SWITCHABLE REARVIEW MIRROR ELEMENT WITH ANTI-REFLECTION MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH A DISPLAY

摘要

The embodiments described herein generally relate to a rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, they relate to a rearview mirror assembly including a switchable reflective element and a display. The switchable reflective element is a type that is selectively switchable between a reflective mode and a transmissive mode. The display is positioned behind the switchable reflective element for displaying images through the switchable reflective element when in the transmissive mode. The rearview mirror assembly may further include either an anti-reflection coating provided on at least one of the front and rear sides of the switchable reflective element, or first and second prisms provided on opposite sides of the switchable reflective element.

主权项

1. A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
a switchable reflective element that is selectively switchable between a reflective mode and a transmissive mode, wherein said switchable reflective element includes a front side and a rear side, where the front side is closer to a driver of the vehicle; a display positioned behind the rear side of said switchable reflective element for displaying images through said switchable reflective element when in the transmissive mode; and an anti-reflection coating provided on at least one of the front and rear sides of said switchable reflective element.