FR2849251A1 - Driver behavior monitoring device in the form of onboard electronics that evaluates received measurements and data to determine if an offense has occurred so that a driver can be warned and, if necessary, the police alerted - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for checking the behavior of a driver comprises an onboard electronic system that communicates with electronic traffic signaling equipment and electronic equipment carried in police vehicles. The device serves to monitor the behavior of a driver and warns a driver when he has committed a driving offense. In the case of repeated offenses the system automatically notifies law and order forces. The invention also relates to a corresponding method.

Description

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  The invention relates to a device and a method for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles. Vehicles are fitted with an on-board electronic system comprising means for measuring, processing, storing, viewing data representative of behavior. of driving and of means for analyzing this data They are also provided with means of communication towards devices external to the vehicle allowing the reception and processing of information coupled with road signs which may require a modification of driving behavior as well as the exchange of information with devices equipping the police, allowing the selection of the vehicles to be intercepted within a traffic stream, and allowing the restitution of the information memorized by the intercepted vehicles The invention is supplemented by a permanent display device ent memorized information, the data processing device fitted to the vehicle continuously analyzes internal and external information, and helps the driver to respect the 15 rules of conduct by displaying messages and instructions whose system measures the handling account The electronic system detects a possible deterioration in the driver's reflexes, and adapts its instructions accordingly, and may, in the event of repetition of serious offenses or presumption of driving under the influence of products incompatible with driving a motor vehicle , 20 send an immediate signaling message to a detection device fitted with the police for immediate interception of the vehicle.

  The invention is also supplemented by means of checking the proper functioning of the various electronic systems constituting it.

  l 0002 l The technical field is that of the detection of certain breaches of road traffic rules, and the detection of a possible deterioration of the driver's reflexes, constituting dangerous behavior, as well as driver assistance systems a vehicle for driving in accordance with road traffic rules.

  l 0003 l Checks on compliance with speed limits by road users are carried out on an ad hoc basis by devices that measure the instantaneous speed of vehicles at the time and place where the check is carried out. All warned users, either because they know the usual places for checks, 35 or because they are equipped with a detection system, or because they are warned by other users, momentarily reduce their speed and thus escape detection of their dangerous behavior; on the other hand, when they detect an offense, these systems do not make it possible to distinguish a fortuitous and time-limited offense from systematically dangerous behavior.

  l 0004 l The checks carried out by means of automatic detection systems coupled with cameras or cameras do not make it possible to identify vehicles without a license plate at the front, such as scooters or motorcycles and, for all vehicles, offer the possibility of contesting the identity of the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offense.

  l 0005 l The detection of serious offenses constituting dangerous behavior such as non-compliance with traffic lights or "stop" signs can only be punished by the police present at the time of the events or by means of automatic monitoring with the same drawbacks as explained above.

  looo 6 l The heaviness of the means which it would be necessary to implement to systematize the controls and to genuinely improve their efficiency encourage a large proportion of drivers to bet on impunity, preventing the measures of repression. have a really dissuasive effect.

  lo 00 oo 7 l The first object of the invention is to improve the effectiveness of the checks carried out by the police and to give them a really dissuasive effect, on the one hand by replacing the instant checks with controls on the driving behavior memorized for a sufficiently long period and by devices and a method for selecting the vehicles to be intercepted within a traffic flow such that the driver committing one of the offenses detected by the invention can to be certain of being intercepted in the event of a control during the memorization of the driving behavior, even if he uses an unregistered vehicle at the front, while allowing the police to assess the behavior overall conduct and to distinguish incidental and limited offenses from genuinely dangerous behavior on the one hand; and on the other hand to limit disputes before the competent courts, the driver of the vehicle being unable to contest his presence and his responsibility since the last stop of the vehicle, and the proper functioning of the system being able to be verified immediately or be the subject of '' expertise in the event of a dispute by the user of the vehicle.

  The second object of the invention is to reinforce the deterrent effect by permanently viewing the memorized data for the driver's attention so as to make him aware of the sanctions to which he is exposed in the event of control during the duration of this memorization, and to accentuate the feeling of responsibility of the driver by the display of messages or instructions elaborated by the system from the memorized data or following information coming from devices external to the vehicle, and that the driver must acknowledge by means of io responses keys.

  The third object of the invention is, from the driving behavior recorded by the on-board system and from the analysis of the response times to requests for acknowledgment of the instructions or messages intended for the driver of the vehicle, as well as from the actual taking into account of these instructions, to detect presumptions of driving under the influence of incompatible products (alcohol, drugs, drugs,) or the deterioration of reflexes due to a duration driving too long, to put the driver on notice to stop as soon as possible, and, if necessary, to issue a signal intended for a reception device equipped with the police for an immediate interception of the vehicle .

  loolol According to the invention, the control device on board the vehicle comprises means for measuring the speed, preferably independently of the speedometer of the vehicle, and, for example, by counting the number of revolutions of wheels carried out by successive periods of time (the percentage of uncertainty is then that of the measurement of the radius of the wheel of the vehicle, it does not vary with speed and it is lower than in the devices usually fitted to vehicles), storage means allowing the recording of successive measured values. 3 o

  loo 1 ll According to the invention, the storage is carried out cyclically, the last measurement replacing the oldest, thus making it possible to keep the data for a fixed period corresponding to the capacity of the storage device The storage device manages the position memory of the last period elapsed and 35 increments this position for each new period It is capable of chronologically restoring all of the information stored The storage device may include different memory areas corresponding to different durations of the unit period, for example storage per second or half seconds for the last 20 seconds or the last minute, then by periods of 10 seconds for the last 2 hours (or any other partition of time). According to the invention, the control device on board the vehicle includes a display means allowing the driver of the vehicle to view the information stored by the system, information which can be analyzed by the police. control cases occurring during the information retention period (for example within the next 2 hours if the system memorizes 2 hours of driving parameters, this duration corresponds to the storage capacity of the memorization system).

  loo 0013 l According to the invention, viewing the stored information brings the driver of the vehicle to become aware of the penalties incurred in the event of driving behavior that does not comply with the highway code, and of the risk of being checked taking into account the retention time and detection efficiency which we will discuss below. The display device is completed by 20 light and sound indicators and one or more response keys.

  l 00 oo 14 l The display device can be fitted with an "alert to other users" button causing the emission of an alert signal, for example in the event of a risk of pileup, so as to alert as soon as possible all vehicles approaching the danger zone 25 in order to avoid massive pileup and over-accidents.

  loo 15 l The display device can be used by the calculation and analysis device for displaying information messages, for example on receipt of information "fog, speed limited to X km / h" that the driver will have to acknowledge by means of an answer key, or "you have not observed a red light" which the driver will also have to acknowledge.

  loo 16 l The visualization device can be used by the calculation and analysis device for the display of driving advice, for example to "reduce the speed" or to "make a pose" if the driving time since the last stop exceeds a set limit, a message inviting the driver to press a response key can be used to calculate the driver's reflex time, measure the possible degradation, and invite him to stop soon, or be interpreted as an indication of driving under the influence of substances incompatible with driving a vehicle and initiate a procedure to report the vehicle's emergency to the police.

  According to the invention, the control device on board the vehicle also includes communication means making it possible to receive and send messages from or to devices external to the vehicle, means for processing messages. received and recorded information, means for storing received messages.

  loo 18 l According to the invention, the control device also comprises devices, external to the vehicle, and means for processing data internal to the vehicle for detecting and reporting serious offenses of unauthorized crossing of a signal d '' stop equipped with a means of transmitting a mandatory stop signaling message identifiable by the device fitted to the vehicle, used permanently for a stop signal or operated intermittently by traffic lights (the system is active when the light is red), the reception of the warning message by the vehicles located near the device will give rise to the memorization of this warning message if and only if the vehicle is not immobilized and if the vehicle approaches the signaling message sending device and does not stop within a set period of time Detection of the fact that the vehicle is approaching the signal can be obtained by measuring the intensity of the received message or by means of two transmission systems sending two complementary messages (mi and m 2), the order of reception of these two messages indicating to the vehicle whether it s approach or move away from the device.

  loo 19 l According to the invention, the control device also includes devices, external to the vehicle, for transmitting an information message coupled with a road sign or with an information panel intended for drivers It includes means for coding and transmitting an information message, coupled with the signaling or information panel when their implementation is intermittent (for example a panel indicating a dangerous fog activated in the event of fog dangerous, or a sign informing drivers of having to reduce their speed for any reason) These external devices could also signal the entry and exit of a zone with a specific speed limit, such as for example entry and exit a motorway, entering or leaving a limited speed zone (a built-up area for example).

  l 0020 l The device equipping the road signs or the information panel sends a message intended for the device equipping the vehicle and intended to reinforce the information of the driver and his responsibility by displaying a message on the display device , message that the driver must acknowledge by pressing a response key, and to detect if the driver of the 1st vehicle has or has not taken the information into account, when the information does not translate into proper driving, the control system displays instructions aimed at modifying the driving behavior of the driver and memorizes the application in the recording of the driving behavior for later analysis or immediate report which we will expose below. 15 l 0021 l According to the invention, the control device also comprises a device and a method for verifying the proper functioning of the on-board system on board vehicles and implemented in the event of a dispute of facts by a user verbalized during a driving behavior check carried out by the police, or during a technical check of the vehicle.

  l 0022 l According to the invention, the device for verifying the proper functioning of the system on board vehicles has means allowing the wheels of the vehicle to move while it remains stationary, an external device for counting the turns wheels of the vehicle for calculating the speed, a device for simulating the information emitted by the devices external to the vehicle, a device for memorizing and processing information similar to that fitted to the controlled vehicle, supplemented by a device making it possible to compare the information stored by the device fitted to the vehicle with that stored by the control device, and to print the result of the verification of correct operation.

  l 0023 l The implementation of a device for verifying correct operation is memorized by the system fitted to the vehicle checked, throughout the operation check 35, so that the information recorded is not interpreted as infringements in cases of control by the police during the period in which this information will be stored.

  l 0024 l The verification of correct operation carried out during a technical check, allows, using the means of communication, the introduction into the system of 5 memorization of the vehicle of the date of the technical check, of conformity or of non-compliance of the vehicle, the deadline for compliance and the deadline for the next roadworthiness test, information which will be analyzed during a roadside check by the police.

  l 0025 l According to the invention, the method for verifying correct operation includes placing the vehicle on the device allowing the wheels to move while keeping the vehicle stationary, connecting the on-board system on board the vehicle with the verification, the installation of the external means for counting the wheel turns connected to the verification device, the progress of a sequence of tests by the transmission of messages which may come from information or signaling devices external to the vehicle, with verification of the correct display of this information by the vehicle visualization device and the acknowledgment of these messages by the operator, the setting in motion of the vehicle wheels and the sequence of recording test sequences of different speed ranges , the transfer of data stored by the device fitted to the vehicle to the verification device, l a comparison of these data with those stored by the verification device The method also includes recording the results of the verification, the results of the technical control and the deadlines, either for compliance or for the next technical control. 25 l 0026 l According to the invention, the control system also comprises means and a method for selecting the vehicles to be intercepted during a road check by the police and for using the stored data. It comprises a device constituting and issuing configurable interrogation requests, making it possible to prepare and transmit to vehicles equipped with the driving behavior control system passing nearby, the parameters necessary for the analysis of the data stored by the on-board system at on board the vehicle.

  l 0027 l According to the invention, this device allows the entry of control sequences 35 comprising an indication of duration or distance, a first speed limit characterizing an infraction in the event of exceeding the range of recorded information corresponding to the duration or at the distance mentioned in the transmitted sequence, and a second speed limit characterizing a "serious" infraction in the event of exceeding in said range, several different sequences can be transmitted to configure the analysis of different driving ranges, for example (here three sequences of parameters): 1 5 minutes, 50 km / h, 70 km / h 2 1 o minutes go 90 km / h 1 lo km / h 3 o minutes (or other code meaning "without indication of duration") 16 o km / h (the indication of duration could be replaced by the indication of a distance: 2.5 km, 10 12 km, etc. The durations (or distances) contained in the sequences are used to define the ranges to analyze the first speed indicates the speed limit which should not be exceeded, second speed indicates the lower limit of the offenses constituting an offense of "high speed offense".

  loo 0028 l The system on board the vehicle is equipped with means to carry out the requested analysis (s) and to develop a response intended for a reception and display device implemented by the police, the response produced by the device fitted to the vehicle indicates whether or not the speed limits mentioned have been exceeded during the durations or distances shown in the setting sequences, or the memorization of reprehensible or dangerous behaviors during the entire period of memorized conduct The calculation system then analyzes the stored data (except those corresponding to a correct operation check operation) to determine the response to the request: l 0029 l In our example, the results of the analysis can be: I n There is no speeding of 50 km / h in the last 5 minutes of driving.

  n There are speeds between 50 and 70 km / h recorded during the last 5 30 minutes.

  n There are speeds greater than 70 km / h recorded in the last 5 minutes of driving There is no speeding of go 90 km / h in the interval from the th to the ioth minutes elapsed.

  There are speeds between go 90 and 1 lo km / h in the interval from the th to the 10 th minutes elapsed.

  There are speeds higher than: lo km / h in the interval from the 5th to the 10th minute elapsed.

  There are speeds over 160 km / h recorded.

  There are crossing offenses recorded.

  There is an attempt to break the system.

  there are indications of dangerous driving or under the influence of dangerous products. l 0030 l According to the results, the system response will be (without this list being exhaustive): System in working order, no abnormal driving detected, date of last technical check.

  System in working condition, detected infractions (with or without indication of number) System in working condition, serious infractions detected (with or without indication of number) System in working condition, indications of dangerous driving detected Attempt to break in the system detected.

  System abnormal (abnormal operation detected by the system). 20 Deadline for technical control exceeded Deadline for compliance after technical control exceeded. etc.

  The responses can be combined or prioritized, the most important response then being transmitted.

  l 0031 l This response will be sent by the vehicle reception and transmission system to be picked up by a reception and display device for the responses transmitted by the vehicles, thereby enabling the police to intercept only the vehicles presenting offenses or presumptions of 30 dangerous behavior, but giving the police the possibility of intercepting all of them. l 0032 l According to the invention, the device for controlling the driving behavior comprises a restitution device, external to the vehicle, comprising means 35 for analyzing, viewing and printing the information stored by the vehicle and means for connection or communication with the device O 10 equipping the vehicle It also includes means for verifying the proper functioning of the device equipping the vehicle The information stored by the vehicle is restored after interception of the vehicle and connection of the device equipping the vehicle with this device analysis, display and printing implemented by the police and comprising means making it possible to test the operation of the system fitted to the controlled vehicle, to view the stored information, to hear the driver of the vehicle at about the behavior alleged against him, and to print a report of stiné in the implementation of the procedures of repression envisaged by the law. 10 l 0033 l According to the invention, the control device fitted to the vehicle comprises a means of connection to the restitution device used by the police. It can use different physical systems such as the transmission reception device, or for example a conventional computer socket or a special computer socket k 5 to avoid connections of unauthorized equipment, if possible accessible from outside the vehicle while being protected against the weather, and which can also be used to connect test devices and the introduction of parameters. l 0034 l The data transferred to the device equipping the police are: The internal date and time of the vehicle control system (at the start and at the end of the transmission) The parameters stored in the system vehicle.

  Length of the circumference of the wheels or diameter or radius, 25 Maximum authorized speeds, Duration of the various recording periods, Date and results of the last technical check, Deadline for compliance following the last technical check, etc. The numbers of rotations of wheels recorded by unit period The speeds calculated and memorized by unit period Events of unauthorized crossing of stop signals (with date and time) Indices of abnormal behavior detected (with date and time) External reports received Indicator of rain Fog indicator Etc l 00351 l According to the invention, the method of selecting vehicles to be intercepted within a traffic flow by the police includes the constitution of requests for interrogation of the data stored by the vehicles from the location of the control, for example for a control located in a built-up area, the determination of the time or the distance during which the vehicles were required to respect the speed limit specific to this agglomeration, depending on the weather conditions, the first request will therefore include this time or this distance, the speed limit that was necessary respect and the limit beyond which a "high speed crime" would be characterized This first request may be supplemented by a second request, for example if the nearest motorway exit is located 1 km 15 from the entrance to the agglomeration, the indication of 10 km (or a duration), of go 90 km / h and o km / h (or 70 and go 90 in case of rain) which are the speeds which had to be respected during these lo kilometers and the limit constituting a "high speed crime", and by a third request not including an indication of distance or duration or comprising an indication interpreted as "for the entire duration memorized" 20 BC ec the speeds of 130 km / h and 180 km / h (or 1 io and 154).

  loo 36 l After configuration, the system will be activated by the police, ie it will send a message with these analysis parameters to the vehicles passing in front of it.

  lo 0037 l According to the invention, the method for selecting the vehicles to be intercepted comprises the analysis of the data stored by the on-board system on board the vehicle as a function of the interrogation requests sent by the police and the preparation of the response which is sent and received by the display reception device 30 equipping the police and which displays, when the vehicle passes, one or more information indicating whether there is or is not of infringements detected, if there are or if there are no "serious" infringements detected, whether the deadlines for technical control or for compliance following a technical control have passed or not, or if there are suspected driving under the influence of products incompatible with the driving of a motor vehicle From this information, the vehicles can be intercepted by the police.

  l 0038 l According to the invention, the method for controlling the behavior of road users includes verifying and using the data stored by the controlled vehicle After interception of a vehicle and connection to the "input output restitution" device equipping the vehicle to be checked, the data stored by the vehicle control system will be transferred to the restitution device implemented by the police.

  l O o 039 l According to the control process, the verification includes the measurement of the diameter of one of the vehicle wheels and the introduction of this measurement (entered using the keyboard or 10 measured by a built-in rangefinder) The rendering device checks the correct operation of the internal clock of the electronic system fitted to the vehicle, and if necessary applies the corrections necessary for a correct calculation of the speeds from the recorded number of revolutions and the actual duration of the intervals (in the event of a clock shift internal of the on-board device) as well as from the diameter 15 (or radius) of the wheel introduced by the police It checks the internal parameters of the vehicle control system: Length of the circumference of the wheels or diameter or radius, maximum authorized speeds, etc. loo 40 l the playback device displays the recorded speeds and the stored events, information which has been provided to the driver, as well as the actual speeds determined by calculation from the numbers of wheel revolutions recorded by periods. l 0041 l According to the invention, the control method includes checking the correct functioning of the system fitted to the vehicle by means of the test buttons fitted to the rendering device These buttons cause a simulation of a crossing message to be sent. (stop or red lights) or of a weather indication (rain, fog) The correct display by the vehicle display device can thus be checked.

  l 0042 l According to the invention, the control process includes the printing by the police of the results obtained: Data collection (number of wheel turns) 35 Speeds recorded by the vehicle Speeds recalculated by the restitution device Distances traveled (to locate offenses committed on a road map). Reading of driving conditions indicators Reading of crossing offenses Reading of dangerous driving indicators.

  Statement of immobilizations and stops of the vehicle (impossibility of evoking a change of driver since the last stop of the vehicle).

  l 00 oo 43 l To these results will be added technical information (identification of the device, number and date of approval, date of last verification and calibration, etc. or memorized information (places date and time of control, identification of the police officer carrying out the control, etc.) l 00 oo 44 l Using a road map showing the different speed limits, and the route indication by the driver traveled, the police can know the speed at which the vehicle has moved in each of the limited speed zones and proceed to draw up a report in the event of non-compliance with the authorized speeds They establish the proceedings verbal in the event of breaches of crossing prohibited stop signals (stop or red light), and more generally those corresponding to all the memorized infractions They can carry out the research provided for in case for detecting driving behavior under the influence of dangerous products.

  l 0045 l If the driver refuses to recognize the facts, the vehicle may be routed to a certification device which will indisputably establish the proper functioning of the system fitted to the offender's vehicle, and consequently will establish the reliability of the data recorded , so as to avoid disputes before the courts.

  loo 0046 l According to the invention, the data calculation and analysis device fitted to the vehicle analyzes the stored information and the information received In the event of recording of serious events such as the crossing of a red light, non-compliance a stop or exceeding the authorized speed, or the limit constituting a "high speed offense", or else not taking into account information requiring the driver to modify his driving behavior, the calculation and analysis device signals to the driver, thanks to the display device, that he has just committed or that he has committed an offense, and signals a "serious" offense in a different way This alert may be accompanied by instructions ( for example having to reduce speed, without braking suddenly).

  l 0047 l The driver then has a set period of time to react as follows:> By adopting a speed in accordance with the regulations if it is a speed violation This reaction must not be generative dangerous situation for other drivers.

  > By immediately pressing a key signifying "I understand", to acknowledge the message received in the event of a violation concerning a crossing (the response to be provided could be "reduce speed in a given proportion" and acknowledge the message).

  loo 0048 l The system analyzes the driver's response to the message sent to him:> Maintain speed or Sudden braking for an indication of exceeding the authorized speed,> Acknowledgment time too long for an indication of unauthorized crossing ,> Repetition of infringements, Are then considered (possibly after repetition of the signal or signal of "notice to respond") as indicators of dangerous driving or under the influence of products incompatible with driving (alcohol, narcotics, drugs with contraindication).

  l 0049 l According to the invention, a vehicle signaling message will then be sent to detectors fitted out for law enforcement personnel who will be able to locate and identify the vehicle in question, assess the change in behavior or the absence of change in behavior and adopt the most appropriate attitude 30 (call to order, verbalization, detection of blood alcohol level, immobilization of the vehicle,) Recommendations or orders directed at the driver, possibly coupled with the automatic implementation of a device gradually reducing the speed of the vehicle, may be displayed by the display device until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. 35 looo 005 l The transmission of the signaling message stops after a set stop time, or if when the vehicle is restarted (contact), the driver responds positively to the question "have you changed the driver?" posed by the system, or has normal reaction times to a reflex test Any new violation noted will give rise to the immediate emission of the 5 notification message, until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. It will be possible to authorize or not (system setting) a new driver change, otherwise the minimum stopping time (set) must be respected.

  According to the invention, the system on board the vehicle can carry out a measurement of the driver's reflexes before the vehicle is started by rolling out a sequence of requests by means of the vehicle driver display and response system. An anomaly or too long response times leading to the inability to start the vehicle.

  loo 52 l The calculating device monitors the duration of the periods of uninterrupted driving, in the event of uninterrupted driving for too long, it will display messages ranging from the recommendation to the injunction to perform a pose, and will monitor the degradation of reflexes of the driver by messages requesting acknowledgments using the response keys In the event of non-responses (stop within a given period of time) to an injunction message, the transmission of the immediate signaling message will be triggered.

  loo 0053 l According to the invention, the device for controlling the behavior of road users also includes a device for receiving alert messages 25 for immediate interception implemented by the police.

  l 0054 l All of the devices fitted to a vehicle can be protected against manipulation, break-in or attempted break-in, said attempts can be stored by the memory device fitted to the vehicle. 30 loo 0055 l The invention can be adapted to take into account different dangerous situations or behaviors to widen its effectiveness It can be implemented gradually and does not require the prior equipment of all or part of the road network, equipment allowing the reporting of infringements such as the crossing of a red light or a stop signal which can be implemented as a priority on the most dangerous points of the road network.

  lo 0056 l According to the invention, the recorded data retracing the driving behavior of a user may be analyzed in the event of an accident and taken into account in determining the liability of the drivers involved.

  l 0057 l Presentation of the drawings: FIG. 1 represents a vehicle equipped with the various devices.

  FIG. 2 represents a vehicle receiving a red light signaling message equipped with a transmission device.

  FIG. 3 represents a vehicle receiving a signaling message of a stop signal equipped with a transmission device.

  FIG. 4 represents a vehicle receiving a signaling message from an information panel equipped with a transmission device.

  FIG. 5 represents the display device intended for the driver of the vehicle, placed within easy reach and view without obstructing visibility.

  FIG. 6 represents the method for selecting the vehicles to be intercepted within a traffic flow by the use of the device for setting and transmitting requests and the device for viewing the responses to requests sent by the vehicles.

  FIG. 7 represents a vehicle connected to the device for restitution and exploitation of the data allowing the police to analyze the driving behavior of the driver of the intercepted vehicle.

  FIG. 8 represents a vehicle connected to the device for checking proper operation. FIG. 9 shows the device for receiving alert messages for immediate interception by the police.

  loo 0058 l figure 1: vehicle fitted with a device for controlling the driver's driving behavior: (1) vehicle.

  (lo) on-board electronic device comprising means of measurement, processing, memorization, an internal clock and an autonomous electrical supply possibly rechargeable by the electric circuit of the vehicle. These are conventional electronic components, protected against interference and against attempted break-ins.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting reception of information messages from or to external devices, it can be radio or infrared signals, or any other mode of communication over short distances that can operate between mobile equipment.

  (13) device for connecting between the vehicle memory device 5 and the external devices for restoring information or verifying proper operation, it may be a computer type socket or a special socket.

  l O o 059 l Figure 2: external message transmission device coupled with an intermittent imperative stop signal (red light): (1) vehicle.

(2) red light.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting reception of information messages from or to external devices.

  (20) message transmission device with directional transmission, it may be radio or infrared messages, or any type of communication that can communicate with the reception transmission device fitted to vehicles. lo O o 60 l figure 3: external message transmission device coupled with a permanent imperative stop signal (stop sign): (1) vehicle.

(3) stop sign.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (20) message transmission device with directional transmission (see FIG. 2).

  loo 61 l figure 4: external message transmission device coupled to a permanent or intermittent information signal (for example an information panel): (1) vehicle.

(4) information panel.

  (II) device for permanent display of the stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (20) message transmission device with directional transmission (see FIG. 2).

  l 00 oo 62 l figure 5: display device for stored information: (11) display device for the driver's use, consisting of a graphic screen and input keys.

  (lo) display area of the speeds stored on the screen.

  (11 l) display area for offenses committed, advice and instructions for conduct or requests for acquittal.

  (112) response keys for the driver of the vehicle.

  l 00 oo 63 l figure 6: device for selecting vehicles to be intercepted by the police during a roadside check: (1) vehicle.

  (io) on-board electronic device comprising means for measuring, processing, storing, an autonomous electrical supply possibly rechargeable by the electrical circuit of the vehicle.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (13) connection device between the vehicle memory device and the external devices for restoring information or verifying proper operation.

  (30) device for configuring and transmitting interrogation requests for the data stored by the vehicles.

  (40) device for receiving and viewing responses transmitted by vehicles. loo 64 l figure 7: vehicle connected to the device for restoring stored information: (1) vehicle.

  (lo) on-board electronic device comprising means for measuring, processing, storing, an autonomous electrical supply 35 possibly rechargeable by the electrical circuit of the vehicle.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (13) device for connection between the vehicle memory device and the external devices for restoring information or verifying proper functioning.

  (50) device for restoring information memorized by vehicles.

  (51) device for measuring the diameter of the vehicle wheel, for example using a rangefinder operating between two mobile spacers brought into contact with the vehicle wheel according to a diameter of this wheel, connected by a cable to the device for restoring stored information.

  (52) cable for connecting the vehicle processing and storage device to the device for restoring stored information.

  (53) device for displaying information extracted from the vehicle.

  (54) function keys allowing the execution of test sequences of transmission and reception of signaling or information messages.

  (55) data entry keys.

(56) printing device.

  (57) results of the driving behavior check and the functional check intended for the establishment of or minutes in the event of breaches of the regulations.

  (58) message sending device to simulate the sending of messages by the devices installed on the road network to allow the running of the functional tests.

  loo 6 sl figure 8: vehicle connected to the device for checking correct operation: (1) vehicle.

  (lo) on-board electronic device comprising means for measuring, processing, storing, an autonomous electrical supply 30 possibly rechargeable by the electrical circuit of the vehicle.

  (11) device for permanent display of stored information.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (13) connection device between the vehicle storage device 35 and the external information retrieval devices or verification of correct operation.

  (51) device for measuring the diameter of the vehicle wheel (see FIG. 7) connected by a cable to the device for restoring the stored information. (52) cable for connecting the vehicle processing and storage device to the device for restoring the stored information (see FIG. 7).

  (60) device for checking correct operation.

  (61) device for setting the wheels of the vehicle in motion, which remains immobilized, for example by placing the wheels of the vehicle on movable rollers.

  (62) device for counting the number of turns made by the vehicle wheel, for example consisting of a reflective target placed on the wheel of a light source and a photoelectric cell, connected by a cable.

  (63) device for transmitting messages for the performance of correctness tests. (64) device for displaying information extracted from the vehicle.

  (65) data entry keys.

  (66) function keys enabling the execution of test sequences for reception and reception of signaling or information messages.

(67) printing device.

  (68) results of the verification of correct operation.

  (69) reflective target for counting the number of wheel turns.

  loo 66 l figure 9: device for detecting immediate reporting messages: (1) vehicle.

  (12) device for transmitting and receiving information messages from or to external devices.

  (7 o) device for detecting immediate reporting messages.

  (71) antenna or device for receiving signals from vehicles.

  (72) device for displaying the strength of the received signal, the strength of the signal will increase while approaching the vehicle, then decrease as it moves away, thus allowing the police to identify the vehicle to be intercepted.

  (73) device for viewing the interpretation of the received signal The received signal is coded to avoid confusion with a signal from another source. An interception message is displayed when the received signal corresponds to code 35 for immediate interception.

  (74) keys for commissioning and adjusting the device.

Claims (7)

Claims.   1 / Device for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles equipped with an on-board electronic system comprising means for measuring, processing, storing, displaying data representative of driving behavior and means for analyzing these data and means of communication to devices external to the vehicle making it possible to store information transmitted by information or reporting devices for offenses, external to the vehicle, and making it possible to store the taking into account of this information by the driver of the vehicle; from the storage of data representative of the driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle, allowing the selection of the vehicles to be intercepted within a traffic flow, and allowing the restoring of the information stored by the intercepted vehicles, characterized in that the control device comprises: means, equipping the vehicle, for measuring, processing, storing, viewing data representative of driving behavior, means for analyzing this data and means for communicating with external devices to the vehicle.   means, external to the vehicle, for transmitting messages intended for vehicles passing close by containing information motivating an adaptation of the driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle or signaling potential breaches of the provisions of the regulations, this information being analyzed and stored by the device fitted to the vehicle.   means for configuring and transmitting messages intended for vehicles passing in the vicinity, making it possible to constitute requests for interrogation of the data stored by the vehicles in order to search for offenses possibly committed by the drivers of the vehicles and to search for presumptions of dangerous behavior.   means for reception and display of the responses prepared and transmitted by the device equipping the vehicle from the result of the interrogation requests reviewed allowing the selection, within the flow of traffic, of the vehicles to be intercepted.   means for transferring and exploiting the data stored by the device fitted to a vehicle making it possible to verify the calculations carried out for determining the speeds used by the driver of the vehicle, to verify the reception and correct storage of the information enabling the characterization of '' an infringement of the provisions of the regulations, to visualize the memorized data and to print a report intended for the drafting of a report by the police force having carried out the interception. means for verifying the proper functioning of the device fitted to a vehicle allowing the wheels of the vehicle to be set in motion while it is immobilized, and allowing sequences of tests for verifying proper functioning to be carried out.   2 / A method of controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles using a device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: The driving behavior of the driver of a motor vehicle is memorized by the device equipping the vehicle during a given period corresponding to the capacity of the memory equipping the device The stored data represent: the average speed at which the vehicle has traveled during each of the elementary storage periods.   Information emitted by external devices and whether or not this information is taken into account by the driver of the vehicle.   Characterized infringements detected by the device fitted to the vehicle on the basis of information received from external signaling devices and analysis of the driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle.   Presumptions of driving under the influence of dangerous substances or deterioration of the driver's reflexes following too long a period of uninterrupted driving.   To carry out a control of the driving behavior of the drivers of the motor vehicles, the police will select the vehicles to be intercepted according to the following method: implement a device for setting up and issuing configurable requests 30, making it possible to prepare control sequences comprising an indication of duration or distance, a first speed limit characterizing an infringement in the event of exceeding the range of recorded information corresponding to the duration or the distance mentioned in the transmitted sequence, and a second limit speed 35 characterizing a "serious" violation in the event of exceeding said range, several different sequences can be transmitted to configure the analysis of different driving ranges.   Activate the transmission of parameterized interrogation requests to vehicles passing nearby.   On receipt of an interrogation request, the device equipping the vehicle 5 performs the requested analysis or analyzes and elaborates and transmits a response from the stored data.   The responses produced by the vehicles are received by a reception and display device implemented by the police. This response indicates whether or not the indicated speeds have been exceeded during the durations or distances mentioned in the sequences of configuration, or memorization of reprehensible behavior or dangerous behavior during the whole of the memorized driving period, thereby allowing the police to intercept only vehicles presenting suspected dangerous behavior, but putting them at risk. able to intercept all of them.   After interception of a selected vehicle, the police will proceed to the use of the information stored by the intercepted vehicle according to the following method: connection of the device equipping the vehicle to an analysis, display and monitoring device. impression implemented by the police.   transfer of the data stored by the device fitted to the vehicle to the analysis, display and printing device implemented by the police.   entering the diameter of the vehicle wheel by entering it on a keyboard or by means of a measurement system connected to the display and printing analysis device implemented by the police.   verification of the internal clock and the speed calculations made by the device fitted to the vehicle, and of the parameters memorized by the latter.   verification of the operation of the system fitted to the vehicle by the use of function keys activating emission test sequences reception of information messages allowing the reporting of characterized offenses. visualization of the driving behavior restored by the analysis, visualization and printing device implemented by the police. 35 hearing of the driver of the vehicle by the police.   printing of the stored data for the establishment of one or more minutes for the implementation of the law enforcement procedures.   3 / A device for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 1, supplemented by a device for verifying the proper functioning of the detection, storage, data processing and communication means enabling transmission. and the receipt of information relating to the driving behavior fitted to a vehicle, and implemented in the event of a dispute of the facts by a verbalized user during a control of driving behavior carried out by the police, or during a technical inspection of the vehicle, characterized by the use of a device allowing the wheels of the vehicle to move while the latter remains stationary to allow the sequence of recording test sequences of different speed ranges , and characterized by the use of a device making it possible to simulate the information emitted by the devices external to the v vehicle and characterized by the use of a device for memorizing and processing information similar to that fitted to the controlled vehicle, supplemented by a device making it possible to compare the information stored by the device fitted to the vehicle with that stored by the control device , and to print the result of the checking of correct operation. The use during a technical control is characterized by the introduction into the system of memorization of the vehicle of the date of the technical control, of the conformity or not. conformity of the vehicle, the deadline for compliance and the deadline for the next roadworthiness test, information which will be analyzed during a roadside check by the police according to claim 1.   4 / A method for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 2 supplemented, in the event of a dispute by the intercepted user, by an additional step of verifying the proper functioning of the device according to claim 1 equipping the vehicle, characterized by the routing of the vehicle to a verification device according to claim 3 implemented by the police or implemented by an approved technical control center which will verify the proper functioning of the system fitted to the vehicle contravening, and consequently will establish the reliability of the 35 recorded data, so as to avoid disputes in court.   / A method of assisting in driving a motor vehicle equipped with a device for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 1 equipped with a display system internal to the vehicle provided with "response" keys or "function" characterized by the display of information, instructions or messages to be acknowledged by the use of the response keys, the driver's responses being themselves memorized by the device fitted to the vehicle, and characterized by permanent display of the memorized information as it might appear to the police in the event of a check during the period in which the infraction possibly reported will remain memorized or that the instruction given would have been perceived but not applied by the driver.   6 / A method of assisting in driving a motor vehicle equipped with a device for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 5, supplemented by the detection of dangerous driving behavior characterized by checking the grip taking into account or applying the instructions displayed by the display device and characterized by measuring the driver's response times, a response time greater than a configurable threshold constituting a presumption of driving under the influence of products incompatible with driving a motor vehicle The detection of driving under the influence of incompatible products or the non-application of the instructions following the detection of a serious offense triggering a response from the system, characterized by the inability to start the vehicle if it is stopped or characterized by stop instructions at the earliest t being able to be accompanied by the automatic implementation of a device progressively reducing the speed of the vehicle, and characterized by the emission of a signal intended for reception devices equipping law enforcement patrols and designating them the vehicle as being for emergency interception when passing nearby.   7 / A device for controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 1 supplemented by external devices for transmitting an information message relating to driving behavior, characterized by the transmission of a message signaling to the device fitted to the vehicle the presence of a compulsory stop sign or the presence of a danger 35 requiring a reduction in the speed of the vehicle.   8 / A method of controlling the driving behavior of drivers of motor vehicles according to claim 1 and of assistance in driving a motor vehicle according to claim 5 supplemented by the reception of messages from the devices according to claim 7, characterized by analysis of the message received by the device fitted to the vehicle and characterized by the possible memorization of an offense or an indication of dangerous behavior; the analysis of a message signaling the presence of an imperative stop sign will give rise to the memorization of this message in the form of a violation report if and only if the vehicle approaches the emission device of the analyzed message and if the vehicle is not immobilized or does not stop within a configured period of time; the analysis of a message signaling a danger requiring the reduction of the vehicle speed will give rise to the posting of instructions and the analysis of the modifications or the absence of modification of the driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle who, in this case will give rise to the storage of an index of dangerous behavior.