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System and method for implementing active safety counter measures for an impaired driver

  • US 7,777,619 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2007
  • Issued: 08/17/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implementing active safety measures in a vehicle with an engine control unit having memory for controlling impaired driver detection, comprising:

  • determining whether a driver 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;

    determining whether a road side has been reached if said driver is not alert;

    activating counter measures to ensure driver safety.

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