Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly having a housing and dome-type mirror lens. The lens has a first base footprint portion with a constant radius of curvature and a diameter, and a second base footprint portion comprised of an elliptical portion with a base major axis and a base minor axis. The mirror lens includes a first surface portion having a first surface radius and conforming to the first base footprint portion. The lens additionally includes a second surface portion conforming to the second base footprint portion. The second surface portion is comprised of a second surface major radius of curvature corresponding to a major surface axis and a second surface minor radius of curvature corresponding to a minor surface axis.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element, a bezel portion positioned around the perimeter of the reflective element, and a user input module disposed at the bezel portion. The bezel portion has a recess established at its surface that faces generally toward a driver of a vehicle when the mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle. The user input module is attached to the bezel portion at the recess and is at least partially received in the recess. The user input module includes at least one user input that is actuatable by a user to engage and actuate electronic circuitry of the user input module.

Abstract: A torus multipass optical device and method are described that provide for trace level determination of gases and gas-phase analytes. The torus device includes an optical cavity defined by at least one ring mirror. The mirror delivers optical power in at least a radial and axial direction and propagates light in a multipass optical path of a predefined path length.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for harnessing external light to illuminate a display screen of an electronic device are provided. The display screen may be illuminated using a light harness, a reflector, a translucent surface, or any combination thereof. The light harness may be cylindrical or hexahedral. The light harness may be coupled to an external light input or a collector. The reflector may be repositioned toward or away from the display screen to reflect external light toward the display screen. The translucent surface may allow external light to pass through it to illuminate the display screen. The translucent surface may protect the rear face of the display screen, or the rear face of the display screen may itself be translucent.

Abstract: A void-containing resin molded product consisting of a polymer having crystallinity, wherein the void-containing resin molded product has elongated voids whose longitudinal directions are aligned in one direction, wherein the elongated voids satisfy the expression h(avg)>T/100, where h(avg) denotes an arithmetic average of h(i)s which each denote a distance from a surface of the void-containing resin molded product to a center of each of 10 voids whose centers are closer to the surface of the void-containing resin molded product than are centers of any other voids in a cross-section of the void-containing resin molded product that is perpendicular to a direction in which the voids are aligned, the 10 voids being selected from voids in a region defined by one straight line which is parallel to a thickness direction of the void-containing resin molded product and another straight line which is parallel to and distant by 20×T from the one straight line; and T denotes an arithmetic average thickness of the cro

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a human machine interface having at least one user actuatable input accessible at a portion of the mirror casing. The user actuatable input provides user input to at least one element of circuitry that is disposed in the mirror casing, the interior rearview mirror assembly and/or an accessory module. The circuitry is associated with at least one of (i) a moisture sensor, (ii) a blower motor, (iii) a cabin air monitoring device that monitors the air within the cabin of the vehicle, (iv) a cabin air monitoring device that monitors the level of carbon monoxide in the air within the cabin of the vehicle, (v) an air intake, (vi) a remote ignition system, (vii) a humidity sensing device, and (viii) a display device disposed behind a transflective mirror reflector of the interior rearview mirror assembly and visible to the driver when displaying information.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an interior electrochromic reflective element, a housing for the interior electrochromic reflective element, and digital circuitry supplying a drive signal to the interior electrochromic reflective element. The interior electrochromic reflective element assumes an interior mirror partial reflectance level in response to the interior mirror electrochromic reflective element drive signal. The digital circuitry includes a microcontroller for controlling over a vehicle network at least one other vehicle function. One of the at least one other vehicle function includes an exterior mirror assembly that may include an exterior electrochromic reflective element that assumes an exterior mirror partial reflectance level in response to an exterior mirror electrochromic reflective element drive signal.

Abstract: A microchip, including two resin substrates, wherein a groove serving as a channel is formed on a surface of at least one of the two resin substrates, and the surfaces of the two resin substrates are adhered to each other, and the surface carrying the formed groove faces an inner side of the two adhered resin substrates, the microchip is characterized in that a portion of at least one of the two resin substrates structures a portion of a condenser lens to focus light rays, coming from an external section, onto a predetermined position in the groove.

