18480026. DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kaori Sakai of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Takaaki Ito of Shibuya-ku (JP)
Tetsu Yajima of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Koichiro Yamauchi of Meguro-ku (JP)
Masataka Sano of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
Takuya Sakata of Minato-ku (JP)
DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18480026 titled 'DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a drowsiness sign notification system for vehicles. It consists of a driver monitor and a controller. The driver monitor detects the state of the driver, while the controller determines if the driver shows signs of drowsiness based on the driver's state. If the drowsiness sign is detected and certain conditions are met, the controller informs the driver of a nearby rest area. The activation condition for the rest area informing process is set based on the relationship between the rest area location and the vehicle's target route or the expected time required to reach the rest area.
- Driver monitor detects the state of the driver
- Controller determines if the driver shows signs of drowsiness
- Rest area informing process is executed if drowsiness sign is detected and activation condition is satisfied
- Activation condition is set based on rest area location and target route or expected time required to reach the rest area
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry - can be integrated into vehicles to enhance driver safety and prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving
- Transportation companies - can be used to monitor and ensure the alertness of drivers in commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses
Problems solved by this technology:
- Drowsy driving - helps to detect and prevent drowsy driving, reducing the risk of accidents caused by driver fatigue
- Lack of awareness of rest areas - informs drivers of nearby rest areas, ensuring they have a safe place to rest when needed
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved driver safety - alerts drivers when they show signs of drowsiness, allowing them to take necessary breaks and avoid accidents
- Enhanced road safety - reduces the risk of accidents caused by drowsy driving, protecting both the driver and other road users
- Increased driver comfort - provides information about nearby rest areas, ensuring drivers have a convenient place to rest during long journeys
Original Abstract Submitted
A drowsiness sign notification system applied to a vehicle includes a driver monitor and a controller. The driver monitor detects a driver state being a state of a driver of the vehicle. The controller executes a drowsiness sign determination process that determines whether or not the driver shows a drowsiness sign based on the driver state. When it is determined that the driver shows the drowsiness sign and an activation condition is satisfied, the controller executes rest area informing process that informs the driver of a rest area. The activation condition of the rest area informing process is set from a viewpoint of a relationship between a location of the rest area and a target route of the vehicle, or an expected time required for the vehicle to reach the rest area.
