Driving skill estimation device

JP7875017B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-17SUBARU CORP
View PDF 9 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
SUBARU CORP
Filing Date
2022-04-29
Publication Date
2026-06-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing driver assistance systems do not differentiate between drivers with varying skill levels, leading to diminished control freedom for skilled drivers and inadequate support for less skilled drivers, particularly in challenging driving conditions such as curved roads.

Method used

A driving skill estimation device that detects the gaze direction and vertical fluctuations to estimate a driver's skill level, using imaging devices and occupant posture detection to assess driving abilities, allowing tailored assistance based on skill level.

Benefits of technology

Accurately estimates driving skills with minimal computational load, enabling personalized driver assistance that enhances safety and control for both skilled and less skilled drivers, particularly in navigating curves.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure 0007875017000001
    Figure 0007875017000001
  • Figure 0007875017000002
    Figure 0007875017000002
  • Figure 0007875017000003
    Figure 0007875017000003
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

To provide a driving skills estimation device capable of appropriately estimating driving skills of a driver.SOLUTION: A driving skills estimation device is configured to include: a visual line direction detection unit 401 for detecting a visual line direction of a driver of a vehicle; and a driving skills estimation unit 400 for estimating driving skills of the driver based on vertical fluctuations of the visual line direction detected by the visual line direction detection unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art