Patent ID: 9215429
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B05D,B60R,G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A rear-view mirror unit and modular monitor system for enhanced viewing by a vehicle operator of areas within or exterior to a bus or public transit vehicle comprising: a rear-view mirror unit mounted forward of the vehicle operator, said rear-view mirror unit having a first area with a first reflectivity not less than about 20% and a second area with a second reflectivity not less than about 20%; at least one monitor module removably connected to a rear side of said rear-view mirror unit, said at least one monitor module installed behind and viewable through the first area of said rear-view mirror unit having the first reflectivity, and said at least one monitor module removable from and reconnectable to the rear side of said rear-view mirror unit without affecting the structure or position of said rear-view mirror unit; and a first image capture device mounted at a first location on the vehicle and configured to capture and transmit at least a first image to said at least one monitor module, the first image being displayable on said at least one monitor module through the first area of said rear-view mirror unit.