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National Sleep Foundation Study Results Show Drowsy Driving Begins During Teen Years

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving. Teens reported driving drowsy at high rates, especially considering their status as new drivers. Teens also said school and job commitments were the top factors keeping them from getting the sleep they need to drive alert. A corresponding NSF survey of US adult drivers showed similar results about the top contributors to their drowsiness behind the wheel, but with greater frequency of driving while drowsy. Teens and adults called drowsy driving "highly-risky."

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  • New survey of teen drivers shows attitudes and actions about impaired driving, implications for sleep health
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving.
  • National Sleep Foundation's survey results show drowsy driving begins during the teen years.
  • National Sleep Foundation's 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey was fielded as part of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® , NSF's annual campaign to help Americans get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who get behind the wheel while sleep deprived.
  • Overall, teens know the risks of drowsy driving, but don't think it's as risky as other forms of impaired driving," said Joseph Dzierzewski, PhD, Vice President, Research and Scientific Affairs, National Sleep Foundation.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, October 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2023 will be November 5-11. NSF encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when alert and refreshed. NSF's annual campaign goal is to help the public understand the risks of this form of impaired driving and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep deprived.

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  • WASHINGTON, October 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2023 will be November 5-11.
  • "Drowsy driving is impaired driving.
  • NSF independently produces Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and all related official educational content.
  • NSF's drowsy driving prevention resources are available on www.theNSF.org .

Chicco USA and AAA Release New Analysis Underscoring Importance of Car Seat and Passenger Restraint Use as Baby Safety Month Gets Underway

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New analysis from AAA, which examined five years of crash data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, points to the lack of proper child restraint use among children injured or killed in car crashes. The results of this analysis, released by AAA and car seat leader Chicco USA as Baby Safety Month gets underway, uncovered that nearly half (48%) of children aged 10 and under who were injured and half (51%) who were killed in car crashes were either using a vehicle seatbelt prematurely or no restraint instead of a car seat.

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  • The results of this analysis, released by AAA and car seat leader Chicco USA as Baby Safety Month gets underway, uncovered that nearly half (48%) of children aged 10 and under who were injured and half (51%) who were killed in car crashes were either using a vehicle seatbelt prematurely or no restraint instead of a car seat.
  • This September, Chicco USA and AAA are collaborating to spotlight the importance of effective car seat use, sharing tips and resources for parents to keep their children safe while on the road.
  • "We're pleased to collaborate with Chicco to help deliver critical information about car seat use to parents and other caregivers."
  • During Child Passenger Safety Week, parents looking for a new car seat or booster seat can take advantage of a special 20% off offer from Chicco.

Dart Transit Selects Trimble Instinct and Video Intelligence Fleet Management Solutions for Improved Driver Experience and Safety

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Dart Transit Company, based in Eagan, Minn, has selected Trimble's Instinct driver experience and Video Intelligence fleet management solutions.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Dart Transit Company, based in Eagan, Minn, has selected Trimble's Instinct driver experience and Video Intelligence fleet management solutions.
  • Dart will be implementing the Trimble technologies across its fleet of more than 1,000 trucks to create a more connected driver and fleet management experience, while improving the safety, compliance and efficiency of its fleet.
  • "Together, Instinct and Video Intelligence will provide Dart with an intuitive experience, seamlessly connecting drivers, fleet managers and safety personnel."
  • To learn more about Trimble's fleet management solutions including Instinct and Video Intelligence, visit: https://transportation.trimble.com/trimble-driver and https://transportation.trimble.com/products/video-intelligence .

SAT and emotion3D showcase next-level sensor fusion driver monitoring system at CES 2023 and collaborate with Garmin

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Driver monitoring systems that detect driver drowsiness and distraction to warn accordingly are crucial for reducing road accidents.

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  • Driver monitoring systems that detect driver drowsiness and distraction to warn accordingly are crucial for reducing road accidents.
  • So far, driver drowsiness monitoring has been implemented by using only one sensing modality such as steering input or camera-based analysis of the driver’s face.
  • By combining different skills and technologies with Garmin and emotion3D it will be possible to deliver an innovative drowsiness monitoring system.”
    “Sensor fusion will become a standard in in-cabin sensing.
  • We are excited to collaborate with SAT and Garmin to make a big step towards improved drowsiness detection.” says Florian Seitner, CEO of emotion3D.