Abstract: Provided is a light reflecting plate capable of reducing glare of reflected light while maintaining high light reflectance by regular reflection. The light reflecting plate includes a base, a light reflecting layer that is formed on the base and made of silver or silver alloy, or aluminum or aluminum alloy, in which arithmetic average roughness (Ra) is 0.10 to 0.30 ?m and arithmetic average waviness (Wa) is 0.30 to 2.50 ?m on a surface of the light reflecting layer.

Abstract: An interior mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly with an information display disposed within the housing and behind the reflective element and viewable through the reflective element by a driver of the equipped vehicle viewing the reflective element when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted to an interior portion of the equipped vehicle. A control is responsive to a photo sensor and operable to distinguish between daytime and nighttime lighting conditions. The control is operable to vary the intensity of the information displayed by the information display as viewed through the reflective element by the driver of the equipped vehicle. When the information display is operating during daytime lighting conditions, the control may adjust the intensity of the displayed information to at least about 1000 cd/m2 as viewed through the reflective element by the driver of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A laser mirror assembly is disclosed with improved pointing stability. An elongated mirror includes a concave reflecting portion. A pair of elongated planar portions extend parallel to the concave reflecting portion on either side thereof. The planar portions are stepped down from the reflecting portion. The mirror is formed from copper. A pair of stainless steel strips are connected to planar portions. The bimetallic effect between the copper mirror and the stainless steel strips operates to counteract the warping of the mirror due to differential heating effects which arise during operation. In an alternate embodiment, a pair of aluminum strips are mounted on the rear surface of the mirror.

Abstract: A rectangular plate optical reflecting mirror is provided in an optical scanner. The optical reflecting mirror reflects an optical beam onto a surface to be scanned. The optical reflecting mirror includes a center portion and end portions in a longitudinal direction. The center portion has a greater thickness than that of the end portions. Accordingly, rigidity of the optical reflecting mirror can be increased, and its characteristic frequency can be set at a high value. Thus, resonance of the optical reflecting mirror can be prevented from occurring as a result of vibration of a housing which vibrates with a plurality of vibration modes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflective surface substantially perpendicular to a vector field described by the equation: and a computer program for forming the reflective surface. The reflective surface is capable of providing a substantially undistorted wide-angle field of view. It is particularly useful as a diver's side mirror of a vehicle to provide an enlarged, substantially undistorted field of view which may be used to reduce or eliminate blind spots.

Abstract: A mirror has a recording and playback apparatus, and a pre-recorded message plays aloud through at least one speaker on the mirror. The mirror is the typical size found in a common household. The record/playback apparatus may be a CD-ROM or other similar medium. The preferred embodiment for the invention is for use by individuals with low self-esteem, and the mirror may be used as a therapeutic tool for depression.

Abstract: An apparatus for absorbing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment is disclosed, which comprises an elastic support ring which has a tightening part at both ends of a longitudinally extended body for thereby absorbing and decreasing vibrations transferred from heavy construction equipment to components by connecting and fixing the fixing part and the vibration part as the elastic support ring is tightened wherein the apparatus for absorbing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment is installed between a fixing part for mounting components of heavy construction equipment such as a handrail, work mirror, etc. and a vibration part which generates lots of vibrations for thereby absorbing and decreasing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of designing a grooved reflector comprises selecting two given wavefronts; and designing two surfaces meeting at an edge to form a groove such that the rays of each of the given wavefront become rays of a respective one of the given wavefronts after a reflection at each of the surfaces. Multiple grooves may be combined to form a mirror covering a desired area. A mirror may be manufactured according to the design.

Abstract: A glass substrate for a reflective mirror of a rear projection television (RPTV) which ensures display quality by quantitative control, and can reduce control cost and manufacture cost is provided. A reflective mirror 3 of the rear projection television (RPTV) includes a float glass plate (glass substrate) 1 formed to have a plate thickness of 3 mm by a float process, and a reflection enhancing film 2 constituted of aluminum (Al) formed on one surface 1a of the glass substrate 1 by a sputtering method. In the measurement condition of a cut-off value of 0.8 to 8 mm, the maximum amplitude of a filtered waviness curve is 0.1 ?m or less, the maximum value of a viewability index value ? (=A/D3) in a range of spatial frequencies 2 to 500/mm by spectral analysis of the filtered waviness curve is 0.02 (/m2) or less, and an integral value of the viewability index value ? is 2.0 (/m3) or less.

