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Version 2014.03.21
EA-450
USER MANUAL
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I. Product introduction
The EA-450 driver fatigue alarm system is the most advanced noncontact method to capture infrared images of people’s eyes and the
PERCLOS algorithms alerts the driver in time to protect your life and
property.
The EA-450 is small and intelligent, it does not block your vision, the
base rotates as needed, the installation is very easy, and it can be
installed right on the dashboard. The EA-450 has a highly integrated
infrared camera, a computer, image processing unit and alarm. The
EA-450 technology is protected by over ten patents.
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II. Alarm theory
A driver may not be aware that they are in danger due to fatigue. A
driver might feel they must continue driving. Our driver fatigue alarm
system reminds the driver that he/she is in a dangerous state. The
EA-450 uses a PERCLOS algorithm to analyze the driver’s fatigue level.
The state of the driver’s eyes is constantly analyzed. The human retina
reflects infra-red light in a manner that can be used to determine the
eye’s condition. This varies just prior to falling asleep. The EA-450
knows you are falling asleep before you close your eyes.
If the EA-450 determines the driver is in a dangerous state a sharp
voice will alert the driver.
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III. Features
Works around the clock, both in the dark or the sun.
Works with sunglasses or prescription glasses.
Leading face recognition technology, patented PERCLOS
algorithms to warn the driver.
Patented mesh membrane pupil detection technology detects
open but sleepy eyes.
In addition to fatigue driving, if the driver does not focus on
driving the system will respond.
Intelligent high-speed recognition, the system can identify
when you are in an urban areas or on the expressway, the
system will automatically raise the alarm sensitivity on
expressway.
Compact, easy to install, will not affect the driver's field of
view.
Automatic sensitivity control, when the driver barely moves,
the system will automatically raise the sensitivity. If he often
turns his head, the alarm sensitivity will be automatically
lowered, to reduce false alarms.
Facial feedback indicator, the green light is on when the angle
between lens and human face is proper.
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IV. Functional process
Two seconds after power is turned on, the green light will flash. At
night the red infrared LEDs can also be seen. After 30 seconds, the
system goes into the active state. The green light means your eyes are
open, the light is off when your eyes closed, or not in view. When it is
first installed, you adjust the position according to green light.
The EA-450 will remind the driver before entering a dangerous driving
status. The human retina will become less and less sensitive to the
light outside, the artificial intelligence software inside the system is
detecting the status continuously, and it will give an audible alarm to
remind the driver take a rest.
The EA-450 can also detect a distracted driver, such as talking with
back-seat passengers, adjusting dashboard controls, reading, texting,
picking up items on the floor, and give audible reminders to prevent
accidents .
The EA-450 response time is typically 2-3 seconds. Detecting items
like looking at the mirror for too long, the alarm reaction time is longer
and then the alarms will sound.
TUNING
While sitting in the normal driving position, power up the EA-450.
After two seconds the EA-450 will emit a power-on tone and light the
STATUS INDICATOR for one second, after which the STATUS
INDICATOR will either dim, flicker, or go off -- depending upon the
extent to which the EA-450 recognizes the driver’s eyes. Adjust the
pan and tilt of the EA-450 unit to maximize the amount of time that
the STATUS INDICATOR remains on.
ALERT STATUS
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To be able to perform its function, the EA-450 requires a brief period
to become familiar with the driver’s face before entering ALERT status.
For most drivers, the EA-450 will enter ALERT status after about a
minute or so of normal driving. For drivers that wear eyeglasses, the
unit may take as long as 5 minutes to enter the ALERT status.
Thereafter, the EA-450 will respond within two seconds to signs of
fatigue or inattention. If the EA-450 is unable to recognize the driver’s
gaze, it will set the PORTRAIT output low after 30 seconds, letting the
monitoring center know that the unit’s view of the driver has been
obstructed.
WARNING METHOD
Upon detecting signs of fatigue or distraction, the EA-450 warns the
driver to “Pay Attention to the Road” while simultaneously sending a
message to the server.
If the driver brings his gaze back to the road or to the EA-450
immediately, the EA-450. However, if the driver fails to respond
quickly to the warning, the EA-450 will set off an audible alarm
sufficient to startle the driver.
During initial testing the EA-450 may at first seem less responsive than
expected. The EA-450 uses Video Analytics to recognize the
characteristics of fatigue and distraction, taking into account
conditions such as facial motion and pupil dilation together with eye
closure. The unit will not respond as quickly to eye closure where
conditions associated with fatigue or distraction are not present. (i.e.,
significant movements or continuous talking immediately preceding
eye closure). Under other eye closure conditions the unit will warn in
about 4-7 seconds. The sensitivity and speaker volume are preset by
the server for typical conditions. If local conditions require different
settings, please contact technical support.
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V. Power requirements
Automobile power can range from 8 to 36 Volts, suitable for both
12V and 24V car batteries.
Very low power consumption, average current is less then 100mA
in 12V systems and 60mA in 24V systems, similar with leakage
from the battery. A 1.0 amp fuse is optional. The absolute
maximum voltage is 35 volts.
Power should be disconnected when the vehicle is off.
VI. Attention:
Do not open or repair the device.
