Vezo 360 is AI-Driven Smart Dash Cam for your Car

With more than 330,000 accidents caused by drowsy driving every year in the US alone, a Korea-based tech startup has launched a smart 360-degree dashcam that keeps you awake better than having a pot of espresso in the car. ArVizon’s Vezo 360 has internal AI machine learning that can detect signs of drowsiness and alert drivers so they perk up. It is also the only dual-lens dashcam capable of shooting 4K video in 360 degrees, and also has the ability to work as an action cam and 4G LTE connectivity.

Tesla’s announcement last month that its cars’ upcoming ‘Sentry Mode’ feature will include a 360-degree dashcam, which has prompted new interest in the technology. 360-degree  dashcams like the Vezo 360 record footage with a view out every window as well as the car’s interior, bringing greater fidelity of evidence in case of a collision and acting as a crime deterrent when the car is parked. And thanks to its LTE connection, Vezo 360 can show drivers live video from their cars when tampering is detected.

Closer to home for ArVizon, Samsung has also begun developing a drowsiness detection telematics solution. But it usually takes a few years for telematics concepts to make it into actual vehicles, and unlike the Vezo360, it can’t be installed in existing cars. With 7% of all automobile accidents and 16% of fatal crashes in the U.S. every year being caused by driver drowsiness according to a 2018 Forbes article, ArVizon aims to set new standards in automotive security by ensuring Vezo owners don’t become another statistic. Vezo 360’s proprietary technology constantly tracks the driver’s eyes and mouth and is smart enough to recognize and monitor the different levels of drowsiness and respond with corresponding levels of alarm intensity.

Vezo 360’s 4K resolution makes it incredibly valuable for security, as it can make out car license plates and other details at far greater distances, but it also has uses beyond security. The dashcam has a magnetic mount that allows it to be easily removed from the car. This is immensely useful for recording evidence in an emergency situation, but it also allows Vezo to function as an internet connected action cam by mounting on a tripod or other external mounts.

“We really want people to think of the Vezo 360 as a camera that goes everywhere with you, not just a dashcam for your car,” said ArVizon CEO Vivek Soni. “It’s a smart device that can be used in a number of different ways: as a dash cam, as an action cam, and as a camera to share parts of your trip. We hope that Vezo will make life more secure and more enjoyable at the same time.”

In addition to the features above, Vezo can connect to the internet via 4G and WiFi, and to your phone via Bluetooth. This means in the event of an accident or break-in (heaven forbid!), footage uploads automatically to the cloud and Vezo sends a notification to the driver’s phone. It also means that Vezo’s mobile app can provide instant access to a livestream of the driver’s car. A built-in GPS chip allows Vezo to show drivers where they parked in real time.

Technical Specifications

• Lens: Sony IMX 5mp x2, F2.0 aperture, 200 FOV, 7-layer clear glass lens
• Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, Auto accident detection
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5, IEEE 802.15.4, WI-FI 802.11 b/g/n, LTE-4G, PSM
• Mic: Built-in microphone, Speaker
• Image Sensor: CMOS 1/2.3”, BIS Sensor, HDR, Machine Vision high DR
• CPU: Quad-core processor, 2.2 GHz, Computer-vision SOC
• Memory: MicroSD card up to 256 Gb, Memory card slot
• App: Android, iOS
• Image Signal Processing: 3D noise reduction, Backlight compensation, Multi-exposure HDR
• Video: Advanced H.265 compression, 3840 x 1920 pixels, Flexible rate control
• GPS: PPP based GPS module
• Accessories: Battery pack, Tripod

In the future Arvizon plans to introduce an fleet version of Vezo with special features for companies that manage multiple vehicles and drivers. The Vezo 360 dashcam is crowdfunding now on Kickstarter until May 4. There are two models for sale—one with AI and instant notifications and one without. Super Early Bird Vezo 360s start at US $149, available while supplies last. Shipping is estimated to begin in September, and the Vezo 360 should be available for general sale by late autumn.

About ArVizon

ArVizon is a hardware company that produces smart automotive solutions. They are incorporated in South Korea, and have offices in South Korea and the USA. Their CEO, Vivek Soni, has a Masters of Science in Electronics Engineering and a background in research and development in the field of autonomous driving. Vezo 360 is ArVizon’s first product, and they have a number of future smart automotive accessory products planned for development in the future.

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Source: KickStarter