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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2006
Steven B. Creswick, Ravenna, MI (US);
Stephen L. Otey, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Spencer D. Reese, Auburn, IN (US);
Jon H. Bechtel, Holland, MI (US);
Joseph S. Stam, Holland, MI (US);
Steven B. Creswick, Ravenna, MI (US);
Stephen L. Otey, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Spencer D. Reese, Auburn, IN (US);
Jon H. Bechtel, Holland, MI (US);
Joseph S. Stam, Holland, MI (US);
Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
An image sensor may be constructed as an imager die onto which is adhered an optical spacer. The imager die and optical spacer may be supported by a dam-and-fill construction which allows light to pass through the optical spacer and onto the imager die. The image sensor may generate control signals for use in a variety of automatic vehicle equipment controls and may be incorporated into an automotive vehicle such as by inclusion into a rearview mirror assembly.