181 |
REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH UTILITY FUNCTIONS |
US11935809 |
2007-11-06 |
US20080080076A1 |
2008-04-03 |
Barry Hutzel; Niall Lynam; Darryl DeWind; John Lindahl |
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a casing with a reflective element and a storage space. The storage space provides storage for at least one accessory and for storing the accessory in the location easily accessible by an occupant of the vehicle whereby the accessory can be inserted into and removed from the storage space for use by an occupant of the vehicle. The storage space may take the form of a recess provided in a top wall of the casing, a recessed portion provided in a front wall, back wall, or end wall of the casing. In one form, the recessed portion houses a pendent accessory which is dockable in and removable from the storage space for use by an occupant of the vehicle. For example, the pendent accessory may comprise a light assembly which is useable as a flashlight independently of the interior rearview mirror assembly or useable as a map light when docked in the mirror assembly. The storage space may also be used to hold workpieces or the like. |
182 |
VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A COMBINATION MIRROR AND STORAGE BIN ASSEMBLY |
US11533526 |
2006-09-20 |
US20080067827A1 |
2008-03-20 |
John M. Tiesler; James R. Mestemaker |
The present invention relates to a vehicle overhead console assembly supportable in a vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the console assembly comprises a console body, an actuator slidably supported by the console body between a first position and a second position, and a storage bin pivotally connected to the console body. The storage bin is pivotally movable between a stowed position, a first use position, and a second use position. The storage bin has a mirror secured thereto. The storage bin has a stop tab that is selectively engageable with a stop surface of the actuator to enable the storage bin to selectively pivot to the first or second use position. |
183 |
Rearview mirror assembly with utility functions |
US11145253 |
2005-06-03 |
US07293888B2 |
2007-11-13 |
Barry W Hutzel; Niall R Lynam; Darryl P DeWind; John O'Lindahl |
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a mirror casing and a support for mounting said mirror casing to a vehicle. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a retractable cord for use by an occupant of the vehicle for coupling to an accessory and which is adapted to couple the accessory to a vehicle system via the housing to provide a link between the accessory and the vehicle system. |
184 |
In-vehicle mount display controller, in-vehicle mount display device, display control method, control program and recording medium |
US10557485 |
2004-05-21 |
US20070040910A1 |
2007-02-22 |
Hideki Kuwata |
The state of a vehicle rear portion such as the state of a rear seat or the like and the state of a vehicle rear side are allowed to be easily grasped at a driver's seat, and also the state of a vehicle front side is allowed to be easily grasped at a rear seat. An in-vehicle display device 10 is equipped with a camera 13, plural monitors 12, 21, an image pickup direction detector 24 for detecting the image pickup direction of the camera 13 and outputting an image pickup direction signal, and a controller 22 for selecting any one of plural monitors 12, 21 on the basis of the image pickup direction signal, and displaying the pickup image of the camera 13 on the selected monitor. |
185 |
Panel attachment system |
US10440027 |
2003-05-16 |
US07104661B2 |
2006-09-12 |
Michael T. Kane; Stephen P. Chininis; Jose Longoria |
A viewing panel device, such as an infant entertainment panel, or a mirror device used inside a motor vehicle for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat secured to the rear seat of the vehicle, or a combination entertainment panel and mirror. The viewing panel device may be employed in a plurality of attachment configurations, for use with a plurality of possible vehicle configurations. In one configuration, the top tether anchorage point included in newer vehicles as part of the LATCH anchorage point system is employed. |
186 |
Two-in-one wide angle automobile mirror |
US11117856 |
2005-04-29 |
US07097314B1 |
2006-08-29 |
Sandra M. Darling |
A mirror device for use inside a vehicle which includes a front seating area, a rear seating area, a sun visor within the front seating area, and a rear seat within the rear seating area. The rear seat has a top surface. The mirror device includes a mirror having a reflective front surface and a rear surface. The mirror device additionally includes an attachment system configured for attaching the mirror alternatively to the sun visor within the front seating area or generally near the rear seat top surface within the rear seating area. |
