Long gone are the days of narrow roof
pillars that not only looked good from the outside but provided optimal
visibility from inside the cabin. Safety standards, while necessary, have enlarged
car pillars to sizes that sometimes make it pretty difficult to check
surroundings.
Toyota may have something to counter the
annoyance of massive pillars, per its latest U.S. patent. The Japanese automaker has detailed a device of sorts that
makes a vehicle's A-pillars completely transparent. No, it's not wizardry, some
James Bond gadget, or even video cameras. It actually involves mirrors.
By carefully placing mirrors, Toyota's
patented cloaking device makes it possible to bend light around an object—in
this case, a vehicle pillar—and see the other side of it. This sort of
technology already exists today, but with the help of cameras and other
expensive components. Therefore, Toyota felt
a more practical and less expensive option was deemed necessary.
It's not clear if and when Toyota will
implement the cloaking device solution, but the patent was filed by the company's American arm.
With that said, it's likely the solution would be implemented on the
automaker's U.S. cars and trucks. We may not ever see a day when thin,
creatively-crafted vehicle pillars return, but we suppose at least seeing
around the massive structures is better than nothing.
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Source: Motorauthority
Long gone are the days of narrow roof
pillars that not only looked good from the outside but provided optimal
visibility from inside the cabin. Safety standards, while necessary, have enlarged
car pillars to sizes that sometimes make it pretty difficult to check
surroundings.
Toyota may have something to counter the
annoyance of massive pillars, per its latest U.S. patent. The Japanese automaker has detailed a device of sorts that
makes a vehicle's A-pillars completely transparent. No, it's not wizardry, some
James Bond gadget, or even video cameras. It actually involves mirrors.
By carefully placing mirrors, Toyota's
patented cloaking device makes it possible to bend light around an object—in
this case, a vehicle pillar—and see the other side of it. This sort of
technology already exists today, but with the help of cameras and other
expensive components. Therefore, Toyota felt
a more practical and less expensive option was deemed necessary.
It's not clear if and when Toyota will
implement the cloaking device solution, but the patent was filed by the company's American arm.
With that said, it's likely the solution would be implemented on the
automaker's U.S. cars and trucks. We may not ever see a day when thin,
creatively-crafted vehicle pillars return, but we suppose at least seeing
around the massive structures is better than nothing.
How ANT Lawyers Could Help Your Business?
Please click here to learn more about ANT Lawyers Foreign Investment
Practice or contact our lawyers in Vietnam for advice via email ant@antlawyers.vn or
call our office at (+84) 24 32 23 27 71
Source: Motorauthority
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