Rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle
US7209278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises an electro-optic mirror unit whose reflectivity is variable in response to an electrical voltage applied thereto. At least one light sensor is included and an electrical circuit controls operation of the mirror unit in response to the at least one light sensor. The mirror unit is mounted on one side of a backplate that comprises an electrically non-conductive material comprising a conductive lead frame.
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