Virtual trainer for in vehicle driver coaching and to collect metrics to improve driver performance
US9424696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/22
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of providing visual feedback to a driver based on data collected during vehicle operation. A processor at the vehicle analyzes vehicle data, and determines when predetermined threshold values have been reached for particular parameters. Whenever such a threshold is reached, a visual alert is presented to the driver. Certain parameters have at least two threshold values. When a first threshold value is reached, an alert is presented to the driver, but no data is recorded or reported. When a second threshold value is reached, another alert is presented to the driver, and data is recorded for reporting to a driver manager or supervisor. The tiered threshold approach provides a warning to a driver, such that if they correct the behavior triggering the warning, their supervisor is never notified of that behavior. However, if the behavior escalates, and the second threshold is breached, the behavior is recorded.
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