Application US20200383622

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING A MEASUREMENT OF ANXIETY
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US20200383622

1. A computer-implemented method for determining a measurement of anxiety in a vehicle, comprising: (1) (4)

receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within a plurality of areas of the vehicle;

processing the sensor data into metrics associated with a type of measurement, wherein processing of the sensor data is completed by a neural network;

analyzing the processed metrics and determining an anxiety level associated with an occupant of the vehicle; and

training the neural network based on the anxiety level and at least one driving event that is correlated with the anxiety level.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of seat sensors and a plurality of seat belt sensors, wherein the plurality of seat sensors and the plurality of seat belt sensors include pressure sensors and flex sensors that are configured in at least one matrix to sense levels of pressure and biometric data. (2) (0)

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of encoder sensors of an encoder that is included as part of a seat belt retractor mechanism, wherein the plurality of encoder sensors include flex sensors that sense levels of stress placed upon a seat belt of the vehicle. (0)

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of floor sensors, wherein the plurality of floor sensors include pressure sensors that are configured in at least one array to sense levels of force applied to a floor board of the vehicle. (1) (0)

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics associated with the type of measurement includes filtering sensor data received from the plurality of seat sensors, the plurality of seat belt sensors, the plurality of encoder sensors, and the plurality of floor sensors to remove noise artifacts. (1) (0)

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics includes communicating noise filtered sensor data that is received for at least one predetermined period of time to the neural network to process a body position metric, wherein the body position metric is processed based on evaluation of the noise filtered sensor data by the neural network to determine metric values that pertain to the body position of the occupant that indicate a particular level of stress and tension of the occupant. (1) (0)

7. The computer-implemented method of claim 6, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics includes communicating the noise filtered sensor data that is received for at least one predetermined period of time to the neural network to process a fidgeting metric, wherein the fidgeting metric is processed based on evaluation of the noise filtered sensor data by the neural network to determine metric values that pertain to a level of fidgeting exhibited by the occupant that indicates a particular level of stress and tension of the occupant. (1) (0)

10. A system for determining a measurement of anxiety in a vehicle, comprising: (1) (5)

a memory storing instructions when executed by a processor cause the processor to:

receive sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within a plurality of areas of the vehicle;

process the sensor data into metrics associated with a type of measurement, wherein processing of the sensor data is completed by a neural network;

analyze the processed metrics and determining an anxiety level associated with an occupant of the vehicle; and

train the neural network based on the anxiety level and at least one driving event that is correlated with the anxiety level.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of seat sensors and a plurality of seat belt sensors, wherein the plurality of seat sensors and the plurality of seat belt sensors include pressure sensors and flex sensors that are configured in at least one matrix to sense levels of pressure and biometric data. (2) (0)

12. The system of claim 11, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of encoder sensors of an encoder that is included as part of a seat belt retractor mechanism, wherein the plurality of encoder sensors include flex sensors that sense levels of stress placed upon a seat belt of the vehicle. (0)

13. The system of claim 11, wherein receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of floor sensors, wherein the plurality of floor sensors include pressure sensors that are configured in at least one array to sense levels of force applied to a floor board of the vehicle. (1) (0)

14. The system of claim 13, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics associated with the type of measurement includes filtering sensor data received from the plurality of seat sensors, the plurality of seat belt sensors, the plurality of encoder sensors, and the plurality of floor sensors to remove noise artifacts. (1) (0)

15. The system of claim 14, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics includes communicating noise filtered sensor data that is received for at least one predetermined period of time to the neural network to process a body position metric, wherein the body position metric is processed based on evaluation of the noise filtered sensor data by the neural network to determine metric values that pertain to the body position of the occupant that indicate a particular level of stress and tension of the occupant. (1) (0)

16. The system of claim 15, wherein processing the sensor data into metrics includes communicating the noise filtered sensor data that is received for at least one predetermined period of time to the neural network to process a fidgeting metric, wherein the fidgeting metric is processed based on evaluation of the noise filtered sensor data by the neural network to determine metric values that pertain to a level of fidgeting exhibited by the occupant that indicates a particular level of stress and tension of the occupant. (1) (0)

19. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions that when executed by a computer, which includes a processor perform a method, the method comprising: (1) (4)

receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within a plurality of areas of a vehicle;

processing the sensor data into metrics associated with a type of measurement, wherein processing of the sensor data is completed by a neural network;

analyzing the processed metrics and determining an anxiety level associated with an occupant of the vehicle; and

training the neural network based on the anxiety level and at least one driving event that is correlated with the anxiety level.

20. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein analyzing the processed metrics and determining the anxiety level includes passing a body position metric, a fidgeting metric, and a ventilation metric through at least one pre-trained data classifier, wherein the pre-trained data classifier evaluates the metrics against at least one anxiety level determining model that pertains to a body position, a level of fidgeting, and a ventilation rate of an individual experiencing one or more levels of anxiety. (0)

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Application US20200383622

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING A MEASUREMENT OF ANXIETY

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