公开(公告)号：US20100124348A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12693726

申请日：2010-01-26

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

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

IPC: H04R1/02

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

Abstract: A vehicle interior rearview mirror assembly comprises an accessory, a reflective element and a bezel. The mirror assembly may define portions of a pocket 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 may include a microphone and an acoustic cover positioned at least partially over one or more inlet ports of the microphone. The acoustic cover may include an outer air flow limiting layer that substantially limits air flow therethrough and a diffusing material 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 may be positioned between a pair of inlet ports of the microphone to enhance the directivity of the microphone.

Abstract translation: 车辆内部后视镜组件包括附件，反射元件和边框。 反射镜组件可以限定凹部的部分，当反射元件至少部分地被容纳在边框中时，腔的至少部分地接收和固定附件。 反射镜组件可以包括至少部分地位于麦克风的一个或多个入口端口上的麦克风和声学盖。 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，以及扩散材料，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。 声屏障可位于麦克风的一对入口之间，以增强麦克风的方向性。

公开(公告)号：US20090231741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

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：US20090015736A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12091525

申请日：2006-10-31

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: G02F1/1335 ,  B60Q1/26

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 video mirror system for a vehicle comprising an interior rearview mirror assembly having a transflective electro-optic reflective element that transmits at least about ten percent of visible light incident thereon and reflects at least about sixty percent of visible light incident thereon. A display module is disposed at a rear of the transflective electro-optic reflective element and comprises a plurality of individual light sources. A thermally conductive element may be in substantial thermal contact with the display module and is exposed at a rear casing portion of the mirror assembly so as to draw heat generated by the display module away from the display module and to the exterior of the interior rearview mirror assembly. The exposure of the thermally conductive element at the rear casing portion may be substantially not discernible to a viewer viewing the rear casing portion of the interior rearview mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视频镜系统，其包括内部后视镜组件，其具有透射至少约百分之十的入射到其上的可见光并且反射入射到其上的可见光的至少百分之六十的透反射电光反射元件。 显示模块设置在半透反射电光反射元件的后部，并且包括多个单独的光源。 导热元件可以与显示器模块实质上热接触并且暴露在反射镜组件的后壳体部分处，以便将显示模块产生的热量从显示模块和内部后视镜的外部拉出 部件。 导热元件在后壳体部分的暴露可能对于观看内部后视镜组件的后壳体部分的观看者基本上不可辨别。

公开(公告)号：US07370983B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11284543

申请日：2005-11-22

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: G02B5/08 ,  G02B7/18 ,  G02B7/182

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

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a display screen that is extendable and retractable relative to a casing. The display screen is movably mounted at the casing and movable or slidable in a direction generally parallel to a length axis of the reflective element between a non-use position, where the video display screen is positioned substantially within the casing, and a use position, where the video display screen is substantially extended from a side of the casing for viewing. The display screen may be automatically extended in response to an activating event.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括相对于壳体可伸缩的显示屏。 显示屏幕可移动地安装在壳体上，并且在大致平行于反射元件的长度轴线的方向上可移动或滑动，该非使用位置（其中视频显示屏幕基本位于壳体内）和使用位置之间， 其中视频显示屏幕从壳体的侧面基本上延伸以用于观看。 显示屏幕可以响应于激活事件自动地被扩展。

公开(公告)号：US07004593B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10456599

申请日：2003-06-06

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 a compass system and a display. The compass system is operable to display information indicative of a directional heading of the vehicle to a driver of the vehicle. The display comprises a plurality of ports formed in a reflective coating of a mirror reflective element and includes illumination sources positioned behind and generally aligned with corresponding ones of the ports. Each of the illumination sources may be energized to project illumination through a respective one of the ports such that the ports are backlit by the respective illumination sources, in order to convey the directional information to the driver of the vehicle. The system may include a microprocessor operable to control each illumination source via a respective wire connected between the microprocessor and each illumination source. The compass system may utilize a global positioning system for vehicle direction determination.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜系统包括罗盘系统和显示器。 指南针系统可操作以将指示车辆的方向标题的信息显示给车辆驾驶员。 显示器包括形成在反射镜反射元件的反射涂层中的多个端口，并且包括位于后面并与其对应的端口大致对准的照明源。 每个照明源可以被激励以通过相应的一个端口投影照明，使得端口被相应的照明源背光，以将方向信息传达给车辆的驾驶员。 该系统可以包括微处理器，其可操作以经由连接在微处理器与每个照明源之间的相应导线来控制每个照明源。 罗盘系统可以利用用于车辆方向确定的全球定位系统。