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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

One multifunctional single-chip sensor scans the entire cabin, even in a large

SUV, providing unparalleled safety, reduced complexity and cost.

- Vayyar’s 4D Imaging Radar-on-Chip (RoC) technology is world first covering

all seats in three rows, footwells and trunk.

- Lifesaving single-sensor solution meets all Euro NCAP 2023 and 2025

requirements, providing up to 10 additional points and supporting future safety

applications at no extra cost.

- Vayyar’s unrivaled ultra-wide field of view accommodates all vehicles,

including sunroof-equipped eight-seaters, with uniform installation location.

- Flagship multifunctionality on a single-chip platform replaces up to seven

single-function sensors, supporting multiple applications simultaneously.

- Industry partners can leverage data-rich 4D Point Cloud Application

Programming Interface (API) for rapid independent development of numerous

additional features at no extra cost, on chip or by central processing.

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Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, has developed the world’s first

automotive sensor that covers the entire cabin of any passenger vehicle, with a

single Radar-on-Chip (RoC).

Given the 60% spike in global consumer demand for SUVs over the past five

years, Vayyar’s production-ready in-car sensor is designed to cover up to three

rows. It can also accommodate the rapidly growing number of cars with sunroofs,

thanks to uniform rear ceiling installation. Monitoring every seat and

footwell, plus the trunk area, the sensor represents a breakthrough safety

solution, protecting the most vulnerable vehicle occupants.

Up to 200 children die each year from heatstroke after being left unattended in

cars. These tragedies can occur in minutes, since on days as cool as 22°C, the

inside of a car, especially one equipped with a sunroof, can quickly reach

47°C.

“With SUVs making up over 40% of vehicle sales in many countries, complete

cabin coverage is crucial,” explains Ian Podkamien, VP and Head of Automotive

at Vayyar. “Three-row CPD solutions for all vehicles, including those with

sunroofs, will help prevent “hot car” incidents, while enhanced SBR will save

thousands more lives by ensuring that all passengers wear seat belts. And with

just one affordable sensor for both functions, high-end safety is now available

on all vehicles.”

Vayyar’s full-cabin sensor is fully operational in all lighting and weather

conditions and maintains privacy at all times, since no cameras are involved.

The ultra-wide field of view and high resolution provided by each sensor’s 48

transceivers are unmatched in the industry, enabling the platform to support

multiple advanced applications simultaneously, while replacing numerous

single-function sensors.

Given SUV cabin size and the fact that parents of young children comprise the

majority of SUV owners, three-row coverage is a critical aspect of in-car

sensing. Alternative solutions require two to three single-function sensors to

cover the entire SUV cabin, driving up the cost associated with providing

larger vehicle safety.

Until now, vehicles with sunroofs have also presented unique challenges in

terms of in-cabin sensor positioning, with no option to fit sensors in the

ceiling centre. Now OEMs can install just one Vayyar sensor in the rear ceiling

area, covering the entire interior.

Vayyar offers OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers a flagship Child Presence Detection

(CPD) and enhanced Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) combo, essential for meeting Euro

NCAP's more stringent 2023 and 2025 safety scoring protocols. The platform does

so by detecting occupants, classifying children and adults, and detecting

posture and position.

The robust, automotive-grade solution also addresses incoming Euro NCAP safety

requirements. Vayyar’s AEC-Q100 qualified and ASIL-B compliant platform

provides up to 10 in-cabin points for 2023 onwards.

Multifunctionality on a single-chip platform enables automakers to move past

the one sensor per function legacy industry approach. Uneconomical and

unsustainable, this has traditionally burdened vehicles with more wiring,

hardware, software and integration efforts. Instead, one sensor supports many

safety applications, significantly reducing complexity and costs.

A data-rich 4D Point Cloud Application Programming Interface (API) provided by

Vayyar’s platform enables customers to independently deploy numerous additional

safety features over its point cloud layer. These may include Occupant Status

(OS), optimised airbag deployment, seat belt pre-tensioning, eCall, gesture

recognition, out-of-position detection, intruder detection among others.

Over-the-air (OTA) software updates also allow automakers to add new features

long after a vehicle is built, providing added value by reducing development

risks and time to market.

“With a similar price point to an alternative radar sensor, or a standard ECU,

Vayyar’s affordable technology is driving a paradigm shift that’s enabling

economy vehicles to feature the exceptional safety offered by high-end models,”

reports Podkamien. “In SUVs, safety is particularly challenging because of the

larger cabin area complexity. Multifunctionality on a single-chip platform

provides enhanced safety without additional hardware, reducing complexity and

saving the cost of multiple sensors per seat.”

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Source: Vayyar