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AssigneeHarman International Industries, Incorporated
InventorsMirjana SPASOJEVIC, Stefan MARTI, Davide DI CENSO, Jaime Elliot NAHMAN
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In one embodiment, a cognitive load driving assistant increases driving safety based on cognitive loads. In operation, the cognitive load driving assistant computes a current cognitive load of a driver based on sensor data. If the current cognitive load exceeds a threshold cognitive load, then the cognitive load driving assistant modifies the driving environment to reduce the cognitive load required to perform the primary driving task and/secondary task(s), such as texting via a cellular phone. The cognitive load driving assistant may modify the driving environment indirectly via sensory feedback to the driver or directly through reducing the complexity of the primary driving task and/or secondary tasks. In particular, if the driver is exhibiting elevated cognitive loads typically associated with distracted driving, then the cognitive load driving assistant modifies the driving environment to allow the driver to devote appropriate mental resources to the primary driving task, thereby increasing driving safety.
A computer-readable storage medium including instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the steps of:
A method for sharing cognitive load while driving, the method comprising:
A system configured to manage cognitive load while driving, the system comprising:
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