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mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,247 Points:493,010 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 12:25:26 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Keeping drivers focused on driving is a big part of the job description for Jeff Greenberg, senior technical leader for Ford Motor Co. Research and Advanced Engineering. How to do that, despite the increasing number of gadgets and distractions in cars? One way to cut down on distracted driving is through “biometric” information, Greenberg said. “Biometric information could make the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature much more intelligent,” he said at a press briefing at Ford in Dearborn, Mich. earlier this week. “It wouldn’t be just for the average person, it could be for you, specifically Visit Forbes for full article

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Keeping drivers focused on driving is a big part of the job description for Jeff Greenberg, senior technical leader for Ford Motor Co. Research and Advanced Engineering.

How to do that, despite the increasing number of gadgets and distractions in cars? One way to cut down on distracted driving is through “biometric” information, Greenberg said.

“Biometric information could make the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature much more intelligent,” he said at a press briefing at Ford in Dearborn, Mich. earlier this week. “It wouldn’t be just for the average person, it could be for you, specifically

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mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,328 Points:568,120 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 9:31:10 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse This is a joke, right?
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,059 Points:1,626,150 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 9:13:31 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse EExcuse me
dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,787 Points:407,450 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 8:36:33 PM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse Carmakers will get the hang of it.
SachiCat Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:97 Points:568,465 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 9:13:08 AM Ignore SachiCat Report Abuse Some drivers need reminders to chill out, especially when idiots cut you off. May cut down road rage, accidents.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,937 Points:723,315 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 8:00:20 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I Like!!! Maybe it will slow some of these FOOLISH drivers down!!!!
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,518 Points:387,695 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 5:46:07 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Too funny!
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 5:20:53 AM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse OK
Rich1430 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:761 Points:257,340 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 1:03:50 AM Ignore Rich1430 Report Abuse Great comment too_darned_high. I agree.
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,296 Points:758,315 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 12:21:56 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse What has this world come to, now we are carrying on conversations with no humans. No we will be able to feel like Michael Knight and be shown up by our car.
KE4YBZ All-Star Author Knoxville Posts:578 Points:558,060 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 12:10:27 AM Ignore KE4YBZ Report Abuse We've all waited for the day that cars will drive themselves, after we tell them where to go. Kind of like a computerized chauffer. Well, we ain't there yet... so drive your car, and leave the cell phone and text devices alone!
too_darned_high Sophomore Author Indianapolis Posts:211 Points:335,085 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 11:25:42 PM Ignore too_darned_high Report Abuse Title: "Some Day, Your Car Could Tell You To Take A Chill Pill" My answer: "Shut up and get back in the back seat! I'M driving, not YOU!"
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,298 Points:1,902,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 11:15:26 PM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse right
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,687 Points:537,070 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 11:15:19 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Soon our species will be extinct, because we're too lazy for everyday life.
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,959 Points:1,768,845 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 11:15:09 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse More big brother
SaturnSC Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,051 Points:831,725 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 11:13:09 PM Ignore SaturnSC Report Abuse Like I would listen
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,032 Points:700,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 10:36:31 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Not sure I like the sound of this.
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,494 Points:914,030 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 9:41:07 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I don't think I would want my car telling me what to do. Plus I'm sure it would be sending reports to someone like your insurance carrier.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,867 Points:1,517,355 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 8:24:20 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Hope it can tell you're angry about having to pay for this.
pumaMN Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,553 Points:337,015 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 7:05:44 PM Ignore pumaMN Report Abuse yea
