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Method and apparatus for determining the attentional focus of individuals within a group

US10453355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 22, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2032

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  • 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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