Mirror unit and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a mirror unit (1) comprising a mirror panel (2) and a display (3), which are arranged behind one another. According to the invention, the mirror unit (1) has a flexible illumination unit (4) and a camera (5). The flexible illumination unit (4) can be bent from a rod-shaped position into a position surrounding the perimeter of the mirror panel (2) and the display (3), and back again. The camera (5) is integrated into the mirror panel (2) and / or into the display (3).

Description

[0001] Mirror unit and vehicle

[0002] The invention relates to a mirror unit according to the features of the preamble of claim 1 and a vehicle.

[0003] A vehicle mirror is known from the prior art, as described in DE 101 40689 B4. The vehicle mirror comprises a mirror pane and an organic light-emitting display formed from two substrates and an OLED layer. The mirror pane also forms one of the substrates of the OLED display.

[0004] DE 102 36 499 A1 describes a vehicle lighting arrangement with a flexible light guide. In this vehicle lighting arrangement, the light guide, which guides the light from a light source to a vehicle part to be illuminated, is made of flexible, transparent plastic with a thickness of at least 2 mm, with the smallest permissible elastic bending radius of the light guide being no more than five times its thickness.

[0005] An in-vehicle recording device and a vehicle are known from CN 209112091 U. The recording device comprises a camera, an adjustment mechanism, a controller, and furthermore a voice recognition system for automatically controlling the starting and stopping of a recording terminal by a driver of the vehicle. The controller is provided for controlling an adjustment mechanism with which the angle of the camera can be changed relative to an interior rearview mirror of the vehicle on which the camera is mounted.

[0006] US 2021 / 0118404 A1 discloses a display with an integrated illuminator. An electronic device comprises a camera facing a user for capturing a video of the user and a display. The device further comprises display illumination logic for determining that the user is insufficiently illuminated in the video and for reconfiguring a first portion of the display as an illumination area and a second portion of the display as a display area, and for increasing the brightness of one or more pixels in the illumination area.

[0007] US 2021 / 0136291 A1 discloses a device comprising a camera, a primary display comprising a pixel array and an aperture adjacent to the pixel array, an auxiliary display, and an optical array comprising a reflective optical element and an actuator coupled to the reflective optical element. The actuator is configured to switch the reflective optical element between a first array and a second array. The first array defines an optical path from the aperture to the camera, and the second array defines an optical path from the aperture to the auxiliary display.

[0008] DE 100 43 087 B4 describes an interior mirror device for a motor vehicle. It comprises a selectively activatable mirror assembly, a display integrated into the mirror assembly, and a sensor system for capturing ambient information in the form of measurement data. A selectively activatable camera is provided, the camera images of which are displayed on the display. The sensor system is selectively coupled to the activated mirror assembly or the activated camera, so that the measurement data provides additional information to the mirror image or the camera images. A microphone, a loudspeaker device, and a wireless radio interface are provided. The interior mirror device is removable and can also be used outside the motor vehicle as a mobile communications unit.US 5 920 643 A discloses a conical or dome-shaped ring light with a plurality of light sources arranged at a desired angle with respect to an optical axis. The light sources are arranged on a flexible circuit board folded into a conical or curved configuration. Each abutting end and the side surfaces of the folded circuit board are attached or secured to each other to permanently hold the flexible circuit board in its folded state. CN 211 694638 U describes an integrated foldable supplemental light lamp comprising a base, a support rod, and a main body. One end of the support rod is movably connected to the base, and the other end of the support rod is connected to the main body. The main body comprises a lamp upper body, a connector, and a lamp lower body.The upper and lower lamp bodies are detachably connected by more than one connecting piece. The lower lamp body is permanently connected to the support rod. CN 208 044277 U discloses a multifunctional supplementary luminaire consisting of an annular lamp tube, a connecting rod, and a base. The annular lamp tube is inserted into the base through the connecting rod.

[0009] The invention is based on the object of providing a mirror unit that is improved compared to the prior art and a vehicle that is improved compared to the prior art.

