// Theme
Driver drowsiness poses a serious safety risk, especially during long or late-hour journeys, increasing the chances of accidents. 'WakeShield' addresses this by developing an advanced real-time drowsiness detection system. By alerting drivers early to signs of fatigue, it aims to prevent accidents and enhance road safety.
//Idea/Approach
Eye Detection: Utilizes eye-tracking technology to detect signs of driver drowsiness, such as closed or drooping eyes. Sleep Detection: Monitors changes in eye movement patterns to identify when the driver falls asleep or exhibits drowsy behavior. Alert System: Triggers an immediate alert, such as sound or visual warnings, when sleep-like patterns are detected, prompting the driver to take corrective action. Safety Focus: Prioritizes driver safety by providing timely alerts to prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving.
//Working/Connections
A driver drowsiness detection system using Arduino involves using sensors to monitor signs of drowsiness (like eye blinks or head nods) and alerting the driver if drowsiness is detected. Below is a comprehensive guide to building such a system, including hardware requirements, circuit connections, and code examples.
Hardware Requirements Arduino Board (e.g., Arduino Uno) Eye Blink Sensor (e.g., IR-based eye blink sensor) Buzzer (for alerting the driver) LED (optional, for visual indication) Resistors (if needed) Breadboard and Jumper Wires Circuit Diagram Here's a basic circuit setup:
Eye Blink Sensor: Connect the sensor's VCC to 5V on the Arduino, GND to GND, and the output to a digital pin (e.g., D2). Buzzer: Connect one terminal to a VCC and the other terminal to GND. If needed, use a transistor to drive the buzzer. . Connecting Components Eye Blink Sensor:
VCC -> 5V on Arduino GND -> GND on Arduino OUT -> D2 on Arduino Buzzer:
Positive terminal -> D3 on Arduino Negative terminal -> GND on Arduino LED:
Anode -> D4 on Arduino (through a resistor, e.g., 220 ohms) Cathode -> GND on Arduino