Do not operate the system while driving.
Please handle carefully, do not drop.
Do not use cleaning agents to clean the machine.
Keep away from water or moist conditions.
Do not rip, bend or squeezed the wiring.
The EA-450 does not recognize a person who has only one eye,
white eyebrows, rough scars or wrinkles around eyebrows.
If the temperature in the car is too high the EA-450 may enter a
sleeping mode to avoid damage, the system will re-start when
cool.
If the temperature is well below freezing, the device may not start
immediately; wait for the cabin to warm up.
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VII. Product History
Researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University, working with the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, developed the PERCLOS
algorithm to measure eye closure rates.
VIII. Special legal statement:
Driver fatigue alarm system is only a warning product, and does not
absolutely guarantee your driving safety. Please be advised that EA450 is not responsible for any driving accident.
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Appendix 1: Software Commands
1. Software for EA450 RS232 communication, Version 1.6, Oct 17,
2013
1.1. Voltage levels: +/- 12 volts (see MAX3232 spec).
1.2. Baud: 115,200 bps, N, 8, 1
1.3. Frame Structure
2 Bytes
1 Byte
N Byte(s)
1 Byte
Frame header
Command
DATA
CRC
Byte1 Byte2
Byte3
Byte4 : Byte
N+3
Byte
N+4
Table 1
1.4. CRC = SUM(Byte
1
: Byte
N+3
) only report last Byte. i.e. AA 75
55 40 0D 01 15 0E 20 05. Converting Hex to Decimal ,
summing Decimal, Converting back to Hex
1.4.1. (Hex) AA+75+55+40+0D+01+15+0E+20 = (Decimal)
170+117+85+64+13+01+21+14+32 = (Decimal) 517.
1.4.2. 517 converts to 205 in Hex. Report 05 has the CRC
1.5. All values below are listed in Hex, 0xNN
1.6. Frame Header: AA 75
1.7. Commands:
Direction
Command
Data
CRC
Description
To host
51
00 04 51
51 51 51
B8
Fatigue Alarm has
triggered.
To
camera
55
Speed
Year
Month
Date Hour
Minute
calc
Send current time &
speed data (every 10
seconds). Do not send
while retrieving images.
Speed: 00-FE, Km/hr,
FF=no GPS
Year: 00-FF, 2000+Year,
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2013=0D
Month: 01-0C, Feb=02
Date: 01-1F, 18th=12
Hour: 00-17, 24 hour
clock, 5 PM = 11
Minute: 00-3B
To host
55
04 05 Idle
MaxSpeed
MinSpeed
Status
calc
Idle: 00-FF, minutes
without detecting the
driver
MaxSpeed: 00-FF km/hr.
i.e. 0x3C=60km/hr. A
speeding warning is
spoken when the speed
received is above this
level.
MinSpeed: 00-FE,
Minimum speed to start
Fatigue monitor. Echo
data from 0x85 command
back to host.
Status: Status byte
Bit0: Dormant
Bit1: Alarm blocked by
MinSpeed
Bit2: Alarm triggering, up
to 15 sec.
Bit3: Driver not detected,
use to determine of
camera is blocked or misdirected.
Bit4: Sensitivity, 0 = 2.5
sec, 1 = other
Bit[6:5]: {Any, 20, 30, 45}
km/hr min speed default.
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Set to 11 = 45 Km/hr.
Hardware default is used,
only if MinSpeed=FF
Bit7: Voice alarm sent for
no driver detected
To
camera
56
56 56 56
Type 00
00
calc
Type=0xF5 for Immediate
image (CRC=6C),
0xF6 for last Alarm image
(CRC=6D)
To host
56
Total
PicSize 00
00 Type
0D Image
calc
Total: Two Bytes: total file
size, 5+16+PicSize
PicSize: Two Bytes: i.e. 0A
0C = 2572 bytes
Type: 0xF5 for Immediate
image, 0xF6 for Alarm
image
Image: Image data, JPEG,
160x120, compressed, <
4KB
To
camera
8A
8A 8A 8A
8A 8A 8A
E5
Prepare camera for data
To
camera
83
83 83 83
83 83
Sensitivity
calc
Alarm Sensitivity Control.
Proceeded by 8A
Sensitivity: approximate
delay time to alarm
02: 2.2 seconds
03: 2.9
04: 3.7
05: 4.5
06: 5.3
07: 6.1
08: 6.9
09: 7.7
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0A: 8.5
0B: 15 seconds
FF: Factory default
To
camera
84
84 84 84
84 84
Volume
calc
Volume Control.
Proceeded by 8A
Volume:
00: Speaker Off
01: Low
02: High
FF: Factory default
To
camera
85
85 85 85
85 85
MinSpeed
calc
Set minimum speed to
alarm. Proceeded by 8A
MinSpeed: 00-FE, km/hr.
i.e. 0x14=20km/hr
To
camera
86
86 86 86
86 86
MaxSpeed
calc
Set maximum speed
(speeding) alarm.
Proceeded by 8A
MaxSpeed: 00-FF km/hr.
i.e. 0x3C=60km/hr
Table 2
EA-450: Made In the USA and China
Booklet: Printed in USA
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