[0010] The object is achieved according to the invention by a mirror unit having the features of claim 1 and a vehicle having the features of claim 8.

[0011] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

[0012] A mirror unit has a mirror disc and a display, i.e. a display unit, which are arranged one behind the other.

[0013] According to the invention, the mirror unit comprises a flexible lighting unit and a camera. The lighting unit can be bent from a rod-shaped position into a position that encloses the mirror pane and the display on the periphery and back again. For example, the lighting unit comprises one or more LEDs (light-emitting diodes) as a light source. The camera is integrated into the mirror pane and / or the display.

[0014] The mirror pane is designed, for example, as a partially transparent mirror, also referred to as a semi-transparent mirror or one-way mirror, and is arranged in front of the display, or the mirror pane is arranged behind the display. The display is designed, in particular, as an OLED display. If the mirror pane is arranged behind the display, the display is designed such that it is transparent when not activated. For example, the mirror pane forms a substrate of the display.

[0015] The mirror unit is intended in particular for use in a vehicle. The vehicle therefore has at least one such mirror unit. In this case, it can be provided, for example, that the mirror unit is firmly connected to a vehicle component or can be removed from the vehicle component and re-arranged on the vehicle component without tools and without destruction, whereby the mirror unit can also be used outside the vehicle. The vehicle component on which the mirror unit is or can be arranged in the manner described is, for example, a sun visor or, in particular for use on a rear seat of the vehicle, the back of a headrest or backrest of a front seat. When used on the rear seat, the mirror unit can, for example, also be arranged in a fold-out manner in the backrest of the front seat or in a center console.

[0016] The mirror unit according to the invention can be used as a normal mirror, for example as a make-up mirror, and can also be used to take photos and videos. In particular, a person can take photos and videos of themselves, so-called selfies. The lighting unit ensures particularly good lighting for both purposes, in particular for photo and video recordings in the form of a ring light. By attaching it to the vehicle, shake-free recordings are possible, which are not possible with a hand-held camera, for example a smartphone. Thanks to the display and the camera, these can also be used as an alternative to the mirror pane for the mirror function, in particular as a make-up mirror function. Advantageously, this also provides a magnifying glass and / or zoom function.

[0017] The inventive solution thus comprises a variable ring / mirror light in the form of the lighting unit and the mirror pane, as well as a screen and camera function, because the mirror unit, when active, simultaneously houses the display with a fully integrated camera. The display, mirror pane, and camera can be completely surrounded by the flexible and elastically deformable lighting unit.

[0018] To operate the mirror unit according to the invention, at least one operating unit and / or at least one operating interface for coupling to at least one operating unit is / are provided. The mirror unit can thus be operated and controlled, for example, by means of an operating unit of the vehicle, for example by means of a so-called head unit, and / or by means of voice control and / or by means of buttons and / or by means of gesture control and / or via a coupling with a so-called wearable, for example a smartwatch, and / or mobile end device, for example a computer, in particular a laptop or tablet, and / or a smartphone. This allows, for example, the display and the camera to be activated and deactivated, a recording function to be started and stopped, and, for example, the zoom function of the camera to be operated.The user interface also enables connection to the vehicle's operating system and thus to its control components, thus also enabling integration into the vehicle's user functions. Operation can be performed inside the vehicle, for example, via its control elements, and outside the vehicle via a device connected to the mirror unit, such as a smartphone, smartwatch, or computer.

[0019] By connecting the mirror unit to a computer, especially a laptop or tablet, and / or smartphone, video conferences can also be conducted using the mirror unit. Background effects can be configured, for example, so that the communication partner cannot determine the actual location of the person captured by the mirror unit's camera.

[0020] To bend the lighting unit, the mirror unit has, for example, a bending actuator, particularly an electromechanical one. The flexible and bendable lighting unit can thus be controlled by this bending actuator and thus moved around the circumference of the display and the mirror pane and back again. For example, the lighting unit can be deformed from a horizontal starting position, which corresponds to familiar vanity mirror lighting, into a ring, enclosing the mirror pane and the display, which can each be round, oval, or square. This creates a complete ring light, which is required for optimal illumination of selfie photos and selfie videos.

