ANNUAL REPORT 2004 - ELMOS Semiconductor AG

ELMOS ASSISTS YOUR DRIVING
Innovative driver assistance systems help you to be in
command of every situation. Therefore our chips
measure your car’s speed and distance to other objects.
Night vision cameras and lane detection will make
future driving safer and more comfortable. Our chips
make it possible.
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Bending light control moves the headlights in the same
direction simultaneously.
The head-up display shows the driver all pertinent
information on the windshield.
The steering angle sensor recognizes how far the
steering wheel is turned.
The rain/tunnel sensor automatically turns on
windshield wipers or headlights.
Passenger detection controls which airbags are released
in a crash and recognizes if the driver is tired.
The night vision camera helps the driver recognize
his environment even in the dark by the use of
infrared vision.
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The blind spot sensor alerts the driver running the risk
of overlooking a vehicle in a blind spot.
Lane detection warns the driver who leaves his lane
unintentionally, e.g. during micro-sleep.
The tire pressure control system measures tire pressure
and alerts the driver if irregularities occur.
Side distance reading controls on both sides if a
minimum distance is maintained.
Park distance control assists parking with acoustic
signals.