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Visually-distracted-driving detection device

US9248796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2012
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3697
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A visually-distracted-driving detection device that can detect visually distracted driving with high accuracy. The visually-distracted-driving detection device includes a visually-distracted-driving determination unit that determines that a driver is visually distracted if the direction in which the driver is looking is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle with respect to the front of the driver; and a prohibition unit that, if it is specified that the present position of the vehicle as specified by a present-position specifying unit is within a first predetermined distance from an intersection, prohibits a process that is performed in cases where it is determined that the driver is visually distracted.

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