3CV3S: Cloud-enabled Cooperative Car Video Share and Search System

Abstract

Driver liability in a road accident can be clarified through the assistance of a car video record. Hence, a variety of devices and functions have recently emerged in order to provide related services to vehicle drivers. Such devices or functions tend to include HD video recording, wide angle capturing range and night vision support. However, in circumstances when the vehicle impact takes place out of sight or is obscured, the above-mentioned technologies are not able to clarify the accident liability. In this paper, a Cloud-enabled Cooperative Car Video Share and Search System (3CV3S) is proposed in which vehicle information is uploaded periodically to the cloud. This information includes position, heading and timestamp. When an accident occurs, the recorded information can be used to search for and request related car video from neighbouring cars. In addition, an interface is implemented to allow drivers to utilise the proposed 3CV3S functions, that is, uploading and obtaining car videos, via smartphone.