187 |
Surveillance system for application in taxis |
US11223106 |
2005-09-12 |
US20060055779A1 |
2006-03-16 |
Kin Keung Dennis Li |
The present invention relates to a surveillance system for application in taxis comprising hidden video camera(s), a server, wireless networking facilities, an emergency switch and a central monitoring station in a taxi. The circuit board of the server has a microprocessor installed with software which automatically compresses temporary image backup files and transmits them by long-distance real time transmission via the wireless networking facilities to the central monitoring station for surveillance and permanent backup storage. The present invention effectively prevent offenders from damaging or stealing recorded images stored inside the taxis and destroying evidence of crime. |
188 |
Vehicle compartment monitor |
US10293569 |
2002-11-13 |
US06947071B2 |
2005-09-20 |
Kirstin Eichmann |
The present invention includes devices, systems, and methods for providing a vehicle compartment monitoring system. The embodiments of the invention generally include a display, a camera, and a mechanism for relaying data signals from the camera to the display. |
189 |
On-vehicle rear-seat display device |
US11004059 |
2004-12-06 |
US20050125123A1 |
2005-06-09 |
Tatsumi Kageyama |
A camera is built in a DVD mechanical portion or a display portion of a rear entertainment system, and the camera takes a passenger sat in a rear seat or his or her situations, or a backward scene of the vehicle seen from the rear seat as a moving image or a still image. The picked up video signals are subjected to image processing by an image processor, and are displayed thereon. Moreover, when recording the image taken by the camera, the image is recorded in a recording part as a moving image or a still image according to an input operation via a key input portion. Further, the image taken by the camera is also sent to a front seat navigation-monitor portion, and displayed thereon. |
190 |
Panel attachment system |
US10226566 |
2002-08-23 |
US06857753B2 |
2005-02-22 |
Michael T. Kane |
A viewing panel device, such as a mirror device used inside a motor vehicle for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. The viewing panel device may be employed in a plurality of attachment configurations, for use with a plurality of possible vehicle configurations. In one configuration, the top tether anchorage point included in newer vehicles as part of the LATCH anchorage point system is employed. |
191 |
Wireless remote controlled mirror with integral lighting |
US10306966 |
2002-11-27 |
US06805455B2 |
2004-10-19 |
Erik R. Nielsen; John H. Moselage; Gordon Keller |
A wireless remote controlled mirror having lights to illuminate a subject being viewed in the mirror, while enabling a user to selectively adjust a view of the subject from a remote location. When attached to a rear seat of a vehicle, the mirror can be remotely adjusted to view a child in a rear-facing safety seat. The mirror includes a base adapted to mount to an object, a reflective lens that moves relative to the base, one or more electric motors to drive the reflective lens, and a receiver that detects a command signal from a wireless remote controller and energizes a motor to reorient the reflective lens to view the child. A plurality of light sources are selectively energized to emit light toward the subject, so that the mirror is usable after dark. The mirror can alternatively be mounted on other portions of a vehicle. |
192 |
Vehicle mirror assembly |
US10808953 |
2004-03-25 |
US20040190167A1 |
2004-09-30 |
Russell
Berger |
A mirror assembly, which is attached to a head rest portion of a rear seat in a motor vehicle, is provided. The mirror assembly includes a base plate, at least one fastening strap, universal ball joint, and mirror housing that holds a reflective mirror. The mirror is used for viewing a child sitting in a rear-facing child safety seat. The safety seat is placed on the rear seat of the motor vehicle so that the child faces rearward. The mirror allows a driver or passenger in the front seat of the vehicle to observe the child by looking in the rear view mirror of the vehicle. The mirror assembly can be either mounted directly to the head rest or directly to the seat back or to both the head rest and the seat back thereby bridging the gap therebetween. |
193 |
Panel attachment system |
US10802297 |
2004-03-16 |
US20040179282A1 |
2004-09-16 |
Michael
T.
Kane |
A viewing panel device, such as a mirror device used inside a motor vehicle for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a support structure is attached to a rear surface of the viewing panel. In a more particular embodiment, the support structure includes a bottom panel having a top surface and a bottom surface that can contact the seat back top surface, and a diagonal support element that extends between the rear surface of the viewing panel at an upper end of the support element and the top surface of the bottom panel at a lower end of the support element. In another embodiment, the viewing panel device may be employed in a plurality of attachment configurations, for use with a plurality of possible vehicle configurations. In one configuration, the top tether anchorage point included in newer vehicles as part of the LATCH anchorage point system is employed. |
194 |
Tether Attached Back Seat Safety Mirror |
US10397501 |
2003-03-26 |
US20040160686A1 |
2004-08-19 |
Patricia
Nolan-Brown |
Abstract of the Disclosure A device is described for observing an infant in a rear facing safety seat located in the rear seat of a motor vehicle. A rear seat mirror has a front reflecting surface and a back surface. A mirror positioning structure is connected to the back surface by a v-shaped arrangement of support surfaces. A mirror attachment assembly includes at least one strap having a secured end connected to at least one of the back surface and the mirror positioning structure, and a free end having a fastener capable of connecting to a tether anchor associated with the rear seat. |
195 |
Car seat monitoring device |
US10045999 |
2002-04-05 |
US20030189165A1 |
2003-10-09 |
Derrick Anthony Fitzroy
Samuels
SR.; Edward
George
Kearns; James
Edward
Kemble |
A Child Seat monitoring system for use in automobiles. An optical arrangement is situated in the vehicle such that a driver of the vehicle may view the occupant of the Child Seat for position, disposition or presence in the seat. The Child Seat contains a sensing device to detect the presence or not of an occupant. An alarm is given when the driver's door of the vehicle is opened and the Child Seat is occupied. The optical system includes lights for illumination of the Child Seat. The optical system may be used separately from the Seat sensors or vice versa. |
196 |
Wireless remote controlled mirror |
US09895148 |
2001-06-29 |
US06585384B2 |
2003-07-01 |
Erik R. Nielsen; Paul R. Illian, Sr.; John H. Moselage; Adam L. Smith; Gordon Keller |
A wireless remote controlled mirror enabling a user to selectively adjust a view from a remote location. A preferred embodiment enables a driver to remotely control a mirror attached to a rear seat of a vehicle to remotely adjust the view of a child in a rear-facing safety seat. A preferred embodiment includes a base that mounts to an object (such as the safety seat or the rear seat), a reflective lens that moves relative to the base, one or more electric motors to drive the reflective lens, and a receiver that detects a command signal from a wireless remote controller and energizes the one or more motors to reorient the reflective lens to view the child. The mirror can alternatively be mounted on other portions of a vehicle, e.g., as a remote controlled side mirror. |
197 |
Wireless remote controlled mirror with integral lighting |
US10306966 |
2002-11-27 |
US20030086191A1 |
2003-05-08 |
Erik
R.
Nielsen; John
H.
Moselage; Gordon
Keller |
A wireless remote controlled mirror having lights to illuminate a subject being viewed in the mirror, while enabling a user to selectively adjust a view of the subject from a remote location. When attached to a rear seat of a vehicle, the mirror can be remotely adjusted to view a child in a rear-facing safety seat. The mirror includes a base adapted to mount to an object, a reflective lens that moves relative to the base, one or more electric motors to drive the reflective lens, and a receiver that detects a command signal from a wireless remote controller and energizes a motor to reorient the reflective lens to view the child. A plurality of light sources are selectively energized to emit light toward the subject, so that the mirror is usable after dark. The mirror can alternatively be mounted on other portions of a vehicle. |
198 |
Panel attachment system |
US10226566 |
2002-08-23 |
US20030039041A1 |
2003-02-27 |
Sandra
M.
Darling; Michael
T.
Kane |
A viewing panel device, such as a mirror device used inside a motor vehicle for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. The viewing panel device may be employed in a plurality of attachment configurations, for use with a plurality of possible vehicle configurations. In one configuration, the top tether anchorage point included in newer vehicles as part of the LATCH anchorage point system is employed. |
199 |
System and method for vision enhancement in a vehicle |
US10169419 |
2002-06-27 |
US20030002165A1 |
2003-01-02 |
Larry
Mathias; Paul
R.
Amos; Jonathan
Peter
Cansfield; Eugene
J.
Sobleski |
A vision enhancement system for a vehicle includes a camera (22) and a display (20). The camera (22) and display (20) are coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera (22) is configured to view the interior of the vehicle and to generate a video signal representative of the interior of the vehicle. The display (20) is coupled to the interior of the vehicle and coupled to the camera (22). The display (20) is configured to display the video signal. |
200 |
Rear-facing child seat mirror device |
US09566753 |
2000-05-09 |
US20020036846A1 |
2002-03-28 |
Derek
A.
Edgar |
An assembly for observing an infant in a rear facing child safety seat located on a rear seat of a motor vehicle which includes a mirror and a mirror support arm. The mirror support arm includes a base or lower portion that is configured to be coupled to a child seat or otherwise held in position thereby. An upper portion of the mirror support arm includes a portion that is configured to secure the mirror thereto in an adjustable manner, so that the mirror can be aligned to provide a person sitting in a front seat of the motor vehicle with a line of sight to the infant which line of sight that is directed off the mirror and a rear view mirror that is provided in the front portion of the motor vehicle. |