IRIS™ - Intelligent Road Information Systems
IRIS™ - Intelligent Road Information Systems
- Integrated 5 MegaPixel (MP) road-facing camera with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
- Integrated 2MP cabin-facing Driver-Safe-Cabin (DSC) camera with Driver Monitoring System (DMS).
- Optional internal or external Analog High Definition (AHD) camera or internal Driver Monitoring System (DMS) camera, and
- Optional internal or external Internet Protocol (IP) camera.
- Who is driving? It's easy, just log in via a computer, tablet, or cell phone app and see a live view of the cabin camera!
- Where's the vehicle? It's easy, with built-in GPS, you simply log in and see it on a map and view the cameras. GPS systems have been popular for a long time, but with IRIS™ you also have a view of the cameras!
- What are the driving conditions? It's easy, just log in and see the view of the road with a camera equipped with a 5MP sensor, the highest in the industry.
- How fast is the vehicle going? It's easy, the speed is displayed with the road camera!
- How many warnings have been issued? It's easy, all the warnings issued can be displayed and analyzed in real time.
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Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of messages and travel and of IRIS™ - Intelligent Road Information Systems with Artificial Intelligence that takes the dashcam concept to another level. Dashcams are basically dumb cameras that record the road and can provide evidence in case of an accident.
The built-in Artificial Intelligence in IRIS™ actively monitors the road and driver to detect and provide beeps and voice warnings of potential hazards to help prevent accidents in the first place. IRIS™ is a state-of-the-art all-in-one mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) safety solution which integrates AI safety systems, high definition cameras, high capacity Micro-SD storage, GPS, WiFi, and Live View over cellular network.
IRIS™ is a multi-camera advanced MDVR designed to protect your drivers and enhance road safety by integrating cameras with artificial intelligence and the option to live view the cameras via cellular network. It features a road-facing Advanced Dashcam (AD) camera and a Driver-Safe-Cabin (DSC) camera and an option to add two more cameras. With live view capabilities, dual MicroSD card storage, and driver safety features, it is ideal for police, emergency services, oil & gas transportation, school bus, public transportation, VIP transportation, ride-sharing services, recreational vehicles, and many more applications, including passenger cars.
IRIS™ supports four (4) video channels:
Remote Live View. The built-in Remote Live View capability of IRIS™ is a game changer, it can provide immediate remote live views of the road and driver.
The biggest advantage of Live View comes from the Hawthorne effect. If the driver knows that the cameras can be observed, the driver's driving habits may improve, fostering a more cautious and responsible approach to the road. The Hawthorne effect is the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior, often improving or modifying their actions, simply because they know they are being observed. IRIS™ has a built-in cellular LTE module which supports a 4G nano SIM card from AT&T®, U.S. Cellular®, T-Mobile®, and Verizon®. Note: the Remote Live View option requires you to provide an activated "Machine-to-Machine" (M2M) nano SIM card from your cellular provider and purchase the Live View plan when you place your order. The cellular service is optional and is billed separately by your cellular provider.
WiFi Support. IRIS™ has integrated WiFi to connect to an iOS/Android cellphone or tablet via Apps to configure the options or Live View.
Driver Safety Features. The integrated dual cameras of IRIS™ use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to constantly monitor and detect road dangers and unsafe driving behaviors to help reduce collisions by alerting drivers with audible warnings that include a beep and a voice message. The front camera provides Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) as part of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). The Driver-Safe-Cabin (DSC) camera uses AI to detect driver fatigue, phone usage, distracted driving, and more. Why is it important to have a driver monitoring camera and a road monitoring camera? To warn drivers of road hazards, distractions or signs of fatigue so that they can to take a break before they fall asleep-on-the-wheel or otherwise become incapacitated. "Thirty-four percent of drivers who crashed because they drifted from their lanes were sleeping or otherwise incapacitated...An additional 13% of these drivers had a non-incapacitating medical issue, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) ≥ 0.08%, or other physical factor...When crashes involved serious or fatal injuries, 42% of drivers who drifted were sleeping or otherwise incapacitated, and an additional 14% were impacted by a non-incapacitating medical issue, BAC ≥ 0.08%, or other physical factor." This means that the other drivers that drifted from their lanes and crashed were not sleeping or intoxicated!
Although warnings may seem annoying and intrusive to the driver at first, educating the driver of the benefits of the warnings, such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) can help them understand the importance of these features, leading to increased awareness and safer driving habits over time. For instance, crash statistics show that lane departure warning systems have reduced all crashes related to unintentional lane departures. "Crashes resulting from lane departures can be among the deadliest collisions." LDW systems significantly lower involvement rates in crashes.
In 2020 statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reported the following:
| Vehicle and (Type of Crash) | Number Involved in Crashes | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| Large Trucks (Fatal Crash) | ||
| Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Fatal Crash) | ||
| Large Trucks (Injury Crash) | ||
| Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Injury Crash) |
In addition, in 2021 there were 362,415 crashes in the USA due to distracted drivers, which included 28,994 due to cell phone use. Users of cell phones typically lose track of their speed and surroundings, either they end up going slower than the traffic flow, or if they have cruise control engaged, do not react fast enough to slow down when traffic flow changes.
Adding IRIS™ to passenger cars and trucks to actively monitor the road and driver can significantly enhance safety, providing real-time alerts and potentially reducing the likelihood of accidents.
