Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a breathalyzer and particularly to an intoxicated driver detection device integrated onto police uniforms.
Description of Related Art
[002] Road safety is a critical concern worldwide, with intoxicated driving being a major cause of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Governments and law enforcement agencies have implemented various measures to detect and deter intoxicated driving, including random sobriety checkpoints and strict legal penalties. Traditional methods for identifying intoxicated drivers primarily rely on breathalyzer tests and standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs). While effective, these approaches require direct physical interaction between officers and drivers, which can be time-consuming, subject to human error, and sometimes lead to confrontations. Moreover, current detection systems may not always identify drivers impaired by substances other than alcohol, such as drugs or medications.
[003] Advancements in technology have introduced alternative methods for detecting driver impairment, including in-vehicle monitoring systems, dashboard cameras, and AI-based behavioral analysis tools. Some modern vehicles incorporate driver-assist technologies that monitor eye movement, lane deviation, and reaction times to assess impairment. While these innovations show promise, they are often expensive, limited to specific vehicle models, and depend on driver cooperation. Wearable technology, such as body-worn sensors and biometric tracking devices, has also been explored in other fields, including healthcare and workplace safety, but its potential for real-time, non-invasive intoxication detection remains underutilized in law enforcement applications.
[004] Despite these developments, there is still a need for a more effective, scalable, and non-intrusive method for detecting intoxicated drivers in real-time. An ideal system should integrate seamlessly into existing law enforcement practices, provide rapid and accurate assessments, and minimize reliance on traditional breath tests or subjective evaluations. Such a system would enhance road safety, improve the efficiency of law enforcement procedures, and ensure objective documentation of potential intoxication cases for legal proceedings.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced intoxicated driver detection device integrated onto police uniforms that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an intoxicated driver detection device integrated onto police uniforms. The device comprising a detection unit adapted to capture a body temperature of a driver. The device further comprising an imaging unit adapted to monitor a body language and eye movements of the driver. The device further comprising a processor communicatively connected to the detection unit and to the imaging unit. The processor is configured to receive the captured body temperature of the driver from the detection unit; compare the received body temperature with a threshold body temperature; activate the imaging unit, when the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature; capture a video footage of the body language and the eye movements of the driver; analyze the captured video footage, using a machine learning algorithm, to detect intoxication in the driver; and activate an alert unit upon detection of intoxication in the driver.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for detection of intoxication using an intoxicated driver detection device. The method comprising steps of receiving a captured body temperature of a driver from a detection unit; comparing the received body temperature with a threshold body temperature; activating an imaging unit, when the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature; capturing a video footage of a body language and eye movements of the driver; analyzing the captured video footage, through a machine learning algorithm, to detect intoxication in the driver; and activating an alert unit upon detection of intoxication in the driver.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device integrated onto police uniforms.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device that allows officers to assess intoxication without requiring direct interaction with the driver, reducing the chances of conflict or resistance.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device that provides instant intoxication detection by analyzing body temperature, body language, and eye movements, enabling law enforcement to take immediate action without delays.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device that stores footage onto a mobile device, ensuring accurate and tamper-proof documentation that can be used as legal evidence, minimizing reliance on subjective judgment.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device that can identify impairment caused by drugs, medications, or fatigue through behavioral and physiological indicators.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an intoxicated driver detection device that is convenient and easy to use during routine traffic stops.
[0014] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0015] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0017] FIG. 1A illustrates an intoxicated driver detection device integrated onto police uniforms, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary utilization of the device, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0019] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for detection of intoxication using an intoxicated driver detection device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0022] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0023] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an intoxicated driver detection device 100 (hereinafter referred to as the device 100) integrated onto police uniforms, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The device 100 may be adapted to analyze a body temperature and a body language of a driver for detecting an influence of intoxication. The device 100 may be portable and clip-on type of a wearable device that may be worn by law enforcement agents on their uniform.
[0025] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the device 100 may incorporate non-limiting hardware components to enhance the processing speed and efficiency such as the device 100 may comprise a detection unit 102, an imaging unit 104, a processor 106, an alert unit 108, a centralized storage unit 110, and a computing device 112. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hardware components of the device 100 may be integrated with computer-executable instructions for overcoming the challenges and the limitations of the existing systems.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit 102 may be adapted to capture the body temperature of the driver. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit 102 may be infrared thermographic sensors. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the detection unit 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the imaging unit 104 may be adapted to monitor the body language and eye movements of the driver. The eye movement may be, but not limited to, a gaze stability, an eye dilation patterns, an erratic eye movement, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the eye movements, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the imaging unit 104 may be a camera. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the imaging unit 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the processor 106 may be connected to the detection unit 102 and to the imaging unit 104. The processor 106 may be configured to receive the captured body temperature of the driver from the detection unit 102. The processor 106 may be configured to compare the received body temperature with a threshold body temperature. Upon comparison, if the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature, then the processor 106 may be configured to activate the imaging unit 104 to monitor and capture a video footage of the body language and the eye movements of the driver. The processor 106 may be configured to analyze the captured video footage, using a machine learning algorithm, to detect intoxication in the driver. Upon analysis, if intoxication may be detected, then the processor 106 may be configured to activate the alert unit 108.
