Skulinex

as an option in japan so far, lexus <and I believe some toyotas> will offer an optional security digital camera. If someone breaks into the vehicle, the camera would snap a pic of the intruder and the whole interior of the vehicle <it even has LED's for night time operation> I can't remember which one but there was a site where I read it would help create a national database of thieves <what if they wear masks and such?? >

xioix

does it automatically send it to the police?

BigVIPness

No it actaully is based on the log chute ride technology, it takes a picture of you driving the lexus and then for $5 you can order a picture of yourself driving a lexus in a cute paper punch out frame.

encore888

LOL now if ppl key your car, if it only would take a pic...

BlkGS3

I can think of a few things to do with that camera

Let me just get my little blacj book

Gojirra99

It's even better if it's a camcorder

TLW

i like it ! great idea

Lexis11

Hmmmm this is a great idea. I cant beleive no one has come up with this yet.

Skulinex

from the DENSO site:

"DENSO Develops Advanced Remote Security System

Tokyo - DENSO Corporation, together with Toyota Motor Corporation, has developed a new remote security system that alerts drivers electronically if someone breaks into their vehicle. This new security system is installed on the Toyota Lexus GS launched last month in Japan.

In a conventional security system, when someone attempts to break into a locked vehicle, the horn sounds and the hazard lamps flash. With this remote security system, the system photographs the interior of the vehicle, and alerts the driver of the break-in attempt via email, as well as sounding the vehicle's horn and flashing the hazard lamps. The system sends an email to the driver's personal computer or mobile phone with a break-in notification, including vehicle position and an Internet address. By accessing the Internet address provided, the driver can view the remote security syst***s photographs of the vehicle's interior.

DENSO developed three components for the system: a remote security electronic control unit (ECU), a security camera and an upgraded data communication module.

When an intruder is detected, the remote security ECU sends commands to the security camera to capture photographs. DENSO developed durable on-board semiconductor devices for the remote security ECU and security camera.

The data communication module receives the photo data and vehicle position information from the remote security system, and sends it to an external information center (called a G-book Center). The information center then sends the information to the driver's personal computer or mobile phone.

DENSO's upgraded communication module provides high-speed Internet connectivity, allowing the transfer of large amounts of data between the vehicle and the information center. In addition, the speed of information transmission and reception is greatly increased. "