Driver Monitoring System

The Driver Monitoring System, also known as Driver Attention Monitor, is a vehicle safety system first introduced by Toyota in 2006 for its and Lexus latest models. It was first offered in Japan on the GS 450h. The system's functions co-operate with the Pre-Collision System (PCS). The system uses infrared sensors to monitor driver attentiveness.  Specifically, the Driver Monitoring System includes a CCD camera placed on the steering column which is capable of eye tracking, via infrared LED detectors.  If the driver is not paying attention to the road ahead and a dangerous situation is detected, the system will warn the driver by flashing lights, warning sounds.  If no action is taken, the vehicle will apply the brakes (a warning alarm will sound followed by a brief automatic application of the braking system). This system is said to be the first of its kind.

In 2008, the Toyota Crown system went further and can detect if the driver is becoming sleepy by monitoring the eyelids.

In 2017, Cadillac adopted the system for use in the CT6. 

In 2019, BMW introduced a similar system in almost its entire range of car models.

Vehicles

Lexus models that have adopted the Driver Monitoring System to date, listed by model year::
2006-2011 Lexus GS 450h (not available as configured in the US market)
2007 Lexus LS 460
2007 Lexus LS 600h
2010 Lexus HS 250h
2010-2018 Lexus GX 460

Toyota models that have adopted the Driver Monitoring System:
2008 Toyota Crown Hybrid (includes drowsiness detection)

Cadillac models that have adopted Driver Monitoring System:

 2017 Cadillac CT6

BMW models have adopted Driver Monitoring System in 2019 in the optional "BMW Live Cockpit Professional" available in:

 BMW 1 Series (F40)
 BMW 2 Series (F44)
 BMW 3 Series (G20)
 BMW 5 Series (G30)
 BMW 6 Series (G32)
 BMW 7 Series (G11)
 BMW 8 Series (G15)
 BMW X3 (G01)
 BMW X4 (G02)
 BMW X5 (G05)
 BMW X6 (G06)
 BMW X7 (G07)
 BMW Z4 (G29)

The infrared cameras are in the top middle part of the instrument cluster, part of iDrive BMW Live Cockpit and driven by BMW Operating System 7.0.

See also
 Driver drowsiness detection

References

External links
  Driver Monitoring System at Lexus.eu
DADS: Driver Alertness Detection System

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