System and method for detection and utilization of driver distraction level
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1. A system, comprising:
- a primary vehicle operable by a driver, the driver being associated with a first device having a plurality of features with which the driver may interact;
at least one range-sensitive antenna installed in a steering wheel of the primary vehicle for measuring a distance between the steering wheel and the first device; and
a second device integral with the primary vehicle and in communication with the first device and the at least one range-sensitive antenna, the second device being configured to;
detect an interaction between the driver and at least one of the plurality of features of the first device,detect a load on a steering column of the primary vehicle, andcalculate a driver distraction level based at least upon;
the interaction between the driver and the at least one of the plurality of features of the first device, the distance between the steering wheel and the first device, and the detected load.
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Abstract
A system includes a primary vehicle operable by a driver. The driver is associated with a first device having a plurality of features with which the driver may interact. The system further includes a second device integral with the primary vehicle and in communication with the first device. The second device is configured to detect an interaction between the driver and at least one of the features of the first device, and calculate a driver distraction level based upon the interaction between the driver and the at least one feature of the first device.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a primary vehicle operable by a driver, the driver being associated with a first device having a plurality of features with which the driver may interact; at least one range-sensitive antenna installed in a steering wheel of the primary vehicle for measuring a distance between the steering wheel and the first device; and a second device integral with the primary vehicle and in communication with the first device and the at least one range-sensitive antenna, the second device being configured to; detect an interaction between the driver and at least one of the plurality of features of the first device, detect a load on a steering column of the primary vehicle, and calculate a driver distraction level based at least upon;
the interaction between the driver and the at least one of the plurality of features of the first device, the distance between the steering wheel and the first device, and the detected load. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method, comprising:
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detecting a first device, the first device having a plurality of features with which a driver of a primary vehicle may interact; measuring a distance between a steering wheel of the primary vehicle and the first device via at least one range-sensitive antenna installed in the steering wheel; monitoring with a second device an interaction between the driver and at least one of the plurality of features of the first device; detecting a load on a steering column of the primary vehicle; and calculating a driver distraction level based at least upon;
the interaction between the driver and the at least one of the plurality of features of the first device, the distance between the steering wheel and the first device, and the detected load. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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