Seat Belt Cover for Monitoring the Driver’s Physiological Functions – Laboratory Prototype

Cardiovascular diseases rank among the leading causes of death in Slovakia. Motor vehicle drivers, in particular, represent a highly vulnerable group. They are not only more prone to these conditions, but any health complications they experience can have fatal consequences for themselves and other road users. In response to this issue, we have developed an innovative device designed to monitor the health status of drivers in real time. This device incorporates advanced technologies to measure various aspects of cardiac activity, including electrocardiography, seismocardiography, gyrocardiography, and phonocardiography, along with monitoring body temperature and respiratory activity. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical specifications of this device and its potential for enhancing the prevention and early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases among professional drivers.