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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Method for assessing driver attentiveness

Номер: US20120098678A1
Автор: Oliver SCHEPP, Ralf RATHMACHER, Thomas Schramm
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method is provided for assessing the attentiveness of the driver of motor vehicle traveling in a lane including, but not limited to detecting the position of the motor vehicle on the lane transverse to the direction of travel, determining the extent of fluctuations of the position, and assessing the attentiveness as insufficient if within an observation period at least one first significant period is detected in which the extent of fluctuations of the position falls below a first low limiting value and a second significant period is detected in which the extent of the fluctuations exceeds a second high limiting value.

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Номер записи: 1
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Safe operation apparatus and method for moving object

Номер: US20120133528A1
Автор: Byung-Gil LEE, Hyung Kyu Lee
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

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.

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Номер записи: 2
07-06-2012 дата публикации

System and method for preventing drowsiness

Номер: US20120139733A1
Автор: Chul-Dong Lee, Hyo-Sub Choi, Sang-hyun Park, Sang-Yub Lee
Принадлежит: KOREA ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

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.

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Номер записи: 3
23-08-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Responding to Driver Behavior

Номер: US20120212353A1
Автор: Kin Fung, Timothy J. Dick
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 4
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Emotion-based vehicle service system, emotion cognition processing apparatus, safe driving service apparatus, and emotion-based safe driving service method

Номер: US20130054090A1
Автор: Hyun Soon Shin, Jun Jo, Yong Kwi Lee
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

An emotion-based vehicle service system for safe driving includes a multi-emotion sensor node configured to sense emotion information of a driver and passenger in a vehicle and condition information of the vehicle. The emotion-based vehicle service system further includes an emotion cognition processing apparatus configured to analyze sensing information provided from the multi-emotion sensor node to generate emotion cognition information, and a safe driving service apparatus configured to provide an emotion-based safe driving service depending on the emotion cognition information.

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Номер записи: 5
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method for classification of eye closures

Номер: US20130057671A1
Автор: Daniel Levin, Lena Westervall, Peter Kronberg, Susanna Leandersson
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp, Volvo Technology AB

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.

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Номер записи: 6
21-03-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130073115A1
Автор: Daniel Levin, Gustav Markkula, Lena Westervall, Peter Kronberg, TRENT Victor
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp, Volvo Technology AB

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.

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Номер записи: 7
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle location information-based abnormal driving determination and warning system

Номер: US20130088369A1
Автор: Chung Hi Lee, Hyun Cheol Bae, Tae Young Yu
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

The disclosed system includes a first unit including at least one sensor. The first unit senses driving situations (characteristics) of a vehicle through the at least one sensor. Furthermore a second unit is configured to receive location-based information about the vehicle, and a control unit which includes an operation statistic unit calculates an acceptable range to be output by the first unit on a particular type of road based on the information detected by the sensing unit and the information received by the location second unit. The control unit also includes an abnormal driving determination unit which compares values sensed by the first unit with values calculated by the operation statistic unit to determine whether or not the vehicle is being driven in an abnormal state.

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Law breaking/behavior sensor

Номер: US20130144459A1
Автор: Christopher P. Ricci
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

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Номер записи: 9
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Configurable vehicle console

Номер: US20130144463A1
Автор: Christopher P. Ricci, Tadd F. Wilson
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices.

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Номер записи: 10
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle with a safety system involving prediction of driver tiredness

Номер: US20140046546A1
Автор: Alexandra Frid, Fredrich Claezon, Fredrik ÅSTRÖM, Peter Kollegger
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle ( 2 ) has a tachograph ( 4 ) which generates a tachograph signal ( 6 ) containing information about current clock time and the times of the vehicle's movements, a driver's report input unit ( 8 ) generates a signal ( 10 ) containing information about driving and rest times for the driver, including monitoring ( 12 ) of driver activity which generates an alertness signal ( 14 ) containing information about the driver's activity in the vehicle. A safety system ( 18 ) has a control unit ( 20 ) and an alertness modelling unit ( 22 ) which calculates a current and a predicted tiredness values (KSS) for the driver based on the tachograph signal ( 6 ) and/or the driver's report signal ( 10 ). The tiredness values are conveyed to a control unit which determines control signals ( 24 ) for the vehicle's driver support systems.

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Номер записи: 11
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Interactive attentiveness enhancement

Номер: US20140091917A1
Автор: Daniel Oeschger, Felix Wulf, Oliver Pink
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for interactive attentiveness enhancement of a vehicle driver includes steps of determining that a driver assistance function for semiautomatic control of the motor vehicle is active, detecting a stimulus which may be experienced by the vehicle driver upon an observation of the surroundings of the motor vehicle, detecting an input of the vehicle driver in response to the stimulus, determining a game result based on the input and the stimulus, and outputting a notice concerning the game result.

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Номер записи: 12
02-01-2020 дата публикации

OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT DEVICE AND OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT METHOD

Номер: US20200000391A1
Автор: HATO Jumpei
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

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- ...

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Номер записи: 13
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DOZING PREVENTION METHOD, AND DOZING PREVENTION DEVICE

Номер: US20160000343A1
Автор: ISHIMARU Sonoko, JINBO Naoki, MATSUI Mariko, SHINOZAKI Ryo
Принадлежит: UNION TOOL CO.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 14
06-01-2022 дата публикации

DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM AND DRIVER MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20220001874A1
Автор: Hara Kenichiroh, KUSAKABE Takanori, Nishimura Naoki, SAWAI Shunichiroh, YOSHIDA Tomoyuki
Принадлежит:

A driver monitoring system includes an automated driving controller that allows hands-off operation in which a driver releases hands from a steering wheel of a vehicle, and controls an automated steering driving in which the vehicle is automatically steered, and a request notification controller that notifies a hands-on request for prompting the driver of the vehicle to perform a hands-on operation to hold the steering wheel, or a surrounding confirmation request for prompting the driver to perform a surrounding confirmation operation to confirm a surrounding condition. During the automated steering driving, the request notification controller is configured to notify the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request again when an elapsed time from notification of the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request exceeds a criterion time. 1. A driver monitoring system comprising:an automated driving controller that allows hands-off operation in which a driver releases hands from a steering wheel of a vehicle, and controls an automated steering driving in which the vehicle is automatically steered; anda request notification controller that notifies a hands-on request for prompting the driver of the vehicle to perform a hands-on operation to hold the steering wheel, or a surrounding confirmation request for prompting the driver to perform a surrounding confirmation operation to confirm a surrounding condition,wherein during the automated steering driving, the request notification controller is configured to notify the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request again when an elapsed time from notification of the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request exceeds a criterion time.2. The driver monitoring system according to claim 1 , further comprising a steering touch sensor for detecting a steering information of the steering wheel claim 1 ,wherein during the automated steering driving, the request notification ...

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Номер записи: 15
06-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR REDUCING MOTION SICKNESS

Номер: US20220001894A1
Автор: KIM In-Su, Yeom Myung-Ki
Принадлежит:

A system for controlling an autonomous vehicle is capable of predicting and eliminating a possibility of motion sickness before and during travelling of the autonomous vehicle. The system includes: a first control unit which compares a first vehicle motion sickness index that is determined by a travelling simulation with a first threshold set including passenger information before travelling and controls a boarding location of a passenger before travelling; and a second control unit which computes a passenger motion sickness index from passenger state information and vehicle state information detected during travelling, compares a second threshold indicating the degree of sensitivity to motion sickness according to passenger information during travelling with the passenger motion sickness index, and controls the autonomous vehicle so as to reduce or eliminate a generation of a motion sickness causing frequency. 1. A system for controlling an autonomous vehicle for reducing motion sickness , the system comprising:a first control unit which estimates a first vehicle motion sickness index that is determined by a travelling simulation of the autonomous vehicle performed with an analyzed target route before travelling, compares a first threshold indicating a degree of sensitivity to motion sickness according to passenger information before travelling with the first vehicle motion sickness index, and controls a boarding location of a passenger before travelling; anda second control unit which computes a passenger motion sickness index from passenger state information and vehicle state information detected during travelling, compares a second threshold indicating the degree of sensitivity to motion sickness according to passenger information during travelling with the passenger motion sickness index, and controls a behavior of the autonomous vehicle so as to reduce or eliminate a generation of a motion sickness causing frequency.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 16
06-01-2022 дата публикации

DRIVER SCORING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DRIVING EVENT CONTEXT NORMALIZATION USING ROAD QUALITY INFORMATION

Номер: US20220003556A1
Автор: C Subramanian, Lawrence Sean J., Rajasekharan Rajeev, SANTHANAM BALACHANDAR
Принадлежит:

Techniques are disclosed to determine driver scoring that consider road quality and/or conditions in driver score computations. In contrast to the conventional approaches, the use of road conditions and/or road quality in the computation of driver scores allows for the consideration of road conditions and/or quality to improve upon conventional scoring techniques. 1. A controller of a vehicle , comprising:a communication interface configured to receive map data; and determine road condition data based on the map data; and', 'determine a driver score based on the determined road condition data., 'processing circuitry configured to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to determine a driving event claim 1 , the driver score being determined based on the road condition data and the driving event.3. The controller of claim 2 , wherein an impact of the driving event on the driver score is adjusted based on the road condition data.4. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the driving event comprises an acceleration event claim 2 , a velocity event claim 2 , a braking event claim 2 , a directional-change event claim 2 , a distracted-driver event claim 2 , impaired-driver event claim 2 , and/or a collision-avoidance event.5. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the driving event is determined based on data from a sensor of the vehicle and/or a sensor within or attached to the vehicle that is communicatively coupled to the controller.6. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the driving event is determined based on data from a mobile device within the vehicle.7. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to:identify portions of a route based on the map data;based on the road condition data: combine two or more of the identified route portions to determine one or more road segments, or divide one or more of the identified route portions to determine two or more of the road segments; andassign ...

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Номер записи: 17
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Camera Arrangement, Method, Device and Computer-Readable Storage Medium with Instructions for Controlling an Assistance System

Номер: US20210001785A1
Автор: Rose Kai-Christen
Принадлежит: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A camera arrangement as well as a method, a device and a computer-readable storage medium with instructions for controlling an assistance system using the camera arrangement. The camera arrangement comprises a camera and an operating element for activating the camera and for deactivating the camera. The camera arrangement is suitable for reporting the activation of the camera and the deactivation of the camera via an interface to an external control unit. 1. A camera arrangement with a camera and an operating element for activating the camera and for deactivating the camera , wherein the camera arrangement is suitable for activating the camera and for reporting the deactivation of the camera to an external control unit via an interface.2. The camera arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the operating element for activating the camera and for deactivating the camera has a cover element for a lens of the camera.3. The camera arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the operating element for activating the camera and for deactivating the camera has one or more of a switch claim 1 , a slide claim 1 , a cover claim 1 , a rotary control claim 1 , a lowering mechanism claim 1 , a folding mechanism claim 1 , a tilting mechanism claim 1 , and a sliding mechanism for the camera.4. The camera arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the rotary control is suitable for opening and closing a diaphragm of the camera or for opening and closing at least one electrical contact of the camera.5. The camera arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the rotary control encloses an objective lens of the camera.6. A method for controlling an assistance system claim 3 , comprising the steps:detecting an activation or a deactivation of a camera of a camera arrangement; andgranting an authorization for the assistance system in response to the activation of the camera or withdrawal of an authorization for the assistance system in response to the deactivation of the camera.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein for detecting the ...

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Номер записи: 18
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR IN-CABIN FACIAL TRACKING USING MACHINE LEARNING

Номер: US20210001862A1
Автор: el Kaliouby Rana, Mohamed Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed, Senechal Thibaud, Turcot Panu James
Принадлежит: AFFECTIVA, INC.