Winter Car Safety Kits Can Save Lives

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A winter storm can hit at any time, and if motorists are not prepared, they could suffer serious injury or even death waiting to be rescued in freezing conditions. One way to ensure survival is to create or purchase a winter car safety kit.

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  • Winter car safety kits can help motorists ride out the storm and save lives says Cava Law
    SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A winter storm can hit at any time, and if motorists are not prepared, they could suffer serious injury or even death waiting to be rescued in freezing conditions.
  • One way to ensure survival is to create or purchase a winter car safety kit.
  • According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, two thousand (2,000) roadway deaths occur every winter.
  • A winter car safety kit needs to include everything required to survive.

RISK OF DROWSY DRIVING INCREASES AS WE LEAVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEHIND

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As daylight savings time ends and we move our clocks back an hour this weekend, the risk of drowsy driving increases as we do more driving in darkness.   

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As daylight savings time ends and we move our clocks back an hour this weekend, the risk of drowsy driving increases as we do more driving in darkness.
  • The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that fatigue-related crashes also result in 109,000 injuries and $100 billion in financial losses each year.
  • Drowsy driving is especially prevalent among teens, who tend to keep late hours and think they can function on minimal sleep.
  • Some common remedies like blasting the radio or opening the car windows are not effective at avoiding drowsiness while driving.

Seoul Robotics Introduces Industry’s Most Accurate Wrong-Way Driving Detection System

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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WWD utilizes LiDAR sensors and a LiDAR Processing Unit equipped with Seoul Robotics patented 3D perception software, SENSR.

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  • WWD utilizes LiDAR sensors and a LiDAR Processing Unit equipped with Seoul Robotics patented 3D perception software, SENSR.
  • "Smart city technology has the power to save lives, and Seoul Robotics is dedicated to developing the industry's most advanced smart solutions to improve road safety," said Jerone Floor, Vice President of Products and Solutions at Seoul Robotics.
  • Founded in 2017, Seoul Robotics has partnered with OEMs, system integrators, and government agencies around the world to diversify the use of 3D data.
  • Seoul Robotics has offices in Seoul, Munich, California, and Raleigh and is backed by leading global financial institutions.

CaseWorthy, Inc. Acquires Leading Aging Services Software Company Accessible Solutions, Inc.

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CaseWorthy, Inc, backed by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group ("STG"), has made a majority investment in Accessible Solutions, Inc., a software provider enabling aging service agencies to manage their nutritional, home care, and at home healthcare programs through its ServTracker software offering.   This partnership includes a significant investment to strengthen Accessible Solutions' software for aging service agencies and provide a more robust solution for multi-program social service and governmental agencies.

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  • Leading Aging Services Software Company to be Acquired by Salt Lake City Based Case Management Company.
  • This partnership includes a significant investment to strengthen Accessible Solutions' software for aging service agencies and provide a more robust solution for multi-program social service and governmental agencies.
  • "We are excited to leverage Accessible Solutions' presence in the aging services market to expand CaseWorthy's core mission of enabling administration and day-to-day management of mission-critical human service programs.
  • Aging services is a significant component of the social service ecosystem, and the combination creates a leading provider of case management and workflow solutions for service providers," said Rushi Kulkarni, Managing Director at STG.

2021's Worst Red-Light Runners Caught on Video

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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In the latest in the company's annual series, this year's video vividly reinforces that red-light running is one of the most dangerous traffic scenarios on American roads.

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  • In the latest in the company's annual series, this year's video vividly reinforces that red-light running is one of the most dangerous traffic scenarios on American roads.
  • The examples showcased in the video could have been captured anywhere and yielded similar disturbing results.
  • "By deploying more intelligent transportation systems such as road safety cameras, communities are empowered to help improve driver behavior and reduce crashes.
  • Red-light and speed safety enforcement programs are known to deter and reduce dangerous driving behaviors that create needlessly unsafe conditions on our roads.