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Siemens VDO Automotive.


Adding a new twist to automobile technology, Siemens VDO VDO (Vereinigte DEUTA (Deutsche Tachometerwerke GmbH) OTA (OTA Apparate GmbH)) is a manufacturer of information and cockpit systems, navigation, telematics, communication and audio systems and control and fuel systems.  Automotive has created a night vision system to help drivers manage more effectively in the darkness. With visibility up to 150 meters, the system electronically processes a real time video image on a small screen in the control panel of the vehicle. The night vision can operate on two different systems, depending on the design of the vehicle. The first option is to mount a small infrared An invisible band of radiation at the lower end of the visible light spectrum. With wavelengths from 750 nm to 1 mm, infrared starts at the end of the microwave spectrum and ends at the beginning of visible light.  system into the front headlights where the light produced is captured by a small camera mounted near the rearview mirror. The second alternative is to put the high-resolution high-res·o·lu·tion
adj.
1. Relating to an image that has fine detail.

2.
a. Of or relating to an output device that produces images that contain a large number of dots per unit of area and are therefore sharp and
 camera behind the front grill Grill may refer to:

In food:
  • Grill (cooking), a device or surface used for cooking food, usually fueled by gas or charcoal.
  • Grilling, a form of cooking that involves direct heat.
  • A restaurant that serves grilled food, such as a "bar and grill".
, detecting heat from other cars in order to produce an image. Either way, James Bond 'wannabes' will appreciate the opportunity to drive like their idol. through the night.

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Date:Nov 1, 2005
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