Vehicle visor assembly including display

Abstract

A visor assembly, the visor assembly comprising: a mounting assembly having a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; and a body portion rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, the body portion having a first side and an oppositely positioned second side. The assembly further includes a display located proximate one of the first side or the second side of the body portion; and a sensor assembly configured to determine a position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly. The assembly also includes a controller in communication with the display and sensor assembly. The controller is configured to: determine a message to be displayed on the display; determining a position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly using the sensor assembly; and displaying a message on the display in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to sun visor assemblies, and more particularly to sun visor assemblies for use in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Passengers have access to the vehicle's passenger compartment via an access opening selectively accessible through a vehicle door that is movable between an open position allowing entry and exit and a closed position preventing entry or exit. While inside the passenger compartment, a sun visor assembly may be positioned near the windshield to selectively block light from entering, thereby improving passenger visibility. The sun visor assembly may also include a mirror on one side, which allows one or more passengers to see themselves. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This document discloses a sun visor assembly. The assembly includes: a mounting assembly having a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; and a body portion rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, the body portion having a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it. The assembly further includes: a display located near one of the first or second sides of the body portion; and a sensor assembly configured to determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly. The assembly also includes a controller communicating with the display and the sensor assembly. The controller is configured to: determine a message to be displayed on the display; determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly using the sensor assembly; and display the message on the display in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly.

[0004] In one aspect of this disclosure, the component includes: an input located on the body portion, the input including a switch configured to activate the display and a knob configured to change the brightness of the display.

[0005] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is located within the body portion.

[0006] In one aspect of this disclosure, the sensor assembly includes: a Hall sensor located on one of the body portion and the arm; and an indicator located on the other of the body portion and the mounting assembly.

[0007] In one aspect of this disclosure, the Hall sensor is fixed relative to the main body portion, and the indicator is fixed relative to the arm.

[0008] In one aspect of this disclosure, the indicator is cylindrical and includes a protrusion extending radially outward therefrom, and at least a portion of the indicator is made of steel.

[0009] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is configured to receive wireless signals from a mobile device to determine the message.

[0010] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is configured to receive input signals from an infotainment system on the vehicle to determine the message.

[0011] In one aspect of this disclosure, the display is a touchscreen display.

[0012] This document discloses a vehicle. The vehicle includes: a passenger compartment supported by a plurality of wheels; and at least one sun visor assembly located within the passenger compartment. The sun visor assembly includes: a mounting assembly having a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; and a body portion rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, the body portion having a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it. The assembly further includes: a display located near one of the first or second sides of the body portion; and a sensor assembly configured to determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly. The assembly also includes a controller communicating with the display and the sensor assembly. The controller is configured to: determine a message to be displayed on the display; determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly using the sensor assembly; and display the message on the display in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly.

[0013] In one aspect of this disclosure, the component includes: an input located on the body portion, the input including a switch configured to activate the display and a knob configured to change the brightness of the display.

[0014] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is located within the body portion.

[0015] In one aspect of this disclosure, the sensor assembly includes: a Hall sensor located on one of the body portion and the arm; and an indicator located on the other of the body portion and the mounting assembly.

[0016] In one aspect of this disclosure, the Hall sensor is fixed relative to the main body portion, and the indicator is fixed relative to the arm.

[0017] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is configured to receive wireless signals from a mobile device to determine the message.

[0018] In one aspect of this disclosure, the controller is configured to receive input signals from an infotainment system on a vehicle to determine the message.

[0019] This document discloses a method for operating a sun visor assembly of a vehicle. The method includes: determining a message to be displayed on a display of the sun visor assembly. The sun visor assembly includes: a mounting assembly having a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; a body portion rotatably attached to the arm, wherein the body portion has a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it, wherein the display is located on one of the first side or the second side. The sun visor assembly further includes a sensor assembly configured to determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly. The method further includes: using the sensor assembly to determine the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly; and displaying a message on the display in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the body portion relative to the mounting assembly.

