18614890. DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, DRIVER MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, DRIVER MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Morimoto of Ota-ku (JP)
Kenta Yamada of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
Udara Eshan Manawadu of Edogawa-ku (JP)
DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, DRIVER MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18614890 titled 'DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, DRIVER MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a driver monitoring device that can autonomously control a vehicle, determine if the driver is in a sleeping or drowsy state, and detect if the driver is using an electronic device based on facial and behavioral cues.
- The device can control the vehicle autonomously.
- It can determine if the driver is sleeping or drowsy.
- It can detect if the driver is using an electronic device based on facial and behavioral cues.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Autonomous vehicle control capability.
- Detection of driver's sleeping or drowsy state.
- Identification of driver's use of electronic devices based on facial and behavioral cues.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be used in:
- Automotive industry for safer driving.
- Transportation companies for monitoring driver behavior.
- Fleet management for improving driver safety.
Problems Solved:
- Preventing accidents caused by drowsy driving.
- Discouraging distracted driving by using electronic devices.
- Enhancing overall road safety.
Benefits:
- Increased driver safety.
- Prevention of accidents.
- Improved monitoring of driver behavior.
Commercial Applications:
Title: Driver Monitoring Device for Enhanced Safety in Autonomous Vehicles
This technology can be commercially applied in:
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles.
- Transportation companies for driver monitoring systems.
- Fleet management companies for improving driver safety protocols.
Questions about Driver Monitoring Device for Enhanced Safety in Autonomous Vehicles:
1. How does the device differentiate between a sleeping or drowsy state and the use of an electronic device?
The device uses facial and behavioral feature information to distinguish between the two states. When the driver is sleeping or drowsy, their behavioral features differ from when they are using an electronic device.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the automotive industry?
This technology can significantly improve driver safety, reduce accidents caused by drowsy or distracted driving, and enhance overall road safety standards.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driver monitoring device has vehicle control part performing autonomous driving control of a vehicle, first determination part performing first determination of whether there is a possibility of a driver of the vehicle being in a sleeping state or strongly drowsy state, and second determination part performing second determination of whether the driver is using an electronic device based on an image including a face of the driver and behavioral feature information showing a difference between a behavioral feature of the driver when the driver is in the sleeping state or strongly drowsy state and the behavioral feature of the driver when the driver is using the electronic device.
