The pdrive incar audiovisual recording system

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The pdrive in-car audiovisual recording system

• Dr. Michael Gatscha
• Zagreb, 29-30 May 2008

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Speed, Longitudinal forces (Acceleration/
Deceleration), Shearing forces (Curve, Steering
manoeuvres)
Environment Camera
GPS 20Hz
48Khz Sound
Driver Camera
vacuum cup (crash-tested)
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Measure-ment of heart activity
Serial Onboard diagnose system (ECO-Drive)
Measurement of distance
Pressure sensors
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event marking system
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Areas of application
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Function remote control for the videostream
Video/Audio cable
date time, drive nr.
speed, braking lateral forces
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Data DVD
Video DVD
Automated analysis of data to measure
achieve-ment of objectives
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• Data sets may be broadcasted via Radio, and e.g.
• recorded, stored and analysed over a central
  server
• sent to instructors PDA (or similar devices)
• sent to a display
• Thus, the broadcasting feature allows efficient
  and real-time feedback for trainees/customers in
  saftey centres, closed circuits, mobile
  locations, etc.

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BRAKE
LEFT
RIGHT
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too close
OK
DISTANCE
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pre-defined maximum forces
too intense
OK
FORCES
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Overview of Programmes

• P Examination Drive
• P Train the Trainer Drive
• P Coaching Drive
• P Test Drive
• P Eco Drive

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P Examination Drive

• Examination Drive is for all observation drives
  where the driver gets really tested and assessed
• The test drive is carried out in normal traffic
  and/or on a pre-defined route. Clients drive with
  their own or provided vehicles. The trip is
  analysed and discussed immediately afterwards,
  the coach gives concrete feedback. A judgement is
  made whether the candidate has passed the exam or
  not.
• Length variable, drives for licensing should
  last for a minimum of 50 mins., in order to
  ensure occurence of various tasks and situations
• Target groups driving license tests for all
  categories, persons who want to get their foreign
  license accepted
• Organisations like the police, ambulance
  services, fire brigade, which have their own
  licenses
• Companies which employ professional drivers and
  have their own licenses (e.g. for taxi drivers,
  bus drivers, cash transporters, drivers for
  dangerous goods, drivers of gas vehicles,
  chauffeurs, etc.).
• Another element would be a test for insurance
  companies an insured client carries out a
  voluntary test drive, his driving style and
  performance is assessed. Safe drivers get cheaper
  insurance rates.

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P Train the Trainer Drive

• The Train the Trainer Drive programme is for
  the training of driving teachers, instructors and
  examiners and evaluation purposes
• The drive is carried out in normal traffic or on
  specific facilities. According to this module,
  instructions, feedback and support are recorded
  during the trip and analysed by a
  master-trainer afterwards.
• Length variable, ranging from a normal driving
  lesson or examination drive over a training
  session to a whole safety training
• Target group All driving teachers, trainers and
  examiners or institutions / companies which want
  to train and evaluate their trainers (e.g.
  driving schools, automobile clubs, etc.)

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P Coaching Drive

• Coaching Drive is meant to be a product for all
  drivers who want to get professional feedback on
  their individual driving performance and to get
  hints tips for their daily driving routine
• The coaching drive is carried out in real driving
  circumstances on public roads with clients own
  vehicles. The trip is analysed and discussed
  immediately afterwards, the coach gives concrete
  feedback
• Length 50 mins. driving, 30 mins. feedback
  discussion
• Target group Older drivers Persons not driving
  a car for a long time Traumatised customers who
  want to regain self-conficence, e.g. after an
  accident Persons who tend to panic in specific
  driving circumstances (e.g. driving through
  tunnels, driving at night)

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P Test Drive

• Test Drive is developed for feedback drives in
  the context of 2nd phase education systems for
  novice drivers, but also for selection and
  further education purposes for professional
  drivers
• The test drive is carried out in real driving
  circumstances on public roads. Clients drive with
  their own or provided vehicles. The trip is
  analysed and discussed immediately afterwards,
  the coach gives concrete feedback, possibly the
  drive is rated, specific consequences (e.g.
  educational measures) may arise from trainers
  assessment
• Length 50 mins. driving, 30 mins. feedback
  discussion professional drivers drive 1,5 hours,
  30 mins. feedback discussion
• Target group Novice drivers, Companies with
  vehicle fleets or specific profiles of
  qualifications for their professional drivers.
  Traffic offenders who want to be re-licensed
  (e.g. in the context of traffic psychological
  testing)

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P ECO Drive

• ECO Drive is a programme for customers to learn
  an economic driving style
• The eco drive is carried out in real driving
  circumstances on public roads. Clients drive with
  their own vehicles. The objective of a first
  drive (45 mins.) is to detect and analyse the
  typical habits (driving style, gear change
  manoeuvres, driving time, fuel consumption).
  Concrete feedback is given immediately
  afterwards. The second drive (carried out on the
  same route) is performed with on-line
  feedback/help from the trainer. The two trips are
  compared afterwards.
• Length 45 mins. first drive, ca. 15 mins.
  discussion, 45 mins. Second drive plus ca. 15
  mins. feedback discussion. Total time 2 hours
  approx.
• Target group all individuals who want to
  reduce/optimise their vehicles fuel consumption
  Companies which want to achieve sustainable fuel
  reductions amongst their vehicle fleet(s)

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Examples for Examination and Eco Drive. In
this context, the driven track and performed
manoeuvres are recorded, similar to a telemetric
system. Optionally, it is possible to record and
display motor data (rpm, pedal angle) or eg.
steering angle over specific interfaces
(especially for permanently equipped vehicles).
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