http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph july 2019 25
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Children have died from being left inside locked
cars. Some cars come with a rear occupant
reminder system that gives out an audible
reminder and a dashboard prompt to check
the back seats. Over time, though, users get
accustomed to the warning and learn to
ignore it.Hyundai’s system is different. It uses interior
motion sensors to detect movement. The
Hyundai system looks for movement in the
cabin. Up to 24 hours after the driver has left
the vehicle, it sends out a notification through
its Blue Link app, sends an email, and blows
the car horn to attract attention.This is a system that can actually save lives.If the sensors detect a car or bicycle
approaching from either the driver or
passenger side, this system will prevent
you from unlocking the child lock or a
child opening the door. It will show a
warning in the cluster and sound an
alert.If the child lock is already unlocked,
the cluster will notify the driver and
an alert tone will be heard if it senses
an approaching vehicle. This not only
keeps passengers safe, but also prevents
motorcyclists and bicyclist from being
“doored.”The system uses the blind spot monitoring system,
and it works even if the engine is not running.The key to driving safe is for the driver to pay attention
to the road and his surroundings. Subaru’s DriverFocus
technology takes the driver assist / driver alert features to
the next level. These are features that prompt the driver
to “take a break” or “time for a cup of coffee” when it sense
that the driver is not making any steering inputs.
Unlike systems that use a torque sensor on the steering
wheel, DriverFocus uses infrared facial recognition
technology. It monitors the driver’s face to see if he is
distracted or shows signs of falling asleep. If it senses that
the driver is not focused on driving, it gives out audible
and visual warnings.
In addition, its facial recognition can store data for up
to five drivers, with custom settings for each one, and
automatically adjusting to whoever is on the driver seat.
Information for the entire family can be stored with
matching memory features and safety settings for each
member
It also works alongside the Subaru EyeSight collision
mitigation system with preloaded automatic emergency
braking settings.