公开(公告)号：US20120182141A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13429544

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Richard R. Hook ,  Eric S. Deuel ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Richard R. Hook ,  Eric S. Deuel ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: G02B27/01 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/70 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2203/09 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic reflective element. The reflective element includes (i) an electro-optic active region where an electro-optic medium is disposed and is bounded by a perimeter seal and (ii) a user input region outboard of the electro-optic active region. At least one backlit user input, such as a capacitive touch sensor, is disposed at the reflective element at the user input region and outboard of the perimeter seal and the electro-optic medium. A control is operable to determine a location of a touch or proximity of a finger of a user that is at or near the first surface of the front substrate at the user input region, and the control generates an output signal indicative of a determined touch or proximity of a finger of a user.

Abstract translation: 车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有电光反射元件的内部后视镜组件。 反射元件包括（i）电光有源区域，其中电光介质被布置并由周界密封界定，以及（ii）电光活性区域外侧的用户输入区域。 至少一个背光用户输入，例如电容式触摸传感器，设置在用户输入区域处的反射元件和外围密封件和电光介质的外侧。 控制器可操作以确定在用户输入区域处在前基板的第一表面处或附近的用户的手指的触摸或接近位置，并且控制产生指示所确定的触摸的输出信号或 用户手指的接近度。

公开(公告)号：US08162493B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US13075275

申请日：2011-03-30

Applicant: Timothy G. Skiver ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken ,  Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Timothy G. Skiver ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken ,  Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B17/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60R1/086 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B17/00 ,  G10K11/175 ,  G10K2210/1282 ,  G10L21/028 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a circuit board disposed in a mirror casing rearward of a reflective element. A plurality of light emitting diodes is mounted to the circuit board for providing backlighting for a display element disposed rearward of the reflective element. With at least some of the light emitting diodes electrically actuated to emit light, light emitted by actuated light emitting diodes passes through the display element and through a partially transmissive and significantly reflective region of the reflective element for viewing of displayed information by the driver of the vehicle. Individual light emitting diodes are aligned with respective openings through a light reflecting element disposed between the circuit board and the display element. To the driver of the vehicle viewing the reflective element, the presence of the display element is substantially not apparent until at least one of the light emitting diodes is actuated.

Abstract translation: 车辆内部后视镜组件包括设置在反射元件后面的反射镜壳体中的电路板。 多个发光二极管安装到电路板上，用于为设置在反射元件后面的显示元件提供背光。 在至少一些发光二极管电致动以发光的情况下，由致动的发光二极管发出的光穿过显示元件并且穿过反射元件的部分透射和显着反射的区域，以便由驾驶者观察显示的信息 车辆。 单独的发光二极管通过布置在电路板和显示元件之间的光反射元件与相应的开口对齐。 对于观察反射元件的车辆的驾驶员，直到至少一个发光二极管被致动，显示元件的存在基本上是不明显的。

公开(公告)号：US20120092783A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13336018

申请日：2011-12-23

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B5/10

CPC classification number: B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket fixedly secured to the vehicle, a mirror casing secured to the bracket and defining a primary opening, and a single mirror support movably secured within the mirror casing disposed adjacent the primary opening. A primary mirror is fixedly secured to the single mirror support and disposed within the primary opening for providing a view rearward of the vehicle through a primary field of view, and a spotting mirror is fixedly secured to the single mirror support and disposed adjacent the primary mirror. The spotting mirror is defined by a single radius of curvature differing from the primary mirror such that the spotting mirror provides a second field of view rearward of the vehicle, such that the first field of view of the primary mirror overlaps the second field of view of the spotting mirror.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部后视镜组件包括固定地固定在车辆上的支架，固定到支架并限定主开口的反射镜壳体以及可移动地固定在邻近主开口设置的反射镜壳体内的单反射镜支架。 主镜固定地固定在单镜支架上并且设置在主开口内，用于通过主视场提供车辆后方的视图，并且点样镜固定地固定到单镜支撑件并且邻近主镜设置 。 点样镜由与主镜不同的单一曲率半径限定，使得点样镜在车辆后方提供第二视野，使得主镜的第一视野与第二视场重叠， 点样镜。

公开(公告)号：US08128243B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12911274

申请日：2010-10-25

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An exterior sideview mirror assembly includes a single mirror backing plate element within a mirror housing. A main plano mirror element and an auxiliary non-plano curved mirror element are supported by the backing plate element. The backing plate element has a generally flat portion for supporting the main plano mirror element and a curved portion for supporting the auxiliary non-plano curved mirror element. The curved portion may be angled relative to the generally flat portion in a manner such that, when a driver of the vehicle aligns the rearward field of view of the main plano mirror element, the rearward field of view of the main plano mirror element may be aligned downwardly relative to the vehicle body side. The main plano mirror element includes a generally flat reflector-coated glass substrate or a generally flat polymeric substrate having a thin glass element applied to a surface thereof.

