After successfully debuting its Gentex rear vision system at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France, on Nissan's new GT-R LM NISMO race car, Michigan based auto technology maker Gentex is set to roll out the technology in 2016 Cadillac CT6 sedan by General Motors.
The system consists of a rearward-facing camera that feeds live video to a mirror-integrated display in order to optimize a vehicle's rearward view.
The ultra-lightweight, aerodynamically optimized camera is integrated into the vehicle's rear spoiler.
The new Gentex rear vision system consists of a hybrid full display mirror that provides dual function which includes a mirror mode, where it functions as a standard rearview mirror.
In display mode, a clear, bright, LCD display will appear through the mirror's reflective surface which will provide a wide, unobstructed rearward view.
At night-time the digital light sensors communicate via a microprocessor to darken the mirror when glare is detected.
Driver will have the control to switch between modes to accommodate usage preferences for various weather conditions and driving tasks.
Gentex highlighted that the system was originally designed for application on passenger vehicles; but the company entered into a partnership with the Nissan Motorsports Team, which allowed the system to be installed on Nissan's new LM P1 race cars.
Gentex director of marketing Craig Piersma said: "Our partnership with Nissan helps ensure that we have the most robust system possible.
"It allows us to comprehensively test the entire system -- full display mirror, custom camera and image processing software -- before we begin shipping the technology for passenger vehicles."
After General Motors, the next generation display technology is expected to be used in BMW cars.
Gentex manufactures several auto techs including a camera-based SmartBeam system that switches headlamps from high to low beam.
The system is also capable of warning about impending collision, lane departure and vehicle and pedestrian detection.
