公开(公告)号：US09278654B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US13452125

申请日：2012-04-20

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: G02B5/08 ,  G02B17/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/00

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: An interior rearview mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror head and a reflective element. The mirror head includes a first microphone operable to generate a first analog signal and a second microphone operable to generate a second analog signal. The first analog signal is converted to a first digital signal by at least one analog to digital converter and the second analog signal is converted to a second digital signal by the at least one analog to digital converter. A digital sound processor is operable to process the first and second digital signals. Responsive to the processing of the first and second digital signals, the digital sound processor generates a digital output, and the digital output, at least in part, distinguishes a human voice present in the vehicle from noise present in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有镜头和反射元件的内部后视镜组件。 镜头包括可操作以产生第一模拟信号的第一麦克风和可操作以产生第二模拟信号的第二麦克风。 第一模拟信号由至少一个模数转换器转换成第一数字信号，并且第二模拟信号由至少一个模数转换器转换成第二数字信号。 数字声音处理器可操作以处理第一和第二数字信号。 响应于第一和第二数字信号的处理，数字声音处理器产生数字输出，并且数字输出至少部分地区分车辆中存在的人声与车辆中存在的噪声。

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：US07156358B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10887298

申请日：2004-07-08

Applicant: Philip A March ,  Andrew D Weller ,  Timothy G Skiver ,  Mark R Brummel ,  Niall R Lynam

Inventor： Philip A March ,  Andrew D Weller ,  Timothy G Skiver ,  Mark R Brummel ,  Niall R Lynam

IPC: F16M13/00 ,  F16C11/06

CPC classification number: F16M11/14 ,  B60R1/04 ,  F16C11/06 ,  F16M11/2078 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16M2200/022 ,  Y10T403/32311

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a reflective mirror element and a first polymeric pivot joint allowing pivotal adjustment of the field of view of the reflective element. The assembly includes a polymeric support element, a polymeric rearview mirror mount, and a second polymeric pivot joint. The polymeric support element includes one of a first polymeric ball member and a first polymeric socket. The polymeric rearview mirror mount is adapted for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle. The support element pivots on the second polymeric pivot joint about the rearview mirror mount. At least one of the pivot joints includes joint members generating increased frictional resistance to movement of a ball member in a socket, such joint members preferably comprising a textured surface on the ball member or socket.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括反射镜元件和允许对反射元件的视野的枢转调节的第一聚合枢轴接头。 组件包括聚合物支撑元件，聚合物后视镜安装座和第二聚合枢轴接头。 聚合物支撑元件包括第一聚合物球构件和第一聚合物插座中的一个。 聚合后视镜安装座适于附接到车辆的内部。 支撑元件围绕后视镜安装座枢转在第二聚合枢轴接头上。 枢轴接头中的至少一个包括联接构件，其产生对球构件在插座中的移动的增加的摩擦阻力，这种接合构件优选地包括球构件或插座上的纹理表面。

公开(公告)号：US06756912B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10328886

申请日：2002-12-24

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: G08B500

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: An information display system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror case and a variable reflectance reflective element. The variable reflectance reflective element includes a first sheet having a first surface and a second surface, and a second sheet having a third surface and a fourth surface, the second surface of the first sheet opposing the third surface of the second sheet. The variable reflectance reflective element includes a mirror reflector disposed on the third surface. The mirror reflector comprises a reflecting metal film having a region adapted to form a light transmitting portion, the adaptation comprising an absence of reflecting metal film. An information display element is disposed to the rear of the reflective element at that region; the information display element comprising a plurality of non-incandescent light emitting elements and the information display element being positioned at and generally aligned with the light transmitting portion of the mirror reflector such that light emitted by the plurality of non-incandescent light emitting elements passes through the light transmitting portion. The system includes a control controlling the light intensity emitted for displaying information observable at the light transmitting portion by a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的信息显示系统包括：内部后视镜组件，其包括镜壳和可变反射反射元件。 可变反射反射元件包括具有第一表面和第二表面的第一片材​​和具有第三表面和第四表面的第二片材，第一片材的第二表面与第二片材的第三表面相对。 可变反射反射元件包括设置在第三表面上的反射镜。 镜面反射器包括具有适于形成光透射部分的区域的反射金属膜，适应性包括不存在反射金属膜。 信息显示元件设置在该区域的反射元件的后部; 所述信息显示元件包括多个非白炽发光元件，并且所述信息显示元件位于并且与所述镜面反射器的光透射部分大致对准，使得由所述多个非白炽发光元件发射的光穿过 光传输部分。 该系统包括控制由车辆的驾驶员显示在光发射部分可观察到的信息而发射的光强度的控制。