The Emporia Gazette

Posted on April 5 at 11:23 p.m.

Banning hand held phones is step one in saving lives, but let’s face it, connectivity gives us competitive edge. If we turn off our cell phones, we will be at a disadvantage by the next person who is still using it.

What is need is not more legislation, enforcement or Disconnectyivity. What we need is managed middle ground that's based on safety and Facts

THE TRUE DATA FROM THE FIELD shows that
1- 43% of accidents occur when the phone rings in and drivers try to answer. (NO CONVERSTATION YET)
2- 23% of accidents occur when a driver tries to dial a number, Similar to texting. (NO CONVERSATION YET)
3- The remainder caused by multiple reasons including conversation.

This data was confirmed more then once by studies in Japan and referenced by many U.S. scientists as well as NHTSA.

This managed middle ground should create order in the vehicle and give priority to driving tasks over other activities, but still enable other activities while helping keep/or even assuring Eyes on the Road and Hands on the Wheel. Such engineering should be based on real world data

We have developed, proved and globally patented a system that balances the entire driving experience with emphasis on safety, but still allowing drivers to use communication technologies while driving. Our system has the following key features:

1- Hands are monitored to be on the steering wheel, this enables configuration to enable or disable devices when hands status is not compliant with safety.

2- The driver controls all accessories, including cell phones from “thumb gesture” on the steering wheel. (Yes, texting is possible if the laws allow it)

3- Incoming communications are silenced when Drivers are passing, merging, changing lanes, turn signal engaged, etc, (So as not to surprise the driver).

4- Any information, whether from a caller ID or navigation direction is given verbally to the driver, so there's no need to look at a screen.

5- System is calibrated to driver’s skills and experience so a teen aged driver is given certain allowances and elderly drivers are provided more assistant.

6- System is geographically aware based on Navigation data of curves, lights, stop signs and other legal boundaries and can warn driver’s to slow down or modify behavior when distracted

We need to stay connected to stay competitive, but we need to do it safely. What we need is to educate our legislative bodies to require a device like ours on every vehicle. This will auatomatically enforce driving & calling rules without the need to have a policeman for every drivers.

88% of people that see our demo say they’ll buy such a device while 87% think of it as the safest thing as compared to what’s out there. Please contact us on www.actplace.net .
Thank you: Mouhamad A. Naboulsi, president Applied Computer Technologies, Inc.
www.actplace.net

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