Communications: electrical – Visual indication – Using light emitting diodes
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Crosland, Donnie L. (Department: 2636)
Communications: electrical
Visual indication
Using light emitting diodes
C340S425500, C340S525000, C340S438000, C340S461000, C280S735000, C701S029000, C701S045000, C362S494000, C248S549000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07012543
ABSTRACT:
An interior rearview mirror system for use in a vehicle includes a mirror support assembly for attachment to the interior of a vehicle. The mirror support assembly comprises a first electronic accessory such as an imaging sensor. A reflective mirror element is disposed in a housing, the housing being pivotally adjustable about the mirror support assembly via a pivot element. The housing includes second and third electronic accessories at least partially controlled by a microprocessor. The mirror support assembly preferably includes a wire passageway for wires passing into the housing for the reflective mirror element. The second and third electronic accessories may be a headlamp controller and automatic dimming circuitry, or may be selected from a variety of other devices such as a garage door opener, an INTERNET interface, a video device, a trip computer, a light, or other items. The mirror assembly may also be in wireless communication with an external device.
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DeLine Jonathan E.
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Donnelly Corporation
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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