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| Ferromagnetic speed sensor |
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| Time based low tire pressure warning sensor |
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| Method and device for automatic calibration of an odometer |
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| Tire condition monitoring system |
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Vehicular black box monitoring system
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Inventors: Forbes, Fred; Forbes, Scott; Forbes, David; Forbes, James;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner: Pope; Daryl C.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cislo & Thomas LLP
A vehicular "black box" provides recording means by which driver action can be reviewed after an accident or collision, as well as indicating immediate vehicle disposition status to the driver. Using cameras (which may be very small), the disposition of the vehicle in its lane is determined by detecting the highway lines painted on the road. The data is also recorded so that should an accident or collision occur, the events leading up to such an event are made available for later review and analysis. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a vehicular monitoring system in the form of a black box or the like that uses signals generated from video input in order to determine the disposition of the vehicle on the roadway.
By determining such vehicle disposition, the activity of the driver can then be monitored.
In the event of a collision, crash, or if the vehicle drives off the road, the recording made by the vehicular black box of the present invention can then be used to evaluate and analyze the course of events preceding the crash or the like.
Generally, two video cameras are used in order to determine the highway lane through which the vehicle is traveling (although it may be possible to use any number of cameras).
For a solid line, a continuous signal is given.
For a broken line, an intermittent signal is given.
In conjunction with association with a turn signal, the present invention can evaluate the driver's performance in keeping the vehicle on the roadway and alert the driver when the vehicle is not properly disposed in its lane.
Additionally, accuracy tests that indicate the mental, visual, and manual acuity of a driver are also disclosed herein and serve to provide an indication of future driving performance as generally the same skills needed to properly drive an automobile, a bus, a large truck or rig, or other motor vehicle as are needed to perform well on such tests.
The system may be implemented for monitoring drivers associated with public safety concerns such as truck drivers and drivers with DUI records, sleep attack disorders and the like.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a warning system for driver drowsiness and the like.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a vehicular black box that allows reconstruction of an accident by providing a record of events prior to the occurrence of an accident.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a combination driver-drowsiness system as well as a vehicular black box in order to promote better driving and fewer accidents on the highways
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Navigation and GPS 
