Combined hardware and software system will enable automakers to
increase vehicle safety through improved gesture control and driver
monitoring
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL) and eyeSight Technologies announced a new
partnership to develop next-generation in-car sensing technology that
delivers the most advanced levels of driver monitoring and gesture
control. The partnership combines Jabil's automotive-grade optics
capabilities with eyeSight's computer vision and deep learning software.
Together, Jabil and eyeSight are developing a system that assesses the
presence of an active and aware driver and improves human-machine
interface (HMI).
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Jabil Optics computational camera modules provide the core for image capture. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Jabil's partnership with eyeSight Technologies supports automakers
working to reduce accidents involving driver distraction," said Lisa
Bahash, senior vice president, Jabil Automotive Group. "The accuracy,
intelligence and efficiency of the system we're developing will enable
automakers to implement in-car sensing systems across all vehicle types."
"For years, eyeSight has been living and breathing computer vision and
machine learning solutions, which are already deployed in millions of
devices worldwide," said Gideon Shmuel, CEO of eyeSight. "Most recently,
eyeSight has been very focused on the in-car automotive market, and our
partnership with Jabil will expand our joint solution to enhance the
driver experience by offering tangible benefits like driver monitoring
and personalization."
The combined hardware and software system operates with sub-pixel
accuracy enabling higher-resolution driver monitoring. The accuracy of
the camera modules, together with intelligent software, allows the
system to be smaller, resulting in reduced weight and footprint.
The scalable system, which can be integrated into existing cockpit
electronics, uses time-of-flight and infrared capabilities to enable:
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Driver identification - facial recognition, gender and age
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Driver attentiveness - head pose, posture, eyelid tracking and mood
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Driver distraction - iris tracking, gaze tracking
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Gesture control - touch-free control of navigation, infotainment,
HVAC, etc.
About Jabil
Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive electronics
design, production and product management services to global electronics
and technology companies. Offering complete product supply chain
management from facilities in 28 countries, Jabil provides
comprehensive, focused solutions to customers in a broad range of
industries. Jabil common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol, "JBL". For Further info, visit: http://www.jabil.com/.
About eyeSight Technologies
eyeSight is the leading provider of embedded computer vision and deep
learning solutions, bringing user awareness and gesture recognition
technologies to a variety of devices and industries. The company's
technology improves daily life interactions with the home, the car, and
other consumer electronics with simplified user interactions that are
intelligent and personalized. eyeSight's technology was designed for a
wide range of applications, from active interactions with gesture
recognition and finger tracking, to passive user detection and face
analysis, delivering customized experiences based on user features and
actions. For more information, visit www.eyesight-tech.com.
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or
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Source: Jabil Circuit, Inc.
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