Interior rearview mirror assembly with integrated indicator symbol
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1. An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
- a reflective element not supported by a bezel;
a mirror housing to support the reflective element;
at least one user input; and
at least one symbol disposed behind the reflective element for representing a function to be performed upon actuation of the at least one user input,wherein the at least one user input is configured to determine user proximity to the reflective element and activate and thereby change the appearance of the at least one symbol upon sensing user movement,wherein the at least one symbol is illuminated by at least one illumination source when activated,wherein the reflective element is transflective such that the at least one symbol is visible upon activation and hidden upon deactivation, andwherein the at least one symbol is activated after at least one of the following conditions;
starting an ignition of the vehicle, opening of a vehicle door, and depending upon status of headlamps of the vehicle.
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Abstract
An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles relating to interior rearview mirror assemblies without a frame or bezel having inputs corresponding to elements representing a symbol. The symbols are located behind a reflective element and not visible until activated by selection of the corresponding input or other means.
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25 Claims
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1. An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
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a reflective element not supported by a bezel; a mirror housing to support the reflective element; at least one user input; and at least one symbol disposed behind the reflective element for representing a function to be performed upon actuation of the at least one user input, wherein the at least one user input is configured to determine user proximity to the reflective element and activate and thereby change the appearance of the at least one symbol upon sensing user movement, wherein the at least one symbol is illuminated by at least one illumination source when activated, wherein the reflective element is transflective such that the at least one symbol is visible upon activation and hidden upon deactivation, and wherein the at least one symbol is activated after at least one of the following conditions;
starting an ignition of the vehicle, opening of a vehicle door, and depending upon status of headlamps of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A mirror system of a vehicle, comprising:
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an interior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element not supported by a bezel, a mirror housing to support the reflective element, at least one user input, and at least one symbol disposed behind the reflective element for representing a function to be performed upon actuation of the at least one user input, wherein the reflective element is a transflective element such that the at least one symbol is visible upon activation and hidden during deactivation and wherein the at least one symbol is activated by sensing user movement, wherein the at least one symbol is illuminated by at least one illumination source when activated, and wherein the at least one symbol is activated after at least one of the following conditions;
starting an ignition of the vehicle, opening of a vehicle door, and depending upon status of headlamps of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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