DriveCam Video Systems, an innovator in vehicle safety systems, announced the debut of the next generation of DriveCam, the video event data recorder that enables commercial fleets to dramatically reduce operating and insurance costs.DriveCam is a palm-sized video recorder mounted behind a vehicle's rearview mirror that records the driver's experiences during unusual driving incidents. DriveCam offers full-color video playback, software-driven controls and an extended memory. The DriveCam video event recorder is part of a complete Driving Feedback System used by commercial fleets to monitor, track and improve driving performance.

DriveCam monitors driving activity by continuously recording video, audio and four directions of G-forces into a digital looping memory. G-forces are caused by activities such as hard braking, acceleration, harsh cornering or collisions, which trigger DriveCam to save a driving event for later viewing. DriveCam's digital recording allows fleet managers to easily view an event on a TV, camcorder or laptop computer. Seeing and hearing an event just as the driver did provides them with valuable feedback that can be used to improve driving habits.

"DriveCam is being viewed by the insurance industry as an effective loss control system," said Ed Andrew, president of DriveCam Video. "By ensuring safe driving, it decreases the frequency and severity of accidents. At the same time, DriveCam recordings are being used to settle claims quicker, which lowers investigative and administrative expenses."

New DriveCam Features Include:

Large Digital Memory - DriveCam comes standard with the ability to store up to 12 "event" recordings in its permanent digital memory. Optionally, larger memory cards permit storage of up to 48 recordings.

Manual recordings - A large red button on the bottom of the unit makes it easy for the driver to manually activate DriveCam in any situation.

Security key - An external security key prevents anyone from tampering with the DriveCam recordings. The key cannot be duplicated, and it is required to operate the keypad.

DriveCam is sold as part of the complete Driving Feedback System that includes a manager's guide, driver guide, instructional videotape and Event Manager software for logging and tracking vehicle events.

About DriveCam Video Systems

DriveCam Video Systems is an innovator in the development of vehicle safety products that improve driver and traffic safety.

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As drivers rely on visual information to make decisions, DriveCam was designed to record everything the driver sees, hears and feels before, during, and after a driving incident. It can be compared to a black box recorder used by the airlines with the addition of video.

Simplicity of installation and use were high priorities for DriveCam. Therefore, the familiar play, rewind and fast forward controls on a VCR were incorporated into the design. In addition, the camera's small size and all-digital components ensure easy installation and low maintenance.

Today, DriveCam is sold as part of a complete Driving Feedback System that is used by commercial fleets to promote safety and reduce collisions. In addition to lowering fleet operating costs, DriveCam's event recordings are being used to dramatically reduce the time required to process insurance claims, thus lowering costs for insurance companies and the fleets they insure