Company to Unveil Next-Generation In-Car Sensor
Technology and Road Communications
Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto) announced its
participation in the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 in
Pacifico Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture May 22-24 (booth #N32).
Kyocera will showcase a compact FIR auto sensor that detects
pedestrians and vehicles even in darkness or severe weather
conditions, and an experiential demo of an electronic motorcycle
throttle with precise sensor control to enable safer driving.
Additionally, Kyocera will introduce in-car related components,
products, and technologies. Recognized as one of Japan's premier
showcases of automotive innovation, the exposition promises to
gather cutting-edge technologies from across the nation.
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Outline of Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024
Date
Onsite Exhibition
Wednesday, May 22 to Friday, May 24,
2024
10:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday and Thursday,
9:00 to 16:00 on Friday
Online Exhibition
Wednesday, May 15 to Wednesday, June 5,
2024
10:00 to 17:00
https://aee.online.jsae.or.jp/en/exhibition/detail.html?id=456
Location
Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall North
(booth number N32)
Website
https://aee.expo-info.jsae.or.jp/en/
Highlights of Kyocera's exhibition
Product
Details
1
Far Infrared Rays (FIR) Sensor
for Vehicles
(Demo)
(Under Development)
(First-time)
Using far-infrared radiation
emitted from objects to create images, FIR sensors can detect
pedestrians and vehicles in the distance, even in darkness or other
adverse weather. The compact sensor, about the size of an AAA
battery, allows for a high degree of flexibility in its
installation, allowing it to be placed inside the grille, on the
rooftop or virtually anyplace on the vehicle. Kyocera will
demonstrate object detection in darkness and a foggy environment at
the exhibition.
2
High-Resolution Stereo Camera
with RGB-IR image sensor
(Under Development)
Kyocera’s high-resolution camera
is a versatile tool, enabling long-range object detection and
short-range small object detection. Simultaneously, the
near-infrared light source and RGB-IR image sensor facilitate
stereo sensing in dark places and other scenes that are challenging
to capture with conventional cameras. This stereo camera has
applications beyond automobiles, including compact mobility and
autonomous mobile robots, showcasing the adaptability of Kyocera's
technologies.
3
Rotor Position Sensor
(Demo)
Electric and hybrid vehicles require
efficient motor controllers to reduce energy consumption and extend
cruising range. Rotor position sensors provide fast and accurate
rotor position measurements for such control devices. Kyocera's
rotor position sensors support high speeds of up to 100,000 rpm and
their flexible design enables positional accuracy of less than 0.5°
electrically, in line with the opposite pole of the motor.
4
Electronic Motorcycle
Throttle
(Demo)
Kyocera will demo an interactive throttle
simulating a motorcycle ride. The integrated sensor in an
electronic throttle grip transmits the throttle grip rotation angle
to the control unit quickly and accurately. This controls sudden
acceleration and braking, contributing to safe driving.
5
Various Camera Module for
Vehicles
(Under Development)
Various high-resolution,
in-vehicle digital cameras will be featured for improved visibility
including:
(1) 1.3MP digital camera module
for vehicles (under development)
(2) 3MP digital camera module for
vehicles (under development) (first-time)
(3) 8MP camera module for ADAS system
(under development) (first-time)
6
Ghost Flare Reduction
Technology for LiDAR
(Under Development)
This lens design and manufacturing
technology uses anti-reflection processing and simulation to reduce
ghosting and flare caused by intense light, including sunlight. By
employing this lens in LiDAR, noise caused by ghosting and flare
can be reduced and reflected light with low light intensity can be
detected, making it possible to synthesize highly accurate 3D
images.
7
Abrasion Resistant/Corrosion
Resistant Water Repellent Coat
(Under Development)
(First-time)
This versatile, water-repellent coating
technology, with its excellent abrasion resistance from proprietary
film formation techniques, can be applied to various surfaces
including automotive camera lenses and mirrors, cover glass,
traffic and harbor monitoring cameras, and marine equipment. Clear
vision is ensured in various wet environments – from rainy roads to
open waters - by preventing a decrease in visibility caused by
water droplets.
In addition to the above, Kyocera will exhibit a comprehensive
range of products including capacitors, antennas, crystal devices,
connectors, power semiconductors, and lens units for automotive
applications.
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