A math professor has recently patented a car mirror that can provide a better picture than the present side mirrors. Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a mathematics professor of Drexel University has developed a fancy algorithm for this mirror.
People annoyed with the "blind spots" can now think about trying the newly patented side mirror. This mirror completely eliminates the blind spots and make sure people are driving safely without running into any object or person. The math professor used a fine mathematical algorithm to create this mirror that can give people a view of around 45 degrees. It can actually control the light bounced off from a slightly curved mirror.
Another great feature of this algorithm is the objects appearing on the mirror are not substantially smaller. But people living in US are not allowed to use this mirror because of government rules.
The mirror was developed by R. Andrew Hicks back in 2008. But he patented the mirror recently.
"Imagine that the mirror's surface is made of many smaller mirrors turned to different angles, like a disco ball," the professor told Phys.org. "The algorithm is a set of calculations to manipulate the direction of each face of the metaphorical disco ball so that each ray of light bouncing off the mirror shows the driver a wide, but not-too-distorted, picture of the scene behind him."
There are extended view rear-view mirrors available in markets but this side mirror is one of a kind. If the mirror proves to be useful, the U.S. might show some interest to change its regulations and allow car manufacturing companies to use this invention.
