НОСИМОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ВЗГЛЯДА ГЛАЗ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к системе и способу для определения направления взгляда оператора транспортного средства. Система содержит датчики измерения движения глазных мышц, компьютер. Датчики движения глазных мышц включены в устройство, носимое оператором транспортного средства. Компьютер включает в себя процессор и память. Память хранит инструкции, исполняемые компьютером по способу. При этом принимают данные движения глазных мышц от датчика. Определяют по упомянутому измерению направление взгляда оператора. Активируют операцию транспортного средства, если уровень внимательности оператора, основанный на направлении взгляда, ниже предварительно определенного порогового значения. Определяют опасность на проезжей части на пути транспортного средства из данных датчиков транспортного средства. Определяют недостаток внимания к опасности на проезжей части на основе определения, что направление взгляда изменилось от направления опасности на проезжей части. Предупреждают ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕМ И ЕГО МИНИМИЗАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к системе и способу управления излучением и его минимизации. Система содержит устройство генерации излучения, монитор, устройство мониторинга внимания для генерации сигнала внимания, показывающего, когда внимание оператора направлено на монитор, модуль мониторинга внимания, сконфигурированный для определения зоны фиксации оператора, модуль активации излучения для генерации задающего сигнала излучения и активации пучка излучения оператором и блок управления. Способ включает этапы работы с системой управления. Использование заявленной группы изобретений позволяет минимизировать воздействие потенциально вредного излучения на оператора и/или пациента. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБЫ КОНТРОЛЯ ПОВЕДЕНИЯ ВОДИТЕЛЯ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АВТОПАРКОМ В ПАРКЕ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ УСТРОЙСТВА ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, ОБРАЩЕННОГО К ВОДИТЕЛЮ

Изобретение относится к контролю эксплуатации транспортных средств автопарка с использованием одного или нескольких устройств формирования изображения, обращенных к водителю и расположенных в транспортных средствах автопарка, для регистрации действий водителей автопарка и их пассажиров и передачи отчетов о контролируемых действиях в центральную систему управления автопарком. Предусмотрена система, использующая датчики и камеру, обращенную к водителю, для контроля используемых водителем зеркал коммерческого транспортного средства, для контроля внимания водителя на дорогу, для контроля положения головы водителя относительно правильного положения головы, для контроля метрики положения головы водителя, для контроля любых помех на изображении, собираемых камерой, обращенной к водителю, и для контроля за глазами водителя, направленными на дорогу, и для выполнения регулировок адаптивной системы предупреждения о выезде за пределы полосы движения ассоциированного транспортного средства. Технический ...

ПСИХОФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ СПОСОБ ОЦЕНКИ СТРЕССОУСТОЙЧИВОСТИ

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к психофизиологии, и может быть использовано для оценки стрессоустойчивости. Способ включает многократное предъявление на экране цветного зрительного стимула и регистрацию испытуемым момента появления стимула. Стимульная ситуация содержит четыре задания. В момент появления стимула производят нажатие одной из двух кнопок времяизмерительного регистратора. На первом задании требуется нажать первую кнопку при предъявлении зеленого зрительного стимула. Во втором задании - вторую кнопку при предъявлении красного зрительного стимула. В третьем и четвертом заданиях предъявляют зеленый или красный зрительные стимулы, и требуется нажать первую кнопку при предъявлении зеленого зрительного стимула. При этом в четвертом задании - с условием более быстрой реакции, чем в третьем задании. Регистрируют в третьем задании - среднее время Т3 реакции на первый зеленый зрительный стимул, предъявленный после красного стимула, и количество реагирований первой кнопкой ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПРЕДОСТАВЛЕНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИИ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Изобретение относится к технологии представления состояния вождения водителю. Устройство предоставления информации для использования в транспортном средстве содержит модуль получения состояний движения; первый модуль вычисления распределений состояний движения; первый модуль определения нестабильности вождения; модуль определения завершения обучения; второй модуль определения нестабильности вождения; модуль выбора нестабильности и модуль представления информации водителю. Данные состояний движения являются данными, полученными в диапазоне времени, отличающемся от непосредственно предшествующего диапазона времени. Другой диапазон времени изменяется в зависимости от степени обучения, которая является отношением истекшего времени от начала сбора данных состояний движения до настоящего времени ко времени обучения, при этом диапазон времени задается таким образом, что он становится больше с увеличением степени обучения. В другом варианте устройство дополнительно содержит модуль определения сценария ...

НОСИМЫЙ АППАРАТНО-ПРОГРАММНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ БОДРСТВОВАНИЯ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕМ И ЕГО МИНИМИЗАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство излучения, содержащее:источник излучения, генерирующий пучок излучения, направляемый на объект;контроллер излучения, соединенный с источником излучения, при этом контроллер излучения содержит модуль зоны фиксации, определяющий зону фиксации оператора источника излучения, и контроллер излучения генерирует сигнал управления коллиматором частично на основании определенной зоны фиксации оператора; иколлиматор, соединенный с контроллером излучения, который основан на сигнале управления коллиматором, непрерывно фильтрует излучение, находящееся за пределами области интереса, для снижения дозы излучения от источника излучения в случае излучения, находящегося за пределами области интереса.2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что источник излучения содержит подвижный анод, механически перемещаемый для перемещения пучка излучения.3. Устройство по п. 2, отличающееся тем, что подвижный анод изменяет направление пучка излучения.4. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что источник излучения ...

Электронная офтальмологическая линза с отслеживанием сна

Vehicle headlamp with light distribution control

A headlamp arrangement for a vehicle is in a position to alter an illuminated region (3) in front of the car towards the left and the right. There is a mechanism to establish the degree of stress of the driver and a control mechanism for the amount and/or speed of change of the illuminated region in amount or speed on the basis of the driver's stress. The degree of stress is measured by analysing the driver's eye movements, his pulse and his electrical skin potential. The car's speed and steering angle are also assessed, plus the car's weaving motion. Map information is also utilised.

An identification system and combined analysis unit comprises using biometric data to provide identification and health analysis of a driver in a road vehicle

An identification system [3] that is connected to an analysis system [2] comprises using biometric information that is generated by an iris scanner or fingerprint scanner, where in addition to identification, the system uses a blood sample or hair sample to provide a health test.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Nachweis der Wachsamheit von Fahrzeugführern

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Ansteuern eines Fahrerbeobachtungssystems zum Beobachten eines Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) zum Beobachten eines Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs. Das Fahrerbeobachtungssystem (100) umfasst zumindest ein erstes Modul (102) mit einer ersten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM1) und einer ersten Beleuchtungseinrichtung (IR1) und ein zweites Modul (104) mit einer zweiten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM2) und einer zweiten Beleuchtungseinrichtung (IR2). In einem ersten Verfahrensschritt werden Bildanalysedaten, die ein Ergebnis einer Analyse zumindest eines von der ersten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM1) und/oder der zweiten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM2) aufgenommenen Bildes des Fahrers repräsentieren, und/oder Betriebszustandsdaten, die einen Betriebszustand des Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) repräsentieren, empfangen. Anschließend werden die Bildanalysedaten und/oder die Betriebszustandsdaten in einem zweiten Verfahrenschritt verwendet, um einen ersten Zustand und/oder einen zweiten Zustand des Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) zu aktivieren ...

Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Erkrankungsprognose eines Kraftfahrzeuginsassen sowie Prognoseeinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Erkrankungsprognose (10) eines Kraftfahrzeuginsassen (12). Hierfür nimmt eine Erfassungseinrichtung (16) Kameradaten (22) des Kraftfahrzeuginsassen (12) in einem Kraftfahrzeug (14) auf und sendet die aufgenommenen Kameradaten (22) an eine kraftfahrzeugexterne Prognoseeinrichtung (18). Diese ermittelt zumindest ein Gesichtsmerkmal aus den aufgenommenen Kameradaten (22) und betreibt eine Deep-Learning-Engine (24), in welcher zu einer Vielzahl von Personen Gesichtsmerkmale und Krankheitsdaten betreffend wenigstens eine Krankheit dieser Personen statistisch zusammengefasst werden. Das zumindest eine ermittelte Gesichtsmerkmal wird mittels der Deep-Learning-Engine (24) verarbeitet. Hierdurch ermittelt die Deep-Learning-Engine (24) die Erkrankungsprognose (10) des Kraftfahrzeuginsassen (12) mit einer Wahrscheinlichkeit, mit welcher der Kraftfahrzeuginsasse (12) an der wenigstens einen Krankheit innerhalb eines vorbestimmten zukünftigen ...

Joghurt-Zubereitungsbehältnis

Joghurt-Zubereitungsbehältnis, bestehend aus einem topfartigen Behälter (01) und einem den Behälter an seiner Oberseite verschließenden, lösbaren Deckel (02), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens der Behälter (01) aus einer gesinterten Granit-Keramik besteht, wobei die Granit-Keramik eine spezifische Wärmekapazität im Bereich von 800 bis 1000 J/kgK und eine Wärmeleitfähigkeit im Bereich von 1,5 bis 2,5 W/mK besitzt.

Informationsbereitstellungssystem für Fahrzeug, Informationsbereitstellungsverfahren für Fahrzeug, Informationsbereitstellungsvorrichtung und Programm

Ein Informationsbereitstellungssystem 1 für ein Fahrzeug umfasst ein erstes Wearable-Endgerät 10, das von einem Fahrer des Fahrzeugs getragen wird, ein zweites Wearable-Endgerät 20, das von einem Mitfahrer getragen wird, eine fahrzeugeigene Vorrichtung 30 und einen Server 40. Das zweite Wearable-Endgerät 20 umfasst eine Messeinheit 22, die biologische Informationen des Mitfahrers misst. Der Server 40 umfasst eine Bestimmungseinheit 42, die anhand der vom zweiten Wearable-Endgerät 20 gemessenen biologischen Informationen des Mitfahrers bestimmt, ob eine schlechte körperliche Verfassung des Mitfahrers eintritt, und eine Steuereinheit 43, die für den Fall, dass die schlechte körperliche Verfassung des Mitfahrers eintritt, eine Informationsbereitstellungssteuerung ausführt, um Informationen, die den Fahrer darüber benachrichtigen, dass die schlechte körperliche Verfassung des Mitfahrers eintritt, zu dem ersten mobilen Endgerät 10 zu senden. Das erste Wearable-Endgerät 10 umfasst eine Anzeigeeinheit ...

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer lnnenraumeinrichtung eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben wenigstens einer Innenraumeinrichtung (10) eines Fahrzeugs, bei welchem mittels einer Sensoreinrichtung (12) eine Stimmung wenigstens einer sich im Innenraum (28) des Fahrzeugs befindenden Personen erfasst und in Abhängigkeit der erfassten Stimmung eine Einstellung der wenigstens einen Innenraumeinrichtung (10) vorgenommen wird, wobei mittels der Sensoreinrichtung (12) eine Individualstimmung jedes der sich im Innenraum (28) des Fahrzeugs befindenden Personen erfasst und anhand einer ersten Formel eine Gesamtstimmung und anhand einer zweiten Formel eine Abweichung der jeweiligen Individualstimmungen von der Gesamtstimmung ermittelt wird, und wobei anhand der erfassten Individualstimmungen und der Abweichung der jeweiligen Individualstimmungen von der Gesamtstimmung eine Verstellung der Innenraumeinrichtung (10) vorgenommen wird, und wobei nach der Verstellung der Innenraumeinrichtung (10) mittels der Sensoreinrichtung (12) abermals eine ...

Evakuierungssteuervorrichtung und Evakuierungssteuerverfahren

Eine Evakuierungssteuervorrichtung (1) weist eine Verringerungserfassungseinheit (11), eine hintere Überwachungseinheit (4) und eine Evakuierungssteuereinheit (18) auf. Die Verringerungserfassungseinheit (11) erfasst eine Verringerung beim Bewusstseinspegel eines Fahrers eines eigenen Fahrzeuges. Die hintere Überwachungseinheit (4) überwacht einen Zustand hinter dem eigenen Fahrzeug. Die Evakuierungssteuereinheit (18) gibt Steuerinformationen aus, damit das eigene Fahrzeug dazu gebracht wird, eine Notbremsung auszuführen, und zwar auf der Grundlage von Überwachungsergebnissen der hinteren Überwachungseinheit (4), wenn die Verringerungserfassungseinheit (11) eine Verringerung beim Bewusstseinspegel des Fahrers erfasst.

Hauptwiderstands-Messvorrichtung

Vorliegend wird eine Hautwiderstands-Messvorrichtung mit einem einfachen Aufbau bereitgestellt, die in der Lage ist, einen Hautwiderstand genau zu messen. Eine durch eine Hochfrequenz-Stromquelle (21) erzeugte Wechselspannung wird an eine erste Elektrode (11) angelegt. Eine Erfassungsschaltung (30) erfasst einen Strom einer zweiten Elektrode (12). Ein induktives Element (25) ist zum Beispiel in einem elektrischen Pfad vorgesehen, der sich von der Hochfrequenz-Stromquelle (21) zu der ersten Elektrode (11) erstreckt. Ein Controller (40) ändert und steuert eine Frequenz der Hochfrequenz-Stromquelle (21), empfängt ein Erfassungssignal (S1) von der Erfassungsschaltung (30), und errechnet eine Impedanz des menschlichen Körpers, der einen Elektrodenabschnitt (10) berührt hat. Der Hautwiderstand des menschlichen Körpers wird basierend auf einem Wert der Impedanz bei einer Frequenz, bei der die Impedanz am kleinsten ist, errechnet.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Detektieren eines Fahrerzustands basierend auf biometrischen Signalen des Fahrers

Eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Detektieren von biometrischen Signalen eines Fahrers und Klassifizieren des Fahrers in einen Normalzustand oder einen Ermüdungszustand basierend auf den biometrischen Signalen sind vorgesehen. Eine derartige Vorrichtung kann aufweisen: einen biometrische-Signal-Messteil (100), der konfiguriert ist, um die biometrischen Signale einschließlich einer Blutflussrate im Gehirn des Fahrers mittels einer Elektroenzephalografie (EEG), einer Elektrokardiografie (EKG) und einer funktionellen Nahinfrarotspektroskopie (fNIRS) des Fahrers zu messen, einen biometrisches-Signal-Integrierteil (110), der konfiguriert ist, um die gemessenen biometrischen Signale zu integrieren, Charakteristiken der jeweiligen biometrischen Signale aus den gemessenen biometrischen Signalen zu extrahieren und die extrahierten Charakteristiken dann zu integrieren oder die extrahierten Charakteristiken der biometrischen Signale zu klassifizieren und dann die klassifizierten Charakteristiken ...

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuges

Ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuges (1) sieht vor, dass mittels einer Anzahl von Erfassungseinheiten (4) ein Gesundheitszustand eines Fahrers (3) des Fahrzeuges (1) erfasst wird. Erfindungsgemäß wird bei einem erfassten kritischen Gesundheitszustand des Fahrers (3) eine zu quittierende Benachrichtigung an diesen ausgegeben, wobei bei nicht erfolgter Quittierung ein Assistenzsystem (A) zum autonomen Fahrbetrieb des Fahrzeuges (1) aktiviert und das Fahrzeug (1) automatisch zu einem nächstgelegen Krankenhaus (2) navigiert wird.

Verfahren und Fahrerassistenzsystem zur Verminderung von Kinetosestörungen eines Insassen eines Fortbewegungsmittels, Fortbewegungsmittel

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Verminderung von Kinetosestörungen eines Insassen (1) eines Fortbewegungsmittels (10), das die Schritte (100): automatisches Auswerten unterschiedlicher, zum selben Ziel führender Fahrstrecken hinsichtlich eines Kinetoserisikos und (200): Auswählen der Fahrstrecke mit dem geringsten Kinetoserisiko umfasst.

Verfahren zum Ermitteln eines Gesamt-Aufmerksamkeitsgrads eines Fahrzeugführers, zugehörige Vorrichtung und Datenübergabeeinrichtung

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln eines Gesamt-Aufmerksamkeitsgrads eines Fahrzeugführers beschrieben. Es wird hierbei ein Assistenten-Aufmerksamkeitsgrad mittels eines fahrzeugsseitigen Aufmerksamkeitsassistenten erfasst. Ferner werden Fitnessmonitor-Daten (20) erfasst, die von einem Fitnessmonitor (22) abgegeben werden. Schließlich wird der Gesamt-Aufmerksamkeitsgrads anhand des Assistenten-Aufmerksamkeitsgrads und anhand der Fitnessmonitor-Daten (20) ermittelt. Ferner wird eine Vorrichtung zur Ausführung des Verfahrens sowie eine Datenübergabeeinrichtung (10) beschrieben.

Verfahren und Computerprogramm zum Erkennen von Unaufmerksamkeiten des Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und ein Computerprogramm zum Erkennen, wann der Fahrer eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere eines Kraftfahrzeugs, unaufmerksam wird. Derartige Verfahren sind im Stand der Technik grundsätzlich bekannt. Die dort offenbarten Verfahren werten zwar den Lenkradwinkel in dem Fahrzeug aus; sie tun dies jedoch nur im Hinblick darauf, um eine eventuelle Lenkruhephase zu detektieren und um dann bei Erkennen der Lenkruhephase auf das Vorliegen eines unaufmerksamen Zustandes des Fahrers zu schließen. Um eine Aussage über das Vorliegen einer eventuellen Unaufmerksamkeit des Fahrers zuverlässiger treffen zu können, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, neben der Lenkruhephase auch eine sich an die Lenkruhephase anschließende Lenkaktion zu beobachten. DOLLAR A Schließlich werden eine festgestellte Ausprägung der Lenkruhephase und der Lenkaktion miteinander verknüpft und das Ergebnis dieser Verknüpfung dann als Maß für die Schwere der Unaufmerksamkeit des Fahrers herangezogen ...

Verfahren zur Vermeidung oder Reduzierung von Reisekrankheitserscheinungen und Vorrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Vermeidung oder Reduzierung von Reisekrankheitserscheinungen bei einem Passagier (2) eines Fahrzeugs, während der Passagier (2) auf einem Bildschirm (4) wiedergegebene Bilder betrachtet, wobei die Bildwiedergabe auf dem Bildschirm (4) in Abhängigkeit von Bewegungsdaten des Fahrzeugs und/oder des Passagiers erfolgt.Um Reisekrankheitserscheinungen bei einem Passagier (2) eines Fahrzeugs, während der Passagier (2) auf einem Bildschirm (4) wiedergegebene Bilder betrachtet, gezielter zu vermeiden oder zumindest zu reduzieren, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Bildwiedergabe auf dem Bildschirm (4) zusätzlich in Abhängigkeit von mindestens einem an dem Passagier (2) während des Betrachtens der auf dem Bildschirm (4) wiedergegebenen Bilder ermittelten Vitalwert erfolgt.Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens, ein Computerprogrammprodukt sowie ein computerlesbares Medium.

