Dynamic Driving Information System for Blind Spot Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Drivers face challenges in obtaining a convenient, safe, and distraction-free environment while driving, as traditional rear and side view mirrors create blind spots and require head-turning, and the instrument panel presents irrelevant information simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic information system comprising information collectors, a control module, and a display module that generates and displays intuitive reality and add-on image layers representing the vehicle's surroundings from a common observation point, providing a 3D view of lanes and traffic information unobservable through the windshield, aligned with the driver's orientation, and displaying relevant information only when specific driving scenarios are met.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional rear and side view mirrors are used to observe the environment around the vehicle, then the driver can view the surroundings, but the driver has to turn his/her head to view the mirrors and blind spots remain around the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple camera views (rear, side, and blind spot cameras) into a single integrated display system that presents a comprehensive view of the vehicle surroundings on the windshield, eliminating the need for separate mirrors and improving overall visibility coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D mirror reflections to a multi-dimensional bird's-eye view display that shows the vehicle and surrounding environment from an overhead perspective, allowing the driver to observe blind spots and rear areas without head movement
2Area of stationary object
If multiple mirrors are disposed in different positions to cover various angles, then more areas can be observed, but the mirrors are away from each other requiring head turning and creating blind spots
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of multiple mirrors positioned at different locations into a single unified display system that presents all surrounding views in one location on the windshield, expanding visible coverage while eliminating the need for head turning
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses cameras to capture optical images of the vehicle surroundings and creates digital copies of these scenes that are displayed on the windshield, replicating the visual information from multiple locations in a single integrated view
3Loss of information
If different types of information are presented separately on the instrument panel or control panel, then comprehensive information is provided, but the driver is distracted by the variety of information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges different types of driving information (vehicle status, navigation, blind spot detection, rear view) into a single integrated display on the windshield, providing comprehensive information while eliminating driver distraction by consolidating all displays in the driver's forward view
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different display characteristics to different types of information on the windshield, with critical safety information (such as blind spot alerts) displayed with higher prominence and different visual properties than routine information, allowing the driver to quickly identify important data
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AI summary
Operating a dynamic information system includes a plurality of information collector collecting a plurality of environmental characteristics, and a control module generating an intuitive reality image layer of a vehicle and a plurality of intuitive add-on image layers corresponding to a plurality of predetermined driving scenario. When a condition of a predetermined driving scenario is met, a display module displays the intuitive reality image layer and at least one intuitive add-on image layer of the plurality of intuitive add-on image layers that corresponding to the predetermined driving scenario.