Audiovox Corporation has announced that it is expanding its focus on mobile safety to include solutions for distracted driving, which is becoming epidemic throughout the country. This new system has been developed for the automotive aftermarket where Audiovox is already an industry leader in entertainment, security and more recently safety. It is an expansion of their collision avoidance camera and sensor programs that have been supplying the aftermarket for the last several years. These new systems will give all consumers features currently only available on premium new cars.
The driver assistance alert system has two major functions: unintended lane departure warning (LDW) and forward collision warning (FCW). It will provide an audible warning to the driver if they cross over the lane markings without engaging their turn signal. It also warns the driver if they are following too close to the vehicle in front of them, or if their closing speed in relation to the car in front is likely to cause a collision. It pays attention even when the driver doesn’t!
The system uses advanced OEM grade “Machine Vision” technology that can identify the road lane markings as well as vehicles and stopped objects in your path. For FCW, it utilizes an on board computer that calculates the time-to-closing distance of objects in front of you. For LDW, the computer calculates the lane position of your vehicle in relation to the lane markings, or roadside edge if there are no markings.
The system is expected to retail for approximately $799.00 and is expected to be available late Q4 of 2011.
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