Earlier in the year Lane departure Warning advocates got a boost with a camera-based system used in BMW 5 series, with many such systems now hittingthe streets.
The BMW system was developed by Siemens VDO and Mobileye, combining a CMOS camera and an electronic control unit with algorithm that recognizes lane markings.
By 2010, all major vehicle manufacturers are expected to introduce the vision-based safety systems into the market.
Mobileye has developed an integrated circuit that focuses a lot of processing power for analysing video images. System must work well in rain, snow and fog.
Mobileye has programs with Delphi, STMicroelectronics, Denso and Magna electronics.
Developers are already planning less-expensive systems for mass markets.
