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May 15th – Pioneer Company in Japan has introduced the most advanced car navigation system, the first unit in the world which is able to project on the windshield in front of the drivers so as to make the information real and vivid.
This technology has been introduced to the monitor in the cockpit of the most modern fighter in the world. However, it has not been applied to a car. It will be offered for sale in July and runs at the cost between 150 USD and 500 USD.
The navigation from Pioneer can really introduce you the “real” route because it is in reality guide apparatus. This system includes a camera, computer mounted on windshield of the vehicle and computer sending the real-time information of videotaped environments and road conditions.
It is also able to make analysis of the details, like the change of the traffic lights, shops, office and other important landmarks as well as the distance between the your car and other cars.
The fist car navigation system came into existence in the 1980s. Honda claimed to have set the first standard, which was now seen as the simple equipment.
Many systems now are able to receive and display the information of the traffic congestion and also suggest which route to take. Besides, information offered by the restaurants, parking lots and banks can be provided. Some systems can even by taken from the car and used as the hand-held GPS device.
The latest system of Pioneer adopts the most modern technology, which is a great progress in comparison with the navigation technology before. With the full-color images which show the real scenery outside the windows, the driver can not only follow the information but also have fewer problems moving the eyes very often from one side to another.
