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Driving consciousness estimation device

US10640122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/13
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driving consciousness estimation device includes a driving readiness estimation unit configured to estimate a driving readiness relating to a driving consciousness of the driver from a driver's reaction to the travelling environment, a driving task demand estimation unit configured to estimate a driving task demand which is an index required for the driver with respect to the driving readiness from the travelling environment, and an attention awakening unit configured to execute awakening of attention for the driver relating to the driving of the vehicle based on the result of comparison between the driving readiness and the driving task demand.

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