Rear-view mirror with multi-mode display screen, system comprising same, and method of using same
US9168871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1253
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image display system comprises a camera presence detector for detecting presence of a rear-view camera mounted on a towed unit connected to a towing vehicle, an image display format controller coupled to the camera presence detector, and a rear-view mirror assembly including an image display apparatus. The image display format controller enables a first display mode when the camera presence detector detects the towed unit rear-view camera and enables a second display mode when the camera presence detector fails to detect presence of the towed unit rear-view camera. An image output device of the image display apparatus underlies a central portion of an image display apparatus viewing substrate at a rear surface thereof. An image outputted is viewable through the central portion when the first display mode is implemented. The central portion can provide reflected rear-view imaging utility when the second display mode is implemented.
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