# US 2022/0032845 A1 · Multifunctional rearview mirror

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- Number: US 2022/0032845 A1
- Document ID: US20220032845A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/942,771
- Filed: 2020-07-30
- Published: 2022-02-03
- Earliest claimed: 2020-07-30
- Inventors: Chi-Hsiu Chen
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220032845A1

## CPC

- B60R 1/0605: {specially adapted for mounting on trucks, e.g. by C-shaped support means}
- B60Q 1/2665: {on rear-view mirrors (lighting devices for vehicle interior on or for rear-view mirrors B60Q3/258)}
- B60Q 1/343: {Manually actuated switching arrangements therefor (hand actuated multifunction switches B60Q1/1461; B60Q1/40 takes precedence)}
- B60Q 5/006: {indicating risk of collision between vehicles or with pedestrians}
- B60Q 9/007: {providing information about the distance to an obstacle, e.g. varying sound}
- B60R 1/1207: {with lamps; with turn indicators}
- G01S 7/521: Constructional features
- G01S 15/08: Systems for measuring distance only (indirect measurement G01S15/46)
- B60R 2001/1223: {with sensors or transducers}
- B60R 2001/1276: {with radio receivers, loud-speakers or buzzers}
- G01S 15/931: of land vehicles
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- G01S: RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES

## Abstract

A multifunctional rearview mirror includes a casing having first and second receiving spaces. A mirror is mounted to one side of the casing that is formed with the first receiving space. The second receiving space is located under the first receiving space and has a front surface formed with first through-holes. A distance detection and alarm unit is arranged in the second receiving space and includes an ultrasonic distance detection module, an alarm light module, and a buzzer. The ultrasonic distance detection module is eclectically connected with the alarm light module and the buzzer. The alarm light module is arranged in the first through-holes. The ultrasonic distance detection module emits an ultrasonic wave, which is returned to the ultrasonic distance detection module by an object, so that a distance to the object is calculated and the alarm light module and the buzzer are activated according to the distance.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A multifunctional rearview mirror, comprising:
at least one rearview mirror body, which comprises a casing and at least one mirror body, wherein the casing includes a first receiving space that is in communication with the outside and a second receiving space that is closed; the mirror body is rotatably mounted to one side of the casing that is formed with the first receiving space; the second receiving space is located under the first receiving space; and the second receiving space has a front surface that is formed with a plurality of first through-holes; and
a distance detection and alarm unit, which is arranged in the second receiving space and comprises at least one ultrasonic distance detection module, an alarm light module, and a buzzer, wherein the ultrasonic distance detection module is electrically connected with the alarm light module and the buzzer; the alarm light module comprises a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, and a third light-emitting element, and the first light-emitting element, the second light-emitting element, and the third light-emitting element are each arranged in a respective one of the first through-holes, wherein the ultrasonic distance detection module is operable to emit an ultrasonic wave, and upon contacting an object, the ultrasonic wave is returned to the ultrasonic distance detection module, and a distance relative to the object is calculated, such that the first light-emitting element, the second light-emitting element, or the third light-emitting element, and the buzzer are activated according to the distance.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The multifunctional rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein the casing has an outside surface that is formed with a recess, and the buzzer is arranged in the recess.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The multifunctional rearview mirror according to claim 2, wherein the recess is provided therein with at least one fourth light-emitting element in electrical connection with the alarm light module, and the recess is provided thereon with a light-transmitting cover.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The multifunctional rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein the first light-emitting element, the second light-emitting element, or the third light-emitting element is activated to emit light when the distance calculated by the ultrasonic distance detection module is one meter, two meters, or three meters.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The multifunctional rearview mirror according to claim 4, wherein the ultrasonic distance detection module is adapted to electrically connect with an automobile steering unit, the steering unit comprising a turn signal lever, wherein when the turn signal lever is operated, the ultrasonic distance detection module is activated to emit the ultrasonic wave.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The multifunctional rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein the second receiving space is provided with a second through-hole formed in the front surface and located adjacent to the first through-holes, the second receiving space being provided therein with a driving recorder, which comprises at least one lens and a storage unit, the lens corresponding to the second through-hole.