公开(公告)号：US08335032B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12979492

申请日：2010-12-28

Applicant: Ian A. McCabe ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Ian A. McCabe ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02F1/153

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: An interior rearview mirror reflective element includes a front substrate connected with a rear substrate via a perimeter seal, whereby, when so connected, at least a portion of a circumferential outer edge of the rear substrate is inward of a circumferential outer edge of the front substrate and no portion of the rear substrate protrudes beyond the front substrate. A first electrical connection establishes electrical connection at the front substrate and a second electrical connection may establish electrical connection at the rear substrate. An electrically conductive perimeter hiding band is disposed around a border region of the front substrate and substantially hides the seal and the electrical connections from view by a driver normally operating the vehicle and viewing the reflective element when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜反射元件包括通过周边密封件与后基板连接的前基板，由此当连接时，后基板的周向外边缘的至少一部分在前基板的周向外边缘的内侧 并且后基板的任何部分都不突出超过前基板。 第一电连接在前基板处建立电连接，并且第二电连接可以在后基板处建立电连接。 导电的周边隐藏带设置在前基板的边界区域周围，并且当内部后视镜组件通常安装在该基板中时，通常由操作车辆的驾驶员和观察反射元件基本上隐藏密封件和电连接 车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08254011B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12974326

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10541 ,  B32B17/10733 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2551/08 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/1536

Abstract: A driver attitude detection system for a vehicle includes a forward facing imaging sensor for capturing image data of a scene occurring forwardly of and in the direction of forward travel of an equipped vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the forward facing imaging sensor. A control, responsive at least in part to image processing by the image processor of the captured image data, is operable to determine driver performance and generate a control output indicative of driver performance. The driver attitude detection system may include at least one monitoring device for monitoring a vehicle characteristic of the equipped vehicle, and the control may, responsive at least in part to the at least one monitoring device, be operable to determine driver performance and generate the control output.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的驾驶员姿态检测系统包括：前方成像传感器，用于捕获装备车辆的向前行进方向和前方行进的场景的图像数据。 图像处理器可操作以处理由前向成像传感器捕获的图像数据。 至少部分地响应于图像处理器对所捕获图像数据的图像处理的控制可操作以确定驱动器性能并产生指示驾驶员性能的控制输出。 驾驶员姿势检测系统可以包括用于监测所配备的车辆的车辆特性的至少一个监视装置，并且所述控制可以至少部分地响应于所述至少一个监视装置来操作以确定驾驶员的性能并产生控制 输出。

公开(公告)号：US08179236B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12759314

申请日：2010-04-13

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/10 ,  B60R1/02 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G02F1/133308 ,  G02F1/133385 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: A vehicular video mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a transflective reflective element. The mirror system includes a video display device at a casing of the mirror assembly rearward of the transflective reflective element, with the video display device having a video screen and a plurality of individual white light emitting light sources operable for backlighting the video screen. The intensity of light emitted by the white light emitting light sources is variable responsive to detection of light by at least one photosensor. The video screen may be operable to display video images captured by a rear back-up camera of the equipped vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle. Light emanating from the white light emitting light emitting diodes may pass through a brightness enhancement film and a light diffuser to be incident at a transflective reflector of a second substrate of the mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 车载视频镜系统包括具有透反射反射元件的内部后视镜组件。 镜系统包括位于透镜反射元件后面的镜组件的壳体处的视频显示装置，视频显示装置具有视频屏幕和可操作用于背光视频屏幕的多个单独的白色发光光源。 由白光发射光源发射的光的强度随着至少一个光电传感器对光的检测而变化。 视频屏幕可操作以在配备的车辆的反转动作期间显示由配备的车辆的后备用摄像机捕获的视频图像。 从白色发光发光二极管发出的光可以通过亮度增强膜和光扩散器入射到反射镜组件的第二基板的透反射反射器。

公开(公告)号：US20110102167A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12974326

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10541 ,  B32B17/10733 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2551/08 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/1536

