Hella, one of the well-known suppliers in the field of automotive electronics and lighting systems, has just announced that it's developed a smaller and lighter rear-view camera for cars and trucks of all kinds. To succeed in this task, the company has collaborated with Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co Ltd, and built a very cost-effective device, that blends Hella's automotive experience with Samsung's camera design abilities.

“The new camera, named RVC3, can be easily integrated into any vehicle due to its small size,” said Mark Brainard, vice president of Product Development for Hella Electronics. “It can be installed in the tailgate or in a vehicle’s rear emblem. Hella’s system allows drivers a complete view of the area directly behind the vehicle – a full 130 degrees directly behind the rear bumper.”

As I understand it, the video provided by the rear-view camera shows actual events that are occurring behind the vehicle in the navigational system screen, but only when the driver shifts the gear to reverse, does the camera deliver a completely unaltered view of what's happening in the back.

Also, there will be no external light affecting the quality and crispness of the image, allowing customers to have a clear rear view. Thanks to such a camera, even slow-learning drivers will be able to park in difficult scenarios, without bumping their bumper.



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