Driver Monitoring System

Driver Monitoring System
The Driver Monitoring System on the LS 600h.

Driver Monitoring System, also known as Driver Attention Monitor, is a vehicle safety system first developed by Toyota in 2006 for its and Lexus latest models. It was first offered 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]

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

In 2009, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a system called Attention Assist which monitors the driver's fatigue level and drowsiness based on his/her driving inputs. It issues a visual and audible alarm to alert the driver if she is too drowsy to continue driving safely.

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 Lexus GS 450h
  • 2006 Lexus LS 460
  • 2007 Lexus LS 600h
  • 2010 Lexus HS 250h
  • 2010 Lexus GX 460

Toyota models that have adopted the Driver Monitoring System:

  • 2008 Toyota Crown Hybrid (includes drowsiness detection)

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