VEHICLE DEVICE AND VEHICLE ESTIMATION METHOD

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VEHICLE DEVICE AND VEHICLE ESTIMATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18628241 titled 'VEHICLE DEVICE AND VEHICLE ESTIMATION METHOD

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that uses multiple sensors to determine if a driver is in an abnormal state while driving, excluding sleep. It distinguishes between sleep-permitted automated driving and sleep-unpermitted driving, adjusting the estimation process accordingly.

The system uses a variety of sensors to assess the driver's state while driving.
It differentiates between sleep-permitted automated driving and sleep-unpermitted driving.
When in sleep-unpermitted driving, the system assesses if the driver is in an abnormal state using multiple sensors.
In sleep-permitted automated driving, the system reduces the number of sensors used for estimation.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in:

Automotive industry for safer driving experiences.
Transportation companies for monitoring driver behavior.
Insurance companies for assessing risk factors.

Problems Solved: The technology addresses:

Detection of abnormal driver states.
Distinguishing between different driving modes.
Enhancing safety measures on the road.

Benefits: The benefits of this technology include:

Improved driver safety.
Enhanced monitoring capabilities.
Reduction in accidents caused by driver fatigue or impairment.

Commercial Applications: Title: Driver State Estimation System for Enhanced Safety on the Road This technology can be commercially used in:

Automotive safety systems.
Fleet management solutions.
Insurance telematics services.

Questions about Driver State Estimation System: 1. How does the system differentiate between sleep-permitted automated driving and sleep-unpermitted driving? 2. What types of sensors are typically used in the estimation process?

1. A relevant generic question not answered by the article, with a detailed answer: How does the system ensure accurate detection of abnormal driver states while driving?

2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer: What are the potential implications of using this technology in the automotive industry for driver safety and accident prevention?

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle device or a vehicle estimation method estimates whether the driver is in an abnormal state different from a sleeping state by using a plurality of types of sensors, determines whether the vehicle is in a sleep-permitted automated driving or a sleep-unpermitted driving. When determining that the vehicle is in the sleep-unpermitted driving, the device or the method estimates whether the driver is in the abnormal state by using the plurality of types of the sensors. When determining that the vehicle is in the sleep-permitted automated driving, the device or the method reduces the plurality of types for estimation.