Pioneer Corp. introduced a navigation system with display head-up display (HUD) with information systems tertambah reality (augmented reality: AR). Information directly displayed in front of the driver.
The introduction of navigation systems is always done last, while the launch in late July. So reported by techon.nikkeibp.co.jp yesterday.
Pioneer's new navigation system is called "Cyber Navi", consists of two models, the AVIC-VH99HUD (1D +1 D) - the most complete - and the "AVIC-ZH99HUD" (2D). Pioneer has not informed the price, but it is estimated, 320 thousand yen (USD 37 million) for the VH99 and 300 thousand yen (USD 34.7 million) for ZH99.
The world's first
Pioneer Cyber Navi claims that this is the world's first navigation system that combines technology with HUD AR. Prototype navigation system, has already been demonstrated in CEATED Japan in October last year.
HUD color screen measuring 90 x 30 cm. Image as if it aired three feet in front of the driver. 720 x 260 pixel screen to 12 cd / square meter and works at a frequency 20-24Hz.
HUD Anchored in position in front of the driver's sun visor. Brands and models of vehicles that can use the system was announced HUD will be Pionner through its Web site this May. Also use Bluetooth to transfer data between HUD and the main body of the car navigation system.
Security
Only the information essential for driving a display on the HUD. The navigation system features four driving modes and features can be controlled by "remote control". For security, Pioneer uses a projector screen resin that does not directly hit the driver's head in an accident.
Pioneer uses a red laser, green and blue light source and glass for Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) as the controlling element. Images displayed in sequence through the MEMS mirror that doubles as a scanner (scan).
