# Blind Spot Eliminators The A Plus Pillar Displays Surroundings in Real-Time in the Front Beams By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-plus-pillar References: [sparkawards](http://www.sparkawards.com/galleries/index.cfm?entry=917559AB-F7C6-AC67-D2833AE3658109CA) Blind spots are tricky and even when drivers think they've checked it all, there are others on the road who may not be as attentive, which was why Sang Hu Lee designed the A Plus Pillar. The Industrial Design student from Jeju National University eliminates the blind spots created by the two front pillars on both sides of the windshield. By attaching a [camera to the exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1) of each pillar, the LED panel on the inside of the beam will reflect the surroundings outside in real-time. Sang Hu Lee also incorporated [facial recognition software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-camera-solution) so the display can sense the direction of the driver's eyes. By doing so, the camera will adjust the LED panel's picture at an angle so that it won't be confused with the gaze of the driver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Surroundings Display:** The A Plus Pillar uses exterior cameras and LED panels to reflect the surroundings outside in real-time, eliminating blind spots. - **Facial Recognition Integration:** The A Plus Pillar incorporates facial recognition software to sense the direction of the driver's eyes and adjust the LED panel's picture accordingly. - **Improved Driver Safety:** The A Plus Pillar helps improve driver safety by reducing blind spots and providing a clear view of the surroundings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the A Plus Pillar technology to enhance driver safety and reduce accidents. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the potential of facial recognition integration in automotive design to create innovative solutions for driver assistance systems. - **Design:** The design industry can utilize the concept of real-time surroundings display to develop new ways of improving visibility in various applications beyond automotive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Rotating Vehicle Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-cockpit.md) - [Blind Spot-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezl-dualview.md) - [720-Degree Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panoramic-dash-cam.md) - [Vehicle Intelligence-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-intelligence.md) - [AR Vehicle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-windshield.md) - [Collision Avoidance Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minieye-dash-cam.md) - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [Ultra-Large Automotive Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/57inch-pillartopillar-lcd.md)