Electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light
US7821696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/12044
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor for sensing levels of ambient light, a display positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough.
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