[0020] In one aspect of this disclosure, the method includes: determining the operating state of a vehicle; and activating a display based on the operating state of the vehicle.

[0021] In one aspect of this disclosure, the method includes: determining a battery voltage level of a vehicle battery; and directing a display to a shutdown mode when the battery voltage level is below a predetermined threshold battery voltage level.

[0022] In one aspect of this disclosure, the method includes: identifying a person by utilizing a camera system on the vehicle to determine whether the person is within a predetermined distance of the vehicle, wherein when the person is within the predetermined distance of the vehicle, a message is displayed on a monitor.

[0023] The present invention may also include the following solutions.

[0024] 1. A sun shade assembly, the sun shade assembly comprising:

[0025] The mounting assembly includes a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion;

[0026] The main body portion is rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, wherein the main body portion includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it;

[0027] A display, the display being located near one of the first or second sides of the main body portion;

[0028] Sensor assembly, configured to determine the position of the main body portion relative to the mounting assembly; and

[0029] The controller communicates with the display and sensor components, wherein the controller is configured to:

[0030] Determine the message to display on the monitor;

[0031] The sensor assembly is used to determine the position of the main body relative to the mounting assembly; and

[0032] The message is displayed on the monitor in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the main body relative to the mounting components.

[0033] 2. The sun visor assembly according to claim 1, comprising: an input located on the main body, the input including a switch configured to activate a display and a knob configured to change the brightness of the display.

[0034] 3. The sunshade assembly according to claim 1, wherein the controller is located within the main body portion.

[0035] 4. The sunshade assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sensor assembly includes: a Hall sensor located on one of the main body and the arm; and an indicator located on the other of the main body and the mounting assembly.

[0036] 5. The sunshade assembly according to claim 4, wherein the Hall sensor is fixed relative to the main body and the indicator is fixed relative to the arm.

[0037] 6. The sun visor assembly according to claim 5, wherein the indicator is cylindrical and includes a protrusion extending radially outward therefrom, and at least a portion of the indicator is made of steel.

[0038] 7. The sun visor assembly according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive a wireless signal from a mobile device to determine the message.

[0039] 8. The sun visor assembly according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive input signals from an infotainment system on the vehicle to determine the message.

[0040] 9. The sunshade assembly according to claim 1, wherein the display is a touch screen display.

[0041] 10. A vehicle, the vehicle comprising:

[0042] A passenger cabin supported by multiple wheels; and

[0043] At least one sun visor assembly located within the passenger compartment, wherein the at least one sun visor assembly comprises:

[0044] The mounting assembly includes a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion;

[0045] The main body portion, which is rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, wherein

[0046] The main body includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it;

[0047] A display, the display being located near one of the first or second sides of the main body portion;

[0048] Sensor assembly, configured to determine the position of the main body portion relative to the mounting assembly; and

[0049] The controller communicates with the display and sensor components, wherein the controller

[0050] Configured as follows:

[0051] Determine the message to display on the monitor;

[0052] The sensor assembly is used to determine the position of the main body relative to the mounting assembly; and

[0053] The message is displayed on the monitor in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the main body relative to the mounting components.

[0054] 11. The vehicle according to claim 10, comprising: an input located on the main body, the input including a switch configured to activate a display and a knob configured to change the brightness of the display.

[0055] 12. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the controller is located within the main body.

[0056] 13. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the sensor assembly includes: a Hall sensor located on one of the main body and the arm; and an indicator located on the other of the main body and the mounting assembly.

[0057] 14. The vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the Hall sensor is fixed relative to the main body and the indicator is fixed relative to the arm.

[0058] 15. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the controller is configured to receive a wireless signal from a mobile device to determine the message.

[0059] 16. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the controller is configured to receive input signals from an infotainment system on the vehicle to determine the message.

