Visteon Corp. debuted automotive enhancement concepts that include hands free technology and a large field-of-vision head-up-display (HUD) at CES 2016.
3-D Gesture Technology
The vehicle features touch-free automatic window control, audio and radio output, temperature control. Drivers can even open the glove box hands free (for those desperate situations where you require sunglasses or a tissue ASAP).
“It is calibrated to the car,” explained Oliver Kirsch, Visteon Corp.
“For example, if you are pointing to the glove box with your hands, the glovebox opens automatically, or if you are pointing with your hands to the passenger window it will detect if you are directing upwards or downwards and open or close the window.”
Drivers can change which gesture initiates the command depending on their capability or preference. The system also has the ability to differentiate between the driver and a passenger.
“We have programed proprietary software algorithms to identify objects in front of the camera.”
Time-of-flight vehicle software. (Image courtesy of Visteon.)
Time-of-flight camera technology and image-processing algorithms are the key features of the system. The two technologies together enable movements and gestures to be read quicker than 2-D solutions.
Large field-of-vision windshield HUD
The content displayed on the large windshield head-up display is enhanced using rich color, contrast and brightness. Visteon says these enhancements will minimize the need for the driver to look away from the road.
Visteon claims that an increase in size, roughly double that of a regular windshield HUD, will allow the driver to see more information.
The HUD prompts the driver to alter their speed if road and driving conditions change. The HUD can also suggest adjusting climate controls, warn the driver of safety concerns, navigates the driver to their destination, changes music on command and allows the driver to answer phone calls, among other options.
A backlight and large mirror on the inside of the instrument panel enables the information to be seen clearly, even if it is sunny outside.
Data analytics are used to help the resolution display to coordinate with the surrounding environment and weather.
For more information about Visteon, visit their website.