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  • Transportation Safety
  • Wearable Technology
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

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  • Vehicle accidents pose significant risks, often due to driver error or fatigue.
  • Bus accidents can result in numerous casualties and fatalities.
  • Existing safety systems may not adequately address driver condition and real-time accident detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel prototype system for bus accident prevention.
  • To enhance driver safety by monitoring physiological signs and detecting accident events.
  • To integrate wearable technology and embedded systems for real-time safety alerts.

Main Methods:

  • A system combining a wearable device for driver monitoring and an embedded system with sensors (GPS, accelerometers, gyroscopes) was developed.
  • The wearable device tracks driver heart rate to detect sleep deprivation.
  • The embedded Smart Box detects accidents based on sensor data exceeding a threshold (583 on each axis) and sends geolocation alerts via mobile phone.

Main Results:

  • The system successfully monitored driver heart rate for sleep deprivation detection.
  • Accident detection was significant, with an automatic trigger when sensor values exceeded 583 on any axis.
  • Geolocation data of accidents was accurately transmitted to registered phone numbers.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented system provides a satisfactory safety mechanism for bus drivers.
  • This innovative solution demonstrates the potential of integrated wearable and IoT technologies in transportation safety.
  • The system effectively addresses accident prevention through driver monitoring and real-time alert capabilities.