One feature-packed rearview mirror coming up

Stephen Tong | Jun 20, 2007

Sonor has come up with a feature-packed rearview mirror that's simply called the Bluetooth Hands Free Carkit With Parking Video. While you have probably seen products like these that sport caller information on the display, this goes one up by including both a camera to place in any angle you want and a earpiece.

For starters, this multifeatured model makes use of various technologies such as Bluetooth and FM transmission to good effect. Bluetooth sets up the link with your mobile phone, while the inbuilt speakers and microphone allow everyone in the car to teleconference with the person on the opposite end. Privacy is sometimes need. As such, the user needs to remove the earpiece that receives FM transmissions from the mirror. Oh, and to make it really convenient, it's magnetically attached to the right side of the console.

A 12-digit caller ID indicator, at a glance, will show who is calling you. In addition, the "With Parking Video" portion of the model name actually refers to a camera that is linked to the mirror which can be placed anywhere in the car. Ideally, the cam is to pointed toward your rear bumper to ensure that the driver doesn't hit the car behind. This is great for those who can't parallel park very well. Of course, the image that is reflected on your display can be toggled on/off to avoid any form of distraction when you are driving.

The rearview mirror is a relatively new technology, though the folks we talked to, WE Business Technology, mentioned that China, Thailand and South Korea have seen the likes of it since the start of 2007. It may very well hit Singapore shores as we're told the company is seeking local distributors.

More CommunicAsia 2007 coverage here.

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