System including integrated optical sensors for determination of impairment of motorized system operators
First Claim
1. A sensor package for physiological measurements and responses thereto, comprising:
- a plurality of light sources configured to emit a plurality of wavelengths, the plurality of light sources including a first light source configured to emit light having a first spectrum of wavelengths to detect a first physiological condition of a user and a second light source configured to emit light having a second spectrum of wavelengths to detect a second physiological condition of the user;
at least one photodetector; and
an application specific integrated circuit coupled to the plurality of light sources and the at least one photodetector, the application specific integrated circuit configured to detect and calibrate signal outputs from the at least one photodetector to determine an impairment state of the user based on the first physiological condition of the user and the second physiological condition of the user.
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Abstract
A system includes one or more optical sensors for the measuring and monitoring of physiological information of a motorized system operator. The system is configured to determine an incapacitation state of the motorized system operator based upon the measured physiological information. When the measured physiological information indicates an incapacitation state (intoxication level, stress level, and so forth), the system is configured to provide a response thereto including, but not limited to: lock out operation of the motorized system, provide a warning on a display, transmit a message from the motorized system, assume automatic control of the motorized system, and so forth. The system includes a plurality of light sources (e.g., light-emitting diodes (LEDs)), one or more photodetectors, and control circuitry coupled to the plurality of light sources and/or photodetectors to non-invasively measure physiological information (e.g., blood alcohol concentration, stress levels, and so forth).
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20 Claims
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1. A sensor package for physiological measurements and responses thereto, comprising:
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a plurality of light sources configured to emit a plurality of wavelengths, the plurality of light sources including a first light source configured to emit light having a first spectrum of wavelengths to detect a first physiological condition of a user and a second light source configured to emit light having a second spectrum of wavelengths to detect a second physiological condition of the user; at least one photodetector; and an application specific integrated circuit coupled to the plurality of light sources and the at least one photodetector, the application specific integrated circuit configured to detect and calibrate signal outputs from the at least one photodetector to determine an impairment state of the user based on the first physiological condition of the user and the second physiological condition of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20)
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13. A system configured to measure physiological conditions and respond thereto, comprising:
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a motorized system; and a sensor package integrated into the motorized system, the sensor package including; a plurality of light sources configured to emit a plurality of wavelengths, the plurality of light sources including a first light source configured to emit light having a first spectrum of wavelengths to detect a first physiological condition of a user and a second light source configured to emit light having a second spectrum of wavelengths to detect a second physiological condition of the user; at least one photodetector; and an application specific integrated circuit coupled to the plurality of light sources and the at least one photodetector, the application specific integrated circuit configured to detect and calibrate signal outputs from the at least one photodetector to determine an impairment state of the user based on the first physiological condition of the user and the second physiological condition of the user and to direct an action to be taken with respect to operation of the motorized system. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A process for determining impairment of a motorized system operator and responding thereto, comprising:
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emitting light from at least a first light source and a second light source, the first light source configured to emit light having a first spectrum of wavelengths to detect a first physiological condition of a user, the second light source configured to emit light having a second spectrum of wavelengths to detect a second physiological condition of the user; sensing an output of light scattered from an operator of a motorized system with a photodetector, the output of light corresponding to at least a portion of the emitted light from the first light source and the second light source; determining an impairment state of the operator of the motorized system based on the sensed output of light; and directing an action of the motorized system based on the determined impairment state. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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