Science fiction is quickly becoming a reality.

At CarBuzz, we are passionate about what the future of the car may bring in a technical sense, which is why we spend a considerable amount of time searching patent offices around the world to find new car inventions. We have encountered some very interesting things in the past. These include BMW's Falcon door, Ford's customizable headlights, and even a method created by Audi to instantly change the color of a car. Audi is always looking for innovation, and its latest products are very special. Just as you can project images onto a glass surface in a science fiction movie, Audi has created a way to turn a windshield into a movie theater.

Audi interprets this invention as: "The display surface of the self-luminous screen element is divided into first and second display areas by a curved area. The selective shielding unit transmits light from the screen element in a preferred direction and blocks light in a blocking direction. Direction and/or deflect light from the blocking direction. When installed in a motor vehicle, the display device faces a surface area at a distance from the screen element on which the reflection of the display content displayed on the second display area is Visible. "Predetermined viewpoint. At this time, the preferred direction of the selective shielding unit of the second display area faces the surface area, and the shielding direction of the second display area faces the predetermined viewpoint. "

All of this is quite complicated, but it basically means that the system can project an image onto the screen through a light bar. The light bar can transmit light to the screen for the occupants to view the image, or it can be used as a barrier from the rear of the hologram. Barrier of light. It may distort its "image". This means that the screen can be seen even during the day. This screen can be used for "entertainment functions and operating information of motor vehicles". The document shows that polarizing filters can prevent the so-called ghosting effect. It also shows that the system will be able to project different versions of the same image so that you can see a clear image no matter what angle you look at. Screen.

This self-luminous screen is bent or folded at an angle of less than 180 degrees at one viewing angle, and exceeds that number for another angle. No matter which angle you look at, the shielding device can block the light. This may mean that drivers can have a more advanced version of today's typical head-up display, while passengers can watch movies or other media in full screen. The viewer’s position in the car will determine what the person sees, so neither the driver nor the passenger will be distracted by what other people are watching. This can make the passenger's journey more enjoyable and provide more information to the driver. When self-driving cars came out, as the Audi Grandsphere concept foreshadowed, all passengers could enjoy in-car entertainment on an unprecedented scale.

If you pursue this invention, it may appear in at least ten years, so don't expect to see it on the next Audi A8.