drowsiness detection algorithms

Computational models and classifiers that detect driver drowsiness, fatigue, or sleepiness from signals such as PERCLOS, blink dynamics, eyelid closure, EEG, steering and lane-keeping variability, or heart-rate features, often validated against KSS or microsleep events. Unlike gaze_based_attention_detection (looking direction / attention) and distraction_detection_algorithms (secondary-task engagement), the target state here is fatigue and falling asleep, not where attention is directed.

Relevant standards

  • Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1341 — Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1341 of 23 April 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their driver drowsiness and attention warning systems and amending that Regulation
  • GB/T 39263-2020 — Road vehicles—Advanced driver assistance systems—Terms and definitions
  • GB/T 41797-2022 — Performance requirements and test methods for driver attention monitoring system
  • UN ECE R182 (draft) — Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [182] on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to their Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW) system

469 paper(s) · ranked by relevance to this topic

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