Biometriksensorfusion für die Klassifizierung des Zustands eines Fahrzeuginsassen

Ein neuronales Netz wird in einer Fahrzeugkomponente verwendet, um den Stresspegel oder Erregungspegel eines Fahrzeuginsassen zu bestimmen. Sensoren in der Fahrzeugkabine und zum Beispiel in dem Sitz erfassen biologische Eigenschaften des Insassen wie z.B. neuroelektrische Signale, kardiale Eigenschaften, die Körpertemperatur usw. Das neuronale Netz kann den emotionalen Zustand des Insassen in Echtzeit berechnen und klassifizieren. Das Fahrzeug kann Warnungen, Indikatoren und Stressgegenmaßnahmen auslösen, wenn der Insasse einen Schwellwert überschreitet. Die Gegenmaßnahmen können eine visuelle und akustische Rückmeldung in der Fahrzeugkabine umfassen. Das neuronale Netz kann historische emotionale Zustände des Insassen vorsehen, die durch das Navigationssystem verwendet werden können, um Fahrtabschnitte zu vermeiden, die unerwünschte emotionale Zustände des Insassen auslösen können.

Sicherheitsgurtanordnungen und Verfahren zum Bestimmen einer Information bezüglich der Herz- und/oder Atemaktivität eines Benutzers eines Sicherheitsgurtes

Die Erfindung betrifft Sicherheitsgurtanordnung für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Sicherheitsgurt (11); einer Mehrzahl an dem Sicherheitsgurt (11) angeordneter Sensorbereiche (3, 3a, 3b, 3c), wobei die Sensorbereiche (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) jeweils mindestens einen ersten Sensor (31) zum Ermitteln von Werten einer von einer Herz- und/oder Atemaktivität eines Benutzers des Sicherheitsgurtes abhängigen Größe und mindestens einen zweiten Sensor (33) zum Ermitteln von Werten mindestens einer Umgebungsgröße aufweisen. Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Sicherheitsgurtanordnung mindestens eine Auswerteeinheit (4) zum Bestimmen einer Information bezüglich der Herz- und/oder Atemaktivität des Benutzers (2) des Sicherheitsgurtes (11) unter Verwendung der von dem ersten und zweiten Sensor (31, 33) zumindest eines der Sensorbereiche (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) ermittelten Werte. Die Erfindung betrifft auch Verfahren zum Bestimmen einer Information bezüglich der Herz- und/oder Atemaktivität eines Benutzers (2) eines Sicherheitsgurtes ...

Einrichtung zur Pruefung und Ausbildung der Fuehrer von Kraftfahrzeugen

Verfahren zum Registrieren der Bewegungen und der Steuervorgaenge, insbesondere von Luftfahrzeugen

ABTASTEN UND ÜBERWACHEN DES FAHRZYKLUS FÜR DAS BEEINTRÄCHTIGUNGSERKENNUNGSSYSTEM

Ein System beinhaltet ein Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul, ein Modul zur Berechnung des Beeinträchtigungswerts, ein Modul zum Vergleich des Schwellenwerts, ein Warnmodul, und ein Interventionsmodul. Das Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul kann konfiguriert sein, ein erstes Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul für einen Fahrzeugführer zu erhalten, während das Fahrzeug sich fortbewegt. Das Modul zur Berechnung des Beeinträchtigungswerts kann konfiguriert sein, einen ersten Beeinträchtigungswert basierend auf einem ersten Abtasten der Beeinträchtigung zu berechnen. Das Modul zum Vergleich des Schwellenwerts kann konfiguriert sein, den ersten Beeinträchtigungswert mit einem ersten Schwellenwert zu vergleichen, der einem ersten Beeinträchtigungsbereich entspricht und mit einem zweiten Schwellenwert, der einem zweiten Beeinträchtigungsbereich entspricht. Das Warnmodul kann konfiguriert sein, eine Warnung als Reaktion auf das Ermitteln zu generieren, dass der erste Beeinträchtigungswert den ersten Schwellenwert ...

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeugs (1), bei dem mindestens ein Steuerparameter zur Steuerung eines automatisierten, insbesondere hochautomatisierten oder autonomen Fahrbetriebs an ein mittels eines Fahrerassistenzsystems (2) ermitteltes Vertrauenslevel eines Fahrers des Fahrzeugs (1) angepasst wird, wobei das Vertrauenslevel anhand mindestens eines während des automatisierten Fahrbetriebs erfassten physiologischen Parameters des Fahrers ermittelt wird. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass als physiologischer Parameter eine kortikale Hirnaktivität und/oder ein elektrischer Hautleitwiderstand des Fahrers erfasst werden bzw. wird.

System und Verfahren zur Bewusstseinsbestimmung

Optical monitoring system observing vehicle drivers eyes e.g. for signs of tiredness, is positioned to avoid obstruction to beam path during driving

Sensor positioning and orientation ensure that the beam path from sensor to driver's face is unobstructed, whether by parts of the vehicle (10) or by the driver (11), provided that a normal posture is adopted, when driving. In a particular implementation, the screen is used to reflect light, at the same time satisfying the foregoing criterion.

Improvements to road safety

Crew allertness monitoring of biowaves

MONITORING ATTENTION

Situational awareness monitoring method and apparatus

A method of monitoring situational awareness of a vehicle driver D comprises receiving eye movement information, tracking information of one or more objects external to the vehicle 2, and correlating them to determine whether the driver eye movement corresponds to relative movement of the external objects. The driver eye tracking information may be obtained by analysing image data from an optical or infrared camera 10 facing the automobile driver and being configured to follow eye movements, and may contain a saccade pattern or angular velocity or acceleration. The external object tracking information may be obtained from an optical camera 8 in the front of the car, or may comprise an array of sensors to provide larger area coverage. The eye movements form an eye tracking signature which can be correlated with object tracking signatures by an electronic processor 3, determining whether the driver is observing an external object.

Substrates for electronic skins

Measurement of susceptibility to diabetic foot ulcers

An apparatus for treating a diabetic foot ulcer comprises a plurality of sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) sensors disposed on a flexible substrate for measuring SEM values of a patient’s skin, two electrodes detect conductive contact with the patient’s skin during an SEM measurement period and apply a therapeutic stimulus during a therapeutic phase. The apparatus may be integrated into the lining of a garment, a shoe or bed clothing, and may include an absorbent pad and a layer of adhesive.

ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for determining a state of mind of a passenger, as well as an assistance system

An emotional state of a vehicle 14 driver or passenger 12 is analysed by a computing device 16 using facial image data comprising eye movement data (related to display/instrument position) and an image 24 of at least one display/instrument device of the motor vehicle. The facial image is captured by an optical device e.g. a camera 18. Preferably, the computing device determines the mood or emotional state of the occupant using a neural network 26. Training data for the neural network may be transmitted to an additional computing device 28 external to the automobile. Suggestions or feedback relating to changes in the assistance system settings may be made to the occupant based upon the occupants determined mood e.g. to change music.

Passenger health screening and monitoring

Method of determining health conditions of vehicle occupants in a first trip from sensor 1008, and adjusting a second trip of the vehicle based on the condition of the occupants of the first trip (see para 119). It may include carrying few users or only users at low risk of infection during the following journey (next car share/car pool trip) due to the heath condition of the user from the previous journey. Risk of infection of the user of the following journey may be determined based on the subsequent users’ demographics. The route of the second trip may be adjusted such as to include few users or only those who are at low risk of infection; and the interior of the vehicle may be modified (e.g. seating arrangement, partition, airflow circulation, see para 114-116).

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE ATTENTION DEGREE OF A DRIVER

EMERGENCY SIGNALLING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY SIGNALLING SYSTEM MAKING POSSIBLE PHYSICAL NET, PROCEDURE FOR THE MESSAGE OF A STATE OF DISTRESS AND A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY SIGNALLING SYSTEM

Equipment for the examination of the degree of the watchfulness

EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING WATCHFULNESS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE VIGILANZ OF A PERSON

DRIVER ILLUSTRATION DEVICE AND DRIVER ILLUSTRATION PROCEDURE

REAL TIME EYE PROOF AND PURSUIT UNDER DIFFERENT LIGHTING CONDITIONS

Vorrichtung zur Überwachung der Reaktionszeit

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Überwachung des Reaktionsvermögens von Kraftfahrzeuglenkern umfassend Leuchtdioden, welche zufallsgesteuert bei Betätigung des Zündschlüssels in verschiedenen Farben aufleuchten. Das Kraftfahrzeug kann nur in Betrieb genommen werden, wenn der Lenker das Aufleuchten derjenigen Leuchtdiode, welche in einer vorgegebenen Farbe aufleuchtet, in einer vorgegebenen Zeitspanne quittiert.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION AND PREVENTION OF FALLING ASLEEP A DRIVER

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING A DRIVER IMPAIRMENT

Method and system for abnormality detection

H:14dxlaer vekNRPobl\DCC\DXL23!047 Ldox- ! An abnormality determination system for determining an abnormality of an individual within a learning environment, including: a monitor, including one or more imaging devices, said imaging devices configured to generate imaging signals; and an abnormality detection server device, including: a communications interface to receive data; at least one computer processor to execute program instructions; and a memory, coupled to the at least one computer processor, to store program instructions for execution by the at least one computer processor to automatically: receive imaging signals from the monitor; process the imaging signals to generate imaging data; process the imaging data to detect the individual, and to generate corresponding identity data representing the identity of the individual; and identify an abnormality of the individual based on at least one of: physical detection data representing the detection of a physical characteristic of ...

Measuring device for determining tissue alcohol concentration

... - 13 Abstract The present invention relates to a measuring-device for determining the concentration of body tissue contents by reflection spectroscopy. In order, among other things, to increase the device's functional reliability when subjected to shocks, 5 the inventive measuring-device comprises: a diode laser (1) with at least one laser diode (Ia, I b); and a waveguide structure (2), with an external resonator (2a, 2b) for each laser diode (I a, I b). Each external resonator (2a, 2b) has a wavelength-selection element. The radiation produced by a laser diode (Ia, I b) can be coupled into the waveguide structure (2) and the corresponding resonator (2a, 2b), and can be coupled 10 out of the resonator (2a, 2b) and the waveguide structure (2) again. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method and to a vehicle equipped with the inventive measuring-device. (Figure 1) 06/09/11,19396 speci, 13 ...

ANTI-EVASION SYSTEM FOR A BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER

Apparatus and method to prevent the starting or operating of a vehicle by an intoxicated person

Described is a method as well as an apparatus to prevent the starting or operating of a vehicle by a drug-intoxicated driver. The device is provided with a hand-held unit (1), which comprises a mouthpiece (2) for providing a breath sample and/or a saliva sample, an analysis unit (3) for determining the drug content of the supplied sample, at least one control unit (4) in which, depending on the determined drug content, a signal can be generated that can be transmitted to a control unit and/or switch unit, which is either internal or external to the hand-held unit, to influence at least one electric circuit of a vehicle, as well as a display (6) through which the driver is able to receive at least one message in relation to a test implementation and/or a test result. The described engineering solution is characterised in that the mouthpiece (2) is disposed at the front of hand-held unit (1), which faces the driver during the provision of the breath sample, and that the display (6) is disposed ...

Apparatus and method to prevent the starting or operating of a vehicle by an intoxicated person

Described is a method as well as an apparatus to prevent the starting or operating of a vehicle by a drug-intoxicated driver. The device is provided with a hand-held unit (1), which comprises a mouthpiece (2) for providing a breath sample and/or a saliva sample, an analysis unit (3) for determining the drug content of the supplied sample, at least one control unit (4) in which, depending on the determined drug content, a signal can be generated that can be transmitted to a control unit and/or switch unit, which is either internal or external to the hand-held unit, to influence at least one electric circuit of a vehicle, as well as a display (6) through which the driver is able to receive at least one message in relation to a test implementation and/or a test result. The described engineering solution is characterised in that the mouthpiece (2) is disposed at the front of hand-held unit (1), which faces the driver during the provision of the breath sample, and that the display (6) is disposed ...

A system and method for determining psychological stress of a person

A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS OF A A system for determining stress level of a person in real-time have been disclosed. In one aspect, the system captures physiological data associated to the person. In one embodiment, the physiological data may be captured by using a plurality of sensors attached at wrist or ankle or neck or waist or hip of the person, for a predetermined time interval. The plurality of sensors may include a wrist watch or a wristband or a textile material. The system further pre-processes the physiological data in order to extract one or more physiological parameters. In one aspect, the pre-processing may include performing an analysis on the physiological data. The system further determines the stress level of the person upon performing the statistical analysis on the one or more physiological parameters. According to another embodiment, a method for real time determination of stress level of the person has also been provided. [To be published ...

Method and apparatus for signal transmission and detection using a contact device

Method and device for detecting drowsiness and preventing a driver of a motor vehicle from falling asleep

Method and apparatus for signal transmission and detection using a contact device

Method and device for monitoring the driving proficiency of person who is piloting a vehicle or a driving simulator

Golf training head gear

ANTI-EVASION SYSTEM FOR A BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER

AUTOMOBILE GLUCOSE SENSOR MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

An automobile monitoring system is for monitoring patient body- characteristics . The automobile monitoring system includes at least one sensor (9) to monitor at least one patient body characteristic, at least one transmitter (7) operatively coupled to the at least one sensor to communicate sensor data, at least one monitor (5) operatively coupled to the at least one transmitter to receive the sensor data, and automobile electronics (19) operatively coupled to the at least one transmitter to receive sensor data. The at least one monitor and the automobile electronics display the sensor data to the patient. The at least one transmitter communicates with the at least one monitor and the automobile electronics using at least one wireless protocol including Bluetooth, infrared, radio frequency, 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802. Hg. The automobile electronics include at least one of a GPS navigation system, a DVD entertainment system, an on-system computer, or a stereo system.

INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE SYSTEM

An intelligent medical vigilance system that observes and analyzes, and, only in the event of a clinically significant negative condition, notifies and reports the event to the care staff utilizing the hospital's existing nurse call system. The device includes a bedside unit connected to a pad or coverlet with a sensor array (placed under the patient) and also to an existing hospital nurse call system via an interface. Within the physical bedside unit are a signal processor and an alarm processor that measure data and evaluate whether a clinically significant event is occurring. The bedside unit is a wall-mounted unit with a display that becomes active when an alarm condition is enabled. The sensing pad or coverlet is a thin, piezoelectric film, or other similar sensing technology, with an array of sensors sheathed in soft padding and is not directly in contact with the skin of the patient. The nurse call feature is made up of hardware, software and cabling to connect to the nurse call ...

METHOD FOR NON-VERBAL ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN COMPETENCE

A method of testing a subject's competence for operating machines by successively presenting a plurality of pages of scattered images to the subject, having the subject establish a path through the scattered images on each of the plurality of pages, recording the absolute time required for the subject to establish the path through the scattered images on each of the plurality of pages, determining the relative time required for the subject to establish the path on at least two of the plurality of pages of scattered images, and classifying the subject's competence for operating machines based on the absolute time and the relative time.

DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH MACHINE LEARNING ENGINE TO PROVIDE OUTPUT GENERATION FUNCTIONS

Methods, computer-readable media, systems, and/or apparatuses for providing offer and insight generation functions are provided. For instance, user input may be received requesting generation of an offer. In response to receiving the request, an application may be transmitted to a device, such as a mobile device of a user. In some examples, the application may be executed by the device and may facilitate establishing a communication session with a third party system, identifying and extracting data from the third party system, and transmitting the extracted data to an entity for evaluation. In some examples, evaluation by the entity may include generating one or more insights, outputs and the like. In some arrangements, the evaluation may be performed using machine learning and, in some examples, may be performed in real-time or near real-time.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RACING DATA ANALYSIS USING TELEMETRY DATA AND WEARABLE SENSOR DATA

A system and method for racing data analysis using telemetry data and wearable sensor data may be used, in one implementation, to analyze muscle use in extreme racing conditions to find actionable insights for the race car driver. An example of the actionable insights may be how to mmimize the driver's muscle fatigue during a race. The system and method may perform data validation of the data from the wearable sensor(s) and then generate the actionable insights from the validated data.

ALERTNESS SENSING SPECTACLES

Spectacles for use in an eye monitoring system include a pair of ocular frames and a sensor unit adapted to be positioned adjacent an eye of the wearer. A nose bridge connects the ocular frames and incorporates an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the vertical position of the sensor unit relative to the eye. A frame arm extends from the outer edge of each ocular frame and is adapted to fit over the ear of a wearer. The sensor unit incorporates two infra red emitters at different angles and an infra red detector recessed into the surface of the unit to reduce the proportion of signal received by said detector which is not from the signal emitter reflected by the eye or eyelids.

AN UNOBTRUSIVE DRIVER DROWSINESS DETECTION METHOD

The invention relates to a system for determining whether a driver of a vehicle is drowsy, the system comprising: a steering wheel sensor for generating a steering wheel signal; a processor for extracting at least one feature of the steering wheel signal based on an empirical mode decomposition and determining whether the driver is drowsy based on the at least one extracted feature.

HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a health monitoring system comprising an implantable sensor configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through said body tissue, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of said subject, the sensor including a powering and communication circuit having a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field and to communicate with external devices. Further, the system comprises a reader module including a coil configured to produce the electromagnetic field for powering the powering and communication circuit and for communicating with the powering and communication circuit, a computing device comprising a display device, a processing device and at least one storage device, the computing device being configured to communicate with other devices via at least one wireless network and a monitoring engine for determining or monitoring at least one physiological parameter ...

AROUSAL LEVEL DETERMINATION DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

The arousal level determination device specifies, as an arousal section, a section in which a subject's arousal level has moved toward arousal in comparison to the subject's arousal level in a section immediately after the subject gets on a vehicle. The arousal level determination device calculates a statistical value of the arousal levels included in the specified arousal section, and sets a threshold value for determining the arousal state of the subject based on the calculated statistical value. The arousal level determination device outputs a warning when the arousal level of the subject drops below the threshold value.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WAKING MECHANISM

An EEG monitor with sensors placed to detect signals and analyze the signals to determine if a frequency below 12 Hz, and more particularly between 3 Hz and 8 Hz, called theta waves, are present. Theta waves are generated when the brain is entering a drowsy or sleep mode. The sensors detect brain wave signals and transmit the signals to a microprocessor which analyzes the signals and determines the brain waves being detected. The brain waves are continuously monitored and the data is continuously transmitted to a microprocessor. If brain waves are detected in the predetermined range of between 3Hz and 8 Hz the microprocessor activates a stimulus, to wake up the person wearing the device. The stimulus may be visual, auditory or tactile, such as an actuator, a phone call or any other stimulus ...

ALCOHOL INTERLOCK SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND SAFETY FUNCTION

An interlock system (1) for a vehicle is provided with an alcohol tester (4), which is designed to measure the alcohol level of a driver of the vehicle. A control device (2) is coupled with the alcohol tester (4) and is designed to make it possible to start the vehicle or to prevent the vehicle from being started depending on the measured alcohol level. A transceiver module (3) is coupled with the control device (2) and is designed to send data to a remotely located control system in a wireless manner or to receive data from said control system in a wireless manner. The transceiver module (3) is designed, furthermore, to release the control device (2) in response to data received in a wireless manner in order to make it possible to start the vehicle regardless of the operating state of the control device.

REAL-TIME DRIVER OBSERVATION AND SCORING FOR DRIVER'S EDUCATION

Driving skill data is gathered with one or more accelerometers during a driving session of a first student driver, including one or more of acceleration data, braking data, or steering data and wherein the driving skill data includes one or more of a timestamp or location stamp. A driving session report is generated with a computer processor. The driving session report includes a calculation of one or more of a student driver acceleration skill score based on the acceleration data, a student driver braking skill score based on the braking data, or a student driver steering skill score based on the steering data and storing the one or more scores on a computer-readable medium. The driving session report is displayed. Driving skill data may be gathered and driving session reports may be generated for subsequent student drivers.

A TONOMETER SYSTEM FOR MEASURING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE BY APPLANATION AND/OR INDENTATION

A tonometer system for measuring intraocular pressure by accurately providing a predetermined amount of applanation of the cornea, and detecting the amount of force required to achieve the predetermined amount of applanation. The system is also capable of measuring intraocular pressure by identing the cornea using a predetermined force applied using an indenting element, and detecting the distance the indenting element (16) moves into the cornea when the predetermined force is applied, the distance being inversely proportional to intraocular pressure. Also provided is a method of using a tonometer system to measure hydrodynamic characteristics of the eye, especially outflow facility. The tonometer system includes a contact device for placement in contact with the cornea and an actuation apparatus (6) for actuating the contact device so that a portion thereof projects inwardly against the cornea to provide a predetermined amount of applanation. The system further includes a detecting arrangement ...

Einrichtung zur Prüfung der Raktionszeit bei Motorfahrzeuglenkern.

Instrument permettant de vérifier le degré de sang-froid de personnes, particulièrement de celles devant conduire un véhicule

Measuring Instrument for Determining the Tissue Alcohol Concentration

A measuring instrument for determining the concentration of components in the body tissue by reflection spectroscopy is disclosed. In order, inter alia, to increase the functional reliability in the case of vibrations, the measuring instrument includes a diode laser with at least one laser diode and a waveguide structure, which has an external resonator, with a wavelength selective element, for each laser diode. In the process, the radiation generated by a laser diode is coupleable into the waveguide structure and the corresponding resonator and once again decoupleable from the resonator and the waveguide structure. Moreover, a corresponding method and a motor vehicle equipped therewith are disclosed.

Camera for detecting driver's state

The present invention provides a camera for detecting a driver's drowsiness state, which can increase the number of pixels in an image of a driver's eye even when using an image sensor having the same number of pixels as a conventional camera instead of a high definition camera. The camera of the present invention is, thus, capable of determining whether the driver's eyes are open or closed. The camera for detecting the driver's state according to the present invention includes a cylindrical lens mounted in front of the camera configured so as to enlarge an image in the vertical direction, a convex lens located in the rear of the cylindrical lens, an image sensor for taking an image of a driver's face formed by the cylindrical lens and the convex lens, and an image processor for extracting an eye area from the image of the driver's face and determining whether the driver's eyes are open or closed.

Identification device

An identification device measures a potential difference signal between two contact electrodes contacted by a driver out of a plurality of electrodes installed in a handling unit or a potential difference signal between one contact electrode installed in the handling unit and a contact electrode different from the electrodes installed in the handling unit. The device identifies a contact electrode contacted by driver's hand out of the plurality of electrodes installed in the handling unit. The device determines whether the driver's hand in contact with the identified contact electrode is the right hand or the left hand on the basis of a rotational state of the handling unit and a position of the contact electrode in the handling unit. The device identifies the heart beat from the potential difference signal amplified by an amplification factor determined on the basis of a result of determination.

Safe operation apparatus and method for moving object

A safe operation apparatus for a moving object includes: a distraction detection unit for detecting distraction information of a user operating a moving object; a controller for collecting the distraction information from the distraction detection unit, calculating a user's distraction state value, and controlling the moving object to be automatically operated or warning of the distraction state based on the distraction state value; and an automatic operation unit for automatically operating the moving object under the control of the controller. The apparatus further includes a communication unit for transmitting the user's distraction state to a remote control center or an adjacent different moving object under the control of the controller.

System and method for preventing drowsiness

A system and a method for preventing drowsiness are provided. The system for preventing drowsiness calculates brainwaves of a user by receiving a signal around a head of a user without contact, detects a state of the user based on the calculated brainwaves, and performs a necessary function according to the detected state of the user. Thus, convenience is increased when measuring the brainwaves of the driver using the contactless electrodes.

Method and System for Alerting Drivers

Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide an alerting alarm system designed to keep drowsy or otherwise inattentive drivers safe while driving. The system comprises an electronic device which comprises an ON/OFF switch, a reset button, a power source; for example a battery housing; a cover, a sound producing member, and a speaker. In some implementations, the device may be permanently affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In other implementations, the device may be detachably affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In still further implementations, the device may be free standing, and placed wherever the user desires without being affixed to anything.

System and Method for Responding to Driver Behavior

Methods of assessing driver behavior include monitoring vehicle systems and driver monitoring systems to accommodate for a driver's slow reaction time, attention lapse and/or alertness. When it is determined that a driver is drowsy, for example, the response system may modify the operation of one or more vehicle systems. The systems that may be modified include: visual devices, audio devices, tactile devices, antilock brake systems, automatic brake prefill systems, brake assist systems, auto cruise control systems, electronic stability control systems, collision warning systems, lane keep assist systems, blind spot indicator systems, electronic pretensioning systems and climate control systems.

Stimulatory effect estimation device, sleep depth estimation device, stimulatory effect estimation method, and vehicle control device

A stimulatory effect estimation device includes a stimulus generator 3 which applies a stimulus to a back seat passenger, an electroencephalogram 2 which measures the brain waves of the back seat passenger, a memory 4 , and an ECU 5 which specifies the brain wave indexes of stimulatory effects which surface in response to the stimuli both when the passenger is awake and when the passenger is asleep from the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is awake and the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is asleep. The ECU 5 estimates stimulatory effects when the passenger is asleep from stimulatory effects when the passenger is awake using a conversion model for converting the stimulatory effect when the passenger is awake and the stimulatory effects when the passenger is asleep on the basis of the brain wave indexes which surface when the same stimulus is applied when the passenger is awake and when the passenger is asleep, and selects a stimulus which is applied to the back seat passenger on the basis of the relationship between the stimulatory effects and the changes in sleep depth.

Biological body state assessment device

Disclosed is a biological body state assessment device capable of accurately assessing an absentminded state of a driver. The biological body state assessment device first acquires face image data of a face image capturing camera, detects an eye open time and a face direction left/right angle of a driver from face image data, calculates variation in the eye open time of the driver and variation in the face direction left/right angle of the driver, and performs threshold processing on the variation in the eye open time and the variation in the face direction left/right angle to detect the absentminded state of the driver. The biological body state assessment device assesses the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness of the driver in the future using a line fitting method on the basis of an absentminded detection flag and the variation in the eye open time, and when it is assessed that there is the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness, estimates an expected drowsiness occurrence time of the driver.

Method for classification of eye closures

The present invention generally relates to a method for improving the reliability of a portion of physiological data from an image sensor monitoring an operator positioned in an operator compartment of a vehicle. An embodiment of the method includes receiving, from the image sensor, physiological data including information relating to at least one of eye, face, head, arms and body motion of the operator, identifying an indication of at least an eyelid closure, eye movement or head movement of the operator based on the physiological data; comparing at least one of the physiological data and a lighting condition within the operator compartment with a set of rules for a current operator status; and classifying the type of eyelid closure, eye movement and/or head movement by correlating the identified eyelid closure, eye movement and/or head movement and a result of the comparison.

System And Method For Improving A Performance Estimation Of An Operator Of A Vehicle

System for improving a performance estimation of an operator of a vehicle, comprising a first module implementing a first method for estimating a performance state of vehicle operation, a second module implementing a second method for estimating at least one of a physiological and behavioural state of the operator, a device for sharing an estimated state between one of the first and the second module and the other one of the first and the second module, wherein the implemented estimation method of one of the first and the second module is adjusted based on the state of the other one of the first and the second module, thereby improving the estimation of at least one of the performance state of vehicle operation and the physiological and/or behavioural state of the operator.

Eye closure detection using structured illumination

A monitoring system and method for monitoring and/or predicting drowsiness of a driver of a vehicle or a machinery operator are provided. A set of infrared, IR, or near infrared, NIR, light sources, is arranged such that an amount of the light emitted from the light source incidents on an eye of the driver or operator. The light that impinges on the eye of the driver or operator forms a virtual image of the signal sources on the eye including the sclera and/or cornea. An image sensor obtains consecutive images capturing the reflected light, wherein each image will contain glints from at least a subset or all of the light sources. A drowsiness index can be determined based on the extracted information of the glints of the sequence of images, wherein the drowsiness index indicates a degree of drowsiness of the driver or operator.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE RESPIRATION ACTIVITY OF A SUBJECT

The invention relates to a method for monitoring the respiration activity of a subject, comprising the acquisition of a sensor signal of at least one Doppler-Radar sensor representing the respiration activity of a subject, the transformation of the sensor signal into a transformation signal being a series according to Formula (I) where ais a set of predetermined constant coefficients specific for one individual subject, and processing the transformation signal S(t). The transformation signal can be analysed with basic signal processing techniques that are applied in the field of inductive plethysmography. The invention is further related to a corresponding monitoring system. 2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the set of coefficients ais taken from a look-up table.3. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that the look-up table contains a plurality of different sets of coefficients a.4. The method according to claim 3 , characterized in that the subject is identified claim 3 , and one corresponding set of coefficients ais chosen from the plurality of sets of coefficients aaccording to the result of the identification.6. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that D(t) is the sum of the sensor signals D(t) claim 1 , i=1 to n from n sensors.7. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that a plurality of sensor signals D(t) claim 1 , i=1 to n is acquired from a plurality of n sensors claim 1 ,{'sub': 'k', 'and one set of coefficients ais determined for each one of these n sensors.'}1018. System according to claim 9 , characterized by a plurality of Doppler-Radar sensors () disposed at different positions within a measurement range.1120. System according to claim 10 , characterized in that said sensor transformation unit () is provided for transforming a sensor signal D(t) of each sensor i into a transformation signal S(t) and to summarize the resulting transformation signals S(t) to a summarized transformation ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING A SUBJECT IN A SENSOR BASED MONITORING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method and device for identifying a subject in a sensor based monitoring system. This method comprises an acquisition step wherein sensors of a sensor array acquire subject related sensor signals, a pattern extraction step wherein a signal pattern is derived from the sensor signals acquired in the preceding acquisition step, and an identification step wherein the signal pattern derived in the preceding pattern extraction step is compared to predetermined signal patterns, each predetermined signal pattern being related to a subject profile, to identify a subject profile whose predetermined signal pattern related thereto matches the derived signal pattern. 1. A method for identifying a subject in a sensor-based monitoring system comprising an array of sensors comprising Doppler radar sensors , said method comprising the following steps:an acquisition step wherein the Doppler radar sensors of said sensor array acquire subject-related sensor signals, which subject-related sensor signals are representative of the subject's thorax motion due to respiration;a pattern extraction step wherein a signal pattern is derived from the sensor signals acquired in the preceding acquisition step;an identification step wherein the signal pattern derived in the preceding pattern extraction step is compared to predetermined signal patterns, each predetermined signal pattern being related to a subject profile, to identify a subject profile whose predetermined signal pattern related thereto matches the derived signal pattern; anda configuration step following the identification step, wherein said array is configurated for a subsequent monitoring step wherein the subject is monitored,said array being configured according to the identified subject profile,wherein the configuration of said array in said configuration step comprises the determination of a sub-set of sensors comprised in the array to be used in the monitoring step.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The ...

Drowsiness detection method and associated device

A drowsiness detection method for detecting drowsiness of a detection target is provided. The method includes a data collecting process including steps of: detecting physiological symptom information of the detection target; determining whether the detection target satisfies a predetermined drowsiness threshold condition according to the physiological symptom information; when the detection target satisfies the predetermined drowsiness threshold condition, triggering a stimulation event on the detection target; determining whether a response event is received from the detection target in response to the stimulation event; when the response event is not received, determining whether the stimulation event satisfies a threshold strength condition; and recording the physiological symptom information as a corresponding drowsiness detection condition of the detection target when the stimulation event satisfies the threshold strength condition.

Generating an alarm based on brain wave patterns of a user

A method and a device are disclosed including detecting a brainwave pattern associated with a particular mental and/or physical state of a user, classifying the detected brainwave pattern to identify the particular mental/physical state of the user, and generating an alarm signal to notify the user, other authority, and/or to be used otherwise. In various embodiments, the brainwave pattern data may be recorded and used for statistical analysis, work or process scheduling, or other management decisions. In various embodiments, the brainwave pattern is detected and/or recorded using a cap or harness with embedded electrodes, a controller for controlling the electrodes, collecting data, transmitting the data to a local or central data storage device, and generating an alarm.

Activity regulation based on biometric data

Disclosed are devices, systems, apparatus, methods, products, and other implementations, including a method that includes obtaining biometric data of a user, and generating instruction data, presentable on a user interface, based on data relating to one or more activities to be completed by the user and based on the biometric data of the user. In some embodiments, obtaining the biometric data may include measuring one or more of, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, temperature, speech-related attributes, breath, and/or eye behavior.

Line-of-sight direction determination device and line-of-sight direction determination method

A line-of-sight direction determination device includes: a line-symmetric position determiner that determines that the corneal reflection image of a left eye or a right eye is located at a line-symmetric position with respect to the center line of the pupils of the left and right eyes; and a line-of-sight direction determiner that determines, from the line-symmetric position determination result, a line-of-sight direction at a specific position including the installation position of an imaging unit or an irradiation unit at the substantially same position as the imaging unit. The line-of-sight direction determination device determines that the corneal reflection image is line symmetric and, from this line symmetry property, determines a specific line-of-sight direction.

PROVISION OF ATYPICAL BRAIN ACTIVITY ALERTS

Computer-implemented techniques are disclosed for analyzing physiology data captured by biosensors and for providing alerts based on the biosensor data. The biosensor data is captured non-invasively and is analyzed to identify atypical brain activity that can result from illness, injury, disease, and seizures. The biosensor data can include electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and accelerometer data. The data is sent to a web service for analysis, and to determine whether an alert should be generated. The alerts, based on the biosensor data captured from the individual, are received from the web service. An output related to physiology is rendered based on an alert being received from the web service. 1. A computer-implemented method for physiology analysis comprising:capturing biosensor data from a person;sending the biosensor data to a mobile device;providing the biosensor data to a cloud-computing environment;processing the biosensor data to identify atypical brain activity; andproviding an alert based on the atypical brain activity that was detected.2. The method of wherein the biosensor data includes one or more of electrodermal activity claim 1 , accelerometer data claim 1 , and skin temperature.3. The method of wherein the processing is performed in the cloud-computing environment.4. The method of wherein the mobile device is incorporated as part of a biosensor.5. The method of wherein the atypical brain activity comprises a SUDEP risk claim 1 , an epileptiform seizure claim 1 , a drug reaction claim 1 , stress claim 1 , depression claim 1 , compulsive behavior claim 1 , ictal brain activity claim 1 , inter-ictal brain activity claim 1 , a tonic-clonic seizure claim 1 , a partial complex seizure claim 1 , pain claim 1 , anxiety claim 1 , a panic attack claim 1 , an epileptic seizure claim 1 , a sleep disorder claim 1 , a respiratory sleep problem claim 1 , an heart attack claim 1 , a reaction to medication claim 1 , a bipolar attack claim 1 , distracted ...

DROWSINESS SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

A drowsiness sign notification system that gives a drowsiness sign notice to a driver that shows a drowsiness sign includes a driver monitor and a controller. The driver monitor detects the driver state being a state of the driver. The controller executes a drowsiness level estimation process in which a drowsiness level of the driver from a plurality of drowsiness levels based on the driver state. And, the controller executes an accumulation process in which a drowsiness point that is numerical value corresponding to the drowsiness level estimated in the drowsiness level estimation process is accumulated. Then, when an accumulation value of the drowsiness point calculated in the accumulation process exceeds a predetermined threshold, the controller determines that the driver shows the drowsiness sign. 1. A drowsiness sign notification system that gives a drowsiness sign notice to a driver that shows a drowsiness sign ,the drowsiness sign notification system comprising:a driver monitor configured to detect a driver state being a state of the driver; anda controller configured to make a request of the drowsiness sign notice based on the driver state,wherein the controller is configured to:execute a drowsiness level estimation process in which a drowsiness level of the driver is estimated based on the driver state from a plurality of drowsiness levels, each of which shows a degree of drowsiness and is classified by the degree of drowsiness;execute an accumulation process in which a drowsiness point that is a numerical value corresponding to the drowsiness level estimated in the drowsiness level estimation process is accumulated; andexecute a drowsiness sign determination process in which it is determined that the driver shows the drowsiness sign when an accumulation value of the drowsiness point calculated in the accumulation process exceeds a predetermined threshold.2. The drowsiness sign notification system according to claim 1 ,wherein, in the drowsiness level ...

