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USB-OUT Automotive Thermal Imaging Unit
Vehicle-Mounted Thermal Cameras
JOVSTAR develops vehicle-mounted thermal imaging systems for night driving, low-visibility observation and vehicle safety applications, combining infrared sensing, AI-assisted detection and in-vehicle display integration.
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Core Technology & Performance
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Long-Range Thermal Imaging & AI Detection
Vehicle-mounted infrared imaging provides visibility beyond conventional headlights in darkness and low-visibility environments. AI-assisted recognition can support the detection of pedestrians and vehicles ahead of the driver.
02
All-Weather Driving Assistance
Thermal imaging relies on heat signatures rather than visible illumination, supporting nighttime observation and improving situational awareness in challenging lighting and weather conditions.
03
Human & Vehicle Recognition
Integrated AI processing supports recognition of common road targets, including pedestrians and vehicles, helping provide earlier awareness of potential hazards.
04
Seamless Vehicle Display Integration
JOVSTAR vehicle thermal cameras support different display architectures, including USB-output systems, CarPlay-compatible installations and dedicated vehicle night-vision displays.
Core Specifications
| Parameter | USB-OUT Automotive Thermal Imaging Unit | Thermal Camera for CarPlay | Dedicated Vehicle Thermal Imaging Night Vision |
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| Product Type | Camera + Control / Output Unit | Compact Vehicle Thermal Camera + Display Interface | Dedicated Vehicle Thermal Camera System |
| Thermal Detector | VOx / Uncooled Thermal Detector | VOx | Uncooled Thermal Detector |
| Thermal Resolution | — | —— | 256×192 |
| Spectral Band | LWIR | 8–14 μm | LWIR |
| NETD | — | — | — |
| Focal Length | — | — | 10 mm |
| System | Embedded Vehicle System | Embedded Vehicle System | Linux |
| AI / NPU | AI-assisted pedestrian / vehicle recognition | AI recognition | 3 TOPS NPU |
| Target Recognition | Human / Vehicle | Human / Vehicle | Human / Vehicle |
| Early Warning | Supported | Supported | External / Display Warning Supported |
| Window Defrosting | [PENDING] | — | Supported |
| Display Integration | USB Output | CarPlay / In-Vehicle Display | Dedicated Vehicle Display |
| Video Output | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Waterproof / Protection | — | — | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | — | — | — |
| Camera Size | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Installation | Vehicle-mounted | Compact in-vehicle integration | Vehicle-specific installation |
| Typical Applications | Night Driving / Road Observation | CarPlay Night Vision | Driving Assistance / Night Vision / Early Warning |
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FAQ
Answers to Common Manufacturing Questions.
A vehicle-mounted thermal camera detects infrared heat signatures from pedestrians, vehicles and surrounding objects, providing visual information without relying on visible-light illumination.
Yes. Thermal imaging can provide additional road awareness at night by detecting heat-emitting targets beyond what may be clearly visible under conventional headlights.
Selected JOVSTAR vehicle thermal imaging systems incorporate AI-assisted human and vehicle recognition functions for driving-assistance applications.
Depending on the product configuration, JOVSTAR supports USB-output, CarPlay-compatible and dedicated display architectures.
Selected products are designed for outdoor vehicle installation, and the dedicated vehicle thermal imaging system shown in the supplied product data specifies IP67 protection. Exact protection ratings should be checked by model.
Yes. JOVSTAR supports project-level integration covering camera configuration, mounting, display connection, software functions and vehicle-platform requirements.