# Speedy Traffic Cameras This SmartWitness Camera Can Transmit Incident Footage in One Minute By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwitness References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/smartwitness-kp1-accident-footage/31729/) & [smartwitness](http://www.smartwitness.co.uk/product/985/all-in-one-3g-transmission-vehicle-accident-camera-with-instant-3g-video-transmission-of-events-driver-alert-review-system-live-and-historicaltracking-and-video-footage-integrated-speed-sensitive-3-axis-g-sensor) Vehicle safety system manufacturer SmartWitness unveiled its latest traffic camera, the KP1. This high-tech [traffic incident camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-management-system) can compress video footage and transmit over 3G or 4G matters within one minute of a traffic incident occurring. The KP1 system includes a [forward-facing camera mounted on the windscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdefinition-dash-cam) and a second camera that can be placed to monitor interior, rear or side views. It uses a built-in GPS module that is integrated with Google Maps, Google Street View and Google Earth, allowing it to capture a 170-degree view of the road along with vehicle data such as location, speed, acceleration, braking and steering. When the SmartWitness KP1 detects an incident, it captures a 10-second clip and compresses the video to a hand 150 kilobytes. The small file size enables the data to be sent in an email to authorized recipients such as employers or insurance providers within one minute of the incident occurring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rapid Incident Reporting:** The ability to quickly transmit video footage of traffic incidents presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in streamlining incident reporting processes. - **Real-time Data Integration:** Integrating GPS data with Google Maps, Google Street View, and Google Earth opens possibilities for disruptive innovation in real-time data visualization and analysis. - **Efficient Video Compression:** The development of video compression technology that reduces file sizes while maintaining quality can lead to disruptive innovation in transmitting large amounts of visual data swiftly and efficiently. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vehicle Safety Systems:** The KP1 traffic incident camera highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in improving vehicle safety systems by providing real-time incident footage and data. - **Insurance:** The rapid transmission of incident footage to insurance providers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in claims processing and evidence verification. - **Law Enforcement:** The integration of real-time incident footage with GPS data offers a platform for disruptive innovation in enhancing law enforcement responses and evidence gathering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [State-Of-The-Art Road Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-safety-device.md) - [LTE-Connected Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/70mai-dash-cam-4k-omni.md) - [Blind Spot-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezl-dualview.md) - [Dual-Direction Rearview Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfbox-g900.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-1.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-iq.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexar-one-dash-cam.md) - [Collision Avoidance Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minieye-dash-cam.md) - [Dual-Lens Motorcyclist Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorsports-dual-dash-cam.md)