Patent ID: 6501371
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A reflective surface positioning apparatus comprising:first transponder means for transmitting and receiving occupant locating signals for locating part of an occupant of a vehicle and for producing a first location signal indicative of a location of the part of the vehicle occupant; second transponder means for transmitting and receiving object locating signals for locating an object external to the vehicle and for producing a second location signal indicative of a location of the external object; first means for utilizing the first location signal to cause positioning of a first reflective surface to a first default position; and second means for utilizing the second location signal to reposition the first reflective surface to a first temporary position for providing a view of the external object to the part of the vehicle occupant for a predetermined time interval and then returning the first reflective surface to the default position.