2010/09/25

Rear-view Mirror GPS


We’ve been hearing about various concepts for integrating GPS and a rear view mirror for close to four years now, however the new Mirror from Directusnav actually exists. It is an interesting concept as it addresses many of the aesthetic issues a traditional PND is plagued with… suction cup mounts, dangling cords, etc. My first reaction was concern that it might be difficult to reach, although as I sat in my car I realized that the mirror is actually a closer reach than the bottom center of the windshield where PNDs are typically installed.


I got my Reverse sensor installed for my NHC. Cost me Rs.2200 for 4 sensors with one year warranty. I dont know the brand. This was drilled into the rear bumper. The display is a rear view mirror,. When you engage the reverse gear, there is a colorful display in the IRVM which gives approx distance and also has an audible beep sound. As the distance reduces, the beeping sound increases too. I dont even need to look at the mirror while reversing. Just following the sound is enough.
Have managed to save my reverse lights on a couple of occasions, when the sensor showed how close I was to the car parked behind.

I'm also have a reverse camera with sensors installed on my Scorpio. I'm able to do a very close and tight parking when required.

As you come closer you can't see the rear bumper edges since the camera, though having a wide angle lens is normally fitted in the center. Secondly. if you observe, that all cars' front have a curved design with the bulge in the center tapering off to the sides. So, the camera enables you to see the front bulging part thus making a tight parking easier.


When you have kids running and cycling about the neighborhood, remember to take extra precaution when backing up your car onto the street. After all, tiny tots and toddlers aren't exactly the tallest creatures in the world, and they certainly won't be seen in your rear view camera while you're reversing. The Rear View Backup Camera aims to remedy that, using AirCam technology and digital processing to deliver accurate and natural looking images of what's directly behind, doing away with the need for fish-eye mirrors fixed at the rear of your vehicle. Too bad this $299.99 camera system doesn't come with an onboard display, so you'll have to fork out extra for one.

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