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Himax Announces Strategic Investment in Obsidian Sensors to Revolutionize Next-Gen Thermal Imagers

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024

TAINAN, Taiwan and SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced its strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, Inc. ("Obsidian"), a San Diego-based thermal imaging sensor solution manufacturer.

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TAINAN, Taiwan and SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced its strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, Inc. ("Obsidian"), a San Diego-based thermal imaging sensor solution manufacturer.
Himax's strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, as the lead investor in Obsidian’s convertible note financing, was motivated by the potential of their proprietary and revolutionary high-resolution thermal sensors to dominate the market through low-cost, high-volume production capabilities.
Thermal imaging sensors offer unparalleled versatility, capable of detecting heat differences in total darkness, measuring temperature, and identifying distant objects.
Traffic safety authorities in other countries are also following suit with similar regulations underscoring the trend and significant potential demand for thermal imaging sensors from Obsidian Sensors in the years to come.

IIHS, Consumer Reports name safe, affordable vehicles for teens

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onsdag, maj 22, 2024

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These vehicles are also great choices for those with younger children who might be taking the wheel of the family vehicle in several years.

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These vehicles are also great choices for those with younger children who might be taking the wheel of the family vehicle in several years.
The list also has no minicars or vehicles under 2,750 pounds because small, light vehicles may not provide enough protection in crashes with other vehicles.
The new vehicles have average or better predicted reliability from CR and meet the same standard for emergency handling as the used vehicles.
Unlike gas engines, electric motors give drivers immediate access to all of the vehicle’s power, so parents should take extra caution when giving these vehicles to teens.

Foresight Expands Thermal Imaging Market Potential as New Safety Regulation is Implemented by U.S. Department of Transportation

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024

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Ness Ziona, Israel, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision solutions, welcomes the finalization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the “NHTSA”) of a new federal motor vehicle safety standard (the “Safety Regulation”). The Safety Regulation requires automatic emergency braking (“AEB”) systems in all new passenger cars and light trucks manufactured by September 2029. The regulation highlights the critical role thermal imaging plays in enhancing vehicle safety through superior object and pedestrian detection in challenging lighting conditions.

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The Safety Regulation requires automatic emergency braking (“AEB”) systems in all new passenger cars and light trucks manufactured by September 2029.
The regulation highlights the critical role thermal imaging plays in enhancing vehicle safety through superior object and pedestrian detection in challenging lighting conditions.
Thermal imaging uses heat signatures to detect objects, including humans and animals, in challenging conditions such as darkness, glare, and adverse weather.
The Company believes that its thermal imaging technology offers superior pedestrian detection, making it a perfect complement to existing AEB systems.

Humanetics Celebrates 30 Years of Manufacturing in Erie County, Ohio, Helping to Save Lives Worldwide

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torsdag, maj 23, 2024

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The operation experienced substantial growth, prompting the transition to a more expansive manufacturing site in Huron to accommodate the increasing demand.

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The operation experienced substantial growth, prompting the transition to a more expansive manufacturing site in Huron to accommodate the increasing demand.
Located in Erie County, the 45,000 square foot facility was the first of its kind, designed specifically for the manufacturing of crash test dummies.
To commemorate its 15th year of manufacturing ATDs in Huron, Ohio, Humanetics has erected a billboard on Route 2 east before the Rye Beach road exit.
As a proud member of the Huron community, Humanetics looks forward to continuing its legacy of innovation and community involvement for many years to come.

Tianma and Rain Technology Showcase No-Driver-Distraction and Display Screen Branding for the Automotive Industry

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måndag, maj 13, 2024

Rain Technology , creator of the world’s most advanced directional display technologies, announced that partner Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Tianma) will showcase its Passenger Infotainment Display (PID) innovations, combining No-Driver-Distraction™ and Display Screen Branding™ for the automotive industry, in Booth 516 at SID Display Week in San Jose on May 14-16, 2024.

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Rain Technology , creator of the world’s most advanced directional display technologies, announced that partner Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Tianma) will showcase its Passenger Infotainment Display (PID) innovations, combining No-Driver-Distraction™ and Display Screen Branding™ for the automotive industry, in Booth 516 at SID Display Week in San Jose on May 14-16, 2024.
Display Screen Branding is a switchable display solution for branding by marketers in retail, ATM, POS and consumer electronics segments — and especially automotive settings with multiple screens for different purposes and audiences.
In an automotive setting, Display Screen Branding provides benefits in multiple modes:
Privacy mode, in which the driver will see the automotive badge, branding or messaging, while passengers will have an unimpeded view of content.
No-Driver-Distraction and Display Screen Branding are IP innovations from Rain Technology that entail a proprietary active layer within the display that enables capabilities to be switched on and off by a software trigger.

