On December 17, LG Innotek, a South Korean electronics component manufacturer, rolled out an in-cabin camera module equipped with a 5-megapixel RGB-IR sensor.

As the Korea Times reported, this high-performance module can be installed in various locations within a vehicle, such as the rearview mirror or above the passenger seat. By detecting the presence of drowsiness, lack of attention, or other conditions, the module enables real-time monitoring of the driver. It also features seatbelt detection for other passengers in the car.

The module is 15 percent smaller than current models, offering increased flexibility in installation and helping automakers optimize interior space and design.

Equipped with a five-megapixel dual LED-IR sensor, this component allows for more precise occupant monitoring. Additionally, the infrared detection feature ensures desirable visibility for passengers in the backseat as it expands the horizontal field of view.

Following the release of other high-performance vehicle sensing solutions, such as heating camera modules and LiDAR, LG Innotek’s latest in-cabin camera module further strengthens its product lineup in this category, as per the Korea Times.

The proposed module performs multiple monitoring tasks simultaneously, unlike previous models that were limited to a single function, such as driver or occupant monitoring.

Moon Hyuk-soo, CEO of LG Innotek specified that both camera modules and LiDAR are the focus of their vehicle sensing business for self-driving cars. The company aims to grow its automotive sensor sales to 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) by 2030.

LG Innotek is set to debut its new technologies, such as the RGB-IR in-cabin camera module, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this coming January, according to the Korea Times.

(Photo credit:LG Innotek)

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