What should the expectation be for headlights on a car?
The most important expectation to set with headlights is choosing between these mutually exclusive scenarios: Almost always capture license plates clearly but almost never capture general scene activity (like someone walking across the street)
How does headlight gain affect night time surveillance?
Even at approximately 5 lux, the visible noise is clearly impacting the clarity of the image and, in particular, the legibility of the license plate. This is a fundamental aspect of night time surveillance. Gain is necessary but reduces the overall resolving power of the image.
How is the distance between the headlight and the license plate?
The distance between the headlamp and the license plate. All things being equal the closer a headlamp is to a license plate, the worse the lighting challenges will be. Some vehicles have their headlight a foot or two above the plate, others have them on the same vertical level as the plate.
Is there a way to reduce headlight surveillance problems?
The only way to do both is to dedicate two cameras to the location. That noted, we do believe some optimizations can reduce headlight problems, allowing the capture of some license plates while monitoring the general scene.
What does a security alert light mean on a car?
Security Alert Indicator light will turn on momentarily if the ignition switch is locked and will need the proper transponder-equipped key to restart. If the light is visible when the vehicle is on, then it typically indicates a malfunction in the security system.
What does the warning light on the VATS system mean?
If a fault occurs while driving, the engine may or may not start after turning the ignition off. If a fault occurs when trying to start the vehicle, it probably won’t start. The warning light on the VATS system is similar except it does not have the learn mode.
What do the symbols on my car headlights mean?
These symbols are usually blue, green, or yellow in colour. Indicator light means that the vehicles dipped beam is on. Click Indicator light means that there is an exterior light on the vehicle that is not functioning properly. Click Indicator light means your car’s high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used. Click
What happens if the PassLock security light is not read?
If the incorrect code is read, the system will not allow the engine to start for four minutes—even if the correct code is received. The security light will remain on or a message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (depending on the model) when this occurs. Both of these starter interrupt systems are very effective on their own.