Autonomous Driving Company Plus Launches PlusProtect, AI-based Technology to Help Enhance Next Generation Safety Systems

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måndag, maj 13, 2024

PlusProtect is AI-based software that enhances next-generation safety systems for all vehicle types with industry-leading functionalities like high performance automatic collision mitigation.

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PlusProtect is AI-based software that enhances next-generation safety systems for all vehicle types with industry-leading functionalities like high performance automatic collision mitigation.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513113980/en/
PlusProtect, Plus’s AI-based technology to help enhance next generation safety systems (Graphic: Business Wire)
Safety systems help contribute to enhanced road safety.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 60,000 rear-end crashes a year involve a heavy vehicle striking another vehicle.
PlusProtect is a scalable technology that allows global Tier 1 automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to offer greatly enhanced safety features in their next-generation safety systems.

FEDERAL INITIATIVE PROVIDES INSIGHTS TO HELP STATES REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES

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måndag, maj 13, 2024

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Motor Vehicle Crash Incident Visualization will grant highway traffic safety officers the use of near-real time dashboards to identify high risk areas and trends in behavioral incidents.

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Motor Vehicle Crash Incident Visualization will grant highway traffic safety officers the use of near-real time dashboards to identify high risk areas and trends in behavioral incidents.
The initiative supports the objectives of the USDOT's National Roadway Safety Strategy , specifically to create safer roads, safer speeds and enhance post-crash care.
Analyzing motor vehicle crashes, understanding why they happen, and what can be done to prevent them from happening is the intelligence gained.
Working together, we will help all parties involved use the dashboards to look at MVC insights from a predictive perspective.

Carvana Confirms Federal Legality of e-Signatures on Odometer Disclosure Documents with NHTSA Letter of Interpretation

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today shared a Letter of Interpretation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affirming the legality of electronic signatures (e-signatures) on physical odometer disclosure documents.

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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today shared a Letter of Interpretation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affirming the legality of electronic signatures (e-signatures) on physical odometer disclosure documents.
"We are pleased to share NHTSA's Letter of Interpretation, which affirms the federal legality of using e-signatures on physical odometer disclosure documents and paves the way for Motor Vehicle Administrations across the country to swiftly authorize and adopt this customer-friendly paradigm," said Tony Hall, Senior Government Affairs Manager at Carvana.
Federal laws established in the late 1980s require most passenger vehicles to complete a specific process and paperwork, known as an odometer disclosure, to transfer a vehicle from one owner to the next.
In the response, NHTSA confirmed the view held by Carvana and other industry leaders that federal law permits e-signatures on both digitized physical odometer disclosure documents and physical odometer documents.

Billion Dollar Patent Solves a Trillion Dollar Problem

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024

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SAN DIEGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Medcalf, CEO of Writrol Corp. (writrol.com), asks what you'd pay to keep your family safe from driver distractions in your car and other cars? Writrol's method for controlling vehicles while eyes are on the road will give drivers that safety buffer.

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According to the NHTSA report DOT HS 813 403 "the total value of societal harm from motor vehicle crashes in 2019 was $1.37 trillion."
Based on drivers reporting being distracted, the NHTSA estimates direct damages from distracted driver accidents at $98 billion for 2019.
Writrol Corp. knows the income value of this patent to auto manufacturers could be large.
Writrol Corp. sees that this patent might encourage large tech to buy the patent to exert their design influence in the biggest market in the world, light vehicles.

Teledyne FLIR Commends NHTSA Ruling for Automatic Emergency Braking Requirement on Passenger Vehicles

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torsdag, maj 2, 2024

Teledyne FLIR , part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today commends the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) for finalizing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.

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Teledyne FLIR , part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today commends the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) for finalizing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.
“Existing AEB hardware on light vehicles primarily consists of radar or a combination of radar and visible cameras,” said Paul Clayton, vice president and general manager, Teledyne FLIR.
This includes the world’s first Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) B thermal camera from Teledyne FLIR, announced in January.
For more about how Teledyne FLIR is helping improve automotive safety, visit https://www.flir.com/oem/adas/ .