Vehicle operator monitoring system with smart active engagement and disengagement
US12371185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/21
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An operator safety system (OSS) monitors the physiological well-being of an aircraft pilot or vehicle operator, and has engaged and disengaged operational states (the engaged state associated with active monitoring). The OSS includes a smart engage/disengage system incorporating presence sensors (e.g., visual, seat-based) installed in the cockpit or control area of the vehicle. When the presence sensors determine that the pilot/operator is no longer present in their seat but the OSS is still engaged, the OSS prompts the operator to disengage the OSS (e.g., via single-touch display interface or remotely to a mobile device). When the presence sensors determine that the operator is present or seated, but the OSS is disengaged, the OSS prompts the operator to re-engage the OSS.
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