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公开(公告)号:US07832882B2
公开(公告)日:2010-11-16
申请号:US12693733
申请日:2010-01-26
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 information mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic transflective reflective element and a reconfigurable liquid crystal video display operable to display information. The video display is disposed in the mirror housing rearward of the transflective mirror reflector of the transflective reflective element, wherein information displayed by the video display is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle viewing through the transflective mirror reflector when the video display is displaying information. The rearview mirror assembly includes a microprocessor that controls dimming of the electro-optic transflective reflective element and that controls the video display. The information mirror system includes a forward facing camera that captures images through the windshield of the equipped vehicle. The forward facing camera is associated with a headlamp controller that, responsive to image processing of images captured by the forward facing camera, is operable to control the headlamps of the equipped vehicle.
Abstract translation: 信息镜系统包括具有电光透反射元件的内部后视镜组件和可操作以显示信息的可重构液晶视频显示器。 视频显示器设置在半透反射反射元件的透反射反射镜后面的反射镜壳体中,其中视频显示器显示信息时由视频显示器显示的信息可由被配备的车辆的驾驶员观看, 。 后视镜组件包括微处理器,其控制电光透反射元件的调光并控制视频显示。 信息镜系统包括一个前置摄像头,通过装备的车辆挡风玻璃捕获图像。 前置摄像机与前照灯控制器相关联,前照灯控制器响应于由前向摄像机捕获的图像的图像处理,可操作以控制配备的车辆的前照灯。
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公开(公告)号:US07826123B2
公开(公告)日:2010-11-02
申请号:US12476309
申请日:2009-06-02
Applicant: Ian A. McCabe , Hamid Habibi , Niall R. Lynam , Donald L. Bareman
Inventor: Ian A. McCabe , Hamid Habibi , Niall R. Lynam , Donald L. Bareman
IPC: G02F1/15
CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 , B60R1/082 , B60R1/088 , B60R2001/1215 , G02B5/08 , G02B5/085 , G02F1/1533 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/161 , Y10T428/24942
Abstract: A vehicular interior electrochromic rearview mirror assembly includes an electrochromic mirror reflective element assembly and a video display disposed behind a transflective mirror reflector of the mirror reflective element assembly. The transflective mirror reflector includes at least one electrically conducting metal layer and is disposed at a third surface of the rear substrate such that a perimeter border region of the third surface is substantially devoid of the electrically conducting metal layer. A third surface electrical conductor disposed at the third surface is in electrical connection with the transflective mirror reflector and may extend from the transflective mirror reflector and from the perimeter seal toward a perimeter edge of the rear substrate. The rear substrate may extend beyond a perimeter edge of the front substrate where the third surface electrical conductor is disposed, and the third surface electrical conductor may be electrically accessible outboard of the perimeter seal.
Abstract translation: 车辆内部电致变色后视镜组件包括电致变色镜反射元件组件和设置在镜反射元件组件的透反射反射镜后面的视频显示器。 半透反射反射镜包括至少一个导电金属层,并且设置在后基板的第三表面处,使得第三表面的周边边界区域基本上不含导电金属层。 设置在第三表面处的第三表面电导体与透反射反射镜电连接,并且可以从半透反射反射镜和周边密封件延伸到后基板的周边边缘。 后基板可以延伸超过前基板的周边边缘,其中设置第三表面电导体,并且第三表面电导体可以在周边密封件的外侧电可通电。
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公开(公告)号:US20100219985A1
公开(公告)日:2010-09-02
申请号:US12764359
申请日:2010-04-21
Applicant: Kenneth Schofield , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor: Kenneth Schofield , Niall R. Lynam
IPC: G08G1/14
CPC classification number: B60R1/02 , B60C23/00 , B60C23/0401 , B60C23/0406 , B60C23/0408 , B60Q1/2661 , B60Q1/2665 , B60R1/12 , B60R1/1207 , G02B6/00 , G02B2027/0118 , G02B2027/012
Abstract: An accessory mounting system suitable for use in an interior cabin of a vehicle includes a first attachment element adhesively attached to an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle, and a second attachment element adhesively attached to the interior surface of the windshield of the vehicle. The first attachment element accommodates a forward facing camera and an antenna and/or rain sensor. The forward facing camera has a forward field of view through the windshield of the vehicle and in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The forward facing camera may capture images for at least one of a collision avoidance system of the vehicle and an automatic headlamp control system of the vehicle. An interior rearview mirror assembly is detachably mounted to the second attachment element by a mounting configuration of the interior rearview mirror assembly.
