公开(公告)号：US07815326B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US12766160

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G01C17/28 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G01C17/38

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a casing, a transflective reflective element, a compass sensor and a control. An information display disposed behind said reflective element whereby information displayed by the information display is viewable through the transflective reflector by a driver of a vehicle when the information display is displaying information. At least a portion of the control is disposed within the mirror casing and behind the reflective element, and another portion of the control is disposed at the mounting structure. The other portion of control may include a forward facing imaging array that is part of at least one of (a) a headlamp controller of the vehicle, (b) an object detection system of the vehicle, (c) a rain sensor of the vehicle and (d) a lane departure warning system of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括内部后视镜组件，壳体，半透反射元件，罗盘传感器和控制器。 设置在所述反射元件之后的信息显示器，由此当信息显示器正在显示信息时，由信息显示器显示的信息可通过车辆驾驶员通过半透反射反射器来观看。 控制器的至少一部分设置在反射镜壳体内并在反射元件后面，并且控制器的另一部分设置在安装结构处。 控制的另一部分可以包括前向成像阵列，其是（a）车辆的前照灯控制器，（b）车辆的物体检测系统中的至少一个的一部分，（c）车辆的雨水传感器 和（d）车辆的车道偏离警告系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100188193A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12752305

申请日：2010-04-01

Applicant: John T. Uken ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element having a front surface, a rear surface and a reflector. A display element is disposed to the rear of the rear surface and is operable to emit light when actuated, the emitted light passing through the mirror reflective element to be viewable to a driver of the vehicle. A garage door opener device is included in the rearview mirror assembly, which includes at least one user actuatable input device associated with operation of the garage door opener device. Actuation of at least one user actuatable input device causes the display element to provide a visual indication to the driver viewing the front surface, when the mirror assembly is installed in the vehicle, of at least one of (i) operation of the garage door opener device and (ii) coding the garage door opener device.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括具有前表面，后表面和反射器的镜面反射元件。 显示元件设置在后表面的后部并且可操作以在被致动时发光，通过镜反射元件的发射光可以看到车辆的驾驶员。 车后门开启装置包括在后视镜组件中，其包括与车库门开启装置的操作相关联的至少一个用户可致动的输入装置。 至少一个用户可致动输入装置的致动导致显示元件在驾驶员将镜子组件安装在车辆中时向观察前表面的驾驶员提供视觉指示，其中至少一个是（i）车库门开启器的操作 设备和（ii）编码车库门开启装置。

公开(公告)号：US07719408B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US12354339

申请日：2009-01-15

Applicant: Joshua L. DeWard ,  Steven L. Brown ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Joshua L. DeWard ,  Steven L. Brown ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: B60W40/02 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60W2420/403 ,  B60W2420/42 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield that has a mounting element adhesively attached to its inner surface, an interior rearview mirror assembly, and an accessory support adapted for mounting to and demounting from the mounting element. The accessory support includes an accessory receiving portion configured to receive an accessory. The accessory support may comprise part of the interior rearview mirror assembly or may include a mirror mounting element with the interior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to the mirror mounting element of the accessory support. The accessory comprises an imaging sensor and the accessory receiving portion is configured to receive the imaging sensor in a manner that compensates for the windshield angle of the windshield so that the imaging sensor has a more generally horizontal forward field of view through the windshield when the accessory support is mounted to the mounting element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的附件系统包括挡风玻璃，其具有粘附于其内表面的安装元件，内部后视镜组件和适于安装到安装元件和从安装元件拆卸的附件支撑件。 附件支撑件包括被配置为接收附件的附件接收部分。 附件支撑件可以包括内部后视镜组件的一部分，或者可以包括镜子安装元件，其中内部后视镜组件适于安装到附件支撑件的镜子安装元件。 附件包括成像传感器，并且附件接收部分被配置为以补偿挡风玻璃的挡风玻璃角度的方式接收成像传感器，使得当配件的成像传感器具有通常通过挡风玻璃的更一般水平的前视场时 支撑件安装到安装元件。

公开(公告)号：US20100117815A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12689578

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/903 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R21/01566 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly incorporating one or more vehicle information displays includes an information display area in a portion of the rearview mirror housing which is at an angle to the plane of the reflective mirror element to provide improved visibility of the display by a front seat passenger . The information display can be provided in either the chin or eyebrow area of the rearview mirror housing, in the end of the mirror housing, or, alternately, in the field of view of the reflective mirror element itself or as a combination thereof. Such rearview mirror assemblies can be used in combination with a rearview mirror support and information display assembly including a rigid mirror stay preferably having a mirror support for independently adjustably mounting the rearview mirror assembly, and may also include a breakaway mount which releasably couples the stay and the supported rearview mirror assembly to a windshield mounted button or a header mounted base such that the entire assembly is released upon impact. The information display is especially useful to provide the operational status of the Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint (PSIR) or air bag.

