- EYERIS® system focuses on driver and passenger safety
- Industry-first video child-monitoring
- Rearview camera meets 2018 mandate
AURORA, ON, March 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Ask most
parents, and they'll tell you an extra set of eyes would generally
come in very handy, especially when driving.
Magna International Inc. listened to those parents and today
gives 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 backseat 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 at low-light or dark conditions, passengers are
illuminated by an infrared LED light and can clearly be seen on the
screen.
In addition, the minivan includes an EYERIS® rearview camera,
which assists the driver while reversing the vehicle. Rearview
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 percent of major
automakers around the world. Magna's complete portfolio of camera
and driver-assistance systems includes rearview, side-view and
front-facing cameras that support features such as adaptive cruise
control, collision mitigation braking, 360° bird's-eye view and
automatic emergency braking.
TAGS
EYERIS®, ADAS, child-monitoring system, rearview cameras
ABOUT MAGNA
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 317 manufacturing
operations and 102 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 155,000 employees focused on
delivering superior value to our customers through innovative
products and processes, and world class manufacturing. We have
complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise,
as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis,
exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, vision,
closure and roof systems. We also have electronic and software
capabilities across many of these areas. Our common shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock
Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our
website at www.magna.com.
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