OCCUPIED VITALITY-BASED NAVIGATION

Abstract

Vehicle (100), comprising: a camera (106) attached to a rearview mirror (116) for detecting drowsiness events; and an occupant monitoring system (108) for: providing feedback to a driver in response to the detection of a first drowsiness event by the camera (106); and in response to the detection of a second drowsiness event following the first: selecting overnight accommodation in the geographical vicinity of the vehicle (100) taking into account at least one selection criterion; and setting a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation; and prompting the driver, via an infotainment head unit (104), to reserve a room at the selected accommodation.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to vigilance detection of vehicle occupants and in particular to occupant vigilance-based navigation. BACKGROUND

[0002] Driving a vehicle requires a driver to be alert to the surroundings. If a driver is drowsy, their reaction times slow down and they can lose focus on the road. Consequently, a drowsy driver can pose a risk to themselves, the vehicle's occupants, and others nearby, such as other drivers or pedestrians. SUMMARY

[0003] The attached claims define this application. The present disclosure summarizes aspects of embodiments and should not be used to limit the claims. Other implementations are considered in accordance with the techniques described herein, as will be apparent to the person skilled in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description, and these implementations are intended to be within the scope of this application.

[0004] Exemplary embodiments of a vehicle with occupant alertness-based navigation are disclosed. An exemplary vehicle includes a camera and an occupant monitoring system. The exemplary camera is mounted on a rearview mirror of the vehicle to detect drowsiness events associated with a driver. The exemplary occupant monitoring system serves to provide feedback to a driver in response to the camera's detection of a first drowsiness event. Additionally, in response to the detection of a second drowsiness event after the first, the exemplary occupant monitoring system serves to select accommodation in the geographical vicinity of the vehicle and to set a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation.

[0005] An exemplary procedure for reducing driver drowsiness involves monitoring the driver with a camera mounted on the rearview mirror to detect drowsy events. The exemplary procedure also includes providing feedback to the driver in response to the detection of a first drowsy event. Additionally, in response to the detection of a second drowsy event after the first, the exemplary procedure includes selecting accommodation in the geographical vicinity of the vehicle and setting a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation.

[0006] An exemplary physical, computer-readable medium comprises instructions which, when executed, cause a vehicle to monitor the driver using a camera mounted on a rearview mirror to detect drowsiness events. The exemplary instructions also cause the vehicle to provide feedback to the driver in response to the detection of a first drowsiness event. Additionally, in response to the detection of a second drowsiness event following the first, the exemplary instructions cause the vehicle to select accommodation in the geographical vicinity of the vehicle and to set a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] For a better understanding of the invention, reference is made to embodiments shown in the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and associated elements may be omitted or, in some cases, proportions may be enlarged to emphasize and clearly illustrate the novel features described herein. Additionally, system components may be arranged in various ways, as is known in the art. Furthermore, corresponding parts in the different views of the drawings are identified by the same reference numerals.

[0008] Fig. Figure 1 illustrates a vehicle operated in accordance with the teachings of this revelation.

[0009] Fig. Figure 2 illustrates an interior view of the vehicle. Fig. 1.

[0010] Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the vehicle's electronic components according to Fig. 1.

[0011] Fig. 4 is a flowchart of a procedure to provide inmate alertness alarms triggered by the electronic components according to Fig. 3 can be implemented. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EXECUTIONS

[0012] Although the invention can be implemented in various forms, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments are shown in the drawings and described below, given that the present disclosure is intended to be regarded as an explanation of the invention by means of examples and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.

[0013] Driver fatigue is a serious problem that slows down drivers' reaction times and reduces their environmental awareness. Various techniques can be used to mitigate driver drowsiness. For example, mitigation techniques can include increasing the volume of the sound system, increasing the output of the air conditioning fan, and reducing the cabin temperature, etc. However, mitigation techniques may not be effective over a relatively long period. As described below, a vehicle incorporates camera(s) that monitor the driver. If the vehicle detects signs of driver drowsiness via the camera(s) (e.g., driver posture, driver eye movement, gaze position, etc.), the vehicle takes an escalating series of actions. First, the vehicle activates an audible, visual, and / or haptic warning and / or activates a mitigation technique (e.g.,(activates / increases the volume of the sound system, increases the air conditioning fan speed, etc.). Upon subsequent detection of signs of drowsiness in the driver, (a) the vehicle activates the audible, visual, and / or haptic warning and / or activates the mitigation technology, (b) the vehicle communicates with an external server to locate nearby accommodations (e.g., a hotel, motel, rest area, etc.), and (c) the vehicle instructs the navigation system to set the selected accommodations as the vehicle's destination. Upon further subsequent detection of signs of drowsiness in the driver, (a) the vehicle communicates with the external server to reserve a room at the selected accommodations, and (b) the vehicle activates the audible, visual, and / or haptic warning until the vehicle reaches the selected accommodations.

[0014] Fig. 1 illustrates a vehicle 100, which is operated in accordance with the teachings of this revelation. The vehicle 100 The vehicle can be a standard gasoline-powered vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, and / or any other type of vehicle with a different drive system. 100 It includes parts related to mobility, such as a drivetrain with an engine, transmission, suspension, drive shaft and / or wheels, etc. The vehicle 100 It can be non-autonomous or semi-autonomous. In the illustrated example, the vehicle includes 100 an onboard communication platform 102 , an infotainment head unit 104 Driver cameras 106 and inmate monitoring 108 .

[0015] The onboard communication platform 102 includes wired or wireless network interfaces to enable communication with an external network 110to enable the onboard communication platform. 102 It also includes hardware (e.g., processors, memory, data storage, antenna, etc.) and software to control the wired or wireless network interfaces. In some examples, the onboard communication platform includes 102 A cellular modem, a dedicated short-range communication module, and / or a wireless local area network (WLAN) controller. Alternatively or additionally, the onboard communication platform connects. 102 In some examples, communication is wired or wireless with a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone, feature phone, smartwatch, tablet, laptop, etc.) connected to the external network. 110is connected (e.g., via a cellular connection, etc.). The cellular modem includes hardware and software to control networks based on wide area standard (e.g., Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), etc.) operated by telecommunications companies. The WLAN control includes hardware and software for communication with wireless local area standard-based networks (WiMAX (IEEE 802.16m), wireless local area networks (including IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac / p or others), and Wireless Gigabit (IEEE 802.11ad), etc.). In some examples, the onboard communication platform includes control(s) for personal networks (e.g., Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth). ® etc.). The onboard communication platform 102It may also include a global positioning system (GPS) receiver to determine the vehicle's coordinates. 100 to receive. Alternatively, the onboard communication platform can be used. 102 in some examples, when the vehicle 100 is connected to the mobile device and receives coordinates from the mobile device (e.g., from a GPS receiver in the mobile device). Furthermore, the external network(s) can... 110 a public network, such as the Internet; a private network, such as an intranet; or combinations thereof, and utilizing a variety of network protocols now available or developed later, including, but not limited to, TCP / IP-based network protocols.

[0016] The infotainment head unit 104 provides an interface between the vehicle 100 and a user (e.g., a driver, a passenger, etc.). The infotainment head unit104 It includes digital and / or analog interfaces (e.g., input devices and output devices) to receive input from users and display information. Input devices may include, for example, a control knob, an instrument panel, a digital camera for image capture and / or visual command recognition, a touchscreen, an acoustic input device (e.g., a cabin microphone), buttons, or a touchpad. Output devices may include instrument cluster outputs (e.g., rotary dials, lighting devices), actuators, a front display, a center console display (e.g., a liquid crystal display ("LCD"), an organic light-emitting diode ("OLED") display, a flat-panel display, a solid-state display, etc.), and / or speakers. In the example shown, the infotainment head unit includes... 104Hardware (e.g., a processor or controller, memory, data storage, etc.) and software (e.g., an operating system, etc.) for an infotainment system 112 Additionally, the infotainment head unit displays 104 the infotainment system 112 for example, on the center console display. In the example shown, the infotainment system includes 112 a navigation application which, once a destination has been set, provides acoustic and visual route guidance to assist the driver of the vehicle. 100 to guide to the goal.

[0017] The driver cameras 106 monitor a driver 114 , to detect when the driver 114 is drowsy. The driver cameras 106 are on the front of the rearview mirror 116 attached. In the example shown, the driver cameras include 106Integrated facial recognition using infrared thermal imaging. The driver cameras 106 detect (a) the position of the driver's head 114 , (b) the condition of the driver's eyes (e.g. open, partially open or closed) 114 and / or (c) the direction of the driver's gaze 114 .

