RGB-IR camera systems are capable of generating color and IR monochrome images simultaneously for Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) purposes. The ability to combine both color and IR video from a single camera reduces the cost and area required for these applications. As a new technology in automotive, this approach faces unique challenges, which need to be addressed from a system perspective, including areas related to optics, image sensors, and ISP algorithms.