Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C702S108000, C353S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07982620
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for reducing driver boredom for the driver of a vehicle particularly for vehicle environments such as straight roads and lack of traffic that are likely to induce boredom. An example system includes an electronic circuit such as a computer, a vehicle environment monitor, a driver interface, and a driver stimulation device such as a semitransparent display.
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Prokhorov Danil V.
Varri Chenna K. R.
Bugg George A
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Thompson Bradley E
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc
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