INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
First Claim
1. An information display system for a vehicle, said information display system comprising:
- an interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a mirror case having a reflective element, said mirror case being adapted to mount to a vehicle; and
wherein said reflective element comprises a variable reflectance element, said variable reflectance element including an electro-optic medium disposed between a first sheet and a second sheet, said first sheet having a transparent conductive coating on its side contacted by said electro-optic medium, said second sheet having a metallic mirror reflector on its side contacted by said electro-optic medium, said metallic mirror reflector of said variable reflectance element being partially transmissive to visible light;
a carrier positioned in said mirror case, said carrier having a display element for displaying one or more indicia through said reflective element.
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Abstract
An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflective coating on one side of the substrate, and a window therethrough. The carrier has a display element for displaying one or more indicia through the window to define a display area on the reflective element. The carrier comprises a plate member, with a first portion and a second portion offset rearwardly from the reflective element and from the first portion. The second portion includes the display element. Preferably, the interior rearview mirror assembly further includes at least one light assembly for displaying the indicia through said window so that it is visible to an occupant of the vehicle.
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1 Claim
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1. An information display system for a vehicle, said information display system comprising:
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an interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a mirror case having a reflective element, said mirror case being adapted to mount to a vehicle; and wherein said reflective element comprises a variable reflectance element, said variable reflectance element including an electro-optic medium disposed between a first sheet and a second sheet, said first sheet having a transparent conductive coating on its side contacted by said electro-optic medium, said second sheet having a metallic mirror reflector on its side contacted by said electro-optic medium, said metallic mirror reflector of said variable reflectance element being partially transmissive to visible light; a carrier positioned in said mirror case, said carrier having a display element for displaying one or more indicia through said reflective element.
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