Abstract: A reflector tool and a method are provided for three-dimensional integrated circuit (IC) failure analysis. An IC (die) has top and bottom surfaces, a perimeter, and a first side. The IC is electrically connected to a current sensing amplifier. The first side of the IC is scanned in the X plane with an infrared laser beam while changes in IC current flow are sensed. The sensed current changes are cross-referenced to the location of the infrared laser beam in the X plane. In one aspect, a plurality of scans are performed on the first side in the X plane, with at a corresponding plurality of steps in the Y plane, so that current changes can be cross-referenced to locations in the X and Y planes. Using this 2-D analysis through the IC side, a human operator or software program can determine defects in the IC.

Abstract: A multifunctional safety, information and comfort device to be mounted on a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, comprises a rear-view mirror, an alphanumeric and iconographic display, sensors for measuring kinetic and environmental parameters, electronic components for measuring time and controlling said device, and an independent power supply.

Abstract: An optical cross-connect for shifting the location of one or more light beams in and array of light beams is provided. An exemplary embodiment of an optical cross connect includes an input array for inputting an array of light beams; at least a portion of a spherical lens; a plurality of microelectrical mechanical devices; and a plurality of mirrors. The microelectrical mechanical devices are located at a distance away from the spherical lens that is approximately equal to the focal point of the spherical lens. The microelectrical mechanical devices include a plurality of individually controllable pixels for directing one or more light beams in the array of light beams through the at least a portion of a spherical lens and onto two or more mirrors. The two or more mirrors may be located at a distance away from the spherical lens that is approximately equal to the focal point of the spherical lens and are located generally opposite of one or more microelectrical mechanical devices.

Abstract: A surgical mirror assembly for facilitating observation of surgical procedures. The mirror assembly includes a holder and a mirror, wherein the mirror is coupled to the holder in an adjustable manner. Preferably, the holder includes a superior portion for resting on a patient surface adjacent to a surgical site and a medial portion for hanging at least partially in the surgical site; wherein the mirror is coupled to the superior and medial portions of the holder in an adjustable manner to improve a field of view of the surgical site. The mirror and mirror holder may be readily placed anywhere adjacent to the surgical site so as to improve the field of view for the assistant. As a result, an assistant may observe a reflected view of the surgical site as the surgeon works.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an optical part having an anti-reflecting membrane which is low in resistance and high in adhesion and is sharply improved in light transmittance by reducing reflectance of light, and a display apparatus using the same. According to the present invention, there are provided an optical part which transmits or partially reflects light, wherein a light receiving face or a light outgoing face has an anti-reflecting membrane which comprises inorganic oxide particles and a binder, has a thickness of 60-190 nm, and has pores of 5-200 nm in size, and a display device using the same.

Abstract: A mirror includes a substrate of transparent material defining a first side and a second side. The second side includes a primary mirror surface defining a first focal axis and a secondary mirror surface defining a second focal axis. The second focal axis is directed in a direction different than the first focal axis.

Abstract: A light reflector comprising a resin film having a reflection angle peak ratio [i.e. (reflection peak value when a light ray is applied at an angle of 45° to the perpendicular line of the reflection surface)/(reflection peak value when a light ray is applied at an angle of 15° to the perpendicular line of the reflection surface)] of from 1.3 to 10, and a specular reflectance [i.e. (reflectance)-(diffuse reflectance)] of from 1.4% to 10%. This light reflector can prevent generation of a bright line even when it is used in an illumination device having a plurality of light sources.

