Hidden Blind Spot Mirror Display for Unobstructed Side Mirror View
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle side mirrors with blind spot mirrors obstruct the main mirror's functionality and are always visible, reducing the mirrored image size and usability.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle side mirror with a hidden blind spot mirror device, featuring a two-way main mirror with a display screen positioned underneath, which only illuminates when a second vehicle is detected in the blind spot, using a camera and sensor system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a blind spot mirror is always present on the main side mirror, then blind spot monitoring is provided, but the main mirror's functionality is obstructed and the mirrored image size is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The blind spot mirror function is extracted from the main mirror and implemented as a separate display screen positioned underneath the main mirror. This allows the main mirror to provide its full mirrored image without obstruction, while the extracted blind spot monitoring function is displayed on the separate screen below.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind spot mirror is moved from the traditional position on the main mirror surface to a separate location underneath the main mirror. This spatial repositioning in another dimension eliminates the obstruction problem while maintaining the blind spot monitoring function.
2Reliability
If a blind spot mirror is always present on the main side mirror, then blind spot monitoring is provided, but the blind spot mirror obstructs a portion of the side mirror
Solution Approach 1:
The blind spot monitoring function is extracted from the main mirror and placed on a separate display screen underneath. This separation eliminates the obstruction of the main mirror surface, allowing users to operate the main mirror without interference from the blind spot mirror.
Solution Approach 2:
The blind spot display is made dynamic by illuminating it only when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot area. When no vehicle is present, the display remains dark or turns off, completely eliminating visual obstruction and maximizing the usability of the main mirror area.
3Loss of information
If a blind spot mirror is always visible, then blind spot information is continuously displayed, but all mirror space is not being used and a smaller mirrored image is displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The blind spot information display is extracted from the main mirror area and placed on a separate screen underneath. This allows the main mirror to utilize its full area for providing a large, clear mirrored image, while the extracted blind spot information is displayed separately without competing for space.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of continuously displaying blind spot information, the system uses periodic action by only illuminating the display screen when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot. This intermittent display approach ensures that the full mirror space is available for the main mirrored image while still providing necessary blind spot information when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides an unobstructed main mirror view while offering a blind spot mirror that is only visible when needed, enhancing safety and usability by providing real-time blind spot monitoring without obstructing the main mirror.
Implementation Method 1
The mirror is preferably a two-way mirror that allows the display screen to be visible through the top surface of the main mirror
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AI summary
A vehicle side mirror with hidden blind spot mirror device is provided. The device is comprised of a main mirror with at least one display screen positioned under the top surface of the main mirror. The device provides an improved vehicle side mirror with a blind spot mirror display that is only visible (i.e., illuminated) when a secondary vehicle is detected in the blind spot of the vehicle the device is attached to.