[0060] 17. A method of operating a sun visor assembly of a vehicle, the method comprising:

[0061] A message is determined to be displayed on the display of the sun visor assembly, wherein the sun visor assembly includes:

[0062] The mounting assembly includes a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion;

[0063] The main body portion is rotatably attached to the arm, wherein the main body portion includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it, wherein the display is located on one of the first side or the second side;

[0064] A sensor assembly configured to determine the position of the main body portion relative to a mounting assembly;

[0065] The position of the main body relative to the mounting assembly is determined using a sensor assembly; and

[0066] The message is displayed on the monitor in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the main body relative to the mounting components.

[0067] 18. The method according to claim 17, comprising: determining the operating state of the vehicle; and activating a display based on the operating state of the vehicle.

[0068] 19. The method according to claim 17 includes: determining the battery voltage level of the vehicle battery; and guiding the display to a shutdown mode when the battery voltage level is lower than a predetermined threshold battery voltage level.

[0069] 20. The method according to claim 17, comprising: identifying a person by utilizing a camera system on the vehicle to determine whether the person is within a predetermined distance of the vehicle, wherein when the person is within the predetermined distance of the vehicle, the message is displayed on a display. Attached Figure Description

[0070] Figure 1 A vehicle having a pair of sun visor assemblies according to this disclosure is illustrated schematically.

[0071] Figure 2 schematically shown Figure 1 One of the sun visor components.

[0072] Figure 3 Schematic illustration of being included Figure 1 In the vehicles Figure 1 One of the sun visor components.

[0073] Figure 4 The schematic diagram illustrates the above. Figure 1 A sensor component within the sun visor assembly.

[0074] Figure 5 Is the operation described Figure 1 A flowchart of an example method in the sun visor component.

[0075] Some embodiments of this disclosure will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same elements or elements of the same type. Detailed Implementation

[0076] Those skilled in the art will recognize that terms such as “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “top,” “bottom,” “left,” and “right” are used descriptively in the accompanying drawings and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of this disclosure, which is defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, the teachings herein may be described in the form of functional and / or logical block components and / or various process steps.

[0077] When the operator of a vehicle leaves the vehicle, such as when parking, it may be desirable to leave a message on the vehicle. The message may convey information about when the operator will return or why the vehicle is parked in a given location. Additionally, it may be desirable to obtain real-time status information about the vehicle, such as the battery charging level of an electric vehicle. This disclosure relates to a system and method for displaying user-customizable information on a display on a sun visor assembly within a vehicle.

[0078] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the same numerals denote the same parts, and the same reference numerals refer to the same parts. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an example vehicle 10, which includes a vehicle body 12 supported by wheels 14. The vehicle body 12 at least partially defines a passenger compartment 16. The passenger compartment 16 is accessible via one of the vehicle doors 18 to allow entry and exit from the passenger compartment 16. At least one sun visor assembly 20 is located in the passenger compartment 16 and is fixed relative to the vehicle body 12.

[0079] Figure 2 Explained Figure 1One of the sun visor assemblies 20, wherein each sun visor assembly 20 is a mirror image of the other. In the illustrated example, the sun visor assembly 20 includes a body portion 22 having a first side 22A and a second side 22B opposite to the first side 22A. The first side 22A and the second side 22B define a perimeter along the outer edge of the body portion 22. The sun visor assembly 20 is secured to the vehicle body 12 in the passenger compartment 16 by a mounting assembly 24. The mounting assembly 24 includes: a base portion 25 for securing to the vehicle body 12 using fasteners; and an arm 26 pivotally attached to the base portion 25, the arm having an indicator 34 located at a distal end. The indicator 34, possibly at least partially made of steel and cylindrical, includes: a protrusion 56 that interfaces with a sensor 32 (e.g., a Hall sensor with magnetic poles). The main body portion 22 can rotate about the arm 26 in multiple positions depending on the position of the desired object (e.g., the sun) to be blocked from the view of the driver or passenger of the vehicle 10. The main body portion 22 can also pivot about the base portion 25 to further customize the position of the main body portion 22 for the driver or passenger of the vehicle 10. The retainer 36 may engage with the interface of the passenger compartment 16 to secure the main body portion 22 and prevent it from pivoting outward about the base portion 25.

