Abstract: A device that uses color recognition systems designed to alert distracted drivers/operators in non-moving vehicles, to reduce their time of response to unnoticed external environment color changes. The device provides a method to image a vehicle's external environment color change by detecting and analyzing color variations of the traffic light signals or proceeding vehicle's brake lights. The device can emit a sound and/or vibration when the device recognizes a color change and the operator of the vehicle does not react, as in the case of a distracted operator. The device employs a camera, an accelerometer, a buzzer, an algorithm, a CPU and a power source. The device can be installed on the windshield of a vehicle, fully integrated into a vehicle, or partially integrated, wherein a mobile device App may be employed.

Abstract: A device that uses color recognition systems designed to alert distracted drivers/operators in non-moving vehicles, to reduce their time of response to unnoticed external environment color changes. The device provides a method to image a vehicle's external environment color change by detecting and analyzing color variations of the traffic light signals or proceeding vehicle's brake lights. The device can emit a sound and/or vibration when the device recognizes a color change and the operator of the vehicle does not react, as in the case of a distracted operator. The device employs a camera, an accelerometer, a buzzer, an algorithm, a CPU and a power source. The device can be installed on the windshield of a vehicle, fully integrated into a vehicle, or partially integrated, wherein a mobile device App may be employed.

Abstract: An energy absorbing device for a seat containing an occupant includes a seat frame with legs, a seat pan, and a back member. Attached to the seat is an energy absorbing device fixed to the back member of the seat frame. The energy absorbing device includes an engagement portion fixing the energy absorbing device to the seat frame and an energy absorbing extension having a fixed end integral with the engagement portion, and a protruding end extending toward the seat pan. The seat has a seat belt for the occupant and the belt is attached to a belt support device which extends parallel to the energy absorbing extension. When the occupant is using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension undergoes deformation, and when the occupant is not using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension does not undergo deformation.

Abstract: An energy absorbing device for a seat containing an occupant includes a seat frame with legs, a seat pan, and a back member. Attached to the seat is an energy absorbing device fixed to the back member of the seat frame. The energy absorbing device includes an engagement portion fixing the energy absorbing device to the seat frame and an energy absorbing extension having a fixed end integral with the engagement portion, and a protruding end extending toward the seat pan. The seat has a seat belt for the occupant and the belt is attached to a belt support device which extends parallel to the energy absorbing extension. When the occupant is using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension undergoes deformation, and when the occupant is not using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension does not undergo deformation.