Gentex Tech to be Featured on Rinspeed’s microSNAP Autonomous Vehicle Concept at CES
December 21 2018 - 7:00AM
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital
vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection
products, recently integrated multiple technologies for microSNAP,
the latest concept vehicle from automotive think tank Rinspeed,
which formulates vehicle designs intended to inspire the
transportation industry and promote future mobility systems.
Last year at CES 2018, Rinspeed launched Snap, a concept vehicle
that allowed users to summon a vehicle-sized chassis or
“skateboard” that docked with personalized passenger “pods” to
autonomously drive users to work, shopping, camping, or anywhere
they wanted to go.
This year at CES, Rinspeed is demonstrating a downsized Snap
offshoot dubbed microSNAP, a “last mile” vehicle designed for
commuting and/or localized, just-in-time delivery.
For microSNAP, Gentex provided its biometric iris-scanning
system for occupant recognition, an interior cabin monitoring
system, and dimmable glass window elements.Gentex’s iris-scanning
system consists of a small module housing near-infrared emitters,
an iris-scanning camera, and system-level intelligence. It would
serve to authenticate microSNAP passengers, authorize vehicle
usage, track and assign ride payment, and deliver customized
security, comfort, and convenience features. It would also sanction
safe, secure access to a host of cloud-based, connected vehicle
services.Gentex’s future cabin monitoring system would consist of a
camera and environmental sensors that could monitor passenger
activity and well-being along with vehicle hygiene and air quality.
System intelligence would alter vehicle operation and send alerts
and notifications according to detected in-vehicle events. It could
help ensure that passengers were properly restrained, that they
exited the vehicle at their designated location, that they didn’t
smoke in or vandalize the vehicle, and that they didn’t leave
behind any belongings.To help ensure passenger privacy, Gentex
provided microSNAP with dimmable glass panels that darken on demand
or in conjunction with sensor function. They can even assist the
climate control system in maintaining a consistent temperature by
darkening according to temperature and sun load sensors.microSNAP
debuts January at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s
gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer
technology. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology
Association™, it has served as the proving ground for innovators
and breakthrough technologies for over 50 years. This year’s show
runs January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The original Snap concept was so well received when it was
launched just a year ago that a startup is now on the drawing
boards, and talks with investors are underway, to put a version of
“Snap” on the road.
About Gentex Founded in 1974, Gentex
Corporation (The NASDAQ Global Select Market: GNTX) is a
supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to
the automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation
markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection
market. Visit the Company’s web site at www.gentex.com.
Official Rinspeed partner list and media materials:
https://www.rinspeed.eu/en/Rinspeed concept car history:
https://www.rinspeed.eu/en/Concept-CarsSee microSNAP in action:
https://youtu.be/9XG8uVTNsfQ
Contact Information: |
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Gentex Media ContactCraig Piersma616.772.1590
x4316 |
Investor ContactJosh O’Berski616.772.1590
x5814 |
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