公开(公告)号：US07540620B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US12268685

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a video display screen disposed in a mirror housing and behind a transflective mirror reflector of a transflective reflective element of the interior rearview mirror assembly. Information displayed by the video display screen is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle viewing through the transflective mirror reflector when the video display screen is activated and, when the video display screen is not activated, the presence of the video display screen behind the transflective mirror reflector is substantially not discerned by a driver of the equipped vehicle normally viewing the transflective reflective element when operating the equipped vehicle. A compass sensor may be disposed within the mirror housing and behind the transflective reflective element, and the compass sensor may adjust in tandem with adjustment of a rearward field of view of the transflective reflective element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视频镜系统包括内部后视镜组件和设置在镜壳体中并位于内部后视镜组件的透反射反射元件的透反射反射镜后面的视频显示屏。 当视频显示屏幕被激活时，由视频显示屏幕显示的信息可以由配备的车辆的驾驶员通过半透反射镜反射器观看，并且当视频显示屏幕未被激活时，半透反射器后面的视频显示屏幕的存在 当操作配备的车辆时，通常观察半透反射元件的配备车辆的驾驶员基本上不会看到镜面反射器。 罗盘传感器可以设置在镜壳体内并在透反射反射元件之后，并且罗盘传感器可以与半透反射元件的后视场的调节一起进行调节。

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

IPC: B60R1/04 ,  F16C11/06 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M13/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US09019090B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US12405558

申请日：2009-03-17

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 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/157

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 vision system for a vehicle includes at least a first imager, an image processor, and at least a second imager. The first imager has a field of view through the windshield of the vehicle in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The second imager captures video images of a scene occurring exteriorly and rearwardly of the vehicle. When the vehicle is executing a reversing maneuver, the image processor processes image data captured by the second imager to detect objects in the exterior scene to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle, and when the vehicle is traveling forward, the image processor and the first imager are part of at least one of (i) a headlamp control system of the vehicle, (ii) a rain sensing system of the vehicle, (iii) a lane departure warning system of the vehicle and (iv) a traffic sign recognition system of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 车辆的视觉系统至少包括第一成像器，图像处理器和至少第二成像器。 第一个成像器具有通过车辆挡风玻璃沿着车辆向前行进的方向的视野。 第二个成像器捕获车辆外部和后方发生的场景的视频图像。 当车辆执行反转操作时，图像处理器处理由第二成像器捕获的图像数据以检测外部场景中的物体，以帮助驾驶员反转车辆，并且当车辆前进时，图像处理器和第一 成像仪是（i）车辆的前照灯控制系统，（ii）车辆的雨水感测系统，（iii）车辆的车道偏离警告系统和（iv）交通标志识别系统中的至少一个的一部分 的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08878882B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13482488

申请日：2012-05-29

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  John A. VanderPloeg ,  Ethan J. Lee

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  John A. VanderPloeg ,  Ethan J. Lee

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/0078 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G02F2201/465 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2380/10

Abstract: An edge-lit backlight assembly is provided for backlighting a display. The backlight assembly may include: a light guide having a first segment and a second segment disposed within a common plane; a first light emitting diode disposed along an edge of the first segment of the light guide such that light emitted from the first light emitting diode propagates through the first segment; and a second light emitting diode disposed along an edge of the second segment of the light guide such that light emitted from the second light emitting diode propagates through the second segment. The first segment of the light guide is at least partially optically isolated from the second segment such that light emitted from the first light emitting diode is at least partially blocked from propagating through the second segment.