[0021] As mentioned above, the mirror unit also allows for an extension of the conventional makeup mirror function, as the integrated camera and display function, along with the digital zoom, also enables a magnifying glass function and image recording. Here, too, the lighting unit shaped as a ring light or the rod-shaped, particularly horizontally oriented, initial position of the lighting unit can be used as needed.

[0022] The lighting unit is particularly designed to emit light in different colors and / or brightnesses and / or color temperatures. The colors and / or brightnesses, including a flash function, and / or color temperatures can be adjusted, for example, via the respective control unit mentioned above.

[0023] The mirror unit described is thus a combination of a makeup mirror, magnifying glass, and photo / video camera, particularly for selfies, with optimal and flexible illumination. It can also be used for video conferencing, especially when connected to a computer, such as a laptop or tablet, and / or smartphone. The option of mounting it in the vehicle allows the user to keep their hands free and operate their computer or smartphone while simultaneously participating in meetings via video from the vehicle.

[0024] If the mirror unit can be removed from the vehicle component and reattached to the vehicle component without tools and without destruction, it can also be used outside the vehicle in the manner described, i.e. with the described functions and the resulting advantages. In particular for use outside the vehicle, the mirror unit has, for example, an electrically chargeable energy store and an energy transmission interface for coupling to an electrical energy supply. The energy transmission interface can, for example, be a USB interface, in particular a USB-C interface, or an inductive interface. Both variants can also be provided. For example, the mirror unit in the vehicle can be coupled to an electrical system of the vehicle via the energy transmission interface.Outside the vehicle, for example, a connection to a power grid can be provided via this energy transfer interface. If this is temporarily not possible, the power supply is ensured by the electrically rechargeable energy storage device, in particular the accumulator.

[0025] For tool-free and non-destructive mounting in the vehicle, the mirror unit has, for example, a magnetic holder and / or a snap-in holder. Using the snap-in holder, it can be snapped into and out of a corresponding holding unit provided in the vehicle. Using the magnetic holder, it can be attached to and detached from various corresponding magnetic surfaces in the vehicle. Furthermore, using the magnetic holder, it can also be attached to corresponding magnetic surfaces outside the vehicle, for example to a refrigerator, a charging station, a piece of fitness equipment, or another location. For stable positioning outside the vehicle, an extendable and foldable stand arrangement is provided, alternatively or additionally. This is particularly advantageous if no suitable magnetic surface is available in a suitable position.The stand assembly ensures secure stability. It may include, for example, a central stand, two side stands, or three or more stands. The stand assembly can be folded and unfolded mechanically, particularly manually or by other means.

[0026] The described mirror unit thus enables full integration into the vehicle and its functions, for example as a replacement for and improvement of a make-up mirror, whereby recordings and the zoom / magnifying glass function can also be used for the mirror function and whereby, in particular, optimal lighting is provided by a ring light. Furthermore, operation in the vehicle and outside the vehicle, for example via an app and / or voice control, whereby this can be done in the vehicle using corresponding vehicle devices and outside the vehicle, for example via a smartphone and / or computer. Due to the stable arrangement enabled in the vehicle and outside the vehicle, devices linked to the mirror unit, for example smartphones or computers, can be used in parallel, for example for video conferences and / or for working on the computer.Because it can be removed from the vehicle and reinstalled in the vehicle without tools and without damage, the use of the mirror unit is not limited to the vehicle, but rather universal use is possible.

[0027] To enable optimal alignment, the mirror unit includes a ball joint, for example. For example, the magnetic mount and / or snap-in mount and / or stand assembly are coupled to this ball joint, allowing the display, camera, and mirror pane to pivot relative to the magnetic mount and / or snap-in mount and / or stand assembly.

[0028] In particular, the camera has an image stabilization function to compensate for movements that may occur despite the stable arrangement of the mirror unit described above.

[0029] For example, the mirror unit, in particular its camera and recording system, also has a memory and / or profile storage function. Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

[0030] Showing:

[0031] Fig. 1 schematically shows a sun visor of a vehicle and a mirror unit arranged thereon with a mirror pane and a display arranged one behind the other, and with a camera and a flexible lighting unit in a rod-shaped position,

[0032] Fig. 2 schematically shows the sun visor with the mirror unit and its lighting unit in a transition position,

[0033] Fig. 3 schematically shows the sun visor with the mirror unit and its lighting unit in a position enclosing the mirror pane and the display on the periphery, and

[0034] Fig. 4 schematically shows different arrangement options for the mirror unit inside and outside the vehicle.

[0035] Corresponding parts are provided with the same reference numerals in all figures.

[0036] In the following, a mirror unit 1 is described with reference to Figures 1 to 4, which on the one hand can be used as a normal mirror, for example a make-up mirror, and on the other hand can also be used for taking photos and videos and, for example, for video conferences.

[0037] To make this possible, the mirror unit 1 has a mirror disc 2 and a

[0038] Display 3, which are arranged one behind the other, and the mirror unit 1 also has a flexible lighting unit 4 and a camera 5.

[0039] The mirror disc 2 is designed, for example, as a partially transparent mirror, also referred to as a semi-transparent mirror or one-way mirror, and from the point of view of a

[0040] The mirror pane 2 is arranged in front of the display 3 from the user's perspective, or the mirror pane 2 is arranged behind the display 3 from the user's perspective. The display 3 is designed, in particular, as an OLED display. If the mirror pane 2 is arranged behind the display 3, the display 3 is designed such that it is transparent when not activated. For example, the mirror pane 2 forms a substrate of the display 3.

[0041] It is particularly provided that the camera 5 is integrated into the mirror pane 2 and / or into the display 3, i.e. it is particularly provided that it is arranged, at least in section, in a recess provided for this purpose. Alternatively, it can also be arranged, for example, on a rear side of the display 3 and / or the mirror pane 2, in which case an optical axis of the camera 5 then runs through the display 3 and / or the mirror pane 2. For this purpose, too, a corresponding recess can be provided in the display 3 and / or the mirror pane 2 and / or the display 3 and / or the mirror pane 2 are / are designed to be transparent in the region of this optical axis in the direction of the camera 5.

[0042] The lighting unit 4 has, for example, one or more LEDs (light-emitting diodes) as a light source. It can be bent from a rod-shaped position into a position that circumferentially encloses the mirror pane 2 and the display 3 and back again. Figures 1 to 3 show, by way of example, the bending of the lighting unit 4 from the rod-shaped position shown in Figure 1 into the position circumferentially enclosing the mirror pane 2 and the display 3 shown in Figure 3. The bending movement is shown schematically in Figures 2 and 3 by means of bending movement arrows BP. Figure 2 shows the lighting unit 4 in dashed lines in the rod-shaped starting position and in solid lines in a transition to the position circumferentially enclosing the mirror pane 2 and the display 3.

[0043] The mirror unit 1 is intended in particular for use in a vehicle 6, as shown by way of example in Figures 1 to 3, wherein, for reasons of clarity, only one vehicle component 7 of the vehicle 6, designed as a sun visor, is shown here, on which the mirror unit 1 is arranged.

[0044] The vehicle 6 thus has at least one such mirror unit 1. For example, it can be provided that the mirror unit 1 is firmly connected to the vehicle component 7. Alternatively, it can be provided, for example, that the mirror unit 1, as shown by way of example in Figure 4, can be removed from the vehicle component 7 and reattached to the vehicle component 7 without the use of tools and without damage. As a result, the mirror unit 1 can also be used outside the vehicle 6 and, for example, can be placed on an at least substantially horizontal base 8 or arranged on a vertical or inclined surface 9, in the example shown on a refrigerator housing.

[0045] The vehicle component 7 on which the mirror unit 1 is or can be arranged in the vehicle 6 in the manner described is, for example, the sun visor shown here as an example or, particularly for use on a rear seat of the vehicle 6, the back of a headrest or backrest of a front seat. When used on the rear seat, the mirror unit 1 can also be arranged, for example, in a foldable manner in the backrest of the front seat or in a center console.

