Abstract: |
Methods and apparatus for monitoring fatigue and notifying an individual are described. The individual may be an operator of a vehicle, equipment, or machine, a student, or other person that may experience fatigue. Motion of the individual is monitored to detect a predescribed motion in response to a stimulus to first determine a base responsiveness profile. Afterwards, a current responsiveness profile is determined based on a prescribed motion in response to a stimulus, and if the current responsiveness profile exceeds a predetermined threshold of the base responsiveness profile, a notification is issued to the individual and, optionally, another person such as an employer, teacher, or parent. |
Inventor: |
Kaplan, Richard A. (Rochester, NY, US); Hemink, Douglas A. (Churchville, NY, US); Kenyon, Matt (Spencerport, NY, US) |
Applicant: |
Torvec, Inc. (Rochester, NY, US) |
Face Assignee: |
Torvec, Inc. (Rochester, NY, US) |
Filed: |
2015-09-08 |
Issued: |
2018-08-21 |
Claims: |
12 |
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1. A wearable apparatus for monitoring fatigue and notifying a user, the wearable apparatus comprising:
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5. A method of monitoring alertness of a user, comprising:
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9. A method for monitoring fatigue and notifying a user, comprising:
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