Original title: Apple obtained the patent of automobile side view mirror, and there is no blind spot in intelligent automobile
4hw.com.cn on November 29, according to foreign media reports, apple is developing a patent called "system to improve the function of side view mirror of automobile", which can project the image of the area around the blind spot of automobile to the window, windshield or other display screen of automobile.
It is reported that this technology may also involve face recognition technology. The windshield mounted camera detects the driver's face movement and causes the mirror or side mirror to react. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In the context of Apple's patent, it points out that vehicles often include side mirrors to enhance the driver's vision. These side view mirrors supplement the field of vision by allowing the driver to observe the side and rear environment of the vehicle.
Previous reports have highlighted Apple's interest in making smart cars. In April, the tech giant was said to be in talks with companies developing sensors for autonomous vehicles. Apple's autopilot project "Project Titan" hired Google motor team and Tesla's former employees.
"We have a talented team at Apple dedicated to the research and development of independent systems and related technologies," Apple said in a statement in January. We still believe that there are great opportunities for autonomous systems, and apple has unique capabilities to contribute to them, which is the most ambitious machine learning project ever. '
Ming Chi Kuo, a leading analyst, predicted in a memo that Apple could launch in 2023. The auto driving industry is growing rapidly. In 2018, the HTF market intelligence report predicted that the global autopilot car market could expand at a compound annual growth rate of 36%, and the global income would exceed 173 billion dollars by 2023.
Apple's smart cars may come at a time when major players such as Tesla and Uber are stepping up their efforts to drive themselves. Tesla promised to have the automatic driving function in the existing cars, and will launch the fully automatic driving vehicle as early as this year. Uber also acknowledges that the automatic driving system is being developed, and sensors can be used to observe 360 degrees around the car.