Savari Inc. — Department of Transportation SBIR Phase I: 121FM2
Savari Inc. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Transportation.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Transportation in a technical approach.
- Watch for Phase II follow-ons from the same firm/topic family — that conversion path is where budgets and transition pressure rise.
- Obligated amount $149,455. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
- Topic code 121FM2 links this award to a solicitation family — search the same topic stem for incumbents and recompete timing.
- Amount
- $149,455
- Agency
- Department of Transportation
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- 121FM2
- Solicitation
- DTRT5712RSBIR1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- CA
- Period
- 2012-05-30 → 2012-11-30
Description
Distracted driving could have severe repercussions leading to loss of life, loss of property, and expensive lawsuits. While there can be many reasons for the driver to get distracted, research shows that the probability of accidents from texting/web-surfing while driving is an order of magnitude higher. Although federal law prohibits texting by operators of commercial vehicles and has strict penalties, its enforcement due to difficulty of detection has been a shortcoming. We propose a solution by which such a violation can be detected and recorded. Our technical proposal for detection requires a combination of an on-board unit (OBU) and a smartphone. Furthermore, we also outline a larger concept of operations spanning insurance agencies, law enforcement, the trucking companies, and the drivers. We describe the role that each of these agencies can play in reducing the overall violations and the feedback mechanisms involved.