Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (DV)

Puttur, Nov 7: 'Drowsy driving' or sleepiness during driving, especially during long-distance travel, has proven to be hazardous in a number of instances. Staying awake and alert while operating a motor vehicle is absolutely essential to prevent any chance of a road accident, but it is not always easy for those who drive for long hours especially during night.

Now, a young boy studying in 9th standard has come up with an invention to solve this problem. Chinmayi Gowda, a student of Jnanodaya Bethany English Medium School, Nellyadi has invented a device which prevents drivers from dozing off behind the wheel.

Son of Chandrashekar and Chethana, residents of Dharmadagala in Shishila, Beltangady, Chinmay utilized the lockdown period in the wake of coronavirus pandemic and spent all his time in designing the innovative equipment. After inventing this device called 'Lifeline' spectacles, Chinmayi wished to participate at a national-level competition, but could not due to various reasons.

He drew inspiration for the project from his experience. Chinmayi Gowda has to travel from his residence to his school via national highway 75, which witnesses frequent road accidents. After learning that most of the accidents occur due to drivers falling asleep, Chinmayi decided to invent a device which will avoid accidents by preventing drivers from falling asleep during night travel or driving long distance.

Features of the device

Drivers of heavy vehicles and light vehicles, due to fatigue or other reasons, often feel drowsy at the wheel, resulting in tragic road accidents. The spectacles designed by Chinmayi will prevent drivers from falling asleep. Though the device looks like normal spectacles, when a person wears it, if he or she closes eyes for more than 2 seconds, the device automatically issues a beep sound and the spectacles will start to vibrate, will not stop until the individual opens his/her eyes. The device has been designed using an eye blink sensor, a nano chip, beep sound instrument, a vibrator and a small battery of 9 watts.

"A series of accidents on the road led me to invent this device. I hope to design various other equipment in future. I received a lot of support from my parents, school principal, teachers and classmates," says Chinmayi.

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