Tesla seeks approval for sensor that could detect child left in hot cars

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Tesla seeks approval for sensor that could detect child left in hot cars

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla Inc. asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval to market a short-range interactive motion-sensing device that could help prevent children from being left behind in hot cars and boost theft-prevention systems.

The California automaker wants permission to use unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors that would operate at higher power levels than allowed under existing rules.

Tesla’s device would utilize four transmit and three receive antennas driven by a radar front-end unit. Tesla says millimeter wave radar technology has advantages over other sensing systems like camera-based or in-seat occupant detection systems.

The radar-based system “provides depth perception and can ‘see’ through soft materials, such as a blanket covering a child in a child restraint.”

Tesla added it “can differentiate between a child and an object left on the seat, reducing the likelihood of false alarms” and can detect “micromovements like breathing patterns and heart rates, neither of which can be captured by cameras or in-seat sensors alone.”

Radar imaging, Tesla adds, can assess body size to optimize airbag deployment in a crash depending on whether an adult or child is seated, which it says would be more effective than existing weight-based, in-seat sensor systems.

It would also more accurately determine when to engage seat belt reminders.

The FCC is seeking public comment on Tesla’s request through Sept. 21.

Tesla notes the FCC in 2018 granted a similar request for a device of Alphabet Inc’s Google that works under identical operating parameters.

Valeo North America submitted a request in March to the FCC for its in-vehicle safety-related monitoring device that would also detect children in cars. The request is pending.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says more than 50 children died when left behind in hot cars in both 2019 and 2018. Of those incidents, 54% occurred because someone forgot a child.

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That would be quite the innovation and safety feature. Sad that we need such a thing.
 

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That would be quite the innovation and safety feature. Sad that we need such a thing.
It's more the result of massive numbers: Given enough events, the unlikely is likely to happen at least a few times. Have a one in a million chance of allergy? Well, if you expose a few hundred million people...

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It's going to be a bit tough breaking the windows of the CT in such cases. Guess that would be one draw back of the Armor Glass.
 
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Or something like that;)

One thing about Elon that I've noticed, there isn't a problem he can't tackle.
 


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My guess is the sensor alerts you on your phone and you pop the hatch remotely as you run like an Olympic sprinter to get your kid out.
 

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Next, cars will have a sensor to check if the driver has any common sense.
 

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Don’t forget about your pet dog in a hot vehicle.
 

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Big Brother says... It's all for the little children.
Just cause I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not all after me!
I thought putting my smartphone in a spy bag made me invisible.
Now my Cybertruck can read the individuals in the car and their temperature. Cognitive cameras can tell if I'm sleepy and programmed mapping knows where I'm going before I arrive. Voice recognition is the all invasive record keeper.
I assume overriding doorlocks complete my delivery to the overlords should my actions displease them.
Bend over boys: The machines have won!
(Ummm... What I meant to say was it's so nice to have Big Brother looking out for us ) ??
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