Vehicular in-cabin facial tracking is performed using machine learning. In-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior is collected. The in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior. A set of seating locations for the vehicle interior is determined. The set is based on the images. The set of seating locations is scanned for performing facial detection for each of the seating locations using a facial detection model. A view of a detected face is manipulated. The manipulation is based on a geometry of the vehicle interior. Cognitive state data of the detected face is analyzed. The cognitive state data analysis is based on additional images of the detected face. The cognitive state data analysis uses the view that was manipulated. The cognitive state data analysis is promoted to a using application. The using application provides vehicle manipulation information to the vehicle. The manipulation information is for an autonomous vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for facial analysis comprising:collecting in-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior, wherein the in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior;determining a set of seating locations for the vehicle interior, based on the images;scanning the set of seating locations for performing facial detection for each of the seating locations using a facial detection model;manipulating a view of a detected face, based on a geometry of the vehicle interior; andanalyzing cognitive state data of the detected face, based on additional images of the detected face, using the view that was manipulated.2. The method of further comprising promoting the cognitive state data to a using application.3. The method of further comprising providing vehicle manipulation information to the vehicle from the using application.4. The method of wherein the using application uses network connectivity remote from the vehicle to provide the manipulation information.5. The method of wherein the manipulation ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2021 дата публикации

STATE DETERMINATION DEVICE, STATE DETERMINATION PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY TANGIBLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210001866A1
Автор: MORIMOTO Hiroshi, YOSHIMURA Yukiyasu
Принадлежит:

A state determination device to determine that a driver driving a vehicle is in a driving difficult state detects an abnormality in a state of the driver, and detects at least one of an abnormality in a driving operation input by the driver or an abnormality in a traveling state of the vehicle. In response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver alone, the state determination device does not determine that the driver is in the driving difficult state but determines that the driver is in the driving difficult state in response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver and additionally detecting the at least one of the abnormality in the driving operation input by the driver or the abnormality in the traveling state of the vehicle. 1. A state determination device to determine that a driver who is driving a vehicle is in a driving difficult state , comprising:a driver abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a state of the driver;an operation abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a driving operation input by the driver;a traveling abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a traveling state of the vehicle; andan integrated determination unit that, in response to only the driver abnormality detection unit detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver alone, does not determine that the driver is in the driving difficult state but determines that the driver is in the driving difficult state in response to: the driver abnormality detection unit detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver; thereafter the operation abnormality detection unit detecting an abnormal operation; and thereafter the traveling abnormality detection unit detecting an abnormal traveling.2. The state determination device according to claim 1 , wherein:in response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver, the operation abnormality detection unit starts a detection process for, from among a ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Lane departure warning determination method using driver state monitoring

Номер: US20210001875A1
Автор: Jin Hyuck Kim, Kwang Il Park, Sang Mook Lim
Принадлежит: AImatics Co Ltd

Disclosed is a lane departure warning determination method using driver state monitoring, which includes (a) recognizing a lane around a vehicle from an image photographed by a lane recognition camera and extracting lane information; (b) extracting facial feature points of a driver from an image photographed by a driver recognition camera; (c) determining from the lane information whether the vehicle is in a lane departure state or a lane approaching state; (d) when it is determined in step (c) that the vehicle is in the lane departure state, generating a warning when a face tilt of the driver exceeds a first angle; and (e) when it is determined in step (c) that the vehicle is in the lane approaching state, generating a warning when the face tilt of the driver exceeds a second angle.

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Номер записи: 21
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Autonomous Driving Vehicle

Номер: US20210001887A1
Автор: GONG WEI, Liu Yingnan, Rao Wenlong, Wang Yue, Wang Zijie, Wu Zelin, Xue Jingjing
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A method and an apparatus for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle are provided. The method includes: receiving environment information sent by an autonomous driving vehicle, the environment information including vehicle exterior environment information; determining whether the autonomous driving vehicle is in an abnormal operation status, based on the vehicle exterior environment information and operation information of an operation executed by the autonomous driving vehicle; and sending a braking control instruction and a data acquisition instruction to the autonomous driving vehicle, in response to determining that the autonomous driving vehicle is in the abnormal operation status, the braking control instruction being used for controlling braking of the autonomous driving vehicle, and the data acquisition instruction being used for acquiring data of a driving recorder in the autonomous driving vehicle. 1. A method for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle , comprising:receiving environment information sent by the autonomous driving vehicle, the environment information comprising vehicle exterior environment information;determining whether the autonomous driving vehicle is in an abnormal operation status, based on the vehicle exterior environment information and operation information of an operation executed by the autonomous driving vehicle; andsending a braking control instruction and a data acquisition instruction to the autonomous driving vehicle, in response to determining that the autonomous driving vehicle is in the abnormal operation status, the braking control instruction being used for controlling braking of the autonomous driving vehicle, and the data acquisition instruction being used for acquiring data of a driving recorder in the autonomous driving vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , before the receiving environment information sent by an autonomous driving vehicle claim 1 , the method further comprises:receiving ...

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Номер записи: 22
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR EXECUTING AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING OPERATION IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210001894A1
Автор: Mahnkopf Dirk
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In a method for executing an autonomous driving operation in a vehicle, for the case in which a driving action influencing the driving dynamics takes place without authorization, the action is canceled. 1. A method for executing an autonomous driving operation in a vehicle , comprising:detecting, during the autonomous driving operating, a personal driving action influencing handling or driving dynamics taking place without driving authorization; andbased on the detecting, canceling the personal driving action.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein during the cancellation of a personal driving action claim 1 , an activated driver actuation unit is rendered inactive.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein during the cancellation of a personal driving action claim 1 , an activated driver actuation unit is locked.4. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the driver actuation unit is a brake pedal in the vehicle.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the brake pedal is hydraulically disconnected from the wheel brakes to cancel the personal driving action upon the brake pedal.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the driving operation is executed completely autonomously claim 1 , using automatic braking claim 1 , acceleration and steering actions.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein a warning signal is generated when the personal driving action is canceled.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein a warning signal is generated by modulating brake pressure in a vehicle brake claim 1 , when the personal driving action is canceled.9. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the driving authorization is ascertained during a trip by evaluating sensor signals.10. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the driving authorization is ascertained prior to a start of a trip claim 1 , by evaluating sensor signals or by identifying a driver.11. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the authorization for the personal driving action ...

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Номер записи: 23
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and device for identifying a driver of a vehicle

Номер: US20160001782A1
Автор: FIEDLER Thomas
Принадлежит:

In a method for identifying a driver of a vehicle, it is ascertained to what extent the driver is authorized to operate the vehicle, and the option of automatically adapting settings of the vehicle to individual users of the vehicle is provided. The identification of the driver, i.e., the recognition of an authorized user or a particular person who is an authorized user initially takes place by acquiring at least one operating parameter of the vehicle. The temporal behavior of this operating parameter then is compared to correspondingly stored comparison data in order to allow an identification of the driver or the user of the vehicle. 1. A method for identifying a driver of a vehicle , comprising:acquiring at least one operating parameter of the vehicle;performing an identification of the driver as a function of (i) the temporal behavior of the at least one operating parameter, and (ii) comparison data assigned to the driver; andoutputting one of a positive or negative identification signal as a function of the identification.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring a driver variable which represents a personal parameter of the driver, wherein the identification is performed additionally as a function of the acquired driver variable.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the driver variable includes at least one of the heart rate and the weight of the driver.4. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein at least one of:a torque of one of a foot pedal or a motor of the vehicle;an acceleration of a foot pedal of the vehicle;a rate of rotation of the motor;a pedaling frequency of the foot pedal of the vehicle;an inclination of the vehicle; andan ascending gradient of the vehicle during operation of the vehicleis acquired as the operating parameter and used for identifying the driver.5. The method as recited in one of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein GPS signals are recorded while the vehicle is in operation and the identification ...

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Номер записи: 24
04-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20180001898A1
Автор: OTAKE Hirotada
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Driving support ECU outputs an instruction to retract a seatbelt to a seatbelt retracting ECU when a driver of a vehicle is determined to be in an abnormal state where the driver loses an ability to drive the vehicle. Thereby, an upper body of the driver in a weak state is pulled strongly toward a backrest side of a seat. As a result, the driver's upper body is prevented from falling and covering a steering wheel, and LKA (traffic lane keeping control) can be performed properly. The driving support ECU decelerates the vehicle at a target deceleration a to stop the vehicle after outputting the instruction to retract the seatbelt. 1. A vehicle control apparatus comprising;abnormality determination means for determining whether or not a driver of a vehicle is in an abnormal state where said driver loses an ability to drive said vehicle;steering control means for performing a steering control of said vehicle so that said vehicle travels to a target position;driving-control-under-abnormal-state means for performing a decelerating control which is a control to decelerate said vehicle in parallel with said steering control by said steering control means in a case when said driver is determined to be in said abnormal state by said abnormality determination means; andseatbelt retracting control means for retracting a seatbelt of said driver based on a determination that said driver is in said abnormal state.2. A vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,said abnormality determination means is configured to cancel a determination that said driver is in said abnormal state in a case when an input to a steering wheel is detected after said driver is determined to be in said abnormal state.3. A vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , make a temporary determination that said driver is in said abnormal state when a state-with-no-driving-operation in which any driving operation by said driver is not detected continues for more than ...

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Номер записи: 25
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE EVENT IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20200001881A1
Автор: Chen Yifan, MITRA Pramita, RAO Jayanthi
Принадлежит:

Biometric data are collected about a user in a vehicle. A user is prompted to provide an input on a wearable device to identify an object based on the biometric data. 1. A system , comprising a computer programmed to:collect biometric data about a user in a vehicle; andbased on the biometric data, prompt a user to provide an input on a wearable device to identify an object.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to actuate a vehicle sensor upon receiving the input.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to prompt the user upon receiving a request from another vehicle to identify the object.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to stop prompting a predetermined period of time after a biometric data threshold had been met and user input has not been received.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biometric data include at least one of a galvanic skin response and a heart rate of the user.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the computer is further programmed to prompt the user when the galvanic skin response exceeds a galvanic skin response threshold.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the computer is further programmed to prompt the user when the heart rate exceeds a heart rate threshold.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to send a message to another vehicle with the input from the user identifying the object.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to present captured visual data of the object on a display of the wearable device.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer is further programmed to collect data with a vehicle sensor and claim 1 , based on the data from the vehicle sensor and the biometric data claim 1 , prompt the user to provide an input on a wearable device to identify the object.11. A method claim 1 , comprising:collecting biometric data about a user in a vehicle; andbased on the biometric ...

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Номер записи: 26
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PASSENGER ASSISTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20200001892A1
Автор: AOI Hatsumi, OKAJI Kazuyoshi, Sugahara Hiroshi, Takizawa Koji, UNO Michie
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

In a passenger assisting apparatus, a passenger information obtaining unit obtains a destination and a contact of a passenger, a state determination unit determines, at the destination for example, whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger. An awakening assistance unit performs an awakening operation for the passenger when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle, and a contact notification unit provides a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation. 1. A passenger assisting apparatus mountable on an autonomous vehicle comprising an automatic driving controller and configured to assist a passenger on the autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising: a processor configured with a program to perform operations comprising:operation as a passenger information obtaining unit configured to obtain a destination and a contact of the passenger;operation as a state determination unit configured to determine whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger;operation as an awakening assistance unit configured to perform an awakening operation for the passenger in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle; andoperation as a contact notification unit configured to provide a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation performed by the awakening assistance unit.2. The passenger assisting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ' ...

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Номер записи: 27
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Driver monitor

Номер: US20220004789A1
Автор: Kenichiroh Hara
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A driver monitor detects, based on face images obtained by capturing the face of a driver of a vehicle at different times, a color of the face of the driver and a face orientation angle of the driver in each face image; stores, when a face orientation angle detected from a first face image captured at a first time is included in a predetermined range of face orientation angles, the color detected from the first face image in a memory; and determines that the color of the face is abnormal, when a face orientation angle detected from a second face image captured at a second time later than the first time is included in the range of face orientation angles and a difference between the color detected from the second face image and the color stored in the memory exceeds a variance threshold.

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Номер записи: 28
03-01-2019 дата публикации

CAR SHARING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190001925A1
Автор: ARAKAWA Masahiro, Iwashita Hiroaki, KUBO Yutaka, Oshima Masaki, OYA Masahiko, SEKINE Kiyotoshi
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHO

A car sharing system includes a car sharing device installed in a vehicle. The car sharing device is configured to perform ID verification via an electronic key system of the vehicle in a state in which key information registered to the mobile terminal has been authenticated to allow an onboard device to be operated by the mobile terminal. The car sharing system includes a key function unit that implements a smart function to perform the ID verification through bidirectional short-range wireless communication with the electronic key system, a determination processing unit that determines whether or not a condition for permitting actuation of the smart function has been satisfied, and an actuation switching unit that validates the smart function if the condition for permitting actuation of the smart function has been satisfied. 1. A car sharing system comprising:a car sharing device installed in a vehicle, wherein the car sharing device is configured to perform wireless communication with a mobile terminal that can be actuated as a vehicle key of the vehicle by registering key information, authenticate the key information through the wireless communication, and perform ID verification via an electronic key system of the vehicle in a state in which the key information has been authenticated to allow an onboard device to be operated by the mobile terminal;a key function unit arranged in the car sharing device, wherein the key function unit implements a smart function to perform the ID verification through bidirectional short-range wireless communication with the electronic key system;a determination processing unit that determines whether or not a condition for permitting actuation of the smart function has been satisfied; andan actuation switching unit that validates the smart function when the condition for permitting actuation of the smart function has been satisfied.2. The car sharing system according to claim 1 , wherein the car sharing device is configured to be ...

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Номер записи: 29
02-01-2020 дата публикации

EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTIC DURING EXTENDED IDLE STATE

Номер: US20200003143A1
Автор: Dudar Aed M.
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Methods and systems are provided for reducing release of undesired evaporative emissions to atmosphere for a hybrid vehicle. In one example, a method comprises locking a transmission of the vehicle in park until a request to override the locking is received at a controller of the vehicle, and conducting one or more routines related to reducing release of undesired evaporative emissions to atmosphere, where the one or more diagnostic routines rely on a vacuum derived from an engine of the vehicle combusting air and fuel while the transmission is locked in park. In this way, completion rates for conducting the one or more routines may be improved, and issues related to the release of undesired evaporative emissions to atmosphere may be reduced or avoided. 1. A method comprising:locking a transmission of a vehicle in park until a request to override the locking of the transmission in park is received at a controller of the vehicle; andconducting a diagnostic routine that relies on a vacuum derived from an engine combusting air and fuel while the transmission is locked in park.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the locking of the transmission in park is in response to a request to power an onboard power box for supplying power to one or more devices internal or external to the vehicle via energy derived from the engine combusting air and fuel; andwherein locking the transmission in park prevents the vehicle from being moved until the request to override the locking the transmission in park is received at the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising conducting the diagnostic routine in response to an indication that the request to override the locking of the transmission in park will not be received by the controller prior to the diagnostic routine being completed.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the indication is based on data related to a learned duration that the transmission is expected to be locked in park prior to the request to override the ...

