Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1990-02-23
1991-04-30
Swann, III, Glen R.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
180272, 34030915, 340439, 361170, G08B 2300, B60Q 100, H01H 4700
Patent
active
050122266
ABSTRACT:
The present invention utilizes operator interaction for maintaining an operator alert. A switching means is provided which must be actuated by the operator within an adjustable time period to prevent a first alarm from being activated. Upon detection of this first alarm, the driver must actuate the switching means, indicating his alertness and restarting the first time period, otherwise after expiration of a second time period a second alarm will be activated to further alert the operator and passengers. This second alarm will remain activated until the switching means is actuated restarting the process. The present invention also includes a waiting mode whereby the timer can be deactivated while driving in congested traffic. During the waiting mode, a third alarm is activated to provide some alerting function. The present invention can be portable and thus easily used and installed in different vehicles. A variety of mounting means can be used to mount the device in the vehicle. The device also includes a first electrical output which is usually ON, but is turned OFF when the buzzer sounds. This output can be used to supply power to, for example, games for the enjoyment by children. Since the drive in effect "controls" the power supplied to the first output, additional interaction of passengers with the driver is ensured, thus further raising the alertness of the driver. A second electrical output is provided which is usually OFF, but is turned ON when the buzzer sounds. The second output can be used to control additional safety devices.
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