ClearCruise features

ClearCruise™ features are designed for enhancing situational awareness and aiding navigation.

ClearCruiseObject detection

ClearCruise™ technology provides 2 separate features, which are described in more detail throughout this chapter:

  • Object Detection (Video Analytics)

  • Augmented Reality (AR)

Object Detection

Object Detection (Video Analytics) is a feature available for M100, M200, and M300 Series thermal cameras. Intelligent thermal analytics technology provides audible and visual alerts when “non-water” objects are identified in the scene. Vessels, obstacles, and navigation markers can all be automatically identified by the camera without the need for Chart or Radar data.

Compatible cameras for Object Detection

  • Thermal Camera (M100, M200, or M300 Series), running the latest available software version.

Note

Visit www.raymarine.com/software to download the latest software for your camera.

Note

Weather conditions can cause the target's temperature, luminance, contrast or chrominance to be below a detectable range in relation to the background image. Therefore, the effectiveness of the ClearCruise Object Detection (Video Analytics) feature for distinguishing targets and non-targets is dependent on optimal scene conditions. It is recommended:

  • The visible image is adjusted to contain good color, brightness and contrast;

  • Accuracy can be improved by excluding irrelevant regions such as sun glare.

Augmented Reality

Augmented RealityClearCruise Augmented Reality (AR)

The Augmented Reality feature places layers of digital information directly over the top of the Video app’s video feed. Data from the Chart app is used to generate informative text and images (flags) on the Video app. When calibrated correctly, ClearCruise™ Augmented Reality accurately overlays automatically-updating flags on the Video app so they overlap real-life objects.

Required components for Augmented Reality (IP cameras)

  • AR200 Augmented Reality Sensor

  • IP camera (CAM300, CAM210IP, or CAM220IP)

Required components for Augmented Reality (M-Series cameras)

  • AR200 Augmented Reality Sensor

  • M-Series camera (M100, M200 and M300 Series)

Important

Cameras utilizing ClearCruise™ Augmented Reality are subject to an unstable image on rough waters.

Note

ClearCruise’s performance is dependent on environmental conditions and is not a replacement for maintaining a visual watch.