TECHNIQUE FOR EFFICIENT RETRIEVAL OF PERSONALITY DATA

A technique for enabling efficient retrieval of a digital representation of personality data of a user () by a client device () from a server () is disclosed, wherein the digital representation of the personality data is processed at the client device () to provide a user-adapted service to the user (). A method implementation of the technique is performed by the server () and comprises storing a neural network being trained to compute personality data of a user based on input obtained from the user (), receiving, from the client device (), a request for a digital representation of personality data for a user (), and sending, to the client device (), the requested digital representation of the personality data of the user (), wherein the personality data of the user is computed using the neural network based on input obtained from the user (). 1. A method including a retrieval of a digital representation of personality data of a user by a client device from a server , the method being performed by the server and comprising:storing a neural network trained to compute personality data of a user based on input obtained from the user;receiving, from the client device, a request for a digital representation of personality data for a user; andsending, to the client device, the requested digital representation of the personality data of the user, the digital representation of the personality data of the user being processed at the client device to provide a user-adapted service to the user, wherein the personality data of the user is computed using the neural network based on input obtained from the user, and wherein the method further comprises:receiving feedback characterizing the user;updating the neural network based on the feedback; andsending, to the client device, a digital representation of updated personality data of the user, wherein the updated personality data of the user is computed using the updated neural network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE CAPACITY OF A CREW MEMBER OF AN AIRCRAFT

A monitoring device comprising at least one measurement module for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the crew member, at least one consolidation module for consolidating the measured physiological parameter or parameters, a fusion module for fusing the consolidated physiological parameter or parameters in order to detect at least one physiological status of the crew member, a filtering module for filtering the physiological status or statuses, a determination module for determining a level of incapacity of the crew member, a transmission module for transmitting a signal indicative of the level of incapacity of the crew member to a user device. 1. A method for monitoring a capacity of a crew member of an aircraft , comprising the following steps:measuring, which is implemented by at least one measurement module, comprising measuring at least one physiological parameter regarding the crew member and in supplying at least one associated confidence score to the at least one measurement module;consolidating, which is implemented by at least one consolidation module, comprising consolidating the at least one measured physiological parameter and determining at least one consolidated confidence score regarding the consolidated physiological parameter;fusing, which is implemented by a fusion module, comprising fusing the consolidated physiological parameter or parameters to detect at least one physiological status of the crew member from at least one physiological status detection function;filtering, which is implemented by a filtering module, comprising filtering the at least one physiological status detected in the fusion step to retain a most probable physiological status;determining, which is implemented by a determination module, comprising determining a level of incapacity of the crew member from the most probable physiological status determined in the filtering step;transmitting, which is implemented by a transmission module, comprising transmitting to ...

OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT DEVICE AND OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT METHOD

An operation aptitude judgment device includes a perception difficulty space detection unit that detects a perception difficulty space in which a perception object as an object that the user should perceive when the user performs a planned operation is difficult for the user to perceive based on vicinal object information acquired from a vicinal object detection device that detects a vicinal object existing in a vicinity of the user; a user perception movement detection unit that detects a user perception movement, as a movement of the user when the user tries to perceive the perception object, based on user movement information acquired from a user movement detection device that detects a movement of the user; and an operation aptitude level calculation unit that calculates the operation aptitude level of the user based on the perception difficulty space and the user perception movement. 115-. (canceled)16. An operation aptitude judgment device that judges an operation aptitude level indicating in how suitable condition a user is to perform a planned operation that should be carried out , the operation aptitude judgment device comprising:a perception difficulty space detection unit to detect perception difficulty space in which a perception object as an object that the user should perceive when the user performs the planned operation is difficult for the user to perceive based on vicinal object information acquired from a vicinal object detection device that detects a vicinal object existing in a vicinity of the user, and importance of the perception difficulty space;a user perception movement detection unit to detect a user perception movement, as a movement of the user when the user tries to perceive the perception object, a counter-obstruction perception movement as a user perception movement when the user tries to perceive a potential perception object as a perception object that can exist in the perception difficulty space, and a level of the counter- ...

VEHICULAR NOTIFICATION APPARATUS

A vehicular notification apparatus detects an emotion of a driver based on a line-of-sight detection result and a brain activity detection result, and performs control to suppress notification in response to that the detected emotion of the driver is uncomfortable. 1. A vehicular notification apparatus , comprising:a line-of-sight detector configured to detect a line of sight of a driver of a vehicle to provide a line-of-sight detection result;a brain activity detector configured to detect a brain activity of the driver to provide a brain activity detection result; and (i) to determine whether a notification-required condition occurs;', '(ii) to detect an emotion of the driver based on the line-of-sight detection result and the brain activity detection result, and', '(iii) to perform control so as to suppress notification in response to that the detected emotion of the driver is uncomfortable,, 'the controller configured'}, 'at least one controller connected with the line-of-sight detector and the brain activity detector via a communication line,'}wherein the controller is configured to detect the emotion of the driver in response to that a notification is performed,wherein in response to that the detected emotion is uncomfortable and a cause of being uncomfortable is undetermined, the controller is configured to issue an inquiry about the cause of being uncomfortable to the driver,wherein in response to issuing the inquiry and then receiving an answer indicating that the cause of being uncomfortable is an intention of the driver , the controller is configured to reduce a frequency of inquiries if the frequency of inquiries is determined to be higher than a threshold value.2. A vehicular notification apparatus , comprising:a line-of-sight detector configured to detect a line of sight of a driver of a vehicle to provide a line-of-sight detection result;a brain activity detector configured to detect a brain activity of the driver to provide a brain activity detection ...

DOZING PREVENTION METHOD, AND DOZING PREVENTION DEVICE

A method for preventing dozing off, comprising the steps of: a measurement step measuring human heartbeats; a decision step (S to S) generating a trigger, hereinafter referred to as a “drowsiness trigger”, for indicating occurrence of drowsiness when a state in which a time interval between adjacent heartbeats, hereinafter referred to as a “heartbeat interval”, is longer than the previous heartbeat interval consecutively occurs; and a warning step (S) giving a warning to prevent dozing off when the drowsiness trigger is generated. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for preventing dozing off , comprising the steps of:a measurement step measuring human heartbeats;a decision step generating a trigger, hereinafter referred to as a “drowsiness trigger”, for indicating occurrence of drowsiness when a state in which a time interval between adjacent heartbeats, hereinafter referred to as a “heartbeat interval”, is longer than the previous heartbeat interval consecutively occurs; anda warning step giving a warning to prevent dozing off when the drowsiness trigger is generated.16. The method according to claim 15 , whereinin the decision step, the drowsiness trigger is generated when the state in which the heartbeat interval is longer consecutively occurs not less than four times.17. The method according to claim 16 , whereinin the decision step, the drowsiness trigger is generated when the state in which the heartbeat interval is longer consecutively occurs and a difference between the first heartbeat interval and the last heartbeat interval in the heartbeat intervals consecutively occurring not less than four times exceeds a predetermined time.18. The method according to claim 17 , whereinthe predetermined time is not less than 60 ms.19. The method according to claim 15 , whereina R-R interval which is an interval between R waves in an electrocardiographic signal is used as the heartbeat interval.20. The method according to claim 16 , whereina R-R interval which is an interval ...

Activity regulation based on biometric data

Disclosed are devices, systems, apparatus, methods, products, and other implementations, including a method that includes obtaining biometric data of a user, and generating instruction data, presentable on a user interface, based on data relating to one or more activities to be completed by the user and based on the biometric data of the user. In some embodiments, obtaining the biometric data may include measuring one or more of, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, temperature, speech-related attributes, breath, and/or eye behavior.

Glucose Measuring Device for Use in Personal Area Network

A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety. 1a client unit including a client wireless communication module and a glucose sensor in contact with a bodily fluid to determine a glucose level in the bodily fluid and generate corresponding glucose data, the bodily fluid comprising one of blood or interstitial fluid; and 'wherein the automobile comprises programming that includes one or more acceptable glucose level ranges, and wherein one or more functions of the automobile is configured to be disabled until the received glucose data is within the one or more acceptable glucose level ranges.', 'an automobile including an automobile communication module configured to communicate with the client unit to receive the glucose data from the client unit;'}. A data communication system, comprising: This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 14/176,822 filed on Feb. 10, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,730,584, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/426,887 filed on Apr. 20, 2009, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,647,269, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/861,625 filed on Jun. 4, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,066,639, entitled “Glucose Measuring Device For Use In Personal Area Network”, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/477,730 filed on Jun. 10, 2003, entitled “Glucose Measuring Device For Use In Personal Area Network”, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.This invention relates to a device and method for determining and ...

SAFETY DRIVING SYSTEM

A method for monitoring physical conditions of an operator of a driving apparatus is described. The method includes obtaining an identity of the operator, acquiring signals indicating a physical condition of the operator, and determining whether the physical condition as indicated by the signals has breached a predetermined threshold. Further, when it is determined that the physical condition as indicated by the signals has breached a predetermined threshold, the method includes generating a first status indicating the operator suffers an abnormal physical condition, obtaining a current location of the driving apparatus, generating a first notification based on the first status, the first notification indicating the identity of the operator and the current location of the driving apparatus, the first notification describing the first user suffers the abnormal physical condition, and transmitting the first notification to a data receiver in a healthcare facility. 1. A method for monitoring one or more physical conditions of an operator of a driving apparatus to improve safety , the method being implemented by a server comprising one or more of a processor configured to execute machine-readable instructions , the method comprising:managing user information for a plurality of operators including a first operator;obtaining, via a communications network, from a driving apparatus associated with the first operator, real-time driving information regarding the driving apparatus being currently operated by the first operator, the real-time driving information including a first status indicating a physical condition of the first operator whiling currently operating the driving apparatus;determining, for the first operator, whether the physical condition of the first operator has breached a predetermined threshold; determining a risk level posed by the first operator based on the physical condition of the first operator, the risk level indicating a level of danger to public ...

WEARABLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR OF A VEHICLE OPERATOR

A system uses a wearable electronic device to monitoring behavior of an operator of a vehicle. The wearable device is worn on the head of the operator of the vehicle and includes one or more motion sensors. A processor of the wearable device or of a proximate portable electronic device receives data from the one or more motion sensors and detects a pattern of motion based on the data. The system then may determine a physiological state or physical behavior of the driver based on the detected patterns or motion. Detected physiological states may include head bobs associated with sleepiness. Detected physical behaviors may include dangerous behaviors such as phone usage, prolonged gazes, sudden lane changes, or hard braking or steering. 1. A system for monitoring behavior of an operator of a vehicle , comprising:a wearable electronic device configured to be worn on the head of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the wearable electronic device comprises an accelerometer and a gyroscope;a processor; and receive, from the accelerometer and gyroscope, data that is indicative of motion and orientation of the wearable electronic device,', 'process the received data to detect a pattern of motion of the wearable electronic device,', 'determine whether the detected pattern of motion corresponds to a pattern of motion of a distracted driver, and', 'when the processor determines that the detected pattern of motion of the wearable electronic device corresponds to a pattern of motion of a distracted driver, cause an electronic device to output an alert., 'a computer-readable medium containing programming instructions that are configured to cause the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the programming instructions that are configured to cause the processor to process the received data to detect the pattern of motion of the wearable electronic device comprise instructions to:determine a forward-facing direction;identify an angular displacement of the operator's head with ...

ROBOTIC VEHICLE CONTROL

A vehicle includes a detection system configured to acquire data regarding operation of the vehicle, and a robotic driving device configured to provide robotic control of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a control system configured to determine whether the robotic driving device is activated, such that the vehicle is in robotic driving mode; receive a request by a prospective operator of the vehicle to deactivate the robotic driving device to initiate a manual driving mode; determine whether the prospective operator is impaired based on the data; and selectively grant or refuse the request based on the determination. 1. A method of responding to an emergency situation in a vehicle , comprising:receiving threshold data indicative of an emergency situation;acquiring operation data regarding operation of the vehicle, wherein the operation data includes data regarding a non-operator passenger of the vehicle;determining whether an emergency situation exists based on the threshold data and the operation data;selectively activating a robotic driving mode to direct the vehicle to an emergency response location selected based on the emergency situation determination; andturning the vehicle off after arrival at the emergency response location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a control system prevents deactivation of the robotic driving mode during the direction of the vehicle to the emergency response location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation data includes a state characteristic of the non-operator passenger claim 1 , wherein the state characteristic includes an indication of at least one of a cognitive response ability claim 1 , a heart rate claim 1 , a tremor claim 1 , a blood alcohol level claim 1 , a blood flow level claim 1 , a pupil dilation level claim 1 , a vision acuity level claim 1 , and a presence of an impairing drug claim 1 , such as marijuana.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation data includes a driving characteristic of an ...

Electrode units for sensing physiological electrical activity

Systems and apparatus for monitoring physiological electrical activity of an individual include a first electrode unit for receiving a first signal indicative of electrical activity at a first location on a body of the individual and a second electrode unit for receiving a second signal indicative of electrical activity at a second location on the body of the individual. Each of the first and second electrode units may be operated in a field-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is placed on or in proximity to the individual's skin. The first and second electrode units comprise a capacitive sensor element, and the capacitive sensor element of each of the electrode units comprising an electrodynamic sensor which is sensitive to electromagnetic waves; and an antenna comprising an electrically conductive radiating element for receiving electromagnetic waves. The field-sensing mode can be either non-contact field-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is placed on the individual's clothing or a contact field-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is placed directly on the individual's skin.

System, Method and Apparatus for Driver Training System with Stress Management

A method of training a trainee includes a sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee. The method includes presenting a training segment in the simulation while monitoring inputs from the trainee. Data is read from the sensor and an instantaneous stress level of the trainee is calculated from the data. If the instantaneous stress level greater than a predetermined value, a stress-change feature is selected that will reduce stress and applying the stress-change feature to the training segment, thereby reducing complexity of the training segment for reducing the instantaneous stress of the trainee. for example, the stress-change feature is changing the weather, adding/removing bad drivers, adding/removing pedestrians, etc. 1. A training system , the training system providing training on operation of a vehicle to a trainee , the training system comprising:a computer, the computer having a storage device;a plurality of training segments stored on the storage device and accessible by the computer;one or more graphics displays operatively coupled to the computer;a sensor operatively coupled to the computer, the sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee;software running on the computer, the software presents the training segments to the trainee, simulating operation of the vehicle under control of the trainee through operator controls;while the software presents the training segments to the trainee, the software reads data from the sensor and the software calculates an instantaneous stress level of the trainee from the data;if the instantaneous stress level exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the software notifies a trainer; andif the instantaneous stress level does not exceed the first predetermined threshold and the instantaneous stress level exceeds a second predetermined threshold, then the software selects a stress-change feature that will reduce stress and applies the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTI TEXTING IN CELL PHONES DURING VEHICLE DRIVING

The embodiments herein provide a system and method for enabling anti-texting feature in a cell phone when the cell phone is operated by a driver in a dangerous manner such as text messaging or holding the cell phone to the driver's ear while driving a vehicle. The system creates a green zone or life zone around a driver's seat that controls the driver not to participate in distracting activities while driving a vehicle. The system comprises a sensor module, Bluetooth transmitter, and a Bluetooth receiver installed in driver's cell phone. The Bluetooth transmitters are placed at different locations in vehicle and analyzes the driver behavior while driving the vehicle. The sensor in vehicle monitors the driver behavior and transmits appropriate signals. The Bluetooth receiver receives the signals from the transmitter and disables keypad interface of the driver cell phone through an anti-texting application. 1. A system for preventing anti-texting and making calls by a driver of a vehicle during a vehicle driving condition , the system comprising:a sensor module for detecting a vehicle running condition;a Bluetooth transmitter mounted on a windshield or dash board of a vehicle for creating a safe life zone or green zone around a driver seat; anda Bluetooth receiver, and wherein the Bluetooth transmitter sends a disable signal to the Bluetooth receiver to prevent texting operation or making calls, when the driver of the vehicle operates a mobile communication device for texting or messaging or initiating a call while driving a vehicle based on a sensor output;a master control module, and wherein the master control module is communicatively connected to a main control system of the vehicle;a plurality of slave modules, wherein the plurality of slave modules is positioned within vehicle around a diver seat and is communicatively coupled to the master control module;wherein the master control module is configured to establish a short range wireless communication network ...

SMART SEAT MONITORING SYSTEM

A seat monitoring system comprises a first layer of one or more fluid bladders packaged within a seat, a pump in fluid communication with the first layer, the pump operable to increase fluid pressure of each bladder within the first layer, an array of one or more sensors in fluid communication with the first layer and operative to sense pressure and pressure changes within each bladder within the first layer and a controller configured to: collect pressure data; determine from the pressure data a monitored parameter relevant to a subject in the seat; and change an aspect of the seat based on the monitored parameter. Methods of using the seat monitoring system can include determining a drowsiness threshold and altering a user that he or she is getting drowsy. 1. A seat monitoring system comprising:a first layer of one or more fluid bladders packaged within a seat;a pump in fluid communication with the first layer, the pump operable to increase fluid pressure of each bladder within the first layer;an array of one or more sensors in fluid communication with the first layer and operative to sense pressure and pressure changes within each bladder within the first layer; and collect pressure data;', 'determine from the pressure data a monitored parameter relevant to a subject in the seat; and', 'change an aspect of the seat based on the monitored parameter., 'a controller configured to2. The seat monitoring system of further comprising:an array of one or more actuators for controlling the first layer and configured to communicate with the controller and the pump;wherein the array of one or more actuators and the pump receive commands from the controller based on the monitored parameter to increase or decrease fluid pressure in one or more bladders within the first layer.3. The seat monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the monitored parameter is at least one vital sign including the subject's heart rate and the subject's respiration rate4. The seat monitoring system of ...

System and Method for Fusing Information Related to a Driver of a Vehicle

A method, apparatus and computer program product of determining a state of a vehicle driver, the method comprising: receiving an image of the driver captured by a hyper spectral camera capable of imaging body features invisible to a human; receiving telemetry information from a car telemetry system; analyzing the image to receive at least one indicator to a clinical parameter of the driver; and fusing the at least one indicator with the telemetry information to obtain an assessment to a stress level of the driver. 1. A method of determining a state of a vehicle driver , to be performed by a device comprising a processor and a memory device , the method comprising:receiving an image of the driver captured by a hyper spectral camera capable of imaging body features invisible to a human;receiving telemetry information from a car telemetry system;analyzing the image to receive at least one indicator to a clinical parameter of the driver; andfusing the at least one indicator with the telemetry information to obtain an assessment to a stress level of the driver.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining and taking an action in response to the stress level exceeding a predetermined threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the action is affecting a behavior of a car system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the car system is an autonomous driving system.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the behavior relates to changing parameters in accordance with a weather condition and driver behavior.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the action is collecting information to be provided to an insurer or making an offer to the driver.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising collecting information related to a multiplicity of drivers in a road claim 2 , and issuing an alert related to a road claim 2 , subject to a multiplicity of drivers having stress levels exceeding a threshold.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving data from an additional source ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING PILOT INCOMPETENCE BASED ON VITAL SIGNS AND HEAD MOUNTED SENSORS

A system for monitoring a pilot's health is provided herein. The system may include: a head mounted device mountable to a head of a pilot; at least one vital signs sensor couplable to a body portion of said pilot and configured to obtain vital signs data associated with said pilot; at least one head sensor configured to obtain head-related data associated with the head of said pilot; and a computer processor configured to receive the vital signs data and the head-related data as an input and generate as an output, an indication of pilot incompetence, based on predefined criteria. 1. A system comprising:a head mounted device mountable to a head of a pilot;at least one vital signs sensor couplable to a body part of said pilot and configured to repeatedly obtain in real time, vital signs data associated with said pilot;at least one accelerometer embedded within said head mounted device and configured to repeatedly obtain in real time, head-related data associated with position and orientation of the head of said pilot; anda computer processor configured to: simultaneously receive the vital signs data and the head-related data as an input to a decision function; andgenerate, as an output of the decision function, a prediction of pilot incompetence, before the pilot incompetence has occurred, based on said input and predefined criteria,wherein the at least one vital signs sensor comprises at least one Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) sensor and at least one reflective photoplethysmograph (PPG) sensor.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the vital signs data is indicative of at least one: heartbeat rate claim 1 , saturation of peripheral oxygen claim 1 , perfusion level claim 1 , and Electroencephalogram (EEG) claim 1 , associated with said pilot.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the head-related data further comprises at least one of: head inertial data and muscle tone level of a neck of the pilot.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the input ...

