General Motors patents AR dual-HUD parking assist system
General Motors’ AR dual head-up display reimagines parking
General Motors patents AR dual-HUD parking assist system
General Motors patents an AR parking-assist with a dual head-up display, projecting guidance and obstacle distance onto windshield for safer, easier parking.
2025-10-28T15:02:44+03:00
2025-10-28T15:02:44+03:00
2025-10-28T15:02:44+03:00
General Motors has patented an innovative parking-assist system that blends augmented reality with a dual head-up display. The idea is to project guidance and a parking path directly onto the windshield, making low-speed maneuvers safer and more intuitive.Filed under US 12,437,642 B1 and published on October 7, 2025, the patent outlines a two-layer projection setup: a transparent AR image on the windshield and a reflective HUD on a secondary panel. The first layer renders the parking space outline, path guidance, and real-time distance to obstacles. The second layer adds supporting details such as sensor readouts and system prompts—a thoughtful split between essential cues and additional context.The system fuses inputs from cameras, sensors, wireless modules, and a driver-monitoring unit, then evaluates vehicle position and surroundings with machine learning. It is presented not merely as a visual overlay but as an adaptive assistant that adjusts to the specifics of each situation.This approach has the potential to reshape everyday parking by boosting both safety and ease of use. With key information projected in the line of sight, drivers can keep their attention on the road instead of glancing down at separate screens.
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2025
Michael Powers
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General Motors’ AR dual head-up display reimagines parking
General Motors patents an AR parking-assist with a dual head-up display, projecting guidance and obstacle distance onto windshield for safer, easier parking.
Michael Powers, Editor
General Motors has patented an innovative parking-assist system that blends augmented reality with a dual head-up display. The idea is to project guidance and a parking path directly onto the windshield, making low-speed maneuvers safer and more intuitive.
Filed under US 12,437,642 B1 and published on October 7, 2025, the patent outlines a two-layer projection setup: a transparent AR image on the windshield and a reflective HUD on a secondary panel. The first layer renders the parking space outline, path guidance, and real-time distance to obstacles. The second layer adds supporting details such as sensor readouts and system prompts—a thoughtful split between essential cues and additional context.
The system fuses inputs from cameras, sensors, wireless modules, and a driver-monitoring unit, then evaluates vehicle position and surroundings with machine learning. It is presented not merely as a visual overlay but as an adaptive assistant that adjusts to the specifics of each situation.
This approach has the potential to reshape everyday parking by boosting both safety and ease of use. With key information projected in the line of sight, drivers can keep their attention on the road instead of glancing down at separate screens.
