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Video camera mounted in the front side of a vehicle

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TLDR
In this article, a small video camera mounted in the front side of a car and connected to a small screen incorporated within the dashboard enables drivers to see around obstructions without manoeuvering half as much of the vehicle into the road.
Abstract
A small video camera 3 mounted in the front side 6 of a car and connected to a small screen 15 incorporated within the dashboard enables drivers to see around obstructions without manoeuvering half as much of the vehicle into the road. The camera is automatically switched on and off by operating the vehicle's direction indicator arm 12.

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