CMS Rearview OneBox®
The Rearview OneBox® by Kappa optronics is a powerful and innovative platform for digital mirror replacement systems. It integrates multiple displays and cameras into a single, flexible solution, suitable to replace conventional mirrors for all vehicle types. This platform offers numerous advantages, ensuring safe and adaptable applications for digital mobility solutions.
Safety Beyond
At Kappa Optronics, we prioritize safety in our design assurance procedures, ensuring our products meet automotive-grade standards.
In 2012, we developed the world's first digital car mirror with road traffic approval for Volkswagen's VW XL1, replacing traditional mirrors with a camera-monitor system. This innovation initiated an enhancement of the homologation standards for such technology which is valid until today and earned us the Göttingen Innovation Award.
We excel in developing cameras for regulated markets, providing all prerequisites for certification and approval. Our systems comply with UNECE R10, CISPR25 and are homologated according to ECE R46, ECE R158 FMVSS 111 (US) maintaining functional safety according to ISO 26262 demonstrating our commitment to delivering reliable and secure automotive solutions.
Benefits
Safety in All Conditions
The Rearview OneBox® CMS technology enhances driver vision and safety by providing superior visibility in all weather and light conditions, reducing stress and enabling quick reactions. It offers better rearview coverage with a larger field of view (FoV) and high image quality, especially at night. CMS technology eliminates blind spots and expands visible area beyond the limitations of conventional mirrors. Digital cameras enhance brightness, color, and contrast, and automatically reduce glare from headlights, improving overall situational awareness and road safety.
Improved Aerodynamics
CMS technology revolutionizes vehicle design by integrating digital mirrors, enhancing both aesthetics and aerodynamics. The compact ECU and automotive cameras ensure seamless integration, making vehicles distinctive. Digital mirrors improve the drag coefficient, reduce CO₂ emissions, and increase battery range, aligning with EU emission targets. By eliminating traditional side mirrors, air resistance is significantly reduced, leading to better aerodynamics and lower fuel consumption. This allows designers to create more innovative and aerodynamic vehicle shapes without the constraints of traditional side mirrors.
Flexibility
The platform supports various displays and camera configurations, allowing for flexible adaptation to different vehicle types. It is particularly suitable for special vehicle programs.
Integration and Future-Proofing
The platform is ready for advanced software updates and future developments. This allows for long-term use and adaptation to new technologies, making the Rearview OneBox® a future-proof investment.
Innovative Technology
The platform utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide a reliable and high-performance solution for mirror replacement systems.
Cost Efficiency
Our unique platform solution offers an excellent price-performance ratio while also providing customization options. This combination ensures that customers receive with limited investment great value and tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.
Portfolio - Powerful Components
Camera
Best in class: small - fast - amazing image quality
The Rearview OneBox® features up to four cameras with digital video output and a control backchannel. It includes the latest technology including LED flicker mitigation, ensuring clear images. Due to the high dynamic range the cameras offer excellent performance in low light. The high-quality optics enhance image clarity, and an integrated smart PTC heater prevents ice and mist buildup, ensuring clear visibility in all conditions.
Technical Data
| Highlights | Integrated heater, IP69K protection, HDR ISP, high-end electro-optical components for outstanding sensitivity |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel (2.6 MP) |
| Low video latency | < 50 ms @ 22°C ± 5°C (from glass to glass) |
| Dynamic | >120 dB |
| Interface | High speed serial link with MIPI CSI-2 video and I2C control combined with power supply |
| Heater | Integrated de-ice and de-mist |
| Temperature | -40°C up to + 85°C |
| Dimension | without connector: 44.75 x 26 x 26 , with connector: 54.8 x 26 x 26 |
| Connector | Fakra with 50 Ohm Coax (one for both, power supply and signal) |
The Rearview OneBox® | ECU
The brain of every CMS
The Rearview OneBox® is a centralized ECU that can can be integrated to replace all conventional mirror classes on vehicles according to ECE R46 including additional options like parking camera view as well. This powerful ECU is designed to manage up to four cameras (60fps). Additionally, it can handle up to three displays of varying sizes, providing a versatile and comprehensive solution for rearview monitoring. Based on one of the most powerful SoC in the market to run all cameras, displays and software as required.
