VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HEARTBEAT FREQUENCY USING STEERING WHEEL PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY SENSOR

A vehicle equipped with a computer system capable of diagnosing a pulseless condition in the driver. The vehicle includes a steering wheel with photoplethysmography sensors positioned around its circumference to measure arteriolo-capillary pulse wave intervals when the driver grips the steering wheel. The computer system is connected to the steering wheel sensors, a proximity sensor system, rear tail lights, a navigation system, and an audio system. The computer system analyzes the time interval between consecutive arteriolo-capillary pulse waves and determines if it exceeds a predetermined time interval. If the predetermined time interval is exceeded, the computer system will perform steps for the safety of the driver.