SYSTEM FOR ALERTING A DRIVER AND METHOD THEREOF
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1. A device for alerting a driver, comprising;
- at least one processor;
at least one speaker; and
a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to;
detect an awareness level of the driver;
actuate at least one air thrust created by the at least one speaker in the direction of the driver when the awareness level of the driver is below a threshold.
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Abstract
An alert system within a vehicle including a sensor and at least one speaker that generates at least one air thrust when a sensor detects a hazardous condition. The frequency and strength of the at least one air thrust varies based on the awareness level of the driver. In one embodiment, at least one air thrust is directed towards the driver from the direction of the hazardous condition. The hazardous condition may include, but is not limited to the driver falling asleep or a vehicle running a red light.
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1. A device for alerting a driver, comprising;
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at least one processor; at least one speaker; and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to; detect an awareness level of the driver; actuate at least one air thrust created by the at least one speaker in the direction of the driver when the awareness level of the driver is below a threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An alert system within a vehicle comprising:
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a sensor; and at least one speaker providing at least one air thrust in the direction of the driver when the awareness level of the driver is below a threshold. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for stimulating a driver, comprising;
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monitoring an awareness level of the driver; and actuating at least one air thrust created by at least one speaker in the direction of the driver when the awareness level of the driver poses a hazardous condition. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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