Measurement and validation of interaction and communication
US6230121A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of monitoring an individual's interactions, by recording a value of an interaction parameter of the individual (such as conversational speech) using a measurement device, storing the value of the interaction parameter with an associated geographic coordinate, and generating a report, including the value of the interaction parameter and the associated geographic coordinate. The report can further include a timeframe associated with the particular value of the interaction parameter. The global positioning system (GPS) can be used to provide the geographic data. The directional orientation (attitude) of the individual may further be measured and used to facilitate selection of one or more other subjects as recipients of the communication (i.e., when the individual is facing one or more of the subjects). Analysis and report generation is accomplished at a remote facility which supports multiple measurement devices, so each device sends a unique identifier which distinguishes the particular measurement device.
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