Abstract: A blind spot detection system mounted to a trailer hitch in a in one embodiment, to a license plate frame in a second embodiment and to the third brake light of a commercial vehicle in a third embodiment.
Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system which includes electronic systems mounted in the vehicle rear-view housing. The vehicle becomes disabled, at predetermined conditions, when a signal from a remote source is transmitted to the vehicle.
Abstract: A cable connection system for use in a vehicle wherein the cable connects a rearview camera to the interior cabin of the vehicle. The cable connection system is designed such that the power converter module, a part of the cable system, can be easily replaced if damaged without the remainder of the cable harness rerouted or reinstalled.
Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror assembly having a recess formed in the rear thereof and a mirror mount having one end that fits into the recess. The end attached to the recess is then secured to the assembly and a second end is attached to the vehicle windshield.
Abstract: A reflective device wherein the device reflectivity is adjustable via automatic or manual means. The variable reflectance element includes a metallic mirror reflector on one side of a substrate and additional substrate layers consisting of a polarizer and a LCD whose material characteristics have been optimized for dimming. The mirror assembly provides alternate trigger mechanisms for initiating the dimming function, the dimming function being automatically referenced to ambient light levels (day or night) or manually adjusted or selected. In the automatic mode the dimming mirror assembly provides the user immediate eye protection from reflected high intensity glare by effecting near instantaneous adjustment in mirror reflectivity, such that the intensity of the reflected light impinging on the eyes is automatically adjusted so as to be at comfortable levels. The mirror assembly construction is in one piece, and allows the viewing of a display or TFT monitor located adjacent to the mirror.