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Mirror monitor using two levels of reflectivity and transmissibility

  • US 10,549,695 B1
  • Filed: 04/14/2017
  • Issued: 02/04/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of displaying an image on a rear-view mirror unit mounted forward of a vehicle operator for enhanced viewing by a vehicle operator of areas within or exterior to a bus or public transit vehicle, the rear-view mirror unit comprises an overall length of substantially 30 inches with a first area having a first reflectivity and a second area having a second reflectivity, the first reflectivity not less than about 20% and the second reflectivity not less than about 20%, the method comprising:

  • capturing, by a first image capture device mounted at a first location in the vehicle at least a first image, wherein the first location provides a view of an external rear of the vehicle;

    transmitting, by the first image capture device, the first image to at least one monitor one monitor module removably connectable to the rear-view mirror unit and viewable through the first area of the rear-view mirror unit having the first reflectivity not less than about 20% and configured to be substantially similar to the second area with the second reflectivity not less than about 20% when the first image is transmitted to at least one monitor module and when viewed at least from a position at or near the vehicle operator; and

    preventing display of the first image in response to receiving one or more triggering signals.

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