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Laser System Paints Information on the Road Ahead

technolgy review -- Head-up displays, which project visual data onto the windshield and the driver's view of the road, are debuting in a growing number of car models. But more vibrant, compact, and efficient displays being developed by Microvision, a company based in Redmond, Washington, could help the technology become much more common.

Japan's Pioneer Corporation plans to release its first head-up display product based on Microvision's novel display technology this year. Major carmakers in Detroit are also planning to integrate the technology into their vehicles by 2016, says Lance Evans, a director of business development at the company. Microvision's image projector relies on semiconductor lasers and a microscopic mirror.

The company's head-up display is already in some concept cars but has so far be

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jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,758 Points:591,745 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 6:11:40 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse alrighty then
AlfaAirbeds Rookie Author Trenton Posts:35 Points:130,305 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:56:21 PM Ignore AlfaAirbeds Report Abuse Neat. Sounds similar to the CRT monitors of old. Question is how durable/reliable is this microscopic mirror that has to move constantly? Also, why do they have to have green? Why don't they just use other colors?
bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,296,845 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:20:41 AM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse interesting
ktyson13 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,541 Points:397,075 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:14:30 AM Ignore ktyson13 Report Abuse Eventually the car will drive itself and we will all be safer.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,381 Points:759,045 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:11:29 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse As long as it is actually worthwhile and not just an expensive distraction/toy.
bullet226 Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,716 Points:534,915 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 6:09:01 AM Ignore bullet226 Report Abuse Now only if we could afford to drive
hammer219115 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:411 Points:22,950 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 4:44:15 AM Ignore hammer219115 Report Abuse How do we say distraction?
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:794,545 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 3:07:31 AM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse just like flying a plane.........
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,764 Points:787,680 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 3:06:32 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse more drivers with their eyes in the cockpit instead of hundreds of yards ahead.
asog75 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:836 Points:278,405 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:21:28 AM Ignore asog75 Report Abuse good in fog +
DandyDapple All-Star Author North Dakota Posts:715 Points:310,820 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:12:25 AM Ignore DandyDapple Report Abuse Can you say distracted drivers?
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,953 Points:1,714,170 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:06:31 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse neat, but if it is required for new cars, another price increase will come.
OilOnTheCheap Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,097 Points:450,160 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:04:32 AM Ignore OilOnTheCheap Report Abuse The heads up display looks cool, but is it safe? We’re not all fighter pilots.
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:3,905 Points:940,435 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 2:01:37 AM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse If it works for airplane pilots, why not autos? Sounds likke it mighht be a little distracting instead of the intent.
Saturn93 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:7,292 Points:1,640,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:59:32 AM Ignore Saturn93 Report Abuse More expensive gadgets to do the driving, instead of humans.
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,406 Points:2,908,760 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:59:11 AM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Right!
CJ300 All-Star Author New York Posts:922 Points:264,225 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:54:43 AM Ignore CJ300 Report Abuse nice
gamalerin Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,752 Points:993,510 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:54:05 AM Ignore gamalerin Report Abuse The question is ---- are the people drive more safely?
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,533 Points:1,040,125 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:54:02 AM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Nice.
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,859 Points:1,356,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:53:59 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse More expensive, less buyers.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,274 Points:881,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:47:44 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse will it really help drivers though
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,862 Points:362,130 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:46:26 AM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse Cool, but I wonder why a person's picture is in the display.
teatiger Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,680 Points:1,476,865 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:41:41 AM Ignore teatiger Report Abuse but will people drive more safely?
StanleyCup All-Star Author Chicago Posts:684 Points:526,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:38:37 AM Ignore StanleyCup Report Abuse That is amazing! Thanks NHLiveFree!!
Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,755 Points:1,217,770 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:36:07 AM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse Like fighter jets.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:35:54 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse and such sudden displays on the windshield would NOT distract drivers any more than texting ??
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,148 Points:1,626,230 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:34:30 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Creating demand before the supply.
postcard9 All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:883 Points:515,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:34:13 AM Ignore postcard9 Report Abuse $3.96 here.
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,595 Points:687,200 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:34:09 AM Ignore southrob Report Abuse gas needs to go down
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:33:17 AM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Progress marches on.
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:32:29 AM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Interesting
nwsynthetics Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,014 Points:345,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:30:07 AM Ignore nwsynthetics Report Abuse I think Mercedes has one coming out. Its a $100,000 car. I remember way back, 80's I believe Datsun/Nissand had it in the 240sx in the left corner for speed. It was cool
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,257 Points:1,361,240 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:29:21 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Predictions about cost declines usually come true, only problem is the timing, don't hold your breath. This will be strictly high end for some time. I will note that the Corvette HUD is great and after using it for a very short time, you miss it in anything else you drive. Then again you don't drive anything else like the Vette so it's usefulness would be limited. [Edited by: StArrow68 at 5/1/2012 1:31:20 AM EST]
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btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,720 Points:531,080 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:25:46 AM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse This technology is not as new as you might think. Visual data windshields were part of what NASA was commercializing in the late 1990s in their general aviation project. They were working on renting general aviation planes with updated technology at airports similar to car rental. There is a gap in cost efficiency between driving and longer commercial flights. Seems that it is cost efficient to drive one's car up to 300 miles and it is cost efficient to fly commercial if you are going more than 700 miles. The gap is 300-700 miles. I heard the project manager make a presentation at a civic club and was fascinated. Alas, my guess is that September 11, 2001 ended the project.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,573,030 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:24:48 AM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse with all these heads-up displays giving info, you won't be able too see out the window
gas4433 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,357 Points:545,750 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:21:38 AM Ignore gas4433 Report Abuse Ok
anascom Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,593 Points:553,115 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:19:52 AM Ignore anascom Report Abuse i think it's about marketing! who needs this crap!
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:18:54 AM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse yippee!! one more thing to drive up the cost of vehicle ownership
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,223 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:17:30 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse They will have to go back to big cars so they can have some place to put all the junk on them.
FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,837 Points:1,180,220 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:16:57 AM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse If it works it should help make travel safer.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,406 Points:1,699,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:16:32 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Technology moves forward. Like the simpler systems as less can go wrong.
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,711 Points:541,095 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:16:28 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse Sometimes, they need to make these things easily replaceable, if they are going to be so complex
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,537 Points:488,490 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:16:03 AM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse Should be option only!!!
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,912 Points:1,591,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:14:35 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse This is ridiculous. I would sure hate to replace it when a piece of gravel hits you.
chuckwthompson Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,755 Points:577,185 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:14:22 AM Ignore chuckwthompson Report Abuse Something else to malfunction!
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,553 Points:2,380,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:13:08 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I sure hope this doesn't ever come standard on every new car
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,746 Points:1,976,650 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:11:28 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Interesting stuff!!