Abstract: A system for preventing sleep in vehicle operators can include a user device and a mat operatively connected to the user device and positioned on a driver-side floor of a vehicle. The mat can be configured to, via one or more processors, receive an enablement signal from the user device; and in response to receiving the enablement signal, cause a haptic effects generator to generate vibrations within the mat.

Abstract: A system for preventing sleep in vehicle operators can include a user device and a mat operatively connected to the user device and positioned on a driver-side floor of a vehicle. The mat can be configured to, via one or more processors, receive an enablement signal from the user device; and in response to receiving the enablement signal, cause a haptic effects generator to generate vibrations within the mat.

Abstract: A floor mat suitable for a vehicle is shown in FIG. 1 includes a circuit for operating remotely controllable devices both inside a vehicle or outside a vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, a floor mat receives email from a wireless email device such as a BLACKBERRY, performs a text-to-voice recognition process on the contents of the email, and outputs a voice signal to a speaker such that the email is read to the user. This allows a user to review email messages without taking his or her eyes away from the road.

Abstract: A floor mat suitable for a vehicle is shown in FIG. 1 includes a circuit for operating remotely controllable devices both inside a vehicle or outside a vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, a floor mat receives email from a wireless email device such as a BLACKBERRY, performs a text-to-voice recognition process on the contents of the email, and outputs a voice signal to a speaker such that the email is read to the user. This allows a user to review email messages without taking his or her eyes away from the road.

Abstract: A floor mat suitable for a vehicle is shown in FIG. 1 includes a circuit (1) for operating remotely controllable devices (20) both inside a vehicle or outside a vehicle. In another embodiment, a floor mat is equipped with a transponder that will respond to interrogation systems such as those commonly used at two booths on highways, bridges and tunnels. In another embodiment, a GPS receiver is incorporated into the floor mat along with a transmitter that will transmit the location of the motor vehicle to a remote tracking station.