WO2007138265A2 - Améliorations de la sécurité routière - Google Patents

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WO2007138265A2
WO2007138265A2 PCT/GB2007/001899 GB2007001899W WO2007138265A2 WO 2007138265 A2 WO2007138265 A2 WO 2007138265A2 GB 2007001899 W GB2007001899 W GB 2007001899W WO 2007138265 A2 WO2007138265 A2 WO 2007138265A2
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  • the present invention relates to improvements in road safety, in particular, but not exclusively, a vehicle monitoring assembly and method of monitoring a vehicle, a sensor means, a communication means, a testing assembly and method of testing a vehicle occupant, a vehicle activity signal transmission means, a "road- based" vehicle use sensing system, an “in-car” vehicle use sensing system, and related parts and steps thereof.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road
  • the vehicle moi ⁇ toring assembly comprising an electronic sensor, and a electronic communication means
  • the electronic sensor is arranged to transmit an electronic signal to the electronic communication means when the sensor has sensed something
  • the electronic communication means is operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or a specific vehicle occupant, and instruct the specific vehicle or the specific vehicle occupant to stop, preferably at a test assembly ahead.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising an electronic sensor for sensing a vehicle or a vehicle occupant
  • the electronic sensor is arranged to transmit an electronic signal to an electronic testing assembly when a vehicle or vehicle occupant is sensed
  • an electronic testing assembly arranged to test a sensed vehicle occupant or a sensed vehicle, preferably means to stop a vehicle to undergo a test, preferably means to stop vehicle can be activated upon signal from sensor.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising an electronic sensor for sensing if a vehicle is moving through a (red) traffic light which is ordering traffic to halt, characterised in that the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises an electronic communication means operable to communicate to a vehicle or specific vehicle occupant when a vehicle breaches traffic light which is ordering traffic to halt.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising a (electronic) sensor for sensing if a vehicle is moving across a lane division on a road (repeatedly or for a predetermined period of time), characterised in that the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises (electronic) communication means arranged to be operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant when vehicle crosses lane division (repeatedly or for more than a predetermined period of time).
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising a (electronic) sensor for counting number of vehicles passing a location on a road, characterised in mat the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises processing means to process sensed information, and (electronic) communication means arranged to be operable to communicate at intervals of a predetermined number of vehicles to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising a sensor in the form of an (electronic) timing means, characterised in that the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises (electronic) communication means arranged to be operable to communicate at intervals of a predetermined amount of time to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, characterised in that the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising a sensor in the form of a data carrier reader at a (electronic) road side unit arranged to receive a signal of date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test, e.g. from a data carrier such as a vehicle licence, preferably the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises (electronic) communication means arranged to be operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant when date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test is more than a predetermined time period.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, the vehicle monitoring assembly comprising a sensor in the form of an electronic vehicle use monitor arranged to sense (continuous) duration of use and/or (continuous) distance of use, characterised in that the vehicle monitoring assembly comprises (electronic) communication means arranged to be operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant when a vehicle has been in use for more than a predetermined amount of time/distance.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly for monitoring vehicles on a road, comprising a sensor in the form of a vehicle identification means such as AMPR, and a database holding details of the last test fcr a vehicle and/or registsed holder of a vehicle, and assembly is arranged to transmit an electronic signal when the period since the last test exceeds a predetermined time period, and the electronic communication means is operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant upon receipt of the signal.
  • a vehicle identification means such as AMPR
  • a (road side) vehicle occupant testing as claimed in claim 46.
  • a driving licence as claimed in claim 55.
  • a method of monitoring a vehicle as claimed in claim 56 According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention there is provided a (road side) (electronic) testing assembly as claimed in claim 66.
  • a (road side) (electronic) testing assembly as claimed in claim 67.
  • a (road side) testing assembly as claimed in claim 84.
  • a (road side) testing assembly as claimed in claim 85.
  • a (road side) testing assembly as claimed in claim 86.
  • a (road side) testing assembly as claimed in claim 88.
  • a vehicle use monitoring apparatus as claimed in claim 92.
  • a method of monitoring vehicle use as claimed in claim 104.
  • a method of monitoring vehicle use as claimed in claim 106.
  • a method of monitoring use of a vehicle as claimed in claim 109 there is provided.
  • the vehicle driver breath or reflex or awareness testing assembly may be arranged so that the driver can remain in the car whilst the testing is carried out, for example at the driver side of the vehicle, preferably the testing assembly has height adjustment means.
  • the breath testing assembly may comprise an automatic means for dispensing a part that comes into contact with a mouth of a vehicle occupant between tests (e.g. a breath tube).
  • the vehicle stopping means may be active, e.g. a physical barrier. Alternatively, the vehicle stopping means may be passive, e.g. a traffic light like device. The vehicle stopping means may be arranged to prevent vehicle passing until test conducted. The vehicle stopping means may be arranged to prevent vehicle passing if breath or reflex or awareness test results indicate occupant not in a condition to drive.
  • the vehicle driver breath or reflex or awareness or vehicle testing assembly may be conveniently arranged at a road toll or the like.
  • the system may comprise (wireless) communication means for communicating result of assessment to a vehicle.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly may comprises means for determining country of a vehicle registration plate.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly preferably comprises means for informing occupant in one or more languages of a sensed country of a vehicle registration plate.
  • An advantage of the vehicle monitoring systems in accordance with the invention is that human monitors like the police do not have to monitor a vehicle and then use fuel in following a vehicle and then recite their reasons and test them, and then perhaps use more fuel in returning to their original monitoring location.
  • a clear advantage over in-vehicle tests is that the testing assemblies in accordance with the invention can potentially be used on all vehicles on the road.
  • the testing assemblies can also in certain embodiments operate without human operator intervention.
  • the testing assemblies in accordance with the invention can dramatically raise the level of safety on public roads.
  • the vehicle use monitoring invention can avoid the problem of measuring time between two points on the road where there can be inaccuracy if a vehicle stops.
  • the on road system is preferably designed not to be overruled by the driver.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly and method of monitoring a vehicle, a sensor means, a communication means, a testing assembly and method of testing a vehicle occupant, a vehicle activity signal transmission means, a "road-based” vehicle use sensing system, “in-car” vehicle use sensing system, and related parts, all in accordance with the invention will now be described, by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which,
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of a vehicle monitoring assembly
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a vehicle monitoring assembly showing in detail parts of a sight test assembly thereof
  • Figure 3 is a schematic flow chart showing method steps in monitoring, including testing, a vehicle
  • Figure 4 is a schematic view of another vehicle monitoring assembly, showing signals between the parts thereof.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic view of a vehicle activity signal transmission means, a vehicle signal receiving means and another vehicle occupant testing assembly which includes a remotely controlled in-car test,
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view of a testing assembly
  • Figure 7 is a schematic view of a "road-based" vehicle use sensing system
  • Figure 8 is a schematic view of an at least partly "in-car” vehicle use sensing system.
  • test participants There are various ways of selecting test participants and vehicles as follows.
  • a vehicle monitoring assembly 9 (for monitoring vehicles on a road) comprises a (electronic) sensor 20, an (electronic) testing assembly 12, and an (electronic) communication means 22.
  • the (electronic) sensor 20 can comprise a vehicle speed sensor (and camera) 20 for sensing the speed of a vehicle.
  • the (electronic) sensor 20 can be arranged upstream (up the road against the direction of the traffic) of the (electronic) communication means 22, which can be arranged upstream of the (electronic) testing assembly 12.
  • the speed sensor 20 can sense the speed of a vehicle as a vehicle passes.
  • One method of detecting the speed of a vehicle used by TruveloTM, is to use a vehicle speed sensor 20 having inductive loops embedded in the roadway which detect the presence of vehicles, and with two loops a set distance apart, the vehicle speed can be measured.
  • Another method is to use two piezo-electric strips, which generate a voltage in response to applied mechanical stress, embedded in the road at a known distance apart so as to detect a vehicle pass over them. The time it takes for the vehicle to travel the set distance between the two strips gives the speed of the vehicle.
  • the speed sensor can sense if vehicle is driving above or below a predetermined speed.
  • the speed sensor 20 of the vehicle monitoring assembly 9 can comprise vehicle identification means for obtaining identity of vehicle that is speeding.
  • vehicle identification means can comprise known automatic vehicle registration plate recognition technology based on optical character recognition.
  • (electronic) communication means 22 (of the vehicle monitoring assembly 9) is operable to communicate to a specific vehicle or specific vehicle occupant if the speed sensed by the speed sensor is above a predetermined threshold or below a predetermined threshold.
  • Figure 1 is not to scale.
  • the sensor 20 may be 1 or 2 miles before test point.
  • the communication means may be 1/2 mile before test assembly point.
  • the sensor can signal the communication means in any suitable known manner. Also, where the communication means is located at the road side, the communication means 22 must be sufficiently downstream of the sensor 20 to allow the sensor to make its calculations and send a signal to the communication means before the vehicle passes the communication means.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly 9 can comprise at least one follow-up communication means, like communication means 22.
  • the follow-up communication means is able to communicate to a vehicle occupant.
  • the follow-up communication means can be arranged adjacent the road.
  • the follow-up communication means is arranged between the communication means 22 and the test means 12.
  • the communication means 22 can display a message asking occupant of the sensed vehicle to verify they have seen the message.
  • the communication means 22 can signal the sensed vehicle to slow then- speed down to a predetermined level, or illuminate a turning light or hazard light, or sound a horn.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly can have sensory means to monitor response of vehicle, arranged adjacent the road or remotely therefrom.
  • the notification can comprise instruction to accept notification, e.g. to flash lights/indicator.
  • the communication means can comprise a sensor such as CCTV to sense lights being flashed. Where driver does not respond, the follow-up communication means is used to send a further message to the driver. This can help to ensure the vehicle complies.
  • a vehicle 10 is shown on a road, after the sensor 20 and communication means 22.
  • a road side sight test assembly 11 comprises a sight test means 12, which is electronic.
  • the road side sight test assembly is automatically operable without controller, although a vehicle occupant is intended to interact with it.
  • Road has stopping region 18 adjacent sight test means 12 and the aforementioned vehicle monitoring assembly 9.
  • the vehicle 10 is parked in stopping region 18.
  • Sight test 12 may be set at a certain distance from the vehicle/person 10. ⁇ vhich may vary according to the relevant state/country, so as to closely simulate the eyesight test applicable to the relevant state/country. Sight test 12 may comprise Snellen chart or (images of) one or a series of vehicle registration plates. The sight test 12 whether Snellen chart or (images of) vehicle registration plates can be digital and computer generate different series of letters, so as to minimise risk of cheating.
  • Sight test 12 may include test(s) for Longsightedness/hyperopia, Shortsightedness/myopia. Glaucoma. Colour blindness, Depth perception. Presbyopia, contrast vision, and/or cataracts.
  • the sensor 20 can comprise one or more of the following:
  • a speed sensor e.g. speed camera or average speed monitoring.
  • the predetermined "maximum” and/or “minimum” speed can be programmed.
  • a traffic light breach sensor If a vehicle passes a red light, they can be instructed to do test.
  • a lane breach sensor Le. a means for monitoring movement of vehicle across lane divisions. If vehicle is weaving across the lane divisions on the road, they can be instructed to do test.
  • the testing assembly can be arranged to instruct tests at predetermined intervals.
  • the testing assembly can be arranged to instruct tests at predetermined intervals or times.
  • a vehicle driving licence can be equipped with electronic storage means arranged to store date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test if opticians load transponder with information a transponder transmitter and/or receiver.
  • Transponder can send signal to road side unit, e.g. arranged at a toll barrier, signal informing of date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test if opticians load transponder with information.
  • Apparatus then signals vehicle to go to roadside sight test it more than a predetermined time period, say three years, has elapsed since date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test.
  • An image viewing apparatus such as video or television, for example (real-time) CCTV, arranged to record vehicle behaviour on road.
  • the assembly can comprise an image recording apparatus to identify certain behaviour and be ansngedtotransmitimagetoa terminal at a remote location to allow apasontoievkw the image recorded by me image recording apparatus.
  • the communication assembly and/or testing can then be operated at the terminal.
  • the assembfy can cornprise and Ihe system can generate a control signal fiarme communication assembly and/or testing .
  • a vehicle identification means such as ANPR, and a database holding details of Ihe last test for a vehicle and/or registered holder of a vehicle, and assembly is arranged to transmit an electronic signal (to the electronic communication means or testing assembly) when the period since the last test exceeds a predetermined time period.
  • a vehicle continuous use sensor (discussed hereinbelow).
  • Response sensor may operate by sensing speed at the crest of the speed bump. If the speed is over a predetermined speed, it is reasonable to assume that the vehicle occupant should be tested.
  • a light sensor can be arranged to sense if it is dark, and when it is dark the assembly can be arranged to signal a vehicle that is sensed to stop to take test.
  • Location sensor such as GPS, which can be mounted in a vehicle. GPS can be in signal communication with electronic device such as a computer at a remote location. If GPS senses and transmits a certain location, e.g. location of a public house, (perhaps at a particular time) the vehicle can be instructed to undergo a test.
  • a vehicle registration plate recognition such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) 5 and a database of vehicle identities.
  • the sensor is arranged to transmit an electronic signal to the electronic communication means when the sensor senses a certain vehicle identity.
  • ANPR Automatic Number Plate Recognition
  • Sensor 20 can be arranged to sense any other vehicle behaviour or vehicle occupant behaviour or another characteristic, e.g. weather.
  • Apparatus may comprise a plurality of sensors. Each sensor may sense different thing. Alternatively a single sensor can sense different parameters. For example, one may sense if there is a reaction to an event, such as displaying a "slow down" sign, and one may sense the reaction time. A person's sight may be tested if there is no reaction. Breath may be tested if there is a reaction but the reaction is slow.
  • Sensor can be portable, e.g. hand-held by police.
  • the sensor 20 can be mains powered or battery powered.
  • the communication assembly 22 can be mains powered or battery powered.
  • the testing assembly 11, 12 can be mains powered or battery powered.
  • the sensor 20 comprises a transmitter and a receiver.
  • the communication assembly 22 comprises a transmitter and a receiver.
  • the testing assembly 11, 12 comprises a transmitter and a receiver.
  • the transmitters/receivers can be arranged to transmit/receive a wireless or a wired signal.
  • the sensor 20 can be arranged to transmit a signal to the communication assembly and/or testing assembly which, for example by activation of a relay, causes power to be supplied to the communication assembly and/or testing assembly.
  • the sensor 20 can transmit an electronic signal to an electronic device at a monitoring centre at a remote location, for example a computer and associated display screen, which can be monitored by an operator.
  • the signal can comprise information relating to vehicles and vehicle occupants that have been sensed.
  • the operation of the communication assembly and/or testing assembly can be controlled by the operator via the electronic device.
  • the sensor 20 can also receive a signal from a remote location, for example a control centre at the remote location, from which operation can be controlled.
  • a remote location for example a control centre at the remote location, from which operation can be controlled.
  • An operator can change the sensor type which triggers operation of the communication assembly and/or testing assembly, for example a sensor which counts and causes testing of every nth vehicle approach to a sensor which senses and tests speeding vehicles or vice versa.
  • the senor 20 can communicate with a database storing vehicle registration plates of different countries and/or characteristics of vehicle registration plates in different countries, and establish the country of the vehicle registration plate. If the vehicle registration plate is not on the database, a photo (for example that which is taken by a conventional speed camera when the vehicle is sensed to be speeding) can be transmitted to the remote location, where the photo can be reviewed so as to establish the country of origin.
  • the controller can then program the communication assembly and/or testing assembly to communicate in the language of the country of origin of the vehicle in addition to language of the testing assembly.
  • the sensor 20 can send the sensed vehicle registration plate to a vehicle registration authority for that country in which the sensor is located. If the sensor is located in the UK, the sensor can send the sensed vehicle registration plate (also known as number plate) to the DVLA.
  • the vehicle registration authority can respond with details of the ID of registered owner of the vehicle.
  • the sensor 20 can send a signal to the communication assembly 22.
  • the sensor 20 can send a signal pertaining to the vehicle registration plate of the sensed vehicle to the communication assembly.
  • the communication assembly can then display the appropriate vehicle registration plate on a sign as the sensed vehicle approaches it.
  • the sensor can send a signal pertaining to the infringement of the vehicle. For example, if the vehicle is speeding, a signal may be sent to that effect, and the communication assembly can signal the vehicle to slow down, in addition to instructing the vehicle occupant to stop and take a test.
  • the sensor can send a signal to the communication assembly regarding a preferred second language for instructing the vehicle, i.e. the language of the country of the vehicle registration plate, and can instruct the vehicle occupant in the language of the country in which the sensor is located.
  • the communication assembly can instruct the vehicle occupant in preferred second language for instructing the vehicle, i.e. the language of the country of the vehicle registration plate.
  • the sensor 20 can send a signal to the testing assembly 11, 12 to initiate the test equipment.
  • the sensor can send a signal to the testing assembly regarding the identity of the sensed vehicle, and optionally, the date and time of sensing th& vehicle, and optionally, the driving infringement.
  • the sensor can send a signal pertaining to the vehicle registration plate of the sensed vehicle to the communication assembly.
  • the testing assembly can be arranged so that when the sensed vehicle approaches, the testing assembly gets ready. Moreover, depending on the infringement the specific test can be readied/loaded, e.g. if ft is a speeding infringement a sight test can be readied.
  • the testing assembly can send this information to a third party along w ⁇ other information e.g. test results.
  • the electronic sensor 20 is arranged to transmit an electronic signal to the electronic communication means when the sensor senses a vehicle above a predetermined speed threshold or below a predetermined speed threshold.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly may comprise vehicle registration plate reading technology.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly may comprise processing means to establish driver name from vehicle registration plate information.
  • the vehicle monitoring assembly may comprise electronic signalling means arranged to display details of vehicle registration plate and/or name of vehicle owner, along with a message that vehicle occupant (optionally move vehicle over) stop vehicle to take test.
  • a vehicle sensor assembly such a speed camera, or a vehicle average speed sensor, or a traffic light breach sensor, is in communication with electronic signalling means arranged to display details of vehicle registration plate and/or name of vehicle owner, along with a message that vehicle occupant (optionally move vehicle over) stop vehicle to take test.
  • occupant can be wirelessly informed by communication means 22, e.g. by radio, by transponder, to do a test.
  • the communication means 22 may comprise one or a plurality of display screens arranged to notify vehicle occupants, the plurality can be arranged at intervals along a road.
  • the communication means 22 may be portable, e.g. hand-held by police.
  • the communication assembly 22 can send a signal to the testing assembly regarding the sensed vehicle and the date and time of notifying the vehicle.
  • the communication assembly sends a signal to the testing assembly to initiate the test equipment, so that when the test equipment senses the vehicle which has been communicated to, the operation of the test equipment can commence. If a wrong vehicle approaches test, the vehicle is instructed to drive on.
  • the signal sent to the testing assembly regarding the sensed vehicle may be reviewed by a person and that person may be aware of who they need to test and for what driving infringement. If a vehicle which has been instructed to go to test site does not do so, that can be sensed by suitable sensory equipment at location of testing assembly. A fine may be implemented and/or an electronic signal can be transmitted to authorities so that they may be notified of failure to take test.
  • the testing assembly has means for testing another driver parameter, such as reflexes, in addition to or instead of sight test.
  • a reflex test assembly has a display screen, ordinarily blank, and onto which are periodically introduced images of objects. The occupant can then press a button or the like to show that they have seen the object, and the time taken to respond to the appearance of the object can be measured. If the occupant fails the reflex test, the occupant may be allowed to pass the first barrier. However, vehicle is not allowed to pass a second barrier (not shown for simplicity) further down the road by say 100 m. The vehicle is forced to stop in a lay-by or the like between first and second barrier. In this way, the failing driver does not stop traffic flowing.
  • the vehicle of the occupant may be allowed to pass the second barrier only after a set time, e.g. 15 minutes, thereby allowing the driver time to take a break.
  • Food and drink facilities can be dispensed from the assembly to nourish the driver.
  • the assembly may instruct lifting of the second barrier only after the vehicle registration plate of the vehicle is read and a certain time has elapsed.
  • a ticket or the like may be dispensed to inform the user when they are free to move past the second barrier.
  • Suitable sensors sense the presence of the vehicle near the barrier. Sensor may cause test to initiate. Sensor can be a load sensor, positioned in a position on which wheels of vehicle can lie in use.
  • the testing assembly can then operate relatively autonomously with occupant intervention to respond to prompts.
  • the testing assembly may comprise an array of buttons or touch pads corresponding to the letters of the alphabet. In use, if the driver sees a letter they can touch the pad corresponding to the letter. The assembly will give a limited amount of time, say ten seconds per part of the test, to input what they see.
  • blocking means can be arranged adjacent barrier 14 so as to form a continuous blockage sufficient to prevent a vehicle passing around the barrier 14 and down the road.
  • a vehicle driver licence card comprising an electronic storage means and transponder, electronic storage means comprising data pertaining to date of passing driving test and/or date of last road side sight test or normal sight test.
  • the assembly can have a means to receive payment for items or a penalty payment.
  • Assembly may send signal to engine management unit of vehicle to actively limit speed of vehicle or immobilise vehicle.
  • Road side sight test can have facial recognition or other identification means, which are interactive or discrete. This can be linked to emergency services, e.g. police, for monitoring, enabling police to limit travel of certain persons.
  • emergency services e.g. police
  • the test interface can be provided in the vehicle, whilst the test is controlled remotely and outside of the vehicle for potential use on all vehicles on the road
  • test method comprises means for identifying vehicle e.g. vehicle registration plate recognition technology.
  • a vehicle barrier means to signal a vehicle to stop can be provided e.g. a traffic light type system.
  • Test may include various components as follows.
  • Testing assembly may comprise breath analysis equipment in addition to or instead of sight test. Breath analysis can inform if occupant has more than the allowed amount of alcohol. Negative testing can cause barrier to prevent vehicle passing.
  • Test may include walking along a line marked on or at the side of the road, raising a leg for a predetermined length of time, listening to questions and providing correct answers, testing visual response times (particularly useful for drug users), etc. Test may be recorded on CCTV and analysed.
  • An eye scanner can be used to sense such dilation during a test of occupant.
  • Vehicle occupant can speak to controller and/or controller can speak to vehicle occupant via VHF radio or via the GSM cellular phone network.
  • the system includes a local communication unit capable of establishing a wireless communication link with a remote communication unit and a link for transferring data between the local communication unit and the vehicle or licence.
  • a wireless communication link is established between the local communication unit and the remote communication unit.
  • Control data is transferred between the local communication unit and the vehicle or licence and transmitted between the local communication unit and the remote communication unit via the wireless communication link.
  • Remote monitoring of vehicle e.g. average speed variation over lit and unlit sections of road, or measuring time to react to and comply with (speed limit) road signs.
  • the communication means comprises an in-vehicle notification means arranged to communicate to vehicle to inform a vehicle to stop.
  • the in-vehicle notification means can be remotely controlled.
  • Such a remotely controlled in-vehicle notification means can be used in conjunction with a remote sensor and/or remotely controlled testing assembly.
  • Vehicle occupant can be informed e.g. by wireless message from monitoring system, possibly from remote monitoring centre, or by on road sign.
  • User can be instructed to leave motorway at exit following position of test failure. User can be compelled to stay below minimum speed until then, fined if not.
  • Figure 3 shows a testing assembly in one embodiment of the invention in operation.
  • the testing assembly 11, 12 can send this information to a third party along with other information e.g. test results.
  • the testing assembly can also send a signal pertaining to the test results of the vehicle occupant to a remote location.
  • test assembly comprising a sensor for sensing a vehicle or vehicle occupant whilst vehicle is in use and an (at least partly road based or road-side based) test assembly to test vehicle occupant or vehicle.
  • the test assembly may have any of the features of the parts herein.
  • a method of monitoring a vehicle on the road comprising sensing vehicle behaviour and testing the vehicle or vehicle occupant on or adjacent the road.
  • the method can comprise a step or steps equivalent to, or utilising one or more of the features of, any feature or features of the products herein.
  • test assembly comprising a communication means for communicating to a vehicle on the road, and (an at least partly road based or road-side based) test assembly to test vehicle occupant or vehicle.
  • the test assembly may have any of the features of the parts herein.
  • a method of monitoring a vehicle on the road comprising notifying vehicle /vehicle occupant and testing the vehicle or vehicle occupant on or adjacent the road.
  • the method can comprise a step or steps equivalent to, or utilising one or more of the features of, any feature or features of the products herein.
  • the testing assembly can comprise an image viewing apparatus, such as video or television, for example (real-time) CCTV. arranged to record test.
  • the testing assembly can comprise a computer and associated display screen at a remote location, which can be monitored by an operator.
  • the testing assembly can be controllable fiom the remote location
  • the testing assembly can comprise CCTV. In particular but not exclusively in daylight, me testing assembly can ask a driver to turn lights on (or off and on) via a remote operator-vehicle occupant communication means. TheCCrVcanbeusedtosenseiflightswoik If lights do not work, an appropriate signal can be sent to the driver or instruction can be notified by communication means to stop.
  • the testing assembly can comprise an emissions testing apparatus.
  • the testing assembly can ask a driver to place the emissions testing apparatus in/on a vehicle exhaust pipe.
  • CCTV can be used to check compliance and instruct driver.
  • a vehicle 40 has a vehicle occupant test device 42 arranged therein.
  • the vehicle occupant test device 42 is arranged to transmit, wirelessly, an electronic control signal to an electronic device 44 such as a computer (and associated display screen) at a remote location when vehicle ignition switch is in the on position.
  • the vehicle occupant test device 42 is arranged to receive, wirelessly, an electronic control signal from a computer at a remote location so as to run a test, for example for colour blindness and/or alertness and/or reaction time.
  • the vehicle occupant test device 42 can comprise an electronic image display screen.
  • the test device 42 can be arranged to operate periodically.
  • the in-car vehicle occupant test device can send a signal to a computer 44 at a remote device following operation of test.
  • the computer 44 can send a final signal to the vehicle, for example to advise not to drive.
  • the test device comprises an image viewing apparatus such as CCTV and a microphone and/or loudspeaker to allow assessment and interaction with a vehicle occupant.
  • the testing assembly 52 takes the form of a sight testing assembly and/or alertness testing assembly.
  • the testing assembly 52 comprises an (electronic) image display screen 54.
  • a shroud 56 is arranged around the screen 54.
  • the shroud 56 is made of or treated with an opaque material, for example sheet steel.
  • the shroud 56 is arranged to at least partially obscure visual access to the display screen 54.
  • the shroud 56 is tubular and the display screen 54 is arranged to lie within the extent of the shroud.
  • the shroud 56 extends a predetermined distance, for example 1.5 metres.
  • the shroud 56 defines an opening 58, preferably sized so that only one person can comfortably view therethrough. Glass may be arranged in opening 58. A person can view the display screen 54 through the opening 58. This arrangement imposes a fixed distance between the driver and the display screen, albeit scaled down appropriately. This makes it a better option that a display arranged "in the open” up the road.
  • Mirrors (not shown) can be arranged inside the shroud 56 to increase the actual distance from the image display screen 54 to the person taking the test more than the distance between the display screen and the opening, say 20.5 metres. For example, mirrors may be arranged near the display screen 54 and near the opening 58 and oriented appropriately.
  • the display screen 54 is arranged to display one or a series of images on the display screen 54.
  • the testing assembly 52 comprises a suitable processor, to ensure an image is displayed on the screen 54 and a corresponding number of options (one of which is correct) are displayed simultaneously or slightly thereafter on the user interface 60.
  • An answer can be selected by pressing one of the operating buttons 62.
  • An alternative is for the driver to type answers, for at least some of the images displayed, but this increases the time of the test.
  • the display screen 54 is arranged on a post 64, which can be mounted on the ground.
  • Testing assembly 52 can be arranged on or adjacent road, by driver door. If convenient, driver can view screen from inside vehicle. If not, driver has to get out of vehicle but test assembly is close to him. Driver can provide test answers via unit A person can select the answer they think they see by pressing one of the operating buttons 62.
  • the testing assembly 52 can be adapted to test different aspects of a driver, e.g. driver breath.
  • the testing assembly comprises an apparatus like a vending machine which can dispense a sealed sterile disposable mouthpiece to a person, for example after vehicle is identified at testing assembly. The person can then fit the mouthpiece on a permanent inlet tube on the testing assembly which breath test tube is in fluid communication with known breath testing apparatus inside the assembly.
  • the testing assembly 52 can also be arranged to test a vehicle, e.g. operation of vehicle lights, indicators, and horn by using suitable light sensory equipment and sounds sensory equipment.
  • the testing assembly 52 can be positioned at roadside, e.g. near car parks, near supermarkets, near train stations and other places where there are high concentrations of vehicles.
  • the testing assembly comprises a cover which is movable from a first position, in which part of the vehicle or vehicle occupant testing means, e.g. the display screen or opening, is at least partially shielded from a user, to a second position, in which the vehicle or vehicle occupant testing means can be used.
  • the testing apparatus can be portable, e.g. hand-held by police.
  • a testing assembly in accordance with the invention can be arranged to test only those people who have been sensed on/using the roads.
  • the testing assembly can therefore avoid the unnecessary cost of periodically test the registered driving licence holders who do not drive a vehicle for the entire duration of their lives.
  • a road-based vehicle use sensing system 100 comprises a plurality of sensors 102, 104, 106 on or adjacent a first road 108.
  • the first road 1OS comprises a plurality of subsidiary roads 110 that permit traffic to leave the first road 10S, and a plurality of subsidiary roads 112 that permit traffic to join (or rejoin) the first road 108. If Hie sensors are positioned at OF adjacent the first road at the point where there is a road leaving the first road, it is possible to determine if a vehicle 114 is continuously on the first road for the distance X between the sensors.
  • the first and last sensors are a known distance apart and can be used to calculate average speed to provide a more precise indication of the time the vehicle has been in continuous use.
  • a further sensor 116 can sense if a vehicle has driven past an opportunity to leave the main road.
  • a vehicle 'continuous use' monitoring system 210 comprises a vehicle ignition switch 212 and a timer 214.
  • the vehicle ignition switch 212 has an 'off position and an 'on' position.
  • the timer 214 can be a GPS or Galileo Positioning System.
  • the monitoring system 210 assumes that the driver is continuously driving the vehicle and is 'in use'.
  • the vehicle ignition switch is in the OfF position, the vehicle can no longer be driven and is not in use.
  • a signal S is transmitted to the timer 214 causing the timer to be initiated and run.
  • the tuner measures the time the vehicle ignition switch is continuously in the "on” position, Le. the time the vehicle is in continuous use.
  • the timer 214 can be programmed with a pre-determined time period limit for the vehicle ignition switch 212 to be continuously in the "on" position, i.e. to be in continuous use.
  • the limit is variable.
  • the monitoring system 210 can comprise a light sensor (not shown). In darkness, the limit can be set at two hours, whereas in. daylight, the limit may be set higher, e.g. at three hours, because a driver is less likely to fall asleep in a vehicle during daylight.
  • a signal is sent to an information transmission means 216, which then informs the driver the amount of time he has been driving and/or the time he may safely continue to drive and/or to stop, either soon or immediately.
  • a signal S3 can optionally also be sent to a controller 218, from which a control signal can be transmitted.
  • the control signal can inform the engine management unit (EMU) to cap the upper speed of the vehicle. This is an incentive for the driver to stop.
  • EMU engine management unit
  • the signal S2 can comprise information relating to location and the signal S2 can be processed and the information transmission means 216 may contain information of the closest services/junctions/stopping points. Once the ignition is in the OfF position, the timer 214 is reset for next use.
  • a vehicle continuous use' monitoring system and a method of monitoring a vehicle as set out herein can reduce road accidents.
  • the monitoring system 210 can be arranged to send a signal to an electronic device at a remote location, like electronic device 44 above, which can arranged to be able to respond with a signal.

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L'invention concerne un ensemble de surveillance de véhicule (9). L'ensemble de surveillance de véhicule (9) comprend un capteur, un moyen de communication et un ensemble de contrôle. L'invention concerne également un ensemble de contrôle d'occupant de véhicule, par exemple un ensemble de contrôle de la vue d'occupant de véhicule, un ensemble de contrôle des réflexes ou de l'attention d'occupant de véhicule ou un ensemble de contrôle de la respiration d'occupant de véhicule. L'invention concerne également un procédé de contrôle d'un occupant de véhicule sur ou adjacent à une route. L'invention concerne également un appareil de surveillance d'utilisation de véhicule et un procédé de surveillance d'utilisation de véhicule.
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