Abstract translation: 包括一个或多个车辆信息显示器的后视镜组件包括在后视镜壳体的与反射镜元件的平面成一定角度的部分中的信息显示区域，以通过前座乘客改善显示器的可视性。 信息显示可以设置在后视镜外壳的下巴或眉毛区域中，在镜子壳体的端部，或者在反射镜元件本身的视野中或作为其组合。 这种后视镜组件可以与后视镜支撑件和信息显示组件结合使用，其包括刚性镜支架，优选地具有用于独立地可调节地安装后视镜组件的反射镜支撑件，并且还可以包括分离式安装件， 支撑的后视镜组件到挡风玻璃安装的按钮或集管安装的底座，使得整个组件在冲击时被释放。 信息显示对于提供乘客侧充气约束（PSIR）或气囊的操作状态特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US07712809B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11768260

申请日：2007-06-26

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  David E. Nestell ,  Loren B. Renkema

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  David E. Nestell ,  Loren B. Renkema

IPC: B60J5/04

CPC classification number: B60J5/0416 ,  B60J5/0404 ,  B60J5/0405 ,  B60J5/0406 ,  B60J5/0411 ,  B60J10/76 ,  B60J10/78

Abstract: An exterior accessory assembly or module for a vehicle door assembly comprises an exterior rearview mirror and/or door cap assembly, which may further include a cover member, a door handle, window frame, window seal and/or an exterior rearview mirror assembly. The exterior rearview mirror and/or the cap assembly may mount to the modular door and provide an exterior rearview mirror, a window frame and/or door handle. The latch and/or mirror connectors provide for connection to the handle and/or mirror assembly, respectively, of the accessory module as the accessory module is affixed to the door frame. Preferably, the exterior mirror and/or cap assembly and door frame include corresponding electrical connectors for connecting electrical accessories of the accessory module to a door wiring or harness.

Abstract translation: 用于车门组件的外部附件组件或模块包括外部后视镜和/或门帽组件，其可以进一步包括盖构件，门把手，窗框，窗密封件和/或外后视镜组件。 外部后视镜和/或盖组件可以安装到模块化门并提供外部后视镜，窗框和/或门把手。 当附件模块固定到门框时，闩锁和/或反射镜连接器分别连接到附件模块的手柄和/或镜子组件。 优选地，外部反射镜和/或盖组件和门框包括相应的电连接器，用于将附件模块的电气附件连接到门配线或线束。

公开(公告)号：US20100091509A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12636126

申请日：2009-12-11

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Roger L. Veldman ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Roger L. Veldman ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60K28/063 ,  B60K2028/003 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60R1/086 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/103 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/8006 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having one of (a) a variable reflectance reflective element and (b) a prismatic reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display disposed behind and viewable through the reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a video camera having, when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle, a field of view that encompasses one of (i) the windshield of the vehicle and (ii) the driver of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include other electrical accessories such as, for example, a light, a rolling code garage door opener, and a microphone.

Abstract translation: 车辆内部后视镜系统包括具有（a）可变反射反射元件和（b）棱镜反射元件之一的内部后视镜组件。 内部后视镜组件包括设置在反射元件之后并可通过反射元件观看的信息显示器。 内部后视镜组件包括摄像机，当内部后视镜组件通常安装在车辆中时，视野包括（i）车辆挡风玻璃和（ii）车辆驾驶员之一。 内部后视镜组件可以包括其他电气附件，例如光，滚动码车库门开启器和麦克风。

公开(公告)号：US20100053723A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12614812

申请日：2009-11-09

Applicant: Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Mingtang Zhao ,  Craig Allen Dornan ,  Anoop Agrawal ,  Pierr-Marc Allemand ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Mingtang Zhao ,  Craig Allen Dornan ,  Anoop Agrawal ,  Pierr-Marc Allemand ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02F1/153

CPC classification number: B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/10697 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  C09K9/02 ,  C09K2211/1007 ,  C09K2211/1011 ,  C09K2211/1014 ,  C09K2211/1029 ,  C09K2211/1033 ,  C09K2211/1037 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/1521 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2001/1502 ,  G02F2001/151 ,  G02F2001/1512 ,  G02F2001/1515 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2202/022 ,  Y10T83/0419 ,  Y10T428/24785 ,  Y10T428/26 ,  Y10T428/31551 ,  Y10T428/31649 ,  Y10T428/31678 ,  Y10T428/31935

