RoadScan Records Your Accident for Evidence
Alex Covert — June 22, 2008 — Autos
References: autocamcorder & dvice
Here's a second example of a black box for your car.
The RoadScan Drive Recorder is the auto industry's equivalent to the black boxes found in commercial airplanes. It records video 14 seconds before and 6 seconds after an accident, showing precisely what has happened. It also records acceleration and deceleration data along with the exact date and time. The really cool part is that the data can be easily uploaded to your home PC.
Here was our first example:
The RoadScan Drive Recorder is the auto industry's equivalent to the black boxes found in commercial airplanes. It records video 14 seconds before and 6 seconds after an accident, showing precisely what has happened. It also records acceleration and deceleration data along with the exact date and time. The really cool part is that the data can be easily uploaded to your home PC.
Here was our first example:
Trend Themes
1. Driverec Software - Tracking acceleration and deceleration data could pave the way for software that can assess a driver's behavior and offer tips on how to improve driving habits.
2. Accident-proofing - The RoadScan Drive Recorder could be a stepping stone towards developing cars that can automatically detect and prevent accidents.
3. Insurance Telematics - Insurance companies could leverage RoadScan's data to more accurately determine rates for individual drivers based on their driving habits.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Innovative technology like the RoadScan Drive Recorder could disrupt the automotive industry by introducing a new way to measure and improve driver safety.
2. Insurance - The RoadScan Drive Recorder presents an opportunity for insurance companies to integrate telematics technology and offer more personalized, usage-based policies.
3. Software - There is potential for software developers to create new applications that take advantage of the data collected by RoadScan's Drive Recorder.
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