Safety system
The distraction monitoring system for forklifts addresses the risk of load falling during fork operations by detecting driver distractions and adjusting speed, preventing accidents and maintaining operational efficiency.
JP7882635B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-30LOGISNEXT CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LOGISNEXT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing side vision detection systems for forklifts do not adequately address the risks of load falling during fork insertion and removal, and immediate stopping can cause delays in cargo handling operations.
Method used
A distraction monitoring system that includes a forklift fork photography unit, driver imaging unit, insertion/removal detection unit, gaze estimation unit, and distraction detection unit to determine if the driver is distracted during fork operations, adjusting the forklift's speed and providing warnings or alerts as necessary.
Benefits of technology
Prevents accidents caused by distractions while avoiding delays in cargo handling operations by dynamically adjusting the forklift's speed and providing timely warnings.
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Abstract
This helps prevent delays in cargo handling operations while also preventing accidents caused by distracted driving. [Solution] The distraction monitoring system S comprises a shooting unit 12, an insertion / removal detection unit 22, a gaze estimation unit 24, a distraction determination unit 28, and a speed change unit 30. The shooting unit 12 photographs the forks of the forklift to generate a fork image and also photographs the driver to generate a head image. The insertion / removal detection unit 22 detects the insertion and removal of the forks from the pallet based on the fork image, and the gaze estimation unit 24 estimates the direction of the driver's gaze based on the head image. The distraction determination unit 28 determines whether the driver is distracted while inserting or removing the forks, based on the estimated direction of the driver's gaze during the insertion and removal of the forks. If the distraction determination unit 28 determines that the driver is distracted, the speed change unit 30 changes the operating speed of the forklift.
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