LG Innotek unveils next-gen under-display driver camera

LG Innotek said Thursday it has developed a next-generation under-display camera (UDC) module that can be mounted behind a vehicle’s instrument cluster to monitor the driver. The UDC is a core component of the driver monitoring system (DMS), which combines in-vehicle cameras and software to detect the driver’s condition — such as forward attention — in real time. Developed through about a year of joint research with LG Display, the new module addresses a longstanding challenge of UDC technology: image quality degradation caused by the display covering the camera lens. The auto parts company said the product applies its proprietary artificial intelligence-based image restoration software to recover lost visual information, achieving image quality that is more than 99 percent equivalent to footage captured without a display obstructing the lens. Unlike conventional DMS cameras that protrude from dashboards or steering wheels, the new UDC module is completely hidden behind the instrument cluster. The company said this design enhances interior aesthetics and increases design flexibil