FUJITSU TEN and Valeo sign partnership agreement for advanced

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FUJITSU TEN and Valeo sign partnership agreement for advanced
automotive safety system development
Paris, November 14, 2013 – Valeo and automotive electronics manufacturer FUJITSU TEN
signed a technological partnership contract on November 11, 2013. The aim of the partnership is
to jointly develop sensing technology to detect obstacles in the car’s path by combining
FUJITSU TEN’s millimeter wave radar and Valeo’s front camera.
The combination of these two technologies acts as a sensor to promptly and accurately detect
pedestrians, bicycles and other vehicles on the road. In the event of an imminent collision, the
system brakes automatically, preventing an accident. With multiple sensors, autonomous
emergency braking systems will limit or prevent collisions with pedestrians, for example.
Merging the advantageous properties of the millimeter wave radar that is adept at identifying
relative distance and detecting objects, and the camera that recognizes an object itself, the two
companies will develop a highly accurate and reliable sensing technology unaffected by the
external environment, including, weather, time of day, etc.
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About FUJITSU TEN
FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, established in 1972 with investment from FUJITSU LIMITED
and with additional investment from Toyota Motor Corporation and DENSO Corporation in 1973,
is a leading manufacturer of electronic automotive equipment. It is a globally recognized
manufacturer of car navigation and audio systems, ECU for engine and airbag control, and
mobile communication equipment, and is involved in the development of systems that use
sensor technologies such as cameras and millimeter wave radar to detect obstacles near
automobiles. FUJITSU TEN is expanding its business globally by fulfilling orders for genuine
products for TOYOTA and other automobile manufacturers both domestically and overseas.
Consolidated sales totaled 246.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.
For more information about the group and its businesses, please visit our website at
www.fujitsu-ten.com/
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About Valeo
Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of
components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry, mainly for CO2
emissions reduction. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. The Group has
123 plants, 20 research centers, 35 development centers, 12 distribution platforms and employs
73,300 people in 28 countries worldwide. In 2012, Valeo generated revenue of €11.8 billion and
invested €1 billion in research and development.
For more information about the Group and its businesses, please visit our website at
www.valeo.com
Valeo
Media Relations
Phone: +33 1.40.55.21.75 / 37.18
[email protected]
FUJITSU TEN
Media Relations
Phone：+81.78.682.2170
[email protected]
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