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Nissan will reveal its new Smart rearview mirror at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show which runs until Sunday.
The world’s first LCD monitor provides clear rearward visibility under various conditions and allows the driver the ability to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional mirror.
The Smart rearview mirror is housed within the structure of the mirror, with a built-in LCD monitor that can be activated in place of the conventional mirror.
A high-resolution camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle provides the driver with a clear view of the rear flanks. The camera projects a clear image onto the monitor to provide the driver with a better view.
An additional feature of the Smart rearview mirror is the switch function. Operated by a control located at the bottom of the mirror, the driver can utilise the traditional rearview mirror system, or with a simple flip of a switch, gain an unobstructed view behind the vehicle on the LCD display.
Rearward visibility from conventional rearview mirrors can be obstructed when there are tall passengers in the rear seats, or when luggage is stacked high in the rear compartment. However, with this new concept, rearward visibility is free from in-vehicle obstructions.
It can provide a clear image in a variety of environmental conditions including rain, snow, dawn and dusk. The camera and image processing system offers minimal glare, even during sunrise or sunset conditions or when being followed by a vehicle with bright headlights.
The company plans to introduce the Smart rearview mirror to global markets next year.