[0046] The described mirror unit 1 can, as already mentioned above, be used as a normal mirror, for example as a make-up mirror, and on the other hand for taking photos and videos and also for conducting video conferences. By means of the mirror unit 1, a person, i.e. a user of the mirror unit 1, can take photos and videos, so-called selfies, in particular of themselves. Depending on whether it is permanently arranged in the vehicle 6 or can be removed from the vehicle 6 and reinserted therein without destruction and without tools, it can be used for these functions only in the vehicle 6 or both in the vehicle 6 and outside the vehicle 6.

[0047] The lighting unit 4 ensures particularly good lighting for both purposes, i.e., both for the mirror function and for the recording function using the camera 5, in particular for photo and video recordings in the form of a ring light, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. The attachment in the vehicle 6 enables shake-free recordings, which are not possible, for example, with a hand-held smartphone camera. The display 3 and the camera 5 also allow them to be used as an alternative to the mirror pane 2 for the mirror function, in particular as a make-up mirror. This advantageously also provides a magnifying glass and / or zoom function.

[0048] To operate the mirror unit 1, at least one operating unit, for example in the form of one or more buttons, and / or at least one operating interface for coupling to at least one operating unit is / are provided. The mirror unit 1 can thus be operated and controlled, for example, by means of an operating unit of the vehicle 6, for example by means of a so-called head unit, and / or by means of voice control and / or by means of buttons and / or via a coupling with a so-called wearable, for example a smartwatch, and / or mobile device, for example a computer, in particular a laptop or tablet, and / or a smartphone. This allows, for example, the display 3 and the camera 5 to be activated and deactivated, a recording function to be started and stopped, and, for example, the zoom function of the camera 5 to be operated.

[0049] The user interface also enables, in particular, coupling with an operating system of the vehicle 6 and thus with its operating components, and thus, for example, integration into user functions of the vehicle 6. Operation can be performed in the vehicle 6, for example, via its operating elements, and outside the vehicle 6 via a device coupled to the mirror unit 1, for example, a smartphone, smartwatch, or computer. Alternatively, operation can also be performed in the vehicle 6 via a device coupled to the mirror unit 1, for example, a smartphone, smartwatch, or computer.

[0050] In particular, by coupling it with a computer, especially a laptop or tablet, and / or smartphone, the aforementioned video conferences can also be conducted using the mirror unit 1. For example, background effects can be set so that the communication partner cannot determine the actual location of the person captured by the camera 5 of the mirror unit 1.

[0051] To bend the lighting unit 4, the mirror unit 1 has, for example, a bending actuator, in particular an electromechanical one. The flexible and bendable lighting unit 4 can thus be controlled by this bending actuator and thus moved around the circumference of the display 3 and the mirror pane 2 and back again. For example, the lighting unit 4 can thus be deformed into a ring from the horizontal starting position shown in Figure 1, which corresponds to already known vanity mirror illumination, and completely encloses the mirror pane 2 and the display 3 on the circumference, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. This creates a complete ring light illumination, which is required for optimal illumination for selfie photos and selfie videos. The mirror pane 2 and the display 3 can, for example, each be round, as in the examples shown here, or oval or square.As already mentioned above, the mirror unit 1 also enables an extension of the conventional makeup mirror function, as the integrated camera and display function and the digital zoom also enable a magnifying glass function and image recording. Here, too, the illumination unit 4 shaped as a ring light or the rod-shaped, particularly horizontally oriented, initial position of the illumination unit 4 can be used as needed.

[0052] The lighting unit 4 is particularly designed to emit light in different colors and / or brightnesses and / or color temperatures. The colors and / or brightnesses, for example, including a flashlight function, and / or color temperatures can be adjusted, for example, via the respective above-mentioned control unit, i.e., for example, by means of one or more control units of the mirror unit 1 and / or by means of one or more control units of the vehicle 6 and / or by means of a device coupled to the mirror unit 1, for example, by means of a smartphone or computer, in particular a laptop or tablet.

