Rearview mirror with display

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S267000, C359S603000, C359S839000, C340S815450, C340S815530, C340S815560, C340S815650, C362S029000, C362S140000, C362S494000, C362S545000, C362S800000, C040S219000, C040S447000, C040S452000, C040S581000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06870655

ABSTRACT:
A mirror includes a housing, a mirror subassembly including a reflector layer with a portion defining an opening, and an indicia panel covering the opening and configured to form a visual display. At least one light source is positioned in the housing to pass light through the indicia panel and the opening of the mirror subassembly to selectively illuminate the visual display. The at least one light source emits a light matched in color to the indicia panel so that a maximum of light from the at least one light source passes through the indicia panel and is visible to a vehicle driver. Optimally, the light sources emit an amber colored light, and the indicia panel includes a diffusing layer also having an amber color.

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