Switchable vanity mirror in electrochromic sun visor

A visor assembly for an automobile comprising:

• an outer perimeter;
• an electrochromic device configured to switch between a transparent state and a darkened state, the electrochromic device comprising:
• a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface;
• a second substrate spaced away from the first substrate and defining a third element surface and a fourth element surface;
• and
• an electroactive medium positioned between the first and second substrates;
• a liquid-crystal device configured to switch between a twisted state and an untwisted state;
• a reflective polarizer positioned between the electrochromic device and the liquid-crystal device;
• and
• an absorbing polarizer located on an opposite side of the liquid-crystal device than the reflective polarizer.

A visor assembly for an automobile comprising:

• an outer perimeter;
• an electrochromic device configured to switch between a transparent state and a darkened state, the electrochromic device comprising:
• a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface;
• a second substrate spaced away from the first substrate and defining a third element surface and a fourth element surface;
• and
• an electroactive medium positioned between the first and second substrates;
• a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer;
• a liquid-crystal device sandwiched between the first and second electrode layers and configured to switch between a twisted state and an untwisted state;
• and
• a reflective polarizer positioned between the electrochromic device and the liquid-crystal device.