2024-09-22 09:00:00
Air conditioning continues to be the catalyst of many advancements within the automotive industry. It is a large “screen” through which we see the world when we are behind the wheel, and it will gradually integrate augmented reality technologies and other screens that display relevant information or content.
And since there are few giants in the field of technology and screens like Apple, it is surprising now with the patent that was submitted recently. This is an innovation to integrate screens in the windshield that offer images from the rear mirrors and interact with the driver’s view and various settings.
The patent introduction explains that “in a conventional car, the mirrors are separate from the windshield, so the driver must look away from the road to check the mirrors before changing lanes, braking, or performing other actions. “The risk of an accident may increase when the user looks away from the windshield to check the mirrors.”
Apple’s plan is to integrate one or more screens into the vehicle’s windshield. It can be a screen attached to the outside of the glass, integrated within the glass, or in which images are projected onto the windshield and reflected back to the eye for a user to see.
“The displays on the front window can be configured to show images captured by the vehicle’s cameras. For example, a left-handed camera can be moved to the left to display a live rear view, such as that provided by the rear-view mirror. And the same on the right side. They can also show pictures from a bird’s eye view.
This system can be configured to work in an “intelligent” way, helping the driver and meeting their needs to increase safety. For example, they can automatically show a live video feed when the turn signal on each side is activated. They can also be activated when there are cars, people, signs or obstacles around the vehicle. On the other hand, images can appear depending on where the user is looking, to match their view and not obstruct their field of vision, or to activate when they see that the user does not check the mirrors properly or does not pay any attention . Accident. . They can also be activated based on the information received by different sensors in the vehicle or the speed of the information displayed, for example, to avoid a collision.
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