Rearview Mirror Display Integration for In-Road Text Reading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rear view devices do not allow drivers to read text messages without diverting their attention from the road, as they require looking away from the road to check their personal electronic devices for incoming messages.
Innovation Solution
A rear view mirror with a movably integrated display and a communication unit that receives and displays text messages from a personal electronic device, allowing drivers to read messages without taking their eyes off the road, using Bluetooth communication protocols and voice command functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If drivers check their personal electronic devices for text messages, then they can read the messages, but they must look away from the road
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rearview mirror with an integrated display as an intermediary device between the driver's personal electronic device and the driver's eyes. The communication unit receives text messages from the personal electronic device via Bluetooth and displays them on the rearview mirror, allowing the driver to read messages without looking at the phone or diverting attention from the road.
2Reliability
If a display is integrated into the rear view mirror, then drivers can view messages without looking away from the road, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single rearview mirror assembly: the traditional reflective mirror function, a display unit for showing text messages, and a communication unit for receiving messages via Bluetooth. By combining these previously separate components into one integrated unit, the system reduces overall system complexity while maintaining driving safety.
3Ease of operation
If the display is made movable and integrated into the mirror, then the driver can access messages conveniently, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable display unit within the rearview mirror assembly that can be positioned at different locations. This dynamic positioning capability allows the display to be optimally placed for driver visibility while remaining integrated within the mirror housing, balancing ease of operation with manufacturing feasibility.
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AI summary
A rear view mirror assembly includes a rear view mirror that is mounted on a windshield of a vehicle and a personal electronic device in remote communication with an extrinsic communication network for sending and receiving text messages. A display is movably integrated into the rear view mirror such that the display is visible to the driver. A communication unit is integrated into the rear view mirror and the communication unit is in communication with the display. The communication unit is in remote communication with the personal electronic device thereby facilitating the display to display text messages received from the personal electronic device. In this way the display facilitates the driver to read the text messages without requiring the driver to look away from the road upon which the vehicle is traveling.