[0018] Inmate monitoring 108 monitors the driver 114 Regarding signs of drowsiness. To detect signs of drowsiness, inmate monitoring 108 via the driver cameras 106 the position of the driver's head 114 , (b) the condition of the driver's eyes (e.g. open, partially open or closed) 114 and / or (c) the direction of the driver's gaze 114 Inmate monitoring 108 determined that the driver 114 is drowsy when (i) the driver's head 114(ii) the driver's head nods for a threshold period (e.g. three seconds, etc.). 114 nods and is followed by a sharp nod, (iii) the driver's eyes 114 are closed for a threshold period, (iv) the time for the driver's eyes 114 (v) the transition from the open state to the closed state exceeds a threshold period (e.g. two seconds, etc.) or (v) the driver's gaze 114 is located at a threshold angle (e.g. 45 degrees below the horizon, etc.) for a threshold period (e.g. five seconds, etc.).

[0019] If one or more signs of drowsiness are detected, the inmate monitoring system reacts. 108 , by reducing the driver's drowsiness 114 is reduced. To reduce the driver's drowsiness 114 to reduce, (a) activates occupant monitoring 108an acoustic, visual and / or haptic alarm, (b) it activates a mitigation technique and / or (c) it selects a destination for the navigation application to alert the driver 114 to guide. Upon detecting one or more signs of drowsiness after the initial response, inmate monitoring is increased. 108 the reactions to the driver's drowsiness 114 to reduce. For example, in response to the first detection of a sign of drowsiness, inmate monitoring can be initiated. 108 Activate an acoustic, visual, and / or haptic alarm and activate a mitigation technique. In such an example, occupant monitoring can 108 In response to the second detection of a sign of drowsiness, the volume and / or duration of the audible, visual and / or haptic alarm will increase and connect to the external network. 110connect to determine a destination, to guide the driver 114 to direct. In such an example, inmate monitoring can 108 In response to the third detection of a sign of drowsiness, furthermore, increase the volume and / or duration of the audible, visual and / or haptic alarm and book a room in accommodation (e.g. a hotel, a motel, etc.) at the destination.

[0020] The acoustic, visual and / or haptic alarm includes a buzzer or bell, a voice message, a warning message displayed on the infotainment head unit. 104 The warning light is displayed, and / or the vibration of the steering wheel and / or the driver's seat is detected. Mitigation techniques include adjusting the settings of the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. 100 For example, occupant monitoring 108 Reduce the temperature setting of the HVAC system so that the vehicle's cabin100 The temperature drops, and / or the fan setting is increased to improve air circulation in the cabin. In some examples, mitigation techniques include activating a cooling system in the driver's seat of the vehicle. 100 Additionally, occupant monitoring can be performed. 108 In some examples, the volume of the vehicle's sound system. 100 activate and / or increase. In some of these examples, occupant monitoring increases 108 in vehicles 100 , which use directional audio (e.g., vehicle speakers) 100 , which are configured to direct the sound to specific seats in the vehicle 100 (to direct) are equipped to adjust the volume of the sound to the driver's seat. To select a destination, the occupant monitoring system sends a signal. 108 via the onboard communication platform 102 a target requirement 118 to a target server 120 in the external network 110 The target requirement118 includes the current position of the vehicle 100 In some examples, the target requirement includes 118 Furthermore, there is a requirement to reserve a room in the localized accommodations. In the examples shown, the target server includes 120 a target database 122 , which includes records that link accommodations to geographical coordinates. Additionally, the target server includes 120 In some examples, availability data is also included. The target server 120 It may include an application programming interface (API) to facilitate message exchange with the occupant monitoring system. 108 of the vehicle 100 to facilitate. The target server 120 and the target database 122These are maintained by any suitable entity to provide the location of accommodations (e.g., a search engine provider, a travel service provider, a vehicle manufacturer, etc.). This occurs in response to receiving the destination request. 118 selects the target server 120 one of the accommodations in the target database 122 out. The target server 120 selects one of the accommodations based on (a) a distance between the position of the vehicle 100 and the location of the accommodation (e.g., a shorter distance has a higher priority, etc.), (b) the preferences set by the driver during a registration process, (c) availability, and / or (d) price. In some examples, depending on the destination requirement 118 requested, the target server 120A reservation at the selected accommodations based on information (e.g., credit card details, ID, rewards program account number, etc.) provided during the registration process. The target server 120 sends a target response 124 to the inmate monitoring 108 with coordinates of the selected accommodations, information (e.g. name, price, customer reviews, etc.) about the selected accommodations and whether a reservation was made for the selected accommodations.

[0021] Inmate monitoring 108 sets the destination of the infotainment system's navigation application. 112 for the target response 124 The provided coordinates are fixed. Additionally, the infotainment system displays... 112 the information regarding the selected accommodation from the target response 124 on. If the target server 120The infotainment system asks if no room has been reserved at the selected accommodation. 112 the driver 114 whether a room should be reserved. If the driver 114 The person who selects the question sends the inmate monitoring system. 108 the target requirement 118 to the target server 120 , to request a room reservation at the selected accommodation.

[0022] Fig. Figure 2 shows an interior view of the vehicle. 100 after Fig. 1. In the example shown, the vehicle includes 100 a passenger camera 202 The passenger camera 202 is on the rearview mirror 116 attached. The occupant monitoring system. 108 monitored via the passenger camera 202 the drowsiness of a passenger 204 If the occupant monitoring 108 detected that the passenger 204 If someone is drowsy, the inmate monitoring system will detect it. 108The directional audio system switches to a lower setting for the passenger seat. In some examples, if the vehicle's HVAC system 100 Supports independent climate zones, increases occupant monitoring 108 The temperature of the passenger's climate zone is adjusted to raise their body temperature. In some examples, the passenger seat is also automatically reclined.

[0023] Fig. 3 is a block diagram of electronic components 300 of the vehicle Fig. 1. In the example shown, the electronic components include 300 the onboard communication platform 102 , the infotainment head unit 104 , an onboard computing platform 302 , sensors 304 , electronic control units (ECUs) 306 , a first vehicle data bus 308 and a second vehicle data bus 310 .

[0024] The onboard computing platform 302 includes a processor or controller 312 and a storage 314 In some examples, the onboard computing platform 302 structured in such a way that it enables inmate monitoring 108 includes. Alternatively, occupant monitoring can be used. 108 in some examples in an ECU 306 It must be integrated with its own processor and memory. The processor or controller 312 This can be any suitable processing device or a set of processing devices, such as, but not limited to: a microprocessor, a microprocessor-based platform, a suitable integrated circuit, one or more field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and / or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The memory 314It can be volatile memory (e.g., RAM, which may include non-volatile RAM, magnetic RAM, ferroelectric RAM, and other suitable forms); non-volatile memory (e.g., disk storage, FLASH memory, EPROMs, EEPROMs, memristor-based non-volatile solid-state memory, etc.); immutable memory (e.g., EPROMs), read-only memory, and / or high-capacity storage devices (e.g., hard disks, solid-state drives, etc.). In some examples, the memory includes 314 Several types of storage, in particular volatile storage and non-volatile storage.

[0025] The storage 314is a computer-readable medium in which one or more sets of instructions, such as the software for operating the methods of the present disclosure, may be embedded. The instructions may embody one or more of the methods or logic as described herein. In a particular embodiment, the instructions may, during execution, be stored wholly or at least partially within any one or more of the memory locations. 314 , the computer-readable medium and / or within the processor 312 condition.

[0026] The terms “non-volatile, computer-readable medium” and “computer-readable medium” should be understood to include a single medium or multiple media, such as a centralized or distributed database and / or associated caches and servers, that store one or more sets of instructions. The terms “non-volatile, computer-readable medium” and “computer-readable medium” also include any physical medium capable of storing, encoding, or carrying a set of instructions for execution by a processor, or capable of causing a system to perform any one or more of the methods or operations disclosed herein. As used herein, the term “computer-readable medium” is expressly defined to include any type of computer-readable storage device and / or storage disk and excludes signal propagation.

[0027] The sensors 304 can be carried out in any suitable manner in and around the vehicle 100 be arranged around it. The sensors 304 Features around the exterior of the vehicle can 100 measure around. Additionally, some sensors can 304 inside the vehicle's cabin 100 or in the body of the vehicle 100 (such as the engine compartment, wheel arches, etc.) to provide features inside the vehicle 100 to measure. For example, such sensors can 304 These include accelerometers, odometers, speedometers, pitch and yaw sensors, wheel speed sensors, microphones, tire pressure sensors, and biometric sensors, etc. In the example shown, the sensors include... 304 the driver cameras 106 and a cabin temperature sensor. In some examples, the sensors include 304 also the passenger camera202 after Fig. 2.

