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Memory mirror system for vehicles
Assignee: Magna Donnelly Corp
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Filing: 1999-11-24
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Granted: 2000-12-19
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Expires: 2019-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle memory mirror system includes a vehicle mirror assembly and a control module. The vehicle mirror assembly includes a reflective element, a motor for positioning the reflective element about an axis, a monitor for monitoring the position of the reflective element with respect to the axis, and a mirror-based control including a position control which is operatively connected with the motor and the monitor in order to position the reflective element at a particular position. The control module is interconnected with the mirror-based control by an analog interface and includes a processor for providing analog signals on the analog interface indicative of a desired position of the reflective element with respect to the axis. The mirror-based control preferably includes a servo-amplifier circuit. The control module can control the speed of movement by formatting a series of sequential signals on the interface, each representing an incremental movement of the reflective element.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark E. Kramer
- 👤 Roger L. Veldman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/037; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/07; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 109
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle having a reverse gear, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; a control for operating said actuator, said control receiving an input from one of (i) a mirror switch assembly that is user operable to selectively position said reflective element with respect to said axis, (ii) a memory set switch that is operable by the user of the vehicle in order to set memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers and retrieve memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers, and (iii) said vehicle being placed in reverse gear; and wherein said control operates said actuator at a first speed in response to user operation of said mirror switch assembly and at a second speed in response to one of user operation of said memory set switch and the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle having a reverse gear, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; a control for operating said actuator, said control receiving an input from one of (i) a mirror switch assembly that is user operable to selectively position said reflective element with respect to said axis, (ii) a memory set switch that is operable by the user of the vehicle in order to set memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers and retrieve memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers, and (iii) said vehicle being placed in reverse gear; and wherein said control operates said actuator at a first speed in response to user operation of said mirror switch assembly and at a second speed in response to one of user operation of said memory set switch and the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 1 further including a position monitor monitoring the position of said reflective element about said axis, wherein said control compares a position of said reflective element about said axis to a position set by one of said mirror switch assembly and said memory set switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 1 wherein said memory stores a downward tilt position of said reflective element and wherein said control positions said reflective element to said downward tilt position at said second speed in response to the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 1 wherein said second speed is higher than said first speed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 1 wherein said control includes a microprocessor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 1 wherein said control supplies electrical energy to at least one accessory.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 6 wherein said at least one accessory comprises a turn signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 7 wherein said control provides an output to operate said turn signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 6 wherein said at least one accessory comprises a stop signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 9 wherein said control provides an output to operate said stop signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 6 wherein said at least one accessory comprises a security light.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 11 wherein said control provides an output to operate said security light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 11 wherein said control receives an input from a keyless entry receiver system to actuate said security light.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 6 wherein said at least one accessory comprises a power-fold mechanism.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 14 wherein said control provides an output to operate said power-fold mechanism.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 6 wherein said at least one accessory comprises an electro-optical element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 16 wherein said control provides an output to operate said electro-optical element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 16 wherein said reflective element comprises said electro-optical element and wherein said control provides an output to operate said electro-optical reflective element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular exterior rearview system of claim 18 wherein said electro-optical element comprises an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
133 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control, said mirror-based control interfacing with a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly; said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security light, a power-fold mechanism, an electro-optical element, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver, said actuator and a garage door opener; and said at least two accessories selectively operable by said mirror-based control.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
133 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control, said mirror-based control interfacing with a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly; said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security light, a power-fold mechanism, an electro-optical element, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver, said actuator and a garage door opener; and said at least two accessories selectively operable by said mirror-based control.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control includes a drive circuit which supplies electrical energy to said at least two accessories.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control is interfaced with said control located in the vehicle using a single-channel analog interface.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control is interfaced with said control located in the vehicle using a dual-channel analog interface.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said actuator comprises a motor and wherein said mirror-based control includes a motor driver circuit which supplies electrical energy to said motor.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said housing of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said support of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned in a vehicle door.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned under a vehicle dash.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said control located in the vehicle is associated with a seat position control.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 30 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 32 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 34 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
99 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said actuator further comprising a monitor for monitoring the position of said reflective element with respect to said axis, said mirror-based control operatively connected with said actuator in order to position said reflective element at a particular position with respect to said axis and wherein said control located in the vehicle indicates a desired position of said reflective element to said mirror-based control, said mirror-based control monitoring a signal produced by said monitor in order to operate said actuator and thereby position said reflective element at said desired position.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 36 wherein said mirror-based control controls the speed at which said reflective element moves toward said particular position.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 37 wherein said mirror-based control moves said reflective element to said desired final position at a first speed and moves said reflective element to said desired final position at a second speed.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 38 wherein said second speed is less than said first speed.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 40 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 40 wherein said mirror-based control receives an input from a keyless entry receiver system to actuate said security light.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 43 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 43 wherein said reflective element comprises said electro-optical element and wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said electro-optical reflective element.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 45 wherein said electro-optical element comprises an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said mirror-based control includes a microprocessor.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 47 wherein said microprocessor receives inputs from said control located in the vehicle.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 47 wherein said control located in the vehicle is interfaced with an interrupt timer input.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
204 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control; a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly and interfacing with said mirror-based control; said control located in the vehicle receiving an input from one of (i) a mirror switch assembly that is user operable to selectively position said reflective element with respect to said axis, (ii) a memory set switch that is operable by the user of the vehicle in order to set memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers and retrieve memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers, and (iii) the vehicle being placed in reverse gear; and wherein said mirror-based control operates said actuator at a first speed in response to user operation of said mirror switch assembly and at a second speed in response to one of user operation of said memory set switch and the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
