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公开(公告)号:US20100085645A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-08
申请号:US12632204
申请日:2009-12-07
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
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 assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflective coating on one side of the substrate, and a window therethrough. The carrier has a display element for displaying one or more indicia through the window to define a display area on the reflective element. The carrier comprises a plate member, with a first portion and a second portion offset rearwardly from the reflective element and from the first portion. The second portion includes the display element. Preferably, the interior rearview mirror assembly further includes at least one light assembly for displaying the indicia through said window so that it is visible to an occupant of the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括具有反射元件和位于镜壳中的载体的反射镜壳体。 镜壳适于安装在车辆上。 反射元件包括在基板的一侧上具有反射涂层的基板和穿过其的窗口。 载体具有用于通过窗口显示一个或多个标记以在反射元件上限定显示区域的显示元件。 载体包括板构件,其具有从反射元件向后偏离第一部分的第一部分和第二部分。 第二部分包括显示元件。 优选地,内部后视镜组件还包括至少一个灯组件,用于通过所述窗口显示所述标记,使得其对于所述车辆的乘客是可见的。
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公开(公告)号:US07651228B2
公开(公告)日:2010-01-26
申请号:US12367766
申请日:2009-02-09
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
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 assembly includes a variable reflectance element, an information display and a control for adjusting the luminous intensity of information displayed by the information display. The information display comprises backlighting by a of light emitting diodes. The control is responsive to a light level sensed by at least one light sensor disposed at the mirror assembly, and the control may adjust the luminous intensity of information displayed by the information display, preferably to provide a luminous intensity in a range extending from at least about 750 candelas/sq. meter during a daytime condition to less than about 100 candelas/sq. meter during a nighttime condition. The control adjusts the luminous intensity by use of pulse-width modulation.
Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括可变反射元件,信息显示器和用于调节由信息显示器显示的信息的发光强度的控制。 信息显示器包括通过多个发光二极管的背光。 该控制响应由设置在反射镜组件处的至少一个光传感器感测的光水平,并且该控件可以调整由信息显示器显示的信息的发光强度,优选地提供从至少延伸的范围内的发光强度 约750烛光/平方英尺 在白天状况下,小于约100烛光/平方米。 在夜间情况下。 该控制通过使用脉冲宽度调制来调节发光强度。
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公开(公告)号:US07926960B2
公开(公告)日:2011-04-19
申请号:US12632204
申请日:2009-12-07
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
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 for a vehicle includes a mirror assembly having a variable reflectance element. The variable reflectance element includes a metallic mirror reflector on one side of a substrate, with the metallic mirror reflector being partially transmissive to visible light. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display positioned to the rear of the metallic mirror reflector, wherein the information display emits light that transmits through the metallic mirror reflector for viewing by the driver of the vehicle. Responsive to a light level sensed by at least one light sensor, the luminous intensity of the information display is adjustable by a control to provide a luminous intensity of at least about 750 candelas/sq. meter to a driver of the vehicle viewing the information display through the metallic mirror reflector of the interior rearview mirror assembly when it is normally mounted in the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有可变反射元件的反射镜组件。 可变反射元件包括在基板的一侧上的金属反射镜反射器,金属镜反射器部分地透射可见光。 内部后视镜组件包括定位在金属镜反射器后部的信息显示器,其中信息显示器发射透过金属镜反射器的光,由车辆驾驶员观看。 响应于由至少一个光传感器感测的光水平,信息显示器的发光强度可通过控制来调节,以提供至少约750烛光/平方的发光强度。 当通常安装在车辆中时,通过内部后视镜组件的金属镜反射器观察信息显示的车辆驾驶员。
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公开(公告)号:US07488080B2
公开(公告)日:2009-02-10
申请号:US10879574
申请日:2004-06-28
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
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 assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes a variable reflectance reflective element, which includes an electrochromic medium, a first information display positioned to the rear of the variable reflectance reflective element, and a second information display. The mirror assembly further includes a single control for adjusting the luminous intensity of the first information display and the second information display and at least one light sensor, with the output of the control being generated responsive to a light level sensed by the at least one light sensor. In addition, the luminous intensity of the first information display and of the second information display increases responsive to the output of the control to compensate for any decrease in transmission of the electrochromic medium.
Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括可变反射反射元件,其包括电致变色介质,位于可变反射反射元件后部的第一信息显示器和第二信息显示器。 反射镜组件还包括用于调节第一信息显示和第二信息显示的发光强度的单个控制和至少一个光传感器,响应于由至少一个光感测的光水平而产生控制的输出 传感器。 此外,第一信息显示和第二信息显示的发光强度响应于控制的输出而增加,以补偿电致变色介质的透射的任何减少。
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公开(公告)号:US06501387B2
公开(公告)日:2002-12-31
申请号:US09988210
申请日:2001-11-19
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 interior rearview mirror assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes a mirror case and a variable reflectance reflective element, which comprises a mirror reflector. Preferably, an information display is positioned in the mirror case to the rear of the variable reflectance element. The information display preferably comprises a light source and a display element. The light source is positioned behind the display element so that light emitted by the light source impinges the display element. The display element comprises one or more indicia established at the display element by at least one of etching, printing, and forming on a surface of the display element. When the light source is illuminated behind the display element, the light emitted by the light source causes the information display to display at least one alphanumeric indicia, graphical indicia, or symbolic indicia. The mirror assembly also preferably includes a control for adjusting the light intensity emitted by the light source. The display element and the light source are commonly supported in the mirror case, wherein the display element is positioned in the mirror case such that the information display is generally aligned with said light transmitting portion of the mirror reflector of the reflective element to define a display area at the reflective element. The assembly further preferably includes at least one light sensor, wherein the control adjusts the light intensity emitted by the light source in accordance with a light level detected by the at least one light sensor. In addition, the control adjusts the light intensity emitted by the light source to provide an indicia for displaying to an occupant of the vehicle at the display area having a luminous intensity of at least about 100 candelas/sq. meter when the light sensor detects an ambient light level characteristic of a daytime condition or having a luminous intensity of no greater than about 50 candelas/sq. meter when the light sensor detects an ambient light level characteristic of a nighttime condition.
