WASHINGTON, June 1: A new ‘magic’ rear-view mirror makes passengers and other objects inside a car disappear, giving the driver a perfect view of what he otherwise might not see behind him.
The mirror uses four cameras installed around a car to offer a virtual bird’s-eye view for parking and navigating tight spaces and offers an enhanced view in bad weather.
A small camera mounted behind the rear window, positioned where the wiper can keep it clean, sends a feed to a video monitor embedded in the mirror housing.
The driver toggles a switch between the mirror and the camera display much as they change a conventional mirror from day to night settings, ‘Fox News’ reported.
The ‘Smart Rear View Mirror’ developed by Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan provides a field of vision that matches up almost precisely to the mirrored surface, but the picture can be adjusted for height, zoom and brightness.
The mirror is designed to be used on the move, not just while parking, the company said.
It is planning to roll out the mirror in Japan next year and is currently evaluating demand in the US. (PTI)
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