ON-VEHICLE SITUATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

An on-vehicle situation detection apparatus may include a detection unit to identify a driver and acquire driver status data and data about vehicle driving information or vehicle surrounding obstacles, a driving pattern learning unit to learn and store a driving pattern of a driver, based on the data acquired by the detection unit, a weighted value determination unit to determine a weighted value assigned to the information data acquired by the detection unit, based on the driving pattern learned by the driving pattern learning unit, a determination unit to determine a safe driving state of the driver, based on the data to which the weighted value determined by the weighted value determination unit is assigned, and a warning unit to warn the driver when the driver is determined to be not in the safe driving state. 1. An on-vehicle situation detection apparatus comprising:a detection unit to identify a driver and acquire driver status data, vehicle driving information data and vehicle surrounding obstacle data;a driving pattern learning unit to process and store a current driving pattern of a driver, based on the data acquired by the detection unit;a weighted value determination unit to determine a weighted value assigned to the information data acquired by the detection unit, based on the driving pattern learned by the driving pattern learning unit;a determination unit to determine a safe driving state of the driver, based on the data; anda warning unit to warn the driver when the driving state of the driver is determined to be not in the safe driving state by the determination unit.2. The on-vehicle situation detection apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a memory unit configured to store the data.3. The on-vehicle situation detection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the detection unit comprises a driver status detection section which comprises one or more of an infrared LED imaging device claim 1 , a steering wheel speed detection sensor claim 1 , a steering ...

Arousal level determination device

An arousal level determination device, which determines an arousal level of a driver driving a vehicle, includes a detection part and a determination part. The detection part is configured to detect an amount of body movement indicating a magnitude of movement of a body of the driver. The determination part is configured to determine the arousal level of the driver. The determination part determines that the driver is in an initial stage of decline in the arousal level when the amount of body movement has a decreasing trend.

COGNITIVE LOAD DRIVING ASSISTANT

In one embodiment, a cognitive load driving assistant increases driving safety based on cognitive loads. In operation, the cognitive load driving assistant computes a current cognitive load of a driver based on sensor data. If the current cognitive load exceeds a threshold cognitive load, then the cognitive load driving assistant modifies the driving environment to reduce the cognitive load required to perform the primary driving task and/secondary task(s), such as texting via a cellular phone. The cognitive load driving assistant may modify the driving environment indirectly via sensory feedback to the driver or directly through reducing the complexity of the primary driving task and/or secondary tasks. In particular, if the driver is exhibiting elevated cognitive loads typically associated with distracted driving, then the cognitive load driving assistant modifies the driving environment to allow the driver to devote appropriate mental resources to the primary driving task, thereby increasing driving safety. 1. A computer-readable storage medium including instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to perform the steps of:computing a current cognitive load associated with a driver while the driver is operating a vehicle based on data received via one or more sensors;determining that the current cognitive load exceeds a threshold cognitive load; andin response, causing one or more actions to occur that are intended to reduce the current cognitive load associated with the driver.2. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein causing one or more actions to occur comprises configuring a display screen to display the current cognitive load.3. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein causing one or more actions to occur comprises configuring an entertainment subsystem to reduce the volume of an audio signal.4. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein causing one or more actions to occur comprises ...

COGNITIVE STABILIZER WHEELS FOR VEHICLES

An embodiment of the invention provides a method and system including a sensor on a vehicle and a processor connected to the sensor. The processor determines a probability of falling based on input from the sensor, whether the probability of falling exceeds a threshold, and a state of an operator of the vehicle. An actuator connected to the processor receives a signal from the processor when the probability of falling exceeds the threshold and when the state of the operator includes an impaired state. Stabilizer wheels are connected to the actuator, where the signal includes a command to deploy the stabilizer wheels. 1. A method comprising:receiving input from a sensor on a vehicle;determining a probability of falling based on the input;determining whether the probability of falling exceeds a threshold;determining a state of an operator of the vehicle with a processor;sending a signal to an actuator on the vehicle when the probability of falling exceeds the threshold and when the state of the operator includes an impaired state, the signal including a command to deploy stabilizer wheels on the vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the impaired state is selected from the group consisting of fatigued claim 1 , nauseous claim 1 , stressed claim 1 , intoxicated claim 1 , distracted claim 1 , and drowsy.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said determining of the state of the operator includes at least one of:analysis of a facial expression of the operator captured by a camera; oranalysis of audible input captured by a microphone, said audible input is selected from the group consisting of detected keywords, tone of spoken words, frequency of the spoken words, and pitch of the spoken words.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising creating and maintaining a profile of the operator claim 1 , the profile of the operator including at least one of a neurological disease claim 1 , a history of past falls claim 1 , or a history of past near ...

INTOXICATION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An ordering module is configured to receive an order for delivery of one or more intoxicants to a user of a mobile device by an intoxicant vendor. An intoxication module is configured to determine an intoxication level of the user of the mobile device based on at least one of: perspiration of the user measured using a perspiration sensor of a first wearable device; a heart rate of the user measured using a heartrate sensor of a second wearable device; an acceleration of the mobile device measured using an accelerometer of the mobile device; a voice input captured using a microphone of the mobile device; and an image of the user captured using a camera of the mobile device. The ordering module is configured to transmit the order for delivery of the one or more intoxicants and the intoxication level of the user to the intoxicant vendor via a network. 1. An intoxicant ordering system , comprising:an ordering module configured to receive an order for delivery of one or more intoxicants to a user of a mobile device by an intoxicant vendor; perspiration of the user measured using a perspiration sensor of a first wearable device;', 'a heart rate of the user measured using a heartrate sensor of a second wearable device;', 'an acceleration of the mobile device measured using an accelerometer of the mobile device;', 'a voice input captured using a microphone of the mobile device; and', 'an image of the user captured using a camera of the mobile device,', 'wherein the ordering module is configured to transmit the order for delivery of the one or more intoxicants and the intoxication level of the user to the intoxicant vendor via a network., 'an intoxication module configured to determine an intoxication level of the user of the mobile device based on at least one of2. The intoxicant ordering system of wherein the intoxication module is configured to determine the intoxication level of the user based on the perspiration of the user measured using the perspiration sensor of a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING DRIVER

A system for monitoring a driver comprises that a first sensor configured to detect first physical condition information of the driver, a second sensor configured to detect first driving state information of a vehicle; and a controller configured to determine whether a physical condition of the driver is abnormal on the basis of the first physical condition information, and determine whether a driving pattern of the driver is abnormal on the basis of the first driving state information. 1. A system for monitoring a driver , comprising:a first sensor configured to detect first physical condition information of the driver;a second sensor configured to detect first driving state information of a vehicle; and determine whether a physical condition of the driver is abnormal on the basis of the first physical condition information, and', 'determine whether a driving pattern of the driver is abnormal on the basis of the first driving state information., 'a controller configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller includes a storage configured to store big data analysis values regarding second physical condition information of the driver claim 1 , andwherein the controller is further configured to determine whether a physical condition of the driver is abnormal on the basis of a result of comparison between the first physical condition information and the second physical condition information.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes a wearable device configured to be worn by the driver claim 1 , the wearable device configured to:detect a heart rate of the driver, andtransmit the heart rate to the controller through wireless communication.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes a heart rate monitor disposed in a steering wheel of the vehicle claim 1 , the heart rate monitor configured to detect a heart rate of the driver through a hand of the driver in contact with the heart rate monitor.5 ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, VEHICLE, SMART APPARATUS, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

A wireless communication system includes a wearable device transmitting advertising packet data, a vehicle, and a smart apparatus. The vehicle receives the advertising packet data, connects with the wearable device if a user is present in the vehicle, and transmits set packet data to the smart apparatus. The smart apparatus receives the advertising packet data, connects with the wearable device if the user is not present in the vehicle, and receives the set packet data to disconnect the wearable device. 1. A wireless communication system comprising:a wearable device configured to transmit advertising packet data;a vehicle; anda smart apparatus,wherein the vehicle receives the advertising packet data, connects with the wearable device if a user is present in the vehicle, and transmits set packet data to the smart apparatus; andwherein the smart apparatus receives the advertising packet data, connects with the wearable device if the user is not present in the vehicle, and receives the set packet data to disconnect the wearable device.2. The wireless communication system of claim 1 , wherein the advertising packet data includes data for setting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection between the wearable device and the vehicle or the smart apparatus.3. The wireless communication system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device periodically transmits biometric information data to the vehicle or the smart apparatus.4. The wireless communication system of claim 3 , wherein the biometric information data includes data including at least one of heart rate information and motion information of the user.5. The wireless communication system of claim 1 , wherein the set packet data includes data indicating that the user is present in the vehicle.6. A vehicle comprising:a communication device configured to receive advertising packet data from a wearable device and to transmit set packet data to a smart apparatus; anda controller configured to control connection with the wearable ...

Heart Beat Monitoring Device

The present invention provides a system for vehicle security, personalization, cardiac activity and respiratory monitoring of a driver wherein active electrocardiography of a driver is mapped and in case of drivers' abnormal heart numbers or passing out under the influence of alcohol, the monitor takes the control of the vehicle and stops it precisely. The monitor further makes the automatic emergency call to pre-input contact and also provide the security to vehicle to restrict unauthorized access. 1: The current invention aims to provide a heart monitoring device where:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the device according to , can be attached to the steering of the car;'}{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}], 'the device according to , can be attached to the seat belt of the car, the device according to , is a mean of keeping an active profiling of the heart;'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, "the device according to , keeps an active profiling of driver's respiration;"}{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}], 'the device according to , provides mean of temperature sensing while rim tracks changes in palm and the device according to , provides mean of maintaining ambient temperature;'}2: The heart monitoring device further provide means to alert the contacts in case the driver is detected with abnormal cardiac activity , provides means to alert the emergency pre-input contacts , stops the car and lock the car if the driver faints or passes out because of medical condition or alcohol intake. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the xeroxographic reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure in exactly the form it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ONLINE NON-INTRUSIVE FATIGUE-STATE DETECTION IN A ROBOTIC CO-WORKING ENVIRONMENT

A method and a robotic system for online localized fatigue-state detection of a subject in a co-working environment using a non-intrusive approach is disclosed. A force sensor, mounted on the robotic system is capable of capturing effective force applied by local muscles of the subject co-working with the robotic system, providing a non-intrusive sensing. The captured force is analyzed on-line by the robotic system to detect current fatigue state of the subject and proactively predict the future state of the subject. Thus, enables alerting the subject before time avoiding any possible accident. 1. A robotic system for non-intrusive fatigue-state detection in a co-working environment , wherein the robotic system comprises:one or more processors;an Input/Output (I/O) interface; receive, from a sensor mounted on a robotic organ of the robotic system, a signal corresponding to a force applied by a localized muscle of a subject, sensed by the sensor, while jointly performing a task with the robotic system in the co-working environment;', 'detect transition of the received signal from a zero value to a non-zero value, wherein the non-zero value at the transition corresponds to a non-fatigue state of the subject;', {'sub': 'I', 'determine, on detection of the transition of the received signal to the non-zero value, a current fatigue state of the subject among a plurality of fatigue states, wherein the current fatigue state is determined based on an initial average force (F) associated with the non-fatigue state, wherein the plurality of fatigue states comprise the non-fatigue state, a plurality of intermediate fatigue states and a critical fatigue state; and'}, 'generate an alert for aborting the task if the current fatigue state is determined as the critical fatigue state., 'a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configured the one or more processors to2. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AT LEAST ONE OPERATING PARAMETER OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE, SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING AT LEAST ONE OPERATING PARAMETER OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE, AND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

A method for adapting at least one operating parameter of a transportation vehicle during a driving maneuver of the transportation vehicle, wherein the at least one operating parameter of the transportation vehicle is set by at least one driver assistance system of the transportation vehicle, wherein the method detects at least one activity by a transportation vehicle occupant during the driving maneuver in response to the driving maneuver by a detection device and adapts the at least one operating parameter of the transportation vehicle in response to the detected activity by the transportation vehicle occupant by activating the at least one driver assistance system using a control system. 1. A transportation vehicle with a system for adapting at least one operating parameter of the transportation vehicle during a driving maneuver of the transportation vehicle , the system comprising:at least one driver assistance system configured to set the at least one operating parameter, wherein, a detection device is configured to detect at least one activity by a transportation vehicle occupant during the driving maneuver in reaction to the driving maneuver; anda control system configured to adapt the at least one operating parameter of the transportation vehicle in response to the detected activity by the transportation vehicle occupant by activating the at least one driver assistance system.2. The transportation vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the heart rate and/or the respiratory rate and/or the brain activity and/or the drowsiness of at least one transportation vehicle occupant is detected as the activity.3. The transportation vehicle of claim 2 , wherein a predetermined action by at least one transportation vehicle occupant that indicates an intervention by the transportation vehicle occupant in the driving maneuver is detected as the activity claim 2 , wherein a foot movement by the transportation vehicle occupant that indicates an actuation of a brake pedal or an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE

A system for a vehicle for determining a capability of a person, such as an occupant of the vehicle. The system may include a sensor for monitoring the person. The system may include a processor coupled to the sensor. The processor may determine the capability of the person. The processor may communicate an indicator, from the system to a remote device, based on the capability of the person. The processor may operate the vehicle in an autonomous driving mode of operation. The processor may operate the vehicle in the autonomous driving mode of operation when the capability of the person is below a threshold value. 1. A system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a processor; anda memory including computer program code,wherein the memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the system to:determine a capability of a person; andcommunicate an indicator , from the system to a remote device, based on the capability of the person.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the capability includes a driving capability of the person.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the capability includes a health issue of the person.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured to wirelessly communicate the indicator to the remote device.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicator includes travel information regarding the vehicle claim 1 , the travel information includes a speed of the vehicle claim 1 , a direction of the vehicle claim 1 , an acceleration of the vehicle claim 1 , a geographic location of the vehicle claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicator includes an autonomous mode status of the vehicle.7. A system for a vehicle claim 1 , the system comprising:a sensor configured to monitor an occupant of the vehicle; and determine, based on the sensor, a condition of the occupant of the vehicle;', 'determine, based on the condition, a capability of the occupant; and', 'communicate an indicator, ...

ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH EYE CLOSED SENSOR WITH OPEN EYE PROMPT AND DATA LOGGING

An eyelid position sensor system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein for determining at least one of drowsiness or sleep onset of the wearer. The eyelid position sensor system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system in at least one embodiment includes a power source, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and an alert mechanism. The eyelid position sensor system is utilized to determine eyelid position and use this information to determine if the wearer is asleep or awake. 1. A powered ophthalmic lens , the powered ophthalmic lens comprising:a contact lens; andan eyelid position sensor system incorporated into the contact lens worn on an eye of a wearer, the eyelid position sensor system including a plurality of capacitive touch sensors spaced from each other to detect eyelid position,a system controller configured to sample the plurality of capacitive touch sensors to detect eyelid position and provide an output control signal, andat least one alert mechanism configured to receive the output control signal and configured to provide an alert to the wearer the system controller that the eyelid has been in a position for a period of time indicative of at least one of the onset of sleep and drowsiness.2. The powered ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein the alert mechanism comprises a light source positioned on the lens to provide a light onto at least one of a retina of the wearer and the lens itself as the alert.3. The powered ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein the alert mechanism comprises a transducer to vibrate an eye of a wearer of the lens as the alert.4. The powered ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein the alert mechanism comprises an electrical simulator configured to stimulate at least one of a corneal surface and at least one sensory nerve of a cornea.5. The powered ...

BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION RELATED TO FATIGUE SENSING

Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples, the biometric result may relate to a level of fatigue or sleepiness of the user. In some examples, the user may be operating machinery. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message which may be tailor to the user and historical records relating to the user. 1. A system for biometric based information communication comprising: a sensing means, wherein the sensing means measures a biometric related to a fatigue level of the user of the biomedical device;', 'an energization device; and', 'a communication means;, 'a biomedical device comprisinga user electronic device, wherein the user electronic device is paired in a communication protocol with the biomedical device;a communication hub, wherein the hub receives communication containing at least a data value from the biomedical device and transmits the communication to a content server; anda feedback element.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user electronic device is paired in a communication protocol with the communication hub.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the feedback element is located on the user electronic device.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the feedback element includes a display.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the feedback element is located in the biomedical device.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the feedback element includes a vibrational transducer.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the content server transmits a targeted message through a biometric information ...

METHOD FOR PREDICTING AROUSAL LEVEL AND AROUSAL LEVEL PREDICTION APPARATUS

A method for predicting an arousal level used by a computer of an arousal level prediction apparatus that predicts an arousal level of a user includes obtaining current biological information regarding the user detected by a first sensor, calculating a current arousal level of the user on the basis of the current biological information, obtaining current environment information indicating a current environment around the user detected by a second sensor, predicting a future arousal level, which is an arousal level a certain period of time later, on the basis of the current arousal level and the current environment information, and (i) issuing a notification to the user or (ii) controlling another device, on the basis of the future arousal level. 1. A method for predicting an arousal level used by a computer of an arousal level prediction apparatus that predicts an arousal level of a user , the method comprising:obtaining current biological information regarding the user detected by a first sensor;calculating a current arousal level of the user on the basis of the current biological information;obtaining current environment information indicating a current environment around the user detected by a second sensor;predicting a future arousal level, which is an arousal level a certain period of time later, on the basis of the current arousal level and the current environment information; and(i) issuing a notification to the user or (ii) controlling another device, on the basis of the future arousal level.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in the predicting a future arousal level, a rate of decrease in the arousal level is estimated on the basis of how likely it is for a person to become drowsy indicated by the current environment information, andwherein the future arousal level is predicted by correcting the current arousal level to the arousal level the certain period of time later using the rate of decrease.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for detecting a wearable device worn by a monitored individual, notifying a system of the detecting of the wearable device worn by the monitored individual, receiving provisioning information from the system, and provisioning the wearable device according to the provisioning information. The provisioning information can configure the wearable device to provide information associated with the monitored individual to a monitoring device to enable the monitoring device to provide healthcare services to the monitored individual. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a system including a processor, sensor data associated with a monitored individual;determining, by the system, from the sensor data a biological trend of the monitored individual;detecting, by the system according to the biological trend, an incapacity of the monitored individual; andgenerating, by the system, an alert indicating the incapacity of the monitored individual.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein responsive to the detecting the method further comprises:submitting a prompt to equipment used by the monitored individual;receiving from the equipment a response to the prompt, the response generated by the monitored individual; anddetecting the incapacity according to the response and the biological trend.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data comprises first sensor data generated by a first sensor and second sensor data generated by a second sensor claim 1 , and wherein the determining comprises:generating a comparative measurement according to the first sensor data and the second sensor data; anddetermining the biological trend of the monitored individual according to the comparative measurement.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data comprises behavioral data claim 1 , and wherein the determining comprises:detecting an adverse behavior according to the behavioral data; ...

BIOLOGICAL SENSOR AND VEHICLE SEAT

A biological sensor is provided with at least two sensors for detecting vibrations, and is configured so that the at least two sensors form layers. One of the at least two sensors is a first sensor used to acquire biological information, and one is a second sensor used to remove noise. A first cushion material for reducing vibrations is disposed between the first sensor and the second sensor. The first cushion material is integrally laminated with the first sensor and the second sensor. This facilitates accurate detection of biological information. 1. A biological sensor , comprising:at least two sensors which detect vibration and which are layered,wherein, of the at least two sensors, one is a first sensor used to acquire biological information, and another is a second sensor used to remove noise.2. The biological sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first cushion material which is placed between the first sensor and the second sensor and which attenuates vibration,wherein the first cushion material is layered with the first sensor and the second sensor.3. The biological sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first cushion material is made of a urethane slab.4. The biological sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first cushion material is constituted by cones.5. The biological sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising:a third sensor which is used to remove noise,wherein the third sensor is layered with the first sensor and the second sensor, and is on a side of the second sensor which does not face the first sensor.6. The biological sensor according to claim 2 , further comprising:a second cushion material that attenuates vibration,wherein the second cushion material is layered with the first sensor, the second sensor, and the first cushion material, and is on a side of the second sensor which does not face the first sensor.7. The biological sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor and the second sensor have the same shapes ...

Vehicle Information Presenting Apparatus

A vehicle information presenting apparatus for use in an autonomous vehicle switches driving control between autonomous driving control, in which the vehicle is driven autonomously, and manual driving control, in which the vehicle is driven manually by a driver. The vehicle information presenting apparatus includes a driving attention level estimator configured to estimate a driving attention level of the driver, and an information presentation controller configured to switch information to present to the driver according to the driving attention level of the driver estimated by the driving attention level estimator. 1. A vehicle information presenting apparatus for use in an autonomous vehicle that switches driving control between autonomous driving control , in which the vehicle is driven autonomously , and manual driving control , in which the vehicle is driven manually by a driver , the vehicle information presenting apparatus comprising:a driving attention level estimator configured to estimate a driving attention level of the driver; andan information presentation controller configured to switch image information to present to the driver according to the driving attention level of the driver estimated by the driving attention level estimator.2. The vehicle information presenting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a system condition determiner configured to determine an autonomous driving system condition, whereinthe information presentation controller presents the system condition to the driver when the driving attention level of the driver is equal to or lower than a first predetermined value.3. The vehicle information presenting apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe system condition determiner calculates a system confidence level for the system condition, andwhen the system confidence level is equal to or lower than a second predetermined value, the information presentation controller presents, to the driver, information indicating ...

Technique for operating a vehicle effectively and safely

A control system is employed in a vehicle to assist a user to operate the vehicle effectively and safely. In accordance with the invention, the system provides driving assistance to the user by taking into account the user's physical condition, the vehicle condition and the surrounding conditions. The surrounding conditions include, e.g., road, weather and traffic conditions, external to the vehicle. The vehicle condition concerns the conditions of the brakes, steering, tires, radiator, etc. of the vehicle. Signs of fatigue, stress and illness of the user are monitored by the control system to assess the user's physical condition.

VEHICULAR ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicular electrocardiogram measurement device includes an electrocardiographic sensor which is installed in a seat of a vehicle and obtains a patch signal, and a controller, which, on the basis of the patch signal obtained by the electrocardiographic sensor, generates a first request signal for requesting contact of a user's body with a patch of the electrocardiographic sensor. At least one among an autonomous vehicle, a user terminal, or a server according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined or associated with an artificial intelligence module, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, and a device related to virtual reality (VR) or 5G service. 1. A vehicular electrocardiogram measurement device comprising:an electrocardiographic sensor which is installed in a seat of a vehicle and obtains a patch signal; anda controller configured to, on the basis of the patch signal obtained by the electrocardiographic sensor, generate a first request signal for requesting contact of a user's body with a patch of the electrocardiographic sensor if a first condition is not satisfied, generate a second request signal for requesting to take off clothes if a second condition is not satisfied, generate a third request signal for requesting to stop moving if a third condition is not satisfied, and determine a stress level on the basis of the patch signal as the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied,wherein the first condition is that an absolute value of a voltage of the patch signal exceeds a predetermined first voltage value,the second condition is that a peak-to-peak voltage value of the patch signal exceeds a predetermined second voltage value, andthe third condition is that the peak-to-peak voltage value of the patch signal is measured periodically.2. The vehicular electrocardiogram measurement device of claim 1 ,wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-INTRUSIVE DRUG IMPAIRMENT DETECTION

Systems and methods for detecting onset, presence, and progression of particular states, including intoxication, include observing eye movements of a subject and correlating the observed movements to known baseline neurophysiological indicators of intoxication. A detection system may record eye movement data from a user, compare the eye movement data to a data model comprising threshold eye movement data samples, and from the comparison make a determination whether or not intoxication or impairment is present. The detection system may alert the user to take corrective action if onset or presence of a dangerous condition is detected. The eye movements detected include saccadic and intersaccadic parameters such as intersaccadic drift velocity. Measurements may be collected in situ with a field testing device. An interactive application may be provided on a user device to provoke the desired eye movements during recording. 19.-. (canceled)10. A system for detecting intoxication of a subject , the system comprising:a sensing arrangement that collects eye movement data of the subject; and calculate corresponding values of one or more recorded eye movement dynamics from the eye movement data, the one or more recorded eye movement dynamics each representing a neurophysiological indicator of intoxication;', 'compare the corresponding values of the one or more recorded eye movement dynamics to one or more baseline measurements of eye movement dynamics to identify an intoxicated state of the subject; and', 'responsive to a result of the comparison indicating the presence of the intoxicated state, generate an alert for delivery to a user of the system., 'a control unit in communication with the sensing arrangement, the control unit being configured to11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the one or more recorded eye movement dynamics include one or more intersaccadic drift velocities of the subject claim 10 , and comparing the corresponding values of the one or more recorded ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING AND DETECTING A CARDIAC EVENT

Systems and methods for predicting and/or detecting cardiac events based on real-time biomedical signals are discussed herein. In various embodiments, a machine learning algorithm may be utilized to predict and/or detect one or more medical conditions based on obtained biomedical signals. For example, the systems and methods described herein may utilize ECG signals to predict and detect cardiac events. In various embodiments, patterns identified within a signal may be assigned letters (i.e., encoded as distributions of letters). Based on the known morphology of a signal, states within the signal may be identified based on the distribution of letters in the signal. When applied in the in-vehicle environment, drivers or passengers within the vehicle may be alerted when an individual within the vehicle is, or is about to, experience a cardiac event. 1. A system for predicting a cardiac event , the system comprising:one or more sensors configured to monitor a biomedical signal of an individual in real-time; receive a trained machine learning (ML) model that relates a first plurality of biomedical training signals to a cardiac event and a second plurality of biomedical training signals when the cardiac event does not occur;', 'receive the biomedical signal of the individual, wherein the biomedical signal is received by the one or more sensors, and wherein the individual is a driver or a passenger of a vehicle; and', 'determine a conditional probability of the cardiac event by applying the biomedical signal of the individual to the trained ML model., 'one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions that, when executed by the one or more physical processors, configure the system to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:when the conditional probability associated with the cardiac event is the greatest among conditional probabilities of the trained ML model, perform an action identifying the individual will likely experience the cardiac ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SLEEP

Systems and methods for sleep stage determination are disclosed. Example systems disclosed herein includes a complexity module operable to measure the complexity of regularities in an EEG channel, and a stager operable to output at least one corresponding sleep stage. Some example systems also include monitoring a subject, and determine the subject may have impairment, Alzheimer's disease, or anesthesia problem that is associated with sleep staging problem. 1. A system for analysing sleep in a subject , comprising:a plurality of electrodes configured to capture a plurality of physiological electrical signals, the plurality of physiological electrical signals comprising at least two electromyogram (EMG) signals and at least two electroencephalographic (EEG) signals from the subject, wherein a first EEG signal of the at least two EEG signals and a first EMG signal of the at least two EMG signals is captured between a first electrode positionable on the subject's scalp at the Al position and a reference electrode (REF), wherein a second EEG signal of the at least two EEG signals and a second EMG signal of the at least two EMG signals is captured between a second electrode positionable on the subject's scalp at the A2 position and the reference electrode;an end-points module configured to estimate a plurality of complexity boundaries in the at least two EEG signals between a plurality of stages;an electromyographic interpreter module configured to determine characteristic levels of the at least two EMG signals for each of a non-rapid eye movement (NREM) state, a wake state and a rapid eye movement (REM) state;a REM complexity module configured to estimate a characteristic complexity of the at least two EEG signals and a characteristic EMG activity of the at least two EMG signals, wherein the characteristic complexity and the characteristic EMG activity are estimated based on all of the plurality of epochs that correlate to the REM state; anda staging loop module ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING MICROSACCADE PEAK VELOCITY AS A MEASURE OF MENTAL WORKLOAD AND FATIGUE

A system and method for determining a subject's level of fatigue. The method includes measuring microsaccadic eye movement dynamics of the subject, calculating a current microsaccade peak velocity from the measured microsaccadic eye movement dynamics, and comparing the current microsaccade peak velocity to a baseline microsaccade peak velocity. The method further includes determining the level of fatigue based on a difference between the current microsaccade peak velocity and the baseline microsaccade peak velocity. 1. A method for determining a subject's level of fatigue , the method comprising the steps of:measuring microsaccadic eye movement dynamics of the subject;calculating a current microsaccade peak velocity from the measured microsaccadic eye movement dynamics;comparing the current microsaccade peak velocity to a baseline microsaccade peak velocity; anddetermining the level of fatigue based on a difference between the current microsaccade peak velocity and the baseline microsaccade peak velocity.2. The method of and further comprising generating a report indicating the level of fatigue.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the generated report includes one of a percent decrease of the current microsaccade peak velocity from the baseline microsaccade peak velocity claim 2 , an indication that current microsaccade peak velocity significantly decreases from the baseline microsaccade peak velocity claim 2 , and an indication that current microsaccade peak velocity decreases from the baseline mcirosaccade peak velocity past a threshold value.4. The method of and further comprising calculating a current slope of the current microsaccade peak velocity as a function of microsaccade magnitude and calculating a baseline slope of the baseline microsaccade peak velocity as a function of microsaccade magnitude.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein comparing the current microsaccade peak velocity to a baseline microsaccade peak velocity includes comparing the current slope to ...

Driving assistance device, driving assistance method, information-providing device, information-providing method, navigation device and navigation method

A heartbeat sensor obtains a heartbeat of a driver. A concentration level computing unit estimates a concentration level of the driver at a time later than a timing of obtaining the heartbeat by the heartbeat sensor, on the basis of the heartbeat obtained by the heartbeat sensor. A state determining unit controls driving assistance for a vehicle on the basis of a comparison of the concentration level of the driver estimated by the concentration level computing unit with a target concentration level of the driver that is set in association with a position or an environment in which the vehicle driven by the driver is predicted to travel.

Occupant state recognition apparatus

An occupant state recognition apparatus including an eyelid opening recognition unit configured to recognize an eyelid opening of a driver and maximum and minimum values of the eyelid opening; an eye state determination unit configured to determine that the eye is in an eye open state if the eyelid opening becomes greater than or equal to a preset threshold value, and to determine that the eye is in an eye closed state if the eyelid opening becomes less than the threshold value; and a threshold value resetting unit configured to reset the threshold value to a value between the maximum value and the minimum value of the eyelid opening, if the maximum value (or the minimum value) has not become greater (or less) than or equal to the threshold value for a predetermined period or a period corresponding to a predetermined number of times of eyelid opening and closing.

Drowsiness detection program medium, drowsiness detection method, and drowsiness detection apparatus

A drowsiness detection method that causes a computer to execute a process, the process includes: performing frequency analysis on heartbeat data obtained from a subject; and determining a state of the subject by calculating entropy in a predetermined frequency bandwidth with a peak as a reference, where the peak is within a predetermined frequency range of frequency distribution obtained from the frequency analysis result, determining that the subject is in a relaxation state in a case where the calculated entropy is less than a predetermined threshold value, and determining that the subject is in a drowsiness state in a case where the entropy is equal to or greater than the threshold value.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A DURATION OF A CRITICAL STATE OF A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE

A method for determining a duration of a critical state of a driver of a vehicle. In this method, a state signal is read in, which represents a state of the driver detected using a sensor unit of the vehicle. It is subsequently checked whether the state signal represents the critical state or a non-critical state of the driver. If the state signal represents the critical state, a counter value of a counter representing the duration of the critical state is incremented. If the state signal represents the non-critical state, the counter value is held constant. If after the expiration of a reference hold time the state signal represents the non-critical state, the critical value is decremented. 1. A method for determining a duration of a critical state of a driver of a vehicle , the method comprising:reading in a state signal, which represents a state of the driver detected using a sensor unit of the vehicle;checking whether the state signal represents the critical state or a non-critical state of the driver;incrementing a counter value of a counter representing the duration of the critical state when the state signal represents the critical state;holding the counter value constant when the state signal represents the non-critical state; anddecrementing the counter value when the state signal represents the non-critical state after expiration of a reference hold time.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of checking including checking whether the state signal represents a closed state of the eyes of the driver as the critical state or represents an open state of the eyes as the non-critical state.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein in the step of incrementing claim 1 , the counter value is further incremented if during checking it is revealed that the state signal again represents the critical state at least one of (i) subsequent to being held constant claim 1 , and (ii) subsequent to being decremented.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , ...

Method and system for controlling and modifying driving behaviors

Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Coordinated vehicle response system and method for driver behavior

Methods of assessing driver behavior include monitoring vehicle systems and driver monitoring systems to accommodate for a slow reaction time, attention lapse and/or alertness of a driver. When it is determined that a driver is drowsy, for example, the response system may modify the operation of one or more vehicle systems. The response system can modify the control of two or more systems simultaneously in response to driver behavior.

BICYCLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD

A method for actuating a bicycle electronic gearshift comprising the steps of: receiving a signal indicative of the heart rate of a cyclist using the bicycle; receiving a signal indicative of the power delivered by the cyclist; calculating a performance index as a function of the value of the signal indicative of the power and of the value of the signal indicative of the heart rate; obtaining a reference value for the performance index; comparing the calculated performance index with the reference value of the performance index; and, emitting a control signal as a function of the outcome of comparing step. 1. A method for actuating a bicycle electronic gearshift , comprising the steps of:a) receiving a signal indicative of a cyclist's heart rate while using the bicycle,b) receiving a signal indicative of power delivered by the cyclist,c) calculating a performance index as a function of the value of the signal indicative of the power and of the value of the signal indicative of the heart rate,d) obtaining a reference value for the performance index,e) comparing the calculated performance index with the reference value of the performance index,f) emitting a control signal of a gearshift as a function of the outcome of comparing step (e).2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step (c) comprises calculating the performance index as a ratio between the value of the signal indicative of the power and the value of the signal indicative of the heart rate.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step (e) comprises checking whether the calculated performance index is below a lower limit of a reference area about the reference value of the performance index claim 1 , and:in an affirmative case, step (f) comprises emitting a signal to increase a gear ratio of the gearshift;in a negative case, step (f) comprises emitting a signal to reduce a gear ratio of the gearshift.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:(g) checking whether the value of ...

Seat system and program

Provided are a seat system and a computer program product by which an occupant seated on a seat can grasp his/her own reflexes or the like. The seat system includes a seat which includes a seat body, and a sensor configured to acquire information for use in detecting motion of an occupant seated on the seat body, and a terminal configured to acquire the information from the sensor. The terminal outputs an instruction to prompt the occupant to make a predetermined motion, makes a determination based on the information acquired from the sensor as to whether or not the occupant has made the predetermined motion, and notifies the occupant of a response time elapsed between outputting the instruction and making the predetermined motion, and/or a performance level evaluated based on the response time.

ATTENTION DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM

This application provides a user attention detection method and system. The method includes: collecting an electroencephalogram signal of a user from an ear side by using an ear-side wearing apparatus (); when it is determined that the ear-side wearing apparatus () can collect electroencephalogram signals from both a left ear canal and a right ear canal of the user, performing differential processing on the electroencephalogram signals from the left ear canal and the right ear canal of the user to obtain an electroencephalogram signal; and detecting an attention type of the user based on the electroencephalogram signal. According to the method and the system, the electroencephalogram signals of the user can be obtained from the ear canals more conveniently and quickly, and an attention status of the user can be detected anytime and anywhere. 1. A user attention detection method , wherein the method comprises:collecting a user bioelectrical signal from an ear side of a user by using an ear-side wearing apparatus;obtaining a user electroencephalogram signal from the user bioelectrical signal; and{'claim-text': 'when the ear-side wearing apparatus comprises a plurality of ear-side signal measurement units, determining whether an impedance between two of the plurality of ear-side signal measurement units is less than a preset threshold, collecting bioelectrical signals from the two ear-side signal measurement units when the impedance between the two ear-side signal measurement units is less than the preset threshold, and obtaining the user bioelectrical signal based on a potential difference signal corresponding to the bioelectrical signals collected by the two ear-side signal measurement units.', '#text': 'obtaining an attention type of the user based on the user electroencephalogram signal and a machine learning model, wherein the collecting a user bioelectrical signal from an ear side of a user by using an ear-side wearing apparatus comprises:'}2. The method ...

