The system features enhanced image processing and surveillance, delivering a switchable bird's-eye view of the perimeter of the vehicle using four ultra wide-angle (160 degree) CMOS cameras specifically developed for the system.
Once the cameras are located on the front, rear and sides of the vehicle, the system is set up quickly and efficiently using an integral calibration software and interface module. A range of camera cabling, including a trailer ‘break point’ to camera cable, allows flexibility of usage for different vehicle lengths, and the firm says that SurroundEye is particularly well suited to rigid commercials up to 10m in length.
The high-definition digital images are fed through Clarion's image processing technology and displayed on the cab-mounted colour monitor. The split screen simultaneously displays an intuitive, birds-eye view of the vehicle and a wide angle view of what is behind. Camera views can be instantly switchable from the default view by the driver, according to specific driving/traffic conditions and manoeuvres.
By using digital ECU processing, image clarity and detail are enhanced by up to 300% over previous systems.
Graham Case, general manager of Clarion (GB) Ltd, commented: ”Sharing space amongst all road users is a pre-requisite but it’s increasingly challenging to operators of commercial vehicles when restricted side and rear vision is frequently not appreciated by other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
“With Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Duty of Care obligations becoming increasingly important – particularly for companies that operate fleets of vehicles which are considered as places of work under UK law – Clarion’s long experience in commercial vehicle camera systems that has led to the development of SurroundEye, which provides a significant aid to hazard recognition for drivers and due diligence and peace of mind to fleet managers and operators.”
Clarion also manufactures a wide range of onboard camera products for differing CV applications, both wired and wireless, including reversing and side view cameras.
