2024-08-05 14:30:00
Ford may very well become the bane of all distracted or impulsive drivers. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 18, 2024, the American brand has patented technology based on on-board cameras capable of detecting high-speed and sending direct information to the authorities from the road.
Excessive speed or excessive enthusiasm, according to information from Numerama, Ford will make its cars real radars on wheels. Brand cars can become the leaders of tomorrow. While driving, they will be able to tell the authorities of the speed of other users, without even driving. On-board cameras will be able to film vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Thanks to the Internet connection, the images collected can then be sent to the police car which will only have to ticket the vehicle.
As a reference Motor license By the end of July, this patent will provide a new solution on “fast detection systems and methods”. The American manufacturer’s technology will aim to improve road safety. An argument that does not pass for everyone, does not allow the importance of the concepts of private life and individual freedoms to be replaced.
In France, the new way of speaking should not see the light of day immediately. On our home, the standards around the radars are also strict to avoid “false positives”. Therefore, it would be easy to contradict the speech for formal defects. However, there are occasional laws to cast doubt on these protections. Among them, the latest will be the 2024 Olympic law which allows the use of algorithmic video surveillance (VSA) during the Olympic event. Then, each visitor’s movement is analyzed by an algorithm to identify possible risky behavior.
Across the Atlantic, mAlthough the legal aspects may be ambivalent, there are some barriers. That being said, the American manufacturer runs the risk of facing its customers, who may not appreciate the feeling of caring for their vehicle. Although, ironically, the patent does not yet specify that the technology will also work for a self-driving car… Like I said, not like me?
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