Abstract translation: 适用于车辆内部舱室的附件安装系统包括粘附在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上的第一附接元件和粘附在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上的第二附接元件。 第一附接元件容纳前置摄像机和天线和/或雨水传感器。 前置摄像机具有通过车辆的挡风玻璃和车辆向前行进的方向的前视场。 前向摄像机可以捕获车辆的防撞系统和车辆的自动前照灯控制系统中的至少一个的图像。 内部后视镜组件通过内部后视镜组件的安装构造可拆卸地安装到第二附接元件。
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公开(公告)号:US20100213736A1
公开(公告)日:2010-08-26
申请号:US12776783
申请日:2010-05-10
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
CPC classification number: B60J5/0416 , B60J5/0404 , B60J5/0405 , B60J5/0406 , B60J5/0411 , B60J10/76 , B60J10/78
Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a reflective element portion and a molded portion formed of a multi-void, lightweight structure. The multi-void, lightweight structure may be formed by injecting a gas into an injection mold while the molded portion is being molded, resulting in a multi-void aerated molded structure having multiple-voids introduced during the molding step. A window assembly for a vehicle may include an outer frame portion, an inner frame portion hingedly attached to the outer frame portion, and at least one sealing element established along a sealing portion of the outer and/or inner frame portions. The outer frame portion may be pivoted relative to the inner frame portion and about the hinge portions to a closed position. The outer frame portion may be connected to the inner frame portion when in the closed position to secure the at least one sealing element therebetween.
Abstract translation: 反射镜组件包括反射元件部分和由多空隙轻质结构形成的模制部分。 可以通过在模制部分被模制的同时将气体注射到注射模具中来形成多空隙轻质结构,从而形成在模制步骤期间引入多孔的多孔充气模制结构。 用于车辆的窗组件可以包括外框架部分,铰接地连接到外框部分的内框架部分和沿外框架部分和/或内框架部分的密封部分建立的至少一个密封元件。 外框架部分可以相对于内框架部分和围绕铰链部分枢转到关闭位置。 当处于关闭位置时,外框架部分可以连接到内框架部分,以将至少一个密封元件固定在其间。
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公开(公告)号:US20100182143A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-22
申请号:US12446507
申请日:2007-10-22
Applicant: Niall R. Lynam
Inventor: Niall R. Lynam
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。
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公开(公告)号:US20100172008A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-08
申请号:US12727691
申请日:2010-03-19
Applicant: Ian A. McCabe , Desaraju Varaprasad , Hamid Habibi , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor: Ian A. McCabe , Desaraju Varaprasad , Hamid Habibi , Niall R. Lynam
IPC: G02F1/19
CPC classification number: B60R1/088 , B60Q1/24 , B60Q1/2665 , B60Q1/34 , B60Q2400/40 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/06 , B60R1/1207 , F21S43/14 , F21Y2103/10 , F21Y2115/10 , G02B5/0875 , G02B5/10 , G02F1/155 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/161 , G02F1/163
Abstract: A reflective mirror assembly includes an electro-optic reflective element providing a rearward field of view to a driver of a vehicle equipped with the reflective mirror assembly. The electro-optic reflective element includes an electro-optic medium disposed between a front substrate and a rear substrate in a cavity established by a seal that connects the front substrate to the rear substrate and that spaces them apart. An overhang region at a first edge region of the front substrate extends beyond a corresponding first edge region of the rear substrate. A transparent electrical conductor is disposed at the front substrate and a mirror reflector is disposed at the rear substrate. An electrically conducting tab extends outward from said seal at least partially to the edge of the rear substrate while making electrical contact with the mirror reflector. At least one hiding layer is disposed around a perimeter region of the front substrate.
