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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ENABLING A CONTROL SYSTEM

  • US 20110234373A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2007
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a system having at least one operator control affecting at least one performance parameter of the system;

    at least one biometric sensor;

    at least one physiological sensor;

    a central processor unit operatively coupled to the at least one biometric sensor, the at least one physiological sensor, and the at least one operator control, the central processor unit configured to confirm the identity of an operator from data obtained from the biometric sensor and to assess the condition of at least one physiological parameter exhibited by the operator from data obtained from the physiological sensor, and to cause the at least one operator control to affect the at least one performance parameter of the system in response thereto; and

    the central processor unit able to detect abnormalities in a surrounding environment that are affecting the said at least one performance parameter.

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