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DRIVER DISTRACTIONS * USA
* Michigan - Newest Ford technology senses distraction, stress
(Photo by Karl Henkel / The Detroit News: The driver workload estimator can determine if a driver is too distracted or stressed)
Dearborn,MICH,USA -The Detroit News, by Karl Henkel -June 28, 2012: ... Researchers at Ford Motor Co., are developing a technology based on readings from sensors placed on the steering wheel, seat and safety belt that can measure a driver's heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature... Coupled with a driver workload estimator — an algorithm that uses data from existing radar and cameras combined with input from the driver's use of the accelerator, brakes and steering wheel — a vehicle could silence in-car distractions if it deems the driver is under too much stress or is too distracted... The system will determine if the driver is already too preoccupied with driving to deal with an outside distraction.
The vehicle could then trigger a "do not disturb" feature through MyFord Touch that would delay an incoming phone call or text message until the situation becomes less stressful... Labels: driver distraction
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