A.N.V.I.S.

Project Discription and Motivation

A common issue we have all faced is feeling less safe when driving at night because of decreased visibility. Studies show that drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident at night1. To solve this issue, we propose an installable system that uses a Heads Up Display (HUD) outlining the road to overlay the driver's original visual perception (Figure 2). The outline will be captured with a combination of cameras and infrared sensors. The images captured by the sensors will be processed and merged into one enhanced image to be projected on the windshield. This primary HUD will be accompanied by a secondary HUD. The secondary HUD will show the car's diagnostics, side views and rearview. Furthermore, the live feed captured by all of the sensors will be recorded and sent to an external device for use by law enforcement or insurance purposes. As drivers ourselves, we have all experienced difficulty driving in low visibility scenarios. We want to design an Automotive Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) to improve the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1, drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident at night. And other drivers are not the only ones affected; pedestrians are out on the streets as well. The National Center for Biotechnology Information notes this impact on pedestrians, stating that they can be up to seven times more at risk of being hit in the dark. However, studies show that when lighting conditions at night improve, such as when street lights are put in or during the summer when daylight lasts longer, the nighttime accidents decline1. This evidence suggests a cause and effect relationship between visibility and driving safety, so by using our system to improve a driver’s visibility, we will be able to improve the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. .

Julian

Julian Ortiz is a senior at the University of Central Florida. He will graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering in May of 2021.

Rudy

Rudy Valentin is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida and will receive his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in May of 2021.

Carole

Carole Pearson is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida and will receive a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in May of 2021.

Emmalynne

Emmalynne Clarkston is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. She plans to graduate with a Bachelors of Photonic Science and Engineering in May of 2021.