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Номер записи: 30
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROLLING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BASED ON PASSENGER BEHAVIOR

Номер: US20200003570A1
Автор: BOULANGER Adam, KRATZ SVEN, MARTI Stefan, VERBEKE Joseph
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An occupant sensor system is configured to collect physiological data associated with occupants of a vehicle and then use that data to generate driving decisions. The occupant sensor system includes physiologic sensors and processing systems configured to estimate the cognitive and/or emotional load on the vehicle occupants at any given time. When the cognitive and/or emotional load of a given occupant meets specific criteria, the occupant sensor system generates modifications to the navigation of the vehicle. In this manner, under circumstances where a human occupant of an autonomous vehicle recognizes specific events or attributes of the environment with which the autonomous vehicle maybe unfamiliar, the autonomous vehicle is nonetheless capable of making driving decisions based on those events and/or attributes. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:determining a first physiological response of a first occupant of an autonomous vehicle based on first sensor data;determining that the first physiological response is related to a first event outside of the autonomous vehicle; andmodifying at least one operating characteristic of the autonomous vehicle based on second sensor data that corresponds to the first event.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein capturing the first sensor data comprises recording at least one of a body position claim 1 , a body orientation claim 1 , a head position claim 1 , a head orientation claim 1 , a gaze direction claim 1 , a gaze depth claim 1 , a skin conductivity reading claim 1 , and a neural activity measurement.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first physiological response comprises at least one of an increase in cognitive load and an increase in emotional load.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the first physiological response is related to the first event comprises:determining a first position ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for the Driverless Operation of a Vehicle System Designed for the Fully Automatic Control of Motor Vehicle, and Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20190004546A1
Автор: FRIEDMANN Felix, NETTER Florian, PROFENDINER Daniel, SIPPL Christoph
Принадлежит: Audi AG

This disclosure relates to a method for the driverless operation of a vehicle system of a motor vehicle designed for fully automatic control of the motor vehicle. In accordance with at least one sequential criterion, which evaluates a status of the driver, comprising location information describing the current position of the driver and/or comprising resource information describing an amount of a resource that is present or required for the driver, of which resource a supply is present in the motor vehicle, operating information describing the taking of the motor vehicle to a sequential position having a shorter, in particular minimum possible distance from the current position of the driver or from a predicted destination of the driver, is automatically determined and applied. A motor vehicle with an onboard vehicle system and a control device, for execution of the method, are also disclosed. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for driverless operation of a vehicle system of a motor vehicle designed for fully automatic control of the motor vehicle , comprising:evaluating, by a control device, a status information of a driver, based on at least one sequential criterion, wherein the at least one sequential criterion comprises location information describing a current position of the driver;evaluating, by the control device, a resource information, based on the at least one sequential criterion, wherein the at least one sequential criterion comprises an amount of a resource that is present or required for the driver, of which resource a resource supply is present in the motor vehicle;determining, by the control device, an operating information describing transporting the motor vehicle to a sequential position having a shorter distance from the current position of the driver or from a predicted destination of the driver; andapplying, by the control device, the operating information to transport the motor vehicle automatically to the sequential position.19. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DRIVING STATE DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20210004618A1
Автор: QIN Renbo, YANG Daqian
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a driving state detection method and apparatus, a driver monitoring system, and a vehicle. The driving state detection method includes: performing head pose detection and eye state detection on a driver image to obtain head pose information and eye state information; and determining detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information. 1. A driving state detection method , comprising:performing head pose detection and eye state detection on a driver image to obtain head pose information and eye state information;determining whether a deviation angle of a head location of a driver exceeds a preset range according to head location information of the driver in the driver image determined based on the head pose information;in response to determining that the deviation angle of the head location of the driver exceeds the preset range, determining a detection result of distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information; andin response to determining that the deviation angle of the head location of the driver does not exceed the preset range, determining detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information comprises:determining a parameter value of an index for representing the fatigue state of the driver and a parameter value of an index for representing the distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information;determining the detection result of fatigue state of the driver according to the parameter value of the index for representing the fatigue state of the ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Machine learning based driver assistance

Номер: US20200005060A1
Автор: Kevan Yuen, Mohan M. Trivedi, Sujitha MARTIN
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

A method for machine learning based driver assistance is provided. The method may include detecting, in one or more images of a driver operating an automobile, one or more facial landmarks. The detection of the one or more facial landmarks may include applying, to the one or more images, a first machine learning model. A gaze dynamics of the driver may be determined based at least on the one or more facial landmarks. The gaze dynamics of the driver may include a change in a gaze zone of the driver from a first gaze zone to a second gaze zone. A state of the driver may be determined based at least on the gaze dynamics of the driver. An operation of the automobile may be controlled based at least on the state of the driver. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also provided.

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Номер записи: 34
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING DRIVER MOVEMENTS

Номер: US20190005341A1
Автор: Bieg Hans-Joachim, Fischer Jonathan, Korthauer Andreas, Krautter Wolfgang
Принадлежит:

A method for classifying driver movements in order to ascertain the driver's degree of attentiveness during the driving a motor vehicle, using an interior compartment camera for recording at least a part of the driver. Based on the recording, a movement quantity that represents a head movement of the driver is evaluated, and a driver movement is classified as a safety view if the movement quantity corresponds to a defined condition. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for classifying driver movements for ascertaining the degree of driver attentiveness during driving of a motor vehicle , using an interior compartment camera , the method comprising:recording at least a part of the driver;based on the recording, evaluating a movement quantity representing a head movement of the driver; andclassifying a driver movement as a safety view if the movement quantity corresponds to a defined condition.17. The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein the driver movement is classified as a safety view if a lateral head movement is recognized as the movement quantity.18. The method as recited in claim 17 , wherein a lateral head movement is recognized if claim 17 , starting from a first head orientation claim 17 , a beginning of a head rotation in a first direction is ascertained claim 17 , a beginning of a head rotation in the first direction being ascertained if a speed of the head rotation in the first direction corresponds to a defined first speed threshold value or exceeds a defined first speed threshold value.19. The method as recited in claim 18 , wherein a lateral head movement is recognized if the speed of the head rotation in the first direction corresponds to a defined second speed threshold value or exceeds a defined second speed threshold value.20. The method as recited in claim 19 , wherein a lateral head movement is not recognized if claim 19 , after the reaching or exceeding of the first or second speed threshold value claim 19 , the speed of the head rotation in the ...

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Номер записи: 35
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Emergency vehicle control device

Номер: US20170008534A1
Автор: Kei Oshida, Makoto Katayama, Masayuki Nakatsuka, Yukinori Kurahashi
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

An emergency vehicle control device includes an emergency vehicle stop switch (emergency situation detector) that detects or estimates an emergency situation; and an accelerator operation detector that detects whether or not an accelerator is being operated. When an emergency situation is detected or estimated by the emergency situation detector and an accelerator non-operation state lasting for an accelerator non-operation time threshold value or longer is detected by the accelerator operation detector while the vehicle is running, the vehicle is automatically stopped regardless of whether or not a steering operation is performed.

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Номер записи: 36
10-01-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190008438A1
Автор: KRANZ Yaron, OPHIR Yoav, ORON Zvi
Принадлежит: Elbit Systems Ltd.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-01-2016 дата публикации

method and device for avoiding a tunnel vision

Номер: US20160009289A1
Автор: Voelkel Andreas
Принадлежит:

A method for avoiding a tunnel vision of a motor vehicle driver includes detecting an instantaneous viewing direction of the driver; comparing the instantaneous viewing direction with at least one previous viewing direction; detecting a tunnel vision if a rate of change between the viewing directions and/or if an angular range of the viewing direction is not reached; and stimulating the motor vehicle driver to avoid the tunnel vision. A device for avoiding a tunnel vision of the driver includes a camera for detecting an instantaneous viewing direction of the motor vehicle driver; a control unit for comparing the instantaneous viewing direction with at least one previous viewing direction and for detecting a tunnel vision if a rate of change between the viewing directions and/or if an angular range of the viewing direction is not reached, and a device for stimulating the motor vehicle driver to avoid the tunnel vision. 1. A method for avoiding a tunnel vision of a motor vehicle driver , the method comprising:detecting an instantaneous viewing direction of the motor vehicle driver;comparing the instantaneous viewing direction with at least one previous viewing direction;detecting a tunnel vision if a rate of change between the viewing directions is not reached and/or if an angular range of the viewing direction is not reached; andstimulating the motor vehicle driver to avoid the tunnel vision.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motor vehicle driver is stimulated if claim 1 , in addition claim 1 , a predictive safety system of the motor vehicle detects a danger in an instantaneous path of travel of the motor vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the stimulation includes a notification concerning a collision-free path of travel for the motor vehicle.4. The method of wherein the stimulation is a visual stimulation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a tunnel vision is detected if the rate of change and/or the angular range are below a threshold value for a ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Processor and processing method for warning system of straddle-type vehicle, warning system of straddle-type vehicle, and straddle-type vehicle

Номер: US20220024480A1
Автор: Lars Pfau
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention obtains a processor, a processing method, a warning system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving both the rider's safety and the rider's comfort.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information corresponding to output of a surrounding environment detector (11) during travel of a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of warning operation provided to the rider and generated by the warning system (1); and a control section that makes an alarm (30) perform the warning operation in the case where the determination section determines that the warning operation is necessary. The acquisition section further acquires helmet posture direction information corresponding to output of a helmet posture direction detector (13) during the travel of the straddle-type vehicle (100). The determination section determines the necessity of the warning operation on the basis of the surrounding environment information and the helmet posture direction information.

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Номер записи: 39
11-01-2018 дата публикации

System and method for associating user and vehicle information for communication to a third party

Номер: US20180009446A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
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A vehicle is provided that detects a first presence of a driver in a vehicle, based upon detecting the first presence, provides a user interface for the driver to enter first user information, information, and communicates the first sensitive information to a vendor to authenticate the combines the first user information and the vehicle information to generate the first sensitive driver to enable the vendor to perform a financial transaction with the driver using the first sensitive information while the vehicle is in motion. The processor is programmed to initiate automatically, on behalf of the driver, the financial transaction with the vendor in response to a sensed state or location of the vehicle. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising: 'detect a first presence of a driver in a vehicle;', 'a sensor to 'store first sensitive information for the driver of the vehicle;', 'a memory to receive the first presence;', 'based upon receiving the first presence, provide a user interface for the driver to enter first user information, the first user information comprising financial information for the driver;', 'receive vehicle information associated with the vehicle;', 'combine the first user information and the vehicle information to generate the first sensitive information;', 'send the first sensitive information to the memory for storage; and', 'communicate the first sensitive information to a vendor to authenticate the driver to enable the vendor to perform a financial transaction with the driver using the first sensitive information while the vehicle is in motion, wherein the processor is programmed to initiate automatically, on behalf of the driver, the financial transaction with the vendor in response to a sensed state or location of the vehicle., 'a processor in communication with the sensor and the memory, the processor to22. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the sensor detects a second presence of a passenger in the vehicle claim 21 , wherein the processor ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND FINGERPRINT CHIP

Номер: US20210009081A1
Автор: SUN Wenbin, WANG Bing, Wang Bo
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to vehicle technologies, and disclose a method and system for controlling a vehicle, and a fingerprint chip. The method comprises: collecting a fingerprint image of a user; authenticating the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring identity information of the user after the authentication succeeds; acquiring a vehicle personalization parameter of the user according to the identity information of the user and setting up the vehicle according to the vehicle personalization parameter. The embodiments further provide a vehicle control system and a fingerprint chip. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can allow simple and quick personalized settings of a vehicle based on identity recognition, which can facilitate sharing a vehicle among family members in most cases. 1. A method for controlling a vehicle , comprising:collecting a fingerprint image of a user;authenticating the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring identity information of the user after the authentication succeeds; andacquiring a vehicle personalization parameter of the user according to the identity information of the user and setting up the vehicle according to the vehicle personalization parameter.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting a fingerprint image of a user comprises:collecting, by a fingerprint sensor integrated in a fingerprint chip of the vehicle, the fingerprint image of the user; and 'authenticating, by a microprocessor integrated in the fingerprint chip of the vehicle, the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring the identity information of the user after the authentication succeeds.', 'wherein the authenticating the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring identity information of the user after the authentication succeeds comprises3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the fingerprint chip is mounted on a start button of ...

