MINI Concept Introduces Advanced Glasses Augment Reality

Mini as one of the world's automotive manufacturers are always trying to present the concept of future innovations. This time, Mini plans to introduce tech glasses augmented reality (AR) named Mini Augmented Vision Concept on the mat auto show Shanghai Auto Show 2015. Basically, the Mini Augment Vision glasses are ordinary glasses specially designed with a touch of technology Sophisticated capable of displaying information about the vehicle Mini wearer. Mini seems eager to be the trendsetter driving a car with a sophisticated wear glasses while driving a Mini Cooper car.

As with the Google Glass, Glass Eye Augment Reality Mini uses a small transparent screen to project and display information to the user. For example, when the driver uses the navigation features of the Mini, eye glass will display the direction of the arrow according to the direction of navigation. Not only that, these glasses can also display information about the car's speed and the speed limit on roads that are impassable. There are also features X-Ray View that lets the driver see the point blid spot in the A-pillar or door panel of the car, giving the driver a wider view of the surrounding cars. The camera is mounted on the side of the car can be displayed so that the driver can easily through narrow streets or park a vehicle in a limited area.

Because sunglasses are designed with a transparent lens, the displayed information will not obscure the view or distract the driver will run. The driver can receive relevant information without removing his eyes from the road so as to reduce distractions while driving. Although it is still a concept, the production version of the future will be realized in the future.

"Augmented Vision MINI will provide a deeper understanding of how smart connectivity between MINI cars with glasses against relevant content. This technology is likely to be applied in the future, "stated Dr. Jörg Preissinger, as the project manager Augmented Vision MINI.

Mini Augmented Vision glasses are developed from the collaboration of BMW and Qualcomm. BMW DesignworksUSA designated design house to work on the physical devices, while the number of divisions of the company Qualcomm entrusted to work on sophisticated technology.