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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2003
Toshiki Wada, Kariya, JP;
Takaaki Muramatsu, Kariya, JP;
Katsuhiro Kumazawa, Anjo, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
An automotive instrument includes a light transmission controller and a mode selecting switch. The controller controls light transmission of a light-controllable film according to a selected position of the mode selecting switch. The mode selecting switch has three positions: two manual mode positions and an automatic mode position. The manual mode positions are provided for adjusting the light transmission to a fixed level. The automatic mode position is provided for controlling the light transmission so that a dial plate maintains a predetermined level of visibility. The dial plate can be switched between different appearances. This switching can be performed during the vehicle is in operation based on the driver's preference.