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Method of and apparatus for evaluation and mitigation of microsleep events

  • US 6,511,424 B1
  • Filed: 03/03/2000
  • Issued: 01/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of reducing microsleep events experienced by a subject while performing a primary task, comprising the steps of:

  • A. detecting at least one occurrence of said microsleep events associated with said subject via a detector based upon a neuro-fuzzy hybrid system; and

    , B. applying at least one fatigue countermeasure to said subject in response to said microsleep event occurrences;

    wherein the step of applying at least one fatigue countermeasure further includes the step of evaluating a frequency and a time of said microsleep occurrences and selecting said countermeasure as a function of said frequency and time.

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