"Pearl" in which smartphone replaces the back monitor when attached to the license plate of a car

"Back monitor" that shows backward appearance when backing by car is not only glad equipment for people who are not very good at backing, as well as reducing the blind angle at the time of backing improves safety It is something. However, on the other hand, it can be said that there are downsides that expensive and installation is troublesome, but the back monitor kit that seems to solve such a problem is "PearlIn addition to being able to check images with smartphone applications by transferring images wirelessly, it has become equipped with functions to upgrade the place you want to check and to notify obstacles.

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Pearl is a set of aluminum frames built into the camera mounted on the rear license plate of the car, a dedicated car adapter for mounting inside the car, and a mount to mount the smartphone.


The image actually attached is like this. Two cameras are built in the upper part of license plate frame. In addition, solar panels are built in the lower part of the frame, and it is said that the power necessary for camera operation is stored in the built-in battery.


In the car, check backwards on the smartphone screen like this. Two pictures are shown on the screen, but this is the whole rear and the specific place up.


A scary situation when backing up with a car, a situation that is difficult to confirm, a backward situation. Pearl's camera has a viewing angle of 175 degrees. Approximately, it is possible to check the range which is not different from the visual observation.


By touching the screen of the smartphone, it is possible to upload a specific place. It is a feature not equipped with many existing car navigation systems.


It is easy to install because it does not have cables that must be routed inside the car. First, remove the number plate mounting screw, fasten the Pearl with the license plate and install.


Next, attach the car adapter to the OBD port terminal near the dashboard. This car adapter connects to the smartphone and is responsible for delivering images from the Pearl main unit.


Then, installing a dedicated application on the smartphone and connecting it with the car adapter with Wi - Fi or Bluetooth, you can use it as it is.


Pearl is accepting reservations at the online shop, and the price is 499.99 dollars (about 50,000 yen).

Pearl RearVision


It is an item that seems to be a strong friend of people who substitute car navigation system with smartphone + Google Navi, but unfortunately the size is for American license plate, shipping is currently only for the domestic market. If something of Japanese specification comes out, few people will be pleased, but ... ....