Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Side mirror system with video display
- Patent Title (中): 侧视镜系统,带视频显示
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Application No.: US12976609Application Date: 2010-12-22
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Publication No.: US08670035B2Publication Date: 2014-03-11
- Inventor: Marc Robert
- Applicant: Marc Robert
- Agency: Montgomery Patent & Design
- Agent Robert C. Montgomery
- Main IPC: H04N7/18
- IPC: H04N7/18 ; B60R11/04

Abstract:
An apparatus that provides an electronic image of areas around sides and rear of a large tractor trailer rig produced on a weatherproof screen that is located on the lower portion of the driver's side mirror. One (1) camera would be located on the rear of the trailer in a center mounted position, while another camera would be located on a passenger side near the front of the vehicle so that it can see the entire side of the vehicle. The cameras would be equipped with fixed wide-angle lenses. The video signal from each camera would be routed to an automatic switcher that displays each signal for a pre-determined time or allows for the manual selection of either camera on a permanent basis. The video signal is then displayed on the weatherproof monitor portion of the side view mirror. In such a manner the truck driver can look at the mirror and the monitor in order to see all three (3) sides of the vehicle at once. This feature eliminates looking in various directions to check for obstructions while backing up or changing lanes.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110149077A1 Side Mirrow System With Video Display Public/Granted day:2011-06-23
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