Windshield Projector for Consolidated Vehicle Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
The proliferation of vehicle information providing devices in various positions within a vehicle can distract the driver, as they must attend to multiple sources of driving information simultaneously, compromising attention on the road.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle information device that communicates with the vehicle via a connector or wireless network, utilizing a mini projector on the windshield to consolidate and project essential driving information, including GPS, reversing displays, and data recorders, while incorporating user identity verification and adjustable projection angles to ensure optimal driver visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple vehicle information providing devices are set in different positions, then the driver can obtain more driving information, but the driver's attention is distracted and cannot focus on the road
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple vehicle information providing devices (GPS, reversing display, data recorder, tire pressure monitoring) into a single integrated device. This consolidation merges multiple information sources that were previously displayed at different positions, allowing the driver to access all necessary information from one location rather than being distracted by multiple separate devices throughout the vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a projection device as an intermediary that projects vehicle information onto the windshield. This intermediary solution allows information to be displayed in the driver's direct line of sight without requiring the driver to look away at separate devices, thus mediating between the need for information and the need for focus.
2Loss of information
If vehicle information is displayed at multiple positions, then comprehensive information is provided, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple information providing functions into a single device that includes GPS module, reversing display module, data recorder module, and tire pressure monitoring module. This merging reduces the number of separate devices while maintaining comprehensive information coverage across all vehicle systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated vehicle information providing device performs multiple functions simultaneously - GPS navigation, reversing display, data recording, and tire pressure monitoring - all within one device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated devices for each function, reducing overall system complexity.
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
This solution enhances driver focus by centralizing critical vehicle information on the windshield, reducing distractions and improving the driving experience by ensuring the driver can easily access and view necessary data without dividing attention.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a mini projector on the windshield to consolidate and project essential driving information
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle information gathering and control method includes determining a connection between a vehicle information device and a vehicle and turning on a power source when the vehicle information device is connected to the connector of the vehicle. Vehicle information is provided by a number of vehicle information providing devices of the vehicle and gathered when the vehicle information device is connected to the connector of the vehicle; and a projector is controlled to project the acquired vehicle information on a light adjusting film covering on a windshield of the vehicle to be viewed by a driver.