{"id":4635,"date":"2021-10-22T06:11:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T06:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/?p=4635"},"modified":"2021-10-16T06:31:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-16T06:31:38","slug":"driver-monitoring-systems-are-crucial-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/driver-monitoring-systems-are-crucial-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver Monitoring Systems Are Crucial Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monitoring the Driver is a Thing Now?<\/h1>\n

The driver monitoring system<\/a> (DMS) is an advanced safety feature that tracks the driver behaviour with a camera. Sometimes called a driver state sensing (DSS) system, it issues a warning to get the driver\u2019s attention back to driving.<\/p>\n

There is a heightened risk of a collision, injury or even fatality when a driver engages in one or more distracted driving behaviours. Distracted driving is one of the fastest-growing threats and causes of collisions. A large percentage of serious traffic collisions and commercial fleet collisions involve distracted drivers. The statistics are proof of how drivers are using the roadways safely. It is also proof of why keeping commercial fleet drivers and bystanders safe. These issues had become bigger and more costly for safety leaders to address. It aims to help commercial fleet managers and drivers in fatigue and distraction management<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The European Union has mandated the inclusion of DMS in all new vehicle models starting 2024. It is expected that the driver monitoring system<\/a> (DMS) will become a standard feature as a result of regulatory and rating agency requirements.<\/p>\n

How It\u2019s Going to Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The DMS will use a driver-facing camera with infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or lasers to see the driver\u2019s face, even at night. It should also detect the driver\u2019s eyes even if they are wearing sunglasses. Data points from the driver are collected through advanced onboard software. It creates an initial baseline of how the driver\u2019s normal, attentive state looks.<\/p>\n

The onboard software determines whether the driver is blinking more than usual. It also detects whether the eyes are narrowing or the head is tilting at an odd angle. The DMS can determine whether the driver is looking at the road and is actually paying attention or just absent-mindedly staring.<\/p>\n

The system then issues audio alerts, lights up a visual indicator on the dashboard or vibrates the seat. It can also automatically apply the brakes when it determines that the driver is distracted through the internal sensors and if the external sensors also detect an oncoming collision.<\/p>\n

DMS Aims to Do These<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are a few things that the DMS aims to do. It targets to continuously watch, notify and alert drivers to focus on the road. Some DMS can also help maintain safe distances and travel at safe speeds. However, a driver monitoring system<\/a> is designed to:<\/p>\n