Systems for improving side-mirror functionality of a vehicle
First Claim
1. An integrated side mirror, comprising:
- a first aperture on an exterior surface of a portion of a vehicle, the exterior surface exposed to an exterior environment around the vehicle;
a second aperture on an interior surface of the portion of the vehicle, the interior surface exposed to a cabin of the vehicle;
a first transmissive optic disposed in the first aperture;
a second transmissive optic disposed in the second aperture and directly visible to a driver; and
an optical element disposed along an optical path between the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic;
wherein the optical element, in combination with the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, has a field of view encompassing a side environment of the vehicle, a rear environment of the vehicle, or combinations thereof, andwherein the first transmissive optic, the optical element, and the second transmissive optic are directly coupled to define the optical path.
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Abstract
Systems are presented for improving side mirror functionality of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the systems involve a side mirror with an adjustable profile. The systems include an actuator for altering the adjustable profile of a mirror in response to signals from a sensor (e.g., a camera). The mirror is coupled to a side of the vehicle through the actuator. In another embodiment, the systems involve an integrated side mirror. The systems include a first transmissive optic, a second transmissive optic, and at least one optical element that enable a field of view to be seen through a portion of the vehicle. In an additional embodiment, the systems involve a display system for integrating side-mirror functionality into a display image. The display system includes an image processing unit and a display unit for forming a display image at a location visible to a driver. The display image includes a field of view imaged by a sensor. Other systems are presented.
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20 Claims
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1. An integrated side mirror, comprising:
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a first aperture on an exterior surface of a portion of a vehicle, the exterior surface exposed to an exterior environment around the vehicle; a second aperture on an interior surface of the portion of the vehicle, the interior surface exposed to a cabin of the vehicle; a first transmissive optic disposed in the first aperture; a second transmissive optic disposed in the second aperture and directly visible to a driver; and an optical element disposed along an optical path between the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic; wherein the optical element, in combination with the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, has a field of view encompassing a side environment of the vehicle, a rear environment of the vehicle, or combinations thereof, and wherein the first transmissive optic, the optical element, and the second transmissive optic are directly coupled to define the optical path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An integrated side mirror, comprising:
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a first aperture on an exterior surface of a side door of a vehicle; a first transmissive optic disposed in the first aperture and exposed to an exterior environment of the vehicle; a second aperture on an interior surface of the side door of the vehicle; a second transmissive optic disposed in the second aperture and directly visible to a driver; and an optical element directly coupled to the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, wherein the optical element defines an optical path between the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, and wherein the optical element, in combination with the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, has a field of view encompassing a side environment of the vehicle, a rear environment of the vehicle, or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An integrated side mirror, comprising:
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a first aperture on an exterior surface of a portion of a vehicle, the exterior surface exposed to an exterior environment around the vehicle; a first transmissive optic disposed in the first aperture; a second aperture on an interior surface of the portion of the vehicle, the interior surface exposed to a cabin of the vehicle; a second transmissive optic disposed in the second aperture and directly visible to a driver; and a mirror directly coupled to the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, wherein the first transmissive optic, the mirror, and the second transmissive optic define an optical path, and wherein the mirror, in combination with the first transmissive optic and the second transmissive optic, has a field of view encompassing a side environment of the vehicle, a rear environment of the vehicle, or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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