[0028] The ECUs 306 monitor and control the vehicle's subsystems 100 The ECUS 306 They communicate and exchange information via the first vehicle data bus. 308 off. Additionally, the ECUs can 306 Properties (such as the status of the ECU) 306 , sensor readings, control status, error and diagnostic codes, etc.) to other ECUs 306 communicate and / or receive requests from them. Some vehicles 100 can contain seventy or more ECUs 306 exhibiting features located at various points around the vehicle 100 Communicative with the vehicle data buses 308 are coupled. The ECUS 306ECUs are discrete sets of electronic devices that include their own circuitry (such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, memory, data storage, etc.) and firmware, sensors, actuators, and / or mounting hardware. In the example shown, the ECUs include... 306 A body control unit and a steering control unit. The steering control unit includes a vibration feedback device to vibrate the steering wheel when the occupant monitoring system is activated. 108 detected that the driver 114 is sleepy.

[0029] The first vehicle data bus 308 It communicates between the sensors 304 , the ECUs 306 , the onboard computing platform 302 and other devices connected to the first vehicle data bus 308 are connected. In some examples, the first vehicle data bus 308implemented in accordance with the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus protocol as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 11898-1. Alternatively, the first vehicle data bus can be used. 308 In some examples, it could be a Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) bus or a CAN Flexible Data (CAN FD) bus (ISO 11898-7). The second vehicle data bus 310 It communicatively links the onboard communication platform 102 , the infotainment head unit 104 and the onboard computing platform 302 The second vehicle data bus 310 It can be a MOST bus, a CAN FD bus, or an Ethernet bus. In some examples, the onboard computing platform is isolated. 302 Communicate the first vehicle data bus 308 and the second vehicle data bus 310 (e.g., via firewalls, message intermediaries, etc.). Alternatively, the first vehicle data bus 308 and the second vehicle data bus 310In some examples, the same data bus is used.

[0030] Fig. Figure 4 is a flowchart of a procedure to provide inmate alertness alarms through the electronic components 300 after Fig. 3 can be implemented. First, the occupant monitoring system monitors. 108 at block 402 the driver 114 via driver camera(s) 106 . At Block 404 determines the inmate monitoring 108 , whether there is any indication that the driver 114 is drowsy. For example, inmate monitoring can 108 determine that the driver 114 is drowsy when (i) the driver's head 114 (ii) the driver's head nods for a threshold period (e.g. three seconds, etc.). 114 nods and is followed by a sharp nod, (iii) the driver's eyes 114are closed for a threshold period, (iv) the time for the driver's eyes 114 (v) the transition from the open state to the closed state exceeds a threshold period (e.g. two seconds, etc.) or (v) the driver's gaze 114 is at a threshold angle (e.g., 45 degrees below the horizon, etc.) for a threshold period (e.g., five seconds, etc.). If the occupant monitoring 108 determined that the driver 114 If someone is drowsy, the procedure goes to block. 406 over. Otherwise, if the occupant monitoring 108 not determined that the driver 114 When sleepy, the procedure returns to block. 402 back.

[0031] At Block 406 determines the inmate monitoring 108 , whether this is the first indication that the driver 114 is drowsy. If this is the first sign, the procedure proceeds at Block. 408continues. Otherwise, if this is not the first indication, the procedure continues at Block. 410 continued. At Block 408 constitutes inmate monitoring 108 It provides an audible, visual, and / or haptic alarm. Additionally, it activates the occupant monitoring system. 108 In some examples, a mitigation technique. At Block 410 determines the inmate monitoring 108 , whether this provides a second indication that the driver 114 is drowsy. If this is the second sign, the procedure proceeds at Block. 412 continues. Otherwise, if this is not the second indication, the procedure continues at Block. 416 on.

[0032] At Block 412 sends the occupant monitoring 108 a target requirement 118 to the target server 120 , to select accommodation. At Block 414 installs the occupant monitoring 108in response to receiving the target response 122 with the coordinates of the selected accommodation, use the navigation application on the infotainment system 112 fixed, in order to match the target response 122 to navigate using the received coordinates.

[0033] At Block 416 sends the occupant monitoring 108 the target requirement 118 to the target server 120 , to get a room in the block 412 to reserve selected accommodation. At Block 418 constitutes inmate monitoring 108 It provides an audible, visual, and / or haptic alarm. Additionally, it can monitor the occupants. 108 In some examples, implement an additional mitigation technique. For block 420 determines the inmate monitoring 108 , whether the vehicle 100 at the block 412 the received coordinates of the accommodation. If the vehicle 100The process ends when the vehicle is located at the coordinates of the selected accommodation. Otherwise, if the vehicle is located at the coordinates of the selected accommodation, the process ends. 100 If the device is not located at the coordinates of the selected accommodation, the procedure returns to Block 418 back.

[0034] The flowchart of Fig. 4 is a method that can be implemented by machine-readable instructions comprising one or more programs which, when executed by a processor (such as the processor 312 out of Fig. 3) are carried out, cause the vehicle 100 inmate monitoring 108 out of Fig. 1 implemented. Although the exemplary program(s) with regard to the in Fig. As described in the 4 illustrated flowchart(s), many other methods for implementing the exemplary occupant monitoring can also be used as alternatives. 108can be used. For example, the order in which the blocks are executed can be changed, and / or some of the described blocks can be modified, removed, or combined.

[0035] In this application, the use of disjunction should include conjunction. The use of definite or indefinite articles should not indicate cardinality. In particular, a reference to "the" object or "a" object should also denote one of a possible multitude of such objects. Furthermore, the conjunction "or" can be used to express features that are present simultaneously, rather than mutually exclusive alternatives. In other words, the conjunction "or" should be understood as including "and / or." The expressions "includes," "containing," and "include" are inclusive and have the same scope as "comprises," "comprising," and "encompassing," respectively.

[0036] The embodiments described above, and in particular any "preferred" embodiments, are possible examples of implementations and are presented solely for the purpose of clearly understanding the principles of the invention. Many variations and modifications can be made to the embodiment(s) described above without substantially departing from the spirit and principles of the techniques described herein. It is intended that all modifications are included within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0037] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited non-patent literature

[0038] IEEE 802.16m

[0015] IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac / p

[0015] IEEE 802.11ad

[0015] International Standards Organization (ISO) 11898-1

[0029] ISO 11898-7

[0029]

Claims

[1] Vehicle, comprising: a camera attached to a rearview mirror to detect drowsiness events; and an inmate monitoring system to: to provide feedback to a driver in response to the camera's detection of an initial drowsiness event; and in response to the detection of a second drowsiness event after the first: to select accommodation and a geographical proximity to the vehicle; and To set up a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation. [2] Vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the occupant monitoring system, in response to the detection of the second drowsiness event following the first, prompts the driver via an infotainment head unit to reserve a room at the selected accommodation. [3] Vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the occupant monitoring system selects the accommodation based on at least one of the distances between a position of the vehicle and a position of the accommodation, preferences set by the driver during a registration process, the availability of rooms in the accommodation or the price of the rooms in the accommodation. [4] Vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the occupant monitoring system reserves a room in the selected accommodation in response to the detection of a third drowsiness event after the second. [5] Vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the feedback is at least one acoustic, visual or haptic alarm. [6] Vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the camera includes integrated facial feature recognition using infrared thermal imaging. [7] Method for reducing the drowsiness of a driver of a vehicle, comprising: Monitoring the driver with a camera attached to a rearview mirror to detect drowsy events; and In response to the detection of an initial drowsiness event, feedback is provided to the driver via a processor; and in response to the detection of a second drowsiness event after the first: Selecting accommodation and a geographical proximity to the vehicle; and Setting up a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation. [8] Method according to claim 7, including in response to detection of the second drowsiness event after the first request of the driver via an infotainment head unit to reserve a room in the selected accommodation. [9] Method according to claim 7, wherein selecting the accommodation is based on at least one of the distances between a position of the vehicle and a position of the accommodation, the preferences specified by the driver during a registration process, the availability of rooms in the accommodation or the price of the rooms in the accommodation. [10] Method according to claim 7, including in response to detecting a third drowsiness event after the second reservation of a room with the processor in the selected accommodation. [11] Method according to claim 7, wherein the feedback is at least one acoustic, visual or haptic alarm. [12] Method according to claim 7, wherein the camera includes integrated facial feature recognition using infrared thermal imaging.

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