A great number of people install dash cams with the G sensor feature in their cars as a way of saving money on insurance premiums and using the video footage as evidence to insurance companies for further investigations and, in most cases, to prove they weren’t at fault when crashes happen. In the basic function of the vehicle recorder, there is support for gravity induction; it works mainly with car crashes, to record the video in real-time.
What is a G sensor?
A G sensor is commonly referred to as an accelerometer and is used in a wide range of devices viz. smartphones, vehicles, and dashcams. A G sensor in a dashcam monitors the proper acceleration, in other words, the dash camera detects a sudden change in direction, inclusive of this is; harsh braking, impact from crashing, or even movement of a vehicle when it is stationary i.e. someone rocking the vehicle. When a dashcam detects this change in direction, it automatically switches to ‘event mode’ and saves the current segment of footage in a protected section of memory.
The true benefit of a G sensor in the dashcam environment is the ability for the dashcam to automatically store crucial footage without intervention from the driver that could come in handy should one be involved in an accident. This feature comes with a few benefits viz.
- Lower insurance premiums
- Increased driver awareness
- Resolve insurance disputes fast and efficiently
- Supported evidence
- Enhanced safety
- Record of incidents when you’re away from your vehicle i.e. burglary, hit & run
However, the disadvantage of a G sensor is that it only detects acceleration, and most times a sudden break. This could be problematic as, it might not be able to pick up other hazards at the time of driving. Some vehicle owners/ drivers have had issues of auto shut down, with their G sensor, every five minutes. Whereas, some dash cams stopped recording because the storage was full and didn’t permit loop recording, this differs in brands, of course, now imagine the dashcam not recording at a very crucial time.
IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS
The G sensor is a good innovation, however, technology is continuously advancing and, as a result, relevance in your respective industry takes paramount importance. Technologies have advanced tremendously; they have become smarter in efforts to simplify day-to-day operations. A myriad of industries like mining, construction, logistics, and transport have , fitted in their vehicles, technologies such as the dashcam as a compulsory solution to help mitigate the risks of incidents and enhance the safety of workers. It is further advocated for by insurance companies to help customers, as well as to encourage better driving habits.
Advanced technologies like PAISA Technology’s Proximity Warning System (PWS), Artificial Intelligence and PAISA’s Fleet Vision can be effectively user in the aforementioned industries as, they can solve a lot of the difficulties these industries face. The proximity Warning System (PWS) has features like; the detection of objects in real-time, distance calculation, human-vehicle detection, vehicle-to-vehicle detection. On the other hand, PAISA’s Fleet Vision detects fatigue, tracks and monitors driver behaviour, provides interactive driver alerts, helps with fuel management, and collision avoidance. Upon choosing PAISA TECHNOLOGIES’ products not only will you be saving on insurance premiums but will mitigate the number of accidents, especially human to vehicle and vehicle to vehicle accidents. ,In addition to this is better trip planning for your fleet, increased productivity , increased driver awareness and reliable CCTV footage. Thus saving you money on maintenance and operational costs. The use of our devices could, undoubtedly, help educate drivers on their driving performance and help them review and change their poor driving habits. Such technologies can prove themselves useful for leading insurers, mining, construction, logistics, and transport sectors. Thus changing the game whilst enhancing safety for workers and enhancing workforce management.
Sources: https://www.dashwitness.com/blog/what-is-a-g-sensor/