System and method for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system
US7956757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system. The system includes a controller configured to initiate an alert countdown upon determining a lack of input received from the operator during an operation of the powered system. The controller is configured to communicate an alert to the operator during the alert countdown. Additionally, the controller is configured to measure a response time of the operator to the alert. A method is also provided for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system.
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