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The basic system uses door logic. [2] If a rear door is opened and closed and the vehicle is turned on, a dashboard alert will activate when the vehicle is then turned off and the driver begins to exit the vehicle. [3] An enhanced system, called Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert, also uses ultrasonic sensors. [2]
In December 2022, a driver and passenger were saved after their car fell 300 feet (91 m) off the Angeles Crest Highway. Their iPhone 14 automatically detected the crash and called emergency services. The two were not seriously injured and were evacuated by helicopter to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, before being released. [8]
Volvo Cars: Driver Alert Control [23] In 2007, Volvo Cars launched the world's first Driver Drowsiness Detection system, Driver Alert Control. The system monitors the car's movements and assesses whether the vehicle is being driven in a controlled or uncontrolled way. If the system detects a high risk of the driver being drowsy, the driver is ...
The system uses infrared sensors to monitor driver attentiveness. Specifically, the driver monitoring system includes a CCD camera placed on the steering column which tracks the face, [2] via infrared LED detectors. [3] If the driver is not paying attention to the road ahead and a dangerous situation is detected, the system will warn the driver ...
FCW systems will send an alert to the driver of a possible impending collision if gets too close to the vehicle in front of it. [21] These systems do not take control of the vehicle, as currently, FCW systems only send an alert signal to the driver in the form of an audio alert, visual pop-up display, or other warning alert. [21]
Recalls for week of May 5-12: Mercedes issues 'do not drive' order for nearly 300,000 SUVs; Hyundai announces problem with Accent steering columns.
2008: Improved driver monitoring system added on the Crown for detecting whether the driver's eyes are properly open. [58] It monitors the driver's eyes to detect the driver's level of wakefulness. This system is designed to work even if the driver is wearing sunglasses at night. 2008: PCS with GPS-navigation linked brake assist function on the ...
The driver of the Hyundai fled on foot and was apprehended by Port Clinton officers. A Fremont police officer was first on the scene, called for EMS support, and observed smoke from the Elantra.