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Forensic analysis of parking aid sensor data – the forensic use of ultrasonic parking aid sensors

Parking assistance systems use ultrasonic sensors to measure distances to obstacles and alert the driver either audibly or visually; some systems also temporarily store warning events on a per-incident basis.

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In individual cases, this data may be relevant in determining whether an obstacle warning was issued prior to parking damage or a low-impact collision.

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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.

Our services

We check the fitted parking assistance system for any event logs and analyse the available warning events in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Investigating damage caused whilst parked and minor collisions
•Record of obstacle warnings issued
•Supplementing camera system analyses
•Investigation of shunting accidents
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Assessment of claims under insurance law

This is how a parking aid analysis is carried out

Once the system has been technically categorised, a check is carried out to determine whether, and to what extent, warning events are stored. Existing data is backed up and chronologically organised.

Why is the analysis of the parking aid system relevant to forensic investigations?

A documented warning may be relevant in determining whether the driver was alerted to an obstacle in good time.

As many systems do not provide for the permanent storage of events, the scope of data available for each vehicle is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do parking assistance systems generally store warning events permanently?+
No, many systems are designed purely as real-time warning systems without permanent data storage.
Can parking damage be resolved solely by analysing the parking aid data?+
Not usually; it is regarded as a supplementary component that works in conjunction with data from the camera and collision sensors.
Do the front and rear sensors differ in the way they are analysed?+
From a technical point of view, both areas are given equal consideration, provided that the relevant data is available.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of parking aid sensor data"? LanCologne can assist you with the court-admissible preservation of digital evidence and the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.

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