Method and apparatus for improving vehicle operator performance
US7565230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W50/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method (700) for improving driver performance includes the steps of receiving vehicle operating data from the vehicle (702); monitoring an interior portion of the vehicle and receiving operator activity data from the interior portion of the vehicle (704); receiving vehicle environment data from the environment external to the vehicle (706); monitoring the vehicle operator and receiving operator condition data relating to a condition of the vehicle operator (708); recording an operator performance assessment based on the vehicle operating data, the operator activity data, the vehicle environment data and the operator condition data (710); and reporting the operator performance assessment to the operator (712).
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