MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621057099 A) filed by Vidyalankar School Of Information Technology on May 05, 2026, for Ai-Driven Virtual Co-Driver System For Integrated Driver Monitoring And Safety Enhancement.
Inventors include Dr. Ujwala Madhav Sav; Swaraj Vishwas Sawant; and Samay Satyawan Jaunjale.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: Abstract AI-Based Virtual Co-Driver System for Driver Monitoring and Safety Enhancement The present invention relates to a driver safety assistance system (100) configured for real-time monitoring and proactive intervention. The system (100) comprises a camera module (110) and a facial analysis unit (110) for detecting driver fatigue using parameters including Eye Aspect Ratio, Mouth Aspect Ratio, and Percentage of Eye Closure. An alcohol sensor module (120) and an alcohol detection unit (130) are provided to determine driver intoxication. An artificial intelligence processing unit (140) integrates inputs to classify driver state and initiate appropriate actions. A voice interaction module (150) enables conversational alerts and response evaluation. A smartphone control module (160) restricts mobile usage during unsafe conditions. An alert and escalation system (170) generates warnings and emergency notifications upon driver non-responsiveness. The invention provides an integrated, intelligent, and proactive solution for enhancing road safety and reducing accidents. Figure-1
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