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Forensic analysis of ADAS data (advanced driver-assistance systems) – using assistance system logs for forensic purposes

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS for short, assist the driver with various driving tasks and, in some cases, record the times at which they are activated, as well as any warnings or interventions triggered.

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This data can provide information on whether and how a driver assistance system was active in a particular situation, and how it responded.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

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We analyse available ADAS log data in order to forensically document the activation and response of driver assistance systems during the relevant period.

Typical areas of application

•Evidence that a driver assistance system was activated prior to an incident
•Investigation of the response behaviour of driver assistance systems
•Clarifying liability in semi-automated driving
•Supplementary information on accident reconstructions
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Forensic investigation of autonomous driving functions

How ADAS data analysis works

Once the data has been backed up, any available activation and event logs from the driver assistance systems are extracted and chronologically organised according to the sequence of events during an incident. Where possible, these are cross-referenced with other vehicle data.

Why is ADAS data analysis relevant to forensic investigations?

Determining whether and how a driver assistance system reacted in a specific situation can be of crucial importance when it comes to the question of liability in relation to semi-automated driving functions.

The absence of an expected system response may also be of forensic relevance and may indicate technical limitations or a fault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ADAS events logged for every vehicle?+
The scope varies considerably depending on the manufacturer, model and generation of driver assistance system fitted.
Can it be established who was actually driving at the time of the accident?+
In some cases, in combination with other data sources such as steering angle and braking data.
Is data from the emergency braking assistant also included?+
Yes, where relevant, the relevant trigger data will be analysed separately.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of ADAS data (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.

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