Low-cost high speed CMOS camera for automotive applications

The increased demand for more intelligence in automotive applications requires robust low-cost sensory systems. This paper presents low-cost high-speed camera employing novel CMOS sensors capable of serving in different automotive applications. Our camera offers a platform that can be used to perform different tasks like occupancy detection, precrash sensing, collision avoidance, and parking distance control for the driver assistance. Moreover, high-speed camera can be used in component development e.g. in the analysis of high-speed motion in crash-test.