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Why Get a Dash Cam

Why Get a Dash Cam

WHY WE NEED
A DASH CAM

A “Silent Witness” You Can Depend On
Use DASH CAM to furnish evidence in the event of accident

The roads are never as safe as you think they are. In 2010, there were over 5 million traffic collisions in the United States. In your daily commute, there may be a chance of you being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Situations like these are often extremely stressful, and it is often difficult for drivers to recall the crucial details surrounding the incident. With a Dash Cam, drivers now find themselves having a reliable witness – protecting themselves from bearing the cost of liability. With an in-car dashboard camera, you can feel at ease knowing that there is always a dependable, silent witness with you at all times.

Store drive records using GPS
Store car operation record using GPS

With GPS, Dash Cam records the speed and the location where your car is driven and pinpoints its position on a map. You can find out the speed and direction of your car at the moment of collision as well as the collision’s direction and severity so that you can assess the situation more accurately. You can also track the record of your journey when driving with your friends or family. Based on this information, you can advise your teenage to be a better driver.

* The above-mentioned features are only available with the built-in GPS
or when using the GPS accessory that is sold separately.
Get In and Go.
Capture every single moment in HD quality

Upon starting the ignition, a Dash Cam automatically starts recording video, ensuring that all crucial details would be accurately captured in the event of an incident. A dashboard camera is equipped with an auto-looping function, allowing unused footages to be overwritten automatically if the memory card is full. If an impact is registered, the camera automatically stores the surrounding 20 seconds of the event into a flash drive, allowing the driver to review the footage at a later time.

Every Road is a Journey.
Save beautiful moments forever

Make the mundane interesting – the roads often have their its own little surprises. With a built-in manual recording mode and still-image capture, your Dash Cam is always ready to capture extraordinary moments when you are driving. Be it a spectacular falling meteorite or a herd of bison crossing the road, you will always have something interesting to share with your friends.

WHAT IS A DASH CAM?

WHAT IS A DASH CAM?

An Extra Eye on the Road.

A dashboard camera (Dash Cam) is a specialized on-board surveillance camera that is designed to monitor and record driving incidents. Mounted to the windshield, the camera turns on automatically upon starting ignition, and actively records video footages with an auto-looping mechanism. It has real-time impact detection, whereupon sensing impact, the camera stores the incident footage in a secure location for later reviewing purposes. The footage can then be used as a form of supplementary evidence for insurance purposes, while protecting the driver against insurance frauds and hit-and-runs.

HOW IS THINKWARE DASH CAM
DIFFERENT
FROM
ACTION CAM?

  • Provides driving information and records the severity of impact
    Various recording modes and automatic switching between modes

    THINKWARE Dash Cam supports various recording modes that you can use according to your situation or needs: Continuous recording, Incident recording, and Motion Detection recording. Since the power cable is always connected, there is no need to turn it on or off and it will automatically switch between modes.

    • Continuous Recording

      This mode is automatically activated when you start the engine.
      Recorded video is saved in a series of one minute clips, and there is no need to recharge or replace the battery.

    • Incident Recording

      Unlike Action Cam, THINKWARE Dash Cam has a built-in gyro sensor that detects impact and starts recording while you drive your car or when it is parked.
      The camera constantly records while you drive your car, and it starts saving footage 10 seconds before a collision is detected.

    • Automatic Switching between Parking and Continuous Recording Modes

      THINKWARE Dash Cam detects voltage to confirm that the engine is not running before switching to Parking Mode. In this mode, motion detection recording is activated.
      When you start the engine, THINKWARE Dash Cam automatically switches to Continuous Mode.

      * When mounted with a power cable, it supports automatic switching between modes and motion detection recording.
    • Motion Detection Recording

      In this mode, THINKWARE Dash Cam starts recording when it detects motion in front of the camera. It records if there is any person approaching or lurking near your car.

  • Provides driving information and records the severity of impact
    Provides driving information and records the severity of impact

    By using GPS, THINKWARE Dash Cam stores the speed and location where your car has been driven.
    You can find the speed and direction of your carat the moment of impact as well as the direction and severity of the collision.
    In addition to recording in video and sound, it keeps a record of your driving history using GPS and the built-in sensors.
    All these information information can be viewed on the THINKWARE Dash Cam PC or MAC viewer.

    * The above-mentioned features are available only with the built-in GPS or when using the GPS accessory that is sold separately.
  • Support two channels for rear-view recording
    Support two channels for rear-view recording

    THINKWARE Dash Cam supports the use of a rear-view camera to record any objects approaching from behind.
    It records with both the front and rear-view cameras at the same time, and if necessary, interior of a car or the sides as well.
    It is very useful for identifying a person or car that has damaged your car.

  • Special features for car recording
    Special features for car recording
    • Dual Save Technology

      This technology is specially designed to save recorded footage in both MicroSD and NAND Flash Memory when a certain level of impact is detected. This is particularly useful if a microSD card is removed or damaged due to a collision. As THINKWARE Dash Cam also saves footage in the NAND Flash Memory, you can prevent it from getting lost or damaged. The video files stored in NAND Flash Memory are accessible via the THINKWARE DASH CAM PC or MAC viewer.

      * Dual Save Technology is activated when a certain level of impact is detected as long as it is connected to a power supply. (The detection threshold can be adjusted by the user.)
      * This feature is only available for certain models.
    • Super Clearing Technology

      THINKWARE Dash Cam uses Super Clearing Technology to correct the image and improve its quality when the background is too dark or too bright.With the built-in SONY Exmor CMOS image sensor, Super Clearing Technology adjusts the level of exposure, contrast, and noise to make the picture clearer, even in bad weather conditions or at night.