Abstract translation: 提供用于背光显示器的边缘照明组件。 背光组件可以包括：光导，其具有设置在公共平面内的第一段和第二段; 沿着所述光导的所述第一部分的边缘设置的第一发光二极管，使得从所述第一发光二极管发出的光传播通过所述第一部分; 以及沿着光导的第二段的边缘设置的第二发光二极管，使得从第二发光二极管发射的光通过第二段传播。 光导的第一段至少部分地与第二段光学隔离，使得从第一发光二极管发射的光至少部分地被阻止不通过第二段传播。

公开(公告)号：US08194133B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12118121

申请日：2008-05-09

Applicant: Darryl P. DeWind ,  Mark E. Kramer ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Darryl P. DeWind ,  Mark E. Kramer ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2011/0082 ,  G01C21/265

Abstract: A video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a reflective element and a video display screen module. The video display screen module may have a metallic enclosure and at least one of (a) a polarizer film and (b) a brightness enhancing film, and includes a liquid crystal display panel that is back lit by a plurality of white light emitting light emitting diodes. The video display screen module is fixedly disposed to the rear of the reflective element or near the reflective element or is extendable from a position at the rear of the reflective element to a position near the reflective element. The video display screen module, when activated, displays video images viewable by the driver and having a driver-viewable display luminance of at least about 700 candelas per square meter when viewable by the driver during daytime viewing.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的视频镜系统包括具有反射元件和视频显示屏模块的内部后视镜组件。 视频显示屏模块可以具有金属外壳和（a）偏振片和（b）亮度增强膜中的至少一个，并且包括由多个白色发光发光的背光照亮的液晶显示面板 二极管。 视频显示屏模块固定地设置在反射元件的后部或反射元件的附近，或者可以从反射元件的后部的位置延伸到靠近反射元件的位置。 视频显示屏幕模块在被激活时，显示驾驶员可视的视频图像，并且当驾驶员在白天观看期间可观看时具有至少约700烛光/平方米的驾驶员可视显示亮度。

公开(公告)号：US07832882B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US12693733

申请日：2010-01-26

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An information mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic transflective reflective element and a reconfigurable liquid crystal video display operable to display information. The video display is disposed in the mirror housing rearward of the transflective mirror reflector of the transflective reflective element, wherein information displayed by the video display is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle viewing through the transflective mirror reflector when the video display is displaying information. The rearview mirror assembly includes a microprocessor that controls dimming of the electro-optic transflective reflective element and that controls the video display. The information mirror system includes a forward facing camera that captures images through the windshield of the equipped vehicle. The forward facing camera is associated with a headlamp controller that, responsive to image processing of images captured by the forward facing camera, is operable to control the headlamps of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract translation: 信息镜系统包括具有电光透反射元件的内部后视镜组件和可操作以显示信息的可重构液晶视频显示器。 视频显示器设置在半透反射反射元件的透反射反射镜后面的反射镜壳体中，其中视频显示器显示信息时由视频显示器显示的信息可由被配备的车辆的驾驶员观看， 。 后视镜组件包括微处理器，其控制电光透反射元件的调光并控制视频显示。 信息镜系统包括一个前置摄像头，通过装备的车辆挡风玻璃捕获图像。 前置摄像机与前照灯控制器相关联，前照灯控制器响应于由前向摄像机捕获的图像的图像处理，可操作以控制配备的车辆的前照灯。

公开(公告)号：US20090059405A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12268685

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a compass sensor. A physical mount mounts the compass sensor at the reflective element whereby the compass sensor adjusts in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element. A control receives at least one signal indicative of at least one magnetic field sensed by the compass sensor. The control determines a directional heading of the vehicle based on the signal or signals and generates a signal indicative of the directional heading of the vehicle. The control may automatically compensate for adjustment of the compass sensor in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜系统包括内部后视镜组件和罗盘传感器。 物理安装将罗盘传感器安装在反射元件处，由此罗盘传感器与反射元件的调节一起调节。 控制器接收指示由罗盘传感器感测的至少一个磁场的至少一个信号。 控制器基于信号或信号来确定车辆的方向航向，并且产生指示车辆的方向航向的信号。 控制可以自动补偿罗盘传感器的调整，同时伴随着反射元件的调整。

公开(公告)号：US20120236152A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13487806

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: Darryl P. De Wind ,  Mark E. Kramer ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Mark E. Kramer ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: H04N5/70 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2011/0082 ,  G01C21/265