Abstract: A driver attitude detection system for a vehicle includes a forward facing imaging sensor for capturing image data of a scene occurring forwardly of and in the direction of forward travel of an equipped vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the forward facing imaging sensor. A control, responsive at least in part to image processing by the image processor of the captured image data, is operable to determine driver performance and generate a control output indicative of driver performance. The driver attitude detection system may include at least one monitoring device for monitoring a vehicle characteristic of the equipped vehicle, and the control may, responsive at least in part to the at least one monitoring device, be operable to determine driver performance and generate the control output.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的驾驶员姿态检测系统包括：前方成像传感器，用于捕获装备车辆的向前行进方向和前方行进的场景的图像数据。 图像处理器可操作以处理由前向成像传感器捕获的图像数据。 至少部分地响应于图像处理器对所捕获图像数据的图像处理的控制可操作以确定驱动器性能并产生指示驾驶员性能的控制输出。 驾驶员姿势检测系统可以包括用于监测所配备的车辆的车辆特性的至少一个监视装置，并且所述控制可以至少部分地响应于所述至少一个监视装置来操作以确定驾驶员的性能并产生控制 输出。

公开(公告)号：US07800019B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12578729

申请日：2009-10-14

Applicant: Donald C. Byers ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ian A. McCabe

Inventor： Donald C. Byers ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ian A. McCabe

IPC: H05B1/00 ,  H05B3/00 ,  H05B11/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/1815 ,  B60R1/088

Abstract: A mirror reflective element system has a front substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface having a transparent second surface electrically conductive coating disposed thereon, and a rear substrate that has a third surface and a fourth surface, the third surface having a third surface electrically conductive coating disposed thereon. An attaching surface of a heating element is attached at the fourth surface. The heating element has an electrically conductive heating element established thereat and includes first and second electrically conductive traces. The electrically conductive heating element and the first and second electrically conductive traces are electrically isolated from one another. The first electrically conductive trace provides, at least in part, an electrically conductive connection to the transparent second surface electrically conductive coating, and the second electrically conductive trace provides, at least in part, an electrically conductive connection to the third surface electrically conductive coating.

Abstract translation: 镜面反射元件系统具有具有第一表面和第二表面的前基板，所述第二表面具有设置在其上的透明第二表面导电涂层，以及具有第三表面和第四表面的后基板，所述第三表面具有 设置在其上的第三表面导电涂层。 加热元件的附接表面附接在第四表面。 加热元件具有在其上建立的导电加热元件，并且包括第一和第二导电迹线。 导电加热元件和第一和第二导电迹线彼此电隔离。 第一导电迹线至少部分地提供与透明第二表面导电涂层的导电连接，并且第二导电迹线至少部分地提供到第三表面导电涂层的导电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20100194890A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12759314

申请日：2010-04-13

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B60R1/10 ,  B60R1/02 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G02F1/133308 ,  G02F1/133385 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: A vehicular video mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a transflective reflective element. The mirror system includes a video display device at a casing of the mirror assembly rearward of the transflective reflective element, with the video display device having a video screen and a plurality of individual white light emitting light sources operable for backlighting the video screen. The intensity of light emitted by the white light emitting light sources is variable responsive to detection of light by at least one photosensor. The video screen may be operable to display video images captured by a rear back-up camera of the equipped vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle. Light emanating from the white light emitting light emitting diodes may pass through a brightness enhancement film and a light diffuser to be incident at a transflective reflector of a second substrate of the mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 车载视频镜系统包括具有透反射反射元件的内部后视镜组件。 镜系统包括位于透镜反射元件后面的镜组件的壳体处的视频显示装置，视频显示装置具有视频屏幕和可操作用于背光视频屏幕的多个单独的白色发光光源。 由白光发射光源发射的光的强度随着至少一个光电传感器对光的检测而变化。 视频屏幕可操作以在配备的车辆的反转动作期间显示由配备的车辆的后备用摄像机捕获的视频图像。 从白色发光发光二极管发出的光可以通过亮度增强膜和光扩散器入射到反射镜组件的第二基板的透反射反射器。

公开(公告)号：US20100066519A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12617833

申请日：2009-11-13

Applicant: Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/34 ,  G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02B27/01 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10541 ,  B32B17/10733 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2551/08 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/1536

Abstract: A rearview mirror system includes an electro-optic reflective element having a specularly reflecting indicia reflector established at a second surface of a front substrate. The indicia provides a visible contrast between light incident at the mirror reflector and light incident at the indicia reflector so that when the mirror reflective element is in its high reflectance state, indicia information is subtly viewable by a person viewing the reflective element. The indicia may convey information that informs that the rearview mirror assembly is an automatic dimming type, informs of a brand logo and/or informs of a personalization logo. The mirror assembly may include a video display screen and contrast enhancement means for enhancing the viewability of the video display screen when the rearview mirror assembly is operated in high ambient lighting conditions. A control may determine a driver performance in response to a sensing device and a vehicle monitoring device.

