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Smart sun visor from Bosch. Prototype test

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Bosch has developed the Virtual Visor, a prototype of the smart sun visor. This is a panel with a transparent LCD display, divided into hex cells (cells). The system independently determines which fields need to be darkened to protect the driver’s eyes from sunlight.

The size and location of the shadow are calculated by the algorithm based on data from the built-in cameras, which determines the location of the head, the direction of view and the location of the Sun. Thus, most of the visor remains transparent and does not interfere with the review.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sun glare causes thousands of accidents, and the risk of a car accident in the sun blinding drivers is 16% higher than in normal weather conditions.

CorrespondentCNET tested the prototype:

This is how it should work ideally:

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Promo video:


And here is what is at the moment: The

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journalist is testing a prototype.

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The camera tracks the location of the shadow on the driver’s face.

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Image processing from the camera.

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Locating eyes and other key points.

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Cells are like honeycombs. This form is more effective than squares.

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The system has not been finalized yet, there are delays.

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Prototype versions. It all started with an arduinka and an old monitor.

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In the role of the Sun is a flashlight on a tripod.

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Various tracking points.

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Bosch plans to replace these huge truck / truck visors. This may be the main market.

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