VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon
Corporation (NYSE: VC) recently unveiled an automotive cockpit
concept demonstrating how drivers can select certain controls
through eye movement and head direction. Hidden eye-tracking
cameras capture this data to deliver an advanced human-machine
interaction (HMI).
This concept has received interest from auto manufacturers and
has also impressed vehicle owners. Prior to the final build of the
concept, Visteon presented an early version to consumers at a
research clinic, where 81 percent of respondents felt that the
system was easy to operate and 78 percent found it enjoyable to
use.
"Visteon continually introduces working prototypes that utilize
advancements in technologies traditionally found outside of the
automotive space," said Martin T.
Thall, president, Visteon Electronics. "We want to spark
creative dialogue with our customers that can result in new
automotive solutions to improve the driving experience."
The objective of the HMeye cockpit concept was to develop an HMI
control solution that enabled drivers to keep their hands on the
wheel, potentially mitigating distraction. Vehicle controls such as
the radio, cabin temperature and navigation all can be operated
through the drivers' eyes.
"The eye gaze feature and steering wheel controls provide fast
response time," said Paul Morris,
innovation manager at Visteon. "This has the potential to improve
safety by minimizing the driver's eye movement away from the road
and keeping his or her hands on the wheel."
"Advancements in camera technology, along with size reduction,
have allowed the automotive industry to incorporate camera
capabilities for in-vehicle applications at a reasonable cost,"
Morris added. "This system showcases technologies that may lead the
movement toward autonomous driving."
A video of the HMeye cockpit concept is available
on youtube/8D6spLLJYPw.
A high-resolution image and a video are available
at www.visteon.com/media/multimedia.
Read a blog from Innovation Manager Paul
Morris about the HMeye cockpit concept system
at http://blog.visteon.com/2014_06_01_archive.html
The HMeye cockpit demonstrates technologies from Visteon's
electronics business, which delivers innovative in-vehicle user
experiences through solutions in user interfaces, connectivity and
open architectures.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global automotive supplier
delivering value for vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through
two high-growth core businesses: automotive cockpit electronics and
thermal management. Visteon owns 70 percent of Halla Visteon
Climate Control Corp., the world's second largest provider of
vehicle thermal management solutions. Visteon designs, engineers
and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually
every vehicle manufacturer worldwide. With corporate offices in
Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.);
Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 31
countries and employs about 29,000 people. Visteon had sales of
$7.4 billion in 2013. Learn more at
www.visteon.com.
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