Multi-display mirror system and method for expanded view around a vehicle

An automotive mirror system comprising:

• an electrochromic (EC) mirror element;
• a plurality of imaging devices attached to the vehicle;
• a plurality of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for projecting light through the EC element;
• a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a matrix configuration for providing backlighting to the plurality of LCDs;
• and
• wherein a single image can be displayed over the plurality of LCDs such that at least one driver assist function is provided to the driver for enhancing safe vehicle operation.

An multi-display vehicular rearview mirror system for providing a driver with enhanced driver assist functionality comprising:

• an electrochromic (EC) mirror element for use inside a vehicle;
• a plurality of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for displaying information through the rear of the EC mirror element;
• a plurality of light emitting diodes formed into a matrix configuration for providing backlighting to the plurality of LCDs;
• a first imaging device attached to an first outside mirror assembly;
• a second imaging device attached to a second outside mirror assembly;
• a third imaging device attached to the rear of the vehicle;
• and
• wherein images from the first imaging device, second imaging device and third imaging device can be presented to form one image across the plurality of LCDs such that driver assist functions presented on the plurality of LCDs can be dynamically scaled in size in order to present only a desired amount of information on the plurality of LCDs.

An automotive multi-display rearview mirror system for providing video information through a plurality of LCD displays within a vehicle comprising:

• an electrochromic (EC) glass element;
• a first, second and third liquid crystal display (LCD) positioned behind the EC glass element;
• a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for providing backlighting to the first, second and third LCD;
• a first imaging device attached to a first outside mirror;
• a second imaging device attached to a second outside mirror;
• a third imaging device attached to the rear of the vehicle;
• and
• wherein the first imaging device, second imaging device and third imaging device provide a separate image to the first, second and third LCD display respectively for forming a substantially single image.