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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7920601 | Vehicular communications system having improved serial communication A communications system for controlling equipment associated with a vehicle, includes a micro-controller (604) and a digital serial communication link (621, 622, 662, 663) using a multiplexed timing signal and first data signal. A camera or image senso... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7920053 | Notification system and method thereof A notification system and method of visual notification of different types of events by flashing different colors is provided, wherein the notification system includes a master controller and a notification device. The master controller is configured to communicate ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7916380 | Variable reflectance mirrors and windows Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable choles... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7884995 | Electrochromic device having an improved fill port plug An electrochromic device including: (a) a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (b) a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (c) an electrochromic medium ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7881839 | Image acquisition and processing systems for vehicle equipment control An apparatus is provided that includes at least one image sensor, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to receive at least a portion of at least one image from the at least one image sensor, wherein an aim of the at least one image sensor is a fun... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7864400 | Vehicle rearview mirror with spotter mirror A mirror element comprising a front element, a rear element, electrochromic material therebetween, and a spotter optic located at the rear surface of the front element. At least a portion of the spotter optic has a first radius of curvature and at least a portion of... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7864398 | Electro-optical element including metallic films and methods for applying the same A method for manufacturing an electrochromic element comprises providing a first substrate having first and second surfaces opposite one another and a first edge surface, providing a second substrate having third and fourth surfaces opposite one another and a second... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7855821 | Electrochromic compounds and associated media and devices An electrochromic device having an electrochromic medium which includes a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R1-R10 are the same or different and comprise H, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, p... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7835059 | Tristate electrochromic device An electrochromic medium for use in a tristate electrochromic device, comprising: (a) at least one solvent; (b) at least one anodic material; (c) at least one cathodic material, wherein both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7830583 | Electro-optical element including IMI coatings An electrochromic element comprises a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second substrate in spaced-apart relationship to the first substrate and having a third surface facing the second surface and a fourth sur... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7825600 | System for controlling vehicle equipment A system and method of automatically controlling exterior vehicle lights includes an image sensor and a controller to generate control signals. The control signals are derived based on information obtained from the image sensor as well as other detected parameters p... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7822490 | Variable transmission window constructions An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows. The electrical control system of the present invention comprises a master control circuit for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7821696 | Electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the re... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7817020 | Optical user interface system for automotive modules A rearview assembly for a vehicle including a mounting structure for mounting to a vehicle, a rearward viewing device, and housing with a position sensor, is provided. The position sensor includes first and second radiation emitters, a radiation reception element, a... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7803285 | Liquid crystal display device and associated liquid crystal media for use in the same A reverse mode liquid crystal display device, including: a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; an insulating la... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7784953 | Quick-attach mirror mounting structure facilitating assembly An apparatus includes a mirror head assembly including a rearwardly-extending ball section, and a mirror support assembly including a tube having a larger-diameter mid-section and a smaller-diameter tapered end section. A socket on the mirror support assembly, when ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7772966 | Vehicle rearview mirror assembly incorporating a communication system A vehicle communication and control system is provided that may be more readily installed in a vehicle and that utilizes minimal additional wiring. According to some of the disclosed embodiments, the electrical components of the “brick” of a communication and co... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7746535 | Blind connector for rearview mirror A rearview mirror assembly comprising a rear housing section with wiring connected to a first electrical connection device and a circuit board with a second electrical connection device, with first electrical connection device and the second electrical connection de... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7746534 | Thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7719750 | Vehicular rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating these elements The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7718943 | Moisture sensor for optically detecting moisture The present invention provides various improvements in components for optical based moisture sensing systems and to moisture sensing systems incorporating the components. In at least one embodiment an imager sensor based moisture sensing system is provided that is c... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7706046 | Rearview mirror element having a circuit mounted to the rear surface of the element According to the present invention, a rearview mirror comprises a first substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, a reflective coating disposed on a surface of the first substrate, and an electronic circuit component secured to the rear surface of the fir... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7700906 | Optical elements, related manufacturing methods and assemblies incorporating optical elements The present invention relates to various optical elements, related manufacturing methods and systems incorporating the optical elements. In at least one embodiment an optical element is provided that improves a vision system's capability to accurately measure a spec... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7696903 | Imaging system for detecting vehicle and human movement A traffic system for alerting a driver of a vehicle to a traffic sign includes a sensor and a control unit. The sensor may be an image sensor and the control unit may comprise a graphic processing unit (GPU) to detect the optical flow of objects in the captured imag... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7688495 | Thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7684103 | Controllably dissolving spacing member and associated electrochromic device and method for manufacturing the same An electrochromic device including a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained wit... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7683326 | Vehicle vision system with high dynamic range A vehicular vision system is disclosed comprising a high dynamic range. The systems and methods are advantages for rear vision, collision avoidance, obstacle detection, adaptive cruise control, rain sensing, exterior light control, and lane departure warning, as wel... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7679809 | Variable reflectance mirrors and windows Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable choles... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7663798 | Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface reflector The inventive electrochromic mirror may be used in a vehicle rearview mirror assembly having a light source positioned behind the electrochromic mirror for selectively projecting light through the mirror and/or a light sensor positioned behind the electrochromic mir... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7653215 | System for controlling exterior vehicle lights A system and method of automatically controlling exterior vehicle lights includes an image sensor and a controller to generate control signals. The control signals are derived based on information obtained from the image sensor as well as other detected parameters p... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7630803 | Image processing system to control vehicle headlamps or other vehicle equipment An imaging system of the invention includes an image array sensor including a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels generates a signal indicative of the amount of light received on the pixel. The imaging system further includes an analog to digital converter for q... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7616768 | Vehicle accessory microphone having mechanism for reducing line-induced noise A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers positioned in one or more housings. A processing circuit is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone in combination with the processing circuit very effectively canc... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7616126 | Optical particle detectors A particle sensor is provided that includes a light source, an optical transducer, and a controller, wherein the controller is in communication with the light source and the optical transducer. The controller is configured to reject substantially all signals except ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7613327 | Vehicle automatic exterior light control A system and method of automatically controlling vehicle headlamps including an image sensor and a controller to generate headlamp control signals. ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7612929 | Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge A mirror includes an electro-optic mirror subassembly, and a thin-profiled bezel attached around a perimeter of the electrochromic mirror subassembly. The electro-optic mirror subassembly is supported on a carrier by an adheringly bonded heater and foam tape in a la... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7602542 | Vehicular rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating these elements The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same. Area of the effective field of view of the electro-optic mirror element substantially equals to that defined by the outermost perimeter of the ele... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7599134 | Vision system The present invention relates to improved optical structures, related manufacturing processes and assemblies incorporating the improved optical structures. In at least one embodiment accurate light source color information is provided throughout substantially the en... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7570413 | Vehicular rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating these elements The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same. ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7568823 | Systems and components for enhancing rear vision from a vehicle A vehicle system is disclosed that includes a vehicle lamp assembly including a plurality of LEDs that emit white light so as to function as an illuminator light. The lamp assembly also may include a plurality of LEDs that emit colored light to function as a signal ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7567291 | Vehicle vision system A vehicle viewing system including a camera system for generating a signal corresponding to a scene by integrating light from the scene incident on pixel cells having a variable integration time, a display system for presenting a visual representation of the scene, ... | 07/28/2009 |