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Номер записи: 41
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF A VEHICLE ACCORDING TO REACTIONS OF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT

Номер: US20210009140A1
Автор: Brooks Daniel J.
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System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to identifying when a situational awareness of a vehicle is inconsistent with a surrounding environment. In one embodiment, a method includes analyzing occupant sensor data about at least one occupant of the vehicle to generate a reaction level of the occupant. The reaction level characterizes at least a current response of the occupant to the surrounding environment and control of the vehicle within the surrounding environment. The method includes comparing an expected reaction for the occupant with the reaction level to determine whether the reaction level of the occupant correlates with the situational awareness of the vehicle about the surrounding environment. The method includes, in response to identifying that the reaction level does not correlate with the expected reaction, executing, by the vehicle, a responsive action to account for inconsistencies in the situational awareness of the vehicle. 1. An introspection system for identifying when a situational awareness of a vehicle is inconsistent with a surrounding environment , comprising:one or more processors;a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing:a monitoring module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to analyze occupant sensor data about at least one occupant of the vehicle to generate a reaction level of the occupant, the reaction level characterizing at least a current response of the occupant to the surrounding environment and control of the vehicle within the surrounding environment; and compare an expected reaction for the occupant with the reaction level to determine whether the reaction level of the occupant correlates with the situational awareness of the vehicle about the surrounding environment, and', 'in response to identifying that the reaction level does not correlate with the expected reaction, execute a responsive action to ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM WITH HEART RATE MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20210009141A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng
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A driver monitoring system for a vehicle includes a camera and an ECU. The camera is disposed at an interior of the vehicle so as to view the face of a driver of the vehicle. The camera captures image data and the captured image data includes image data representative of the face of the driver. The ECU includes electronic circuitry and associated software, with the electronic circuitry including an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera. The ECU, responsive to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the camera, determines a heart rate of the driver. 1. A driver monitoring system for a vehicle , the driver monitoring system comprising:a camera disposed at an interior of the vehicle so as to view a face of a driver of the vehicle;wherein the camera captures image data and the captured image data includes image data representative of the face of the driver;an electronic control unit (ECU) comprising electronic circuitry and associated software, the electronic circuitry including an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera; andwherein the ECU, responsive to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the camera, determines a heart rate of the driver.2. The driver monitoring system of claim 1 , comprising an illumination source disposed in the interior of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the illumination source claim 1 , when electrically powered claim 1 , emits non-visible light that illuminates at least a portion of the face of the driver of the vehicle.3. The driver monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the illumination source emits near-infrared (NIR) light or infrared (IR) light.4. The driver monitoring system of claim 3 , wherein the ECU determines the heart rate at least in part responsive to determination claim 3 , via processing by the image processor of image data captured by the camera claim 3 , of changes in reflections at the face of the driver.5. The driver monitoring system ...

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Номер записи: 43
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Driving assistance device

Номер: US20190009773A1
Автор: Junichi Kimura, Mitsuo Shimotani, Satoru Inoue, Tadashi Miyahara, Yoshio Sato, Yuji Karita, Yuki Sakai
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A driving assistance device includes a driving operation pattern storage in which a predetermined driving operation pattern is stored, an automatic driving controller configured to perform automatic driving of a vehicle in accordance with the driving operation pattern, a notification sequence storage configured to store a notification sequence corresponding to the driving operation pattern, and a notification processor configured to perform notification to a driver of the vehicle in accordance with the notification sequence. The notification sequence storage stores a plurality of notification sequences different in detail level for one driving operation pattern. When the automatic driving in accordance with the driving operation pattern is performed, the notification processor selects one of the plurality of notification sequences, and performs notification to the driver in accordance with the selected notification sequence in conformity with a progress of the relevant driving operation pattern in the automatic driving.

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Номер записи: 44
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Integrated vehicle monitoring system

Номер: US20190009786A1
Автор: Yi Liu
Принадлежит: Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co Ltd

Methods and apparatus for monitoring conditions associated with a vehicle or an occupant of the vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include receiving, via a receiver, data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle. The methods may also include displaying, on a display panel, information related to the internal condition based on the received data. The display panel is physically integrated with the receiver and detachable from the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 45
09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NVH-BASED VEHICLE POWERTRAIN CONTROL

Номер: US20200010089A1
Автор: Banker Adam Nathan, FORD Stuart N.
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Methods and systems are provided for adjusting noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) limits for a vehicle based on an occupancy level of the vehicle. The occupancy level is inferred based on a number of occupants and their position within a vehicle, and further based on a degree of interaction of a primary occupant with vehicle controls. As the occupancy level decreases, NVH constraints for operating the vehicle are reduced and one or more vehicle operating parameters nay be based on the reduced NVH constraints. 1. A method for operating a vehicle , comprising:during an autonomous mode of vehicle operation,estimating an occupancy level of the vehicle based on a number of occupants, a position of each occupant within the vehicle, and a drive activity level of a primary occupant; andaltering noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) limits for a powertrain of the vehicle responsive to the occupancy level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the occupancy level of the vehicle based on a position of each occupant within the vehicle includes estimating based on whether an occupant is seated in a driver seat or a passenger seat claim 1 , and further if the passenger seat is in a front or a rear of the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the occupancy level of the vehicle based on the drive activity level of the primary occupant includes estimating whether the primary occupant is actuating one or more of a steering wheel claim 1 , an accelerator pedal claim 1 , and a brake pedal of the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimating is based on sensor input received from one or more sensors including a seat occupancy sensor claim 1 , a pressure sensor claim 1 , a capacitative touch sensor claim 1 , an infra-red sensor.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the estimating is further based on input from one or more of a camera claim 4 , a microphone claim 4 , communication received from a cloud dispatch claim 4 , and communication received from ...

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Номер записи: 46
09-01-2020 дата публикации

IN-VEHICLE DEVICE, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVER, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20200010091A1
Автор: MATSUURA Kohei, OISHI Yu, Takewaka Tomoyuki
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The present invention provides an in-vehicle device that provides a driving guidance to a driver, comprising: a selection unit for selecting ideal traveling information from a plurality of pieces of ideal traveling information associated with a plurality of skill levels, respectively, in accordance with an estimation result of a feeling of the driver; a determination unit for determining, for each of a plurality of items to provide a driving guidance, whether a difference between traveling information detected by a sensor of a vehicle during traveling and the ideal traveling information selected by the selection unit falls within an allowable range; and a notification unit for notifying the driver of an item for which the determination unit determines that the difference does not fall within the allowable range in the plurality of items. 1. An in-vehicle device that provides a driving guidance to a driver , comprising:a selection unit for selecting ideal traveling information from a plurality of pieces of ideal traveling information associated with a plurality of skill levels, respectively, in accordance with an estimation result of a feeling of the driver;a determination unit for determining, for each of a plurality of items to provide a driving guidance, whether a difference between traveling information detected by a sensor of a vehicle during traveling and the ideal traveling information selected by the selection unit falls within an allowable range; anda notification unit for notifying the driver of an item for which the determination unit determines that the difference does not fall within the allowable range in the plurality of items.2. The in-vehicle device according to claim 1 , further comprising an acquisition unit for acquiring a plurality of pieces of ideal traveling information for a traveling route selected by the driver from a server in which a plurality of pieces of traveling route information each including a plurality of pieces of ideal traveling ...

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Номер записи: 47
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Systems, Computer Medium and Computer-Implemented Methods for Monitoring Health and Ergonomic Status of Drivers of Vehicles

Номер: US20150012186A1
Автор: Horseman Samantha J.
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Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods for monitoring a status of a driver when driving a vehicle. A system including a set of sensors configured to be disposed in the vehicle to collect driver status data. The system processing the driver status data to determine whether the driver is experiencing a health condition or crisis, and whether the driver's body position is ergonomic. In response to a health condition, generating a health alert indicative of the health condition. In response to the driver a health crisis generating a health alert indicative of the health crisis and inhibiting operation of the vehicle. In response to the driver's body position not being ergonomic, identifying and providing adjustments in the body position of the driver that need to be made for the driver to be positioned in an ergonomically acceptable body position. 1. A system for monitoring a status of a driver of a vehicle , the system comprising:a set of one or more ergonomic sensors configured to be disposed in the vehicle and configured to output ergonomics data corresponding to a current body position of the driver; receive the ergonomics data output by the set of one or more ergonomic sensors;', 'process the ergonomics data to identify an adjustment that needs to be made in the body position of the driver for the driver to be positioned in an ergonomic body position; and', 'generate ergonomic feedback content indicative of the adjustment in the body position of the driver that needs to be made for the driver to be positioned in the ergonomic body position; and, 'an ergonomics processor configured toa feedback display located in the vehicle, the feedback display being configured to display, to the driver when they are located in the vehicle, the ergonomics feedback content indicative of the adjustments in the body position of the driver that need to be made for the driver to be positioned in the ergonomic body position.2. A system ...

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Номер записи: 48
27-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE OCCUPANT HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220028556A1
Автор: Tiwari Prashant
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A health risk assessment system for estimating a health risk posed by transporting a user in a vehicle. The system includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing a health risk assessment module. The health risk assessment module includes computer-readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to attempt to acquire information regarding a travel history of the user. The module is also configured to, using acquired travel history information, determine a value of a first health status parameter and to compare the value of the first health status parameter to a first threshold. Responsive to the value of the first health status parameter exceeding the threshold, the module controls operation of the vehicle to implement at least one infection prevention measure. 1. A health risk assessment system for estimating a health risk posed by transporting a user in a vehicle , the system comprising:one or more processors; anda memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing a health risk assessment module including computer-readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:attempt to acquire information regarding a travel history of the user;using acquired travel history information, determine a value of a first health status parameter;compare the value of the first health status parameter to a first threshold; andresponsive to the value of the first health status parameter exceeding the first threshold, control operation of the vehicle to implement at least one infection prevention measure.2. The health risk assessment system of wherein the travel history information includes information regarding any previous rides the user took in any vehicles during a selected sample time period.3. The health risk assessment system of wherein the travel history information includes claim 2 , for ...

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Номер записи: 49
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle control device mounted on vehicle and method for controlling the vehicle

Номер: US20190011914A1
Автор: Hyunsun Lyu, Jiyeong Park, Minjae PARK
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle. A vehicle control device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensing unit configured to sense a driver's state, and a processor configured to decide a first time required for a vehicle currently traveling in an autonomous driving mode to reach a point where the vehicle is to be switched to a manual driving mode, and decide a second time required for the driver to be ready to perform manual driving based on the driver's state, wherein the processor outputs notification information such that the second time is shortened when the second time is longer than the first time.

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Номер записи: 50
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and systems for controlling communications by a driver in a vehicle

Номер: US20180012273A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
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A vehicle is provided that stores limit(s) on third party vendor communications associated with a user in the vehicle. The limit(s) restrict financial transactions of the user with third party vendors. The vehicle determines that the user desires to interact with a third party vendor, based on the limit(s), determines if the vehicle can send a first communication to the third party vendor (the first communication being related to initiating or completing a financial transaction with the third party vendor), when allowed by the limit(s), automatically sends the first communication to the third party vendor for the user, and when not allowed by the limit(s), does not send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising:a memory to store one or more limits on third party vendor communications associated with a user in the vehicle, wherein the one or more limits restrict financial transactions of the user with third party vendors, the one or more limits comprising one or more of a financial transaction amount limit and a limit on a number of financial transactions; determine the user desires to interact with a third party vendor;', 'retrieve the one or more limits from the memory;', 'based on the one or more limits, determine if the vehicle can send a first communication to the third party vendor, the first communication being related to initiating or completing a financial transaction with the third party vendor;', 'when allowed by the one or more limits, automatically send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user; and', 'when not allowed by the one or more limits, not send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user., 'a processor in communication with the memory, the processor to221. The vehicle of claim , wherein the first communication comprises vehicle information and user information , wherein the vehicle information comprises a vehicle identification number of the ...

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Номер записи: 51
09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED DRIVING WITH A SAFE STOP POINT

Номер: US20200012276A1
Автор: BIEGER Stefan, DOCHOW Gerhard
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A method for controlling the operation of an automatic driving assistance system of a motor vehicle, which is designed for independent vehicle guidance. When at least one driving control takeover condition is met which brings about deactivation of the driving assistance system when driving control is taken over by the driver, at least one takeover request is output to the driver. If the driver does not react to this takeover request, replanning of the original route occurs with an original destination to a stopping point which can be approached in an automated manner. The replanning occurs in such a way that the stopping point constitutes, in the context of the present position of the motor vehicle with respect to the original destination, an optimum stopping point which is determined according to at least one optimality criterion. 1. A method for controlling the operation of an automatic driving assistance system of a motor vehicle , which is designed for independent vehicle guidance , comprising: outputting at least one driving control takeover request to a driver when at least one driving control takeover condition is met , which driving control takeover condition brings about deactivation of the driving assistance system when driving control is taken over by the driver;{'b': '218', 'when the driving control is not taken over by the driver: replanning an original route with an original destination to a stopping point () which can be approached in an automated manner, wherein the stopping point constitutes, in the context of the present position of the motor vehicle with respect to the original destination, an optimum stopping point which is determined according to at least one optimality criterion.'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the replanning of the original route is carried out in such a way that the optimum stopping point has a shortest or fastest route to the original destination which cannot be traveled along in an automated fashion.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 52
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle of automatic driving system and the control method of the system

Номер: US20200012281A1
Автор: Chan Jaegal
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method of controlling a vehicle operating in an Automated Vehicle and Highway System (AVHS) includes: transmitting a driving assistance request to a server in response to satisfaction of a preset condition or in response to a user input; in response to the driving assistance request, receiving a connection request from a drone selected by the server; initiating data transmission and reception for autonomous driving by authenticating the connection request; and performing the autonomous driving using driving assistance data received from the drone. Implementations of the present disclosure may enable improved autonomous driving support for a vehicle having a problem in performing autonomous driving or a manually driven vehicle incapable of driving autonomously. One or more of an autonomous vehicle or a server may be linked to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) robot, Augmented Reality (AR) device, Virtual Reality (VR) device, a 5G service-related device, etc.

