Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-09
2009-06-23
Zanelli, Michael J. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
C340S576000, C382S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07551987
ABSTRACT:
A driver illuminating apparatus adapted for use in a vehicle includes a light emitting element mounted within a rear field of vision of a driver of the vehicle through a rear-view mirror, for emitting infrared radiation toward the mirror. Alternatively, a driver illuminating apparatus includes a light emitting element mounted out of a rear field of vision of a driver through a rear-view mirror, for emitting infrared radiation to be reflected by a cold filter and delivered to the mirror. The cold filter is provided in part or whole of a portion of a rear window of the vehicle. The portion is located within the rear field of vision. Further alternatively, a driver illuminating apparatus adapted for use in a car includes a light emitting element mounted approximately at the center of a rear window of the car, for emitting infrared radiation toward an interior rear-view mirror.
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OMRON Corporation
Osha • Liang LLP
Zanelli Michael J.
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