Abstract: Interference of light is prevented from occurring in a rear-view mirror incorporating a light-emitting display device where a dark color mask member is arranged behind a mirror element. A mirror element is formed by forming a semi-transmissive reflective film on one surface of a transparent substrate. On a back surface of the mirror element, a dark color mask member is arranged. An opening a is formed in the dark color mask member. Behind the mirror element, a light-emitting display device is arranged facing the opening. A protrusion forming a spacer is formed on the entire peripheral edge of a front surface of the dark color mask member. The spacer provides a clearance gap between the semi-transmissive reflective film and the dark color mask member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mirror device for a sun visor of a vehicle, in which when a cover of a mirror mounted to a sun visor is opened or closed, the mirror can be operated smoothly and completely, comprising: a mirror housing having a mirror and a cover sliding from the mirror housing to open or close the mirror, wherein the mirror housing and the cover are coupled to each other by an elongation member. Accordingly, the cover moves smoothly in a semi-automatic sliding manner by means of an elastic body, thereby restraining noise from being generated.

Abstract: A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that the presence of the video screen is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Control circuitry receives a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle rear mirror having a display comprises a seat having an insertion rod which is controlled by an electromagnetic valve; a body having a display unit; the body being slideable along the seat; the body being capable of moving outwards by an elastic force; one side of the body corresponding to the insertion rod of the seat having an insertion hole; when the body is in front of the seat; the insertion hole can receive the insertion rod so as to fix the body; when the insertion rod is released from the insertion hole, the body can be pushed outwards by elastic force; and a mirror with a mirror surface, the mirror being installed at a front side of the seat; when the body slides inwards, the body being hidden between the mirror and the seat; and when the body slides outwards, the body exposes out.

Abstract: A laser radar including laser beam generating means, photo detecting means, a mirror, light deflecting means, and rotation driving means. The laser beam generating means emits a laser beam having an axis thereof. The photo detecting means detects a reflected laser beam that is reflected back by an object. The mirror includes a through-hole that passes the laser beam and a reflecting surface that reflects a reflected laser beam reflected back by the object toward the photo detecting means. The light deflecting means deflects the laser beam toward a measuring region and reflects the reflected laser beam from the object toward the mirror. The rotation driving means rotates the light deflecting means so as to direct the laser beam toward the measuring region.

Abstract: A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that its presence is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Common control circuit circuitry may control dimming of the electrochromic medium and actuation of the video screen. The control circuitry may receive a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Abstract: An information display mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly configured for mounting at an interior portion of a vehicle and having a casing, a mirror support arm and a reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display screen disposed separate from and independent of and lateral of the reflective element at a portion of the casing closer to a seating location of the vehicle driver or at a portion of the casing further from a seating location of the vehicle driver. The information display screen may be a touch-sensitive information display screen that displays information responsive to the driver of the vehicle at least one of touching its viewing surface and positioning a finger proximate its viewing surface.

Abstract: A side mirror assembly is provided with a plurality of mirror members arranged in a longitudinal array to decrease the lateral profile of the side mirror assembly, and thereby potentially increase fuel economy, without sacrificing field of view for the driver. The mirror members are arranged with reflective surfaces angled with respect to a longitudinal axis running through the array, with the angles generally decreasing in a forward direction. An image of an object outside of the vehicle reflected by the mirror members is not reversed (i.e., the image is not a “mirror image” in which right and left sides are switched or flipped), thus increasing the ability of the driver to mentally process the image and respond in an appropriate manner. A method of manufacturing a side mirror assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A signal mirror system for a vehicle includes a reflective mirror element comprising a semitransparent nondichroic mirror reflector coated onto a light-transmitting substrate. The visible light transmission through the reflective mirror element is in the range of from about 1% visible light transmission to about 30% visible light transmission and the visible light reflectance is in the range from 40% visible light reflectance to 80% visible light reflectance for visible light incident upon the front side of the reflective mirror element. A turn signal display having at least one light emitting diode is disposed to the rear of the reflective mirror element and configured to emit light that light passes through the semitransparent mirror reflector to be viewed by a viewer viewing from the front of the reflective mirror element with a display luminance of at least about 30 foot lamberts.

