iCatch Technology, a leading Taiwan-based AI image processing IC design company, announced its innovative CR3 Automotive AI Imaging SoC for in-cabin sensing applications at the recent AutoSens InCabin Show held in Phoenix from March 15th to 17th, 2023. The event showcased the latest advancements in in-cabin technology and safety, including emerging trends in driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS/OMS), and the future outlook for the industry and regulation.
iCatch Technology delivered a presentation on smart cockpit monitoring with event-based sensor technology.
Photo: AutoSens In-Cabin Phoenix, 2023
During the event, iCatch Technology delivered a presentation on the topic of "Emerging Event-Based Vision Sensor Technology Enhances Driving Safety and Privacy in Smart Cockpit," to an engaged audience.
The presentation highlighted the innovative use of event-based edge AI technology to monitor cognitive states in real-time, enabling quick responses to driver's distraction with privacy protection. iCatch Technology's in-cabin sensing technology was aligned with the increasing demand for in-cabin monitoring systems (DMS/OMS) in the automotive industry, which provide crucial data on driver and occupant behavior, enabling proactive safety measures and addressing privacy concerns. According to Euro NCAP assessment, DMS will be standard in all new vehicles by 2025, making it a key focus area for iCatch Technology.
"We are excited to unveil our CR3 Automotive AI Imaging SoC at the AutoSens InCabin Show," said Weber Hsu, CEO of iCatch Technology. "With our innovative event-based vision technology and sensor fusion solution, we are enabling advanced driver and occupant monitoring systems that enhance driving safety while ensuring privacy protection. We are proud to be at the forefront of driving advancements in in-cabin sensing applications and contributing to the future of automotive safety."
The head pose and gaze detection results by processing event-based image data are shown with the corresponding normal color image. Photo: iCatch Technology
In addition to the presentation, iCatch Technology also showcased their latest advancements for Enhanced In-Cabin Safety and Privacy. The solution features their CR3 Automotive AI Imaging SoC, which enables real-time monitoring of driver behavior and reliable detection of distractions, using event-based AI algorithms and auto-switching RGBIR sensor with HDR technology. The CR3 is a comprehensive AI Imaging solution for in-cabin sensing applications, with its proprietary image processing pipeline, computer vision DSP, and Neural Processing Unit integrated into a single chip, empowering OEMs and Tier-1s to realize camera-based in-cabin sensing solutions with improved latency and privacy protection.
