Tag: glossary

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Monitor The blind-spot monitor will “monitor” the area around the vehicle’s blind spots and warns the driver when traffic is approaching or traveling

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Blockchain

Blockchain As autonomous driving features become more standard on future cars; cybersecurity becomes a more significant concern. Blockchain is a security technology that can help

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Buick Safety System

Buick Safety system Buick’s ADAS technology uses cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors to assist the driver in avoiding or minimizing the damage when a collision

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Camera

Camera For certain ADAS applications, the camera provides low-latency images to the driver via the dashboard or display screen. This is most commonly seen with

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Construction Zone Assist

Construction Zone Assist Construction zone assist systems help the driver navigate within a narrow lane, such as in a construction zone. The system uses a

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Cross-Traffic Alert

Cross-Traffic Alert Cross-traffic alert systems warn drivers of other cars or road hazards approaching across the vehicle’s front or rear path. The system assists the

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Curve Steer Warning

Curve Steer Warnings Curve steer warnings alert the driver when they are approaching a curve at a high rate of speed. Back to the Glossary

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Driver Alertness Monitoring

Driver Alertness Monitoring System The driver alertness monitoring system monitors the driver for signs of fatigue and distraction. The system uses cockpit and interior-facing cameras

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Evasive Steering Assist

Evasive Steering Assist Evasive Steering Assist is a feature found on certain Ford vehicles. The system activates when a driver comes upon a slower or

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Forward Collision Avoidance

Forward Collision Avoidance Forward collision avoidance systems use sensors to decide if vehicle is in danger of colliding with an object in its path. The

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Graphics Processing Unit

Graphics Processing Unit A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the image and graphics processing of sensors in Advanced

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Heads-Up Display

Heads-Up Display The heads-up display (sometimes abbreviated as HUD) will reflect vehicle information onto the windshield, allowing the driver to keep their eyes on the

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