MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641017358 A) filed by R. M. K. Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 17, for 'the driver drowsiness detection and alert system using internet of things (iot) technology.'
Inventor(s) include Ms Ganga Devi P; and Ms Sumitha. T.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Driver fatigue remains a leading cause of road accidents worldwide, particularly during long-distance and night-time driving. The present invention discloses an Internet of Things (IoT)-based Driver Drowsiness Detection and Alert System that continuously monitors physiological and behavioral parameters of a driver to detect early signs of fatigue. The system integrates camera-based eye-blink and head-position analysis, heart-rate monitoring sensors, and a microcontroller-based processing unit. Using real-time image processing and threshold-based analytics, the system identifies prolonged eye closure, yawning frequency, and abnormal heart-rate patterns. Upon detection of drowsiness, multi-level alerts including audible alarms, seat vibration, and mobile notifications are activated. Through IoT connectivity such as Wi-Fi or GSM, alert data is transmitted to a cloud server and designated contacts for remote monitoring. The invention enhances road safety by enabling proactive intervention, real-time tracking, and data logging, thereby reducing accident risk and supporting intelligent transportation systems."
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