[0053] The described mirror unit 1 is thus a combination of a makeup mirror, magnifying glass, and photo / video camera, particularly for selfies, with optimal and flexible illumination. Furthermore, it can also be used for video conferencing, particularly when coupled with a computer, such as a laptop or tablet, and / or smartphone. The option of mounting it in the vehicle 6 leaves the user's hands free, allowing them to operate their computer or smartphone while simultaneously participating in meetings via video from the vehicle 6.

[0054] If the mirror unit 1 can be removed from the vehicle component 7 and re-attached to the vehicle component 7 without tools and without destruction, it can also be used outside the vehicle 6 in the manner described, i.e. with the described functions and the resulting advantages, as indicated in Figure 4. In particular for use outside the vehicle 6, the mirror unit 1 has, for example, an electrically chargeable energy store and an energy transmission interface 10 for coupling to an electrical energy supply, as shown schematically on the right in Figure 4. This shows a rear side of the vehicle component 7 and the mirror unit 1 arranged thereon. The energy transmission interface 10 can, for example, as shown schematically here, be a USB interface, in particular a USB-C interface, or an inductive interface. Both variants can also be provided.For example, the mirror unit 1 in the vehicle 6 can be coupled to an electrical system of the vehicle 6 via the energy transmission interface 10. For this purpose, the vehicle component 7 then has the corresponding interface counterpart to this energy transmission interface 10 of the mirror unit 1, so that the mirror unit 1 can be coupled thereto. For example, this energy transmission interface 10 can also simultaneously be the operating interface and, in particular, also the data transmission interface of the mirror unit 1, so that the mirror unit 1 can also be operated via it by means of the vehicle 6. Alternatively or additionally, the operating interface and, in particular, also the data transmission interface can be, for example, a wireless interface, in particular a radio transmission interface.This is particularly advantageous for coupling the mirror unit 1 with a smartphone and / or computer, in particular a laptop or tablet.

[0055] Outside the vehicle 6, for example, a connection to a power supply network can be provided via the power transmission interface 10 of the mirror unit 1. If it is temporarily not possible to connect an external power supply to the power transmission interface 10 of the mirror unit 1, the power supply of the mirror unit 1 is ensured by its electrically chargeable energy storage device, in particular an accumulator, which is charged when the connection is established with the external electrical power supply.

[0056] For tool-free and non-destructive attachment in the vehicle 6, the mirror unit 1 has, for example, a magnetic holder and / or a snap-in holder. Using the snap-in holder, it can be snapped into and out of a corresponding holding unit provided in the vehicle 6, for example. Using the magnetic holder, it can be attached to and detached from various corresponding magnetic surfaces in the vehicle 6. Furthermore, using the magnetic holder, it can also be attached outside the vehicle 6 to corresponding magnetic surfaces 9, for example, as shown in Figure 4, to a refrigerator, a charging station, a fitness device, or another location.

[0057] For stable positioning outside the vehicle 6, alternatively or additionally, for example, a fold-out and fold-in stand assembly 11 is provided, as shown in Figure 4. This is particularly advantageous if no suitable magnetic surface 9 is available in a suitable position. The stand assembly 11 then enables secure standing on a substantially horizontal base 8. For this purpose, it has, for example, as shown in Figure 4, three stands 12, or in other embodiments, a central stand 12 or two lateral stands 12 or more than three stands 12. The stand assembly 11 can, for example, be folded out and folded mechanically, in particular manually or in another way, as shown in Figure 4 by means of dashed folding arrows KP.

[0058] Figure 4 shows exemplary possibilities that arise when the mirror unit 1 can be removed from and reinserted into the vehicle 6 without the need for tools and without causing any damage. In Figure 4 on the left, the mirror unit 1 is arranged in the vehicle 6 and fastened to the vehicle component 7, which here is designed as a sun visor. For use outside the vehicle 6, it is detached from this vehicle component 7 without the need for tools and without causing any damage and can then be fastened, for example, by means of its magnetic holder to a magnetic surface 9, in the example shown to a refrigerator, as shown in the bottom of Figure 4, or can be placed on a horizontal base 8, for example, as shown in the second illustration above in Figure 4. For this purpose, the stand assembly 11 of the mirror unit 1 is folded out and the mirror unit 1 is then positioned on the horizontal base 8.

