Vibrating Earpiece Seen as Driver Fatigue Buster

Amsterdam-based Safety-Ear Europe says it has developed an affordable fatigue detection device that might prevent many serious accidents every year.

The device ensures that tired drivers hear a sharp beep or feel the device vibrating in the ear as soon as they are at risk of dozing off. Drivers get the warning from a small device worn behind the right ear with the appearance of an ergonomic Bluetooth earphone.
As soon as the driver's head bends forward in a predetermined angle, the Safety-Ear will send the signal.
Dozing off behind the wheel often is a gradual process of which the driver is unaware. The brain's activity progressively decreases, making it difficult for the driver to make the (right) decision of taking a rest period. According to official numbers, more than 60 percent of all drivers have at least once fallen asleep behind the wheel.
Retail price of one Safety-Ear will about $26 U.S.
For more information, visit www.s-ear.com.