Patent ID: 7300170
Filing Date: 2007-11-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A viewing apparatus for use with an electronic device having an operating panel, the viewing apparatus adapted to allow a person to view the operating panel from a line of sight that extends from an elevation lower than an elevation of the operating panel, the viewing apparatus comprising: an adjustable neck having a first end coupled to the device and a second end movable with respect to the first end, the neck having at least one joint permitting movement of the first end of the neck to different positions with respect to the second end of the neck; and a mirror coupled to the second end of the adjustable neck, the mirror having a concave reflecting surface and being positionable to both reflect an image of an operating panel located generally below the mirror into another portion of the mirror and to re-reflect the reflected image towards a line of sight extending from an elevation lower than the elevation of the operating panel.