Abstract: A rearview mirror includes a housing, a frame, a front and a rear glass members retained between the housing and the frame. The front and the rear glass members are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber receiving an electrochromic medium. The front glass member made of strengthened glass has a higher mechanical strength than the rear glass member made of ordinary glass. When an external force exerts on the rearview mirror, the rear glass member functions as a strain relief device to absorb the striking energy of the external force, thereby preventing the front glass member from being broken.

Abstract: A control system (2) used for reaction equipment (20) and a monitoring device thereof are disclosed. The control system is connected to a computer (3) by signal, and includes the monitoring device and a portable alarm (24). The monitoring device includes a detector (21) for detecting the reaction action proceeded in the reaction equipment and outputting a detected value, an abnormal state assertor (22) in communication with the detector for giving an abnormal signal when the detected value is in the range of an abnormal state, and a wireless signal emitter (23) in communication with the abnormal state assertor for transmitting a wireless signal when receiving the abnormal signal. The wireless signal is received by the portable alarm and the portable alarm gives a warning signal to inform the user carrying with it.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes a vehicle status detector mounted on a turning portion of a vehicle for detecting a turning degree of the turning portion, and outputting an adjusting signal associated with the turning degree; and a controller in communication with the vehicle status detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move from an initial position to a working position in response to the adjusting signal. The working position varies with the turning degree.

Abstract: A vehicular turning indicator is used for automatically showing a turning degree of a vehicle. The vehicular turning indicator includes a sensor sensing a turning angle of the vehicle; a control device asserting a control signal according to the turning direction, the turning angle and optionally the speed of the vehicle; and a plurality of lightening units in communication with the control device brightening to constitute a variable pattern in response to the control signal. The vehicular turning indicator can be implemented by currently existent vehicular lamps such as indicator light, brake light or head-up display, be incorporated into an existent vehicular accessory such as rearview mirror module or auxiliary brake light module, or independently mounted to the vehicle. Preferably, special flashing effects are performed to make the turning indication prominent.

Abstract: An anti-glare rearview mirror assembly and a reflectance control method thereof are disclosed. The assembly includes an electrochromic rearview mirrors, two rearward light sensors, and a comparative controller. The sensors receiving a first rearward light from a first specified region and a second rearward light from a second specified region at the same time point, respectively, wherein the first and second specified regions partially overlap with each other. The intensities of the first and second rearview mirror light are compared to obtain a light difference. The reflectance of the anti-glare rearview mirror is adjusted according to the light difference.

Abstract: A light-responsive control device of an electrochromic rearview mirror system is disclosed. The light-responsive control device includes a downward ambient light sensor and a, discriminating circuit for generating a first and a second reference levels provided for daytime and nighttime glaring determination, respectively. By providing a photo-sensor for each rearview mirror, and individually comparing the outputs of the photo-sensors with the first or the second reference level, the color-change degrees of different rearview mirrors can be individually controlled. By providing a variable resistor for the drive circuit, the initial reflection rate of the rearview mirror can be adjusted optionally.

Abstract: A controlling system and method for controlling an electrochromic element, utilizes a simplified architecture, including at least a microcontroller, a A/D converter and a charging circuit, to reduce complexity of the whole system for reaching both of a respond time and cost savings for the electrochromic element. And the controlling system and method only utilizes a fixed frequency to drive the electrochromic element for reaching a better reliability than a variable duty cycle driver used in prior art.

Abstract: A controlling system and method for controlling an electrochromic element, utilizes a simplified architecture, including at least a microcontroller, a A/D converter and a charging circuit, to reduce complexity of the whole system for reaching both of a respond time and cost savings for the electrochromic element. And the controlling system and method only utilizes a fixed frequency to drive the electrochromic element for reaching a better reliability than a variable duty cycle driver used in prior art.

Abstract: A detecting device for detecting the rotation of a motor rotor includes a light source, an identification mark means positioned around the motor rotor, and a sensor for detecting the light beams emitted by the light source and coming from the identification mark means. The identification mark means can be positioned on a cylindrical shoulder formed around the rotor thereby rotating with the motor rotor synchronously. The light source can emit light beams at two different wavelengths, and the sensor can thus receive and read the light beams with the two different wavelengths respectively reflected from the identification mark means thereby producing according binary code signals carrying more detailed information thereof, whereby the detecting device can achieve very precise detection of the rotation of the motor rotor.

Abstract: A light-responsive control device of an electrochromic rearview mirror system is disclosed. The light-responsive control device includes a discriminating circuit for generating a first and a second reference levels provided for daytime and nighttime glaring determination, respectively. By providing a photo-sensor for each rearview mirror, and individually comparing the outputs of the photo-sensors with the first or the second reference level, the color-change degrees of different rearview mirrors can be individually controlled. By providing a variable resistor for the drive circuit, the initial reflection rate of the rearview mirror can be adjusted optionally.

