New BYD technology identifies animals under parked vehicles and promises to prevent accidents before departure
BYD presented a new vehicle security system in China, developed to identify objects and animals under the car. The technology, which recently had its patent registered in the country with the National Intellectual Property Administration, promises to integrate the brand’s package of innovations in the coming years, adding a new layer of protection to automobiles.
The main purpose of the device is to alert the driver about the presence of animals under the vehicle even before departure, with the aim of avoiding run-overs or incidents. It is known that, depending on weather conditions and location, many animals, including domestic and wild ones, seek shelter under cars to protect themselves from heat, humidity, rain or snow.
The system’s operation is based on advanced computer vision technologies. It captures images of the vehicle’s lower area, which are saved on board as reference points. Every time the car is driven, new real-time photos are captured to compare with stored images
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During this process, sophisticated computer analysis comes into play, minutely detecting any newly appeared objects or movements beneath the car. To optimize processing and avoid unnecessary alerts, fixed components such as suspension and structural elements are ignored, as are harmless debris and dirt caused by environmental changes.
This smart approach aims to minimize false readings, ensuring drivers trust the system’s accuracy and consider it a valuable safety tool over time.
This new patent registration reinforces BYD’s position as a leader in innovation in China. The company has accumulated an extensive list of patents focused on sensors, monitoring and vehicle intelligence, including recently a system for detecting forgotten occupants inside the car through radar signal analysis.
BYD stands out for its impressive volume of daily registrations, obtaining between 30 and 45 new patents every day in China, a reflection of its massive investment in research and development. With more than 120,000 engineers and researchers on its global team, the automaker demonstrates an ongoing commitment to bringing disruptive innovations to the automotive market, solidifying its technological leadership and constantly improving the safety and user experience in its vehicles.
