In-Car Cameras are cameras installed inside a vehicle to monitor, assist, and enhance safety, security, and driving experience. They are widely used in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), driver monitoring, parking assistance, and surveillance.
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1. Types of In-Car Cameras
🔹 1. Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Cameras
📍 Purpose:
• Monitors driver’s face & eyes for drowsiness, distraction, or inattention.
• Helps in Driver Fatigue Detection & alerts the driver.
• Required for Euro NCAP & regulations like GSR 2024 in the EU.
📍 Common Features:
✅ Eye tracking
✅ Head position detection
✅ Yawning detection
✅ Adaptive cruise control integration
📌 Example: Used in Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes for driver attention monitoring.
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🔹 2. Cabin Surveillance Cameras
📍 Purpose:
• Monitors passengers & activities inside the vehicle.
• Used for ride-sharing safety, security, and infotainment.
📍 Common Features:
✅ Passenger presence detection
✅ Child left-behind alert (hot car death prevention)
✅ Gesture recognition for infotainment control
📌 Example: Mercedes-Benz MBUX interior assistant uses cabin cameras for gesture control.
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🔹 3. Surround-View & Parking Cameras
📍 Purpose:
• Provides 360-degree visibility for parking & maneuvering.
• Used in Autonomous Parking Systems.
📍 Common Features:
✅ 360-degree bird’s-eye view
✅ Automatic parking assist
✅ Obstacle detection
📌 Example: BMW’s 360-degree camera system for automated parking.
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🔹 4. Dash Cameras (Dashcams)
📍 Purpose:
• Records road events for security & accident evidence.
• Can be front-facing, rear-facing, or dual-channel (inside + outside).
📍 Common Features:
✅ Continuous loop recording
✅ Night vision
✅ GPS tracking
📌 Example: Tesla Sentry Mode records activities around the parked vehicle.
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🔹 5. Rearview & Side Mirror Cameras
📍 Purpose:
• Replaces traditional mirrors with camera-based digital mirrors.
• Reduces blind spots & improves aerodynamics.
📍 Common Features:
✅ Wide-angle vision
✅ Night mode
✅ Anti-glare display
📌 Example: Audi e-Tron uses digital side mirrors for better aerodynamics.
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2. Benefits of In-Car Cameras
✅ Enhanced Safety – Prevents accidents by monitoring drivers & surroundings.
✅ Security & Theft Prevention – Records unauthorized access attempts.
✅ Improved Driving Assistance – Aids in parking, lane-keeping, & object detection.
✅ Regulatory Compliance – Meets NCAP, GSR 2024, and other safety regulations.
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3. Future Trends
🚀 AI-Based Driver Monitoring – Real-time emotion & stress detection.
🚀 Integration with ADAS & Autonomous Driving – Smart decision-making.
🚀 Augmented Reality Displays – Head-up displays with camera feeds.
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