Method to alert drowsy driver

Details Method to alert drowsy driver Method to alert drowsy driver

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Nguyen, Phung T. (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S425500, C340S575000, C180S271000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06950027

ABSTRACT:
A method for awakening a drowsy driver includes monitoring the drowsiness level of the driver and alerting the driver. The driver is alerted by regulating the temperature in the vehicle interior, releasing oxygen in the vehicle interior, and adjusting the positioning of a window and/or sunroof to vent fresh cooler air into the vehicle. The window and/or sunroof are opened proportionally to the drowsiness level of the driver. The wind entering the vehicle also creates an audible alert which assists in awakening the driver.

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