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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 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]
The Driver Monitoring System (DMS), also known as driver attention monitor, is a vehicle safety system to assess the driver's alertness and warn the driver if needed and eventually apply the brakes. It was first introduced by Toyota in 2006 for its and Lexus' latest models. It was first offered in Japan on the GS 450h. The system's functions co ...
The system in turns warns the driver with acoustic tones, the frequency indicating object distance, with faster tones indicating closer proximity and a continuous tone indicating a minimal pre-defined distance. Systems may also include visual aids, such as LED or LCD readouts to indicate object distance.
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.
“Check your travel direction! If you are in the wrong way, stop at the nearest shoulder.” If the test vehicle had been going the wrong way, the system would also alert other drivers within six ...
Volvo has developed Driver Alert Control, a system that detects fatigued drivers and warns them before they fall asleep behind the wheel. Driver Alert Control was the first fatigue detection system developed by a car manufacturer, and has been on the market since 2007.
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