Patent ID: 6630888
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: B60Q,B60R,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:a housing configured for attachment to the vehicle; a mirror pane configured for attachment to the housing, the mirror pane having a reflective surface defining a first portion and a second portion, the reflective surface being partially removed such that the first and second portions are partially reflective and partially transmissive; at least one picture taking apparatus located on a rear side of the mirror pane and adjacent the first portion of the mirror pane; a sensor located on the rear side of the mirror pane for sensing an ambient light level; and a radiation emitting element located on the rear side of the mirror pane, the second portion being disposed in front of the radiation emitting display element such that the radiation emitting element emits light at least partially through the second portion, the radiation emitting element being activated upon the sensor element sensing an ambient light level below a predetermined level.