Methods and apparatus for detection and reporting of vehicle operator impairment
US9019107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4972
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for reporting vehicle operator impairment criteria is provided. The method determines, using a substance detection device installed inside a vehicle, a level of a substance or combination of substances associated with vehicle operator impairment; obtains vehicle status data from a plurality of sensors onboard the vehicle; determines a level of risk associated with vehicle operator behavior, using the obtained vehicle status data; and generates a report, comprising the determined level of the substance or the combination of substances and the determined level of risk.
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