Evacuation control apparatus and evacuation control method

An evacuation control apparatus includes a decrease detecting unit, a rear monitoring unit, and an evacuation control unit. The decrease detecting unit detects decrease in a consciousness level of a driver of an own vehicle. The rear monitoring unit monitors a state behind the own vehicle. The evacuation control unit outputs control information for making the own vehicle perform an emergency evacuation based on monitoring results of the rear monitoring unit, when the decrease detecting unit detects decrease in the consciousness level of the driver.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DROWSY STATE

An apparatus and a method for determining a drowsy state include an information acquirer acquiring physiological information of a user, a mode determiner setting an operation mode among modes categorized according to variable applied to determine a drowsy state of the user. A threshold determiner sets a threshold for an application variable of the set mode based on data in a reference table stored in database (DB). A physiological index calculator calculates a measurement value for each of the application variables based on state information of the user acquired in real time from the information acquirer. A state determiner determines the drowsy state of the user by comparing a user table generated from the measurement value calculated for each of the application variables with the reference table. 1. An apparatus for determining a drowsy state , the apparatus comprising:an information acquirer acquiring physiological information of a user;a mode determiner setting an operation mode among modes categorized according to a variable applied to determine the drowsy state of the user;a threshold determiner setting a threshold for an application variable of the set mode based on data in a reference table stored in database (DB);a physiological index calculator calculating a measurement value for each of the application variables based on state information of the user acquired in real time from the information acquirer; anda state determiner determining the drowsy state of the user by comparing a user table generated from the measurement value calculated for each of the application variables with the reference table.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the application variable includes at least one among electroencephalogram (EEG) claim 1 , photoplethysmograph (PPG) claim 1 , photoplethysmograph rate variability (PRV) claim 1 , galvanic skin response (GSR) claim 1 , skin temperature (SKT) claim 1 , electrooculography (EOG) claim 1 , and respiration (RSP).3. The apparatus ...

Entraining respiration

Systems and methods are provided that provide respiration entrainment cues to a user to encourage relaxation or a sleep state. The entrainment cues may be audible, visible, or tactile (or any combination). The entrainment cues include a rhythmic component associated with a target respiration rate and may include sub-components associated with a target breath architecture, such as an inhale-exhale cycle. The systems and methods detect the user's respiration to determine whether the user's respiration matches the entrainment cues or whether the user has fallen asleep.

NON-INVASIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MENTAL IMPAIRMENT

A mental impairment detection system and non-invasive method of detecting mental impairment of a user are provided. A test (e.g., an inhibitory reflex test or a sustained attention test) is administered to the user, brain activity in a frontal lobe of the user is non-invasively detected while the test is administered to the user, and a level of mental impairment of the user is determined based on the brain activity detected in the frontal lobe of the user. 1. A mental impairment detection system , comprising:a sensory stimulation device configured for administering an inhibitory reflex test to a user;a non-invasive brain interface assembly configured for detecting brain activity in a frontal lobe of the user while the inhibitory reflex test is administered to the user; andat least one processor configured for determining a level of mental impairment of the user based on the brain activity detected in the frontal lobe of the user.2. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the non-invasive brain interface assembly is configured for detecting the brain activity in a premotor cortex of the frontal lobe of the user.3. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the non-invasive brain interface assembly is configured for detecting the brain activity in a dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe of the user.4. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the sensory stimulation device comprises a display device configured for displaying the inhibitory reflex test to the user.5. The mental impairment detection system of claim 4 , wherein the inhibitory reflex test comprises an anti-saccade task.6. The mental impairment detection system of claim 5 , wherein displaying the inhibitory reflex test comprises displaying a motionless target in a center of a field of vision of the user claim 5 , and subsequently displaying a first visual stimulus in a periphery of the field of vision of the user.7. The mental impairment ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISABLING A STEP-COUNTING FUNCTION OF A WEARABLE FITNESS TRACKER WITHIN A VEHICLE

A method for disabling a step-counting function of a wearable fitness tracker includes detecting a vehicle start-up event of a vehicle with one or more vehicle sensors, and sending an in-vehicle confirmation signal from one or more vehicle communication modules to one or more wearable fitness trackers positioned within the vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle start-up event. The in-vehicle confirmation signal is configured to be received by the one or more wearable fitness trackers and cause the one or more wearable fitness trackers to automatically disable the step-counting function of the one or more wearable fitness trackers. 1. A method for disabling a step-counting function of a wearable fitness tracker , the method comprising:detecting a vehicle start-up event of a vehicle with one or more vehicle sensors; andsending an in-vehicle confirmation signal from one or more vehicle communication modules to one or more wearable fitness trackers positioned within the vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle start-up event;wherein the in-vehicle confirmation signal is configured to be received by the one or more wearable fitness trackers and cause the one or more wearable fitness trackers to automatically disable the step-counting function of the one or more wearable fitness trackers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the in-vehicle confirmation signal comprises an audio tone comprising a frequency outside of a range of about 20 HZ to about 20 kHz.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the in-vehicle confirmation signal comprises at least one of a radio frequency signal claim 1 , a Bluetooth signal claim 1 , an audio signal.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting an vehicle-exiting event with the one or more vehicle sensors; andsending an out-of-vehicle confirmation signal from the one or more vehicle communication modules to the one or more wearable fitness trackers in response to detecting the vehicle-exiting event.5. The method of claim 4 , ...

METHOD FOR DETERMINING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, AND RECORDING MEDIUM AND TERMINAL FOR CARRYING OUT SAME

Disclosed is a method for determining alcohol consumption capable of analyzing alcohol consumption in a time domain by analyzing a formant slope of a voice signal, and a recording medium and a terminal for carrying out same. An terminal for determining whether a person is drunk comprises: a voice input unit for generating a voice frame by receiving a voice signal; a voiced/unvoiced sound analysis unit for determining whether a received voiced frame corresponds to a voiced sound; a formant frequency extraction unit for extracting a plurality of formant frequencies of the voice frame corresponding to the voiced sound; and an alcohol consumption determining unit for calculating a formant slope between the plurality of formant frequencies, and determining the state of alcohol consumption depending on the formant slope, thereby determining whether a person is drunk by analyzing the formant slope of an inputted voice. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for determining whether a person is drunk comprising:receiving a voice signal from said person and converting the received voice signal into a plurality of voice frames;extracting a voice frame corresponding to a voiced sound among the plurality of voice frames;extracting a plurality of formant frequencies of the voice frame corresponding to the voiced sound;calculating a formant slope between two formant frequencies among the plurality of formant frequencies; anddetermining whether said person is drunk according to the calculated formant slope.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the extracting a voice frame corresponding to a voiced sound among the plurality of voice frames comprises:extracting predetermined features from a voice frame among the plurality of voice frames, anddetermining whether said voice frame is from a voiced sound, an unvoiced sound, or background noise.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the predetermined features comprise periodic characteristics of harmonics claim 12 , root mean square energy (RMSE) ...

DRIVER STATE WARNING APPARATUS, VEHICLE AND WARNING METHOD FOR DRIVER STATE

A driver state warning apparatus provides a safe and effective driving by non-contact haptic stimulus to a driver using an ultrasonic signal when the driver is in a drowsy or careless state. The driver state warning apparatus includes: a detector to obtain state information of a driver; a haptic stimulator to generate an ultrasonic beam and transmit the generated ultrasonic beam; and a controller to determine whether a state of the driver corresponds to a predetermined warning target state based on the obtained state information of the driver and provide a non-contact haptic stimulus by transmitting the ultrasonic beam toward the driver by controlling the haptic stimulator when the driver's state corresponds to the warning target state. 1. A driver state warning apparatus comprising:a detector configured to obtain state information of a driver;a haptic stimulator configured to generate an ultrasonic beam and transmit the generated ultrasonic beam; and determine whether a state of the driver corresponds to a predetermined warning target state based on the obtained state information of the driver, and', 'provide a non-contact haptic stimulus by transmitting the ultrasonic beam toward the driver by controlling the haptic stimulator when the state of the driver corresponds to the warning target state., 'a controller configured to2. The driver state warning apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe haptic stimulator includes a transducer array configured to convert an electrical signal into an ultrasonic signal.3. The driver state warning apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe detector includes a camera configured to capture an image of the driver.4. The driver state warning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein determine a target position to transmit the ultrasonic beam from the image of the driver, and', 'control the transducer array to transmit the ultrasonic beam to the target position., 'the controller is configured to5. The driver state warning apparatus ...

COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM AND AROUSAL-LEVEL DETERMINING APPARATUS

An arousal-level determining apparatus according to a present embodiment determines a subject's arousal level on the basis of a biological signal detected from a subject. The arousal-level determining apparatus measures a pulsation rate for each time interval on the basis of biological signals detected from the subject, and determines whether the subject is trying to be awake from a change in the pulsation rate, and corrects the subject's arousal level when the subject is trying to be awake. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having stored therein an arousal-level determining program that causes a computer to execute a process comprising:first determining a subject's arousal level on the basis of a biological signal detected from a subject;measuring a pulsation rate for each time interval on the basis of biological signals detected from the subject;second determining whether the subject is trying to be awake from a change in the pulsation rate; andcorrecting the subject's arousal level when the subject is trying to be awake.2. The non-transitory computer-readable recording medium according to claim 1 , whereinthe second determining excludes a predetermined number of pulsation rates from highest-ranked pulsation rate and a lowest-ranked pulsation rate as outliers out of multiple pulsation rates and determines whether the subject is trying to be awake on the basis of a variance value of multiple pulsation rates excluding the outliers.3. The non-transitory computer-readable recording medium according to claim 2 , whereinthe second determining sets a threshold for each subject and determines that the subject is trying to be awake, when a variance value of multiple pulsation rates is equal to or greater than a threshold corresponding to a subject.4. The non-transitory computer-readable recording medium according to claim 3 , whereinthe second determining sets an outlier threshold for each subject and determines a variance value of pulsation rates, out ...

Method and device for accurate real-time detection of drowsiness in operators using physiological responses

A method and device for detection of drowsiness of a person, based on a relationship between distal temperature and heart rate and on a balance between body heat loss and body heat production, wherein the distal temperature in a predetermined distal region of the person is monitored as a measure for body heat loss, and the heart rate of the person is monitored as a measure for body heat production, wherein drowsiness in the immediate future is concluded when a change of distal temperature passes a first threshold and, subsequently, a change of the heart rate passes a second threshold or, subsequently, the change of the distal temperature is larger than the change of the heart rate. 1. A method for detection of drowsiness of a person , based on a relationship between distal temperature and heart rate , comprising:measuring and monitoring a distal temperature in a predetermined distal region of the person as a measure for body heat loss, andmeasuring and monitoring a heart rate of the person as a measure for body heat production,evaluating a change in balance between body heat loss and body heat production by comparing a change of the distal temperature with a first threshold and, after passing said first threshold, comparing a change of the heart rate with a second threshold or with the change of the distal temperature,concluding a finding of drowsiness in the immediate future when the change of distal temperature passes said first threshold and, subsequently, the change of the heart rate passes said second threshold or, subsequently, the change of the distal temperature is larger than the change of the heart rate, andgenerating a drowsiness signal and alerting the person when drowsiness in the immediate future is concluded.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the change of the distal temperature is monitored by monitoring the change of averaged values of the measured distal temperature and/or wherein the change of the heart rate is monitored by monitoring ...

APPARATUS DETECTING DRIVING INCAPABILITY STATE OF DRIVER

An apparatus detecting driving incapability state of a driver includes: a head detection portion that detects a head of the driver based on an image of a driver's seat captured by an imaging device mounted on a vehicle; and a shake detection portion that detects the driver is incapable of driving when an amplitude of a shake of the head detected by the head detection portion is smaller than a first amplitude or larger than a second amplitude, which is larger than the first amplitude, before a shake determination time elapses after external force has been applied to the vehicle during travel of the vehicle. 1. An apparatus detecting driving incapability state of a driver , the apparatus comprising:a head detection portion that detects a head of a driver based on an image of a driver's seat captured by an imaging device mounted on a vehicle; anda shake detection portion that detects the driver is incapable of driving when the head detected by the head detection portion is inclined in a direction of external force for a time longer than a return determination time after the external force has been applied to the vehicle during travel of the vehicle.2. The apparatus detecting driving incapability state of the driver according to claim 1 , wherein:the shake detection portion detects the driver is incapable of driving on condition that a steering wheel of the vehicle is not operated for a time longer than an operation determination time.3. The apparatus detecting driving incapability state of the driver according to claim 1 , further comprising:a facial expression detection portion that detects an eye outline and a black eye region of the driver based on the image;a white eye exposure calculation portion that calculates exposure of white of each eye of the driver based on the eye outline and the black eye region detected by the facial expression detection portion; anda white eye state detection portion that detects the driver is incapable of driving when the exposure of ...

MM-WAVE RADAR DRIVER FATIGUE SENSOR APPARATUS

The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for seat occupation detection applications. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, specific planar high-gain antenna radiation pattern, and analyzing of the heartbeat and optionally also respiratory dynamics. The method of operation calculates probability of the seat occupation event regarding: detection of the passenger on the seat, detection of a baby or a child on the seat, detection of the presence of a baby or a child in the vehicle after the driver has left the vehicle, detection of the human or animal presence of intrusion in specific vehicle environment. In case that probability is above a predefined threshold, typically the interaction with vehicle control system is initiated using arbitrary automotive interfaces. Corresponding predefined actions are taken in that case. The predefined actions could be one or combination of the following: audio signal alerts to driver, inside cabin light condition change, engine operation condition change, opening of the windows or corresponding communication using arbitrary wireless means to outside vehicle environment. Optionally, the system is utilizing additional parameters like vehicle cabin temperature and/or timing information about engine stop and driver leaving the car. Preferably, the system is using 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz integrated radar front end working in Doppler operation mode, with 4×4 Tx and Rx planar radiation elements, with physical size typically in the range 4×2×1 cm, or smaller. 2100: System according to claim 1 , in which apparatus and Method of operation are incorporating:{'b': '40', 'Digital processing of the signal in which additionally includes extraction of the rate of change of the heartbeat rate from the previous arbitrary processed signal;'}{'b': '713', 'Evaluation if the rate of change of the heartbeat rate is within specified range .'}3100: System according to claim 1 , ...

DRIVER ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

Disclosed are driver assistance apparatus and a control method for the same. The driver assistance apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to acquire information regarding an object outside a vehicle, the object including a first other vehicle being driven in the vicinity of the vehicle, and a processor configured to judge whether the first other vehicle is a dangerous vehicle based on at least one of the information regarding the object, user input provided from a driver of the vehicle, information regarding the state of the driver, and information regarding the first other vehicle provided from a second other vehicle being driven in the vicinity of the vehicle, and to execute at least one predetermined operation upon judging that the first other vehicle is a dangerous vehicle. 1. A driver assistance apparatus comprising:a sensing unit configured to acquire information regarding an object outside a vehicle, wherein the object includes a first other vehicle being driven in the vicinity of the vehicle; and judge whether the first other vehicle is a dangerous vehicle based on at least one of the information regarding the object, user input provided from a driver of the vehicle, a state of the driver, and information regarding the first other vehicle provided from a second other vehicle being driven in the vicinity of the vehicle, and', 'execute at least one predetermined operation based on judging that the first other vehicle is a dangerous vehicle., 'a processor configured to2. The driver assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the user input is a gesture of the driver claim 1 , andwherein the processor is configured to judge whether the first other vehicle is a dangerous vehicle based on the gesture of the driver pointing to the first other vehicle.3. The driver assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to detect a gaze and pupils of the driver based on an image of the driver that is included in an indoor image ...

Pilot Health and Alertness Monitoring, Communication and Safeguarding

Systems and methods for monitoring, communicating and safeguarding the health and alertness of a pilot during operation of an aircraft. The state of the pilot is monitored using biometric sensors. A pilot state data processor of an onboard computer system determines whether the value of any health/alertness parameter has exceeded a specified threshold or not. 1. A method for safeguarding an aircraft from a pilot having diminished capacity , comprising:(a) acquiring biometric data from a pilot while the pilot has control authority over flight of an aircraft;(b) processing the biometric data during real-time piloting of the aircraft to derive parameter values indicative of the pilot's capacity to pilot the aircraft;(c) determining that the parameter values indicate that the pilot is potentially incapable of performing pilot duties; and(d) automatically removing control authority from the pilot and expanding control authority of an autopilot in response to step (c).2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:(e) subsequent to step (d), establishing a real-time audio/video/data connection between the pilot onboard the aircraft and an authorized person not onboard the aircraft who is authorized to evaluate a state of the pilot;(f) evaluating the state of the pilot based at least in part on information communicated to the authorized person via the real-time audio/video/data connection; and(g) determining whether the pilot is capable of performing pilot duties or not based on results of step (f).3. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising restoring control authority to the pilot in response to a determination in step (g) that the pilot is capable of performing pilot duties.4. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:(h) determining whether an emergency situation exists onboard the aircraft or not in response to a determination in step (g) that the pilot is potentially incapable of performing pilot duties.5. The method as recited in ...

Method and apparatus for detecting projected impairment

A method and apparatus for detecting impairment of a vehicle operator are provided. The method includes detecting a first impairment level at a first time; detecting a second impairment level at a second time after the first time; based on the detected first impairment level and the detected second impairment level, determining a third impairment level at a third time after the second time; and inhibiting vehicle operation in response to determining that the third impairment level is greater than an impairment threshold. The apparatus and method may be used in a vehicle or other apparatus to prevent vehicle operator from operating the vehicle while impaired or prior to becoming impaired.

STIMULUS IMPARTING DEVICE

A stimulus imparting device is provided with at least one of a first vibration device and a second vibration device, the first vibration device being provided to a vehicle seat (chair) where a driver (user) sits on and imparting a stimulus to a tendon part of the latissimus dorsi muscle of the driver, the second vibration device being provided to the vehicle seat and imparting a stimulus to a tendon part of the gluteus medius of the driver and a control device provided with a drive control unit for imparting a stimulus to the driver by performing drive control for at least one of the first vibration device and the second vibration device. 1. A stimulus imparting device comprising:at least one of a first vibration device provided at a chair to be positioned to face to a tendon portion of musculus latissimus dorsi of a user when the user is seated on the chair for imparting a stimulus to tendon portion of musculus latissimus dorsi of the user and a second vibration device provided at the chair to be positioned to face to a tendon portion of musculus gluteus medius of the user when the user is seated on the chair for imparting the stimulus to the tendon portion of musculus gluteus medius of the user; anda control device including a drive control portion which imparts the stimulus to the user by driving at least one of the first vibration device and the second vibration device.2. The stimulus imparting device according to claim 1 , whereineach stimulus imparted by the first vibration device and the second vibration device has a frequency of 90 to 110 Hz and a one-time consecutive imparting time is set to be 20 to 40 seconds.3. The stimulus imparting device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first judging portion which judges whether or not a suppression of generation of drowsiness of the user sitting on the chair is necessary; anda first stimulus pattern deciding portion which decides a first stimulus pattern for suppressing the generation of the drowsiness ...

Eye closure detection using structured illumination

A monitoring system and method for monitoring and/or predicting drowsiness of a driver of a vehicle or a machinery operator are provided. A set of infrared, IR, or near infrared, NIR, light sources, is arranged such that an amount of the light emitted from the light source incidents on an eye of the driver or operator. The light that impinges on the eye of the driver or operator forms a virtual image of the signal sources on the eye including the sclera and/or cornea. An image sensor obtains consecutive images capturing the reflected light, wherein each image will contain glints from at least a subset or all of the light sources. A drowsiness index can be determined based on the extracted information of the glints of the sequence of images, wherein the drowsiness index indicates a degree of drowsiness of the driver or operator.