Abstract translation: 外部侧视镜组件在镜壳体内包括单个反射镜背板元件。 主平台镜元件和辅助非平面曲面镜元件由背板元件支撑。 背板元件具有用于支撑主平台镜元件的大致平坦部分和用于支撑辅助非平面曲面镜元件的弯曲部分。 弯曲部分可以相对于大致平坦部分成角度，使得当车辆的驾驶员对准主平面镜元件的后视场时，主平面镜元件的后视场可以是 相对于车体侧向下排列。 主平面镜元件包括大致平坦的反射器涂覆的玻璃基板或具有施加到其表面的薄玻璃元件的大致平坦的聚合物基板。

公开(公告)号：US08121787B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US13209645

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: David W. Taylor ,  Kevin C. McCarthy ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： David W. Taylor ,  Kevin C. McCarthy ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: B60R1/00 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  B60N2/976 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q5/006 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/406 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/365 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S13/865 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06T5/006 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A video mirror system includes an interior electrochromic rearview mirror assembly mountable at an interior portion of a vehicle and a video display screen disposed to the rear of a rear portion of a reflective element. The video display screen emits light when actuated that passes through the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the front portion of the reflective element. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted to the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video screen so as to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle. The video display screen is operable to display at least one of (i) an instruction, (ii) an icon, (iii) a character, (iv) a symbol and (v) an indicia.

Abstract translation: 视像镜系统包括可安装在车辆内部的内部电致变色后视镜组件和设置在反射元件的后部后部的视频显示屏。 视频显示屏幕被致动时发光，其通过反射元件的半透反射反射镜，以使车辆驾驶员能够看到反射元件前部的视线。 具有车辆后方的视野的照相机安装在车辆的后部，并且在车辆的反转操作期间，通过视频屏幕显示摄像机的视频输出，以便协助驾驶员反转 车辆。 视频显示屏幕可操作以显示（i）指令，（ii）图标，（iii）字符，（iv）符号和（v）标记中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08083386B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12550054

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q1/0023 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a display device that includes a display screen and a plurality of illumination sources for backlighting the display screen. The display device is at least operable in (a) a first mode wherein the illumination sources are not activated so that the presence of the display device is substantially covert to a driver of the vehicle, (b) a second mode wherein the illumination sources are activated so that information displayed by the display screen is viewable by a driver of the vehicle, and (c) a third mode wherein (i) some of the illumination sources are activated so that information displayed by a corresponding backlit portion of the display screen is viewable by a driver of the vehicle and (ii) others of the illumination sources are non-activated so that the presence of a corresponding non-backlit portion of the display screen is substantially covert to the driver.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括显示装置，其包括显示屏和用于背光显示屏的多个照明源。 显示装置至少可操作于（a）第一模式，其中照明源未被激活，使得显示装置的存在对于车辆的驾驶员基本上是隐蔽的，（b）第二模式，其中照明源是 激活，使得由显示屏显示的信息可由车辆的驾驶员查看，以及（c）第三模式，其中（i）一些照明源被激活，使得由显示屏幕的对应的背光部分显示的信息是 车辆的驾驶员可以看到（ii）其他的照明源不被激活，使得显示屏幕的对应的非背光部分的存在基本上是对驾驶员的隐蔽的。

公开(公告)号：US08058977B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12446507

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/062 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A mirror reflective element sub-assembly includes a mirror back plate having a display receiving portion established thereat and being molded to have an integral light baffle at the display receiving portion. A display element attached to the display receiving portion of the mirror back plate and a light source is activatable to emit light through the display receiving portion and through the light baffle. The light baffle is configured to allow light emanating from the display element to pass through the light baffle at a predetermined angle so that light exiting the mirror reflective element when the light source is activated is viewable from one direction, while the light baffle substantially shields the light emanating from the display element so that the light is substantially non-viewable from another direction.