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Driver attention monitoring method and apparatus and electronic device

Номер: US20210012128A1
Автор: Chen Qian, Fei Wang, Shiyao HUANG
Принадлежит: Beijing Sensetime Technology Development Co Ltd

Disclosed in the present disclosure are a driver attention monitoring method and apparatus and an electronic device. The method includes: capturing, by a camera arranged on a vehicle, a video of a driving area of the vehicle; determining, according to each of multiple frames of face images of a driver in the driving area included in the video, a type of a gazing area of the driver in the frame of face image, where the gazing area of each frame of face image is one of multiple types of defined gazing areas obtained by dividing a space area of the vehicle in advance; and determining an attention monitoring result of the driver according to a type distribution of gazing areas of the frames of face images included within at least one sliding time window in the video.

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Номер записи: 54
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Driving profiles for autonomous vehicles

Номер: US20200013284A1
Автор: Christopher L. Scofield, Scott SEDLIK
Принадлежит: Inrix Inc

One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for operating an autonomous vehicle based upon a driving preference. For example, a driving profile, comprising a driving preference (e.g., a speed preference, a route preference, etc.) of a user, may be provided to an automated driving component of the autonomous vehicle. An operational parameter for the autonomous vehicle may be generated based upon the driving preference of the user. The autonomous vehicle may be operated based upon the operational parameter. In an example, a condition of the user traveling in the autonomous vehicle may be determined, and the operational parameter for the autonomous vehicle may be adjusted based upon the condition of the user not corresponding to the driving preference.

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Номер записи: 55
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND FINGERPRINT CHIP

Номер: US20220032875A1
Автор: SUN Wenbin, WANG Bing, Wang Bo
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Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to vehicle technologies, and disclose a method and system for controlling a vehicle, and a fingerprint chip. The method comprises: collecting a fingerprint image of a user; authenticating the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring identity information of the user after the authentication succeeds; acquiring a vehicle personalization parameter of the user according to the identity information of the user and setting up the vehicle according to the vehicle personalization parameter. The embodiments further provide a vehicle control system and a fingerprint chip. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can allow simple and quick personalized settings of a vehicle based on identity recognition, which can facilitate sharing a vehicle among family members in most cases. 1. A method for controlling a vehicle , comprising:collecting, by a fingerprint sensor integrated in a fingerprint chip of the vehicle, a fingerprint image of a user;authenticating, by a microprocessor integrated in the fingerprint chip of the vehicle, the user according to the fingerprint image and acquiring identity information of the user after the user is authenticated;sending, by the microprocessor, the identity information of the user to a central control device of the vehicle; andacquiring, by the central control device of the vehicle, a vehicle personalization parameter of the user according to the identity information of the user and setting up the vehicle according to the vehicle personalization parameter.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint chip is mounted on at least one of a steering wheel of the vehicle claim 1 , a console of the vehicle claim 1 , and a start button of the vehicle.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:in response to that the central control device of the vehicle detects an fingerprint enrollment request and receives identity information ...

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Номер записи: 56
03-02-2022 дата публикации

UWB BASED IN-VEHICLE LOCATION AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND BEHAVIOR SCORING VIA MOBILE ACCESS DEVICES OF VEHICULAR PASSIVE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220032920A1
Автор: Johnson Matthew, KRZYZAK Thomas, NESPOLO Martin, VARUGHESE Sibu, WEBB Gareth, YIM Wilson
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A mobile access device includes a memory, a user interface, a transceiver, and a control module. The memory stores a service application. The user interface receives an input from a user to execute the service application. The transceiver signals a vehicle to establish a connection and initiate a location determining process to determine a location of the mobile access device within the vehicle. The control module: determines whether the service application is permitted to be executed based on the location of the mobile access device; based on the location of the mobile access device, performs an identity verification process to verify identity of at least one of the user or the mobile access device; and tracks driving behavior of the user based on (i) whether the service application is permitted to be executed, and (ii) a result of the identity verification process. 1. A mobile access device comprising:a memory configured to store a service application;a user interface configured to receive an input from a user to execute the service application;a transceiver configured to signal a vehicle to establish a connection and initiate a location determining process to determine a location of the mobile access device within the vehicle; and determine whether the service application is permitted to be executed based on the location of the mobile access device,', 'based on the location of the mobile access device, perform an identity verification process to verify identity of at least one of the user or the mobile access device, and', 'track driving behavior of the user based on (i) whether the service application is permitted to be executed, and (ii) a result of the identity verification process., 'a control module configured to'}2. The mobile access device of claim 1 , wherein the service application is a passenger or package transport service application.3. The mobile access device of claim 1 , the control module is configured to via the transceiver perform an ultra- ...

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Номер записи: 57
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20220032922A1
Автор: Jin Mo Lee, Young Bin Min
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A method of controlling a vehicle includes acquiring biometric data of a user in the vehicle, determining first determination information related to inattention of the user based on the biometric data, acquiring driving related information of the vehicle, determining second determination information related to driving complexity based on the driving related information, and determining whether to provide a feedback function to the user based on the first determination information and the second determination information.

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Номер записи: 58
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING DRIVER

Номер: US20220032923A1
Автор: PARK Ge O
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 59
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATING STATE OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220032937A1
Автор: Antoniucci Lionel, LANOUE Stephane
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The method for controlling an operating state of a vehicle is such that the operating state, initially adopting a locked state which immobilizes the vehicle, can be modified in order to adopt any of the following unlocking states: a total unlocking state which allows activation of an operating mode of the vehicle, which is associated with the total unlocking state, without any restrictions; and partial unlocking states which each allow the activation of an operating mode associated with the partial unlocking state and which allow restricted activation of the vehicle. This control method comprises a step (E102) of activating one of the operating modes after modifying the operating state (E101) to authorize this activation. 10100. A method for controlling an operating state of a vehicle , wherein the control method is such that the operating state is a locked state (E) which immobilizes the vehicle () , and can be modified in order to adopt any of the following unlocking states:a total unlocking state which allows activation of an operating mode of the vehicle without any restrictions,at least two partial unlocking states which each allow the activation of an operating mode associated with the partial unlocking state and which allow restricted activation of the vehicle,and in that wherein the control method comprises:a step of receiving a control instruction requesting activation of one of the operating modes,a step of modifying the operating state so as to change it from the locked state to a selected unlocking state associated with the operating mode for which activation is requested in order to authorize activation of said operating mode,{'b': '102', 'a step (E) of activating the authorized operating mode,'}and in that the step of modifying the operating state comprises, after receipt of the control instruction:a step of transmitting an encrypted key identifying the operating mode for which activation is requested, said encrypted key being transmitted by a first ...

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Номер записи: 60
03-02-2022 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD

Номер: US20220032942A1
Автор: TAKEI Takumi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A confusion degree determining unit determines a degree of confusion of an occupant by using occupant state information acquired by an occupant state acquiring unit. A recognition degree determining unit determines a degree of recognition of the occupant, with respect to surrounding conditions and automatic control of a vehicle, by using surrounding condition information and control information acquired by a host vehicle status acquiring unit and the occupant state information acquired by the occupant state acquiring unit. An information generation unit generates information to be provided to the occupant by using the surrounding condition information and control information acquired by the host vehicle status acquiring unit, the degree of confusion determined by the confusion degree determining unit, and the degree of recognition determined by the recognition degree determining unit. 1. An information providing device comprising:a processor to execute a program; anda memory to store the program which, when executed by the processor, performs processes of,acquiring first information indicating surrounding conditions of a vehicle and second information regarding automatic control of the vehicle;acquiring third information indicating a state of an occupant of the vehicle;determining a degree of confusion of the occupant by using the third information acquired by the occupant state acquiring unit;determining a degree of recognition of the occupant, with respect to the surrounding conditions and the automatic control of the vehicle, by using the first information, the second information, and the third information acquired; andgenerating information to be provided to the occupant by using the first information and the second information acquired, the degree of confusion determined, and the degree of recognition determined.2. The information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processes further include increasing or decreasing an amount of the information ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20220032944A1
Автор: HOMMA Takuya
Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

A vehicle seat control apparatus is equipped in a vehicle capable of travelling by automated driving and is configured to set a position and attitude of a seat of the vehicle to a driving position in low automated driving and to set the position and attitude of the seat to a relaxing position in high automated driving. The vehicle seat control apparatus includes an alertness detecting device configured to detect an alertness level of a driver seated on the seat, a computation control device configured to drive the seat driving device to perform an alerting operation if the alertness level is lower than a predetermined level when driving of the vehicle transitions from the high automated driving to the low automated driving, and a seat driving device configured to displace the seat at a higher speed than at a transition from the driving position to the relaxing position. 1. A vehicle seat control apparatus that is equipped in a vehicle capable of travelling by automated driving in accordance with a relative level of driving automation and that is configured to set a position and attitude of a seat of the vehicle to a driving position in low automated driving that is low in the level and to set the position and attitude of the seat to a relaxing position in high automated driving that is high in the level , the vehicle seat control apparatus comprising:an alertness detecting device;a computation control device; anda seat driving device, whereinthe alertness detecting device is configured to detect an alertness level of a driver to be seated on the seat,the computation control device is configured to drive the seat driving device to perform an alerting operation in a case where the alertness level of the driver detected by the alertness detecting device is lower than a predetermined level when driving of the vehicle transitions from the high automated driving to the low automated driving, andthe seat driving device is configured to, in response to an instruction from ...

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190014437A1
Автор: HAN Dong Woo, Hur Nam Woong, JANG Ge Nie, Jeon Seul Ki, Kim Eung Hwan, SHIN Jeong Eun
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-01-2016 дата публикации

System And Method For Determining A Time When The Blood Alcohol Concentration Has Passed A Threshold Level

Номер: US20160015317A1
Автор: Arias Miguel
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A system operable to determine a future point of time, at which the alcohol concentration in blood of a user is less than a threshold value. The system includes an alcohol sensor operable to detect a current alcohol concentration in blood of the user, and a portable apparatus. The alcohol sensor and the portable apparatus each comprise a wireless communication apparatus. The wireless communication apparatus in the alcohol sensor is operable to wirelessly transmit the current alcohol concentration to the wireless communication apparatus in the portable apparatus.

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Номер записи: 64
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus And Method For Exchanging And Displaying Data Between Electronic Eyewear, Vehicles And Other Devices

Номер: US20170015260A1
Автор: Kokonaski William, Mack Corey
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Disclosed are systems that allow for data to be shared between vehicles, locking mechanisms, and electronic eyewear. In an embodiment, a system includes a head-worn electronic eyewear device comprising a wireless communication module and an audio or visual system configured to communicate information received via the wireless module to a wearer of the head-worn electronic eyewear device. A vehicle module is configured to communicate wirelessly with the head-worn electronic eyewear device, either directly or through a third-party device, such that vehicle data is communicated to the wireless module of the head-worn electronic eyewear device for communication to the wearer of the head-worn electronic eyewear device. Systems for using a head-worn device to communicate settings data and to authenticating a user are also disclosed. A wireless-enabled device configured to utilize data from three or more sensors in a trilateration function to locate the second wireless-enabled device is further disclosed. 1. A system for sharing data between a vehicle and electronic eyewear , comprising:a head-worn electronic eyewear device comprising a wireless communication module and an audio or visual system configured to communicate information received via the wireless module to a wearer of the head-worn electronic eyewear device;a vehicle module associated with and in communication with a vehicle, said vehicle module being configured to communicate wirelessly with said head-worn electronic eyewear device, either directly or through a third-party device, such that vehicle data is communicated to the wireless module of the head-worn electronic eyewear device for communication to the wearer of the head-worn electronic eyewear device.2. The system of where the vehicle module comprises the third-party device and the third-party device is configured to access the vehicle's OBD bus or CAN system.3. The system of where the vehicle module comprises the third-party device and the third-party ...

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Номер записи: 65
21-01-2016 дата публикации

STATUS DETERMINATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20160016589A1
Автор: NAITO Takahiro, NISHII Katsuyoshi, Watanabe Yoshinori
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A status determination apparatus determining a driver status in a movable body is provided. The status determination apparatus includes a behavior acquisition portion, a check portion, a determination portion, and a range change portion. The behavior acquisition portion obtains behavior information as present behavior information. The behavior information represents behavior of the movable body. The check portion collates the present behavior information with a threshold region representing a range of the behavior information at time when a driver drives absentmindedly. When the threshold region includes the present behavior information, the determination portion determines that the driver drives absentmindedly. The range change portion changes the threshold region. When the range change portion changes the threshold region, the driver is not determined that the driver drives absentmindedly when a driving support control is executed, and the check portion collates the present behavior information with the changed threshold region.

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Номер записи: 66
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Shared Mobility Service Passenger Matching Based on Passenger Attributes

Номер: US20190016343A1
Автор: Allen Rachel Edelshteyn
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Systems and method are described for receiving, by a computing platform, information about a first user of a shared mobility service, generating, based on the information about the first user, a first user profile comprising one or more first user attributes, comparing the one or more first user attributes to one or more second user attributes of a second user profile associated with a second user of the shared mobility service, and based on the comparison, causing a vehicle carrying the second user to pick up the first user. 1. A method comprising: receiving, by the at least one processor, via the communication interface, information about a first user of a shared mobility service;', 'generating, based on the information about the first user, a first user profile comprising one or more first user attributes;', 'comparing the one or more first user attributes to one or more second user attributes of a second user profile associated with a second user of the shared mobility service; and', 'based on the comparison, causing a vehicle carrying the second user to pick up the first user., 'at a shared mobility service management computing platform comprising at least one processor, memory, and a communication interface2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparing comprises generating claim 1 , using a trained model claim 1 , a propensity score indicating a compatibility of the first user and the second user.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the trained model claim 2 , when executed by the shared mobility service management computing platform claim 2 , outputs the propensity score based on inputs associated with the one or more first attributes of the first user and the one or more second attributes of the second user.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the propensity score further indicates a compatibility of the first user and a driver of the vehicle.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , prior to causing the vehicle carrying the second user to pick ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DRIVER MONITORING

Номер: US20220036101A1
Автор: Gupta Arnav
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The invention enables assessment and monitoring of attentiveness of a driver of a vehicle. The invention provides systems, methods and computer program products that determine a driver specific baseline degree of eye openness for a vehicle driver, and thereafter monitor and determine driver attentiveness or alertness based on the determined driver specific baseline degree of eye openness. 1. A method for monitoring a degree of attentiveness for a driver of a vehicle , the method comprising:detecting a predefined vehicle operation event; acquiring at least one baseline eye image of the driver;', 'determining baseline eye openness of the driver based on image information within the at least one baseline eye image;, 'responsive to detecting the predefined vehicle operation event, initiating a session specific driver enrolment process for the driver, comprising acquiring a set of images of the driver;', 'determining real time eye openness of the driver based on image information within the acquired set of images;', 'determining a difference value representing a difference between the real time eye openness of the driver and the baseline eye openness of the driver; and', 'generating a data signal triggering a state change in response to determining that the difference value is greater than a threshold value., 'prior to detection of a predefined session termination event2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one baseline eye image is acquired by an image sensor within a defined duration from detection of the predefined operation event.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predefined vehicle operation event is any one of a vehicle ignition event claim 1 , a vehicle autopilot or cruise control mode engagement event claim 1 , a driver seat occupation event claim 1 , changing gear or driving mode claim 1 , changing settings claim 1 , interacting with map or infotainment system claim 1 , the driver opening a driver-side door to enter the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 68
16-01-2020 дата публикации

DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20200017111A1
Автор: Inoue Shintaro, Raksincharoensak Pongsathorn
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A driving assistance system includes a driving readiness degree estimation unit configured to estimate a driving readiness degree relating to a driving consciousness of the driver based on the travel state of the vehicle or the driving operation of the vehicle by the driver and the traveling environment of the vehicle, a proportional gain calculation unit configured to calculate a proportional gain based on the driving readiness degree and the speed of the vehicle, and an assistance torque calculation unit configured to calculate the assistance torque according to a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the target steering angle and the actual steering angle by the proportional gain. If the speed is constant, the proportional gain calculation unit is configured to calculate the proportional gain as a smaller value as the driving readiness degree becomes lower. 1. A driving assistance system that is configured to calculate a target steering angle of a vehicle based on a traveling environment of the vehicle and confer an assistance torque to a steering section , in accordance with a difference between the target steering angle and an actual steering angle of the vehicle so that the actual steering angle of the vehicle approaches the target steering angle , the system comprising:a travel state recognition unit configured to recognize a travel state including a speed of the vehicle;a driving operation recognition unit configured to recognize a driving operation of the vehicle by a driver;a traveling environment recognition unit configured to recognize a traveling environment of the vehicle;a driving readiness degree estimation unit configured to estimate a driving readiness degree relating to a driving consciousness of the driver based on the travel state of the vehicle or the driving operation of the vehicle by the driver and the traveling environment of the vehicle;a proportional gain calculation unit configured to calculate a proportional gain based on ...

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Номер записи: 69
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Driving authorization transfer determination device

Номер: US20200017118A1
Автор: Mitsuo Shimotani, Naohiko Obata, Tadashi Miyahara, Yoshitaka Nakamura
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

The present invention has an object to provide a technology of determining whether a driver is prepared for transfer of driving authorization, and then determining whether transfer of driving authorization is acceptable or unacceptable. The present invention is intended for a driving authorization transfer determination device. The device includes a task request part that makes an output device inside the vehicle output a request for a task involving continuous speech or body movement for a predetermined period of time, a task acquisition part that acquires an accomplishment result of the task from an input device inside the vehicle, a transfer determination part that determines whether the transfer is acceptable or unacceptable based on the accomplishment result of the task, and a determination result output part that outputs a determination result of the transfer determination part to the automated driving controller.

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Номер записи: 70
16-01-2020 дата публикации

WAKEFULNESS MAINTENANCE APPARATUS

Номер: US20200017125A1
Автор: Hachisuka Satori, KAKIZAKI Masaru, OKUNO Eiichi
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A wakefulness maintenance apparatus includes a presentation recording unit and a presentation execution unit. The presentation recording unit records in-vehicle presentation contents each including a corresponding one of scenes, an auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and at least one stimulus action selected from a group of a visual stimulus action, a tactile stimulus action, and an olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene. The presentation execution unit executes, based on the in-vehicle presentation contents recorded in the presentation recording unit, an in-vehicle presentation including provision of: the auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and the at least one stimulus action selected from the group of the visual stimulus action, tactile stimulus action, and olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene. 1. A wakefulness maintenance apparatus comprising: a corresponding one of scenes,', 'an auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and', 'at least one stimulus action selected from a group of a visual stimulus action, a tactile stimulus action, and an olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene; and, 'a presentation recording unit that records in-vehicle presentation contents each including the auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and', 'the at least one stimulus action selected from the group of the visual stimulus action, tactile stimulus action, and olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene., 'a presentation execution unit that executes, based on the in-vehicle presentation contents recorded in the presentation recording unit, an in-vehicle presentation including provision of2. The wakefulness maintenance apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an image acquiring unit that acquires an image from a recording apparatus capable of recording the image; anda presentation selection unit that selects, from the in-vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210016781A1
Автор: Ingrody Michael K., Karunai-Ramanujam Hari-hara-sudhan, Putta Satish, Whikehart John William
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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, ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20210016783A1
Автор: TAKAGI Masato, Watanabe Hiroshi, YABUSHITA Hiroki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a vehicle travel control apparatus configured to, when a specific scene has not been detected, start deceleration control after a first set time has elapsed since alert processing is started, the vehicle travel control apparatus being further configured to, when the specific scene has been detected, start the deceleration control before the first set time has elapsed since the alert processing is started. 1. A vehicle travel control apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:an abnormal state determination module configured to repeatedly determine whether or not a driver of the vehicle is in an abnormal state in which the driver loses an ability to drive the vehicle;a driver alert module configured to, when determining that the driver is in the abnormal state, start alert processing for the driver;a first travel stop module configured to, when determining that the abnormal state is not resolved at a time point at which a first set time has elapsed since the start of the alert processing, start deceleration control to stop the vehicle;a specific scene determination module configured to acquire peripheral information of the vehicle in a situation in which the abnormal state is not resolved, and determine whether or not a travel scene of the vehicle is a predetermined specific scene based on the peripheral information; anda second travel stop module configured to, when determining that the travel scene of the vehicle is the specific scene, start the deceleration control before the first set time has elapsed since the start of the alert processing to stop the vehicle.2. The vehicle travel control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second travel stop module is configured to claim 1 , when determining that the travel scene of the vehicle is the specific scene after a second set time has elapsed since the start of the alert processing claim 1 , start the deceleration control to stop the vehicle claim 1 , the second set time being longer than zero and ...

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Номер записи: 73
17-01-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF DRIVER CONDITION

Номер: US20190019068A1
Автор: Li Jian, Liu Lifeng, Yin Xiaotian, ZHANG JUN, Zhu Yingxuan
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Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for integrated driver expression recognition and vehicle interior environment classification to detect driver condition for safety. A method includes obtaining an image of a driver of a vehicle and an image of an interior environment of the vehicle. Using a machine learning method, the images are processed to classify a condition of the driver and of the interior environment of the vehicle. The machine learning method includes general convolutional neural network (CNN) and CNN with adaptive filters. The adaptive filters are determined based on influence of filters. The classification results are combined and compared with predetermined thresholds to determine if a decision can be made based on existing information. Additional information is requested by self-motivated learning if a decision cannot be made, and safety is determined based on the combined classification results. A warning is provided to the driver based on the safety determination. 1. A computer-implemented warning method , comprising:obtaining, by one or more processors, at least one image of a driver of a vehicle;obtaining, by the one or more processors, at least one image of an interior environment of the vehicle;classifying, by the one or more processors, a condition of the driver by machine learning method, based on information from the at least one image of the driver;classifying, but the one or more processors, a condition of the interior environment of the vehicle using the machine learning method, based on information from the at least one image of the interior environment of the vehicle;combining, by the one or more processors, classification results from the at least one image of the driver and classification results from the at least one image of the interior environment of the vehicle;comparing, by the one or more processors, the combined classification results with predefined thresholds to determine if a decision can be made based on existing ...

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Номер записи: 74
21-01-2021 дата публикации

REMOTE DRIVING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210018908A1
Автор: AMAKASU Taichi, Nishio Masahiro, TAKAHASHI Shuichiro, TOKUDA Yosuke, YANO Haruka
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A remote driving system has a manual operation section, an automatic operation section, an input section, and a remote driving terminal control section. The manual operation section is provided at a remote operation section that remotely drives a vehicle, and manual operation of the vehicle by a remote driver is carried out. The automatic operation section is provided at the remote operation section, and carries out automatic driving of the vehicle on the basis of information of a traveling state that is sensed by a vehicle sensing section. In a case in which the operator information is inputted to the input section, the remote driving terminal control section carries out control that switches driving operation of the vehicle from the manual operation section to the automatic operation section. 1. A remote driving system comprising:a manual operation section that is provided at a remote operation section that remotely drives a vehicle, and at which manual driving of the vehicle by a remote driver is carried out;an automatic operation section that is provided at the remote operation section, and that carries out automatic driving of the vehicle based on information of a traveling state that is sensed by a vehicle sensing section that senses the traveling state of the vehicle;an input section that is provided at the remote operation section, and to which operator information, which expresses that there is a state in which driving operation by the remote driver is difficult, is inputted; anda control section that, in a case in which the operator information is inputted to the input section, carries out control to switch driving operation of the vehicle from the manual operation section to the automatic operation section.2. The remote driving system of claim 1 , wherein a notification section claim 1 , which claim 1 , in a case in which driving operation is switched from the manual operation section to the automatic operation section claim 1 , notifies the remote driver ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Sensing and managing vehicle behavior based on occupant awareness

Номер: US20170021282A1
Автор: Dumene Comploi
Принадлежит: Disney Enterprises Inc

A method for controlling a ride experience through a ride space of an amusement park ride. The method includes, with a sensor mounted on an automated trackless vehicle being controlled to travel along a first ride path, sensing passenger data for a passenger. The method involves processing the passenger data to determine a passenger state at a particular point in time during the ride experience. The method includes determining a location of the automated trackless vehicle on the first ride path. The method involves, based on the passenger state and the location of the automated trackless vehicle on the first ride path, determining a second ride path for the automated trackless vehicle to move through the ride space. The method includes controlling the automated trackless vehicle to move off the first ride path and along the second ride path, e.g., to alter the passenger's state to enhance the ride experience.

