Use of Vehicle Breathalyzers in the Reduction of DUI Deaths

Yousif, Evan; Alali, Dafer; Aldakhl, Surah; Zohdy, Mohamed

doi:10.1109/iemtronics52119.2021.9422629

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“…Globally, to prevent and minimize alcohol-related impaired driving, a range of counter measures mainly based on deterrence theory, which will be successful only if drivers feel they will be caught and punished, are in place [2]. Most drivers perceived that there was a low probability of getting caught by authorities since, for many years, alcohol tests for intoxicated drivers relied on the testing of urine and blood among the drivers [10]. The authorities typically use the Field Sobriety Test to assess a driver suspected of being drunk [11,12].…”

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“…This non-invasive method provides a quick and efficient way to determine an individual's alcohol level, making it a valuable tool in preventing drunk driving [21]. The results obtained are thought to be accurate enough to be used in an alcohol intoxication conviction [10]. Nevertheless, the distance between the breathalyzer and the person who is tested affects the data acquired.…”

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Preventing Impaired Driving Using IoT on Steering Wheels Approach

Abdul Razak,

Yogarayan,

Ullah

2024

HighTech. Innov. J.

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To drive safely, one must be attentive, coordinated, have good judgment, and be able to respond quickly to changing conditions. In certain countries, improving safety may depend largely on reducing the number of impaired drivers on the road. Therefore, solutions are required to reduce the risk that is posed on the road by drivers who have been consuming alcohol while driving. Previous research has proposed the use of sensors for detecting driver impairment caused by alcohol intoxication. However, relying on a gas sensor alone may not be appropriate for detection. To reduce drunk driving, this study proposes an Internet of Things (IoT)-based tool that measures heart rate and analyzes the breath of a driver for traces of alcohol. The tool represents a vehicle that is made up of a DC motor. In the circumstance that the tool detects a higher than resting heart rate in the driver as well as an amount of alcohol in the driver’s breath sample, the tool will immediately power down the DC motor and send an SMS to the registered emergency contact with the driver’s precise position using the GPS module. The initial prototype demonstrates the tool as a potential aftermarket accessory for vehicles. The implication of this paper is that the designed tool might be of practical use to researchers in their attempts to determine and obtain information on alcohol intoxication. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-02-012 Full Text: PDF

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Preventing Impaired Driving Using IoT on Steering Wheels Approach

Abdul Razak,

Yogarayan,

Ullah

2024

HighTech. Innov. J.

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“…Breathalyzers are commonly used by law enforcement for diagnosing blood alcohol content (BAC) in intoxicated drivers. 20 BAC breathalyzers are even available for purchase in the public marketplace for personal use for monitoring alcohol. 21 The challenges and drawbacks of current BAC breathalyzers are that (1) they are not continuously monitoring, (2) they are dependent on many factors including the rate and quantity of exhaled breath from the user, (3) suffer from the presence of many interferents (i.e., other particles in the breath.)…”

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Review—Micro-Fuel Cell Principal Biosensors for Monitoring Transdermal Volatile Organic Compounds in Humans

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Knowledge of transduction mechanisms in biosensing applications paves the way for ultrasensitive and dynamic detection in living systems. Real-world biosensing applications where ultrasensitivity and dynamic detection are paramount include monitoring the anesthetic agent concentration during surgery; the slightest variation in concentration can potentially result in a life-threatening overdose or, on the other end of the spectrum, the patient's awareness during the procedure. We review the benefits and functions of the transcutaneous biosensor device compared with other current technology and discuss the sensor's capability to accurately measure volatile anesthetic gas concentration in blood using fuel cell technology. We review fundamental concepts of fuel-cell technology for bio-sensing applications. The fuel cell sensor can also continuously monitor other volatile organic compounds making it versatile with numerous potential applications.

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