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	Electronic control of existing power mirrors that results in a sweeping mirror movement to expose the vehicle's blind spot
	Blind spot exposure Sweeping exposure of blind spot zone using existing power mirrors
	Active System is only active when the driver wants to check the blind spot
	No
	No
	Established Power mirror systems have been very reliable although this is a new use for them
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	Available on any vehicle equipped with power mirrors
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	Professional installation required
	No
	Yes Driver can customize entire range of mirror movement, separately for Left and Right mirror
	Unlimited Limited only by driver's visibility
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes Not affected; No sensor is used
	No Uses what drivers already use: The existing side mirrors
	Not possible What you see in the side mirror is what you get
	Not possible What you see in the side mirror is what you get



	Series of ultrasonic sensors (sonar) mounted in vehicle panels facing the rear and the sides
	Object detection Notifies you using series of small lights embedded in your side mirror
	Passive
	Yes
	No
	Emerging Mixed results when same technology was used for backup object detection
	Est. Model year 2007
	As optional equipment on select new 2007 models from one manufacturer
	Unknown
	Pre-installed as optional equipment on select new vehicles
	No
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes Driver must get use to the blinking lights and their meaning
	Unknown
	Unknown



	Ultrasonic sensor (sonar) mounted in vehicle rear panels facing the rear and the sides
	Object detection Notifies you using a blinking light in the side mirror housing
	Passive
	Yes
	No
	Emerging Mixed results when same technology was used for backup object detection
	Available now
	As optional equipment on Audi Q7
	Cannot be ordered as standalone; Only available as part of a larger "Technology Package"
	Pre-installed as optional equipment new Audi Q7 vehicles
	No
	Blinking light dimming / shut-off switch
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Unknown
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes Driver must get use to the blinking lights and the meaning of their frequency
	Unknown
	Unknown



	Digital camera mounted in the back of the vehicle facing rearward traffic
	Blind spot exposure Center rearward view of vehicle is rendered on a display inside the cabin
	Passive
	No
	Possibly
	Established Some factory versions have been in production for 3-4 years (as backup cameras)
	Now
	Available for any vehicle some models require optional/factory navigation system
	Various models & packages: - Base camera for integration with any display - Packages for integration with factory navigation - Aftermarket center rearview mirror with embedded LCD display
	Professional installation required
	Yes
	Minimal Depends on model
	Limited by range of camera; rearward view only
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	No
	Depending on trailing distance of object (side vs behind camera)
	No
	Varies by model
	No
	Yes Driver must get use to looking in two places before changing lanes
	Not possible What you see in the display is what you get
	Not possible What you see in the display is what you get



	Sharply convex, (most often circular) mirror attached to side mirror surface using adhesive sticker (non-DOT compliant)
	Blind spot exposure Reflected side view on convex surface
	Passive
	No
	Yes, severely
	Established Basic mirror reflection
	Now
	Available for any vehicle
	Variety of mirror sizes and shapes available, mostly circular or rectangular
	Do-it-yourself Installation
	No
	No
	Unlimited Limited only by driver's visibility
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	Functional at any speed
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes
	Yes Not affected; No sensor is used
	Yes Driver must get use to the "fish eye" distorted reflection
	Not possible What you see in the "fish-eye" mirror is what you get
	Not possible What you see in the "fish-eye" mirror is what you get

Technology Type
Blind Spot Exposure / Detection
Mode of Operation
Design Can Produce False Positives (i.e. system may warn of an object in your blind spot when there is none)
May Distort or Limit Driver's Rearward View
Main Technology Maturity
Availability
Applicability
Packages
Installation
Requires Additional Hardware
Driver Customization
Blind Spot Zone Coverage Area
Minimum Vehicle Speed for System Activation
Detects/Exposes Objects Moving Faster than Vehicle (passing traffic)
Detects/Exposes Objects Moving Slower than Vehicle (passed traffic)
Detects Vehicles in Extended Blind Spot While Merging into Highway Traffic
Detects Smaller Adjacent Objects in Blind Spot Zone (e.g. motorcycles, bicycles, etc...)
Functions in Inclement Weather (Rain, Snow, Fog) / Poor Visibility Conditions
Functions in Darkness / Night Time
Functions with Road Dust / Dirt / Brake Dust on Sensor / Camera
Has Learning Curve (you have to get use to it before you can use it safely)
Can Falsely Warn When Passing a Row of Parked Cars
Can Warn Falsely When Driving Next to a Cement Divider Wall on Highway