Patent ID: 6643578
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B60K,B60T,B60W,E01F,G07C,G08G

Abstract:
An automatic control system for a manually controlled automotive vehicle for overriding the manual control of the vehicle upon detecting that the vehicle is being driven in a reckless manner, said system comprising:a controller that is connectable to the vehicle for overriding manual control of the vehicle, sensor means for detecting repetitive changes in operation of the vehicle that are indicative of reckless driving, including one of repetitive changes in acceleration during a short time period; and approaches too close to other vehicles, timing means operating for a preset time interval, analyzer means responsive to said sensor means and timing means for determining the number of repetitive changes occurring within said preset time period and generating an output signal, said controller being energized by said output signal to override manual control of the vehicle and automatically change its performance.