Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Automatically adjustable in response to vehicle position,...
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-12-02
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Automatically adjustable in response to vehicle position,...
359877, 307 101, 36442405, B60R 108
Patent
active
056942591
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for automating the orientation of a selected mirror mounted on a vehicle. The apparatus includes location apparatus for sensing the location of the driver's eyes, a computer controller, and a mirror positioning mechanism. The location apparatus may include various types of distance sensors and orientation detectors. The controller determines the desired orientation of the selected mirror based upon the position of the driver's eyes, known vehicle parameters and vision parameters, and generates control signals. The mirror positioning mechanism receives the control signals and positions the mirror in response thereto. The subject method includes the steps of determining the coordinates of the eyes of an individual using the mirror, determining the desired orientation of the mirror based upon these coordinates and the center point of the mirror and the reflected sightline vector, and then adjusting the orientation of one or more selected mirrors to enable the individual to see a pre-selected reflected sightline.
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Dzierzynski Paul M.
Jr. John Juba
Sinnott Timothy J.
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