Innovative Safety Patent Program for Protecting Professional Drivers

Innovative Safety Patent Program for Professional Drivers

C.O.P. Inc., headquartered in Tama City, Tokyo, has announced that it acquired a patent (No. 7825108) in February 2026 for a unique program designed to prevent health-related accidents among professional drivers. This groundbreaking initiative utilizes existing technologies like digital tachographs and dashboard cameras to visualize "health risks" without increasing on-site workloads. The program aims to create a world where drivers and their families are neither perpetrators nor victims, serving as the only certified menu focused on preventing health-related accidents approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in its 2026 initiative.

The Overlooked Blind Spots in the Transportation Industry

While the use of digital tachographs, AI dashcams, and alcohol detectors has significantly improved the visibility of vehicle movements, health-related accidents continue unabated. The issue lies in the fact that, although the movements of vehicles are visible, the health status of the driver gripping the steering wheel remains obscured from detection systems.

In an era where remote and automated employee check-ins reduce direct human interactions, leveraging technology to monitor the driver’s health becomes essential. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce is at the core of this program.

Zero Additional Workload to Protect All Professional Drivers

The patented program offered by C.O.P. can be implemented without altering existing workflows or devices honed through years of practical experience. By blending existing operational data with proprietary metrics, the program identifies unseen risks, providing timely and relevant information on whom to address and what actions to take.

This service is tailored for all types of professional drivers, including those operating trucks (freight) as well as buses and taxis (passenger).

To alleviate burdens, C.O.P. assumes responsibility for the complex data analysis; hence the additional workload for on-site staff is effectively zero. This philosophy of engaging genuinely with individuals and fostering pride in their work during check-ins was crystallized through nine years of validation in the field prior to this patented program.

Implementation and Future Development

Since its official launch in February 2026, the program has been successfully integrated into five companies across nine locations as of March 5. C.O.P. is committed to expanding its network to protect drivers across various sectors.

Safeguarding the People Who Support Japan’s Infrastructure

Transportation is an indispensable part of Japan's infrastructure that supports daily life. Nevertheless, health-related accidents pose significant risks not only to drivers but also to those around them, potentially leading families into despair in an instant.

This program embodies a protective mechanism that fosters an environment in which workers can operate with vigor, longevity, and pride while behind the wheel. In a time when skilled labor is in short supply, safeguarding the current workforce and ensuring societal safety through structured systems is imperative. C.O.P. aims to collaborate with all transportation operators to achieve a tragedy-free society.

Company Overview

- Company Name: C.O.P. Inc.
- Representative: Yuichi Sakamaki, President
- Location: 3-14-10 Suwa, Tama City, Tokyo
- Incorporation Date: July 2020 (formally established as COP in 2017)
- Business Focus: Safety management consulting for the transportation industry, transportation services
- Achievements: Conducted safety management education programs with 70 companies across 110 locations from July 2020 to September 2025; Implemented health-related accident prevention programs from February 2026 with five companies and nine locations as of March 5, 2026.
- Website: https://cop2020.co.jp