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Autonomous vehicle control using heart rate collection based on video imagery

US11151610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L25/48
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Video of one or more vehicle occupants is obtained and analyzed. Heart rate information is determined from the video. The heart rate information is used in cognitive state analysis. The heart rate information and resulting cognitive state analysis are correlated to stimuli, such as digital media, which is consumed or with which a vehicle occupant interacts. The heart rate information is used to infer cognitive states. The inferred cognitive states are used to output a mood measurement. The cognitive states are used to modify the behavior of a vehicle. The vehicle is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. Training is employed in the analysis. Machine learning is engaged to facilitate the training. Near-infrared image processing is used to obtain the video. The analysis is augmented by audio information obtained from the vehicle occupant.

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