204 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control; a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly and interfacing with said mirror-based control; said control located in the vehicle receiving an input from one of (i) a mirror switch assembly that is user operable to selectively position said reflective element with respect to said axis, (ii) a memory set switch that is operable by the user of the vehicle in order to set memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers and retrieve memory positions for said reflective element for multiple vehicle drivers, and (iii) the vehicle being placed in reverse gear; and wherein said mirror-based control operates said actuator at a first speed in response to user operation of said mirror switch assembly and at a second speed in response to one of user operation of said memory set switch and the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said second speed is greater than said first speed.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
57 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle receives a first input from said mirror switch assembly and a second input from said memory set switch and wherein said first speed is in response to said first input and said second speed is in response to said second input.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle receives a first input from the vehicle being placed in reverse gear and a second input from one of said memory set switch and said mirror switch assembly, and wherein said first speed is in response to said first input and said second speed is in response to said second input.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said housing of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said support of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned in a vehicle door.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned under a vehicle dash.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle is associated with a seat position control.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
45 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said control located in the vehicle receives a first input from said mirror switch assembly and another input from at least one of said memory set switch and the vehicle being placed in reverse gear.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 59 wherein said mirror-based control controls the speed at which the reflective element moves towards a final position at a lower speed in response to said first input than said another input.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said exterior mirror assembly includes at least two accessories and wherein said mirror-based control selectively operates said at least two accessories.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
87 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 61 wherein said exterior mirror assembly comprising at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security device, a garage door opener, an image-capture device, a heading sensor, an intrusion detection circuit, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver, a global positioning system receiver, a keyless entry receiver, a blind spot detector, an electro-optical element, at least one light sensor, an outside temperature sensor, a power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
53 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 62 wherein said at least two accessories are selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security light, a power-fold mechanism, an electro-optical element, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver and a garage door opener and said actuator.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 66 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 68 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 68 wherein said mirror-based control receives an input from a keyless entry receiver system to actuate said security light.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 71 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 73 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
37 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 74 wherein said reflective element comprises said electro-optical element and said heater and wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said electro-optical reflective element and said heater.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 75 wherein said electro-optical element comprises an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
170 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control; said mirror-based control interfacing with a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror-based control including a microprocessor; said exterior mirror assembly comprising at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security device, a garage door opener, an image-capture device, a heading sensor, an intrusion detection circuit, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver, a global positioning system receiver, a keyless entry receiver, a blind spot detector, an electro-optical element, at least one light sensor, an outside temperature sensor, a power-fold mechanism and said actuator; and said at least two accessories selectively operable by said mirror-based control.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
170 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly including a housing and a support for attaching said assembly to a vehicle; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis; said exterior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror-based control; said mirror-based control interfacing with a control located in the vehicle at a position remote from said exterior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror-based control including a microprocessor; said exterior mirror assembly comprising at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of a turn signal, a stop signal, a heater, a security device, a garage door opener, an image-capture device, a heading sensor, an intrusion detection circuit, an intelligent vehicle highway system transceiver, a global positioning system receiver, a keyless entry receiver, a blind spot detector, an electro-optical element, at least one light sensor, an outside temperature sensor, a power-fold mechanism and said actuator; and said at least two accessories selectively operable by said mirror-based control.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said mirror-based control includes a drive circuit which supplies electrical energy to said at least two accessories.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said microprocessor receives inputs from said control located in the vehicle.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said control located in the vehicle is interfaced with an interrupt timer input.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said mirror-based control is interfaced with said control located in the vehicle using a single-channel analog interface.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said mirror-based control is interfaced with said control located in the vehicle using a dual-channel analog interface.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said actuator comprises a motor and wherein said mirror-based control includes a motor driver circuit which supplies electrical energy to said motor.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said housing of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said mirror-based control is positioned in said support of said exterior rearview mirror assembly.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned in a vehicle door.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said control located in the vehicle is positioned under a vehicle dash.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said control located in the vehicle is associated with a seat position control.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
99 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said actuator further comprising a monitor for monitoring the position of said reflective element with respect to said axis, said mirror-based control operatively connected with said actuator in order to position said reflective element at a particular position with respect to said axis and wherein said control located in the vehicle indicates a desired position of said reflective element to said mirror-based control, said mirror-based control monitoring a signal produced by said monitor in order to operate said actuator and thereby position said reflective element at said desired position.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 89 wherein said mirror-based control controls the speed at which said reflective element moves towards said particular position.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said mirror-based control moves said reflective element to said desired final position at a first speed and moves said reflective element to said desired final position at a second speed.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said second speed is less than said first speed.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 93 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said turn signal and said security light.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 95 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said stop signal and said turn signal.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 97 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said security light and said stop signal.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 97 wherein said mirror-based control receives an input from a keyless entry receiver system to actuate said security light.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 77 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said power-fold mechanism and said actuator.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said at least two accessories comprise at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 102 wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said at least one of said electro-optical element and said heater.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 102 wherein said reflective element comprises said electro-optical element and wherein said mirror-based control provides an output to operate said electro-optical reflective element.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 104 wherein said electro-optical element comprises an electrochromic mirror.
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