18537932. NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NONTRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM PROVIDED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR NOTIFICATION DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NONTRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM PROVIDED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR NOTIFICATION DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Morimoto of Tokyo-to (JP)
Udara Eshan Manawadu of Tokyo-to (JP)
NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NONTRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM PROVIDED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR NOTIFICATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537932 titled 'NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NONTRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM PROVIDED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR NOTIFICATION DEVICE
The abstract describes a notification device for vehicles that can detect and notify the driver of their relaxation level during automated driving operations.
- The device includes an output device to notify the driver and a control device to manage the output.
- The control device monitors the driver's behavior using driver data and calculates a relaxation score based on this behavior.
- The score is then communicated to the driver through the output device at specific intervals during automated driving.
- The device can withhold the score notification under certain conditions, even when the predetermined timing is reached.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for enhancing driver comfort and safety during automated driving. - Fleet management companies to monitor driver relaxation levels and improve overall driving performance.
Problems Solved: - Lack of real-time feedback on driver relaxation levels during automated driving. - Inability to assess driver behavior and provide appropriate notifications for relaxation.
Benefits: - Improved driver awareness and comfort during automated driving. - Enhanced safety measures by monitoring driver relaxation levels. - Potential for increased driver performance and reduced fatigue.
Commercial Applications: "Driver Relaxation Monitoring System for Enhanced Vehicle Safety and Comfort"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device calculate the relaxation score based on driver behavior? 2. What are the specific conditions under which the device withholds the relaxation score notification?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in driver monitoring technologies and automated driving systems to enhance the device's capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
A notification device is provided with an output device configured to notify information to a driver of a vehicle and a control device configured to control the output device. The control device detects behavior of the driver based on driver data expressing the state of the driver, calculates a score showing a degree by which the driver is relaxing based on the behavior of the driver, notifies the score, calculated based on behavior of the driver during automated driving by which driving operations of the vehicle are automatically performed, through the output device when a predetermined timing is reached, and does not notify the score when a predetermined condition stands even when the predetermined timing is reached.
