Philippine E-Journals

Design and Development of Electronically Controlled Light Sensor Anti-Glare Visor Device (ECLSAGVD) for Cars

Joseph C. Par | Carlos C. Santos | Apollo F. Mambiar

 

Abstract:

This paper focuses on the design and development of an Electronically Controlled Light Sensor Anti-Glare (ECLSAGVD) for cars to enhance road safety and driving. It seeks to achieve the following: a) to evaluate the effectiveness of the device under various driving conditions; and (b) acceptability of the ECLSAGVD as perceived by the users and experts. The device is composed mainly of a sensor, controller circuit, PIC micro controller, gearbox motor, and anti-glare mirror. The controller circuit automatically controls the high beam headlight of the vehicle. The effectiveness of the device was measured according to the perceived reaction time of the ECLSAGVD to the distance of the approaching vehicles. This was also tested on different routes / roads and different weather conditions. The acceptability of the ECLSAGVD was measured using a questionnaire to 60 respondents, classified as users and experts. The device is highly acceptable as perceived by the respondents.