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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
May. 30, 1995
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A driving state-monitoring apparatus for an automotive vehicle detects a behavior parameter indicative of an amount of behavior related to at least one of yawing movement and lateral movement of the automotive vehicle, and a vehicle speed of the automotive vehicle. A behavior reference parameter is set based on changes in the behavior parameter. A lateral deviation behavior amount of the automotive vehicle is calculated based on the behavior parameter, the behavior reference parameter, and the speed of the automotive vehicle. It is determined whether or not the driving state of the driver is normal, based on the lateral deviation behavior amount. Responsive to a determination that the driving state of the driver is not normal, it is determined that the driving state of the driver is abnormal, and a warning is given to the driver and/or a vehicle speed reduction is effected.