[0029] The processor 106 may be configured to evaluate an intoxication score of the driver based on the analyzed captured video footage. The processor 106 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the processor 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the alert unit 108 may be adapted to alert a law enforcement agent relating to the detection of the intoxication of the corresponding intoxicated driver. The alert unit 108 may be, but not limited to, a buzzer, a Light Emitting Diode (LED), and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the alert unit 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the centralized storage unit 110 may be adapted to store the video footage of the driver captured by the imaging unit 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the computing device 112 may be adapted for review of the video footage of the driver captured by the imaging unit 104. Further, the computing device 112 may be adapted to issue a legal case against the driver detected under influence. Further, the issued legal case may be supported by the video footage of the driver stored in the centralized storage unit 110.
[0032] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary utilization of the device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The device 100 may be integrated onto the police uniform as represented in the FIG. 1B. Further, the device 100 may be worn at any location on a torso of an upper body that may be deem the device 100 for interaction with the driver. Further, if cases of intoxicated, the driver may experience a fluctuation in the body temperature and may express inappropriate and uncontrollable body language and eye movement. The device 100 may being in a close and straight interaction with the driver, may enable the device 100 to operate in an unhindered manner, and alert the law enforcement agent about the intoxication of the driver.
[0033] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for detection of intoxication using the device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] At step 202, the device 100 may receive the captured body temperature of the driver from the detection unit 102.
[0035] At step 204, the device 100 may compare the received body temperature with the threshold body temperature. Upon comparison, if the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature, then the method 200 may proceed to a step 206. Else, the method 200 may revert to the step 202.
[0036] At step 206, the device 100 may activate the imaging unit 104.
[0037] At step 208, the device 100 may capture the video footage of the body language and the eye movements of the driver.
[0038] At step 210, the device 100 may analyze the captured video footage to detect intoxication in the driver.
[0039] At step 212, if the intoxication may be detected, then the method 200 may proceed to a step 214. Else, the method 200 may revert to the step 202.
[0040] At step 214, the device 100 may activate the alert unit 108.
[0041] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0042] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An intoxicated driver detection device (100) integrated onto police uniforms, the device (100) comprising:
a detection unit (102) adapted to capture a body temperature of a driver;
an imaging unit (104) adapted to monitor a body language and eye movements of the driver; and
a processor (106) communicatively connected to the detection unit (102) and to the imaging unit (104), characterized in that the processor (106) is configured to:
receive the captured body temperature of the driver from the detection unit (102);
compare the received body temperature with a threshold body temperature;
activate the imaging unit (104), when the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature;
capture a video footage of the body language and the eye movements of the driver;
analyze the captured video footage, using a machine learning algorithm, to detect intoxication in the driver; and
activate an alert unit (108) upon detection of intoxication in the driver.
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection unit (102) comprise infrared thermographic sensors.
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the imaging unit (104) comprise a camera.
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a centralized storage unit (110) adapted to store the video footage of the driver captured by the imaging unit (104).
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the eye movements are selected from a gaze stability, an eye dilation patterns, an erratic eye movement, or a combination thereof.
6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a computing device (112) adapted for review of the video footage of the driver captured by the imaging unit (104).
7. A method (200) for detection of intoxication using an intoxicated driver detection device (100), the method (200) is characterized by steps of:
receiving a captured body temperature of a driver from a detection unit (102);
comparing the received body temperature with a threshold body temperature;
activating an imaging unit (104), when the received body temperature deviates from the threshold body temperature;
capturing a video footage of a body language and eye movements of the driver;
analyzing the captured video footage, through a machine learning algorithm, to detect intoxication in the driver; and
activating an alert unit (108) upon detection of intoxication in the driver.
8. The method (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the detection unit (102) comprise Infrared thermographic sensors.
9. The method (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the imaging unit (104) comprise a camera.
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the eye movements are selected from a gaze stability, an eye dilation patterns, an erratic eye movement, or a combination thereof.
Date: March 13, 2025
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant