Method and system for alerting drivers

摘要

Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide an alerting alarm system designed to keep drowsy or otherwise inattentive drivers safe while driving. The system comprises an electronic device which comprises an ON/OFF switch, a reset button, a power source; for example a battery housing; a cover, a sound producing member, and a speaker. In some implementations, the device may be permanently affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In other implementations, the device may be detachably affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In still further implementations, the device may be free standing, and placed wherever the user desires without being affixed to anything.

主权项

1. A method for use by a driver of a motor vehicle for keeping the driver alert while driving, comprising:
producing a response soliciting beep sound to solicit a response from the driver; monitoring a reset switch for the driver response; producing a series of alert beep sounds at regularly spaced intervals when the reset switch is not actuated within a predefined time period following the response soliciting beep sound; and terminating the producing of the series of alert beep sounds when the reset switch is actuated.