Patent ID: 11964614
Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  G | IPC B  G

Claim 0:
1. A glare control system, comprising:
a rearview assembly disposed on an exterior of a vehicle and having a display element configured to reflect images of scenes exterior to the vehicle;
an ambient light sensor configured to determine levels of ambient light;
a blind spot module comprising at least one sensor and operable to detect other vehicles located in a field of view exterior to and to the side and rear of the vehicle;
an electro-optic element associated with the display element and configured to selectively darken and clear upon the receipt of appropriate instructions, wherein the electro-optic element is free of a glare sensor; and
a controller in communication with the blind spot module, the ambient light sensor, and the electro-optic element;
wherein, in response to the receipt of appropriate inputs from the blind spot module and the ambient light sensor, the controller is configured to transmit instructions to the electro-optic element;
wherein the appropriate inputs include inputs indicating that ambient light levels are low and that a vehicle has been detected by the blind spot monitor; and
wherein the controller is configured to, upon the receipt of the instructions, selectively cause the dimming of the electro-optic element.