DENSO TECHNICAL REVIEW Vol.21 2016
https://www.denso.com/jp/ja/-/media/global/business/innovation/review/21/21-doc-paper-11-ja.pdf
Monitoring the Physical Condition of Drivers as they Drive
中川 剛
Tsuyoshi NAKAGAWA
河内 泰司
Taiji KAWACHI
二ツ山 幸樹
Kouki FUTATSUYAMA
西井 克昌
Katsuyoshi NISHII
To reduce traffic accidents caused by sudden abnormalities in the physical condition of drivers, we developed
a steering-wheel type driver’s vital signs sensor to monitor their physical condition. This sensor measures the
driver’s electrocardiogram and pulse wave when he or she holds the steering wheel with both hands. It detects
heart rate and blood pressure, the performance indices of the circulatory organs. Using this sensor, in real time,
we can find warning signs or abnormalities in the physical condition of drivers. Our goal is to monitor the driver’s
physical condition, so that support can be provided before a physical abnormality prevents him or her from being
able to drive.
Key words :
drivers’ physical condition, traffic accident, vital signs sensor, electrocardiogram,
pulse wave, heart rate, blood pressure, autonomic nerve activity, circulatory
organ status, automatic driving
