Would you buy a device that keeps you awake while driving?

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12 years ago

One of the biggest causes in traffic accidents is sleep deprivation http://voices.yahoo.com/5-most-common-causes-car-accidents-4947668.html I almost had an accident experiencing this myself. My best friend had an accident this way. We are not the only ones.

The solution consists of an Eye (camera + IR camera) connected to a mini arduino (or similar) that watches the driver by looking at its face and detecting if eyes are opened. (see http://www.visagetechnologies.com/html5/ ) . When your eyes are closed fox X seconds, a notification sounds loudly. Possible addition: Heart rate sensor in the steering wheel so when the HR drops(you fall asleep) the system notifies you as well.

Technically this seems a pretty simple device to build. If the insurance companies cooperate (cheaper insurance when using this device) This should be a financially viable product.

What do you think of this?

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