- Higher resolution and wider field of view, enabling driver and
passenger monitoring with a single camera
- Minimized module size using "wedge bonding" process, increasing
space utilization and design flexibility
- Fostering of business to reach USD 1.4
billion by 2030, strengthening the line-up of car sensing
solutions for both interior and exterior applications
SEOUL,
South Korea, Dec. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced on December 23 the development of a "Automotive
RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module" equipped with a five-megapixel RGB
(red, green, blue)-IR (infrared) sensor.
This RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module is a component designed for
installation inside vehicles and can be mounted in various
locations, such as on the rearview mirror or above the front of the
passenger seat. It can detect various aspects of the driver's
condition, such as drowsiness or inattention, and enables real-time
monitoring of the conditions of passengers as well, such as whether
seat belts are being used in the front and second rows.
The key to autonomous driving is ensuring the safety of drivers,
passengers, and pedestrians. Alongside exterior components, such as
camera modules for Autonomous Driving (AD) and Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR)
systems, the industry is increasingly focusing on In-Cabin cameras
to monitor passengers.
Of particular note is that Europe has mandated the installation of Driver
Monitoring Systems (DMSs) in vehicles starting in 2025, and other
major countries, including the United
States and Japan, are
considering similar requirements. As a result, global automakers
are increasingly adopting In-Cabin cameras.
- Higher resolution and wider field of
view, enabling driver and passenger monitoring with a
single camera
Previous In-Cabin cameras were mostly limited to certain
specific functions, such as DMSs and Occupant Monitoring Systems
(OMSs). Executing diverse functions often required the installation
of multiple cameras.
In contrast, "LG Innotek's RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module" can
perform various functions with a single camera. Installed with a
high-resolution RGB-IR sensor, it captures red, green, and blue
visible light as well as infrared wavelengths, offering a wider
viewing angle through the company's unique wide-angle
technology.
With a resolution of five megapixels, five times higher than
conventional cameras, "LG Innotek's RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module"
delivers clearer images for more accurate occupant monitoring. It
also supports entertainment features such as video calls and
conferencing, which are expected to become more relevant as
autonomous driving advances. Additionally, its ability to detect
infrared rays allows it to clearly recognize subjects in dark
environments, enabling accurate monitoring of occupants even at
night, when identifying driver drowsiness is most needed.
The "RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module" also boasts a Horizontal
Field Of View (HFOV) that is more than double that of earlier
models. LG Innotek has applied its proprietary wide-angle
technology to support a HFOV of 143˚, expanding the scope of
monitoring. This offers visibility of both front-row and second-row
seats from various angles.
- Minimized module size using "wedge bonding" process,
increasing space utilization and design flexibility
"LG Innotek's RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module" is 15% smaller than
existing models. The smaller size of the module allows it to be
installed in various locations. For automakers, this enables them
to not only make more efficient use of the space inside the vehicle
but also increase their design freedom.
The company applied the "wedge bonding" process to minimize the
size of the product. Wedge bonding is a technology that uses
ultrasonic energy to attach chips and substrates.
In the past, the chips used in the module had to be secured to
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) by applying heat to the joint, with a
"heating block" added to the bottom of the PCB board to keep it
heated. Wedge bonding eliminates the need for such components and
reduces the size of the module by eliminating the need for space
for the heating block.
- Fostering of business to reach USD
1.4 billion by 2030, strengthening the line-up of car
sensing solutions for inside and outside the vehicle
This year, LG Innotek further strengthened its portfolio of
vehicle sensing solutions for both the interior and exterior of
vehicles by introducing its high-performance heating camera module
and high-performance LiDAR, followed by RGB-IR In-Cabin camera
module. These flagship products are being actively promoted to
automotive customers in North
America and Europe.
Looking ahead, LG Innotek will continue to introduce, based on
its world-leading optical technology, high-value products such as
an "all-weather high-performance camera module" with
high-performance heating and cleaning functions. By offering
exclusive customer value, the company plans to accelerate its
seizure of market leadership.
LG Innotek CEO Moon
Hyuksoo said, "The vehicle sensing solutions business,
including camera modules and LiDAR, is a core pillar of LG
Innotek's business in autonomous driving components." He went on to
add, "We are committed to growing our vehicle sensing solutions
business to USD 1.4 billion business
by 2030."
According to market research firm S&P Global, the global
automotive camera module market is projected to grow from
approximately USD 6.923 billion in
2023 to USD 10.769 billion by 2030,
showing an average annual growth rate of 7%.
LG Innotek will unveil its "RGB-IR In-Cabin camera module",
along with its latest innovations, at the Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) 2025 in Las Vegas in January
next year.
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