Factory fitted pin-hole cameras

[Atrai660]

I noticed that there is a pin-hole camera-like gadget fitted on the wind screen near to the rear view mirror of Merc, Beemer, Camry, etc. expensive vehicles.

 

I tried surfing their websites and MCF for more info on this gadget but could not find any.

 

Bros driving Merc, Beemer, Camry, etc. could you please share more on this gadget? Is this really a camera or some driving assistance sensor. If it's the former, does this cam only serve to record images seconds before an accident or it records 24/7?

 

Any other topics on this also?

[Flameblade]

  On 3/5/2011 at 4:58 AM, Atrai660 said:

I noticed that there is a pin-hole camera-like gadget fitted on the wind screen near to the rear view mirror of Merc, Beemer, Camry, etc. expensive vehicles.

 

I tried surfing their websites and MCF for more info on this gadget but could not find any.

 

Bros driving Merc, Beemer, Camry, etc. could you please share more on this gadget? Is this really a camera or some driving assistance sensor. If it's the former, does this cam only serve to record images seconds before an accident or it records 24/7?

 

Any other topics on this also?

 

 

My alfa and my dad's volvo have these sensors, they are for the auto wiper/ auto headlight etc.

[Mcf777]

For the latest model XC60 or S60, these are the saftety gadget to slow down (or stop) the vehicle during emergency.

[Flameblade]

  On 3/5/2011 at 5:07 AM, Mcf777 said:

For the latest model XC60 or S60, these are the saftety gadget to slow down (or stop) the vehicle during emergency.

 

Those are sensors/radars placed on the grill area. The grill area will have a small black retangular box thingy. It is not house on the windscreen area.

 

My 2 cents worth.

[Chrispie]

  On 3/5/2011 at 5:07 AM, Flameblade said:

My alfa and my dad's volvo have these sensors, they are for the auto wiper/ auto headlight etc.

 

 

haha.. thanks mate.. i had been wondering for over 2 years wondering what that is.

Edited March 5, 2011 by Chrispie