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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2000
Brent J. Bos, Zeeland, MI (US);
Stephen J. Forbes, Wyoming, MI (US);
Roger L. Veldman, Holland, MI (US);
Donnelly Corporation, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
Illumination of a target location of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. The solid-state light source comprises a non-incandescent light source, preferably selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light source, an electroluminescent light source and a laser light. Also, the solid-state light source preferably operates at a forward current of less than about 100 mA and has a cross-sectional area less than about 4 square centimeters. The target location may include at least one of a shift lever console and a floor console.