Abstract translation: 后视镜系统包括电光反射元件，其具有建立在前基板的第二表面处的镜面反射标记反射器。 标记在入射到反射镜处的光和入射在标记反射器处的光之间提供可见的对比度，使得当反射镜反射元件处于其高反射率状态时，标记信息可以被观察反射元件的人细微地看到。 标记可以传达通知后视镜组件是自动调光类型的信息，通知品牌标识和/或通知个性化标识。 反射镜组件可以包括视频显示屏幕和对比度增强装置，用于当后视镜组件在高环境照明条件下操作时，增强视频显示屏幕的可视性。 控制器可以响应于感测装置和车辆监视装置来确定驾驶员的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20100046059A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12555276

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02F1/157 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02B5/0858 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/157

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element having a transparent substrate and a multi-zone mirror reflector established at a surface thereof. The mirror reflector includes at least a first zone and a second zone, and wherein at least one metallic reflective layer is commonly established at the surface and across the first and second zones of the mirror reflector. A display device is disposed behind the second zone of the mirror reflector and, when the display device is operating to emit display information, emitted display information passes through the second zone of the mirror reflector for viewing by a driver operating the equipped vehicle. The second zone has a degree of transmissivity of light therethrough that is greater than a degree of transmissivity of light through the first zone of the mirror reflector.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜系统包括内部后视镜组件，其包括具有透明基板的反射元件和在其表面上建立的多区域反射镜。 镜面反射器至少包括第一区域和第二区域，并且其中至少一个金属反射层通常在镜面反射器的表面和横跨第一和第二区域建立。 显示装置设置在反射镜的第二区域的后面，并且当显示装置正在操作以发射显示信息时，所发射的显示信息通过反射镜的第二区域，以供驾驶装备的车辆的驾驶员观看。 第二区域具有通过其的透光率，其大于通过镜面反射器的第一区域的光的透射度。

公开(公告)号：US20090207514A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12429620

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: Ian A. McCabe ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Ian A. McCabe ,  Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B7/182

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 electrochromic reflective element providing a rearward field of view to a driver of a vehicle equipped with the reflective mirror assembly. The electrochromic reflective element includes an electrochromic 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: 反射镜组件包括电致变色反射元件，其向装备有反射镜组件的车辆的驾驶员提供后视场。 电致变色反射元件包括设置在前衬底和后衬底之间的电致变色介质，其通过将前衬底连接到后衬底并将它们分开的密封件建立。 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。

公开(公告)号：US07572017B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11655096

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Mingtang Zhao ,  Craig A. Dornan

Inventor： Desaraju V. Varaprasad ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Mingtang Zhao ,  Craig A. Dornan

IPC: G02B17/00 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10293 ,  B32B17/10513 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/1523 ,  G02F1/1525

Abstract: A signal mirror system for a vehicle includes a reflective mirror element comprising a semitransparent nondichroic mirror reflector coated onto a light-transmitting substrate. The visible light transmission through the reflective mirror element is in the range of from about 1% visible light transmission to about 30% visible light transmission and the visible light reflectance is in the range from 40% visible light reflectance to 80% visible light reflectance for visible light incident upon the front side of the reflective mirror element. A turn signal display having at least one light emitting diode is disposed to the rear of the reflective mirror element and configured to emit light that light passes through the semitransparent mirror reflector to be viewed by a viewer viewing from the front of the reflective mirror element with a display luminance of at least about 30 foot lamberts.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的信号镜系统包括反射镜元件，其包括涂覆在透光基底上的半透明非分色镜反射镜。 通过反射镜元件的可见光透射率在约1％的可见光透射率至约30％的可见光透射率的范围内，并且可见光反射率在40％的可见光反射率至80％的可见光反射率的范围内 入射到反射镜元件前侧的可见光。 具有至少一个发光二极管的转向信号显示器设置在反射镜元件的后部，并且被配置为发出光，该光通过半透射镜反射器，以便由观看者从反射镜元件的前面观看而观看， 至少约30英尺的薄片的显示亮度。