公开(公告)号：US20140167967A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13717506

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Jibo He ,  Brian M. Fields ,  Steve Roberson ,  Steve Cielocha ,  Jufeng Peng ,  Julian Coltea

IPC: G08B21/02

CPC classification number: B60W40/08 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2040/0827 ,  B60W2040/0836 ,  B60W2040/0845 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitates monitoring a vehicle operator, the environment ahead of the vehicle, and/or forces acting on the vehicle during the course of vehicle operation to determine whether the vehicle operator is impaired (e.g., distracted, drowsy, intoxicated), alerting the vehicle operator when impairment is detected, and log data relating to vehicle operator impairment for further analysis. The method, system, and computer-readable medium may monitor the vehicle operator, the environment ahead of the vehicle, and/or forces acting on the vehicle using either or both of optical sensors or accelerometers. In particular, one optical sensor may monitor the vehicle operator to detect eye blinks, head nods, head rotations, and/or gaze fixation. Another optical sensor may monitor the road ahead of the vehicle to detect lane deviation, lane centering, and time to collision. The accelerometers may detect acceleration in the direction of vehicle travel and/or lateral acceleration.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和计算机可读介质便于在车辆操作过程中监视车辆操作者，车辆前方的环境和/或作用在车辆上的力，以确定车辆操作者是否受损（例如，分心， 困倦，醉酒），当检测到损伤时警告车辆操作人员，并记录与车辆操作人员损伤有关的数据进行进一步分析。 方法，系统和计算机可读介质可以使用光学传感器或加速度计中的任一者或两者来监视车辆操作者，车辆前方的环境和/或作用在车辆上的力。 特别地，一个光学传感器可以监视车辆操作者以检测眨眼，头部头部，头部旋转和/或注视固定。 另一个光学传感器可以监控车辆前方的道路，以检测车道偏离，车道居中和碰撞时间。 加速度计可以检测车辆行驶方向和/或横向加速度的加速度。

公开(公告)号：US08564446B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13234103

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Charlie Gunderson ,  Tom Lafleur ,  Doron Lurie ,  Bruce Moeller

Inventor： Charlie Gunderson ,  Tom Lafleur ,  Doron Lurie ,  Bruce Moeller

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07C5/0891

Abstract: A system for creating a coaching session comprises one or more processors and one or more memories. The one or more processors are in communication with the event detector and configured to: receive data of a driving event from an event detector associated with a vehicle; analyze the driving event data to identify risky driving behavior; and create a coaching session in order to reduce the identified risky driving behavior. The coaching session incorporates at least a portion of the data of the driving event. The one or more memories are coupled to the one or more processors and configured to provide the one or more processors instructions.

Abstract translation: 用于创建辅导会话的系统包括一个或多个处理器和一个或多个存储器。 一个或多个处理器与事件检测器通信并且被配置为：从与车辆相关联的事件检测器接收驾驶事件的数据; 分析驾驶事件数据，识别风险驾驶行为; 并创建一个辅导课程，以减少已识别的风险驾驶行为。 辅导课程至少包含一部分驾驶事件的数据。 一个或多个存储器耦合到一个或多个处理器并且被配置为提供一个或多个处理器指令。

公开(公告)号：US20130009761A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13540374

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Samantha J. Horseman

Inventor： Samantha J. Horseman

IPC: G08B21/02 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60W40/08 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0402 ,  A61B5/0476 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/486 ,  A61B5/6803 ,  A61B5/6893 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  B60K28/06 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60R1/02 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2040/0872 ,  B60W2040/0881 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods for monitoring a status of a driver when driving a vehicle. A system including a set of sensors configured to be disposed in the vehicle to collect driver status data. The system processing the driver status data to determine whether the driver is experiencing a health condition or crisis, and whether the driver's body position is ergonomic. In response to a health condition, generating a health alert indicative of the health condition. In response to the driver a health crisis generating a health alert indicative of the health crisis and inhibiting operation of the vehicle. In response to the driver's body position not being ergonomic, identifying and providing adjustments in the body position of the driver that need to be made for the driver to be positioned in a an ergonomically acceptable body position.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在驾驶车辆时监视驾驶员的状态的系统，计算机介质和计算机实现的方法的实施例。 一种包括一组传感器的系统，其被配置为设置在车辆中以收集驾驶员状态数据。 系统处理驾驶员状态数据以确定驾驶员是否正在经历健康状况或危机，以及驾驶员的身体位置是否符合人体工程学。 响应于健康状况，产生表示健康状况的健康警报。 为了应对驾驶员健康危机，产生健康警报，指示健康危机并阻止车辆的运行。 响应于驾驶员的身体位置不符合人体工程学，识别和提供驾驶员的身体位置的调节，需要为驾驶员定位在人体工程学上可接受的身体位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120100509A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13234103

