Fatigue time determination for an activity
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for determining an actual fatigue time (AFT) for a worker performing an activity, the method comprising:
- identifying, by a processor, the worker performing the activity based upon a set of biological parameters of the worker received from a set of bio sensors, wherein the activity is operating a heavy machine, wherein the set of biological parameters comprises at least one of a biological signal produced by the worker during the activity and biometric data of the worker;
receiving a standard fatigue time (SFT) of the activity, by the processor, wherein the standard fatigue time is indicative of a time duration for an onset of fatigue in the worker upon continuously performing the activity, wherein the onset of fatigue in the worker is determined by measuring a change in the set of biological parameters;
receiving, by the processor, a plurality of external parameters associated with the activity and applicable to the worker performing the activity by using a set of external sources, wherein the external parameters alter the SFT of the activity based on the worker and an external parameter from the plurality of external parameter, and wherein the external parameter is classified into one or more sub-categories, wherein each of the one or more sub-categories is associated with a fatigue index;
and wherein the plurality of external parameters comprise at least one of a machine condition of the heavy machine, a machine type of the heavy machine, a climatic condition during the activity, and a time of a day during the activity;
determining, by the processor, the actual fatigue time for the worker performing the activity based upon the standard fatigue time, a worker specific fatigue factor based on biological condition of the worker performing the activity, and the fatigue index associated with each of the sub-categories of the external parameters, wherein the actual fatigue time is representative of a time duration that the worker spends performing the activity continuously before feeling fatigued; and
generating, by the processor, a real time fatigue index of the worker performing the activity based upon the actual fatigue time, wherein the real time fatigue index is indicative of a degree of fatigue in the worker in real time, and wherein the real time fatigue index is represented as an increasing bar that increases as the time duration of the worker approaches actual fatigue time.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for determining an actual fatigue time (AFT) for an activity are provided. The method comprises receiving a standard fatigue time (SFT) representing a time duration. The SFT is indicative of an onset of fatigue in individuals upon continuously performing the activity. The method further comprises receiving at least one external parameter and a fatigue index corresponding to the at least one external parameter. The at least one external parameter and the fatigue index are associated with the activity. The method further comprises determining the AFT for the activity based upon the SFT and the fatigue index.
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12 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method for determining an actual fatigue time (AFT) for a worker performing an activity, the method comprising:
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identifying, by a processor, the worker performing the activity based upon a set of biological parameters of the worker received from a set of bio sensors, wherein the activity is operating a heavy machine, wherein the set of biological parameters comprises at least one of a biological signal produced by the worker during the activity and biometric data of the worker; receiving a standard fatigue time (SFT) of the activity, by the processor, wherein the standard fatigue time is indicative of a time duration for an onset of fatigue in the worker upon continuously performing the activity, wherein the onset of fatigue in the worker is determined by measuring a change in the set of biological parameters; receiving, by the processor, a plurality of external parameters associated with the activity and applicable to the worker performing the activity by using a set of external sources, wherein the external parameters alter the SFT of the activity based on the worker and an external parameter from the plurality of external parameter, and wherein the external parameter is classified into one or more sub-categories, wherein each of the one or more sub-categories is associated with a fatigue index; and wherein the plurality of external parameters comprise at least one of a machine condition of the heavy machine, a machine type of the heavy machine, a climatic condition during the activity, and a time of a day during the activity; determining, by the processor, the actual fatigue time for the worker performing the activity based upon the standard fatigue time, a worker specific fatigue factor based on biological condition of the worker performing the activity, and the fatigue index associated with each of the sub-categories of the external parameters, wherein the actual fatigue time is representative of a time duration that the worker spends performing the activity continuously before feeling fatigued; and generating, by the processor, a real time fatigue index of the worker performing the activity based upon the actual fatigue time, wherein the real time fatigue index is indicative of a degree of fatigue in the worker in real time, and wherein the real time fatigue index is represented as an increasing bar that increases as the time duration of the worker approaches actual fatigue time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 12)
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5. A computer implemented system for determining an actual fatigue time (AFT) for a worker performing an activity, the computer implemented system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory comprising; an input receiver to; receive a set of biological parameters from a set of biosensors coupled to the system; identify the worker performing the activity based on the set of biological parameters, wherein the activity is operating a heavy machine, wherein the set of biological parameters comprises at least one of a biological signal produced by the worker during the activity and biometric data of the worker; and receive a standard fatigue time (SFT) of the activity, wherein the standard fatigue time is indicative of a time duration for an onset of fatigue in the worker upon continuously performing the activity, wherein the onset of fatigue in workers is determined by measuring a change in the set of biological parameters; and receive a plurality of external parameters associated with the activity, and applicable to the worker performing the activity by using a set of external sources, wherein the external parameters alter the SFT of the activity based on the worker and an external parameter from the plurality of external parameter, and wherein the external parameter is classified into one or more sub-categories, wherein each of the one or more sub-categories is associated with a fatigue index wherein the plurality of external parameters comprise at least one of a machine condition of the heavy machine, a machine type of the heavy machine, a climatic condition during the activity, and a time of a day during the activity; and a fatigue calculator to; determine the actual fatigue time for the worker performing the activity based on the standard fatigue time, a worker specific fatigue factor, and the fatigue index, wherein the actual fatigue time is representative of a time duration that the worker spends performing the activity continuously before feeling fatigued, and wherein the worker specific fatigue factor is based on one or more biological conditions of the worker performing the activity and the fatigue index associated with the plurality each of the sub-categories of the external parameters, wherein the actual fatigue time is representative of a time duration that the worker spends performing the activity continuously before feeling fatigued; generate a real time fatigue index of the worker performing the activity based upon the actual fatigue time, wherein the real time fatigue index is indicative of a degree of fatigue in the worker in real time and wherein the real time fatigue index is represented as an increasing bar that increases as the time duration of the worker approaches actual fatigue time. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having embodied thereon a computer program for executing a method for determining an actual fatigue time (AFT) for a worker performing an activity, the method comprising:
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identifying, by a processor, the worker performing the activity based upon a set of biological parameters of the worker received from a set of bio sensors, wherein the activity is operating a heavy machine, wherein the set of biological parameters comprises at least one of a biological signal produced by the worker during the activity and biometric data of the worker; receiving a standard fatigue time (SFT) of the activity, by the processor, wherein the standard fatigue time is indicative of a time duration for an onset of fatigue in the worker upon continuously performing the activity, wherein the onset of fatigue in workers is determined by measuring a change in the set of biological parameters; receiving, by the processor, a plurality of external parameters associated with the activity, and applicable to the worker performing the activity by using a set of external sources, wherein the external parameters alter the SFT of the activity based on the worker and an external parameter from the plurality of external parameter, and wherein the external parameter is classified into one or more sub-categories, wherein each of the one or more sub-categories is associated with a fatigue index, and wherein the plurality of external parameters comprise at least one of a machine condition of the heavy machine, a machine type of the heavy machine, a climatic condition during the activity, and a time of a day during the activity; determining, by the processor, the actual fatigue time for the worker performing the activity based upon the standard fatigue time, a worker specific fatigue factor based on biological condition of the worker performing the activity, and the fatigue index associated with each of the sub-categories of the external parameter, wherein the actual fatigue time is representative of a time duration that the worker spends performing the activity continuously before feeling fatigued; and generating, by the processor, a real time fatigue index of the worker performing the activity based upon the actual fatigue time wherein the real time fatigue index is indicative of a degree of fatigue in the worker in real time and wherein the real time fatigue index is represented as an increasing bar that increases as the time duration of the worker approaches actual fatigue time.
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