System for testing and evaluating driver situational awareness
Patent 5888074 Issued on March 30, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 16, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 16, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3008000 3357115 3869812 3883235 Device for testing the ability of a person to recognize synchronous speeds Portable psycho-physical automobile driver testing device Method and apparatus for measuring hand-eye coordination while tracking a changing size image Testing system with test of subject matters, identification and security Method and apparatus for effecting and evaluating action upon visual imaging Multiple aptitude testing device InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 714779 filed on 09/16/1996US Classes:434/258, Developing or testing coordination340/576, Drive capability351/239, Including test chart or target434/64, Driver's skill measured by time or vehicle travel distance434/65, Recordation of driver's performance434/307RCATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANSExaminersPrimary: Chen, Jose V.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG09B 005/00AbstractA system for testing and evaluating driver situational awareness incorporates a device for displaying road and traffic images to a subject being tested, road and traffic image data for simulating operation of a vehicle to be outputted on the display device, instruction data to be outputted at least on the display device, input devices for inputting response data from the test subject in response to road and traffic image data generated on the display means, and a control device for controlling the operation of the system. The control device incorporates a vision test component for conducting a vision test of the subject and a driving reaction test component for conducting a driving reaction test of the subject. Each of the vision and driving reaction tests includes generating road and traffic image data for simulating operation of a vehicle, generating instruction data in coordination with the image data for providing instructions for the subject, monitoring for inputting of response data, and determining whether the inputted response data is correct or incorrect. The generated image data includes road and traffic video image data, test pattern image data and situation test image data. The test pattern image data is structured to test static visual acuity, static visual contrast sensitivity, dynamic visual acuity, dynamic visual contrast sensitivity and angular motion sensitivity. The situation test image data is structured to test divided attention capacity, selective attention capacity, attention switching, working memory functions, brake reaction time, and complex reaction time and decision making.Field of SearchReal vehicle used in instruction or testingDriver's skill measured by time or vehicle travel distance Model viewed and maneuvered by trainee from point remote therefrom Recordation of driver's performance Manipulation of gear shift lever or clutch pedal VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION PSYCHOLOGY Behavior or performance display (e.g., board for showing completed chores, etc.) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Developing or testing coordination Eye CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS Part of electric circuit completed when examinee places end of flexible lead, or means connected thereto (e.g., plug, etc.), in contact with another element Grading of response form Electrical means for recording examinee's response Eye exercising or training type Objective type Including projected target image Perimeter type Including test chart or target Illuminated Methods of use By preventing unauthorized or unintended access or use Responsive to absence or inattention of operator, or negatively reactive to attempt to operate vehicle by person not qualified mentally or physically to do so Eye or testing by visual stimulus Permutation Drive capability SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Head-up display Land vehicle Simulator IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE | |
