Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Blount, Eric M (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C180S272000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07956757
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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Dean Jason
Kumar Ajith Kuttannair
Lacy Patricia
McNally Christopher
Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Marie, P.A.
Blount Eric M
General Electric Company
O'Brien, Esq. Cian G.
Wawrzyn, Esq. Robert
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