Continental has introduced a new system based on biometrics. Biometrics is the science of recognition using biological characteristics. The new development includes a camera and a laser projector. The technology is hidden behind a high-resolution OLED screen and is invisible to the naked eye.
The new system uses a 3D distance map to ensure the best deployment of the airbags in the event of a collision, and also checks other restraint devices, such as whether seat belts are properly fastened.
The invisible biometric touch display can also monitor vital parameters such as the driver's heart rate to identify stressful situations or even call for medical assistance.
Continental's core imaging technology consists of a 1.5-megapixel near-infrared camera and a laser dot projector that is safe for the passengers' eyes.
The technology also captures other information, such as the distance between the driver and the dashboard. It's no surprise that the engine room behind the optical devices runs on algorithms based on artificial intelligence.
The developers also believe that because the system is contactless and invisible to car passengers, it should open up new creative possibilities for designers and be more well-received by consumers.