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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2005
Christopher W. Ferrone, Glenview, IL (US);
Charles Sinkovits, Norridge, IL (US);
Christopher W. Ferrone, Glenview, IL (US);
Charles Sinkovits, Norridge, IL (US);
Triodyne Inc., Northbrook, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for monitoring driver fatigue in a vehicle having a steering control includes connecting a sensor with respect to the steering control and a controller with respect to the sensor. A steering input count signal and/or steering wheel rotation signal is provided from the sensor to the controller and an alarm is activated when the steering input count signal drops below a minimum level and/or the steering wheel rotation signal exceeds a maximum level. The alarm may trigger physical responses within the vehicle including audible, visual, engine management and/or similar responses.
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