System and method for implementing active safety counter measures for an impaired driver
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1. A method for implementing active safety measures in a vehicle with impaired driver detection, comprising:
- determining whether an alert signal has been activated;
setting a time value for the alert signal;
determining whether the alert signal is still activated;
setting a counter measure time value;
determining whether the counter measure time value≦
0;
activating counter measures to ensure driver safety.
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Abstract
Various methods and systems are disclosed for implementing active safety countermeasures in vehicles when it is determined that the driver is impaired.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for implementing active safety measures in a vehicle with impaired driver detection, comprising:
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determining whether an alert signal has been activated; setting a time value for the alert signal; determining whether the alert signal is still activated; setting a counter measure time value; determining whether the counter measure time value≦
0;activating counter measures to ensure driver safety. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for activating active safety counter measures in a vehicle equipped with external sensing, steering speed capabilities and impaired drive detection, comprising:
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a) determining whether an impaired driver alert has been activated; b) setting a time value for the impaired driver alert; c) determining whether the impaired driver alert is still active beyond said time value; d) determining a counter measure time value; e) determining whether the counter measure time value ≦
0;f) activating counter measures if countermeasure time value is ≦
0;g) processing external sensing, steering and speed data; h) determining whether a safe travel path to side of a road upon which said vehicle is traveling exists; i) traveling said safe path to the side of the road; j) activating safety counter measures; k) determining whether driver is alert; l) controlling said vehicle fueling, steering and braking while traveling said safe travel path to the side of the road; m) stopping said vehicle; n) determining whether driver is alert; o) deactivating active safety counter measures if it is determined the driver is alert. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for implementing active safety countermeasures in a vehicle when an impaired driver is detected, comprising:
- an electronic control unit (ECU) with memory wherein various tables and software may be resident;
accessories to assist in assessing whether a driver is responsive;
a passive restraint system controllable by said ECU when an impaired driver is detected;
at least one external warning device to alert persons outside the vehicle that the driver is impaired;
vehicle brakes controllable by a software in said ECU when an impaired driver is detected; and
a vehicle fuel strategy controllable by software in said ECU when an impaired driver is detected. - View Dependent Claims (18)
- an electronic control unit (ECU) with memory wherein various tables and software may be resident;
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19. A system for implementing active safety countermeasures when an impaired driver is detected in a vehicle equipped with external sensing, steering and speed capabilities, said system comprising:
- an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with memory wherein various tables and software may be resident;
said ECU controlling said system;
accessories to assist in assessing whether a driver is responsive;
a passive restraint system controllable by software in said ECU when an impaired driver is detected;
at least one external warning device to alert persons outside said vehicle that the driver is impaired;
vehicle brakes and vehicle fueling strategy controllable by said software when an impaired driver is detected. - View Dependent Claims (20)
- an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with memory wherein various tables and software may be resident;
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