System and method for monitoring driver fatique

Details System and method for monitoring driver fatique System and method for monitoring driver fatique

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Wu, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S575000, C340S671000, C180S272000, C180S273000, C701S029000, C701S035000, C701S041000, C701S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07138923

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for monitoring driver fatigue in a vehicle having a steering control includes connecting a sensor with respect to the steering control and a controller with respect to the sensor. A steering input count signal is provided from the sensor to the controller and an alarm is activated when the steering input count signal drops below a minimum level. The alarm may trigger physical responses within the vehicle including audible, visual, engine management and/or similar responses.

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