Real time driver drowsiness detection based on driver’s face image behavior using a system of human computer interaction implemented in a smartphone

Abstract

The main reason for motor vehicular accidents is the driver drowsiness. This work shows a surveillance system developed to detect and alert the vehicle driver about the presence of drowsiness. It is used a smartphone like small computer with a mobile application using Android operating system to implement the Human Computer Interaction System. For the detection of drowsiness, the most relevant visual indicators that reflect the driver’s condition are the behavior of the eyes, the lateral and frontal assent of the head and the yawn. The system works adequately under natural lighting conditions and no matter the use of driver accessories like glasses, hearing aids or a cap. Due to a large number of traffic accidents when driver has fallen asleep this proposal was developed in order to prevent them by providing a non-invasive system, easy to use and without the necessity of purchasing specialized devices. The method gets 93.37% of drowsiness detections.