In this project, the customer—an urban rail vehicle manufacturer in Romania—implemented around 350 STONKAM AI mirrorcam systems to improve safety around train door areas and enhance visual monitoring of passenger boarding and alighting processes, optimizing blind-spot management and operational safety control.

Key Customer Pain Points

● Insufficient monitoring of door blind spots, leading to safety risks during boarding and alighting
During metro operations, significant blind spots exist around train doors when entering and leaving stations. Drivers have limited visibility of passenger movement, increasing the risk of door-related incidents such as entrapment or falls.

● Limited real-time monitoring and lack of complete video evidence after incidents
When passenger injuries, falls, or abnormal events occur, the absence of complete video records makes incident investigation and responsibility determination difficult, reducing operational efficiency and compliance accuracy.

● Heavy reliance on manual confirmation reduced operational efficiency
Operators often needed repeated visual confirmation of door areas, and some station procedures still relied on manual assistance, increasing operational workload and reducing dispatch efficiency.

Solution

To meet the requirements of the Romanian metro project, STONKAM provided an intelligent mirrorcam solution combining dual HD surveillance cameras with an integrated in-vehicle display system. The solution functions as an advanced vehicle camera monitor system, enabling real-time monitoring of door blind-spot areas and significantly improving driver visual coverage.

1. 1080P Dual HD Vehicle Cameras

The system uses dual 1080P HD vehicle cameras to effectively cover blind spots on both sides of the vehicle, helping operators monitor passenger conditions in real time and reduce door-related accidents.
● Real-time synchronized monitoring of both door-side areas, reducing blind spots
● High-definition video capture for clearer door-area imaging
● Real-time passenger movement monitoring to assist driver awareness

2. HD Vehicle Electronic Rearview Mirror

The integrated design combining DVR and in-vehicle display supports split-screen vertical display, making event playback and alarm review more efficient. This mirrorcam system improves operational safety and incident handling efficiency.
● Dual-screen simultaneous display without frequent switching, improving observation efficiency
● HD real-time video output for clear door-side visibility
● Built-in recording and playback with G-sensor collision-triggered event recording
● Integrated functions including automatic brightness adjustment, defogging, self-cleaning, and automatic folding to reduce maintenance costs

Project Outcomes

● Effective blind-spot monitoring, significantly improving door-area safety
The mirrorcam system extends visual coverage around both sides of the train, functioning as vehicle camera monitor systems that provides operators with clearer situational awareness. Compared with traditional mirrors, it significantly reduces blind spots and improves operational safety during station stops, helping reduce risks such as passenger entrapment or falls.

● Faster incident review and improved operational efficiency
The system supports continuous recording and event playback, enabling efficient vehicle camera monitor capabilities. It provides complete video evidence for incident analysis and responsibility determination, significantly improving operational response efficiency.

● Reduced manual workload and improved operational management efficiency
Real-time split-screen monitoring helped operators confirm door conditions more efficiently, reducing reliance on manual assistance and improving train dispatch efficiency.

Client Testimonial

“During station stops, operators need to continuously monitor door-side conditions. With the STONKAM mirrorcam system , the door-area visuals are much clearer and more intuitive. Daily monitoring is easier, and reviewing abnormal events afterward is significantly more efficient.”

FAQ

Q1: What safety issues does the mirrorcam system solve in metro operations?
It improves door-area visibility, reduces blind spots, and helps prevent passenger boarding and alighting accidents.

Q2: Is the system suitable for continuous railway operation environments?
Yes. It is designed for vibration-heavy, high-frequency rail environments and runs reliably long-term.

Q3: Can the system be used for incident playback and evidence review?
Yes. Built-in DVR allows full video recording and quick playback for investigation.

Q4: Does the display help operators monitor door status in real time?
Yes. It provides a clear live view of door areas for faster and safer decision-making.

Q5: Is the system easy to maintain?
Yes. Its integrated design reduces wiring complexity and simplifies maintenance.

Q6: Can video footage be retrieved easily?
Yes. Event recordings can be quickly searched and exported for analysis.

Q7: What are the advantages over traditional camera monitor system?
It combines camera, display, and recording in one system, offering wider visibility, clearer imaging, and video evidence capability.