Technical Data
| Highlights | Powerful FPGA, safety mechanisms, multi-device power supply, rugged aluminum housing, IP67, UNECE R10, ISPR25 |
|---|---|
| Software - smart features as options | Parking camera view (PiP), Visual blind spot alerts, Rearview visual alert, Blinker visualization |
| Updates | via CAN |
| Temperature | -40°C up to + 95°C |
| Dimension | 182 x 168 x 33 |
| Weight | 807g |
| Connector | Main connector (Header), Camera connector (Quad-Fakra), Display connector (Quad-Fakra) |
Displays
Scalable for multiple vehicles
The Rearview OneBox® offers scalable displays for various vehicles, including 5”, 7”, 9.2” panoramic, and 10.25”. It operates reliably across diverse temperature ranges and features customized cover-glass for durability. With high brightness and contrast, the displays ensure clear visibility. The interface uses a high-speed serial link based on MIPI-DSI protocol and I2C control, combined with a power supply for efficient data transmission.
Technical Data
| Highlight | Very good operating Tª ranges, customized cover-glass, high brightness & contrast, smart software function |
|---|---|
| Frame rate | 60 Hz (60 Fps) |
| Temperature | -30°C up to +85°C |
| Size | 5", 7", 9.2", 10.25" & Customizable Individual Display formats |
| Weight | 9,2": 577g, 8,8": 477g, 7": 492g, 5": 234g |
Scalable Software
Ready for future software updates by CAN
The Rearview OneBox® hardware is designed to be future-proof, supporting software updates via CAN with additional functions. This ensures that the system can evolve and integrate new features over time. While it is a partial off-the-shelf product, partial adaptations are needed for CAN communication signals to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Automotive Digital Mirror Software Features
| Feature example |
|---|
| Rearview visual alert |
| PiP Parking (Picture in Picture) |
| Visual blind spot alert |
| Turn signal visualization |
| Further potential features can be discussed |
Applications for Special Vehicles
Rearview OneBox® is a powerful platform that integrates top-performing modules with various camera and display configurations to cover required field of view. It offers elegant and streamlined solutions. This platform is designed for easy technical updates and future developments, making it versatile for a wide range of applications.
Our innovative digital mirror platform initially developed for hypercars, are now enhancing safety beyond this niche market. The system was integrated successfully to enhance visibility as well on defense applications like tanks, concept cars, track cars, trucks and even solar powered vehicles.
Our Rearview OneBox platform is ready to serve your individual needs for any vehicle while improving safety and comfort for the driver as well as participants.
Defense Vehicle
Road-Ready Driver Vision Enhancer: Advancing Safety with Automotive Components
Our innovative digital mirror solutions, initially developed for hypercars, are now improving safety in defense mobility by integrating automotive components into Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE) systems for tanks and armored vehicles. This cost-efficient approach in defense acts as the entry point to our scalable Situational Awareness Systems. Utilizing our extensive homologation experience, we provide homologation-ready components and develop road traffic compliant systems for your armored vehicles.
Concept Vehicles
When it comes to concept and track cars, precision, speed, and seamless integration are paramount. Our system is designed to meet these exacting standards, making it the ideal choice for automotive innovators and racing enthusiasts alike.The platform provides the flexibility needed for innovative designs. With off-the-shelf prototypes, you can start immediately. We ensure short delivery times so you can stay on schedule. Plus, our system offers easy integration with your existing setups, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Small Series
Rearview OneBox® is ideal for small series production, perfect for niche markets and high-performance vehicles like supercars and hypercars. With extensive experience in regulatory approvals, our platform integrates easily and offers high customization with minimal investment.
We work closely with the entire supply chain up to the OEM, using our expertise to achieve exceptional results for the end customer.
Reference
Testimonial: Here’s why Aston Martin chose the camera monitor system (CMS) from Kappa optronics for the Valkyrie!
Video interview with David King, Head of the Special Operations Department at Aston Martin, about the camera monitor system (CMS) in the Valkyrie, a benchmark in hypercars: “The Kappa solution really nailed that big issue for us in one."
Kappa CMS for Radford Type 62-3
Kappa CMS in the Gordon Murray T.50 supercar