[0059] If it is intended to be used again in the vehicle 6, the mirror unit 1 is removed from the magnetic surface 9, in the example shown from the refrigerator, or lifted off the horizontal base 8 again and the stand assembly 11 is folded in again, as shown in the third illustration above in Figure 4. The mirror unit 1 is then fastened again to the vehicle component 7 of the vehicle 6 without tools, as shown on the right in Figure 4 as a view of the rear of the vehicle component 7 designed as a sun visor and the mirror unit 1. In this case, the energy transmission interface 10 of the mirror unit 1 is advantageously coupled to the corresponding interface of the vehicle 6, so that the electrical energy supply to the mirror unit 1 via the vehicle 6 is ensured and, for example, the energy storage device of the mirror unit 1 is also charged.In addition, the coupling of the mirror unit 1 to the operating elements of the vehicle 6 can also be effected via this energy transmission interface 10, which then simultaneously serves as the operating interface of the mirror unit 1. Alternatively, this coupling of the mirror unit 1 to the operating elements of the vehicle 6 can be effected wirelessly, in particular via radio.

[0060] The described mirror unit 1 thus enables full integration into the vehicle 6 and its functions, for example as a replacement for and improvement of a make-up mirror, wherein recordings and the zoom / magnifying glass function can also be used for the mirror function and wherein, in particular, optimal lighting is provided by a ring light. Furthermore, operation in the vehicle 6 and outside the vehicle 6, for example via an app and / or voice control, wherein this can be done in the vehicle 6 using corresponding devices of the vehicle 6 and outside the vehicle 6, for example via a smartphone and / or computer. Due to the stable arrangement enabled in the vehicle 6 and outside the vehicle 6, devices coupled to the mirror unit 1, for example a smartphone or computer, can be used in parallel, for example for video conferences and / or for working on the computer.Due to the possibility of disassembly from the vehicle 6 and reassembly in the vehicle 6 without tools and without destruction, the use of the mirror unit 1 is not limited to the vehicle 6, but universal use is possible.

[0061] To enable optimal alignment of the mirror unit 1 outside the vehicle 6 and / or within the vehicle 6, the mirror unit 1 can, for example, be provided with a ball joint. This allows the mirror unit 1 to be pivoted in all directions. For example, the magnetic holder and / or snap-in holder and / or the stand assembly 11 are coupled to this ball joint, allowing pivoting of the display 3, the camera 5, and the mirror pane 2 relative to the magnetic holder and / or snap-in holder and / or the stand assembly 11.

[0062] The camera 5 has, in particular, an image stabilization function in order to compensate for movements that may occur despite the stable arrangement of the mirror unit 1 described above.

[0063] For example, the mirror unit 1, in particular its camera 5 and recording system, also has a memory and / or profile storage function.

Claims

Patent claims Mirror unit (1) with a mirror plate (2) and a display (3) arranged one behind the other, characterized by - a flexible lighting unit (4) which can be bent from a rod-shaped position into a position circumferentially enclosing the mirror pane (2) and the display (3) and back, and - a camera (5) which is integrated into the mirror pane (2) and / or into the display (3). Mirror unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one operating unit and / or at least one operating interface for coupling to at least one operating unit. Mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a bending actuator for bending the lighting unit (4). Mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting unit (4) is designed to emit light in different colors and / or brightnesses and / or color temperatures. Mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an electrically chargeable energy store and an energy transmission interface (10) for coupling to an electrical energy supply. Mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a magnetic holder and / or a snap-in holder. Mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a foldable and retractable stand assembly (11). Vehicle (6) with a mirror unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which is firmly connected to a vehicle component (7) or can be removed from the vehicle component (7) and reattached to the vehicle component (7) without tools and without destruction.

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