Patent ID: 7524092
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B60Q,B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A rear-view side mirror for a vehicle comprising: a mirror housing attached to an outer surface of a vehicle, said mirror housing having a first opening; a mirror located in said first opening; a light emitter assembly located in said mirror housing including a light source that provides at least a turn signal light in at least one of three directions, outputting to the front side or rear of said vehicle through a second opening in said mirror, said rear output taking place through a side end area led away from said outer surface of the vehicle, said side end area ending a distance from an edge of said first opening, said side end area providing a passage for said signal that is not visible to a driver; and one or more structures that direct at least a part of the light from said light source to an output, the light exiting said output being visible by the driver as a function control light of said light source; wherein said output is located in an area of shadow for the driver.