Rear End Collision Detection Using Wi-Fi
I was just reading the current thread concerning the Spyder that got rear ended in Houston.....with more and more rear enders occuring of course we need to pay as much attention to our mirrors as possible...while reading it the thought came to me about a rear facing camera.
Has anyone tried using a GoPro or similar video camera with a Wi-Fi set up to put the rearview on the screen of your smart phone?
I have a Spyder Cuff with a Ram Mount for my Galaxy Note 4 phone so it would be easy to see.....it would be like a "backing up" camera in a car.
It would be a pretty wide view I would think.....
Any ideas or thoughts about this is a good idea or not.....?
Look at the Garmin Virb camera
Easy to operate. Not as complicated as the other brand. Install one on front behind windshield with JT's bar and ram mount and mount the other on the truck lid facing rear. Turn the front camera on and it sends a signal to the rear camera to also begin filming. Install USB power to each, install a big memory card and you can film all day. The Virb isn't as popular as the others but will do every thing that you need. Do a duck duck go search to find the Garmin website.
This may be what you are looking for
There is a company called WWW.hi-techriders.com that sells a "ride data recording system." A little pricey at $600.00. I suppose there is a market for just about anything. Randy
Rear end collision avoidance
My LED trunk light with programmable brake light flasher by Custom Dynamics gives me a comfort level I didn't have before I had it installed. The trunk light doesn't come on until I hit the brake (not wired as a tail light too) and the OEM brake lights are programmed to flash rapidly for two, 4 second bursts and then stay on steady until you let off and re-apply the brakes. If that doesn't get their attention, assume the position..
While on the bike, I pay extra close attention to my mirrors when coming to a stop to see who is there and how close they are. I never brake quickly when approaching an intersection and the light turns yellow (not red)if I have someone close behind me. I always continue through the intersection (where I may have stopped with the truck.) I assume the guy behind me isn't paying attention..
I never creep ahead when stopped in a line of traffic, especially when making a right turn in traffic. I don't want anyone thinking I left and hitting me while they are looking over their shoulder.
Small investment for the light compared to being hit from behind and it looks good too. Use common sense, be aware and hope for the best!