Shared attention detection system and method

Details Shared attention detection system and method Shared attention detection system and method

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Swarthout, Brent A. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C348S696000, C396S263000, C600S595000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07106204

ABSTRACT:
An attention detection system detects a condition of shared attention of plural persons. The system includes plural body language detectors each associated with a different person for detecting body language of the associated person. An analyzer receives body language information from the body language detectors, analyzes the body language of the persons and determines when said body language information indicates shared attention between the persons. The attention detection system generates a signal that captures an image of the shared attention.

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