Device for alerting a vehicle driver of fatigue

摘要

A motor vehicle provided with a device for alerting a driver of fatigue, said device comprising an alarm and a sensor so arranged that, in use, muscular tension deactivates said alarm and muscular relaxation activates said alarm. As shown, to deactivate the alarm, the driver uses his foot to activate a switch 102. Relaxation of the foot causes the switch to active a switch the alarm. Alternatively, the device may be mounted on the steering wheel or in the driver's seat.