Fujitsu Launches FEELythm, a Wearable Sensor That Promotes Safer Driving
January 18 2015 - 10:27PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Supports drivers and vehicle fleet managers to promote safe
driving
Fujitsu today announced the launch of FUJITSU Vehicle ICT
FEELythm, a new wearable sensor product that promotes safer
driving. Intended for use in the transportation sector, FEELythm
will initially be sold in Japan from February 2015.
FEELythm is a wearable sensor device that detects when drivers are
drowsy based on their pulse. The product, which uses a proprietary
algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories, monitors the driver's
pulse via a sensor attached to the earlobe, gauges drowsiness based
on that, and notifies the driver and their vehicle fleet manager.
It can also connect to digital tachographs and other onboard
devices, and link to fleet-management systems so that fleet
managers can monitor the conditions of their drivers in real time
and provide helpful guidance based on objective data.
In the near future, it will be possible to improve safe-driving
management by predicting dangers before they occur based on an
accumulation of sensor data indicating fatigue, stress, and
tension, and applying that to a hazard map.
Human error not attributable to driving violations or skill has
accounted for approximately 67% of all traffic accidents(1) in
recent years. Legal reforms and support for devices that promote
safe driving from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and
Transport are aimed at improving this situation.
Given this background, Fujitsu developed FEELythm for fleet vehicle
operations such as buses, trucks, and taxis, to be usable in a
variety of businesses and environments.
Product Features
1.Comfortable to use, and designed for long-haul driving
In the interest of comfort, the main part of the device is worn
around the neck and weighs only about 90 grams, and a sensor is
attached to the earlobe to measure vital signs such as pulse rate
and the autonomic nervous system. Fujitsu's proprietary algorithm
determines the driver's level of drowsiness with a high degree of
accuracy, and the device gives sound and vibration alerts to the
driver. The device was designed with long-haul driving in mind,
with battery capacity for five continuous days of operation(2).
2.Learning function eliminates individual variability while
improving accuracy
Automatic calibration(3) and a learning function adapt to the
ranges of readings in vital signs that will vary from person to
person and detect drowsiness more accurately.
3.An effective system to give drivers safe-driving guidance
Connecting these devices to a fleet-management system lets managers
monitor detection data and gives them objective data to help them
strengthen their safety management.
Moving forward, Fujitsu will put to use hazard maps that compile
and distill driver data and stress conditions in order to bring
hazard prediction to fleet operations and expand support for
driving-safety management.
Sales Target
70,000 units over next three years
Notes:
(1) 67% of all traffic accidents
From the National Police Agency's "Occurrence of Traffic Accidents
in 2013"
(2) Five continuous days of operation
Assuming operation limited to nine hours of driving per day (based
on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Standards to
Improve Working Hours Among Vehicle Drivers.') According to
Fujitsu's own research.
(3) Calibration
Adjusts to differences between individuals and devices, and
corrects for deviations from baseline values.
About Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication
technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology
products, solutions and services. Approximately 170,000 Fujitsu
people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our
experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with
our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated
revenues of 4.4 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2013 For more information, please see
www.fujitsu.com.
Source: Fujitsu Limited
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