Apparatus and method for detecting inappropriate gear selection based on gaze information
US10289197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining whether a shift in gear is appropriate based on a gaze of an operator. The method includes detecting a shift from a first gear to engage a second gear, receiving gaze information associated with the gaze of the user, based on the gaze information, determining whether the second gear is inappropriate, and performing a corrective action corresponding to the inappropriate second gear in response to determining that the second gear is inappropriate.
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