Design Proposal for a Novel Automated Smart System to Curb Mishaps due to Unfocussed Driving

Among various factors that cause road accidents, the use of cell phones during driving is found to be the most critical one. Mobile phone-use, whether involving voice calls, or the reading or texting of messages while driving, lessens the concentration and alertness of the driver, thereby endangering the safety of road users. In this paper, a novel design of an automated smart system for automobiles is proposed, which intends to detect the use of cell phones during driving and subsequently disconnects the mobile data and other multimedia applications remotely, so that it becomes obligatory for the driver to concentrate only on driving. The system is designed in a flexible and convenient way, such that the services could be resumed when the driver slows down the vehicle to a safe speed or stops the vehicle. The voice calls may not be necessarily jammed and the user is free to receive calls provided the vehicle is within the safe speed limit and if detected otherwise, the call may be made to disconnect remotely. This design is motivated by the desire to curb mishaps caused due to distracted drivers, and aims to make automobiles more intelligent and interactive; that does not allow users under unacceptable driving circumstances. The suggested design is simpler to implement, cost effective, easily installable and extendable.