Driver drowsiness detection using single-channel dry EEG

An estimation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that an average of 83000 vehicle accidents is the direct result of driver drowsiness in each year from 2005 to 2009 [1]. Another estimation from the Massachusetts Special Commission in 2009 shows that there could be about 1.2 million and 500,000 injuries annually caused by drowsy driving, resulting in 60,000 injuries and 8,000 fatalities [2]. Typical reasons causing drowsy driving include sleep issues, risky driving patterns, the use of sedating medications or alcohol, and interactions among these factors [1].