Detecting fatigue based on electroencephalogram (eeg) data

In one aspect, an apparatus for detecting fatigue comprises a dry-contact electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode to measure EEG data operably coupled to at least one processor. The at least one processor is to: calculate a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detect spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determine whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection. In another aspect, a method for detecting fatigue comprises receiving EEG data from dry-contact EEG electrode, calculating a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detecting spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determining whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection.

PUPILLOMETRY AND SENSOR FUSION FOR MONITORING AND PREDICTING A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S CONDITION

A system and method for monitoring the condition of the driver of a vehicle including both the level of distraction being experienced by him/her as well his/her cardiac health are described. The system can detect and predict behavioral and cognitive distraction in real time. It can also monitor a driver's physical condition, detect and predict health events such as a myocardial infarction. The system can fuse inputs from various sensors and components including vehicle information (through CAN networks or other), IR camera, heart rate sensors, eye tracking and pupillometry technology. The distraction detection and health monitoring can be done in separate modules. Fusion algorithms can detect and predict risk related to the driver's lack of attention and the likelihood that he/she is or will experience a cardiac event. 1. A driver monitoring system comprising:a. an eye tracking system;b. one or more heart rate sensors; andc. one or more vehicle sensors configured to receive data related to a variation in a driving habit of a person operating a vehicle,wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to collect data from the eye tracking system, the one or more heart rate sensors and the one or more vehicle sensors to record the data to establish baseline levels of activity for the person operating the vehicle;wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to fuse the data to determine a level of distraction being experienced by the person operating the vehicle; andwherein the driver monitoring system is further configured to predict whether the person operating the vehicle is likely to become distracted.2. The driver monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to predict whether the person operating the vehicle will suffer a debilitating episode that can diminish his/her ability to safely operate the vehicle.3. The driver monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein additional sensors are included to identify the person ...

Composite monitoring apparatus and method

A composite monitoring apparatus includes a biosensor configured to sense a biometric signal of a driver in a motor vehicle, an air quality sensor configured to sense an air quality inside the motor vehicle, and a control unit. The control unit determines whether data on the air quality sensed by the air quality sensor exceeds an air quality reference value when data on the biometric signal sensed by the biosensor exceeds a biometric signal reference value. Further, the control unit generates an air quality warning alarm when the data on the air quality sensed by the air quality sensor exceeds the air quality reference value.

DROWSY-DRIVING PREVENTION METHOD AND DROWSY-DRIVING PREVENTION SYSTEM

Disclosed herein are a drowsy-driving prevention method and a drowsy-driving prevention system that execute artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms in a 5G environment connected for Internet of Things in order to control a stimulation unit and a measurement unit. The drowsy-driving prevention method may include a stimulating step, a measuring step, and a determining step. A stimulation unit outputs a stimulus in order to stimulate a sensory organ of a driver, and then a measurement unit measures a biometric signal of the driver from the time when the stimulus is outputted. Upon determining that the biometric signal of the driver is not a response to the stimulus, the stimulation unit may output the stimulus again. 1. A drowsy-driving prevention method in a vehicle having a stimulation unit configured to output a stimulus , a measurement unit configured to measure a biometric signal , and a controller configured to control the stimulation unit and the measurement unit , the drowsy-driving prevention method comprising steps of:stimulating a sensory organ of a driver by outputting a stimulus by means of the stimulation unit;measuring, by means of the measurement unit, a biometric signal of the driver from a time when the stimulus is outputted; anddetermining whether the biometric signal of the driver is a response to the stimulus, whereinupon determining that the biometric signal of the driver is not a response to the stimulus, the step of stimulating is reperformed.2. The drowsy-driving prevention method according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller stores determination reference information used to determine whether the biometric signal of the driver is a response to the stimulus, andwhen the step of determining is completed, the determination reference information is updated so as to include information determined at the step of determining3. The drowsy-driving prevention method according to claim 2 , whereina capture unit ...

DRIVER ALERTNESS WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods avoiding collisions by monitoring the presence and alertness of a person in a vehicle. The alertness of that person may be monitored by identifying actions performed by that person when an automated driving assistant is used in a vehicle. Systems and method consistent with the present disclosure may monitor the alertness of a person that is located in a driving position of a vehicle according to criteria associated with particular individuals or with criteria associated with specific protocols. When a system or method consistent with the present disclosure identifies that a person is not alert, a corrective action may be initiated that reduces likelihood of a collision. 1. A method for monitoring motion of a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving a first sensor dataset from one or more sensors of a vehicle, the first sensor dataset collected while a driver drives the vehicle;identifying a driving pattern of the driver based on analyzing the first sensor dataset;setting a parameter based on the driving pattern;associating the parameter with the driver;receiving a second sensor dataset from the one or more sensors of the vehicle, the second sensor dataset collected while the driver drives the vehicle and after collection of the first sensor dataset;identifying that the driver is inattentive by identifying a difference between the second sensor dataset and the parameter; andsending an alert based on the identification that the driver is inattentive.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a lane variance threshold to associate with the driver, the lane variance threshold corresponding to a distance that the vehicle moves from a center of a lane, wherein the distance from the center of the lane is associated with the driving pattern; andidentifying that the alert is to be sent based on the distance that the vehicle moves from the center of the lane exceeding the lane variance threshold.3. The ...

REAL-TIME ROUTE DETERMINATION BASED ON LOCALIZED INFORMATION

A real-time route determination system includes one or more communication devices in signal communication with a route server system. Each communication device is configured to receive one or both of vehicle data and user data to determine a stress-level based on one or both of the vehicle data and the user data. The route server system is configured to determine at least one navigation route in real-time based in part on the stress-level, and to output a route signal indicative of the at least one navigation route. The communication device displays a graphical map including a graphical route displaying the at least one navigation route. 1. A real-time route determination system comprising:at least one communication device configured to determine a stress-level; anda route server system in signal communication with the at least one communication device, the route server system configured to determine at least one navigation route in real-time based in part on the stress-level,wherein the route server system outputs a route signal indicative of the at least one navigation route, and wherein the at least one communication device displays a graphical map including a graphical route displaying the at least one navigation route.2. The real-time route determination system of claim 1 , wherein the communication device is configured to receive one or both of vehicle data and user data claim 1 , and to determine the stress-level based on one or both of the vehicle data and the user data claim 1 , andwherein the at least one navigation route begins at a current real-time starting location of the at least one communication device and leads to a destination location so as to reduce the stress-level.3. The real-time route determination system of claim 1 , wherein the least one communication device predicts at least one future stress event claim 1 , and wherein the route server system determines the at least one navigation route in real-time based in part on the future stress ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUALIZING FUTURE EVENTS FOR PASSENGERS OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

An approach is provided for visualizing future events to a passenger of a vehicle. The approach involves collecting sensor data, contextual data, or a combination thereof during an operation of a vehicle. The approach also involves processing the sensor data, the contextual data, or a combination thereof to predict a future event that is expected to occur proximate to the vehicle. The approach further involves generating a simulation of the future event. The approach further involves presenting the simulation in a user interface 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:collecting, by one or more processors, sensor data, contextual data, or a combination thereof during an operation of a vehicle;processing, by the one or more processors, the sensor data, the contextual data, or a combination thereof to predict a future event that is expected to occur proximate to the vehicle, wherein the future event involves a change of context of at least one object external to the vehicle;generating a simulation of the future event; andbefore the future event occurs, performing, by the one or more processors, one or more of:(i) causing one or more displays to display the simulation of the future event in the vehicle,(ii) causing one or more speakers to output audio in the vehicle in accordance with the simulation of the future event, or(iii) causing one or more physical actuators in the vehicle to actuate in accordance with the simulation of the future event.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the object will be proximate to the vehicle based on a relevance level of the object to the user in the vehicle,wherein the change of the context of the object is presented via the one or more displays, the one or more speakers, the one or more physical actuators, or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the object is presented in the vehicle while physically located outside of a field of view of a user in the vehicle claim 2 , and the future ...

Methods and Apparatus for Evaluating Visual Acuity of Teleoperation Vision Systems and Simulation Systems

According to one aspect, a method for validating a vision system includes providing a vision testing medium at a first distance from the vision system, communicating a first information relating to the vision testing medium from the sensing apparatus to a first system, and displaying, using the first system, a rendering of the vision testing medium based on the first information. The method also includes obtaining, using the first system, at least a first indication of a visual acuity associated with the vision system, determining when the visual acuity at least meets a threshold level, and identifying the sensing apparatus as validated when the visual acuity at least meets the threshold level.

Method and system for monitoring intoxication

A method and system for monitoring a user's intoxication including receiving a set of signals, derived from a set of samples collected from the user at a set of time points; providing a sobriety task to the user proximal to a time point of the set of time points; generating a performance dataset characterizing performance of the sobriety task by the user; receiving a supplementary dataset characterizing a demographic profile of the user and/or a physiological state of the user; determining a set of values of an intoxication metric, derived from the set of signals; generating a predicted temporal profile of the intoxication metric for the user based upon the set of values, the set of time points, and the supplementary dataset; generating an analysis of the user's sobriety based upon the performance dataset and the predicted temporal profile; and providing a notification to the user based upon the analysis.

DRIVER MONITOR DEVICE

A driver monitor device includes: multiple light sources for irradiating light toward a driver seat respectively; a shooting unit arranged at a position from which the shooting unit shoots a driver sitting on the driver seat; a driver detection unit detecting a position of a face or an eye of the driver based on information in an image shot by the shooting unit; a light source specifying unit specifying one of the light sources which irradiates an area of the face or the eye of the driver, according to a detection result of the driver detection unit; and a light source control unit controlling the light sources to turn on the one of the light sources specified by the light source specifying unit, and to turn off or dim another light source. 1. A driver monitor device comprising:a plurality of light sources each of which irradiates light toward a driver seat;a shooting unit that is arranged at a position from which the shooting unit shoots a driver sitting down on the driver seat;a driver detection unit that detects a position of a face or a position of an eye of the driver based on information in an image shot by the shooting unit;a light source specifying unit that specifies one of the light sources which irradiates an area of the face or the eye of the driver, according to a detection result of the driver detection unit; anda light source control unit that controls the plurality of light sources to turn on the one of the light sources specified by the light source specifying unit, and to turn off or dim another light source.2. The driver monitor device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a distance detection unit that detects a distance between the one of the light sources and the driver, wherein:the light source control unit adjusts a brightness of the one of the light sources according to a detection result of the distance detection unit.3. The driver monitor device according to claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of the light sources are mounted on a steering ...

EMOTIVE ADVISORY SYSTEM AND METHOD

Information about a device may be emotively conveyed to a user of the device. Input indicative of an operating state of the device may be received. The input may be transformed into data representing a simulated emotional state. Data representing an avatar that expresses the simulated emotional state may be generated and displayed. A query from the user regarding the simulated emotional state expressed by the avatar may be received. The query may be responded to. 1. A method for emotively conveying information to a user of a device comprising:receiving input indicative of an operating state of the device;transforming the input into data representing a simulated emotional state;generating data representing an avatar that expresses the simulated emotional state, the simulated emotional state conveying information to the user about the operating state of the device;displaying the avatar;receiving a query from the user regarding the simulated emotional state expressed by the avatar; andresponding to the query.2. The method of further comprising determining whether a predetermined event has occurred and initiating a spoken dialog with the user regarding the operating state of the device if the predetermined event has occurred.3. The method of wherein the spoken dialog includes at least one speech characteristic indicative of the simulated emotional state expressed by the avatar.4. A method for conveying information to a user of a device comprising:a step for receiving input indicative of an operating state of the device;a step for transforming the input into data representing a simulated emotional state;a step for generating data representing an avatar that expresses the simulated emotional state, the simulated emotional state conveying information to the user about the operating state of the device; anda step for displaying the avatar.5. A method for emotively conveying information to a user of an automotive vehicle comprising:receiving input indicative of an operating ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FATIGUE DRIVING

This disclosure provides a device and method for detecting fatigue driving. The device for detecting fatigue driving comprises: a first detection unit, which is disposed on a steering wheel of a vehicle, and configured to detect a grip of a driver on the steering wheel and transmit the detected grip value; and a controller, which is configured to receive the detected grip value, and determine whether the driver is in a suspected fatigue driving state according to the detected grip value and a grip standard sample value. 1. A device for detecting fatigue driving , comprising:a first detection unit, which is disposed on a steering wheel of a vehicle, and configured to detect a grip of a driver on the steering wheel and transmit the detected grip value; anda controller, which is configured to receive the detected grip value, and determine whether the driver is in a suspected fatigue driving state according to the detected grip value and a grip standard sample value.2. The device for detecting fatigue driving of claim 1 , whereinthe first detection unit is configured to detect the grip of the driver on the steering wheel based on a preset detection period;the controller is configured to calculate a mean value of the detected grip values during a current processing period, average the mean value and a grip standard sample value of a previous processing period to obtain a grip standard sample value of the current processing period; and determine whether the driver is in a suspected fatigue driving state according to the mean value of the detected grip values during the current processing period and the grip standard sample value of the current processing period; andthe processing period is greater than the detection period.3. The device for detecting fatigue driving of claim 2 , whereinthe controller is configured to calculate a difference between the detected grip value and the grip standard sample value, as well as an offset ratio indicating a ratio of the difference to ...

BREATH ANALYZER, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR AUTHENTICATING, PRESERVING, AND PRESENTING BREATH ANALYSIS DATA

A breath analyzer, a system, and a computer program for administering a breath analysis to a donor and recording a breath analysis result. Embodiments of the invention authenticate that the breath analysis was performed correctly, preserves the breath analysis results by communicating with other devices, and presents the breath analysis results by superimposing them on recorded video data. The breath analyzer includes a breath receptor for receiving a breath sample from the donor, an analyzing element for determining a breath analysis result, a communications element for sending information indicative of the breath analysis result to a recording device manager, and a housing for securing the components in a handheld device. The system comprises the breath analyzer, a recording device manager for synchronizing the recordings, and at least one ancillary camera for recording the breath analysis. 1. A system for administering a breath analysis to a donor and recording a breath analysis result , the system comprising:a recording device manager including a memory element and a processing element; a breath receptor for collecting a breath specimen from the donor;', 'an analyzing element for analyzing the breath specimen and determining the breath analysis result;', 'a communication element for sending information indicative of the breath analysis result to the recording device manager; and', 'a housing for securely containing the analyzing element, the communication element, and at least a portion of the breath receptor; and, 'a breath analyzer including—'}an auxiliary computing device associated with the recording device manager, operational to receive the information indicative of the breath analysis result from the recording device manager.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary computing device displays the information indicative of the breath analysis result.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary computing device is located within the recording ...

DROWSINESS DETECTION FOR VEHICLE CONTROL

Systems, methods and apparatus of drowsiness detection for vehicle control. For example, a vehicle includes: a camera configured to face a driver of the vehicle and generate a sequence of images of the driver driving the vehicle; an artificial neural network configured to analyze the sequence of images and classify, based on the sequence of images, whether the driver is in a drowsy state; and an infotainment system configured to provide instructions to the driver in response to a classification by the artificial neural network that the driver is in the drowsy state. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a camera configured to face a driver of the vehicle and generate a sequence of images of the driver driving the vehicle;an artificial neural network configured to analyze the sequence of images and classify, based on the sequence of images, whether the driver is in a drowsy state; andan infotainment system configured to provide instructions to the driver in response to a classification by the artificial neural network that the driver is in the drowsy state;wherein the infotainment system is configured to provide the instructions via voice at varying volume levels to test alertness of the driver.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are configured to request the driver to provide a response detectable in subsequent images captured by the camera.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the response includes a gesture by the driver.6. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the artificial neural network is further configured to analyze the subsequent images captured by the camera to confirm claim 4 , based on lack of the response requested via the instructions claim 4 , the classification of drowsiness.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , further comprising:an advanced driver assistance system configured to at least partially control the vehicle in response to a confirmation of the classification.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the advanced driver assistance ...

AUTOMATIC IN-VEHICLE COMPONENT ADJUSTMENT

Embodiments can provide a real-time system that can automatically adjust various components within a driving apparatus automatically in response to certain conditions being detected. The real-time system may be configured to control these components in response to detection of certain conditions, which may include external conditions and/or internal conditions. In some embodiments, a user of the driving apparatus may be facilitated to provide his/her personal settings to configure the real-time system. In those embodiments, an interface may be provided to the user to instruct the real-time system to adjust one or more components within the driving apparatus in accordance with the user provided personal settings in response to one or more specific conditions being detected. 1. A method for automatically adjusting one or more component settings of a driving apparatus , the method being implemented in a processor configured to execute machine-readable instructions , the method comprising:identifying a user of the driving apparatus;receiving condition information regarding an external condition about the driving apparatus, wherein the condition information indicates occurrence of the external condition has been detected;in response to the detection of the occurrence of the external condition as indicated by the condition information, retrieving one or more rules matching the external condition, wherein a given one of the one or more rules specifies a component within the driving apparatus to be adjusted, a specific target setting for the adjustment, and a condition that triggers the adjustment of the component;based on the one or more rules, determine one or more components for adjustment by virtue occurrence of the external condition;retrieving personal setting data for the identified user, the retrieved personal setting data including one or more target settings for adjusting the component as specified in the given rule; andgenerating one or more control commands for ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-INTRUSIVE DRUG IMPAIRMENT DETECTION

Systems and methods for detecting onset, presence, and progression of particular states, including intoxication, include observing eye movements of a subject and correlating the observed movements to known baseline neurophysiological indicators of intoxication. A detection system may record eye movement data from a user, compare the eye movement data to a data model comprising threshold eye movement data samples, and from the comparison make a determination whether or not intoxication or impairment is present. The detection system may alert the user to take corrective action if onset or presence of a dangerous condition is detected. The eye movements detected include saccadic and intersaccadic parameters such as intersaccadic drift velocity. Measurements may be collected in situ with a field testing device. An interactive application may be provided on a user device to provoke the desired eye movements during recording. 1. A system , comprising:a sensing arrangement that collects eye movement data of a user;an alerting arrangement that produces a perceptible alert in response to receipt of an alert signal; and a data analysis module that configures the control unit to extract one or more current eye movement dynamics from the eye movement data; and', receive the one or more current eye movement dynamics from the data analysis module;', 'identify, by comparing the one or more current eye movement dynamics to one or more baseline eye movement dynamics accessible by the control unit, a neurologic impairment caused by an intoxicated state of the user; and', 'send the alert signal to the alerting arrangement in response to an identification of the neurologic impairment., 'a comparison module that configures the control unit to], 'a control unit in electronic communication with the sensing arrangement and the alerting arrangement, the control unit comprising2. The system of :wherein the current eye movement dynamics include one or more intersaccadic drift velocities of ...