GB2292242B - A method for monitoring and warning of a reduction in driver alertness and apparatus for carrying out such a method - Google Patents

A method for monitoring and warning of a reduction in driver alertness and apparatus for carrying out such a method

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GB2292242B
GB2292242B GB9415838A GB9415838A GB2292242B GB 2292242 B GB2292242 B GB 2292242B GB 9415838 A GB9415838 A GB 9415838A GB 9415838 A GB9415838 A GB 9415838A GB 2292242 B GB2292242 B GB 2292242B
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warning
monitoring
reduction
carrying
driver alertness
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GB2292242A (en
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Ross George Mcmurran
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MG Rover Group Ltd
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MG Rover Group Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K31/00—Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operator
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K28/00—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
    • B60K28/02—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver
    • B60K28/06—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
    • B60K28/066—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver actuating a signalling device
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T2201/00—Particular use of vehicle brake systems; Special systems using also the brakes; Special software modules within the brake system controller
    • B60T2201/08—Lane monitoring; Lane Keeping Systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T2201/00—Particular use of vehicle brake systems; Special systems using also the brakes; Special software modules within the brake system controller
    • B60T2201/08—Lane monitoring; Lane Keeping Systems
    • B60T2201/086—Lane monitoring; Lane Keeping Systems using driver related features

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Combined Controls Of Internal Combustion Engines (AREA)
  • Electrical Control Of Air Or Fuel Supplied To Internal-Combustion Engine (AREA)
  • Steering Control In Accordance With Driving Conditions (AREA)
GB9415838A 1994-08-05 1994-08-05 A method for monitoring and warning of a reduction in driver alertness and apparatus for carrying out such a method Expired - Fee Related GB2292242B (en)

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GB9415838A GB2292242B (en) 1994-08-05 1994-08-05 A method for monitoring and warning of a reduction in driver alertness and apparatus for carrying out such a method

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GB9415838A GB2292242B (en) 1994-08-05 1994-08-05 A method for monitoring and warning of a reduction in driver alertness and apparatus for carrying out such a method

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GB9415838D0 GB9415838D0 (en) 1994-09-28
GB2292242A GB2292242A (en) 1996-02-14
GB2292242B true GB2292242B (en) 1998-02-25

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US6154123A (en) * 1997-09-05 2000-11-28 Breed Automotive Technology, Inc. Driver alertness monitoring system
DE19926873C2 (en) * 1999-06-12 2003-12-24 Klaus Hilmar Halfmann Guard device for people who endanger themselves and others by falling asleep
AU2001229788A1 (en) * 2000-12-21 2002-07-01 Todor Stankovic The procedure and device intended for the man-machine system security preservation under a man's drowsiness conditions

Citations (1)

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US4234051A (en) * 1978-07-26 1980-11-18 Morris Jr Solon S Driver alertness device

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US4234051A (en) * 1978-07-26 1980-11-18 Morris Jr Solon S Driver alertness device

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732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20030805