MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521105736 A) filed by PVG's College of Engineering & Shrikrushna S. Dhamankar Institute of Management, Nashik, Maharashtra, on Oct. 31, 2025, for 'driver fatigue monitoring system and related method.'
Inventor(s) include Lahare, Prasad A.; Bhadane, Satish Nathu; Thakare, Smita K.; and Shinde, Deepali A.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a system and a method for monitoring and alerting to drivers to enhance road safety by monitoring a driver's facial features and movements using a camera module. The system employs a deep learning model that is optimized for real-time local processing, eliminating the need for internet connectivity. It features a multi-modal alert system that provides audio, tactile, and visual feedback to alert the driver upon monitoring signs of fatigue. The system is compatible with various vehicles and is built for low power consumption and affordability, making it suitable for widespread deployment in both commercial and private vehicles."
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