18588726. MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiromi Nemoto of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
Masataka Sano of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18588726 titled 'MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD
The monitoring device described in the patent application is designed to assess a driver's level of engagement while driving and provide alerts based on the driver's behavior and the surrounding terrain.
- The processor in the device determines the driver's participation level and checks for merging terrain nearby.
- If the driver is not actively engaged and the vehicle is speeding, the device alerts the driver to pay attention to the surroundings.
- Alternatively, if merging terrain is detected and the driver is not fully engaged, the device alerts the driver to be attentive.
- The alerts are meant to ensure the driver is aware of potential hazards and stays focused on driving safely.
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Driver assistance technology - Fleet management solutions
Problems Solved: - Addressing driver distraction - Enhancing driver awareness of surroundings - Improving overall road safety
Benefits: - Reduced risk of accidents - Increased driver attentiveness - Enhanced driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driver Monitoring System for Enhanced Safety This technology can be utilized in commercial vehicles, personal vehicles, and autonomous vehicles to improve safety and reduce accidents on the road.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device determine the driver's level of participation? - The device uses various sensors and algorithms to analyze the driver's behavior and engagement with the driving task.
2. What happens if the driver ignores the alerts from the device? - If the driver consistently ignores the alerts, the device may escalate the warnings or notify a third party, such as a fleet manager or emergency services.
Original Abstract Submitted
A monitoring device has a processor configured to determine a degree to which a driver is participating in driving, determine whether a merging terrain exists in which an adjacent lane vanishes by merging with the traveling lane, within a predetermined range from a current location of the vehicle, and alert the driver to be attentive to vehicle surroundings regardless of whether or not the merging terrain exists, when it has been determined that the degree to which the driver is participating in driving is low and speed of the vehicle exceeds a reference speed, or to alert the driver to be attentive to the vehicle surroundings only when it has been determined that the merging terrain exists, when it has been determined that the degree to which the driver is participating in driving is low and the speed of the vehicle does not exceed the reference speed.
