Instantly switchable see-through vehicular rear-view mirror
First Claim
1. An electronically-controlled transitioning panel for a rearview mirror comprising:
- a transition panel configured to move between a closed state and an open state, wherein the transition panel is transparent when in the open state and is opaque when in the closed state, wherein the closed state defines a reflective-mirrored state of the transition panel;
the transition panel comprising an adjustable optical blind;
the adjustable optical blind comprising a plurality of micro-blinds;
each of the plurality of micro-blinds comprising a micro-blind body and a corresponding fixed terminal, wherein each micro-blind body is connected to the corresponding fixed terminal;
each micro-blind body being configured to move between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein, when in the open configuration, each micro-blind body of the plurality of micro-blinds is coiled relative to the corresponding fixed terminal, and wherein, when in the closed configuration, each micro-blind body of the plurality of micro-blinds has a planar surface.
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Abstract
An adjustable rearview mirror that is designed to quickly transition between transparent and reflective states. The apparatus is configured to resemble traditional rearview mirrors used in vehicles. The apparatus includes a window mount, a pivoting connection arm, and a user controlled mirror panel. The window mount connects the rearview mirror to the windshield of a vehicle. The pivoting connection arm enables a user to reposition the rearview mirror at will. The user controlled panel can be placed into a reflective or a transparent state based on user input. A user is able to gain a relatively unhindered view of traffic through a vehicle windshield.
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23 Claims
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1. An electronically-controlled transitioning panel for a rearview mirror comprising:
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a transition panel configured to move between a closed state and an open state, wherein the transition panel is transparent when in the open state and is opaque when in the closed state, wherein the closed state defines a reflective-mirrored state of the transition panel; the transition panel comprising an adjustable optical blind; the adjustable optical blind comprising a plurality of micro-blinds; each of the plurality of micro-blinds comprising a micro-blind body and a corresponding fixed terminal, wherein each micro-blind body is connected to the corresponding fixed terminal; each micro-blind body being configured to move between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein, when in the open configuration, each micro-blind body of the plurality of micro-blinds is coiled relative to the corresponding fixed terminal, and wherein, when in the closed configuration, each micro-blind body of the plurality of micro-blinds has a planar surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23)
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12. An electronically-controlled transitioning panel for a rearview mirror comprising:
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a transition panel configured to move between a closed state and an open state, wherein the transition panel is transparent when in the open state and is opaque when in the closed state, wherein the closed state defines a reflective-mirrored state of the transition panel; the transition panel comprising an adjustable optical blind, wherein the adjustable optical blind comprises a plurality of micro-blinds, each of the plurality of micro-blinds comprising a micro-blind body, and wherein each micro-blind body is connected to a corresponding fixed terminal; the adjustable optical blind being configured to move between a closed configuration and an open configuration. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An electronically-controlled transitioning panel for a rearview mirror comprising:
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a transition panel configured to move between a closed state and an open state, wherein the transition panel is transparent when in the open state and is opaque when in the closed state, wherein the closed state defines a reflective-mirrored state of the transition panel; the transition panel comprising an adjustable optical blind, the adjustable optical blind being configured to move between a closed configuration and an open configuration; wherein the adjustable optical blind comprises a plurality of slats, the plurality of slats being configured to pivot between the closed configuration and the open configuration. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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