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Well-known for its commitment to making roads safer for vulnerable road users, through groundbreaking technologies, Continental was once again recognized as a leader in this domain, by the Consumer Technology Association (CES) 2022 Awards.
Every year, independent expert judges, including designers and engineers, gather up to select the CES Innovation Award winners, for innovative products across 27 categories. Continental, a technology company with a rich history, dating back to 1871, was one of the winners of the CES 2022 Awards, for innovations in safety and entertainment technology.
The first Continental product awarded at CES is called “Transparent Vehicle,” because it gives the driver a full view of the car’s surroundings, as though there were no visibility limitations. Four cameras capture images all around the vehicles, then combine them through a control unit, which gives the driver access to views from all angles. This is supposed to improve safety when it comes to low-speed maneuvers and parking.
The second safety-related technology is called Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and it uses information from outside sensors (other vehicle sensors, or infrastructure sensors), to increase safety in non-line-of-sight scenarios.
The other two technology innovations that were selected by CES are related to entertainment systems and are meant to help reduce distractions while driving. The Switchable Privacy Display allows, as the name suggests, multiple viewing options. For example, in the private mode, the entertainment content is visible only from the passengers’ angle, thanks to a strong backlight, so that the driver stays undisturbed.
Last but not least, the ShyTech display hides the buttons and lights, for a clean and simple look that’s not tiring for the driver. Based on the fact that drivers’ needs change depending on the situation, this innovative display helps filter information and show only what’s relevant at the time.
The first two Continental technologies were selected in the Intelligence & Transportation category, and the other two were selected in the In-Vehicle Entertainment & Safety category. All of them will be on display at CES 2022, scheduled to take place between January 5 to January 8, in Las Vegas.
The first Continental product awarded at CES is called “Transparent Vehicle,” because it gives the driver a full view of the car’s surroundings, as though there were no visibility limitations. Four cameras capture images all around the vehicles, then combine them through a control unit, which gives the driver access to views from all angles. This is supposed to improve safety when it comes to low-speed maneuvers and parking.
The second safety-related technology is called Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and it uses information from outside sensors (other vehicle sensors, or infrastructure sensors), to increase safety in non-line-of-sight scenarios.
The other two technology innovations that were selected by CES are related to entertainment systems and are meant to help reduce distractions while driving. The Switchable Privacy Display allows, as the name suggests, multiple viewing options. For example, in the private mode, the entertainment content is visible only from the passengers’ angle, thanks to a strong backlight, so that the driver stays undisturbed.
Last but not least, the ShyTech display hides the buttons and lights, for a clean and simple look that’s not tiring for the driver. Based on the fact that drivers’ needs change depending on the situation, this innovative display helps filter information and show only what’s relevant at the time.
The first two Continental technologies were selected in the Intelligence & Transportation category, and the other two were selected in the In-Vehicle Entertainment & Safety category. All of them will be on display at CES 2022, scheduled to take place between January 5 to January 8, in Las Vegas.
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