Light system

摘要

According to another aspect of the present invention, a light system for use in a rearview mirror assembly is provided and includes a light source and a first optical element. Said first optical element has a collection optic configured to direct light received from said light source, a reflector optic in optical communication with said collection optic and configured to reflect light from said collection optic, a plurality of light steering areas configured to steer light propagating in said first optical element, and a light spreading optic configured to spread light exiting said first optical element. A second optical element is in optical communication with said first optical element and is configured to diffuse light received from said first optical element to illuminate an indicia.

主权项

1. A light system for use in a rearview mirror assembly, comprising:
a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side; a light source located on the first side; a first optical element adjacent the first side and having:
a collection optic configured to direct light received from the light source; anda plurality of light steering areas configured to steer light propagating in the first optical element, wherein light steered from each of the plurality of light steering areas exits the first optical element via an output surface located adjacent to the collection optic; and a second optical element adjacent the second side of the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is at least partially positioned between the first optical element and the second optical element.