See other features of IRIS™ below.
IRIS™ Features
| Live View via built-in cellular LTE module (AT&T®, U.S. Cellular®, T-Mobile®, and Verizon® SIM cards supported) with optional cloud hosting service. Requires installation of your SIM card. | Built-in 5MP road-facing camera with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) |
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| Built-in 2MP Driver Safe Cabin (DSC) camera, which can be turned on or off |
| Optional 3rd connection for the AI-SIDECAM, AI-DRIVERMON, or Analog High Definition Camera |
| Optional 4th connection for one (1) IP Camera |
| Dual MicroSD card storage for an optional MicroSD card. One 128GB MicroSD ships with SafeDrive AI and it can support up to 256GB per card, 512 GB total. |
| Built-in accelerometer and GPS |
Specifications
| Image Sensors | Front (ADAS): 1/2.7" 5 MP CMOS In-cabin (DSC): 1/2.8" 2 MP CMOS |
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| Resolution | Front: 5MP In-cabin: 1080P |
| Maximum Resoures Main Stream | 5MP at 30fps (ADAS) + 1080P at 30fps (DSC) + 1080P at 30fps (AHD) + 1080P at 30fps (IPC) |
| SUB-STREAM | 4 × CIF at 30fps |
| Field of View (FOV) | FRONT: H: 103° V: 71° IN-CABIN: H: 148° V: 82° D: 169° |
| Storage | 2 × microSD slots (256 GB max. each) for 512 GB for hundreds of hours of video |
| LTE module | 1 SIM Card slot, Machine-to-Machine (M2M). An activated M2M SIM card needs to be supplied by customer. |
| Video Encoding | H.264, H.265 |
| Audio Compression | ADPCM/G.711/G.726 |
| Audio | Integrated microphone (in-cabin camera only) |
| Video / Audio Output | 4-channel video (default: 2 channels; extended: 2 channels) + 1-channel audio |
| Ports | 1 × RS232, 2 × IO alarm input, 1 × CAN, 1 × speed |
| GPS | GPS L1 (1575.42 MHz), BDS B1 (1561.098MHz), GALILEO E1B/C1, GLONASS L1OF (1602MHz) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN |
| Accelerometer | 6-axis |
| Network Protocol | HTTP, TCP, ARP, UDP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, IPV4, NTP |
| WiFi | 2.4 G and 5.8 G (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Power Requirement | 9 ~ 36V DC |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 11.5 W (<8 W typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40° F ~ 158° F (-40° C ~ 70° C) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 4.76 × 5.3 × 1.9 inches |
| Certifications | Emark, CE-EMC, FCC-ID, PTCRB, ROHS, REACH, EN50155, AT&T, Verizon, CE-RED, UKCA |
List of industries and applications where Remote Live View would be beneficial:
| No. | Industry/Application | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Transport & Logistics | Fleet managers can use live video feeds to monitor drivers' behavior and cargo in real time, ensuring safe and efficient operations. |
| 2. | Police and Emergency Services | Police, fire, and ambulance services can use live feeds to understand the situation they are responding to better, improving the effectiveness of their response. |
| 3. | Autonomous Vehicles | Live feeds can be used for remote control or observation of self-driving vehicles during testing or troubleshooting. |
| 4. | News Reporting | News organizations can live-stream from vehicles during breaking news events, protests, or weather emergencies. |
| 5. | Public Transportation | Buses, trams, and trains could provide live video feeds to monitor passenger behavior and safety. |
| 6. | Military & Defense | Military operations could utilize live video feeds for surveillance or operational planning. |
| 7. | Delivery Services | Delivery companies can use this feature for real-time tracking and ensuring the security of their deliveries. |
| 8. | Towing Services | Live feeds can assist in monitoring towing processes and ensuring safety regulations are followed. |
| 9. | Waste Management Services | This technology could be used to monitor collection routes and identify any issues or missed collections. |
| 10. | Ride-Sharing Services | This could be used for safety monitoring and dispute resolution. |
| 11. | Construction Industry | Live feeds from trucks can help monitor the progress of site work or the transport of expensive materials. |
| 12. | Event Coverage | For covering live events such as parades, races, or festivals from unique perspectives. |
| 13. | Sports Broadcasting | In motor sports, cameras can be mounted on cars for live feeds, providing a driver's perspective to viewers. |
| 14. | Wildlife Research | Vehicles equipped with cameras in wildlife reserves can provide valuable data to researchers and also offer live experiences to viewers worldwide. |
| 15. | Surveillance and Security | For private security companies monitoring large areas like shopping centers, industrial complexes, or residential communities. |
| 16. | Mining Industry | In the remote operation of heavy machinery, live feeds are beneficial. |
| 17. | Film Production | For capturing dynamic shots in motion picture production. |
| 18. | Field Services | Utility and telecom companies can monitor field service work in real time. |
| 19. | Environmental Monitoring | Live feeds from vehicles could be used to monitor environmental changes or disaster areas. |
| 20. | Armored Transportation Services | Live feeds from armored trucks allow for real-time surveillance and monitoring of the truck's surroundings and improve safety of the driver and armored guards. |
| 21. | Student School Bus Transportation | Live feeds and real-time monitoring of the road, driver, interior and exterior surroundings help improve safety of the students and driver. |
