# Car Window Artworks Beat the Backseat Blues with Toyota's 'Window to the World' By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-to-the-world References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2011/07/toyotas-car-window-to-the-world-concept.php) & [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/19/toyota-offers-back-seat-passengers-a-new-window-to-the-world/) Most people don't enjoy long car rides if they're in the backseat, but with Toyota's new 'Window to the World' concept, that boredom may become a thing of the past. Everyday tools and appliances now come equipped with "smart" technologies, from do-it-all cellphones to refrigerators that play digital photo slideshows and even have built-in televisions. So it seems only logical that the next logical progression is to apply smart technology to cars. Toyota's 'Window to the World' program allows backseat passengers to draw on the window and even zoom in on objects they are passing by. Touch-screen technology would allow passengers to see how far objects are in the distance, see things up close and generally become more aware of the things around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Technology in Cars:** Opportunities for integrating smart technology beyond entertainment to improve overall passenger experience in cars. - **Interactive Car Windows:** Potential for developing more interactive and engaging windows to reduce boredom during long car rides. - **Augmented Reality in Cars:** Possibility of using augmented reality to enhance the viewing experience of objects seen through car windows. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Industry players can consider integrating smart and interactive technologies in car designs. - **Entertainment Industry:** Potential for entertainment companies to create content specifically designed for interactive car windows. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunities for tech companies to develop apps and software to enhance interactive car windows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home-Connected Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-ldk-concept.md) - [In-Car Gaming Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-x-audi.md) - [Cinematic Car Cabin Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-theatre-screen.md) - [Automatic Color-Changing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-flow.md) - [Artistic Vehicle Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-digital-art-mode.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-vision-omnipod.md) - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Child Mobility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-ev.md) - [In-Transit Entertainment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intransit-entertainment.md)