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公开(公告)号：US20200023775A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-23
申请号：US16512565
申请日：2019-07-16
Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
Inventor： Eric P. Bergstrom , Eric Peterson , Christopher R. Koetje
Abstract: A vehicular electrochromic rearview mirror assembly includes a base for attaching at a vehicle, a mirror casing at the base, and a mirror reflective element sub-assembly at the mirror casing and including an electrochromic (EC) cell and an EC driving circuit. The EC driving circuit includes a fixed voltage switching regulator for providing voltage to a power input of the EC cell, a drive transistor connected to an output of the fixed voltage switching regulator for switching the provided voltage on and off, a protection diode connected to the drive transistor and the EC cell, a bleach transistor connected to the power input of the EC cell and to ground, and a controller connected to the fixed voltage switching regulator, the drive transistor, and the bleach transistor. The controller controls the fixed voltage switching regulator, the drive transistor, and the bleach transistor to control the voltage provided to the EC cell.
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公开(公告)号：US20190258131A9
公开(公告)日：2019-08-22
申请号：US16098177
申请日：2017-05-02
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Niall R. Lynam , Hamid Habibi , Rodney K. Blank , Christopher R. Koetje , Mark L. Larson , Patrick M. Foley, IV , Michael L. Gallas
Abstract: An electro-optic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a caseless electro-optic rearview mirror reflective element and a plate attached at the rear of the reflective element. The mirror reflective element connected to and pivotal about a windshield electronics module via a ball and socket pivot joint. Control circuitry may be disposed in a windshield electronics module for automatically controlling dimming of the electro-optic medium or alternatively, dimming of the electro-optic medium is automatically controlled via a multifunctional rear backup camera system of the equipped vehicle. Optionally, the control circuitry controls dimming of the electro-optic medium of the mirror reflective element via wiring that passes through the ball and socket pivot joint. Optionally, image data captured by the multifunctional rear backup camera may be used for ambient light determination and to provide video image display at the interior rearview mirror assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20190146297A1
公开(公告)日：2019-05-16
申请号：US16098177
申请日：2017-05-02
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Niall R. Lynam , Hamid Habibi , Rodney K. Blank , Christopher R. Koetje , Mark L. Larson , Patrick M. Foley, IV , Michael L. Gallas
Abstract: An electro-optic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a caseless electro-optic rearview mirror reflective element and a plate attached at the rear of the reflective element. The mirror reflective element connected to and pivotal about a windshield electronics module via a ball and socket pivot joint. Control circuitry may be disposed in a windshield electronics module for automatically controlling dimming of the electro-optic medium or alternatively, dimming of the electro-optic medium is automatically controlled via a multifunctional rear backup camera system of the equipped vehicle. Optionally, the control circuitry controls dimming of the electro-optic medium of the mirror reflective element via wiring that passes through the ball and socket pivot joint. Optionally, image data captured by the multifunctional rear backup camera may be used for ambient light determination and to provide video image display at the interior rearview mirror assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20170297498A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15635627
申请日：2017-06-28
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Mark L. Larson , Christopher R. Koetje , Anthony J. LaCross , Eric Peterson
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror reflective element with a transflective mirror reflector. A video display device is disposed rearward of the mirror reflective element, and a polymer reflector layer is disposed in front of the video display device. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. When the video display device is operated to display video images, light emitted by the video display device passes through the polymer reflector layer and the mirror reflective element for viewing of displayed video images by a driver of the vehicle viewing the mirror reflective element. Linearly polarized light emitted by the video display device is circularly polarized as it passes through the polymer reflector layer, such that the displayed video images comprise circularly polarized light.
