something cool from nissan

[zozoka1212]

chek this out

Fri Aug 3, 10:56 AM

OPPAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Beer-breaths beware. A new concept car with breathalyzer-like detection systems may provide even greater traction for Japanese efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Nissan's alcohol-detection sensors check odor, sweat and driver awareness, issuing a voice alert from the navigation system and locking up the ignition if necessary.

Odor sensors on the driver and passenger seats read alcohol levels, while a detector in the gear-shift knob measures the perspiration of the driver's palm when starting the car.

Other carmakers with detection systems include Sweden's Volvo, which has developed technology in which drivers blow into a measuring unit in the seat belt before an engine can start.

But Nissan's car includes a mounted camera that monitors alertness by eye scan, ringing bells and issuing a voice message in Japanese or English if a driver should pull over and rest.

The car technology is still in development, but general manager Kazuhiro Doi says the combination of detection systems will ultimately keep an eye on who's behind the wheel.

"We've placed odor detectors and a sweat sensor on the gear shift, but for example if the gear-shift sensor was bypassed by a passenger using it instead of the driver, the facial recognition system would be used," said Doi.

Also keeping a short leash on drivers, car seat belts tighten if drowsiness is detected, while an on-road monitor checks if a car is keeping its lane properly.

Japan's No. 3 carmaker has no specific timetable for marketing, but aims to yoke all technology to cut the number of fatalities involving its vehicles to half 1995 levels by 2015.

Nissan's Doi says they still have to distil exactly what impairment means: "If you drink one beer, it's going to register, so we need to study what's the appropriate level for the system to activate."

[Gimli G35]

wow .. and how much would this cost? ... Extra

[nissangirl74]

Seems like this idea has finally taken root.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-b ... d+Blogs%29

http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/ ... mandatory/

I know what the governmental powers-that-be are getting at with this concept but I can't say that I agree with it. I think it is a HUGE infringement upon the rights of people who do NOT drink and drive. I should not have to prove to the police that I am sober, they should have to prove I am legally drunk. I do NOT drive drunk. Just clarifying that right now. BUT, I don't like where this is leading. On the radio last week, the discussion veered toward drivers not only having to blow into the device to start the car, they had to periodically blow into it as they traveled down the road, to convince the system that you were not drinking while driving.
To the government: I do not need you to make decisions for me!!!!!

[telcoman]

chek this out

Fri Aug 3, 10:56 AM

OPPAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Beer-breaths beware. A new concept car with breathalyzer-like detection systems may provide even greater traction for Japanese efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Nissan's alcohol-detection sensors check odor, sweat and driver awareness, issuing a voice alert from the navigation system and locking up the ignition if necessary.

Odor sensors on the driver and passenger seats read alcohol levels, while a detector in the gear-shift knob measures the perspiration of the driver's palm when starting the car.

Other carmakers with detection systems include Sweden's Volvo, which has developed technology in which drivers blow into a measuring unit in the seat belt before an engine can start.

But Nissan's car includes a mounted camera that monitors alertness by eye scan, ringing bells and issuing a voice message in Japanese or English if a driver should pull over and rest.

The car technology is still in development, but general manager Kazuhiro Doi says the combination of detection systems will ultimately keep an eye on who's behind the wheel.

"We've placed odor detectors and a sweat sensor on the gear shift, but for example if the gear-shift sensor was bypassed by a passenger using it instead of the driver, the facial recognition system would be used," said Doi.

Also keeping a short leash on drivers, car seat belts tighten if drowsiness is detected, while an on-road monitor checks if a car is keeping its lane properly.

Japan's No. 3 carmaker has no specific timetable for marketing, but aims to yoke all technology to cut the number of fatalities involving its vehicles to half 1995 levels by 2015.

Nissan's Doi says they still have to distil exactly what impairment means: "If you drink one beer, it's going to register, so we need to study what's the appropriate level for the system to activate."

What about a fart that happens to smell like beer?

Should we not fart while driving?

Telcoman

[SVTCOBRA]

I'm all for keeping dunk-azz stupid people off of the road!
Also, parents put a helmet on your kids head whenever they are on wheels!!! (Even those stupid shoes with wheels.)
Also, put one on your dumb azz head too!! Set an example.
Also, buckle up!! Makes us all safer!!
Also, put a helmet on your head when your on a motorcycle! Nobody wants to see your brains if you crash!!
(sorry Zozo for random rant....)

[zozoka1212]

Wow 4 years old. Lol how did you guys fish this out. Rich I agree with you on your rant.cool or not helmets can save your life.

[zozoka1212]

Seems like this idea has finally taken root.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-b ... d+Blogs%29

http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/ ... mandatory/

I know what the governmental powers-that-be are getting at with this concept but I can't say that I agree with it. I think it is a HUGE infringement upon the rights of people who do NOT drink and drive. I should not have to prove to the police that I am sober, they should have to prove I am legally drunk. I do NOT drive drunk. Just clarifying that right now. BUT, I don't like where this is leading. On the radio last week, the discussion veered toward drivers not only having to blow into the device to start the car, they had to periodically blow into it as they traveled down the road, to convince the system that you were not drinking while driving.
To the government: I do not need you to make decisions for me!!!!!

Don't know. I would be more than happy to blow the device and know everybody else on the road is sober. Knowing there wouldn't be any accident due to drinking and driving. I think you probably would change your mind if you lost some one close to you due to DUI. Mind you we are talking about perfect world here. We know people would find the way to disable it.

[SVTCOBRA]

WOW!!! haha, didn't even look at the date!