Vehicle Mirror Position Registration for Reverse-to-Park Recall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle mirror systems require frequent manual adjustment by multiple drivers, leading to inconvenience and potential forgetfulness in registering optimal mirror angles for different driving conditions and locations, especially when transitioning from reverse to parking gear.
Innovation Solution
A mirror position registration control apparatus that includes a shift position detector, mirror surface position detector, storage, information display, and processor to automatically register and recall optimal mirror positions based on driver identification, vehicle position, and shift position changes, allowing for seamless adjustment without complex manual operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual mirror adjustment is required for each driver and condition, then mirror position accuracy can be customized, but operation convenience deteriorates due to frequent adjustments and potential forgetfulness
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically registering mirror positions when the shift position changes to reverse, so that when drivers need to use the mirrors later, the optimal positions are already stored and can be recalled without manual adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically detecting shift position changes and triggering mirror position registration without requiring driver intervention, making the system adapt to driver needs autonomously
2Ease of operation
If automatic mirror position registration is implemented, then operation convenience improves, but device complexity increases due to additional sensors and control logic
Solution Approach 1:
The shift position detector serves multiple functions: it detects when the vehicle is in reverse gear to trigger mirror registration, and also detects when the vehicle is in parking gear to trigger mirror position recall and confirmation, making the existing component perform multiple roles without adding dedicated sensors for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges the mirror position registration function with the existing shift position detection system, combining what would otherwise be separate functions into a unified control approach that leverages existing hardware
3Productivity
If mirror position is automatically adjusted, then productivity improves by reducing adjustment time, but reliability may worsen due to potential errors in automatic detection and registration
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by displaying the registered mirror position on the information display device and requiring driver confirmation, allowing drivers to verify that the automatic registration captured the correct position and to correct any errors before the system proceeds
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary registration of mirror positions when shift position changes to reverse, creating a backup record that can be verified and confirmed before actual use, ensuring accuracy through pre-registration and confirmation
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AI summary
A mirror position registration control apparatus includes a shift position detector that detects a shift position of a vehicle, a mirror surface position detector that detects a change in a mirror surface position in the vehicle, a mirror surface position storage that stores a set mirror surface position; an information display that displays information for a driver who drives the vehicle, a registration operation receiver that receives a registration operation for the mirror surface position inputted by the driver, and a processor that, in a case where the mirror surface position is changed with the shift position set at a reverse position, displays a registration screen for the changed mirror surface position on the information display and stores the changed mirror surface position in the mirror surface position storage on the basis of the registration operation when the shift position is changed from the reverse position to a parking position.