Abstract translation: 反射镜组件包括电光反射元件,其向装备有反射镜组件的车辆的驾驶员提供后视场。 电光反射元件包括设置在通过将前基板连接到后基板并将其间隔开的密封件建立的空腔中的前基板和后基板之间的电光介质。 在前基板的第一边缘区域处的突出部分延伸超过后基板的对应的第一边缘区域。 透明电导体设置在前基板处,反射镜设置在后基板上。 导电突片从所述密封件至少部分延伸到后基板的边缘,同时与镜反射器电接触。 至少一个隐藏层围绕前基板的周边区域设置。
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公开(公告)号:US07711479B2
公开(公告)日:2010-05-04
申请号:US12405614
申请日:2009-03-17
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: G01C21/30
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 rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having an opening with curved edges, and a video display positioned in the housing. The video display may generate a display image that extends along and abuts at least a portion of the curved edges of the housing. The video display may be positioned behind a mirror element of the rearview assembly such that a display image is viewable through a partially reflective, partially transmissive coating of the mirror element.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后视组件包括具有弯曲边缘的开口的壳体和位于壳体中的视频显示器。 视频显示器可以产生沿着壳体的至少一部分弯曲边缘并且邻接的显示图像。 视频显示器可以位于后视组件的镜子元件后面,使得可以通过镜元件的部分反射的,部分透射的涂层来观看显示图像。
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公开(公告)号:US07690824B2
公开(公告)日:2010-04-06
申请号:US12107357
申请日:2008-04-22
Applicant: John T. Uken , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor: John T. Uken , Niall R. Lynam
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。
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公开(公告)号:US07683768B2
公开(公告)日:2010-03-23
申请号:US11829578
申请日:2007-07-27
Applicant: John O. Lindahl , Peter J. Whitehead , Niall R. Lynam , John T. Uken , Lee Karner , Richard R. Hook
Inventor: John O. Lindahl , Peter J. Whitehead , Niall R. Lynam , John T. Uken , Lee Karner , Richard R. Hook
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , B60R1/08 , B60R1/12 , B60R2011/0033 , G02F1/157 , G06F3/04817 , G06F3/04842 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/0489
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a human machine interface having at least one user actuatable input accessible at a portion of the mirror casing. The user actuatable input provides user input to at least one element of circuitry that is disposed in the mirror casing, the interior rearview mirror assembly and/or an accessory module. The circuitry is associated with at least one of (i) a moisture sensor, (ii) a blower motor, (iii) a cabin air monitoring device that monitors the air within the cabin of the vehicle, (iv) a cabin air monitoring device that monitors the level of carbon monoxide in the air within the cabin of the vehicle, (v) an air intake, (vi) a remote ignition system, (vii) a humidity sensing device, and (viii) a display device disposed behind a transflective mirror reflector of the interior rearview mirror assembly and visible to the driver when displaying information.
Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括人机界面,其具有可在镜壳体的一部分处接近的至少一个用户可启动输入。 用户可启动输入提供用户输入到设置在镜壳体,内部后视镜组件和/或附件模块中的电路的至少一个元件。 电路与(i)湿度传感器,(ii)鼓风机马达,(iii)监视车厢内的空气的舱室空气监测装置,(iv)舱室空气监测装置 监测车辆内舱内空气中的一氧化碳浓度,(v)进气口,(vi)远程点火系统,(vii)湿度感测装置,(viii) 内部后视镜组件的透反射反射镜,当显示信息时可以看到驱动器。
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公开(公告)号:US07619508B2
公开(公告)日:2009-11-17
申请号:US12061372
申请日:2008-04-02
Applicant: Niall R. Lynam , John O. Lindahl
Inventor: Niall R. Lynam , John O. Lindahl
CPC classification number: B60R1/00 , B60D1/36 , B60D1/58 , B60K35/00 , B60K37/06 , B60K2350/1024 , B60K2350/1028 , B60Q1/2665 , B60Q1/323 , B60Q3/258 , B60Q3/64 , B60Q3/74 , B60Q3/82 , B60Q2500/00 , B60R1/003 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/12 , B60R1/1207 , B60R11/0235 , B60R11/04 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2011/0026 , B60R2011/0033 , B60R2011/0082 , B60R2011/0084 , B60R2011/0089 , B60R2011/0282 , B60R2011/0288 , B60R2011/0294 , B60R2300/10 , B60R2300/20 , B60R2300/308 , B60R2300/8006 , B60R2300/808 , G02B6/00 , G02B2027/0118 , G02B2027/012 , G06K9/00771 , G06K9/00838 , G06K9/78 , G09G3/3406 , G09G3/3648 , G09G2320/0626 , G09G2380/10 , H04N5/2256 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/332 , H04N5/374 , H04N7/183 , Y10S362/80
Abstract: A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly with an electrochromic reflective element having a front portion and a rear portion generally opposite the front portion. The reflective element has an electrochromic medium disposed between a first substrate and a second substrate and has a transflective third-surface mirror reflector that is at least 15 percent transmitting to visible light and that is at least 40 percent reflective to visible light. A video display is disposed to the rear of the reflective element and emits light when actuated that passes through the transflective mirror reflector. The video display is back lit by at least one light source, and the video display is operable to exhibit a display intensity as viewed by the driver of at least about 400 candelas per square meter when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted and is viewed in the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的视频镜系统包括具有电致变色反射元件的内部后视镜组件,其具有前部和与前部大致相对的后部。 反射元件具有设置在第一基板和第二基板之间的电致变色介质,并且具有至少15%透射到可见光并且对可见光反射至少40%的透反射式第三表面反射镜。 视频显示器设置在反射元件的后部,并且当被驱动时发出通过透反射反射镜的光。 视频显示器由至少一个光源背光照明,并且当安装内部后视镜组件时,视频显示器可操作以显示由驾驶员观察到的至少约400烛光/平方米的显示强度,并且在 机动车。
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