Epitone
Epitone develops LiveWindow, a head-up display system that projects translucent digital imagery across the windshield, integrating real-time vehicle data and sensory information to enhance driver awareness. This technology addresses the issue of driver distraction by presenting critical information within the driver's line of sight, thereby improving safety and navigation.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive Technology
- Hardware
- Internet of Things
Funding
Raised to date
$33MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
$20M across 1 disclosed round
$20M · Series A
Announced Jan 2021
Disclosed cumulative: $20M
Reported total $33M
Incomplete round history. $13M of the $33M reported total isn’t matched to a known round.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current in-vehicle displays can be distracting, requiring drivers to divert their attention from the road to view critical information. This can compromise safety and increase the risk of accidents.
Solution
Epitone's LiveWindow is a head-up display (HUD) system that projects translucent digital imagery onto the entire windshield, integrating real-time vehicle data and sensory information to enhance driver awareness. By presenting essential driving data within the driver's line of sight, LiveWindow minimizes distractions and promotes safer driving. The system uses a network of front and driver-view cameras and sensors to collect driving data, assess road conditions, and track driver behavior. This allows LiveWindow to detect potential hazards and provide intuitive guidance, fostering trust and confidence in the driving experience.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes automotive manufacturers seeking to enhance driver safety and the driving experience, as well as individual vehicle owners interested in advanced display technology.
Features
- Full windshield display utilizing translucent digital imagery.
- Integration of vehicle sensory information through onboard software and applications.
- Driver alertness monitoring using embedded cameras to track face, eye movements, and head position.
- Hazard prevention and anticipation through the detection of potential hazards using vehicle sensors.
- Precise navigation with interactive overlayed graphics.
- Device integration for access to notifications and information from connected devices.
- Diverse infotainment features seamlessly integrated into the driver's field of view.
- AI integration for automated communication and sensor data sharing.