Method and apparatus for operator condition monitoring and...

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2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2625)

Image analysis

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Personnel identification

C382S115000, C382S117000, C382S190000, C340S575000, C340S576000, C180S272000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07027621

ABSTRACT:
A system using passive infrared imaging of the face and other body parts of an operator to obtain observables by automatically extracting features from a sequence of images, analyzing the extracted features, and then assessing the results for indicators of performance of a task by the operator in order to provide early warning of potential cognitive or motor impairment and thereby facilitate risk reduction and quality maintenance. The infrared condition monitoring system (IR-CMS) serves to a) assess cognitive and/or physical readiness to perform a particular task; b) provide condition assessment feedback to the subject and his appropriate supervisors; c) activate measures to increase short-term alertness and other readiness factors; d) limit potential risks by restricting the subject's access, responsibility, or authority; and e) facilitate rapid medical treatment, evacuation, quarantine, re-training, or counseling as appropriate. The same condition monitoring and assessment system can also be used during training and simulator exercises to evaluate personnel for assignment.

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