Overview
ISO 23150-13:2026 is an international standard developed by ISO, part of the broader ISO 23150 series for road vehicles. It focuses on the logical interface between camera sensors and data fusion units in vehicles equipped with automated driving functions. This standard specifies the technology-specific logical interfaces necessary for camera sensors and sensor clusters, streamlining their communication with data fusion units. Notably, ISO 23150-13:2026 defines interfaces such as feature-level, advanced detection-level, and detection-level interfaces, while excluding electrical, mechanical, and raw data interface specifications.
Key Topics
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Technology-Specific Interfaces for Cameras
The standard details logical interfaces tailored for camera sensors and sensor clusters, ensuring compatibility and efficient integration within automated driving architecture.
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Interface Levels
ISO 23150-13 addresses distinct levels of data abstraction-feature-level, advanced detection-level, and detection-level-enabling standardized semantic communication between sensors and the vehicle’s data fusion unit.
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Modular and Semantic Representation
By adopting a modular approach, the interfaces can be adapted to varied functions and sensor capabilities, supporting flexibility in automated driving system designs.
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Interoperability
Reliance on generic specifications defined in ISO 23150-1 facilitates seamless interoperability with other parts of the ISO 23150 series, aligning camera interfaces with those for other sensor types.
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Focus on Logical Structure
This part outlines the structure and grouping of signals, enabling precise mapping of camera-derived features, detections, and advanced detections for automated driving applications.
Applications
ISO 23150-13:2026 is highly relevant in the context of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS) where multiple sensor modalities, including cameras, contribute to environmental perception. Key applications include:
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Automotive Sensor Integration
The standard enables manufacturers to implement robust, standardized logical interfaces for camera sensors, making it easier to integrate new camera technologies and sensor clusters into current and next-generation vehicles.
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Data Fusion for Automated Driving
With defined interfaces, data from cameras is efficiently conveyed in a common structure, supporting the data fusion unit in generating accurate surround models and scene interpretations essential for automated driving decisions.
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Enhanced Perception Algorithm Development
The consistent interface levels lay the foundation for developing advanced perception algorithms that rely on semantic and feature-rich data from camera sensors, facilitating functions such as lane recognition, object detection, and sign identification.
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System Modularity and Scalability
Standardized logical interfaces allow automotive system suppliers to design modular architectures that can scale from basic driver assistance to fully automated driving, reducing development time and cost.
Related Standards
ISO 23150-13:2026 is part of the ISO 23150 series and works in tandem with several other key standards:
- ISO 23150-1:2026 - Road vehicles - Logical interface between sensors and data fusion unit for automated driving functions - Part 1: General information and principles
- ISO 23150-2 – Defines object-level interfaces for environmental perception
- ISO 23150-11 / -12 / -14 / -15 / -20 – These address interfaces for other sensor technologies or additional functionalities, supporting data communication consistency across sensor types
Practical Value
Adoption of ISO 23150-13:2026 ensures:
- Interoperable and Scalable Automated Driving Systems
- Faster Integration of Camera Technologies
- Consistent Data Exchange for Environmental Perception
- Streamlined Development and Compliance with Industry Standards
By providing standardized logical interfaces for camera sensors, this standard supports the safe, reliable, and efficient deployment of automated driving functions in modern road vehicles.