Opel Insignia Gets Camera System That Reads Signs and Alerts Drivers
The new Opel Insignia that’s set to go on sale in Europe later this year will be offered with an optional dual-function camera that not only reads speed limit and no-overtaking signs and displays them on the instrument panel, but also alerts drivers when they unintentionally veer out of their lane.
Called “Front Camera System”, it utilizes a front mounted high-resolution camera located between the windscreen and the rear-view mirror that can take 30 pictures per second along with two signal processors that filter and read the photos.
Depending on light conditions, the system’s Traffic Sign Recognition function begins to repeatedly read signs at 100 metres. When a match is found in the car’s software, the sign is displayed in the instrument panel; it will even prioritise a no-overtaking sign over a speed limit warning sign.
When the Lane Departure Warning function is turned on, the system uses a second signal processor and software to read traffic lanes and record a driver’s normal lane-changing behaviour, taking into account steering input and indicator usage [...]
New 2009 Opel Insignia Interior Shots
Photos of the new Opel/Vauxhall Insignia’s interior have been officially revealed by the maker in anticipation of the car’s final debut. The pictures show the car’s updated look is centered around a back-lit instrument panel and center console, with ample room for the optional built-in navigation unit [...]
New Opel Insignia Leaked
Yesterday, Dutch car magazine AutoWeek has blown the Opel Insignia embargo out of the water but failed to supply eager car enthusiasts with official specs. The car mag posted seven images on their website stating that the official press release should follow later this week.
Embargo breaking seems to be a favorite pass-time for many print magazines and the new Opel Insignia, destined for a British International Motor Show debut this summer as the Vauxhall Insignia, is no exception [...]
Opel Insignia Teaser Video
Opel has released a teaser video for the new Opel/Vauxhall Insignia which is scheduled for a world debut at the 2008 British Motor Show in July. [...]
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