Driver Monitoring System

The Driver Monitoring System, also known as Driver Attention Monitor, is a vehicle safety system first introduced by Toyota in 2006 for its and Lexus latest models. It was first offered in Japan on the GS 450h. The system's functions co-operate with the Pre-Collision System (PCS).[1] The system uses infrared sensors to monitor driver attentiveness. Specifically, the Driver Monitoring System includes a CCD camera placed on the steering column which is capable of eye tracking,[2] via infrared LED detectors.[3] If the driver is not paying attention to the road ahead and a dangerous situation is detected, the system will warn the driver by flashing lights, warning sounds. If no action is taken, the vehicle will apply the brakes (a warning alarm will sound followed by a brief automatic application of the braking system). This system is said to be the first of its kind.[2]

The Driver Monitoring System on the LS 600h.

In 2008, the Toyota Crown system went further and can detect if the driver is becoming sleepy by monitoring the eyelids.[4][5]

In 2017, Cadillac adopted the system for use in the CT6.

In 2019, BMW introduced a similar system in almost its entire range of car models.

Vehicles
2010 Driver Monitoring System with LCD Night Vision cluster

Lexus models that have adopted the Driver Monitoring System to date, listed by model year::

  • 2006-2011 Lexus GS 450h (not available as configured in the US market)
  • 2007-2017 Lexus LS 460
  • 2007-2017 Lexus LS 600h
  • 2010 Lexus HS 250h
  • 2010-2019 Lexus GX 460

Toyota models that have adopted the Driver Monitoring System:

  • 2008 Toyota Crown Hybrid (includes drowsiness detection)

Cadillac models that have adopted Driver Monitoring System:

BMW models have adopted Driver Monitoring System in 2019 in the optional "BMW Live Cockpit Professional" available in:

The infrared cameras are in the top middle part of the instrument cluster, part of iDrive BMW Live Cockpit and driven by BMW Operating System 7.0.

See also

References
  1. "Toyota Enhances Pre-crash Safety System With Driver-monitoring Function". JCN Newswires. 2005.
  2. "LS460 achieves a world-first in preventative safety". NewCarNet.co.uk. 2006-08-30. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
  3. "Auto Bild Safety Comparison LS460 vs. S550" (in German). Auto Bild. 2006-12-05. Archived from the original on 2007-02-16. Retrieved 2007-04-09.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-03-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Toyota Enhances Pre-crash Safety System with Eye Monitor
  5. "Toyota Redesigns Crown & Introduces Hybrid Model". Worldcarfans.


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