AUTOMATED ALCOHOL DETECTOR AND ENGINE LOCKING

Abstract

The Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system is a revolutionary automobile safety device that targets drunk driving with unmatched precision and effectiveness. The device uses the MQ3 Alcohol Detector to detect alcohol levels around the vehicle, integrated into its chassis. When alcohol levels exceed a threshold, the device locks down the engine, immobilizing the vehicle and prohibiting the drunk person from driving. This novel approach to drunk driving prevention overcomes the drawbacks of manual inspections and self-awareness training. Drivers may utilize the system without training, making it accessible and easy. The system's seamless integration into the vehicle's architecture eliminates the need for separate components, improving user convenience and minimizing driving disruption. Advanced sensor technology and automation power the Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system, a proven road safety solution. Its real-time monitoring and rapid response algorithms detect and prevent impaired driving accidents, saving lives and sparing incalculable misery on our roadways. This technology offers promise in the fight against drunk driving, guaranteeing a safer future for all road users. 5 Claims & 1 Figure

Specification

Description:AUTOMATED ALCOHOL DETECTOR & ENGINE LOCKING
Field of the Invention
The present invention is relating to Creating an IoT Alcohol Detection System with the MQ3 Sensor to mitigate drunk driving incidents by deactivating the vehicle's engine upon the detection of elevated alcohol concentrations.
Objectives of the Invention
The purpose of this invention is to develop and execute an Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system for automobiles, utilizing the MQ3 Alcohol Detector. It intends to perpetually assess alcohol concentration levels and automatically disable the vehicle's engine if the concentration exceeds a specified limit. This invention aspires to offer a viable solution for mitigating accidents resulting from impaired driving.
Background of the Invention
Current measures to address drunk driving, including manual inspections by law enforcement, demonstrate minimal efficacy and cannot function as enduring solutions. Likewise, self-awareness programs, although implemented, frequently underperform in practice. In addressing these problems, our solution offers a new strategy: the design and implementation of an Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system for vehicles employing the MQ3 Alcohol Detector.
This technology perpetually analyzes alcohol concentration levels in the vehicle and autonomously deactivates the engine if the concentration surpasses a certain limit. Utilizing modern sensor technology, our device provides an efficient solution to avoid accidents caused by intoxicated driving, overcoming the shortcomings of existing methods and promoting improved road safety.
The threat sensing system described in (US2018/0158305A1) includes multiple threat sensing devices strategically distributed across a school or facility. Each device features one or more acoustic sensors, one or more gas sensors, and a communication circuit or device that transmits sensor data to a system gateway. The system gateway receives and analyzes sensor data from threat detection devices to determine if the processed data matches any of a predefined set of known threats, such as a gunshot. Upon finding a match, the system gateway notifies one or more recipient devices of the threat's existence, the processed sensor data, and/or specified messaging information.
In addition, (US2021/11161519B2), presents a method and system for identifying impaired driving, tracking, and averting accidents through driving patterns. The technique demonstrates an impairment test that evaluates a vehicle operator's impairment in real-time, taking into account factors such as drug or alcohol use, distraction, conversation, texting, eating, or drowsiness. The impairment test looks at several probability impairment values over a certain amount of time to compare the number of event signals received from inside the vehicle and from outside with those that have already been recorded in a unique driver profile. This evaluation aims to statistically ascertain whether the driver operating the vehicle may be impaired based on the distinct behavioral patterns documented in the driver's profile. The distinctive driver profile encompasses certain behavioral patterns of the driver, including "habit evidence," to assess potential impairment.

In (US2019/0276034A1), A method for regulating vehicle systems involves acquiring monitoring data from one or more monitoring systems and ascertaining multiple driving states based on this monitoring data. The approach involves ascertaining a composite driver state derived from several driver states and adjusting the control of one or more vehicle systems according to the composite driver state.

In (US2020/0118164A1), The embodiments disclose an integrated mobile device management method including using an integrated mobile device management service provider digital programmable server and database server for coordinating processing with device issuer locked devices with functionalities specifically targeted users to limit users access to specific functions, coordinating locked devices functionalities for recording and analyzing user information, user device usage and sorting user profiles into layered categories, analyzing data and controlling function processes using at least one customized processor with an embedded algorithm within the integrated mobile device management service provider digital programmable server, downloading locked device functions to at least one locked electronic device for device issuer distribution to targeted users, using the integrated mobile device management service provider digital programmable server for operating an advertiser ad placement auction website, selecting targeted advertisements based on user device usage analysis results, and displaying targeted advertisements on at least one locked electronic devices.

