Driver monitoring systems (DMS) aim to ensure the operator of a vehicle is fit to drive, determining the driver’s exhaustion level and vital signs.
Camera and IR-based driver monitoring systems can have inconsistent results with varying light conditions, especially in direct sunlight. In contrast, mmWave radar technology senses the micromovements of the driver’s chest, and determines the driver’s heart rate and breathing rate, allowing the car to suggest a break.
The sensor module can be placed above the instrument cluster, or integrated into the overhead console.
NOVELIC’s vital signs monitoring sensor provides continuous respiratory monitoring and heart rate monitoring for patient beds, incubators, care homes, and ambulances.
With onboard processing and numerical outputs, the sensor can be easily be integrated into remote patient monitoring (RPM) software, providing parameters like heart rate, heart rate variability, respiration rate, respiration rate variability, and movement.
Compared to wearable instruments, a contactless sensor is significantly more flexible and comfortable to the patient. Accurate and timely reporting of patient data provides more data, enables faster medical staff interventions, and ensures better patient outcomes. The compact size of the sensor allows for easy integration into patient beds.
| Operating Frequency | 60 GHz |
| Technology | Antenna in Package |
| Frequency range | 57.7 GHz – 62.4 GHz |
| Field of View – Azimuth | 115° |
| Field of View – Elevation | 108° |
| Dimensions (without mounting elements) |
55mm x 33.8 mm x 16.55m |
| AEC-Q100 | Grade 2 (-40°C to 85°C) |
| Ingress Protection Class | IP51 |
| Interface Protocol | CAN-FD, LIN, ETH |
| Voltage Supply Range | 9V – 16V (Normal Operation) |
| Functional Safety Rating | QM |
| Total Product Mass | 24 g |
Founded in 2012, NOVELIC gathers the finest talent in mmWave, embedded hardware and software engineering, forming a strong foundation for creating innovative end-to-end turnkey solutions.
With 6 engineering centers in Europe, more than 300 successful projects, more than 150 satisfied customers and a robust portfolio of radar sensor IPs, we’re a trusted partner when it comes to delivering custom solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, and medical markets.
