Abstract: An electroluminescent display includes a plurality of generally parallel outer electrodes and a plurality of generally parallel inner electrodes perpendicular to the outer electrodes. A plurality of generally parallel reflective surfaces are formed parallel to the outer electrodes or the inner electrodes to selectively provide a mirrored appearance when the electroluminescent display is not activated. A variable transmissive device, such as an electrochromic dimmer, is positioned in front of the ELD to selectively dim the light emitted from the ELD.

Abstract: A display system includes an input device sending information on a vehicle bus to a display controller. Based upon the information from the input device, the display controller selects one of a plurality of graphics stored on a local memory. The selected graphic is displayed on a display by the display controller.

Abstract: A display system for use with a route guidance system includes a display displaying a proximity indicator. The proximity indicator generally comprises a bar graph which is reduced in size as the vehicle approaches the next maneuver recommended by the route guidance system. Later, the reduced bar graph changes color and flashes to signal the impending turn.

Abstract: A power system for a display, particularly an electroluminescent display, includes a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the glass panel. A first power supply circuit supplies a first power output having a first average power and first peak power. A second power circuit generating a second power output having second average power greater than the first average power and a second peak power less than the first peak power.