Long-distance driving and heavy traffic are two scenarios where driver fatigue and distraction are common and frequently cause accidents, resulting in injuries or worse. New and sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are evolving to support safety at varying and increasing levels of autonomous capability.

The collaboration combines ADI’s advanced infrared controller and high-speed Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link™ (GMSL) camera connectivity solutions with Seeing Machines’ AI-powered DMS and OMS software to support powerful eye, eyelid, head, and body posture tracking technology. This system more accurately monitors driver fatigue and distraction. The combined solution will meet the requirements of the European Commission’s General Safety Regulations (GSR) and the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). It also paves the way for future occupant monitoring features and a range of in-cab camera placement options, which were previously unfeasible due to challenges related to energy efficiency, functional safety, hardware space, and image quality.

Semi-autonomous driving systems rely on DMS and OMS to recognize and address driver fatigue and distraction. These systems must function in all lighting conditions and require adequate infrared illumination to ensure the frame-by-frame image quality necessary for real-time eye tracking. The combined solution from ADI and Seeing Machines leverages ADI's industry-first infrared controller for DMS and OMS, capable of delivering up to 100 W of peak power in a compact and functionally safe solution. This enables a smaller, non-intrusive camera module in a vehicle's cabin.

Seeing Machines' artificial intelligence software interprets signals from the optical hardware, monitors and diagnoses the problem, and combines with ADAS features to allow output signals to warn drivers and vehicle occupants when necessary.

The ADI MAX25614 IR LED controller and GMSL serializer and deserializer (SerDes) connectivity solutions are compatible with Seeing Machines' FOVIO DMS and OMS solutions .