Category: General

Short-Wave Infrared

Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) refers to a specific wavelength range from 1000nm to 1600nm. For reference, standard cameras usually operate between 0.4-0.75um (which

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Side View Assist

Side View Assist Side view assist uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the vehicle’s blind spots to assist with lane changes. The system warns drivers of

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SLAM

SLAM Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is the process of creating or updating the map of an unknown environment while keeping track of the vehicle’s

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Smart Trailer Parking

Smart Trailer Parking These systems assist the driver when backing up and parking a trailer by using a camera and sensors. In some cases, the

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Stereo Camera

Stereo Camera Stereo cameras are two cameras placed side-by-side a few inches apart to mimic a human’s vision. This technology is used to detect distance,

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Surround View Camera

Surround View Camera These systems use several cameras around the vehicle to provide the driver with a complete view of all the areas immediately near

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Time of Flight

Time of Flight Time of Flight (ToF) cameras measure the actual “time-of-flight” of a light signal between the camera and object. The emitted infrared light

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Traffic Jam Assist

Traffic Jam Assit This and other similarly named technologies maintain a safe traveling distance between the vehicle and the traffic ahead. Using additional ADAS technologies,

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Traffic Light Recognition

Traffic Light Recognition Traffic Light Recognition is a technology pioneered by Audi. Vehicles equipped with the technology will receive real-time signals from connected traffic lights

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Traffic Sign Recognition

Traffic Sign Recognition Traffic sign recognition monitors traffic signs and displays them to the driver. Some systems read speed limit, school zone, and road construction

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Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic Ultrasonic sensors emit a high-frequency sound to measure the distance to an object. Ultrasonic sensor usages include low-speed maneuvering, parking, and proximity alerts. Back

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