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Published on: August 8, 2019
[Review of driver fatigue/drowsiness detection methods]
Lei Wang1, Xiaojuan Wu, Mengsun Yu
1School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250100, China.
Summary
Driver fatigue detection is crucial for preventing accidents. This paper reviews global technologies, classifying methods by measured features, and discusses future trends.
Area of Science:
- Traffic Safety
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Driver fatigue and drowsiness are major causes of severe traffic accidents, leading to fatalities, injuries, and significant economic losses.
- Numerous countries are investing in developing effective driver drowsiness detection technologies.
- Existing research focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with driver fatigue.
Purpose:
- To review and classify recent global developments in driver fatigue/drowsiness detection technology.
- To analyze existing methods based on the features they measure.
- To present current challenges and future trends in this field.
Summary:
- This paper provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide driver fatigue/drowsiness detection technologies.
- Methods are categorized based on distinct features and analyzed.
- The study highlights challenges and outlines the future trajectory of this technology.
Impact:
- Enhancing road safety by providing insights into effective fatigue detection systems.
- Guiding future research and development in driver monitoring technologies.
- Reducing accident rates and associated human and economic costs through improved driver alertness systems.
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