Patent ID: 9637054
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: B60R

Claim:
1. A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising: a switchable reflective element that is a switchable liquid crystal reflective element that, in response to an electrical potential, is selectively switchable between a reflective mode and a transmissive mode, wherein said switchable reflective element includes a front side and a rear side, where the front side is closer to a driver of the vehicle; a display positioned behind the rear side of said switchable reflective element for displaying images through said switchable reflective element when in the transmissive mode such that a large percentage of light from said display is transmitted through said switchable reflective element while ambient light and glare light are absorbed; and an anti-reflection coating provided on at least one of the front and rear sides of said switchable reflective element, wherein, when in the reflective mode, said switchable reflective element reflects ambient light and glare light.