Safety First; Antenna integration for DMS - Smart vehicles

Road traffic crashes result in the deaths of approximately 1.3 million people around the world each year and leave between 20 and 50 million people with non-fatal injuries. (Source W.H.O.) Improving safety in the vehicle is part of the common objectives of the vehicle’s constructors and the W.H.O.

What is DMS Driver Monitoring System?
DMS stands for Driver Monitoring System. Its role is to alert the driver to pay attention to controlling the vehicle. The driver monitoring system can analyze head movement, facial recognition, heart rate, and blinking. The system is also equipped with a steering angle sensor and a pre-collision system. The functionalities keep being improved to increase safety toward diverse aspects of driver behavior before and during driving.

Taxis, delivery vehicles, and long-haul trucks are mostly susceptible to feel fatigued regarding the time spent on the road. For example, the DMS can recognize the eye’s signs of tiredness and alert the driver.

Integrated systems
Inside the DMS itself, there are sensors, an interior camera, an LDS antenna, and other components. The integrated components allow us to connect it with the cloud and send real-time data to be analyzed by fleet managers within a very compact space. Then abnormal behaviors or parameters will be identified, and actions are taken accordingly.

Grand-Tek designs LDS -Laser Direct Structuring- and chip antenna to be integrated into DMS.
The markets for DMS are expected to reach more than $1.60 billion in 2025. Delphi Automotive PLC, Visteon Corporation, Valeo SA, and Continental AG are among the major players. Our technologies are available in flexible configurations and can be integrated with multiple systems. Contact us to learn more about our customizable range and services.