This disclosure concerns methods, computer program products, and computer systems for a robotic kitchen hub. It is designed to perform minor manipulations, library modifications, and calibrations of multifunctional robotic platforms in both commercial and residential settings, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. The versatile robotic platform has a robotic kitchen designed for calibration using either a joint state trajectory or a coordinate system, such as Cartesian coordinates, for the mass installation of robotic kitchens. Calibration verifications, as well as the adaptation and customization of a small manipulation library for any serial or diverse model, facilitate scalability in the mass production of a robotic kitchen system. A robotic kitchen with multi-mode functionality offers a robot mode for autonomous food preparation, a collaboration mode for task-sharing between the robot and the user, and a user mode where the robot assists the user in preparing a dish.
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The innovation in, (US2020/0289811A1), discloses methods and apparatus for sanitizing a central venous catheter port. An apparatus comprises a body, a coupling designed to attach the body to the hub, a cleaning cap affixed to the body, and an actuator situated within the body for rotating and translating the cap in relation to the hub. The cleaning cap comprises a cap body that defines a cavity and a cleaning member situated within the cavity, with the cleaning member featuring threads that interlock with the threads on the hub.
Summary of the Invention
The Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system is a revolutionary advancement in the field of advanced technology with the purpose of enhancing road safety. Through the seamless integration of the MQ3 Alcohol Detector into the infrastructure of the vehicle, this system provides continuous monitoring of the amounts of alcohol that are present within the vehicle.
When the system detects low amounts of alcohol influence, it begins to gradually reduce the speed of the vehicle, which encourages the driver to pull over in a safe manner. When the system detects that the individual is under the influence of alcohol, it immediately activates the engine lockdown function, which renders the car inoperable and prevents the user from continuing to operate it.
By ensuring that precise action is taken based on the degree of alcohol impact, this dynamic response system significantly reduces the risks that are connected with driving while impaired. The Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system promises to save lives and improve road safety for both motorists and pedestrians by providing a proactive and effective solution to prevent accidents caused by drunk driving. This solution is designed to prevent accidents caused by drunk driving.
Detailed Description of the Invention
In the realm of vehicle safety technology, the Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system is a groundbreaking advancement that was developed to address the widespread problem of drunk driving with an unprecedented level of precision and efficiency. Through the implementation of this cutting-edge system, the MQ3 Alcohol Detector is smoothly integrated into the framework of the vehicle, resulting in the creation of an all-encompassing solution that continuously monitors the levels of alcohol concentration within the proximity of the vehicle.
The MQ3 Alcohol Detector is the most important component of the system. It is a very sensitive sensor that is able to detect even minute levels of alcohol vapor in the air. In order to ensure that this sensor provides the best possible coverage and accuracy when detecting the presence of alcohol, it has been carefully placed within the vehicle. For the duration of the operation of the vehicle, the MQ3 Alcohol Detector will continuously take samples of the air inside the cabin and examine it for any indications of drunkenness.
A series of automated steps are initiated by the system when it detects alcohol levels that are higher than a certain threshold. These procedures are designed to prohibit the drunk individual from getting behind the wheel of the car any further. The engine of the car is automatically disabled, which effectively immobilizes the vehicle and prevents it from moving forward in any way. This is the first line of defense. Due to the promptness of this response, the safety of all those who use the road is emphasized, and the risk of accidents that are caused by drivers who are impaired is considerably reduced.
The Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system combines a number of auxiliary functions that are designed to improve overall road safety. These measures are in addition to the system's core role, which is to identify and prevent instances involving drunk driving. As an illustration, the system might be set up to activate both an audible and a visual warning within the vehicle, thereby informing the people who are inside of the vehicle of the detected amounts of alcohol and the subsequent lockdown of the engine. The purpose of this warning is to serve as a reminder to passengers that they should behave responsibly and refrain from driving while under the influence of substance.
Furthermore, the device is outfitted with data logging capabilities, which enable the recording and storing of alcohol concentration levels throughout the course of time. For the purpose of post-incident analysis and inquiry, these data can be of great value. They can offer significant insights into the incidence of drunk driving in particular regions, and they can also facilitate the adoption of targeted interventions and preventative initiatives.
An important step forward in the development of safety technology for automobiles is represented by the Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system, which is a major technological advancement. This system provides a robust and dependable solution for preventing accidents that are caused by impaired driving. It does this by utilizing the power of advanced sensor technologies and automation. Through its seamless integration into the architecture of the vehicle, it ensures that the driving experience is disrupted as little as possible, while simultaneously maximizing safety and peace of mind for all individuals who use the road.
To summarize, the Alcohol Detection with Engine Locking system is a revolutionary discovery that has the potential to completely transform the way in which we address the issue of safe driving on the road. Using cutting-edge sensor technology in conjunction with intelligent automation, this system provides a comprehensive solution for the fight against drunk driving and the preservation of life on our highways. With its cutting-edge capabilities and seamless integration, it is a ray of light in the ongoing fight against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and it promises a future that is safer and more secure for everyone throughout the world.
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Claim:
1. A system/method to the identification of an automated alcohol detection and engine locking, said system/method comprising the steps of:
a) The system starts up, an alcohol detection sensor (1) designed to examine the driver's breath and determine the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level. A control unit (2) that is functionally linked to the alcohol detection sensor, designed to receive BAC data from the sensor and compare it to a specified legal threshold.
b) The engine control module (ECM) (3) is attached to the control unit and is designed to immobilize the vehicle's engine when the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level over the predetermined legal limit.
c) A notification system (4) is set up to promptly inform the driver and/or a pre-established contact if the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the prescribed limit, thereby preventing the engine from being activated

2. As mentioned in claim 1, the alcohol detection sensor is integrated into the vehicle's steering wheel or dashboard.
3. According to claim 1, the control unit further includes a memory unit to store BAC readings and associated timestamps for future reference.
4. According to claim 1, it includes a continuous monitoring function that regularly assesses the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while the vehicle is moving, and activates a safety mechanism if the BAC level surpasses the legal limit during operation.
5. According to claim 1, the notification system is configured to send alerts via text message, email, or an in-vehicle notification system to predefined contacts, including emergency services

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