Abstract: A mirror assembly for optional rearview and display includes a specific material of a reflective layer. The reflective layer is made of a multi-layer film such as SiO2/metal/SiO2 or TiO2/metal/TiO2, and preferably has a transmittance of 15%˜60%. Accordingly, the driver can see the objects at his side on the mirror via the reflection of the reflective layer as well as the active information provided by the display behind the mirror. The active information includes speed information, turning information and/or backing-up information.

Abstract: An automobile indicator is mounted to an automobile to automatically indicate a turning angle and direction of the automobile. The indicator includes a sensor that detects a rotation angle of a steering wheel of the automobile add a control device received a signal from the sensor and issuing a control signal to a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a desired configuration for lighting the light-emitting elements in dynamic and variable patterns. The indicator can be implemented by and incorporated in an existing automobile part, such as indicator light, brake light, head-up display, rearview mirror module and auxiliary brake light module. Alternatively, the indicator can be independently mounted to the automobile.

Abstract: A control system (2) used for reaction equipment (20) and a monitoring device thereof are disclosed. The control system is connected to a computer (3) by signal, and includes the monitoring device and a portable alarm (24). The monitoring device includes a detector (21) for detecting the reaction action proceeded in the reaction equipment and outputting a detected value, an abnormal state assertor (22) in communication with the detector for giving an abnormal signal when the detected value is in the range of an abnormal state, and a wireless signal emitter (23) in communication with the abnormal state assertor for transmitting a wireless signal when receiving the abnormal signal.

Abstract: A control system (2) used for reaction equipment (20) and a monitoring device thereof are disclosed. The control system is connected to a computer (3) by signal, and includes the monitoring device and a portable alarm (24). The monitoring device includes a detector (21) for detecting the reaction action proceeded in the reaction equipment and outputting a detected value, an abnormal state assertor (22) in communication with the detector for giving an abnormal signal when the detected value is in the range of an abnormal state, and a wireless signal emitter (23) in communication with the abnormal state assertor for transmitting a wireless signal when receiving the abnormal signal. The wireless signal is received by the portable alarm and the portable alarm gives a warning signal to inform the user carrying with it.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror includes a mirror for showing thereon an image; a first housing structure made of a first material, and accommodating therein the mirror with a portion of the mirror exposed to show the image; and a second housing structure made of a second material, and disposed between and keeping in contact with the first housing structure and the exposed portion of the mirror. The second material has a flexibility higher than that of the first material.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes an overtaking pre-motion detector outputting an adjusting signal when an overtaking operation is predicted; and a controller in communication with the overtaking pre-motion detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move in response to the adjusting signal. The device may further output a warning signal to sound the horn or twinkle the vehicle lamp when the overtaking operation is predicted for safety consideration.

Abstract: An indicator system for a vehicle is in communication with a control system installed within the vehicle and comprises an indicator display. The indicator display is located at a position a certain distance higher than the bottom edge of the vehicle's rear portion and includes a plurality of LEDs which can present different dynamic patterns indicating different status of the vehicle according to different types of instructions by the control system.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting the turning angle of a rotation shaft is separated a certain distance away from the shaft. The sensor comprises a light source for emitting light beams to a graduated color means mounted on the shaft and a light reader for reading the corresponding reflected light beams back from the graduated color means. The graduated color means is a longitudinal sheet of film and attached onto the surface of the shaft in its circumference direction thereby rotating with the shaft synchronously. A serial of color points are formed on the graduated color means along its longitudinal direction. The color points are arranged so as to the reflectivity thereof vary according to the requirements of the sensor.

Abstract: A device automatically actuated according to UV intensity includes a UV detector generating an electric signal indicative of a UV intensity of a light received thereby; a comparator in communication with the UV detector, receiving the electric signal to compare the UV intensity with a first threshold value, and asserting an actuating signal when the UV intensity is in a predetermined correlation with the first threshold value; and an actuated object in communication with the comparator, actuated to change a state thereof in response to the actuating signal. The actuated object can be an anti-glare rearview mirror, a sunshade curtain, a headlamp, or a transmittance-adjustable window of a vehicle. The actuated object can be a sunshade curtain or a transmittance-adjustable window of a building.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector mating with said first electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a first dielectric housing, a number of first terminals received in the first dielectric housing, a latch extending from the first housing and a retaining device. The latch includes a hook portion for locking with said second electrical connector and a pressing portion for being exerted on by an external force. The pressing portion and the first dielectric housing define a space therebetween. And, the retaining device includes a main body moveably received in said space.