Blis - SV650.org

23-02-11, 11:54 PM

Just seen a TV advert for the new Volvo which features BLIS (blindspot information system) I was interested as to what it actually was so googled it. Here's how it works - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpkRHnaJ1aY

Quite a simple idea really, but still a good safety feature that should save a few lives!

24-02-11, 12:00 AM

why not just fit blind spot mirrors for £1

Guarantee some one will be become reliant on it, it will stop flashing and they'll cause an accident.

24-02-11, 12:01 AM

Why not just check your blind spot yourself like your meant to do?!

24-02-11, 12:02 AM

plus, driving at night on the motorway with that turned on.....you'll have a rave going on inside the car

24-02-11, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by metalhead19

plus, driving at night on the motorway with that turned on.....you'll have a rave going on inside the car

Some chav will get them in neon.

24-02-11, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by metalhead19

Why not just check your blind spot yourself like your meant to do?!

Saves the old people from pulling their neck/back muscles lol plus when you look over your shoulder to check your blind spot the car infront might slam the brakes on or a kid might run out on the road ect.

DarrenSV650S · 24-02-11, 12:32 AM

BLIS?? BSIS or BIS lol

24-02-11, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordy

Quite a simple idea really, but still a good safety feature that should save a few lives!

Quite a simple idea, but to actually pull it off and the software involved to make it work is unbelievably complex. I work for the company that makes the system to sell to Volvo.

24-02-11, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beabert

Guarantee some one will be become reliant on it, it will stop flashing and they'll cause an accident.

That's why Volvo market it as an "aid" so they can't be sued if you crash. It is, however, pretty good and it "fails safe". This means that you will get a false reading (indicating someone is in your blind spot area) rather than no reading. If also has an alert if the system stops working for some reason.

carelesschucca · 24-02-11, 09:27 AM

It all sounds great but I'd still rather people used their own amazing collision avoidance technology because our eyes are pretty damn good if you think about it...

23-02-11, 11:54 PM	#1
Jordy Guest Posts: n/a	Blis Just seen a TV advert for the new Volvo which features BLIS (blindspot information system) I was interested as to what it actually was so googled it. Here's how it works - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpkRHnaJ1aY Quite a simple idea really, but still a good safety feature that should save a few lives!

24-02-11, 12:00 AM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blis why not just fit blind spot mirrors for £1 Guarantee some one will be become reliant on it, it will stop flashing and they'll cause an accident.

24-02-11, 12:01 AM	#3
metalhead19 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blis Why not just check your blind spot yourself like your meant to do?!

24-02-11, 12:02 AM	#4
metalhead19 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blis plus, driving at night on the motorway with that turned on.....you'll have a rave going on inside the car

24-02-11, 12:32 AM	#7
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Blis BLIS?? BSIS or BIS lol

24-02-11, 09:27 AM	#10
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Blis It all sounds great but I'd still rather people used their own amazing collision avoidance technology because our eyes are pretty damn good if you think about it... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )