Introduction

Recently a study revealed that Driver fatigue causes at least 100,000 crashes, 1,500
fatalities, and
71,000 injuries
annually,
according to estimates prepared by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
which estimated further that the annual cost
to the economy due to property damage and
lost productivity is at least $12.5 billion.
Researchers like Dr.kanevsky , Dr.wlodek
zadrozny, set to work on an invention that
would relieve the loneliness of long
distance solo drivers and that would help
in cutting the figure of accidents to certain
extent. Such software is nick named as an
ARTIFICIAL PASSENGER (AP).
A leading cause of traffic accidents is
by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. There
exist various devices designed to prevent drivers
from falling asleep. For example, one
conventional device includes a miniature system
installed in a driver's hat, to measure the slope of
the driver's head. If the slope of the driver's head
exceeds a predetermined threshold, a loud
audible signal is generated to awaken the driver.
The problem with such a prevention system isthat the driver can lose control of the car
several
moments before his head changes position.
Various other methods have been tried, for
example, the use of stimulation drinks (e.g.,
coffee and tea) and tablets for preventing drivers
from sleeping during such situations. However,
all such methods have not been successful.
ARTIFICIAL PASSENGER (AP) is a device
that would be used in a motor vehicle to
make sure that the driver stays awake. AP is
an intelligent presence packed into the dashboard
electronics.