[0080] In the illustrated example, the display 28 is located near a first side 22A of the main body 22, and a vanity mirror (not shown) may be located on a second side 22B of the main body 22. The display 28 is positioned on the main body 22 such that a first predetermined range of rotational positions of the main body 22 relative to the mounting assembly 24 allows the driver or passenger inside the passenger compartment 16 to see the message. Furthermore, for a second predetermined range of rotational positions of the main body 22 relative to the mounting assembly 24, persons outside the vehicle 10 may be able to see the display 28, as will be discussed in more detail below.

[0081] Input 30 is located near display 28 to allow the user to activate power switch 50 and knob 52 surrounding power switch 50. As will be discussed in more detail below, input 30 is in electrical communication with display 28 and / or controller 40 for controlling various operations of sun visor assembly 20. Additionally, knob 52 may operate a brightness knob to control the brightness level of the display. Alternatively, knob 52 may be used to interact with display 28 and select various functions displayed on display 28.

[0082] like Figure 3 As shown, and continue to refer to Figure 2The sun visor assembly 20 may communicate directly or wirelessly with other components on or around the vehicle 10. Specifically, the sun visor assembly 20 communicates electrically with a controller 40. In one example, the controller 40 may be directly integrated into the sun visor assembly 20, or the controller 40 may be located remotely from the sun visor assembly 20 but within the vehicle 10. Specifically, the controller 40 may include a portion of an electronic control unit (“ECU”) on the vehicle 10. In the illustrated example, the controller 40 also communicates electrically with: an infotainment system 44 having a user-interactive display 45; a front camera module 42 having at least one camera for observing the area around the vehicle 10; and a battery 48 for powering at least one of the controller 40 or the sun visor assembly 20. The controller 40 may also form a wireless connection with a mobile device 46 (e.g., a cellular phone or tablet) to hand over the sun visor assembly 20 and provide messages for display on the display 28.

[0083] The controller 40 may alternatively be referred to as a control module, control unit, electronic controller, vehicle 10 controller, computer, etc. The controller 40 may include a computer and / or processor, and includes software, hardware, memory M, algorithms, connections, etc., for managing and controlling the operation of the sun visor assembly 20 and / or the vehicle 10. Thus, as described below and... Figure 5 The method 100 presented in general may be implemented as a program or algorithm that can be partially operated on the controller 40. It should be understood that the controller 40 may include devices capable of analyzing data from the sensor 32, comparing data, making decisions necessary to control the operation of the sun visor assembly 20 and / or the vehicle 10, and performing necessary tasks to control its operation.

[0084] The controller 40 may be implemented as one or more digital computers or hosts, each of which includes: one or more processors P, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrically programmable read-only memory (EPROM), optical drive, magnetic drive, etc., high-speed clock, analog-to-digital (A / D) circuitry, digital-to-analog (D / A) circuitry, input / output (I / O) circuitry, I / O devices and communication interfaces, and signal conditioning and buffering electronics. The computer-readable memory may include: a non-transient / tangible medium that participates in providing data or computer-readable instructions executed by the processor P. The memory may be non-volatile or volatile. Non-volatile media may include: for example, optical discs or magnetic disks, and other persistent storage. Exemplary volatile media may include dynamic random access memory (DRAM), which may constitute main memory. Other examples of embodiments of the memory include: floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes or other magnetic media, CD-ROMs, DVDs and / or other optical media, and other possible storage devices such as flash memory.

[0085] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating an example method 100 for operating the sun visor assembly 20 is provided. In the illustrated example, method 100 begins at box 102 (“Start (Display Off)”). Method 100 proceeds from box 102 to box 104.

[0086] In block 104 (“Switch (Power On)”), method 100 determines whether the power switch 50 on input 30 has been placed in the active position to power the sun visor assembly 20. If the power switch 50 is not placed in the active position, method 100 returns to block 102 and continues to monitor whether the power switch 50 on input 30 is placed in the active position. If the method determines that the power switch 50 is placed in the active position, method 100 proceeds to block 106.

