Reverse Guiding Camera and Parking Sensors

Reverse guiding camera

Reverse cameras provide a clear and complete view of the surroundings behind the vehicle even at night.

While it is one of the easiest things in the car, the rear camera is an important safety feature. The camera is mounted on the rear bumper or near the tail in the lower part to give a good view of the real barriers that are not visible to the driver. The rear-view cameras have a wide-angle lens or fisheye lens to give a distorted but extended view of the back of the car.

While the standard rear-view camera provides excellent view even in the dark with the headlights, there are night viewing cameras that provide a bright view as seen under the broad daylight.

Rearview cameras are connected to the LCD display units on the car dashboard or the rear-view mirror that displays the image from the rear camera. 

An image from the reversed cameras is displayed to provide the right context for the driver as the camera and driver face two different directions. 

This helps to keep the car's side of the car on the right side of the screen and vice versa.

LCD screens that display a photo from the rear camera are not the only ones. Screens are often part of an automotive infotainment system that can play DVDs and display travel maps.

The rear-view camera is also useful for drivers with spondylitis who cannot turn around while turning the car to see what is behind it.

High-end car models such as the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV5OO come with rearview cameras and all Hyundai Verna models are equipped with rear cameras.

One of the best brands of back-to-back cameras on the market is Torq. A set of rear-view cameras and parking sensors will set you back Rs 7,500 while a rear-view camera only with an internal display screen will set you back Rs 6,000.

Aftermarket parking sensors and rear-view camera can also be compared to the LCD display of the aftermarket multimedia infotainment system to display image from the parking sensors and rear-view camera.

Both reversible parking sensors and a reversible camera greatly increase safety. Some items with unusual angles may not be visible on the rear-view camera even though parking sensors will detect them and alert the driver. While the rear-view camera will show features on the car's side and provide improved safety while reversing, it may be less expensive to purchase. However, it is a very useful and easy-to-use tool.

Parking sensors, what good are they?

Parking sensors provide a sound warning to the driver about how close the vehicle is to the obstacle on its way during parking, thus helping to avoid collisions.

Parking a car in crowded urban areas can be tricky at times, especially in crowded India. This is where parking sensors come in, helping you to park your car safely.

Modern parking sensors consist of ultrasonic proximity sensors connected to automotive bumpers. The sensors are connected to a retractable gear that, when switches are switched on parking sensors that emit high-frequency sound waves, their echo is detected and sensed by the sensors.

The system releases a beep that rises frequently when something is found in the driveway. If the driver continues to get in trouble, a steady tone warns the driver to stop immediately.

The parking sensors attached to the front bumper have a manual switch to turn it on during parking. When a certain forward speed is reached the sensors are automatically turned off.

Expensive parking sensors have LED or LCD screens that display readings to show how close the car is to an obstacle in its path. The beep also continues to give a sound warning to the driver at the same time.

Rear parking sensors are available on the aftermarket from Rs 2,500 onwards. OEMs also provide parking sensors as a utility for vehicles that are not initially repaired. Leading brands are Minda, Torq, and Black cat. A set of rear parking sensors with an LCD display from Torq costs Rs 3,200.

There is no significant difference between aftermarket parking sensors and OEM-mounted parking sensors as they use the same technology. The only difference is the LED or LCD display. OEM displays are usually integrated with a metal cluster or multimedia automotive system while the aftermarket has an independent display.

Aftermarket parking sensors and rear-view cameras can also be compared to the LCD display of the aftermarket multimedia infotainment system to display images from the parking sensors.

Currently, the top models of Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Hyundai i20, and Renault Duster are fitted with retractable parking sensors.

Parking sensors operate at a temperature of -30C to + 80C. The accuracy and function of the parking sensors can be affected by heavy rain/snow. The nerves must clean up mud, snow, or dirt to make it work properly.

Both reversible parking sensors and a reversible camera greatly increase safety. Some objects with unusual angles may not be visible on the rear-view camera while parking sensors will detect and alert the driver. While the rear-view camera will show objects on the car’s trail and provide enhanced safety while reversing.

A set of rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera can set you back up to Rs 6,000 plus but can also save your the bumper on re-painting which should cost about twice the amount of parking sensors.