Dash-cam using existing Cameras - GM - R U Listening?

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Tesla uses it's cameras for for than self driving - it uses them as a dash cam, sentry mode, lane change view

it sure would be nice if GM provided a software update (app) on their infotainment that could provide these features, especially with so many cameras already in board -
- GM - Are you listening?

 

[01dailey]

Tesla uses it's cameras for for than self driving - it uses them as a dash cam, sentry mode, lane change view

it sure would be nice if GM provided a software update (app) on their infotainment that could provide these features, especially with so many cameras already in board -
- GM - Are you listening?

That is a great idea. I think many people would love this option rather than to have to go the aftermarket for a dash cam.

 

[DxOCD]

Yes please!

 

[swathdiver]

Cameras take a lot of battery power to run. Our trucks have little batteries with a robust charging system. A Tesla has a big battery with energy to spare to power cameras.

If GM adds a larger battery or a second battery, folks will start complaining about the cost. He who squeals the loudest gets the grease.

 

[already in use]

Cameras take a lot of battery power to run. Our trucks have little batteries with a robust charging system. A Tesla has a big battery with energy to spare to power cameras.

If GM adds a larger battery or a second battery, folks will start complaining about the cost. He who squeals the loudest gets the grease.

using them as a security camera - they could be activated for a few minutes of recording when the security is set off

for all other functions such as dash cam, left or right blind spot during turn signal activation, etc... - they are already on and streaming to to display - just waiting to be called upon, so it would just be a mater of software.

no grease needed

 

[already in use]

the implementation could / would be via updates they just need to write the program(s)

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[swathdiver]

using them as a security camera - they could be activated for a few minutes of recording when the security is set off

for all other functions such as dash cam, left or right blind spot during turn signal activation, etc... - they are already on and streaming to to display - just waiting to be called upon, so it would just be a mater of software.

no grease needed

This is how my Cobra dash cam operates but there are sensors powered all the time and when they detect something, the camera is powered on. So there is still a draw while the camera is off. I like the idea, all for it, just showing what I think the obstacles are to its implementation.

 

[Doubeleive]

Tesla uses it's cameras for for than self driving - it uses them as a dash cam, sentry mode, lane change view

it sure would be nice if GM provided a software update (app) on their infotainment that could provide these features, especially with so many cameras already in board -
- GM - Are you listening?

first thing that comes to my mind is "copyright infringement" which is probably a pretty good reason.
I am willing to bet that Tesla has several or bought them already

 

[already in use]

This is how my Cobra dash cam operates but there are sensors powered all the time and when they detect something, the camera is powered on. So there is still a draw while the camera is off. I like the idea, all for it, just showing what I think the obstacles are to its implementation.

not sure why you are stuck on parasitic draws for a camera - which is only a concern when the vehicle is not running, but I have had several over the years and have not had issues unless the vehicle for a week or more - this would be an easy obstacle to contend with - program it to turn off after some predetermined time frame or not use it in that way at all...

But using the onboard cameras for that application (security when parked) is NOT what I am wanting - I want a dash cam while driving.

 

[already in use]

first thing that comes to my mind is "copyright infringement" which is probably a pretty good reason.
I am willing to bet that Tesla has several or bought them already

copyright would protect the software code, but I don't believe it would prevent another from using the cameras in a similar fashion with different code.
different operating systems running on different platforms
to restrict the display of the cameras would be like apple stopping Microsoft from displaying camera input, or one cell phone manufacture vs another, etc.