[0087] In block 106 (“Parking?”), method 100 determines whether vehicle 10 is in a parking position. In one example, the parking position may correspond to vehicle 10’s drivetrain being in a locked position to prevent vehicle 10 from moving. If vehicle 10 is not in a parking position, method 100 returns to block 102 and continues to monitor whether power switch 50 is activated and whether vehicle 10 is in a parking position. This disclosure considers the scenario where display 28 will be activated only when vehicle 10 is in a parking position. However, if the desired message to be shared on display 28 is related to vehicle 10 being in motion, such as for ride-hailing or taxi services, method 100 may bypass block 106. As illustrated in the example, when vehicle 10 is in a parking position, method 100 proceeds to block 108.

[0088] In box 108 (“Display Icons”), method 100 generates image 110 with various icons to select the message to be displayed regarding the input. In one example, image 110 may include icons for keyboard, wireless connectivity (e.g., Wi-Fi), or Bluetooth connectivity. Image 110 may be sent by controller 40 via control signals to display 45 on infotainment system 44 or via control signals to display 28 on sun visor assembly 20. In one example, displays 28 and 45 may be touchscreen displays that allow the user to select the desired connectivity type by pressing or touching a portion of the display corresponding to the desired connectivity type. Alternatively, knob 52 on input 30 or input on infotainment system 44 may be used to highlight and select the desired connectivity type. Once the desired connectivity type is selected, method 100 proceeds to one of boxes 116 or 120 depending on the selected option.

[0089] If one of the wireless icons 112 is selected, method 100 proceeds to box 116 (“Connect to mobile device”). Method 100 may then establish a wireless connection with mobile device 46, such as... Figure 3 As shown. The wireless connection with mobile device 46 allows controller 40 to receive input from the user, which forms a new message displayed on display 28. In one example, the new message is selected from a pre-defined list of messages, while in another example, the new message is customized by the user and entered via mobile device 46.

[0090] Similarly, if keyboard icon 114 is selected, method 100 proceeds to box 120 (“Display Keyboard”). Method 100 may then display the keyboard on one of displays 28 or 45. The user may then interact with one of displays 28 or 45 to generate a desired new message or select a pre-determined new message. With the desired new message entered or selected via one of boxes 116 or 120, method 100 then proceeds to box 122.

[0091] In box 122 (“New Message”), method 100 generates the desired output message based on user input from either box 116 or 120. However, before displaying the new message on display 28, the orientation of the body portion 22 relative to the mounting assembly 24 is determined. This determination is used to select a predetermined orientation for displaying the new message on display 28, and method 100 then proceeds to box 126.

[0092] In box 126 (">90°"), method 100 determines whether the main body portion 22 is located in a rotational position greater than 90 degrees relative to the mounting assembly 24. Method 100 uses sensor 32 and indicator 34 to determine the relative position of the main body portion 22 relative to the mounting assembly 24. Figure 4 As shown, when the sensor 32, which is fixed to the main body 22, pivots about the arm 26 of the mounting assembly 24, the distance between the distal end 54A of the sensor 32 and the indicator 34 changes. Figure 4 In the illustrated example, the increased distance between sensor 32 and indicator 34 corresponds to the main body 22 being less than or equal to 90 degrees relative to mounting portion 24. The rotation range R1 shown between sensor 32A and sensor position 32B with distal end 54B corresponds to the main body 22 being equal to or less than 90 degrees relative to mounting assembly 24. This corresponds to the rotation range R2 of the sensor when it pivots between sensor position 32B and sensor position 32C with distal end 54C, at which point the main body 22 is positioned relative to mounting assembly 24 at an angle greater than 90 degrees.

[0093] If the main body 22 is positioned at an angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees relative to the mounting assembly 24, method 100 proceeds to box 127 and displays a new message in the first orientation 124. When the new message is displayed in the first orientation 124, method 100 then proceeds to box 132 to determine if the battery voltage of the vehicle 10 is less than a minimum threshold battery voltage. If the battery voltage of the vehicle 10 is less than the minimum threshold battery voltage, method 100 returns to box 102 and turns off the display 28. If the battery voltage is not less than the minimum threshold battery voltage, method 100 returns to box 126 to continue monitoring the rotational position of the main body 22.

