When the camera detects a heat source in the shape of a human being, the on-board computer alerts the driver by highlighting the pedestrian in yellow on the dashboard screen.

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Rumors have circulated about the white paint peeling under heat or ambient light leaking into the case and affecting the camera.

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Before winter sets in, rent an infrared camera to take pictures of your house and find heat leaks that need insulating.

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