SmartWitness beats blind spots with 4G recorder

Video telematics provider SmartWitness has launched a 4G connected four-channel vehicle recorder, which it says offers a comprehensive solution for Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance by effectively eliminating blind spots for commercial vehicles.

With claimed benefits including state-of-the art G sensors and high-speed connectivity, the CP4S is said to provide real-time decision-making capabilities for operators and managers in order to coach drivers, capture incidents and reduce costs.

The CP4S is 10 times faster than existing 3G devices, says SmartWitness, with an internal 4G/LTE modem capable of upload speeds of 50 Mbps, and downloads of 100 Mbps. The significant improvement in connectivity speeds means that the CP4S is able to stream four video channels simultaneously at 780P and 15 FPS.

The four channels of video plus an optional monitor offer drivers near 360 degrees of vision around any truck, eliminating blind spots, thus providing DVS compliance for the current rules. The CP4S also futureproofs fleets for proposed changes in legislation in three years’ time, says the firm.

The CP4S is a cloud-connected mini-DVR which provides high resolution visibility and protection for fleets, plus telematics data that provides insights into driving dynamics like harsh braking, cornering and accelerating.

In the event of an incident, the CP4S captures the 10 seconds prior to the event, the event itself, and 10 seconds following the incident and automatically uploads all this video and GPS data to the cloud.

SmartWitness EMEA MD Fearghal MacGowan said: “No driver wants to injure a cyclist or pedestrian, but they often lack the visibility they need to drive safely. Our solution virtually eliminates driver blind spots which will result in safer driving and fewer fatalities.”

Full technical specifications for the SmartWitness CP4S can be viewed at the website.

https://www.smartwitness.com/CP4S.html