Driver Recording Devices Becoming Commonplace as Garmin Ups Its Game
The expression”aatch the road” is taking on new meaning these days as driver recording devices for big fleets and even consumer cars becomes commonplace.
Consider Garmin, which has announced the expansion of its intelligent driving video recorder (IDVR) technology with Chinese automobile manufacturing partner Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Limited (DPCA).
The technology, which Garmin first introduced with the Peugeot 3008 is now also available in a Citroën C4L car model.
Here’s what’s cool: IDVR technology focuses on recording road footage in high-quality 1080p/30fps and features advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as forward collision and lane departure warnings.
The factory installed Garmin IDVR is integrated on the top interior section of DPCA vehicles, built-in directly behind the driving rearview mirror. With this setup, the IDVR camera can monitor roadway behavior in front of the host vehicle and relay forward collision warnings if users drive too close to the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, lane departure warnings are also programmed into the IDVR system to warn drivers of potential collision risks if they deviate from a driving lane or into oncoming traffic.
The recorded footage is preserved in a microSD card housed in the IDVR compartment, once the footage is reviewed, the on-screen display will feature date/time, speed, and turning signal information. In case of potential road incidents, the unit will automatically save files on impact triggered by the CAN signal.
Category: General Update
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