Method and apparatus for determining the attentional focus of individuals within a group
US10453355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B19/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to effectively determine the attentional focus of each of a plurality of individuals, such as the members of a group. In the context of a method, information is received identifying an attentional focus of each of a plurality of individuals. The method also includes determining, with a processor, a relationship between a threshold and a number of individuals with an attentional focus having a predefined association with a location. Further, the method includes causing an action to be performed based upon the relationship.
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