18539343. LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18539343 titled 'LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION DEVICE, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION SYSTEM, LOOKING AWAY DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device that can determine when a driver is looking away based on the absence of their face in images captured while driving.
- The determination unit analyzes images to detect if the driver's face is not present
- If the proportion of images without the driver's face exceeds a predetermined value, the device determines the driver is looking away
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Driver monitoring systems
- Automotive safety systems
- Fleet management solutions
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Distracted driving
- Improving road safety
- Enhancing driver awareness
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Preventing accidents caused by distracted driving
- Providing real-time feedback to drivers
- Enhancing overall driving experience
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be:
- Integration into existing automotive safety systems for commercial vehicles
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Existing driver monitoring systems used in some vehicles
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between intentional and unintentional looking away?
The patent application does not specify how the device distinguishes between intentional and unintentional instances of the driver looking away.
What measures are in place to ensure the privacy of the driver's data?
The patent application does not mention any specific privacy measures to protect the driver's data collected by the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
A looking away determination device includes: a determination unit that determines that a driver is in a looking away state when a proportion of an image in which a face of the driver is not detected with respect to a plurality of images obtained by imaging the driver is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value, the first predetermined value being determined based on driving state information that indicates a state during driving by the driver.
