Automatic mirror stabilization

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Nguyen, Tan Q (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Navigation

Employing position determining equipment

C701S001000, C701S049000, C359S843000, C340S556000

Reexamination Certificate

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07373249

ABSTRACT:
A system and a method are disclosed for automatically controlling the position of a mirror to stabilize the view in the mirror in spite of changes in viewing position. Initially, a mirror position is set by a user so that the user can comfortably view the reflection of a desired area. A tracking system estimates the user's viewing position. As a user's viewing position changes, the system reorients the mirror such that the reflection in the mirror is stabilized.

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