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Seatbelt Usage Detection

Save lives with accurate seatbelt usage for all occupants.

Neonode's seatbelt detection utilizes advanced computer vision technology to enhance vehicle safety by ensuring all occupants in a vehicle are safely restrained. The software can identify incorrect seatbelt usage—such as belts worn behind the back, on the lap only, or not at all. A key benefit is that the software can be installed as a stand-alone application, integrated as part of an existing driver monitoring system (DMS), and/or combined with other safety features in the vehicle.

Neonode's seatbelt detection allows OEMs to gain maximum points in the Euro NCAP safety rating for seatbelt misuse.

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Seatbelt Detection

Unlike traditional systems, Neonode's camera-based system can identify seatbelt misuse and ensure proper seatbelt routing.

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Minimal Computation

Efficient and minimalistic neural networks result in a small computational footprint, needing a minimum of computational resources.

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Euro NCAP

Meets all the criteria in the 2026 Safe Driving and Occupant Monitoring Protocol by Euro NCAP, providing maximum point scoring.

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System Compatibility

Works as a stand-alone application or can be integrated with an existing driver monitoring system (DMS) and other safety features in the vehicle.

Meeting the Requirements

The 2026 Safe Driving Occupant Monitoring Protocol by Euro NCAP lays out the general safety requirements for seatbelt usage. It states that a vehicle's seatbelt reminder system must start at the commencement of each journey and trigger an audio-visual warning if the seatbelt is not worn, or, not worn correctly. In order to be awarded the highest possible safety rating for seatbelt usage, the system must be able to detect misuse for all passengers in the front and rear of the vehicle.

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Seatbelt Misuse

According to the Euro NCAP safety standards, seat belt misuse is classified as the following:

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✓ Correct Routing

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✘ Lap Belt Only

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✘ Behind Back

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✘ Buckle Only

A total of 10 Euro NCAP points are available for accurately identifying seatbelt misuse;

Assessment Criteria Euro NCAP Points Awarded Neonode Seatbelt Detection
Seatbelt Buckle
2 Points
Neonode's Seatbelt Detection can be integrated with other sensors in the vehicle, including the seatbelt buckle electrical sensor
Seatbelt Completely Behind Back
1 Point
With computer vision, Neonode's seatbelt detection can determine if the seatbelt is routed correctly over the body.
Lap Belt Only
2 Points
With computer vision, Neonode's seatbelt detection can determine if the seatbelt is routed correctly over the body.
Number of Rear Seats with Occupancy Detection
5 Points
Neonode's occupancy monitoring can identify all passengers, front and rear, are determine if they are wearing their seatbelts correctly.
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Seatbelt Routing Detection

Download the product documentation for Neonode's Seatbelt Routing Detection
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