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BMW NIGHT VISION AND HIGH-BEAM ASSIST: Driving better in the dark.
Fri Jul 22 11:00:00 CEST 2005 Press Kit
Two new driver assistance systems can help increase safety and comfort when driving at night.
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Contents: - BMW Night Vision and High-Beam Assist. Driving better in the dark. (Short version) - Driving at night. Pedestrians, animals and objects as a risk. - A comparison of night vision technologies: Far Infrared (FIR) vs. Near Infrared (NIR). - BMW Night Vision. Thermal imaging for detecting people, animals and objects. - High-Beam Assist. Automated activation of the high beam. Please note, we have no timetable yet for introduction of either technology to the U.S. market.
- Two new driver assistance systems can help increase safety and comfort when
driving at night.
- With the thermal imaging camera of BMW Night Vision, people,
animals and objects can be detected early on.
- BMW is the first premium manufacturer in Europe to use
Far Infrared (FIR) technology. According to scientific studies,
FIR is best suited for the detection of living beings at night.
- High-Beam Assist automatically activates and deactivates the
high beam. Potential benefits: more use of the high beam, reduced dazzling of
other road users, relief for the driver, increased safety.