VEHICLE AND DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM

• US 3,634,866 A
• Filed: 07/24/1969
• Issued: 01/11/1972
• Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1969
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Howard P. Meyer
• Original Assignee: Howard P. Meyer
• Inventors: Meyer, Howard P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hartary, Joseph W.
• Application Number:
  US04/844,340
• Time in Patent Office: 901 Days
• Field of Search: 346/33R,33D,59,60,73 35/11 340/22,32,235 73/171
• US Class Current: 346/33.00D
• CPC Class Codes: G01P 1/122 Speed recorders
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/12 in graphical form

Abstract

A vehicle and driver continuous monitoring system including an inkless strip chart actuated by a vehicle'"'"''"'"'s ignition switch and a number of sensors connected to the various vehicle systems which provide information to the recorder in either continuous or discrete form. The system includes transmitters combined with highway markers operating on distinct frequencies and a vehicle receiver to convert the signals into information on the strip chart as the vehicle passes the highway marker.

Claims

1. A system for continuously monitoring vehicle operation comprising:

a strip chart recorder mounted in a vehicle, including a pressure-sensitive chart, means for driving the chart, a plurality of symbolic stamps, a continuously recording stylus and a time-date stamp, said recorder being started by a vehicle'"'"''"'"'s primary electrical control switch;

a plurality of sensing means connected to the symbolic stamps and stylus for monitoring and recording each system'"'"''"'"'s condition within the vehicle;

a plurality of radiofrequency transmitters mounted on highway traffic markers, and transmitting a radio signal distinctive of the traffic marker;

a radiofrequency receiver mounted in the vehicle and connected to the symbolic stamp whereby upon receiving the transmitted signal, the appropriate symbolic key will make a permanent record on the strip chart.

2. A system according to claim 1 wherein the system sensing means includes a moisture-sensing switch positioned so as to receive moisture for providing an indication of road conditions.

3. A system for continuously monitoring vehicle operator proficiency comprising:

a strip chart recording means including a plurality of electrically actuated symbolic metal stamps for leaving impressions on the chart, at least one electrically actuated stylus held in contact with the chart for providing a continuous record of vehicle speed, and a time-date stamp connected to the vehicle power source which is recorded each time the recorder is activated;

a plurality of system sensing means attached to the vehicle, including a moisture-sensing switch positioned so as to receive moisture, and electrical means for connecting each sensing means to its recording means.