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Номер записи: 76
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and device for ascertaining a fatigue degree of a driver of a vehicle, and vehicle

Номер: US20160023662A1
Автор: Felix Wulf
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method and a device for ascertaining a fatigue degree of a driver of a vehicle, and to a vehicle, includes a driver-specific ascertainment of a change in the fatigue degree, and ascertaining the fatigue degree based on a previous fatigue degree, which is ascertained utilizing a driver-related circadian rhythm and the ascertained change in the fatigue degree. The method includes the ascertainment of the previous fatigue degree based on data about the driver in a time period during which the driver is not driving the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 77
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DROWSINESS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20170021836A1
Автор: ARAI YUKO, Mochizuki Makoto
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A drowsiness determination device includes an input unit that receives vehicle information indicating the amount of variation in an attitude of a vehicle with respect to a road surface and head information indicating the amount of movement of a head of an occupant with respect to a predetermined position and a determination unit that determines whether the occupant is drowsy, on the basis of the vehicle information and the head information. The determination unit determines that the occupant is drowsy, on the conditions that when the vehicle attitude varies, the occupant head moves in the same direction as the direction in which the vehicle attitude has varied and that a delay time between the timing when the vehicle attitude has varied and the timing when the occupant head has moved is longer than a predetermined time. 1. A drowsiness determination device comprising:a receiver, which in operation, receives vehicle information indicating the amount of variation in an attitude of a vehicle with respect to a road surface and head information indicating the amount of movement of a head of an occupant with respect to a predetermined position; anda determiner, which in operation, determines whether the occupant is drowsy, on the basis of the vehicle information and the head information, whereinthe determiner determines that the occupant is drowsy, on the conditions that when the vehicle attitude varies, the occupant head moves in the same direction as the direction in which the vehicle attitude has varied and that a delay time between the timing when the vehicle attitude has varied and the timing when the occupant head has moved is longer than a predetermined time, wherein at least one of the receiver and the determiner is included in a processor.2. The drowsiness determination device of claim 1 , wherein the determiner determines whether the occupant is drowsy claim 1 , using a plurality of drowsiness levels corresponding to ranges of the delay time.3. The drowsiness ...

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Номер записи: 78
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle Information Presenting Apparatus

Номер: US20170021837A1
Автор: EBINA Akihiko
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 79
26-01-2017 дата публикации

BICYCLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20170021897A1
Автор: BORTOLOZZO Gianluca, Cracco Flavio
Принадлежит: Campagnolo S.r.l.

A bicycle management APP dedicated to an APP-compatible device configured to communicate with an APP interface module of a bicycle electronic system. The bicycle management APP comprises software code configured to carry out at least one of (a) updating a firmware stored and executed by a controller of the bicycle electronic system, and/or (b) setting a value for one or more parameters of the firmware stored and executed by the controller of the bicycle electronic system. And, a bicycle electronic system comprising an APP interface module; a user assembly comprising an APP-compatible device with the APP and at least one bicycle electronic system comprising said APP interface module; and an information system for managing bicycles comprising at least one user assembly and a server, the APP-compatible device of said at least one user assembly being configured to communicate with the server over a telecommunication network, in particular Internet. 1. A computer program in the form of a bicycle management APP dedicated to an APP-compatible device , said APP-compatible device being configured to communicate with an APP interface module of a bicycle electronic system , said bicycle management APP comprising software code configured to carry out at least one of:a) updating a firmware stored and executed by a controller of the bicycle electronic system, and/orb) setting a value for one or more parameters of the firmware stored and executed by the controller of the bicycle electronic system.2. The bicycle management APP according to claim 1 , wherein said software code configured to carry out the update a) is configured to carry out at least one of:a1) updating a firmware stored and executed by a processing unit of an interface unit of the bicycle electronic system, said interface unit being configured to receive manual commands input by electromechanical manual control devices, and possibly process them, and/ora2) updating a firmware stored and executed by a processing unit ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DISCOURAGING DISTRACTED DRIVING

Номер: US20180022276A1
Автор: BAKER Lynn, Baker Robert
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A system for modifying distracted driving behavior includes a plurality of radio frequency receivers, each radio frequency receiver coupled to an antenna; and a controller including at least one system indicator, the controller coupled to the plurality of radio frequency receivers and to at least one vehicle indicator of a vehicle. A method with the system includes defining an operator space within a vehicle, detecting presence of a mobile communications device within the operator space, detecting an operator attempting to engage the mobile communications device while the vehicle is moving; and in response, interacting with system indicators and vehicle indicators to draw attention to the vehicle and to the operator of the vehicle, and employing more than one level of accountability. 1. A system for modifying distracted driving behavior , comprising:a plurality of radio frequency receivers, each radio frequency receiver coupled to an antenna; defines an operator space within the vehicle,', 'detects presence within the operator space of an active mobile communications device having a wireless radio frequency communications transceiver, and', 'in response to the detection, interacts with the at least one vehicle indicator and the at least one system indicator to draw attention to the vehicle and to the operator of the vehicle; and', 'an event recorder coupled to the controller., 'a controller including at least one system indicator, the controller coupled to the plurality of radio frequency receivers and to at least one vehicle indicator of a vehicle, wherein the controller2. The system of wherein at least one system indicator is detectable from outside the vehicle and at least one system indicator is detectable from inside the vehicle.3. The system of wherein claim 1 , in response to the detection claim 1 , the controller generates a plurality of response levels and sequences by engaging different numbers of the at least one vehicle indicator at different times and ...

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Номер записи: 81
25-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MONITORING

Номер: US20180022356A1
Автор: Mcbride James Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A LIDAR sensor is mountable to a vehicle exterior with a field of view including a vehicle interior view first portion and a vehicle exterior view first portion. Data can be received from the LIDAR sensor. A state of a vehicle occupant can be determined based at least in part on data from the LIDAR sensor. 1. A system comprising:a LIDAR sensor mountable to a vehicle exterior with a field of view including a vehicle interior view first portion and a vehicle exterior view first portion.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LIDAR sensor includes a light transmitter and a light receiver claim 1 , the light transmitter arranged to transmit light to claim 1 , and the light receiver arranged to receive reflected light from claim 1 , each of the vehicle interior view first portion and the vehicle exterior view first portion.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a vehicle body having a pillar claim 1 , wherein the LIDAR sensor is mounted to the pillar.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an exterior side mirror holder claim 1 , wherein the LIDAR sensor is mounted to the exterior side mirror holder.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second LIDAR sensor mounted to the vehicle exterior and having a vehicle interior view second portion and a vehicle exterior view second portion.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein at least one of (a) the vehicle interior view first portion and the vehicle interior view second portion have no overlap and (b) the vehicle exterior view first portion and the vehicle exterior view second portion have no overlap.7. A system claim 5 , comprising a controller including a processor and a memory claim 5 , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor claim 5 , including instructions to:receive data from a first LIDAR sensor mountable to a vehicle exterior with a field of view including a vehicle interior view first portion and a vehicle exterior view first portion; anddetermine a state of a vehicle occupant based ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Control for an Electronic Multi-Function Apparatus

Номер: US20180022359A1
Автор: GUSENBAUER Dominik, KARSUNKE Olga, PETROU Anastasia, SPIES Christian, STRASSBERGER Markus
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A method and system for controlling at least one predefined function of an electronic multi-function apparatus usable during travel by a vehicle driver is provided. The electronic multi-function apparatus is connected to a control unit of the vehicle by a communication link. Data of the vehicle driver and/or data on the journey is acquired, and on the basis of the acquired data at least one characteristic value which is characteristic of the degree of loading of the vehicle driver by his current vehicle control process is formed. The at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function apparatus is controlled based on the at least one characteristic value in such a way that a degree of loading of the vehicle driver when using the function is matched to the degree of loading of the vehicle driver corresponding to the current vehicle control process. 1. A method for controlling at least one predefined function of an electronic multi-function device usable by a vehicle driver in a vehicle while driving , the electronic multi-function device being connectable to at least one control unit of the vehicle by a communication link , comprising the acts of:collecting, using at least one of the electronic multi-function device and the at least one vehicle controller, at least one of data of the vehicle driver and data from the journey,forming at least one characteristic value which is characteristic of the degree of stress of the vehicle driver due to his current vehicle control based on the acquired data, andcontrolling the electronic multi-function device to control the at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value,wherein the control of the at least one predefined function of the electronic multi-function device based on the at least one characteristic value includes setting an operating state of the at least one predefined function such that a degree of stress of the vehicle driver when ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for Determining Distracted Drivers Associated With Vehicle Driving Routes

Номер: US20220041168A1
Автор: Chan Aaron Scott, Sanchez Kenneth J.
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Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for determining vehicle driver distractions. More particularly, apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for determining distracted drivers associated with vehicle driving routes based on postures of vehicle occupants. 1. A device for determining distracted drivers associated with vehicle driving routes , the device comprising:a vehicle interior data receiving module stored on a memory that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to receive vehicle interior data from at least one vehicle interior sensor, wherein the vehicle interior data is representative of at least one distraction of at least one vehicle occupant that is associated with a position of a body of the at least one vehicle occupant;a vehicle location data receiving module stored on the memory that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to receive vehicle location data from at least one vehicle location sensor;a vehicle driving route distraction data generation module stored on the memory that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to generate vehicle driving route distraction data based on the vehicle interior data and the vehicle location data; anda vehicle driving route distraction data transmission module stored on the memory that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to transmit the vehicle driving route distraction data to a remote computing device.2. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the position of the body of the at least one vehicle occupant includes at least one of: (i) a body posture of at least one vehicle occupant claim 1 , (ii) a facial expression of at least one vehicle occupant claim 1 , or (iii) a position of a body part of at least one vehicle occupant.3. The device as in claim 1 , wherein at least one vehicle interior sensor is selected from: at least one digital image sensor ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-01-2019 дата публикации

System and method to determine responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors

Номер: US20190023276A1
Автор: Alekh VAIDYA, Daniel A. Deninger, David Forney, Jason Palmer, Jeffrey Griswold, Mark Freitas, Slaven Sljivar
Принадлежит: SmartDrive Systems Inc

This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors. The system may include a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying first driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver. The system may include one or more processors configured to obtain the first driving behavior information. The one or more processors may effectuate provision of feedback defined by feedback information based on the first driving behavior. The sensor may be configured to output signals conveying second driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver during and/or subsequent to the provision of the feedback. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain the second driving behavior information and assess responsiveness of the driver to the feedback based on the second driving behavior information.

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Номер записи: 85
28-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE ALARM APPARATUS

Номер: US20210024076A1
Автор: Chen Xi, Katayama Shota, NAKAGAMI Takashi, TEZUKA Rie
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

A line-of-sight determination unit of a vehicle alarm apparatus determines the line-of-sight direction, based on a face orientation and a pupil that are included in a captured image of a driver. A driving operation detection unit detects a requested acceleration based on an accelerator operation of the driver, or a turn-signal-lamp switch operation for activating a turn signal lamp of a vehicle. A controller sets an alarm timing, based on an output of the line-of-sight determination unit and an output of the driving operation detection unit. When the requested acceleration that is equal to or more than a predetermined acceleration, or the turn-signal-lamp switch operation is detected, the controller activates an alarm device at a timing more delayed than the alarm timing. 1. A vehicle alarm apparatus that activates an alarm device at an alarm timing based on a predicted time to collision with an obstacle in front of a vehicle , the vehicle alarm apparatus comprising:an obstacle detection unit configured to detect the obstacle;an image-capturing unit configured to capture an image of a driver;a line-of-sight determination unit configured to determine a line-of-sight direction, based on a face orientation and a pupil that are included in a captured image of the driver;a driving operation detection unit configured to detect a requested acceleration based on an accelerator operation of the driver, or a turn-signal-lamp switch operation for activating a turn signal lamp of the vehicle; anda controller configured to set the alarm timing, based on an output of the line-of-sight determination unit and an output of the driving operation detection unit,wherein when the requested acceleration that is equal to or more than a predetermined acceleration, or the turn-signal-lamp switch operation is detected, the controller activates the alarm device at a timing more delayed than the alarm timing.2. The vehicle alarm apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga drowsy- ...

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Номер записи: 86
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for implementing a hybrid control for an autonomous vehicle

Номер: US20210024079A1
Автор: Haojun WANG, Jialin Jiao
Принадлежит: Pony AI Inc Cayman Islands

Vehicles, methods, and computer readable storage media are provided for implementing a hybrid control for an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle can be controlled by receiving a request from an individual for transportation in the vehicle. The vehicle can then navigate with an autonomous control component to the location of an individual to commence the transportation. Then the vehicle can detect, by one or more sensors, that the individual has entered the vehicle. Then, responsive to detecting that the individual has entered the vehicle, the vehicle can change from an autonomous control component to a hybrid control component wherein the hybrid component control comprises allowing the individual to control one or more vehicle control features that were under autonomous control in autonomous component control.

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Номер записи: 87
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Driver alertness detection and alarm system

Номер: US20150029031A1
Автор: THOMAS PANK
Принадлежит: Individual

An automated system which uses visual tracking technology to monitor the visual direction of a driver's sight, functions to keep the driver's eyes on the road to reduce the danger of potential distractions. When the driver is not looking at the road for a predetermined period, an audio queue, such as a beeping or alarm, will be utilized to bring the driver's attention back to the road. In addition, the system can limit the use of cell phones in the vehicle by disabling cell phones when the driver looks away from the road for greater than a preselected predetermined period. The period can be adjusted to allow for the answering of a hands free phone call, but preventing dialing and texts. The apparatus for alerting the driver includes an optical tracker, a receiver, a processor, and an audible alert device.