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,759 Points:786,705 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 6:52:16 PM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse don't need all this computerized crap; JUST DRIVE.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,073 Points:796,175 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 6:30:14 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse In the future these cars will probably be able to lock the doors and give ya ticket.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:4,227 Points:1,073,505 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 6:17:30 PM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse These sensors and reports will probably be options not standard equipment.
werich44 Champion Author California Posts:1,852 Points:467,980 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 6:15:03 PM Ignore werich44 Report Abuse Still down the road for awhile.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,744 Points:665,150 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 6:04:43 PM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse I've already got one of those - she sits next to me.
lonewolf_947 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,277 Points:575,710 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 4:35:01 PM Ignore lonewolf_947 Report Abuse You let the computers do everything & eventually you'll be replaced also.........
Tracer2008 All-Star Author Alberta Posts:540 Points:312,445 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 4:30:23 PM Ignore Tracer2008 Report Abuse Why not just have the car drive itself!? I vote against this idea, I don't need my car changing music on me or deciding whats best for me... Technology is really setting us back... Forget nanny state, more like baby state (Hey driver, want your bottle?)
buckets42 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,690 Points:329,550 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 4:13:17 PM Ignore buckets42 Report Abuse wow
GocartMozart Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,844 Points:1,302,730 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 4:06:25 PM Ignore GocartMozart Report Abuse Gotta hand it to Ford. More cutting-edge R&D is what our country needs to compete successfully in the global market. Alan Mulally (Ford CEO) is the man. Unfortunately, it's rare to see such courageous, forward-thinking executive leadership these days.
brbts Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,633 Points:774,415 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 3:37:48 PM Ignore brbts Report Abuse Can they keep drivers from being distracted??? I still don't trust computers in the cars taking over.
bisonjim Champion Author Florida Posts:1,050 Points:205,255 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 3:32:44 PM Ignore bisonjim Report Abuse I can hear the computer now, "Nothing can go wrong....go wrong....go wrong....go wrong"
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,824 Points:863,460 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 3:27:20 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse to many gadgets ruin car. too much can go wrong
tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,378 Points:842,190 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 3:14:28 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse Would this fall into the 'good ,bad and ugly? or just good portion?
tatker Champion Author Asheville Posts:1,960 Points:558,855 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:50:49 PM Ignore tatker Report Abuse G good the sooner the better
BUSMAN1105 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,152 Points:1,169,070 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:44:21 PM Ignore BUSMAN1105 Report Abuse I NEED ONE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,249 Points:1,018,785 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:43:31 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse I like the sound of that.
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:6,148 Points:1,274,535 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:42:12 PM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse I like the sound of that. Too much distracted driving today.
MusicalMan7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:597 Points:93,330 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:38:16 PM Ignore MusicalMan7 Report Abuse I seen people who could use one of these...
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,546 Points:1,171,835 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:37:20 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Sounds good, let's all chill this 4th of July week:)
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,590 Points:686,225 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:24:06 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse More gadgets! Now the car knows my moods?
Ken2OD Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,062 Points:1,969,990 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:17:41 PM Ignore Ken2OD Report Abuse My pharmacy's computer keeps calling us when to take our prescriptions. God, I hate that voice.
bigthighs All-Star Author Tucson Posts:550 Points:52,965 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 2:15:37 PM Ignore bigthighs Report Abuse huh
car253 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,293 Points:1,468,620 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 1:53:10 PM Ignore car253 Report Abuse Dumb and Dumber.
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FuelishGuy All-Star Author Edmonton Posts:796 Points:924,560 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 1:37:16 PM Ignore FuelishGuy Report Abuse Should be manditory equipment for those who are prone to road rage who feel they shouldn't have to share the road ...and all the other crap that happens when driving on them.
meander61 Rookie Author Nashville Posts:8 Points:8,985 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 1:29:00 PM Ignore meander61 Report Abuse Yikes! Not for me!
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Rehorsehay All-Star Author California Posts:871 Points:45,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 1:22:14 PM Ignore Rehorsehay Report Abuse I am not going to say what I am thinking! Trust me its disturbing! Smile!
LostInNY Champion Author New York Posts:1,711 Points:646,845 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 1:15:10 PM Ignore LostInNY Report Abuse woud they put in a whack-a-mole station for me? I don't like pills....
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