LG Electronics developed a new system that allows car owners to initiate the ignition of their vehicle using only facial expressions and finger movements that are recognized by built-in cameras inside the car. The South Korea-based company has done a lot of research and development in this area to improve the safety of drivers with this new automobile technology.
This technology will help car owners start their vehicles by reducing the importance of car keys and using only facial biometrics ignition solutions. In 2019, LG filed a patent for its “biometric authentication method and a device that uses multiple cameras in a car,” and that patent has now been published.
how does it work?
Techradar reports that specific body parts of the car owner are recorded using a camera and notify about adjustments. While the other records camera captures their iris and other biometric features. It allows the driver to start their cars and make necessary adjustments using only hand gestures and facial expressions.
Each driver can customize the environment inside the vehicle using facial recognition.
For example, whenever the vehicle recognizes a driver using facial recognition, it automatically adjusts the seat position, cabin temperature, speed and audio volume to whatever is preferred by that driver.
The report also said that the system will be able to notice if a driver is tired or sick while driving. The facial recognition technology on the vehicle’s dashboard camera helps keep the vehicle safe. It can identify the driver and other family members who are authorized to drive the vehicle. This ensures that the vehicle is not misused or stolen.
future of automobile technology
This biometrics technology will also allow drivers to monitor other devices to avoid distractions while driving. The camera installed inside the vehicle can capture the driver’s gestures to adjust certain driving conditions such as adjusting the audio volume or making calls via a smartphone connected to the car’s audio. This will help the driver to concentrate more on driving and never take his hand off the steering wheel.
In addition, this detection system is capable of recording the movement of a person as well as objects. Advanced camera technology is also expected to detect oncoming obstacles and anticipate potential collisions. The system is able to detect the size and other specifications of an object whenever it spots one and using the calculation results, the car will be able to automatically choose the easiest maneuver and which lane to stay in. Will also be able to change the speed accordingly.
The interiors of upcoming automobiles are being developed keeping in mind the biometric and touchless technology. LG is also awaiting patents for new technology in automotive foldable displays and vehicle-to-vehicle communication, the report said.
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