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Номер записи: 88
04-02-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160029940A1
Автор: Hirokazu Kikuchi, Hirotaka Kaji, Hisashi Iizuka
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 89
02-02-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20170028163A1
Автор: ONUMA Masahiko, SAITOU Kouji
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle seat includes: plural airbags for massaging that are provided at least at an interior of a seatback, and that inflate to push against portions of a body of a seated vehicle occupant; an air supplying/discharging device that has a forced-air source that feeds air under pressure, and a control valve that supplies and discharges the air, that has been fed under pressure from the forced-air source, to the plural airbags respectively, so that the air supplying/discharging device inflates and contracts the plural airbags individually; and an electronic control unit that, in a state in which the forced-air source is operated, repeats, at a uniform cycle, supplying and discharging of the air by switching of the control valve, to generate awakening vibrations at least at one airbag among the plural airbags. 1. A vehicle seat comprising:a plurality of airbags for massaging that are provided at least at an interior of a seatback, and that inflate to push against portions of a body of a seated vehicle occupant when the occupant is seated in the vehicle seat;an air supplying/discharging device that has a forced-air source that feeds air under pressure, and a control valve that supplies and discharges the air, that has been fed under pressure from the forced-air source, to the plurality of airbags respectively, so that the air supplying/discharging device inflates and contracts the plurality of airbags individually; andan electronic control unit that, in a state in which the forced-air source is operated, repeats, at a uniform cycle, supplying and discharging of the air by switching of the control valve, to generate awakening vibrations at least at one airbag among the plurality of airbags.2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the electronic control unit generates the awakening vibrations at the at least one airbag when it is detected that the seated vehicle occupant is tending toward falling asleep.3. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the electronic control unit ...

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Номер записи: 90
23-01-2020 дата публикации

NETWORK COMPUTER SYSTEM TO EVALUATE AN OPERATOR OF A FREIGHT VEHICLE

Номер: US20200027348A1
Автор: GUO Xiao, Lasker Eyal, Madrigal Luis, Pyapali Padmini, Zhang Tony Ran
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A network computer system can associate an operator with a mobile device. Additionally, the network computer system can determine a current location of a freight vehicle operated by the operator, using location information transmitted by the mobile device associated with the operator. At a given instance, the network computer system can determine a time of arrival for the freight vehicle to arrive at a given destination location based on various parameters. For example, the time of arrival can be based at least in part, on (i) a distance between the current location of the freight vehicle to the given destination location, (ii) a time for the freight vehicle to travel the distance, and (iii) a duration of one or more required downtime intervals during which one or more restrictions are placed on the operator operating the freight vehicle. 1. A computer system comprising:one or more processors;a set of memory resources to store a set of instructions; receive interval data from a mobile device associated with a freight operator of the freight vehicle;', 'determine a performance of the freight operator in operating the freight vehicle based on a freight operator model and the interval data;', 'determine information about the freight operator operating the freight vehicle, the determined information including (i) information identifying a vehicle type of the freight vehicle, and (ii) one or more determinations that are based at least in part on the determined performance of the freight operator; and', 'select a dock for the freight vehicle based on the determined information., 'for each freight vehicle of a plurality of freight vehicles that are to arrive at a destination location during a given time interval, 'wherein the one or more processors use the set of instructions to2. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more determinations include an estimated arrival time for the freight vehicle to arrive at the destination location.3. The computer system of ...

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Номер записи: 91
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Looking away determination device, looking away determination system, looking away determination method, and storage medium

Номер: US20210027078A1
Автор: Hidenori Tsukahara, Nana SAKUMA, Yuta Shimizu
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

A looking away determination device includes: a determination unit that determines that a driver is in a looking away state when a proportion of an image in which the face of the driver is not detected with respect to a plurality of images obtained by imaging the driver is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value.

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Номер записи: 92
28-01-2021 дата публикации

OCCUPANT MONITORING DEVICE AND OCCUPANT MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20210027079A1
Автор: KONABE Ryosuke
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An occupant monitoring device includes processing circuitry to detect an eye of an occupant on a vehicle and to determine an eye opening degree of the eye using an image captured by an image capturing device having an automatic exposure adjusting function for adjusting an exposure time; to determine that the eye is closed when the eye opening degree of the eye is less than a predetermined eye opening degree threshold value; to deactivate the automatic exposure adjusting function when the automatic exposure adjusting function is active and the eye is determined to be closed; to detect brightness in a vicinity of the eye using an image which is captured by the image capturing device after the automatic exposure adjusting function is deactivated; and when the eye is determined to be closed, to determine that the occupant is in a drowsy state when the brightness in the vicinity of the eye is less than a predetermined brightness threshold value, and to determine that the occupant is in an awake state when the brightness is equal to or greater than the predetermined brightness threshold value. 1. An occupant monitoring device comprising processing circuitryto detect an eye of an occupant on a vehicle and to determine an eye opening degree of the eye using an image captured by an image capturing device having an automatic exposure adjusting function for adjusting an exposure time;to determine that the eye is closed when the eye opening degree of the eye is less than a predetermined eye opening degree threshold value;to deactivate the automatic exposure adjusting function when the automatic exposure adjusting function is active and the eye is determined to be closed;to detect brightness in a vicinity of the eye using an image which is captured by the image capturing device after the automatic exposure adjusting function is deactivated; andwhen the eye is determined to be closed, to determine that the occupant is in a drowsy state when the brightness in the vicinity of the ...

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Номер записи: 93
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle occupant information acquisition device and vehicle control system

Номер: US20170028987A1
Автор: Yoshinori Yamada
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle occupant information acquisition device includes a microcomputer, an acquisition unit and an alert unit. The microcomputer controls the vehicle to switch between an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode. The acquisition unit acquires, from vehicle occupants riding in the vehicle, information relating to driving suitability of the vehicle occupants. In a case in which the microcomputer is switching the vehicle from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode, the microcomputer causes the alert unit to alert one of the vehicle occupants who is determined to be suitable to drive the vehicle based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit that he/she has been selected as the driver of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 94
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Coordinated vehicle response system and method for driver behavior

Номер: US20160031479A1
Автор: Kin C. Fung, Timothy J. Dick
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 95
01-02-2018 дата публикации

DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180029593A1
Автор: KOZUKA Tomoyuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving control system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a steering device, a steering operation amount sensor that detects a steering operation amount of the driver, and an abnormality determining device configured to determine whether the driver is in an abnormal state. The driving control system includes: an actuator configured to adjust a turning state quantity; and an electronic control unit configured to calculate a target turning state quantity of the vehicle based on the steering operation amount and control the turning state quantity adjusting device. The electronic control unit is configured to correct the target turning state quantity such that a magnitude of the target turning state quantity does not exceed a predetermined allowable range and to control the actuator based on the corrected target turning state quantity when the driver is in the abnormal state. 1. A driving control system for a vehicle , the vehicle including a steering device configured to change a turning angle of turning wheels based on a steering operation of a driver , a steering operation amount sensor configured to detect a steering operation amount of the driver , and an abnormality determining device configured to determine whether the driver is in an abnormal state , the driving control system comprising:an actuator configured to adjust a turning state quantity of the vehicle without depending on a driving operation of the driver; andan electronic control unit configured to control the turning state quantity adjusting device,wherein the electronic control unit is configured tocalculate a target turning state quantity of the vehicle based on the steering operation amount, andthe electronic control unit is configured to correct the target turning state quantity such that a magnitude of the target turning state quantity does not exceed a predetermined allowable range and to control the actuator based on the corrected target turning state quantity when the abnormality ...

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Номер записи: 96
29-01-2015 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE PERSONALIZED VEHICLE DISPLAYS

Номер: US20150032328A1
Автор: Healey Jennifer, Zafiroglu Alexandra
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Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for reconfigurable personalized vehicle displays. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for executing computer-executable instructions by one or more processors for displaying personalized information on a vehicle. The method can include detecting an identity of at least one of the one or more processors, display information based at least in part on the detected occupant identity; configuring the display information for use by one or more display devices associated with the vehicle; and communicating the configured display information to the one or more display devices. 1. A method comprising executing computer-executable instructions by one or more processors for displaying personalized information on a vehicle , the method further comprising:detecting an identity of at least one occupant of the vehicle;identifying, by at least one of the one or more processors, display information based at least in part on the detected occupant identity;configuring the display information for use by one or ore display devices associated with the vehicle: andcommunicating the configured display information to the one or more display devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the identity of at least one occupant of the vehicle comprises one or more of:selecting an identity from a plurality of authorized identities:selecting a probable identity from a plurality of past identities; orcomparing information associated with the at least one occupant that is acquired by one or more sensors associated with the vehicle with stored information to determine occupant identity.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , receiving a profile for the detected occupant identity.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein configuring the display information is based at least in part on the profile.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein configuring the display information ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE USER-SPECIFIC AUTOMATED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WARNINGS

Номер: US20220048517A1
Автор: Khayyer Pardis, Welk Douglas L.
Принадлежит: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Automated driver assistance systems (ADAS) and methods that provide user-specific ADAS warnings each involve determining an identify of the driver of the vehicle, accessing a memory configured to store a set of user profiles, each user profile defining a set of ADAS warnings, identifying a target user profile based on whether the driver identity corresponds to any of the set of user profiles, including accessing one of the set of stored user profiles or creating and storing a new user profile, and, during a period after identifying the target user profile, updating the set of ADAS warnings defined by the target user profile based on the vehicle's operation and providing ADAS warnings based on the set of ADAS warnings defined by the target user profile. 1. An automated driver assistance system (ADAS) for a vehicle , the ADAS comprising:one or more systems configured to determine a set of parameters indicative of an identity of a driver of the vehicle; and determine an identify of the driver based on the set of parameters;', 'access a memory configured to store a set of user profiles, each user profile defining a set of ADAS warnings;', when the driver identity does not correspond to any of the set of user profiles, create and store the target user profile as one of the set of user profiles at the memory, wherein the set of ADAS warnings defined by the target user profile includes are default or predetermined ADAS warnings, and', 'when the driver identify does correspond to one of the set of user profiles, access that user profile as the target user profile, wherein the set of ADAS warnings defined by the target user profile include user-specific ADAS warnings for the driver of the vehicle; and, 'identify a target user profile based on whether the driver identity corresponds to any of the set of user profiles, including, ["updating the set of ADAS warnings defined by the target user profile based on the vehicle's operation, and", 'providing ADAS warnings based on the ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-02-2022 дата публикации

TECHNOLOGY FOR NOTIFYING VEHICLE OPERATORS OF INCIDENT-PRONE LOCATIONS

Номер: US20220048518A1
Автор: Chan Aaron Scott, Fogg Jeremy, Jayaswal Sanjay, Nepomuceno John A., Sanchez Kenneth J., Splittstoesser Lynn, Wazeer Mohamed A.
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Systems and methods for improving vehicular safety are disclosed. According to embodiments, an electronic device may collect or accumulate various sensor data associated with operation of a vehicle by an individual, including image data, telematics data, and/or data indicative of a condition of the individual. The electronic device may analyze the sensor data to determine whether the individual is distracted and whether the vehicle is approaching a location that may be prone to incidents. The electronic device may accordingly generate and present a notification to the individual to mitigate any posed risks. 1. A computer-implemented method of preventing vehicular incidents , the method comprising:accumulating, by one or more processors from a set of sensors, a set of sensor data during operation of a vehicle, the set of sensor data comprising at least location data and braking data;{'claim-text': ['determining, from the location data, that the vehicle is located within a threshold distance of a location that is susceptible to incidents, and', 'determining, from at least the braking data, that there is an elevated risk of incident associated with the operation of the vehicle near the location;'], '#text': 'analyzing, by the one or more processors, the set of sensor data, including:'}generating, by the one or more processors, a notification indicating that there is the elevated risk of incident; andpresenting the notification via a user interface of an electronic device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein accumulating claim 1 , from the set of sensors claim 1 , the set of sensor data during the operation of the vehicle comprises:collecting, from the set of sensors, a set of telematics data associated with the operation of the vehicle.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:retrieving, from a server, information associated with the location; anddetermining, based on the information, that the location is susceptible to ...

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Номер записи: 99
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Adaptive Audio Therapy System

Номер: US20200030192A1
Автор: Werzowa Walter
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An adaptive audio therapy system which detects and processes one or more individuals' conditions to provide adaptive, continuous audio therapy in real-time. The adaptive audio therapy system generally includes a detection device that is typically in physical contact with an individual, such as a pacifier or steering wheel. The detection device may include sensors to detect various conditions of the individual, such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and the like. A computing device receives and processes the various conditions detected by the sensors. Based on the detected conditions, the computing device provides audio therapy which is adaptive to the condition of the patient and which is continuously adapted in real-time. 1. An adaptive audio therapy system , comprising:a detection device adapted to make physical contact with an individual, the detection device comprising at least one sensor for detecting at least one condition of the individual;a computing device communicatively interconnected with the detection device for processing detection data received from the at least one sensor of the detection device, the computing device being adapted to automatically identify an audio signal based on the at least one condition detected by the sensor of the detection device; andan output device for audibly playing the audio signal in real-time.2. The adaptive audio therapy system of claim 1 , wherein the output device comprises a speaker.3. The adaptive audio therapy system of claim 1 , wherein the detection device comprises a pacifier.4. The adaptive audio therapy system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a suction sensor for detecting attributes of a sucking motion applied to the pacifier by the individual.5. The adaptive audio therapy system of claim 4 , wherein the computing device is adapted to automatically identify the audio signal based on the sucking motion applied to the pacifier by the individual.6. The adaptive audio therapy ...

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Номер записи: 100