18055116. DETECTION OF DISTRACTED DRIVERS simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
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DETECTION OF DISTRACTED DRIVERS
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US)
Upali P. Mudalige of Rochester Hills MI (US)
DETECTION OF DISTRACTED DRIVERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18055116 titled 'DETECTION OF DISTRACTED DRIVERS
Simplified Explanation
The system described in the patent application is designed to detect hazards for a vehicle by utilizing a vehicle sensor, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), and a controller. The controller is programmed to gather information from the vehicle sensor and GNSS, analyze this data to determine hazard scores for remote vehicles, and take appropriate actions based on the overall hazard score.
- Vehicle sensor for environmental information
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- Controller for data analysis and hazard score determination
- Action taken based on hazard score
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, fleet management systems, and transportation safety systems.
Problems Solved
The system helps in identifying potential hazards in the surrounding environment, allowing for proactive measures to be taken to avoid accidents.
Benefits
Improved safety on the roads, reduced accidents, and enhanced efficiency in vehicle operations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications include integration into autonomous vehicles, transportation companies, and insurance companies for risk assessment.
Possible Prior Art
Similar hazard detection systems may exist in the field of autonomous vehicles and transportation safety systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different types of hazards?
The system may use a combination of data analysis techniques and algorithms to classify and prioritize hazards based on severity and likelihood.
What is the accuracy rate of hazard detection by the system?
The accuracy rate of hazard detection may vary based on environmental conditions, sensor quality, and the effectiveness of the algorithms used for analysis.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for detecting hazards for a vehicle includes a vehicle sensor for determining information about an environment surrounding the vehicle and a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The system also includes a controller in electrical communication with the vehicle sensor and the GNSS. The controller is programmed to perform a plurality of measurements. The controller is further programmed to determine a plurality of classification scores of the first remote vehicle based at least in part on the plurality of measurements of the first remote vehicle and to determine an overall hazard score of the first remote vehicle based at least in part on the plurality of classification scores of the first remote vehicle. The controller is further programmed to take an action based at least in part on the overall hazard score of the first remote vehicle.
