Sometimes video devices for vehicles can be helpful rather than distracting and dangerous.

We've learned about a camera system that is meant to improve on-road safety.

Most innovative is a rearview camera for bikes. The Cerevellum is similar in concept to the video technology becoming popular in cars. In this case, a tiny rear-facing, seatpost-mounted camera is wired to a handlebar-mounted monitor. It gives the rider a view of what's behind without having to turn and look.

The Cerevellum camera doubles as an LED taillight. The 3.1x1.9-inch (7.9x4.8-cm) video monitor doubles as a cyclecomputer with 7 basic functions.

Yes, you could use a rearview mirror to keep an eye on what's coming from behind. But no mirror can do what the Cerevellum does.

The company explains that the system has "500MB of internal flash memory with an accelerometer to detect accidents." This means it will record what has happened if a Cerevellum-equipped rider is hit from behind.

The system operates with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, weighs 190 grams according to the company, and will cost $349 when it goes on sale this summer.

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