And when they hit something with these 'detectors' they get out of alignment
and sometimes sense when they are close to something beside them. : ) ( I
helped someone debug theirs once. )
Robert D.
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> They're also putting on proximity devices. Warning lights and or buzzers
for the
> driver when they're getting too close to an object while backing up.
>
> Paul A
>
> "Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:
>
> > Actually, Pat....
> >
> > Quite a few. I did a little research today...
> > vans, Minivans, SUV's, etc. backing up
> > into objects (like Spridgets, fr'instance!)
. . .
> Thus, electronics mfgrs. have recently
> > come out with a rear bumper mounted
> > camera. It's lens is mounted on about a 6"
> > "plate", it's "monitor" placed internally
> > for easy viewing by the driver as he/she
> > checks the normal rear view mirror before
> > and during backing maneuvers.
> >
> > This is something brand new as I understand it and one can only hope
> > it's
> > cost and availability will allow it to be installed cheaply and quickly
> > on as many
> > of these vehicles as possible, especially
> > those who live near me! :)
> >
> > Cap'n. Bob
> > '60 :{)
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