Abstract: Passivation coatings and gettering agents may be used in an Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) source which uses tin (Sn) vapor as a plasma “fuel” to prevent contamination and corresponding loss of reflectivity due to tin contamination. The passivation coating may be a material to which tin does not adhere, and may be placed on reflective surfaces in the source chamber. The gettering agent may be a material that reacts strongly with tin, and may be placed outside of the collector mirrors and/or on non-reflective surfaces. A passivation coating may also be provided on the insulator between the anode and cathode of the source electrodes to prevent shorting due to tin coating the insulator surface.

Abstract: An optical reading device of a scanning apparatus includes a housing, two movable mirror clamps and two supporting plates. The housing contains therein a light source, a mirror set, a lens and an image sensor. These two movable mirror clamps are used for clamping both edges of a specific reflective mirror of said mirror set such that the position of said specific reflective mirror is adjustable by an assembler. These two supporting plates are protruded from opposite sides of said housing for supporting said movable mirror clamps.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magic mirror has a reflective surface forming step, a pattern preparing step and a solidifying step. The reflective surface forming step is forming a reflective surface on a mirror substrate. The pattern preparing step is attaching an adhesive to a rear surface of the mirror substrate opposite to the reflective surface. The solidifying step is solidifying and contracting the adhesive to deform parts of the reflective surface to finish a magic mirror. The method is simple and has a low cost.

Abstract: A rearview mirror element for a motor vehicle includes a light transmitting substrate having a visible light reflecting and visible light transmitting mirror reflector disposed on a surface thereof. A display-on-demand display device is disposed behind the substrate such that light emitted by the display device when powered passes through both the light transmitting substrate and the mirror reflector. The display device exhibits, when powered during day time driving conditions, a display luminance of at least about 60 foot lamberts. When not emitting light, the disposition of the display device to the rear of the light transmitting substrate is not substantially distinguishable to the driver of the equipped vehicle when viewing the mirror element. To the rear of the light transmitting substrate is rendered substantially opaque by a light absorbing element that is disposed at least adjacent to where, and except at where, the display device is disposed therebehind.

Abstract: An image reconstruction device includes a housing which is opened at an upper end thereof, a support plate which is arranged adjacent to a lower end of the housing, a plurality of partition walls which divide an area on the support plate into parts, rotation plates which are installed on the support plate to allow objects to be placed thereon, illuminators which are mounted to a side wall of the housing, reflection mirrors which are positioned above the illuminators, and a pair of concave mirrors which are arranged in an upper part of the housing. The pair of concave mirrors are provided in each of four directions, and these four pairs of concave mirrors are rotated above the housing by concave mirror rotation means.

Abstract: System and method of photoaltering a region of a material using a pulsed laser beam. The method includes randomly scanning the pulsed laser beam in the region, and creating a separation between a first layer of the material and a second layer of the material at the region. The system includes a laser producing a pulsed laser beam, a controller transmitting a signal, and a scanner coupled to the controller. The scanner randomly scans the pulsed laser beam in the region in response to the signal.

Abstract: One embodiment of a rearview mirror encompassing a plurality of radar detectors and laser detectors comprises of an opaque housing, a rearview mirror assembly, a universal mount, and a PCB assembly providing all of the illumination, audible indication, logic, user inputs, and radar and laser detection. Visual indications of radar or laser signals via illuminated indicators visible through the mirror, provide a fully functioning rearview mirror, when in standby mode. The device accommodates a plurality of mounts in order to accommodate all vehicle types. The geometry and mounting locations provide for more sensitive and accurate detection of radar and laser signals, while neither distracting the driver, detracting from the aesthetic nature of the vehicle, or causing a safety hazard.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror housing, a wiper motor, and a wiper arm which is driven by the wiper motor via a wiper mechanism and bears a wiper blade for cleaning a mirror surface. The wiper mechanism generates an essentially parallel reciprocating movement of the wiper blade. It is essential here to the invention that the wiper mechanism has a first L-shaped pivot arm and a second L-shaped pivot arm which are respectively mounted rotatably in a fixed position at their elbows and are mounted rotatably, at their limbs on the wiper side, on an inner parallel wiper arm. Furthermore, an outer parallel wiper arm which is connected to the inner parallel wiper arm and bears the wiper blade is arranged on the inner parallel wiper arm. The two pivot arms are driven by the wiper motor to which they are connected in terms of drive at their limbs on the drive side.