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公开(公告)号：US20170297497A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15511842
申请日：2015-09-18
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind , Craig Kendall , Christopher R. Koetje , Niall R. Lynam
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60Q3/258 , B60R1/04 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2001/1284 , B60R2001/1292 , F21S9/02 , F21V23/0464 , F21Y2115/10 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/161 , G02F2203/02
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element, and a mirror mounting structure configured to adjustably mount the mirror head at an interior portion of a vehicle. A receiving portion is configured for receiving a portable self-contained garage door opening module at least partially thereat. The module includes a user input and a housing that houses (i) circuitry, (ii) a transmitter and (iii) a battery. The module is operable to wirelessly transmit responsive to actuation of the user input. With the module at the receiving portion of the mirror assembly, the user input is accessible by the vehicle driver. The module is configured to cooperate with the receiving portion to releasably secure the module at the interior rearview mirror assembly, with the module being releasable from the interior rearview mirror assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20160375833A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-29
申请号：US15192302
申请日：2016-06-24
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Mark L. Larson , John T. Uken , Christopher R. Koetje
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/04 , B60R2001/1223 , B60R2001/1253
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror reflective element, and a video display device behind the mirror reflective element and viewable through the mirror reflective element when activated. The video display device includes a display screen that occupies at least 75 percent of a reflective region of the mirror reflective element. The video display device includes a backlighting array of light emitting diodes for backlighting the display screen, and the backlighting array of light emitting diodes includes a plurality of zones of light emitting diodes, with each zone having at least two light emitting diodes. The zones of light emitting diodes are independently controlled based on the video images being displayed by the video display device.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括具有镜反射元件的镜头和在镜反射元件后面的视频显示设备，并且当被激活时可通过镜反射元件观看。 视频显示装置包括占据镜面反射元件的反射区域的至少75％的显示屏幕。 视频显示装置包括用于背光显示屏幕的发光二极管的背光阵列，并且发光二极管的背光阵列包括多个发光二极管区域，每个区域具有至少两个发光二极管。 基于由视频显示装置显示的视频图像独立地控制发光二极管的区域。
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公开(公告)号：US20240123903A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-18
申请号：US18391951
申请日：2023-12-21
Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
Inventor： Mark L. Larson , John T. Uken , Christopher R. Koetje
Abstract: A vehicular dual-state interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head that accommodates an electrochromic mirror reflective element. A video display device is disposed behind a viewable reflective region of the mirror reflective element. With the mirror assembly operating in a first state, the video display device does not display video images at the display screen and the driver of the vehicle views rearward via reflection at the viewable reflective region. With the mirror assembly operating in a second state, the video display device displays video images at the display screen for viewing by the driver. A touch sensor is disposed at an overhang region of the reflective element behind the front substrate and below the video display device. The video display device is operated responsive at least in part to a touch event at the first surface of the front substrate of the electrochromic mirror reflective element.
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公开(公告)号：US20240092267A1
公开(公告)日：2024-03-21
申请号：US18527473
申请日：2023-12-04
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Mark L. Larson , Christopher R. Koetje , Anthony J. LaCross , Eric Peterson
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/00 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/088 , B60R2001/1223 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2300/806 , B60R2300/8066 , H04N7/18
Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head pivotally adjustable about a mirror support. The mirror head includes a video display device disposed rearward of a prismatic mirror reflective element having a transflective mirror reflector. A touch sensor is disposed at the prismatic mirror reflective element and is associated with circuitry at a flexible printed circuit of the video display device. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. Light emitted by the video display device passes through the transflective mirror reflector for viewing of displayed video images by the driver of the vehicle viewing the prismatic mirror reflective element. The reflective region of the transflective mirror reflector of the prismatic mirror reflective element reflects at least 40 percent of visible light incident at the front side of the prismatic mirror reflective element.
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49.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11679719B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-20
申请号：US17649807
申请日：2022-02-03
Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
Inventor： Rodney K. Blank , Christopher R. Koetje
IPC: B60R1/08 , B60R11/02 , B62D15/02 , C07C11/21 , H10K71/13 , H10K85/10 , H10K85/60 , B60R11/00 , H10K50/15 , H10K50/16 , H10K50/18 , H10K50/17
CPC classification number: B60R1/081 , B60R11/0235 , B62D15/027 , C07C11/21 , H10K71/135 , H10K85/141 , H10K85/615 , H10K85/631 , B60R2011/0007 , B60R2300/105 , B60R2300/607 , B60R2300/806 , B60R2300/8026 , B60R2300/8046 , H10K50/15 , H10K50/16 , H10K50/171 , H10K50/18
Abstract: A vehicular display system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) and a plurality of cameras disposed at the vehicle. The cameras capture image data and provide captured image data to the ECU. The system includes a video display screen and a video mirror display screen that are operable to display video images derived from video images provided by the ECU. When the vehicle is traveling forward at a speed below a threshold speed, the ECU generates rearward view video images derived from image data captured by a rearward viewing camera and provides the rearward view video images to the video display screen. When the vehicle is traveling forward at a speed at or above the threshold speed, the ECU generates rearward view video images derived from image data captured by a rearward viewing camera and provides the rearward view video images to the video mirror display screen.
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公开(公告)号：US11543724B2
公开(公告)日：2023-01-03
申请号：US17249685
申请日：2021-03-10
Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Niall R. Lynam , Hamid Habibi , Rodney K. Blank , Christopher R. Koetje , Mark L. Larson , Patrick M. Foley, IV , Michael L. Gallas
Abstract: A multifunctional rear camera system includes a rear camera and a processor. Responsive to processing of captured image data, the processor generates respective outputs for (i) a rear backup assist function, (ii) a mirror dimming control for at least an electro-optic interior rearview mirror assembly of the vehicle and (iii) ambient light detection. The processor processes a mirror zone of captured image data for mirror dimming control and processes upper corner regions of captured image data for ambient light detection. The processor processes at least lower regions of captured image data for the rear backup assist function. The generated output for the mirror dimming control is provided to the electro-optic interior rearview mirror assembly to control dimming of the electro-optic reflective element. The generated output for the rear backup assist function provides (i) object detection and/or (ii) video display of video images derived from captured image data.
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