Abstract translation: 镜面反射元件子组件包括具有在其上建立的显示器接收部分并被模制成在显示器接收部分处具有整体式挡光板的反光镜背板。 安装在镜背板的显示器接收部分上的显示元件和光源可激活以通过显示器接收部分并通过光挡板发光。 光挡板被配置为允许从显示元件发出的光以预定角度穿过光挡板，使得当光源被激活时离开反射镜元件的光可以从一个方向观看，而光挡板基本上屏蔽 从显示元件发出的光使得光从另一个方向基本上不可见。

公开(公告)号：US20110216198A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13107318

申请日：2011-05-13

Applicant: Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1044 ,  B60K2350/106 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  B60K2350/2034 ,  B60K2350/2039 ,  B60K2350/2052 ,  B60K2350/2095 ,  B60K2350/352 ,  B60K2350/357 ,  B60K2350/927 ,  B60Q1/08 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/001 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2300/205 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/30 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/209 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view exterior of a vehicle with the field of view being in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture image data and an image processor is operable to process the image data. A control, responsive to the image processor, is operable to provide at least (a) an adaptive forward lighting function for at least one forward facing light of the equipped vehicle, (b) a lane departure warning function and (c) a traffic control signage function. The control may provide the traffic control signage function at least in part by recognition of a geometrical organization present in the forward field of view of the camera. The adaptive forward lighting function may provide adjustment of a beam direction of the at least one forward facing light of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的成像系统包括具有车辆外观的视场的摄像机，其视野处于车辆的前进方向。 相机可操作以捕获图像数据，并且图像处理器可操作以处理图像数据。 响应于图像处理器的控制器可操作以至少提供（a）适配车辆的至少一个前向光的自适应正向照明功能，（b）车道偏离警告功能和（c）交通控制 标牌功能 该控制可以至少部分地通过识别存在于相机的前向视场中的几何组织来提供交通控制指示功能。 自适应正向照明功能可以提供所配备的车辆的至少一个前向光的射束方向的调节。

公开(公告)号：US20110202862A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13097576

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Mark E. Kramer ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  David P. O'Connell ,  Vernon R. Nise

Inventor： Mark E. Kramer ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  David P. O'Connell ,  Vernon R. Nise

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/102 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60K2350/1048 ,  B60K2350/1052 ,  B60K2350/106 ,  B60K2350/1088 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  B60K2350/352 ,  B60K2350/927 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0063 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0085 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/303 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  G01C21/265 ,  G01C21/3611 ,  G01C21/3614 ,  G01C21/362 ,  G01C21/3629 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3644 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G01C21/3688 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/00832 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A user-interactive display system for a vehicle includes a portable hand-held device capable of being carried into and out of the vehicle and a display device viewable by the driver of the vehicle. The portable hand-held device is operable to communicate with a vehicle-based receiver, and the display device is operable to display a listing of choices in response to the communication. A user input of an interior rearview mirror assembly is actuatable by a user to select an item from the displayed listing of choices. The user-interactive display system is operable to at least one of (a) display at the display device data associated with the selected item in response to the user-selection of the selected item from the listing of choices and (b) audibly play at an audio device in the vehicle data associated with the selected item in response to the user-selection of the selected item from the listing of choices.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的用户交互式显示系统包括能够被携带进出车辆的便携式手持装置和可由车辆驾驶员观看的显示装置。 便携式手持设备可操作以与基于车辆的接收器通信，并且显示设备可操作以响应于通信来显示选项列表。 内部后视镜组件的用户输入可由用户致动以从所显示的选项列表中选择项目。 所述用户交互式显示系统可操作为（a）响应于所述选择项目的用户选择响应于所选择的项目的用户选择，（a）在所述显示设备处显示与所选项目相关联的数据中的至少一个，以及（b） 响应于所述选择列表中的所选择的项目的用户选择，与所选择的项目相关联的车辆数据中的音频设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110170207A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13071174

申请日：2011-03-24

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An exterior sideview mirror system includes an exterior sideview mirror assembly including a plano-auxiliary reflective element having a rearward field of view when attached to a side of an automobile. The plano reflective element and the auxiliary reflective element are mounted adjacently at the reflective element assembly in a side-by-side relationship and not superimposed. The plano reflective element and the auxiliary reflective element are supported at a backing plate element. The rearward field of view of the auxiliary reflective element may be different from and angled to the rearward field of view of the plano reflective element. The plano reflective element and/or the auxiliary reflective element may have one of (a) a glass substrate having a surface coated with a metallic reflector coating and (b) a polymeric substrate having a thin glass element applied to a surface thereof and with an opposing surface thereof having a reflecting layer applied thereto.