Patent ID: 6166848
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60Q,B60R,G02F,H01L

Abstract:
An electrochromic mirror for use in a rearview mirror assembly having a light source positioned behind the electrochromic mirror for selectively projecting light therethrough, said electrochromic mirror comprising:front and rear spaced elements, each having front and rear surfaces and being sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber;a transparent first electrode including a layer of conductive material disposed on said rear surface of said front element;an electrochromic medium contained within said chamber; anda second electrode overlying said front surface of said rear element, said second electrode including a layer of reflective material and a coating of electrically conductive material that is at least partially transmissive and is disposed over substantially all of the front surface of said rear element, wherein said second electrode includes a region in front of the light source that is at least partially transmissive.