Vehicle mirror having a light source
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1. A vehicle mirror comprising:
- a mirror assembly comprising a mirror unit and a support for the mirror unit, wherein the mirror unit provides a field of view for a driver of the vehicle; and
a light source mounted to the mirror assembly and configured to illuminate the field of view provided by the mirror unit, anda sensor mounted to the light source for detecting movement in front of the vehicle or to a side of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A vehicle mirror comprises a lens, a reflective member disposed so as to receive light from the lens, and a support disposed so as to support the lens and the reflective member. A control system is connected to the reflective member and is effective to control the reflection of the reflective member. Various techniques are disclosed to control the reflection including the use of photochromic coatings, LCDs, and motor control assemblies.
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1. A vehicle mirror comprising:
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a mirror assembly comprising a mirror unit and a support for the mirror unit, wherein the mirror unit provides a field of view for a driver of the vehicle; and a light source mounted to the mirror assembly and configured to illuminate the field of view provided by the mirror unit, and a sensor mounted to the light source for detecting movement in front of the vehicle or to a side of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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