Q1. Patent Claim Specificity: What is the single most critical independent claim from Qdashcam.com’s Utility Patent (US 11,558,584 B2)? Answer: The single most critical independent claim is as follows:The entire system combining multi- camera capture, sensors, processing and alerts to manage vehicle surveillance within the rear-view mirror itself.
Q2 One sentence describing why a competitor cannot design around. Answer: The patents are system and device level. A competitor can avoid one element in utility and design, but not all, without gutting the product and drifting back into claimed V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology and architecture with Design Patent (US D904, 258 S) engaged; Patents are impassable.
Q3. Bill of Materials (BOM) Breakdown: Answer: VVDN Technologies has given a Bill of Materials of $500,000.00 and 100,000 units at a cost of $150.00 each.
Q4. AI Functionality: (1) What, specifically, does the AI do? (e.g., (ADAS) Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems alerts, collision detection, (DMS) Driver Monitoring Systems, eye movement, facial expressions, or drowsiness). (2) What processor (SoC) is running the model? (3) Where is the source of training data to make this AI commercially robust for an automaker? Answer: (1) The patent covers the following: Two different domains within the same Utility Patent (a) ADAS-External Environment AI, which includes, Distance, Speed, and Object Identification/Proximity and Collision Systems, and (b) DMS -Internal Driver-State AI, which includes Eye Movement, Facial Expressions, and Drowsiness. (2) System processor will be either Qualcomm or Ambarella (3) Federated Data, as VVDN Technologies is allied with Netradyne and MobileEyeQ as a design partner. VVDN leverages public libraries available along with our their own data collection which they do throughout the development cycle.
Q5. VVDN Technologies Engineering Costs: What are the specific, (NRE) Non-Recurring Engineering costs to bring the unit to production?. Answer: $300,000.00. Breakdown: Mechanical Tooling: $120,000.00 Production Line Setup: $120,00.00 Certification on Actual: $60,000.00
Q6. Product Roadmap: Because Automakers buy into a roadmap and rarely a single product, what is the Gen 2 product? How will we evolve beyond a simple dashcam? Will we integrate V2X (Vehicle to everything) communication, subscription-based cloud services, or other features? Answer: V2X is the goal as the Utility Patent demonstrates. Subscription based cloud services with a recurring revenue model is one goal. The Utility Patent as written adds value as the system detects hazards visually, works without V2X coverage, enhances V2X data with AI validation which provides a core safety module, as well as part of ADAS/ V2X fusion stacks. It is also a value add on for OEMs to improve reliability and safety and a bridge for vehicles (camera only) to interact with V2X vehicles.
Section B: B2B OEM Commercial Strategy
Q7. OEM Sales Cycle Mapping: B2B strategy is the core of the business. Map out the typical automotive OEM procurement process, from initial contact to a production contract. (1) What are the key stages (e.g., RFI, RFQ, Technical Review, "Bake-off," Sourcing Decision), and (2) What is the realistic timeline in months to bring to market? Answer: (A) Idea/Market Validation, (B) Prototype Development, (C) Data/Model Scaling,(D) System Integration and Hardware Selection,(E) Compliance and Safety Prep,(F) OEM Engagement and Qualification,(G) Engineering and Product Launch,(H) Pre- Production Approval, (I)Production Launch, (J) Post-Launch Scaling. (2) VVDN Technologies: “Since most of these products are in our engineering wheelhouse from Dashcams, ADAS, and DMS is 1 year to finished product, if started today”.
Q8. Target Customer Profile: (1) Name two specific OEMs and one specific Tier-1 supplier we are targeting. (2) Why them? (3) Who is the specific buyer persona we need to convince inside that organization (e.g., Head of Infotainment, Product Manager for the F-150, VP of Electrical Engineering)? Answer: (1) Ford and General Motors and (a) Aptiv is the OEM Tier 1 supplier. (2) Reason Ford and GM both are aggressively courting Patented modules with focus on driver safety (b) GM is specifically open to vision and AI based suppliers. (c) Aptiv is the Tier 1 supplier, specifically for GM (3) ADAS System Product Manager, DMS System Product Manager, Cabin Electronics Manager, Business Development, and Strategic Partnerships.
Q9. OEM Value Proposition (The TCO Model): An OEM's primary concern is their Bill of Materials cost. How does our integrated solution compare to their current baseline (a standard rearview mirror w/DMS or ADAS. if company such as Gentex, Inc., or Magna, Inc., had our patent.) Provide a simple Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) argument from the OEM's perspective? Answer: Similar manufacturers: Concept to finished product described herein, would cost $1.5M to 2.8M.
Q10. Regulatory & Compliance Hurdles: Automotive hardware must meet stringent standards (e.g., ASIL ratings, IATF 16949, vibration/thermal tolerances). What is the plan and budget for achieving these certifications? We know a failure here makes the product unsellable to OEMs. Answer: Compliance and adherence to these rules make my choice of VVDN Technologies as the manufacturer is a lock, as they are familiar with all safety protocols and standards and have included testing and achieving those in our 1-year build.
Q11. The "No" Scenario: The OEM sales cycle is brutal. Assume the first 5 major OEMs we pitch to, say, "no." (1) What is our pivot strategy? (2) Do we pivot to the automotive aftermarket, the commercial trucking fleet market, or another vertical? Answer: (1) Tier One suppliers would be the next move as they may be able to bundle product into their platforms with possible intro to OEM’s later once product is proven, (2) Fleet Operations and Commercial operations would be next.
Section C: Corporate & Financial Rigor
Q12. IP Assignment: The patent is held personally. Provide a definitive timeline and plan for assigning all relevant IP to the C-Corporation. Have we consulted with legal counsel on this process? Answer: Process of Patent(s) being transferred to Qdashcam.com has started.
Q13. Use of Funds: Our ask is "$1M for 10%." Model this out. How will you allocate every dollar of that $1M? Answer: (a) VVDN Technologies: BOM payment $500,000,00. (b) VVDN Technologies: NRE payment $300,000.00, (c) Key Hire: OEM Program Manager $100,000.00. (d) Staff Salary: $100,000.00
Q14. Valuation Defense: A $10M pre-money valuation implies significant de-risking; Justify this number. Provide a specific comparison for similar build. Answer: Engineering Department at similar manufacturers have priced project at 1.5M and 2.8M, for OEM ready.
Q15. Team Building: You cannot do this alone. Who are the first two mission-critical hires you would make with this capital? Answer: Director of Business Development/OEM program manager.
