Conversation mirror/intercom
AssigneePrince Corporation
InventorSteven P. Dykstra
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Abstract
A combined conversation mirror and intercom is mounted in a mirror frame pivotally mounted to a vehicle accessory, such as an overhead console. The frame is movable between an unobtrusive stored position and an extended use position located such that the vehicle operator can see mid or rear seat passengers, and, similarly, the mid or rear seat passengers can see the vehicle operator. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an electrical switch is coupled between the mirror frame and vehicle accessory such that movement of the mirror frame actuates the switch for powering the intercom circuit.
Claims14
A conversation mirror/intercom for a vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle accessory for mounting to the roof area of a vehicle near a vehicle operator;
- a mirror frame mounted to said vehicle accessory for movement between stored and use positions;
- a conversation mirror positioned in said mirror frame;
- an electrical circuit including a first transducer and an amplifier, said transducer positioned in said mirror frame;
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- a second transducer for positioning in spaced relationship to said first transducer, wherein said electrical circuit is actuated upon movement of the mirror frame from a stored to a use position, allowing verbal communication between the vehicle occupants.
A conversation mirror/intercom for a vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle accessory for mounting to the roof area of a vehicle near a vehicle operator;
- a mirror frame pivotally mounted to said vehicle accessory for movement between stored and use positions;
- a conversation mirror positioned in said mirror frame;
- an electrical circuit including a microphone and an amplifier, said microphone positioned in said mirror frame;
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- a speaker for positioning in a rear seat area of a vehicle, wherein said electrical circuit is actuated upon movement of the mirror frame from a stored to a use position for activating the microphone and the speaker allowing verbal communication between vehicle occupants.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.