Usage of infrared camera in active safety systems

The intelligent systems supporting the driver start to play a decisive role in avoiding vehicle collisions in dynamically changing road conditions. Systems cover the following fields: prevention, passengers safety, support and information. In that case we are dealing with an integrated safety system, which is much broader then an individual car or personal skills of a driver. The implementation into a common usage of sophisticated safety systems is aimed at early warning, monitoring the situation on the road, mutual interaction and functionality of the systems in changing road conditions. The huge technological investments of car producers result in safety improvement and avoidance of majority of car collisions. The most recent safety active systems, which are broader described in the article, include the systems, which use IR cameras, such as: Driver Alert System - DAC (Driver Alert Control) and LDW (Lane Departure Warning) as well as City Safety System.