Automotive instrument

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Illuminated scale or dial

Internal light source

C362S023000, C362S489000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966663

ABSTRACT:
An automotive instrument includes a light transmission controller and a mode selecting switch. The controller controls light transmission of a light-controllable film according to a selected position of the mode selecting switch. The mode selecting switch has three positions: two manual mode positions and an automatic mode position. The manual mode positions are provided for adjusting the light transmission to a fixed level. The automatic mode position is provided for controlling the light transmission so that a dial plate maintains a predetermined level of visibility. The dial plate can be switched between different appearances. This switching can be performed during the vehicle is in operation based on the driver's preference.

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patent: 2003/0043049 (2003-03-01), Wada et al.
patent: A-H02-234857 (1990-09-01), None

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