Method and device for controlling the opening position of at least one electrically folding rearview mirror of a vehicle

The method and device provide a large control button on the touchscreen for electrically folding rearview mirrors, addressing the challenge of locating manual controls and improving safety by allowing drivers to operate mirrors without taking their eyes off the road.

FR3168821A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-29STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
FR2024013032
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing manual controls for electrically folding rearview mirrors in vehicles are often difficult to locate, requiring driver attention and increasing safety risks due to their placement among other controls and small size, especially on touchscreens.

Method used

A method and device that uses a processor to display a large control button for folding or unfolding rearview mirrors on a vehicle's touchscreen based on sensor data, allowing easy identification and operation without diverting the driver's attention.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates quick and intuitive control of rearview mirrors by displaying a large control button on the touchscreen, reducing the time and effort required to operate the mirrors and enhancing safety by keeping the driver focused on the road.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling the opening position of an electrically folding rearview mirror of a vehicle, comprising a touchscreen (12). For this purpose, data representing a set of conditions for folding or unfolding at least one electrically folding rearview mirror of the vehicle are received from at least one sensor installed in the vehicle. A button for controlling the opening position of the electrically folding rearview mirror is displayed on the touchscreen (12) according to a first graphic representation (320). A command to fold or unfold at least one electrically folding rearview mirror is transmitted following a touch press on the control button. Figure 3 (for the abstract)
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