Products & Services 
The Optalert™ solution encompasses a Driver’s Safety Device and a Fatigue Risk Profiler Managed Service.
OptAlert- DSD
OptAlert- DSD is as an advanced Driver Safety Device. It includes a pair of innovative glasses connected to an in-cab processor. The glasses use pulses of invisible light to constantly measure eye and eyelid movement.
The data is analysed by an in-cab processor to determine the driver's level of drowsiness.
Visual and audio warnings are triggered as soon as the driver shows signs of drowsiness. This allows the driver/operator to take suitable precautionary measures, potentially saving lives and millions of dollars.
Optalert™ also enables drivers to view their fluctuating drowsiness level on a dash mounted indicator, as a score from 0 to 10. The higher the score, the drowsier a driver is. This gives drivers the ability to monitor and manage their drowsiness when it first appears, by implementing the fatigue management procedure of their company.
System components
Glasses
- A choice of 5 different lenses to suit any driving condition
- 100% UV protection, anti glare coating
- Quality scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses
- Glasses can be fitted with prescription lenses
- A choice of 9 different silicon nose pads to provide maximum comfort
The connection point
The connection point is where the driver plugs the Optalert glasses into the Optalert Vehicle System. It allows multi-positioning for driver comfort and includes a quick release system in case of an emergency.
The processor
The processor is the information hub of the system and processes all the data obtained from the Optalert glasses. The data is analysed to determine the driver’s level of drowsiness using Optalert’s patented algorithm. Warnings are triggered as soon as the driver shows signs of drowsiness.Visual indicator
The Optalert system gives drivers minute by minute information on their level of drowsiness and their risk of a drowsy crash. The driver’s fluctuating drowsiness level is displayed as a score from 0 to 10. The higher the score the more drowsy the driver is. The indicator also shows the risk of a drowsy crash (low, medium, high) at the time.
With the aim to have a low drowsiness score, a driver can plan their journey more safely by having additional control over how they manage their fatigue.
As not to distract the drivers from the road, the indicator is passive unless the driver is entering a risky drowsiness event. If the driver wishes to check their drowsiness score, they simply need to wave their finger over the indicator to illuminate the display. The indicator brightness is automatically adjusted for day and night operation.
The JDS score displayed on the indicator consists of three risk signals: 1. Green: Low Risk (Normal) |  |
The speaker
The speaker provides the driver with audible beeps and voice messages, such as "Caution, you are showing signs of drowsiness". Warnings are played at between 95 and 120 decibels (depending on the environment) to allow the driver to hear them clearly, even in loud industrial environments.
Optalert Management e- Reports Service
An optional service, the Optalert Reports program creates a variety of reports from information gathered from the driver, their glasses and the Johns Drowsiness Scale.
Reports such as activity summaries and detailed vehicle logs provide invaluable information for risk management analysis.
The Optalert Reports Program can also be used as a database to manage all Optalert installations and users.
Optalert Product Specifications
Support Software
The Optalert Vehicle System comes with a range of support options:
- Data downloads for reporting
- System updates via USB key
- Configurable warnings (on/off, volume)
- Configurable Digital IO and serial port RS232 on warning messages for integration with third party in-vehicle computers, e.g. data loggers.
System Specifications
- Processor: Power 9-36VDC (1 AMP at peak)
- Operational Temperature: -40 to +80ºC
- Storage Temperature: -40 to +85ºC
Compliance
Optalert glasses and the Optalert Vehicle System comply with FCC (USA) Part 15 Class B, CTick (AUS) Class B and Automotive Standards.
Optalert glasses comply with the Australian Standards:
- AS 2228.2-1992 Spectacles - Spectacle frames
- AS/NZS 1067-2003 Sunglasses and fashion spectacles
- AS NZS 1338.2-1992 Filters for eye protectors - Filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation
