Patent ID: 6104296
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A61B,B60W,G08B

Abstract:
A biological information detection apparatus comprising:a biological information detection and transmission unit mounted on a steering wheel for detecting and transmitting biological information of an operator of a motor vehicle;a biological information receiver mounted on a steering column that receives biological information from the biological information detection and transmission unit; anda steering wheel position detector that detects a rotational position of the steering wheel; whereinthe biological information detection and transmission unit comprises:a sensor for detecting biological information and generating a detection signal;memory for storing the detection signal from the sensor;a transmitter for transmitting a detection signal from the memory; anda controller for controlling the storage of the detection signal in memory and the transmitting of the detection signal from the transmitter when the steering wheel position detector detects that the steering wheel is in a substantially straight driving position; andthe biological information receiver comprises a receiver which is mounted in a position whereby a detection signal from the transmitter can be received wirelessly when the steering wheel is in a substantially straight driving position.