Abstract: An improved electro-optic rearview mirror for motor vehicles, the mirror incorporating an improved display, such as "HEATED" or "OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR" or the like, and wherein the mirror colors and clears uniformly and the display is effected in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrochromic mirrors and devices whose electrochromic element is composed of an electrochromic solid film and an electrolyte comprising redox reaction promoters and alkali ions and/or protons.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dimmable safety mirror which is adaptable for mounting over a conventional motor vehicle mirror. The safety mirror comprises a dimmable mirror subassembly having a surface selectively switchable between at least a high reflectance state and a low reflectance state and a mounting mechanism for attaching the dimmable mirror to the conventional mirror in a manner to make the dimmable surface a viewing surface of the safety mirror. In the case of a power loss, the dimmable mirror subassembly can be quickly and easily removed to make the conventional mirror the viewing surface.

Abstract: A device for preventing a false lighting phenomenon is provided between a light source of the main body of a signal lamp and e cover lens for preventing the signal lamp from presenting a false lighting phenomenon. The device for preventing a false lighting phenomenon comprises a pair of complex spherical lenses formed by many numbers of spheres arranged in a matrix on planes, and configured in a chain form in which the contact points, front, rear, left and right sides, of each of the spheres truncate the spheres forming a gapless interface while the upper and lower spherical surfaces are left intact to function as spherical lenses.

Abstract: An information system in a motor vehicle which includes electronic circuits connectable to the vehicle computer of the motor vehicle as well as one or more sensors, a display device and possibly operational elements. In order that the display device be clearly laid out for the driver, it is designed so that the sensor and the circuits are accommodated in the frame of a motor vehicle rear-view mirror, with the circuits being linked to a cable connectable to the on-board computer and led through a hollow arm of the rear-view mirror, with the display system being integrated in the mirror glass of the rear-view mirror.

Abstract: A computer monitor hood for use in conjunction with a computer monitor having a top surface, left and right side surfaces, and a forwardly facing screen, is disclosed. The computer monitor hood comprises a top shading panel having a front edge, a rear edge, and left and right side edges. Left and right side shading panels are operatively attached to the top shading panel and are disposed in generally vertically oriented relation to the left and right side edges of the top shading panel, respectively. The left and right side shading panels each have front, rear, and bottom edges. A front-to-rear main axis extends from the front edges to the rear edges of the shading panels. When the computer monitor hood is in place on a computer monitor, the top, left and right shading panels each project forwardly from the front of the computer monitor, at the respective of the top, left side, and right side surfaces of the computer monitor, so as to shade the screen of the computer monitor.

Abstract: A day-night mirror for a vehicle has a first sheet of transparent material, a second sheet adjacent and parallel to the first sheet, the second sheet having a first light reflective surface facing the first sheet. The first and second sheets are joined along a predetermined peripheral region by a first wall of resilient material, and a second wall of flexible material joins the first and second sheets along opposed edge regions. The sheets and walls define a chamber containing a predetermined volume of translucent liquid. A third sheet is positioned within the chamber to move between an active position, with the third sheet between the first and second sheets, and an inactive position, with the third sheet removed from between the first and second sheets. The third sheet, in active position, has a second light reflective surface facing the first sheet, the second light reflective surface differing in light reflectivity from the first light reflective surface.

Abstract: A displaying apparatus for a vehicle in which a displaying device, for displaying various items such as a vehicle speed, an engine speed or the like, is disposed on the rear surface side of a semitransparent reflecting member arranged with an attitude oriented toward a driver's eye and a reflecting mirror is disposed at the position located opposite to the displaying device while the reflecting member is interposed therebetween so that virtual images appearing on the reflecting surface of the semitransparent reflecting member are visually recognized by a driver through a front glass. The reflecting member or reflecting mirror has wavelength selectivity which allows high reflectance only within the wavelength range defined for a color of displaying light emitted from a displaying device. Alternatively, the front glass has wavelength selectivity which allows high transmittance only within the wavelength range defined for the color of the displaying light emitted from the displaying device.

Abstract: A photochromic light control mirror comprises a photochromic substrate having a reflective film deposited at one side thereof. Alternatively, a mirror (i.e., a layer of glass having a reflective film deposited at one side thereof) is coated with a photochromic coating. An ultraviolet light source illuminates the photochromic material to change the reflectance of the mirror. The reflectance can be manually controlled whereby the intensity of the light source is controlled by adjusting the voltage driving the light source. Alternatively, the reflectance can be automatically controlled whereby the intensity of the light source is controlled by a photo detector which varies the voltage driving the light source in response to detected light.

Abstract: A combination sun visor and rear view mirror assembly includes a mirror, a mirror housing, and a bracket for attaching the housing to a vehicle. A sun visor panel is pivotally attached to the bracket and is rotatable about the mirror. The visor may be oriented above the mirror, below the mirror, or may be cover the mirror to shield the driver of the vehicle from a direct reflection of the sun. The visor is preferably formed from a tinted, translucent material.

Abstract: An electro-optic rearview mirror assembly is disclosed which is protected against scattering fragments while reducing risk of laceration if broken/damaged, against ultraviolet (UV) radiation degradation, and against fogging or misting in high humidity conditions. The mirror may include a first element incorporating specialized yellow/orange/red visible light absorbing, UV radiation reducing glass having a blue or green color to provide a consumer acceptable silvery reflection even when yellow tinted UV radiation absorbing additives are mixed in the electro-optic medium of the assembly. The first element may be laminated from a pair of optically transparent, tinted, tempered safety, or other glass panels and incorporate UV radiation reducing paint/lacquer coatings or polymeric films. The panels may be secured together with UV radiation reducing Saflex.TM.

Abstract: A retractable antiglare shield for an exterior rear view mirror that is mounted in a vehicle door and includes a flexible shield which can be stored in the door when not in use. This shield is supported on a roller mechanism and has its upper end formed with a support member which is insertable between the window and the door frame for maintaining the shield in the operative raised position.