"Rearview mirror DVR captures everything in front of you"

kstar · 02-06-2008, 10:28 AM

This is cool:

From Autoblog:

Ever been in an accident and wished you had in-car camera footage so you could explain to everyone what really happened and why it wasn't your fault? If so, Brickhouse Security has the device for you: the rearview mirror camera recorder. Using a small camera mounted on the back of the rear view mirror, it records everything happening in front of your car. The footage is displayed on a 2.5-inch LCD screen on the face of the mirror, which also includes handy playback controls in case you just want to see the instant replay immediately, or relive the commute to work when you get there.

Recording begins when the engine comes on and ends when the engine goes off. The media records to an SD memory card, is stamped with the date and time, and can be played back on any computer or a television. If there's any down side, it's that the mirror needs to be plugged in to your cigarette lighter to work. But that's the price of CSI ingenuity, and it will, heaven forbid, pay for itself the first time you can prove that "no-fault" accident was actually very much the other person's fault. Thanks for the tip, John!

[Source: Brickhouse Security]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/rearview-mirror-dvr-captures-everything-in-front-of-you/

trekkor · 02-06-2008, 10:33 AM

I wonder how it would hold up on the track?

KT

stealthn · 02-06-2008, 10:37 AM

Awesome, now tell me about those girls looking at the car

Really how long can it record and how good is the res? Would be cool for the track.. From their site:

Specifications:

* CCD: 1/3" Sony color CCD
* Video Resolution: Effective CCD Pixels: NTSC 510X 492; PAL 500X 582
* Resolution: 420 TV Lines
* Minimum Luminosity: 0.1 LUX @ F 2.0 - Works in low light
* S/N Ratio: > 48 dB
* Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/60 to 1/100,000 s
* Gamma Correction: 0.45
* Gain Control: Automatic
* White Balance Control: Automatic (2500-9500K)
* Video Output: 1 Vp-p Coaxial / 75 Ohm
* Power Supply: DV 12 V / 400mA
* Operation Temperature: (-10 to 50C)

Includes

* Includes 1GB SD Card
* USB Port (for service)
* Auxiliary Video Input
* SD Card Slot
* Anti-Glare Mirror Surface
* Power Input
* Control Buttons
* Adjustable Lens
* Spring Loaded Clamp

I think a cooler product is the kid tracker:

http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/vbsik.html

stomachmonkey · 02-06-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthn

I think a cooler product is the kid tracker:

http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/vbsik.html

I started developing that one 5-6 years ago and never got around to finishing it.

Should see if they want to buy the url, toddlertracker.com

WolfeMacleod · 02-06-2008, 10:53 AM

Pretty slick! I'll have to check that out.
I always run with my Archos recorder and helmet cam betwen the visors, recording everything. It'd be nice to get rid of the wire running to the glove box though....

Joeaksa · 02-06-2008, 11:04 AM

Very nice. Now... how much?

RickM · RickM's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeaksa

Very nice. Now... how much?

$450 http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/car-camera-recorder.html

cashflyer · 02-06-2008, 01:29 PM

An SCCA friend of mine just introduced me to this in-car camera for the track. I thought it was pretty nice for only $180.
http://www.goprocamera.com/index5.htm

3 megapixel sensor
2AAA batteries, 56 minutes of video to a 2G SD card.

dagriff · 02-06-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I started developing that one 5-6 years ago and never got around to finishing it.

Should see if they want to buy the url, toddlertracker.com

I have to say it might be misconstrued....

Sapporo Guy · 02-07-2008, 04:53 AM

ahhh, those will be standardized in a few more years.

Smart radios are already getting there.

The next you know, you'll have your speed recorded too.

Ahhh, I love technology

@ the girls
Pretty wacky since they look like Japanese chicks from the mid 90's ... can tell by their eyebrows and straight hair

Wonder why they are marveling over her "new" cell phone ?
Or is it her new "rabbit"

cashflyer · 02-07-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapporo Guy

...they look like Japanese chicks from the mid 90's ... can tell by their eyebrows and straight hair...

They don't have eyebrows now?

Sapporo Guy · 02-07-2008, 03:08 PM

about 30% of those pictures

Super trimming is in fashion! Not just eyebrows either ... clean lines ...

DavidB911 · 02-07-2008, 08:53 PM

I was wondering why the women looked odd. The Japanese/Chinese chicks that go to school here dont look like those girls and the eye brows is it.

As for the camera: I dont like how it is in the rear view mirror. It would be better to be directed/shown on a GPS/DVD type screen.