Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave directional modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-09
2005-08-09
Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave directional modulation
C359S862000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06927894
ABSTRACT:
A mirror assembly including an active lens and a reflective surface. The mirror assembly may change its refractive index when a voltage is applied to the active lens, thereby changing the field of view in the lens. Exemplary applications include a blind spot system in a motor vehicle, in which, upon sensing another vehicle in a driver's blind spot, the mirror assembly changes the driver's field of view to include the blind spot. Additional applications include a magnifying mirror for shaving or applying cosmetics.
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Blum Ronald D.
Duston Dwight P.
Katzman Youval
Kokonaski William
E-Vision LLC
Epps Georgia
Hasan M.
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