Abstract: An exterior reflective mirror element suitable for a vehicle includes a transparent glass substrate having a reflector and a visual indicator display disposed to the rear of the substrate. The visual indicator display may be part of a blind spot detection and display system of the vehicle wherein the visual indicator display is actuated to emit light responsive to a detection by a blind spot detection detector of the equipped vehicle of an overtaking vehicle in a side lane adjacent the side of the equipped vehicle. The visual indicator display includes at least a first indicator at a first location to the rear of the exterior reflective mirror element. A first portion of the reflector may be at least partially removed at the first location in order to establish an at least partially transmissive first portion of the exterior reflective mirror element at the first location.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的外部反射镜元件包括具有反射器的透明玻璃基板和设置在基板后部的视觉指示器显示器。 视觉指示器显示可以是车辆的盲点检测和显示系统的一部分，其中，视觉指示器显示被致动以响应于侧车道中超车辆的配备车辆的盲点检测检测器的检测而发光 毗邻配备车辆的一侧。 视觉指示器显示器包括在外部反射镜元件的后部的第一位置处的至少第一指示器。 可以在第一位置处至少部分地去除反射器的第一部分，以便在第一位置处建立外部反射镜元件的至少部分透射的第一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07670016B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US12473687

申请日：2009-05-28

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror housing, a transflective reflective element, a compass sensor and compass circuitry. An information display is disposed in the mirror housing rearward of a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element, and information displayed by the information display is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle through the transflective minor reflector of the reflective element when the information display is displaying information. The compass sensor may be disposed in the mirror housing rearward of the reflective element. The compass circuitry may be responsive to the compass sensor for determining a directional heading of the vehicle. The information display is operable to display the directional heading to the driver of equipped vehicle. The compass circuitry at least partially compensates for movement of the compass sensor caused by adjustment of the mirror housing.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有镜壳体，透反射反射元件，罗盘传感器和罗盘电路的内部后视镜组件。 信息显示器设置在反射元件的半透反射镜反射器后面的反射镜壳体中，并且当信息显示器是信息显示器时，通过反射元件的半透反射镜反射器可以由所配备的车辆的驾驶员观看信息显示的信息 显示信息。 罗盘传感器可以设置在反射镜壳体的反射元件后面。 罗盘电路可以响应于罗盘传感器来确定车辆的方向标题。 信息显示可操作以显示到装备的车辆的驾驶员的方向标题。 罗盘电路至少部分地补偿由镜子壳体的调整引起的罗盘传感器的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07667579B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US12339775

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G08B5/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/903 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R21/01566 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An interior mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly with an information display disposed within the housing and behind the reflective element and viewable through the reflective element by a driver of the equipped vehicle viewing the reflective element when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted to an interior portion of the equipped vehicle. A control is responsive to a photo sensor and operable to distinguish between daytime and nighttime lighting conditions. The control is operable to vary the intensity of the information displayed by the information display as viewed through the reflective element by the driver of the equipped vehicle. When the information display is operating during daytime lighting conditions, the control may adjust the intensity of the displayed information to at least about 1000 cd/m2 as viewed through the reflective element by the driver of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract translation: 适合用于车辆的内部反射镜系统包括内部后视镜组件，其具有设置在壳体内并在反射元件后面的信息显示器，并且当内部后视观察反射元件时，通过所配备的车辆的驾驶员可以通过反射元件观看 反射镜组件通常安装在配备的车辆的内部。 控制器响应于光传感器并可操作以区分白天和夜间照明条件。 该控制可操作地改变由所配备的车辆的驾驶员通过反射元件观看的信息显示器显示的信息的强度。 当信息显示在白天照明条件下操作时，控制可以通过所配备的车辆的驾驶员通过反射元件观察将所显示的信息的强度调整为至少约1000cd / m 2。

公开(公告)号：US07658521B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US12339786

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Roger L. Veldman ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Roger L. Veldman ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60K28/063 ,  B60K2028/003 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60R1/086 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/103 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/8006 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having one of (a) a variable reflectance reflective element and (b) a prismatic reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display disposed behind and viewable through the reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a video camera having, when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle, a field of view that encompasses one of (i) the windshield of the vehicle and (ii) the driver of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include other electrical accessories such as, for example, a light, a rolling code garage door opener, and a microphone.

Abstract translation: 车辆内部后视镜系统包括具有（a）可变反射反射元件和（b）棱镜反射元件之一的内部后视镜组件。 内部后视镜组件包括设置在反射元件之后并可通过反射元件观看的信息显示器。 内部后视镜组件包括摄像机，当内部后视镜组件通常安装在车辆中时，视野包括（i）车辆挡风玻璃和（ii）车辆驾驶员之一。 内部后视镜组件可以包括其他电气附件，例如光，滚动码车库门开启器和麦克风。