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公开(公告)号:US20120203550A1
公开(公告)日:2012-08-09
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: G10L15/20
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。
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公开(公告)号:US20110176323A1
公开(公告)日:2011-07-21
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: B60R1/04
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 arc 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准。对于观察反射元件的车辆的驾驶员,显示元件的存在在至少一个 发光二极管被致动。
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公开(公告)号:US20090141331A1
公开(公告)日:2009-06-04
申请号:US12367766
申请日:2009-02-09
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
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 assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflective coating on one side of the substrate, and a window therethrough. The carrier has a display element for displaying one or more indicia through the window to define a display area on the reflective element. The carrier comprises a plate member, with a first portion and a second portion offset rearwardly from the reflective element and from the first portion. The second portion includes the display element. Preferably, the interior rearview mirror assembly further includes at least one light assembly for displaying the indicia through said window so that it is visible to an occupant of the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括具有反射元件和位于镜壳中的载体的反射镜壳体。 镜壳适于安装在车辆上。 反射元件包括在基板的一侧上具有反射涂层的基板和穿过其的窗口。 载体具有用于通过窗口显示一个或多个标记以在反射元件上限定显示区域的显示元件。 载体包括板构件,其具有从反射元件向后偏离第一部分的第一部分和第二部分。 第二部分包括显示元件。 优选地,内部后视镜组件还包括至少一个灯组件,用于通过所述窗口显示所述标记,使得其对于所述车辆的乘客是可见的。
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公开(公告)号:US06877709B2
公开(公告)日:2005-04-12
申请号:US10032401
申请日:2001-12-20
Applicant: Phillip A. March , Andrew D. Weller , Timothy G. Skiver , Mark R. Brummel , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor: Phillip A. March , Andrew D. Weller , Timothy G. Skiver , Mark R. Brummel , Niall R. Lynam
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 rearview mirror mount, a rearview mirror, and a rearview mirror support. The support is pivotally attached to the mirror mount by a first pivot element, and to the rearview mirror by a second pivot element. The mirror mount, support, a rearview mirror housing, and the pivot elements are each formed by molding from polymeric material having a respective color. In various embodiments, the colors may all be substantially the same, such as black, gray, tan, brown, burgundy, green, or another color, or may be different. In one form, the rearview mirror housing includes at least one electrical accessory. Electrical conductors may extend through the pivot elements and mirror support to the rearview mirror housing to provide an electrical connection for the electrical accessory to the vehicle electrical system. The pivot elements preferably include ball pivot members and sockets on various of the mirror mount, support and rearview mirror housing, and may include surfaces for enhanced frictional resistance to pivotal movement. In one form, the rearview mirror mount preferably includes receiving members which release the assembly from a windshield attachment member when sufficient force is applied such as upon impact.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括后视镜安装座,后视镜和后视镜支架。 支撑件通过第一枢轴元件可枢转地附接到镜座,并且通过第二枢轴元件枢转地连接到后视镜。 反射镜安装座,支撑件,后视镜壳体和枢轴元件各自由具有相应颜色的聚合物材料模制而成。 在各种实施例中,颜色可以全部相同,例如黑色,灰色,棕褐色,棕色,勃艮第,绿色或另一种颜色,或者可以不同。 在一种形式中,后视镜壳体包括至少一个电气附件。 电导体可以延伸穿过枢轴元件和反射镜支撑件到后视镜壳体,以提供用于车辆电气系统的电气附件的电连接。 枢轴元件优选地包括在各种反射镜安装件,支撑和后视镜壳体上的球枢轴构件和插座,并且可以包括用于增强对枢转运动的摩擦阻力的表面。 在一种形式中,后视镜安装件优选地包括接收构件,其在施加足够的力(例如冲击时)从挡风玻璃附接构件释放组件。
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公开(公告)号:US06329925B1
公开(公告)日:2001-12-11
申请号:US09448700
申请日:1999-11-24
Applicant: Timothy G. Skiver , Joseph P. McCaw , John T. Uken , Jonathan E. DeLine
Inventor: Timothy G. Skiver , Joseph P. McCaw , John T. Uken , Jonathan E. DeLine
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 interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflective coating on one side of the substrate, and a window therethrough. The carrier has a display element for displaying one or more indicia through the window to define a display area on the reflective element. The carrier comprises a plate member, with a first portion and a second portion offset rearwardly from the reflective element and from the first portion. The second portion includes the display element. Preferably, the interior rearview mirror assembly further includes at least one light assembly for displaying the indicia through said window so that it is visible to an occupant of the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括具有反射元件和位于镜壳中的载体的反射镜壳体。 镜壳适于安装在车辆上。 反射元件包括在基板的一侧上具有反射涂层的基板和穿过其的窗口。 载体具有用于通过窗口显示一个或多个标记以在反射元件上限定显示区域的显示元件。 载体包括板构件,其具有从反射元件向后偏离第一部分的第一部分和第二部分。 第二部分包括显示元件。 优选地,内部后视镜组件还包括至少一个灯组件,用于通过所述窗口显示所述标记,使得其对于所述车辆的乘客是可见的。
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