Fujitsu Wraparound Camera For Easy Parking
November 18, 2008 by ohsoshiny
Filed under Transportation
What is the most difficult aspect when it comes to driving? I am willing to bet that a lot of people would probably say the parking part. After all, pulling in or pulling out of a tight spot can be quite a daunting task, especially if you are not that skilled of a driver. Fujitsu seems to have come up with the perfect solution for those who find themselves in tight spots with the first ever wraparound camera.
The wraparound camera is based on a new video processing technology, which provides the motorist with a real time 360 degree-view of his surroundings while inside the automobile. More than simply providing a view, however, the technology adjusts to different situations in order to provide the motorist with the most appropriate point of view and field of view.
I am sure that I am not the first to jump and shout hooray because of this development. Whether they will admit it or not, there are a lot of people who are, let’s say, a bit challenged when it comes to parking. And if you add the complexities of sharp turns and narrow streets, driving can really become taxing, sometimes. I may not have the problem of handling a gigantic Bentley in central London but I sure would appreciate having all the assistance I can get.
So when are we going to be able to get our hands on the wraparound camera? Sorry but no details as of yet. Fujitsu will be unveiling more of the technology this week at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems & ITS America’s 2008 Annual Meeting and Exposition so you might want to stay tuned to that.
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Wait…So how does this work? That technology is absolutely needed. Seriously I can’t believe the progression that we have made over the past 5 years with car utilities and tools. This just goes to show what can be done now, and what will be done in the near future. Absolutely brilliant.
Please explain to me how this is possible, even with a video camera you’d need it to spin 360 very quickly to process this. Not to mention the fact that it looks like a birds eye view. The only thing I can guess that is happening is that this is an SUV with camera’s built in on each side high up.