Patent ID: 7006129
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: B60R,H04N

Abstract:
1. A rear-view display system for vehicle comprising: a camera disposed near a rear of the vehicle, the camera being generally rearward facing; a display in the general form of a rear-view mirror, the display being disposed near a top center portion of a windshield of the vehicle, the display being configured to display a video image acquired by the camera; at least one position sensor coupled to the display; and a servo system coupled to the camera, the servo system being configured to controllably direct the camera in both horizontal and vertical directions based upon information obtained from the at least one position sensor wherein the direction of the camera is controllably moved in both horizontal and vertical directions so that the visual image on the display is similar to that which would be seen in a conventional rear view mirror that is moved in the same position.