Any highly functional mirror can be a smart mirror. Smart mirror
technologies include self-dimming capability, as well as
self-cleaning and self-repairing ability with the layers of different
smart materials. Embedded electronics including cameras, displays and
sensors are also the parts of smart mirror technologies as they help
in converting a simple mirror into an electronic device. Smart
mirrors can be used in various applications such as advertising,
healthcare, consumer, and automotive. Digital smart mirrors are
significantly gaining momentum due to various factors such as
design/style, comfort/convenience and safety.
The focus on enhanced road safety drives the demand for incorporating
new electronic functionalities to the automotive mirrors. Activated
light sensors, and electrochromic self-dimming smart mirrors have
significantly improved road safety by increasing response times as
well as reducing driver fatigue.
However, through the use of other electronic functionalities such as
integrated sensor systems, displays, touch capability, Wi-Fi
connectivity, and GPS, the road safety can be further enhanced in a
significant manner. Automotive smart mirror vendors are now focused
on marketing mirrors having customizable capabilities.
Smart mirrors are also anticipated to have a potential market in
retail and advertising sectors. The use of these mirrors is in trial
stage in certain places such as in elevators, public restrooms,
hotels or office lobbies, and so on. For instance, in January 2011,
Clear Channel Airports (CCA) and Mirrus Corporation collaborated on a
pilot program of deploying 150 smart mirrors with advertising
displays in all restrooms at the Chicago O'Hare airport. Moreover,
smart mirrors have the capability to increase sales in retail sector,
mainly in dressing rooms. The combination of mirrors with RFID and
display technology can be helpful in displaying vital information and
user-specific suggestions hence increasing the sales.
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The smart digital mirrors are anticipated to gain a considerable
market share in healthcare applications, in both residential and
professional settings. Smart mirror technologies can improve patient
care and compliance, thus reducing healthcare expenses in certain
cases. Smart mirrors can deliver patient-specific information such as
real-time human body statistics (heart rate, body temperature, and
blood pressure) and prescription reminders. The information which is
provided by the camera in form of an image can be used for diagnostic
purposes as well as for determining appropriate treatment.
Growing investment in R&D activities on smart mirrors and new
technology penetration are the major factors driving the smart mirror
market globally. Various companies are coming up with smart mirror
technologies with additional features further aiding the growth of
global smart mirror market. For example, in November 2015, Polo Ralph
Lauren Corporation launched new smart mirrors in the fitting rooms of
its flagship New York store. The mirror enables its customers at the
store to tap for assistance for the items to try on.
Each clothing item brought in the fitting room is detected by the
mirror through RFID chips, and it shows up a display about the
garment details. In October 2015, Panasonic Corporation introduced
'Interactive Mirror', having multi-functional features which was
anticipated to lure customers from retail, beauty as well as
lifestyle industry. This mirror was capable of enhancing the
lifestyle similar to a professional health or beauty advisor. In
December 2014, Gentex Corporation launched its all new ‘Full
Display Mirror’ which was an intelligent rear vision system that
used an outside mounted camera and mirror-integrated video display
for improving a vehicle's rearward view.
The key players in smart mirror
market are Gentex Corporation, Magna International Inc., ACEP France
SA, Panasonic Corporation, Seura Solutions, Samsung Electronics,
Dension, Keonn Technologies, S.L. and Mirrus Corporation.
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