Lutz Hoestermann

After his graduation at the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Hoestermann worked in different engineering positions in the automotive and consumer markets for various international semiconductor suppliers, working on microcontrollers and system-on-chip for graphics and image signal processor solutions. In his current role, Hoestermann is promoting STMicroelectronics's automotive imagers in the EMEA region and focuses on developing the automotive sensor business, serving machine and human vision applications.

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Presentation

Advanced in-cabin safety and comfort with new hybrid image sensors

While driver monitoring systems promise greater road safety by assessing driver alertness and ability to drive, the next step on the way to autonomous cars is sensors that monitor the full vehicle interior, covering both the driver and all passengers. At the same time, new applications will be enabled, like safety belt checks, vital sign monitoring, child detection and high-quality video/picture recording. The presentation will show how this innovative sensor can enable a 'one camera' system which integrates both infrared and HDR color images and solves development pain points, thus generating a cost-efficient solution and at the same time bringing added value to customers.