[0094] If the main body 22 is rotated more than 90 degrees, method 100 then proceeds from box 126 to box 128. In box 128 (“rotated 180°”), the new message is displayed in a second orientation 130. The second orientation 130 of the new message is rotated 180 degrees relative to the first orientation 124 of the new message. A feature of this disclosure is that the new message is presented in an orientation that is easily readable by the intended audience. For example, when the main body 22 is in a fully collapsed position and until rotated to 90 degrees, the new message remains in the first orientation 124, allowing passengers of vehicle 10 to read the new message. Conversely, when the main body 22 is rotated more than 90 degrees, the new message is rotated to the second orientation 130 to allow persons outside vehicle 10 to easily read the new message without causing the text of the new message to appear upside down. Method 100 proceeds from box 128 to box 132.

[0095] In box 132, method 100 performs the minimum threshold battery voltage check as outlined above, and either turns off the display 28 by proceeding to box 102 and ending method 100, or continues monitoring the rotational position of the main body 22 by returning to box 126.

[0096] The terms “a” and “an” do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather that at least one of the referenced items is present. Unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise, the term “or” means “and / or”. The reference to “(an) aspect” in the specification means that a particular element (e.g., feature, structure, step, or characteristic) described in connection with said aspect is included in at least one aspect described herein, and may or may not appear in other aspects. Furthermore, it should be understood that the described elements may be combined in appropriate ways in each aspect.

[0097] Although the foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made and elements thereof can be replaced with equivalents without departing from its scope. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt particular situations or materials to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that this disclosure be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but will include embodiments falling within its scope.

Claims

1. A sun shade assembly, the sun shade assembly comprising: The mounting assembly includes a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; The main body portion is rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, wherein the main body portion includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it; A display, the display being located near one of the first or second sides of the main body portion; A sensor assembly configured to determine the position of the main body portion relative to a mounting assembly; as well as The controller communicates with the display and sensor components, wherein the controller is configured to: Determine the message to display on the monitor; The sensor assembly is used to determine the position of the main body relative to the mounting assembly; and The message is displayed on the monitor in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the main body relative to the mounting components.

2. The sunshade assembly according to claim 1, comprising: The inputs are located on the main body and include a switch configured to activate the display and a knob configured to change the brightness of the display.

3. The sunshade assembly of claim 1, wherein the controller is located within the main body portion.

4. The sunshade assembly of claim 1, wherein the sensor assembly comprises: A Hall sensor located on one of the main body and the arm; And an indicator located on the other of the main body and mounting components.

5. The sunshade assembly of claim 4, wherein the Hall sensor is fixed relative to the main body portion and the indicator is fixed relative to the arm.

6. The sun visor assembly of claim 5, wherein the indicator is cylindrical and includes a protrusion extending radially outward therefrom, and at least a portion of the indicator is made of steel.

7. The sun visor assembly of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive a wireless signal from a mobile device to determine the message.

8. The sun visor assembly of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive an input signal from an infotainment system on the vehicle to determine the message.

9. The sun visor assembly of claim 1, wherein the display is a touch screen display.

10. A vehicle, the vehicle comprising: A passenger cabin supported by multiple wheels; and At least one sun visor assembly located within the passenger compartment, wherein the at least one sun visor assembly comprises: The mounting assembly includes a base portion and an arm extending from the base portion; The main body portion is rotatably attached to the arm of the mounting assembly, wherein the main body portion includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to it; A display, the display being located near one of the first or second sides of the main body portion; Sensor assembly, configured to determine the position of the main body portion relative to the mounting assembly; and The controller communicates with the display and sensor components, wherein the controller is configured to: Determine the message to display on the monitor; The sensor assembly is used to determine the position of the main body relative to the mounting assembly; and The message is displayed on the monitor in a predetermined orientation based on the position of the main body relative to the mounting components.

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