Abstract: A personal grooming mirror including a mirror housing with a mirror surround aperture formed in a surface of the mirror housing and a mirror contained in the mirror housing with a reflective surface of the mirror exposed and viewable through the mirror surround aperture. The mirror housing is formed in such a manner that a reservoir is defined by a reflective surface of the mirror and a peripheral edge defining the mirror surround aperture. Hot water may be contained within the reservoir prior to use in a humid environment, for instance a shower, to reduce fogging of the reflective surface of the mirror. A grip assist aperture is formed through the mirror housing and is configured to provide a means for securely grasping the personal grooming mirror.

Abstract: Electrically heatable mirror comprising a clear soda-lime glass sheet coated on one of its surface sides by a silver-based reflective layer and on the other surface side by an electrically conductive layer adapted to dissipate no more than (25) to (90) W/m2.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a casing having a reflective element, a compass sensor and a control. The compass sensor is disposed within the mirror casing and has a first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control receives a first signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control determines that the casing is adjusted by an occupant of the vehicle in response to a change in the first and second signals being indicative of an abrupt movement of the casing about the mounting structure by an occupant of the vehicle. The control is operable to enter a rapid compensating mode to compensate for the mirror adjustment.

Abstract: A mirror for use in a projection exposure apparatus is described. The mirror has a main surface extending beyond an outline of an optical surface of the main surface. The optical surface has a roughness of less than 1 nm rms, and the outline of the optical surface includes a portion where the main surface extends beyond the optical surface by less than 0.2 mm. Manufacturing the mirror may involve polishing the optical surface in regions of the main surface extending beyond the optical surface and removing material of the substrate carrying a portion of the surface extending beyond the optical surface.

Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly comprising a housing having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a rear window of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to the rear-view mirror to the driver. The lateral-view mirror assembly is helpful when backing out of a parking space and also when changing lanes.

Abstract: A light recycler for use in color projection display systems. The light recycler redirects light reflected by a color wheel of the projection system to increase the light output of the projection system. The light recycler is capable of setting the desired numerical aperture of the light source beam, as well as providing the desired spatial distribution of light in terms of intensity and angle. This improves the light uniformity and brightness of the image displayed by the projection system, and improves the efficiency of the system. The light recycler includes at least one substantially planar optical element array receiving the non-uniform light from the light source. The optical element array includes an optically transmissive substrate and a plurality of optical micro-elements formed in the substrate. The micro-elements act together to produce an output light beam having a desired cross-sectional area and spatial distribution of light intensity and angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mirror and mirror system which can be used in connection with large vehicles, such as school buses, to provide the driver of such vehicles with the ability to view the entire side of the vehicle. While such vehicles currently include side view mirrors attached to the front of the vehicle, these mirrors contain blind spots, such as the area immediately in front of the rear wheel of the vehicle. The current invention overcomes such blind spots by attaching a second mirror to the rear portion of the vehicle that provides a forward view from the rear of the vehicle, including a view of such blind spots. Such front and rear mirrors may be aligned so that the view of the rear mirror is portrayed within the view of the front mirror. As such, the present invention provides the driver with a complete view of the passenger side of the vehicle.

Abstract: An interior mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror support assembly adapted for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly further comprises an imaging sensor. An electrochromic reflective mirror element is disposed in a housing with its the rearward field of view pivotally adjustable about the mirror support assembly via a pivot element when the interior rearview mirror assembly is attached by the mirror support assembly at an interior portion of the vehicle. Electronic circuitry that includes a compass sensor is disposed within the housing to the rear of the reflective mirror element and the electronic circuitry includes a microprocessor that at least partially controls automatic dimming of the reflectivity of the reflective mirror element in response to glare conditions detected by at least one photo sensor.

Abstract: A reflector device for reflecting light from an LED and the like is provided. The reflector device comprises a reflectant material and a three-dimensional reflector formed from the reflectant material with the reflector having a top and a base and the reflector being entirely free from seams from the top to the base.