Effective Control Transport Inc. (fka EFFC)

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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Detect fatigue, drugs and drunk driving
Updated: 22/09/2008 13h31

A revolutionary camera that detects fatigue, alcohol and drugs has been designed in Montreal.

The camera tested by truck drivers of the company Robert is made to avoid accidents.

ECT is the firm and the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal who created this intelligent infrared camera which can detect symptoms of fatigue in the eye of the driver.

The device, installed on the dashboard, 60 frames detailed analysis in 534 points in the driver's face every second.

The camera can detect early symptoms of fatigue up to two hours in advance.

Symptoms associated with the consumption of alcohol and drugs are detected early.

Such cameras may soon be integrated into new vehicles.