Smart Eye and Visteon Introduce LCD Instrument Cluster with Integrated Driver Monitoring at JSAE 2026

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Smart Eye (OTC:SMTEF) and Visteon unveiled a jointly developed LCD instrument cluster with integrated Driver Monitoring, to be demonstrated at JSAE 2026 in Yokohama.

The solution places the Driver Monitoring camera beneath the display, using an optimized optical stack to improve near‑infrared transmission while maintaining display quality and cockpit aesthetics.

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GÖTEBORG, SE / ACCESS Newswire / May 26, 2026 / Smart Eye (STO:SEYE)(OTC PINK:SMTEF)(FRA:SE9) - Joint solution positions the DMS camera beneath the display, resolving a key integration challenge for modern cockpit designs.

Smart Eye and Visteon today announced a jointly developed LCD instrument cluster with integrated Driver Monitoring, to be showcased at JSAE 2026 in Yokohama. The solution allows OEMs to place the Driver Monitoring camera directly in front of the driver while maintaining display quality and instrument cluster aesthetics.

Integrating a camera behind an LCD display has been a persistent challenge for OEMs: LCD modules have low transmission for near-infrared light and strongly obscure DMS image quality. The joint solution addresses this by positioning the camera behind the display and designing display optical stack with good transmission and low diffusion, preserving both imaging performance and visual consistency.

The collaboration combines Smart Eye's production-proven Driver Monitoring software, deployed across more than four million production vehicles, with Visteon's expertise in cockpit electronics and display integration.

"LCD instrument clusters introduce a difficult balance for Driver Monitoring systems," said Detlef Wilke, Vice President Innovation & Strategic Partnerships at Smart Eye. "Smart Eye's system-level expertise across the full range of Under-Display Camera (UDC) challenges, combined with Visteon's engagement, has enabled us to jointly develop UDC solutions that are ready for SOP today. This collaboration shows how those challenges can be addressed within a single integrated system while continuing to push the technology forward."

"Maintaining display uniformity while enabling reliable Driver Monitoring imaging required rethinking how the camera integrates with the cluster architecture," said Futoshi Matsumoto, Global Vice President, Display Product Line at Visteon. "It changes how OEMs can approach instrument cluster design when Driver Monitoring no longer has to be treated as a separate hardware element."

Smart Eye will demonstrate the solution at JSAE 2026, May 27-29, North Hall of PACIFICO Yokohama, booth N09. OEMs and partners interested in meeting with Smart Eye during the event can schedule a meeting at: https://smarteye.se/contact/.

For more information:

Lisa Strandvik
Head of Global Marketing, Smart Eye
lisa.strandvik@smarteye.se

About Smart Eye

Smart Eye is the leading provider of Human Insight AI, technology that understands, supports and predicts human behavior in complex environments. The company is on a mission to bridge the gap between humans and machines for a safe and sustainable future. Supported by Affectiva and iMotions - companies it acquired in 2021 - Smart Eye's multimodal software and hardware solutions provide unparalleled insight into human behavior.

In automotive, Smart Eye's driver monitoring systems and interior sensing solutions improve road safety and the mobility experience. The company's eye tracking technology and iMotions biosensor software platform are also used in behavioral research to enable advanced research in academic and commercial sectors. In media analytics, Affectiva's Emotion AI provides the world's largest brands and market researchers with a deeper understanding of how consumers engage with content, products, and services.

Founded in 1999, Smart Eye is a global company headquartered in Sweden, with customers including NASA, Nissan, Boeing, Honeywell, Volvo, GM, BMW, Polestar, Geely, Harvard University, 28 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies, and over 1,300 research organizations around the world.

Visit www.smarteye.ai for more information.

Visit our investor web for more financial information: https://smarteye.se/investors/

Smart Eye is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. The Company's Certified Adviser is Bergs Securities AB.

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FAQ

What did Smart Eye (SMTEF) and Visteon announce for JSAE 2026?

Smart Eye and Visteon announced a jointly developed LCD instrument cluster with integrated Driver Monitoring for JSAE 2026. According to Smart Eye, the solution places the camera beneath the display to preserve imaging performance and instrument cluster aesthetics in modern cockpits.

How does Smart Eye and Visteon’s new LCD cluster improve driver monitoring integration for SMTEF-related vehicles?

The solution integrates the Driver Monitoring camera behind the LCD while maintaining display quality. According to Smart Eye, a tailored optical stack with good near‑infrared transmission and low diffusion helps overcome traditional LCD limitations that obscure Driver Monitoring image quality for OEMs.

Why has under-display driver monitoring been challenging for OEMs before the Smart Eye (SMTEF) and Visteon solution?

Under‑display driver monitoring has been challenging because LCD modules transmit little near‑infrared light, degrading camera images. According to Smart Eye, the new architecture rethinks camera placement and display optics, helping OEMs integrate Driver Monitoring without treating it as a separate hardware element.

When and where will Smart Eye (SMTEF) showcase the integrated driver monitoring cluster at JSAE 2026?

Smart Eye will demonstrate the solution at JSAE 2026 from May 27–29 in Yokohama. According to Smart Eye, demonstrations take place in the North Hall of PACIFICO Yokohama at booth N09, targeting OEMs and partners interested in cockpit and Driver Monitoring integration.

What role does Smart Eye’s driver monitoring software play in the new SMTEF and Visteon instrument cluster?

The cluster uses Smart Eye’s production‑proven Driver Monitoring software, already deployed in more than four million vehicles. According to Smart Eye, combining this software with Visteon’s cockpit electronics and display integration supports under‑display camera solutions that are described as ready for current production programs.

How can OEMs contact Smart Eye (SMTEF) about the JSAE 2026 driver monitoring solution?

OEMs can schedule meetings with Smart Eye via the company’s contact page. According to Smart Eye, interested partners are invited to use the online contact form or email Head of Global Marketing Lisa Strandvik at lisa.strandvik@smarteye.se for discussions during JSAE 2026.