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Development of a Software to Drowsiness Detection for Drivers Using Image Processing and Neural Networks.

Ali Askari^1,2, Ali Salehi Sahlabadi^3,4, Maliheh Eshaghzadeh⁵

¹Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Public Health

|November 24, 2025

Summary

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This study enhances driver drowsiness detection (D.D.D) systems. The developed model achieves a 92.3% detection rate, improving safety for various driving conditions.

Keywords:

Driver monitoring system Image processing Neural network Software drowsiness detection Viola-Jones algorithm

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Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Driver drowsiness poses significant safety risks during operation.
Early detection of drowsiness is crucial for preventing accidents.
Existing driver drowsiness detection (D.D.D) methods have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To improve the performance and reliability of Driver Drowsiness Detection (D.D.D) systems.
To develop a robust D.D.D software model capable of accurate drowsiness detection.
To address key questions regarding model construction, testing, and operational mechanisms.

Main Methods:

Development of an initial drowsiness detection software model.
Rigorous testing and refinement processes during the software development lifecycle.
Defining the operational mechanism of the final D.D.D software model.

Main Results:

The developed model demonstrated a 92.3% detection rate.
Successfully detected drowsiness across various facial conditions, including those with hair and glasses.
Indicated the model's effectiveness in diverse environmental and situational contexts.

Conclusions:

The enhanced D.D.D system contributes to improved road safety.
The model's adaptability allows for drowsiness detection in varied driving scenarios.
Further development can lead to more sophisticated driver assistance technologies.