18244092. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A DRIVER WITH EPILEPSY USING BRAIN WAVES simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A DRIVER WITH EPILEPSY USING BRAIN WAVES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeong Su Kang of Seongnam-si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A DRIVER WITH EPILEPSY USING BRAIN WAVES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18244092 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A DRIVER WITH EPILEPSY USING BRAIN WAVES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus and method for monitoring a driver using their brain wave signal. The method involves collecting the driver's brain wave signal for a specific period of time, analyzing the signal to determine the driver's state, and controlling the vehicle's operation based on the determined state.
- The invention monitors a driver's brain wave signal to assess their state while driving.
- The brain wave signal is collected for a predetermined time to gather sufficient data for analysis.
- The driver's state is determined by analyzing the brain wave signal collected during the monitoring period.
- The operation of the vehicle is then controlled based on the determined driver's state.
Potential Applications
- Enhancing driver safety by detecting drowsiness or distraction in real-time.
- Improving vehicle automation systems by incorporating driver state information.
- Assisting in the development of personalized driver assistance systems.
- Enabling adaptive vehicle control based on the driver's cognitive state.
Problems Solved
- Addressing the issue of driver drowsiness or distraction, which can lead to accidents.
- Providing a non-intrusive method of monitoring the driver's state without requiring physical sensors.
- Offering real-time assessment of the driver's cognitive state to enhance safety and performance.
Benefits
- Increased safety by alerting drivers or triggering automated safety measures when drowsiness or distraction is detected.
- Potential for reducing accidents caused by driver inattention or fatigue.
- Improved vehicle automation systems that can adapt to the driver's cognitive state.
- Personalized driver assistance systems that can cater to individual needs and preferences.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus and method for monitoring a driver using a brain wave signal of the driver are disclosed. The monitoring method includes collecting a brain wave signal for a driver in a vehicle for a predetermined time, determining the driver's state by analyzing the brain wave signal collected for the predetermined time, and controlling an operation of the vehicle on the basis of the determined driver's state.
