Artificial Passenger - device of IBM that engage a vehicle operator by carrying on conversations, controlling the vehicle

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The Artificial Passenger is a telematic device

developed by IBM that interacts verbally to reduce the likelihood of a

vehicle operator falling asleep at the controls. The Artificial

Passenger is equipped to engage a vehicle operator by carrying on

conversations, playing verbal games, controlling the vehicle's stereo

system, and so on. It also monitors the driver's speech patterns to

detect fatigue, and in response can suggest that the driver take a break

or get some sleep. The Artificial Passenger may also be integrated with

wireless services to provide weather and road information, driving

directions, and so on. Specifically Artificial Passenger is-

Natural language e-companion.

Sleep preventive device in cars to overcome drowsiness.

Life safety system