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 This page is devoted to discussions regarding specific in-vehicle technologies: cell phones, navigation systems, night vision systems, wireless Internet, and information and entertainment systems, among others. The purpose is to provide an avenue for drivers to share their experiences with, and impressions of these technologies so that benefits of these systems can be realized without causing unsafe driver distraction. Although specific in-vehicle devices are emphasized here, comment and discussion relevant to other non-technological or conventional sources of distraction are also welcome. Be sure to take or view results of our informal polls.

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Cell Phones
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Navigation Systems
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Night Vision Systems
            
comments   a good idea   7/8/00 10:21:11 AM

comments   Do you own a Cadillac DeVille 2000 with the Night Vision system?   7/10/00 11:57:33 AM

comments   Agreed - good idea   7/12/00 3:16:41 AM

comments   Haven't actually seen one of these except on TV   7/15/00 1:16:43 AM

comments   A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers   7/19/00 10:12:41 AM

comments   Re: A HUGE distraction......   7/19/00 11:14:39 AM

comments   Distraction or Driving Aid?   7/20/00 8:13:11 AM

comments   Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution   7/25/00 2:00:56 PM

comments   Good Idea   7/25/00 2:09:16 PM

comments   Technology Advancements are Guaranteed   7/25/00 7:29:48 PM

comments   HUDs in Cars: Theory and Practice   7/26/00 9:55:38 AM

comments   HUDs seem to be the Only safe method of conveying info to drivers   7/28/00 1:40:02 PM

comments   DataVision HUD   7/28/00 1:48:43 PM

comments   Re: A Huge Distraction-No way   7/28/00 2:20:31 PM

comments   Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution- 3 other tools would be satisfactory   7/28/00 2:39:44 PM

comments    A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers - Ol' Wives tale   7/31/00 7:53:19 PM
Jeff   Phillips
Automotive Industry OEM/Supplier

Refering to: A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers

First I would like to state no one will be driving in total darkness with these units, the Cadillac NightVision will only operate when the headlights are on. These units are produced by Raytheon Systems, the company I work for, and are intended as an aid not a substitute for headlights. The GMX Night sight has a MRT (Minimul Resolvable Temperature) of approx. 0.15 degress C and has a FOV (Field of View) of 12 degrees which is more than adequate to detect any side movement. This MRT value should allow you to discern which traffic signal is illuminated just by the heat from the bulb alone. (Top-red, middle-yellow, bottom-green) It should also allow you to make out the letters written on a stop sign due to metal of the sign being cooler than the lettering. After testing these units ( approx. 400+ / month ) we have found it should only take a driver about 30 minutes to become accustomed to the HUD. The average distance of headlights is approx 200 meters with the GMX Night Sight you shoulod be able to detect movement of objects at 600 to1000 meters. The HUD is not meant to be stared at, it is there for your periphal vision to detect movement, that is why a black/white display is used to better detect movement.


comments   DataVision HUD Reply with info   8/2/00 11:19:47 AM

comments   HUD Distractions - No way   8/2/00 12:55:21 PM

comments   Better headlights and or trainng instead?   8/5/00 9:12:50 AM

comments   HUDs in Cars: A suggestion...   8/5/00 6:53:52 PM

comments   Just-in-Time learning is the solution   8/8/00 3:49:31 PM

comments   Just-in-Time learning in cars   8/8/00 4:19:26 PM
Wireless Internet (E-mail)
             29comments   2   
Information & Entertainment Systems
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Other
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