Occupant alertness-based navigation
US9937792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for occupant alertness-based navigation. An example vehicle includes a camera and an occupant monitor. The example camera is affixed to a rear-view mirror of the vehicle to detect drowsiness events associated with a driver. The example occupant monitor is to, in response to detecting, with the camera, a first drowsiness event, provide feedback to a driver. Additionally, the example occupant monitor is to, in response to detecting a second drowsiness event after the first, select an accommodation in the geographic vicinity of the vehicle, and set a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation.
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