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Charlie Gunderson ,  Tom Lafleur ,  Doron Lurie ,  Bruce Moeller

Inventor： Charlie Gunderson ,  Tom Lafleur ,  Doron Lurie ,  Bruce Moeller

IPC: G09B9/04

CPC classification number: B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07C5/0891

Abstract: A system for creating a coaching session comprises one or more processors and one or more memories. The one or more processors are in communication with the event detector and configured to: receive data of a driving event from an event detector associated with a vehicle; analyze the driving event data to identify risky driving behavior; and create a coaching session in order to reduce the identified risky driving behavior. The coaching session incorporates at least a portion of the data of the driving event. The one or more memories are coupled to the one or more processors and configured to provide the one or more processors instructions.

Abstract translation: 用于创建辅导会话的系统包括一个或多个处理器和一个或多个存储器。 一个或多个处理器与事件检测器通信并且被配置为：从与车辆相关联的事件检测器接收驾驶事件的数据; 分析驾驶事件数据，识别风险驾驶行为; 并创建一个辅导课程，以减少已识别的风险驾驶行为。 辅导课程至少包含一部分驾驶事件的数据。 一个或多个存储器耦合到一个或多个处理器并且被配置为提供一个或多个处理器指令。

公开(公告)号：US08068968B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12012981

申请日：2008-02-04

Applicant: Toshiyuki Kondoh

Inventor： Toshiyuki Kondoh

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  B60W30/14

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  B60W2550/20

Abstract: A vehicle travel control system includes a cruise control ECU, an engine control ECU and a brake control ECU. The cruise control ECU checks whether a driver's actual concentration degree is insufficient relative to a required concentration degree in terms of safety in surrounding environments of the subject vehicle. When such possibility arises, even during the cruise control, the speed of the subject vehicle is controlled to match a control vehicle speed lower than a set vehicle speed or a control distance to a preceding vehicle.

Abstract translation: 车辆行驶控制系统包括巡航控制ECU，发动机控制ECU和制动控制ECU。 巡航控制ECU根据本车辆的周围环境的安全性，检查驾驶员的实际集中度是否不足。 当出现这种可能性时，即使在巡航控制期间，主车辆的速度被控制成与低于设定车速的控制车辆速度或与前一车辆的控制距离相匹配。

公开(公告)号：US07675296B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11519043

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: David K. Lambert ,  Timothy J. Newman ,  Larry M. Oberdier

Inventor： David K. Lambert ,  Timothy J. Newman ,  Larry M. Oberdier

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  B60K28/00 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: B60K28/02 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2040/0881 ,  G01B7/003

Abstract: Driver distraction in a motor vehicle is assessed by capacitively detecting the driver's head pose relative to the forward direction of vehicle motion. A symmetrical array of sensor electrodes is disposed in the cockpit ceiling above the driver's head, and pairs of electrodes disposed along varying axes of rotation with respect to the forward direction are successively activated for capacitance measurement. The capacitance measurements are combined to form a signal whose strength depends on the degree of alignment between the driver's head (i.e., the head pose) and the respective axes of rotation, and the driver's head pose is calculated to assess driver distraction.

