Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1997-12-31
1999-11-09
Swann, Glen
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340576, 3406911, 340692, 3406936, G08B 2100
Patent
active
059822872
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting drowsiness and awakening the user. The load on a piezo-ceramic eye blinking detection unit changes upon blinking activity resulting in an electrical output. This electrical output is then processed and compared to a predetermined time interval for blinking. An alarm is sounded if the processed electrical output is less than the predetermined time interval.
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Brannen Michael
Sanderson Steve
Baker Rod D.
Brannen Michael
Myers Jeffrey D.
Peacock Deborah A.
Swann Glen
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