Abstract: A video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly mountable at an interior portion of a vehicle and includes a mirror case and a reflective element. A video display device may be one of (i) fixedly disposed in the mirror case and (ii) extendable and retractable relative to the mirror case. The video display device is operable to display video images that are viewable by the driver of the vehicle when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the interior portion of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an on-screen display controller operable to receive a video signal from a camera and, responsive to receipt of the video signal, the on-screen display controller is operable to generate a video feed to the video display device.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的视频镜系统包括可安装在车辆内部的内部后视镜组件，并且包括镜壳和反射元件。 视频显示装置可以是（i）固定地设置在镜壳中并且（ii）相对于镜壳延伸和缩回中的一个。 当内部后视镜组件安装在车辆的内部时，视频显示装置可操作以显示可由车辆驾驶员观看的视频图像。 内部后视镜组件包括屏幕显示控制器，其可操作以从相机接收视频信号，并且响应于视频信号的接收，屏幕显示控制器可操作以产生到视频显示设备的视频馈送。

公开(公告)号：US07670016B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US12473687

申请日：2009-05-28

Applicant: Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Troy O. Cooprider

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror housing, a transflective reflective element, a compass sensor and compass circuitry. An information display is disposed in the mirror housing rearward of a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element, and information displayed by the information display is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle through the transflective minor reflector of the reflective element when the information display is displaying information. The compass sensor may be disposed in the mirror housing rearward of the reflective element. The compass circuitry may be responsive to the compass sensor for determining a directional heading of the vehicle. The information display is operable to display the directional heading to the driver of equipped vehicle. The compass circuitry at least partially compensates for movement of the compass sensor caused by adjustment of the mirror housing.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有镜壳体，透反射反射元件，罗盘传感器和罗盘电路的内部后视镜组件。 信息显示器设置在反射元件的半透反射镜反射器后面的反射镜壳体中，并且当信息显示器是信息显示器时，通过反射元件的半透反射镜反射器可以由所配备的车辆的驾驶员观看信息显示的信息 显示信息。 罗盘传感器可以设置在反射镜壳体的反射元件后面。 罗盘电路可以响应于罗盘传感器来确定车辆的方向标题。 信息显示可操作以显示到装备的车辆的驾驶员的方向标题。 罗盘电路至少部分地补偿由镜子壳体的调整引起的罗盘传感器的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07657052B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US10529715

申请日：2003-10-02

Applicant: Mark L Larson ,  Andrew D Weller ,  Joshua L Barr ,  Eric P Bigoness ,  Timothy R Lambrix ,  Carol L DeBoer ,  Joseph P McCaw

Inventor： Mark L Larson ,  Andrew D Weller ,  Joshua L Barr ,  Eric P Bigoness ,  Timothy R Lambrix ,  Carol L DeBoer ,  Joseph P McCaw

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/00 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04R1/086 ,  H04R1/38 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A vehicle interior rearview mirror assembly (10) comprises an accessory (24), a reflective element (18) and a bezel (20). The mirror assembly may define portions of a pocket (23) that at least partially receives and secures the accessory therebetween when the reflective element is at least partially received in the bezel. The mirror assembly (11) may include a microphone (124) and an acoustic cover (126) positioned at least partially over one or more inlet ports (124j, 124k) of the microphone. The acoustic cover may include an outer air flow limiting layer (130b) that substantially limit air flow therethrough and a diffusing material (130a) that may space and support the outer layer from the inlet ports to substantially diffuse air flow that penetrates the outer layer. An acoustic barrier (132) may be positioned between a pair of inlet port of the microphone to enhance the directivity of the microphone.

Abstract translation: 车辆内部后视镜组件（10）包括附件（24），反射元件（18）和边框（20）。 反射镜组件可以限定当反射元件至少部分地被容纳在边框中时至少部分地接收和固定附件的凹部（23）的部分。 反射镜组件（11）可以包括至少部分地位于麦克风的一个或多个入口端口（124j，124k）上的麦克风（124）和声学覆盖物（126）。 声学覆盖物可以包括基本上限制通过其中的空气流动的外部空气流动限制层（130b）和扩散材料（130a），其可以从入口端口空间并支撑外层，从而基本上扩散穿透外层的空气流。 声屏障（132）可以位于麦克风的一对入口之间，以增强麦克风的方向性。