Abstract translation: 通过电容性地检测驾驶员的头部相对于车辆运动方向的头部姿势来评估机动车辆中的驾驶员分心。 传感器电极的对称阵列设置在驾驶员头部上方的驾驶舱顶部中，并且相对于向前方向沿着旋转轴线布置的电极对依次被激活用于电容测量。 电容测量被组合以形成其强度取决于驾驶员头部（即，头部姿态）与相应的旋转轴线之间的对准程度的信号，并且计算驾驶员头部姿势以评估驾驶员分心。

公开(公告)号：US07616129B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11308367

申请日：2006-03-19

Applicant: Jeffery W. Thacher

Inventor： Jeffery W. Thacher

IPC: G08G1/09

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2540/00 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  B60W2550/20 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  G08G1/0962

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of an in-vehicle multi-media system based on identifying operating conditions for the vehicle. Various operational rules can be applied to the multi-media system based on an identified operating condition. Operating conditions can include a variety of criteria including traffic, weather, vehicle operating parameters, or the like. Once a condition is identified, an operating rule corresponding to that condition can be imposed on the operation of the multi-media system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于识别车辆的操作条件来控制车载多媒体系统的操作的系统。 可以基于所识别的操作条件将各种操作规则应用于多媒体系统。 操作条件可以包括各种标准，包括交通，天气，车辆操作参数等。 一旦识别出条件，可以对多媒体系统的操作施加与该条件对应的操作规则。

公开(公告)号：US20090237226A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12084883

申请日：2007-05-11

Applicant: Toshinori Okita

Inventor： Toshinori Okita

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60W10/184 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60W2040/0818

Abstract: A collision probability index value corresponding to a probability of collision between a host vehicle and an obstacle is calculated based on the information indicating the relative relationship between the host vehicle and the obstacle; and the alarming braking operation is performed to cause a driver to recognize that a collision may occur by changing at least one of the drive power and the braking force when the collision probability index value reaches a predetermined threshold value. In the alarming braking operation, a target acceleration that is used as a target value in the alarming braking operation is set based on the acceleration of the host vehicle, which is detected when the collision probability index value reaches the predetermined threshold value; and at least one of the drive power and the braking force is controlled so that the target acceleration is achieved.

Abstract translation: 基于表示本车辆与障碍物之间的相对关系的信息，计算与本车辆与障碍物的碰撞概率相对应的冲突概率指标值; 并且执行报警制动操作以使驾驶员识别出当碰撞概率指标值达到预定阈值时，通过改变驱动功率和制动力中的至少一个可能发生碰撞。 在报警制动操作中，基于当碰撞概率指标值达到预定阈值时检测到的主车辆的加速度来设定用作报警制动操作中的目标值的目标加速度; 并且控制驱动力和制动力中的至少一个，从而实现目标加速度。

公开(公告)号：US20090210257A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12369457

申请日：2009-02-11

Applicant: Scott Chalfant ,  Steven Fernandes ,  John J. Anthony

Inventor： Scott Chalfant ,  Steven Fernandes ,  John J. Anthony

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for monitoring driving behavior and providing feedback to the driver. The systems evaluate driving behavior and relay feedback to the driver in a fashion that is customized to take into account individual characteristics and demographic characteristics of the driver.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于监视驾驶行为并向驾驶者提供反馈的系统和方法。 系统评估驾驶行为，并以定制的方式将反馈传达给驾驶员，以考虑驾驶员的个人特征和人口特征。

公开(公告)号：US20080185207A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US12012981

申请日：2008-02-04

Applicant: Toshiyuki Kondoh

Inventor： Toshiyuki Kondoh

IPC: B60W40/08 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W30/16

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  B60W2550/20

Abstract: A vehicle travel control system includes a cruise control ECU, an engine control ECU and a brake control ECU. The cruise control ECU checks whether a driver's actual concentration degree is insufficient relative to a required concentration degree in terms of safety in surrounding environments of the subject vehicle. When such possibility arises, even during the cruise control, the speed of the subject vehicle is controlled to match a control vehicle speed lower than a set vehicle speed or a control distance to a preceding vehicle.

Abstract translation: 车辆行驶控制系统包括巡航控制ECU，发动机控制ECU和制动控制ECU。 巡航控制ECU根据本车辆的周围环境的安全性，检查驾驶员的实际集中度是否不足。 当出现这种可能性时，即使在巡航控制期间，主车辆的速度被控制成与低于设定车速的控制车辆速度或与前一车辆的控制距离相匹配。