TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Human body detection technology by thermoelectric infrared imaging sensor
JO  - Proceedings: International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
A1  - Hirota, M.
A1  - Nakajima, Y.
A1  - Saito, M.
A1  - Uchiyama, M.
SP  - 10 p.
EP  - 10 p.
VL  - 2003
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N2  - This paper describes a newly developed thermoelectric infrared imaging sensor, having a 48 x 32 element thermoelectric focal plane array (FPA), and two experimental vehicle systems. One is a blind spot pedestrian warning system that employs four infrared imaging sensors. This system helps alert the driver to the presence of a pedestrian in a blind spot by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from the person's body. The system can also prevent the vehicle from moving in the direction of the pedestrian. The other is a rear view camera system with an infrared detection function. This system consists of a visible camera and infrared sensors, and it helps alert the driver to the presence of a pedestrian in a rear blind spot. The FPA is basically fabricated with a conventional IC process and has the potential for low cost.<p /> 
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UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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