SNOOZE ALARM : SUPPLIERS WAKE UP TO THE DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVERS

In this article, the author describes efforts by the automotive industry to assist and inform drivers experiencing drowsiness while driving. It first describes different tracking devices that use cameras to detect lane markers. These sensors detect lane weaving or departure, leading to the activation of warning devices. Another type of sensor technology focuses on the driver rather than the road. These sensors measure drowsiness measurements by monitoring head movements. The article concludes with a brief discussion regarding the obstacles to widespread implementation of these devices. High costs and liability issues are two obstacles discussed.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1518922
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: March 6, 2000
• Authors:
  • Chapin, Bill
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 44i, 46i
• Serial:
  • Automotive News
  • Volume: 74
  • Issue Number: 5864
  • Publisher: Crain Communications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0005-1551

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver monitoring; Emergency communication systems

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00799383
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: PATH
• Created Date: Oct 6 2000 12:00AM