2014/12/12

Jointly Developed System is available as a Factory Installed Option
Tokyo, Japan - (12, 12, 2014) - Clarion Co. Ltd., a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today that it supplies Porsche AG with an all-surround view overhead camera system. This system was developed with Porsche for the Panamera four door sports sedan model range. This is the first time Clarion and Porsche have joined forces together to develop a camera system for Porsche vehicles. The system is offered to Porsche Panamera buyers as a factory installed option from model year 2014.
All-surround view overhead camera system for Porsche [Panamera]
This benefits from Clarion's patented image processing technology which enables the system to deliver a high definition overhead image display by accurately stitching, error-correcting and processing multiple images supplied by the vehicle's front, rear and side cameras. The advanced system is capable of utilizing up to 21 different patterns. Clarion and Porsche believe that this system will significantly contribute to the overall safety of the vehicle and its occupants by eliminating blind spots and reducing the unexpected when maneuvering the vehicle, notably lowering stress levels and providing for a more confident and enjoyable drive.
In addition to this camera system, Porsche has also adopted a Clarion navigation system for the Panamera range in the Japanese market which views comprehensive multi-pattern onboard camera systems as a desirable option in luxury vehicles. Coupled with this camera system, the Clarion supplied touch panel navigation unit will accommodate 12 patterns, 3 patterns each for rear, front and two side cameras.
Clarion Co., Ltd. "We are very excited to have had the opportunity to work alongside Porsche's talented team of engineers who, like our engineers, are committed to designing and developing cutting edge technologies that assist drivers in critical times including parallel parking, maneuvering in parking lots, driving on narrow streets, and many other instances."
About Clarion Co., Ltd.
Headquartered in Saitama, Japan, Clarion Co., Ltd. has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940. The company is engaged in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment, navigation, infotainment, communication, safety and security products for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments. Clarion has been the recipient of numerous excellence awards for design, innovation, support, manufacturing and product reliability from independent organizations. The company has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at www.clarion.com.
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