Mr. Swamy Kotagiri reports
MAGNA SAFETY SYSTEMS GIVE PARENTS "EYES IN THE BACK OF THEIR HEADS"
Ask most parents, and they will tell you an extra set of eyes would generally come in very handy, especially when driving.
Magna International Inc. listened to those parents and has given them that extra set of eyes with a video-based child-monitoring system, an industry-first feature to increase safety for drivers and passengers based on Magna's Eyeris camera technologies. The system recently debuted on a new minivan at the 2017 North American International Auto Show.
The child-monitoring feature provides front passengers with a clear, undistorted view of the back-seat area on a display screen. A digital, megapixel camera located over the rear seat provides parents and other caregivers a top-down view of children in the rear seats. Even in low-light or dark conditions, passengers are illuminated by an infrared LED (light-emitting diode) light and can clearly be seen on the screen.
In addition, the minivan includes an Eyeris rear-view camera, which assists the driver while reversing the vehicle. Rear-view cameras will become mandatory in the United States for all light-passenger vehicles in 2018.
"The in-cabin child-monitoring feature is a great example of how Magna applies technology to meet the needs of specific lifestyles and vehicles -- in this case, it's families with children and minivans," said Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's chief technology officer and president of Magna Electronics. "With today's drivers facing more distractions than ever, our goal is to continue to develop new driver-assistance features to enhance vehicle functionality, improve safety and provide peace of mind."
Magna is a pioneer and the world leader in camera-based driver-assistance systems and has been developing innovative driver-assistance systems for more than 25 years. In-cabin passenger monitoring is the latest driver-assist technology from Magna, which supplies systems to more than 60 per cent of major automakers around the world. Magna's complete portfolio of camera and driver-assistance systems includes rear-view, side-view and front-facing cameras that support features such as adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, 360-degree bird's-eye view and automatic emergency braking.
About Magna International Inc.
Magna International is a leading global automotive supplier with 317 manufacturing operations and 102 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. The company has over 155,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to its customers through innovative products and processes, and world-class manufacturing.
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