    • Wide Viewing Angle

      THINKWARE Dash Cam uses a wide angle glass lens and offers a wide range of observation without missing the smallest details.
      With a 140 degree viewing angle, it captures both the front and side views and efficiently records moving objects.

  • Specifically designed for car mounting
    Specifically designed for car mounting

    THINKWARE Dash Cam is designed to capture video footage with the best angle and stability.
    It is securely mounted to the windshield and rear window to record in a stable manner while minimizing glare.
    You can mount it in any location using 3M adhesive tape to avoid blocking the driver's view of the road.
    The rear-view camera rotates 360 degrees and can be mounted to any type of cars and interior configuration (e.g. curtain) with ease.

Other Questions You May Have:

  • What are the differences between a Dash Cam and an Action Cam?

    1) Automatic Power On/Off with Auto-Looping Capabilities.

    While an Action Cam could provide good video quality, they do not automatically switch on and off the power by itself, requiring the driver to switch on the device every time before starting their commute. Action Cams often do not have auto-looping functions either – once the memory card is full, it will cease recording.
    The THINKWARE Dash Cam automatically powers up when the vehicle is started, so the driver does not have to worry about forgetting to turn on the device. Memory storage is also less of a concern with the auto-looping technology, since non-incident footages will be overwritten automatically to ensure that the device is always recording.

    2) Impact Detection

    Action Cams often do not come equipped with essential components such as a 3-axis G-Sensor to detect sudden impact. In an incident, an Action Cam will not isolate the video footage for viewing purposes, nor does it have the capability to detect hit-and-run incidents when the vehicle is parked.
    The THINKWARE Dash Cam isolates and stores footages automatically in the event of an incident using a built-in 3-axis G-Sensor to register impact, so there is no need to worry about missing important evidences during crucial moments.

    3) Safety and Durability

    Conventional Action Cams are equipped with standard rechargeable batteries which have limited operating time. In addition, the rechargeable batteries inside these devices could overheat and become volatile under extreme heat, affecting their performance.
    Dash Cams are plugged into the power outlet inside your vehicle, hence there is no need for any rechargeable battery. Our THINKWARE Dash Cams also utilize Super Capacitors designed to withstand harsh conditions inside a car’s interior while eliminating the risks of heat related battery failures. Even if the power is disconnected in the event of an accident, the Super Capacitor allows the videos to be safely stored. With this technology, our Dash Cams provide a steady and dependable performance throughout a class-leading range of storage and operating temperatures.

    4) GPS Tracking (for devices with GPS Antenna only)

    In the event of a collision, it is important to collect as much information as possible to use as evidence. All THINKWARE Dash Cams can be connected to a GPS antenna, while selected models have a built-in GPS antenna to pinpoint the time, your speed and your location at the time of the incident, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to recall the specifics when you most need it.

    5) Rear View Recording Capability (Optional)

    For drivers who desire the best protection from other road users, all THINKWARE Dash Cams can pair with an optional rear view camera that is designed with the same high standard of quality and durability for a worry-free drive.

    6) Out of Sight, Out of Mind

    An Action Cam needs to be remounted every time the driver gets into the car, requires manual deletion of used videos, is vulnerable to unstable battery performance, could become projectile objects in a crash, and is often subject to theft.
    A good Dash Cam has to be a device that drivers need not worry about on their daily commute. Our THINKWARE Dash Cam is easy to install, highly autonomous, safe, durable, and discreet – all you need to do is just simply get in your car and go for a drive.

  • Why can’t I use my own smart phone to record video footages?

    For the same reason why you should not use conventional action cameras as Dash Cams – they are unreliable and disruptive. In addition, a smartphone’s dash cam app often ceases recording whenever you receive a call or a text – if you become involved in an accident during a call, no footages will be recorded.

  • What is the benefit of a tape mount versus a suction mount?

    Most dashboard cameras employ a bulky plastic suction mount which induces vibration in the video, impedes the driver’s view of the road and is vulnerable to hardening after prolonged use – potentially endangering occupants in the vehicle if the device falls off the windshield in a crash. THINKWARE Dash Cam uses a 3M adhesive tape mount which is discreet and secure, ensuring that the device stays on the windshield even after a violent impact. The tape mount also eliminates video vibration by minimizing the distance between the camera and the windshield while firmly securing the Dash Cam. Click here for a demonstration on the differences between a 3M tape mount and a suction cup mount.

  • Should I choose a Dash Cam that is battery-powered?

    Most Dash Cams in the market do not support a parking surveillance mode, as they are not designed to withstand the extreme temperatures in a parked car on a hot summer day. Under such conditions, the conventional Lithium batteries inside these devices could overheat and become unstable, thus reducing the devices' performance. In extreme cases, the batteries can become volatile and potentially damage your vehicle.
    THINKWARE Dash Cam utilizes a Super Capacitor that is designed to withstand harsh conditions inside a car’s interior, enabling support of the parking surveillance mode while eliminating the risks of heat related battery failures. Even if the power is disconnected in the event of an accident, the Super Capacitor allows the videos recorded to be safely stored. With this technology, THINKWARE Dash Cams provide a steady and dependable performance throughout a class-leading range of storage and operating temperatures.

* For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
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WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE
THINKWARE DASH CAM

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