System for monitoring driver alertness and adapting vehicle settings thereto
US9925872B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driver alertness detection system. The system is configured to activate an autonomous drive module of the vehicle to autonomously drive the vehicle when the measured alertness level of the driver is less than a predetermined threshold, and deactivate the autonomous drive module of the vehicle to permit manual driving when the measured alertness level of the driver is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold.
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