System, method and apparatus for driver training system with stress management
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1. A training system, the training system providing training on operation of a vehicle to a trainee, the trainee seated in the training system, the training system comprising:
- a computer, the computer having a storage device;
a plurality of training segments stored on the storage device and accessible by the computer;
one or more graphics displays;
a sensor, the sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee;
software running on the computer, the software presents the training segments to the trainee, simulating operation of the vehicle under control of the trainee through operator controls, the operator controls including at least a steering device, a shifting device, and a throttle, the steering device, the shifting device, and the throttle within the training system;
the software reads data from the sensor and the software calculates a stress level of the trainee from the data;
the software modifies operation of the training system based upon the stress level of the trainee; and
if the stress level exceeds a predetermined threshold, the software notifies a trainer, the trainer being in the location of the training system.
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Abstract
A training system has sensors that monitor at least one biological parameter. During training, a stress level is determined/calculated based upon data from the sensors and, if the stress level is out of bounds, the training is modified and/or personnel are notified. For example, if the stress level is too high, the training is slowed or stopped and a trainer is notified.
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1. A training system, the training system providing training on operation of a vehicle to a trainee, the trainee seated in the training system, the training system comprising:
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a computer, the computer having a storage device; a plurality of training segments stored on the storage device and accessible by the computer; one or more graphics displays; a sensor, the sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee; software running on the computer, the software presents the training segments to the trainee, simulating operation of the vehicle under control of the trainee through operator controls, the operator controls including at least a steering device, a shifting device, and a throttle, the steering device, the shifting device, and the throttle within the training system; the software reads data from the sensor and the software calculates a stress level of the trainee from the data; the software modifies operation of the training system based upon the stress level of the trainee; and if the stress level exceeds a predetermined threshold, the software notifies a trainer, the trainer being in the location of the training system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of training a trainee in use of a vehicle, the method using a training system having a computer that includes a storage device, the storage device having stored within a plurality of training segments;
- the training system including a sensor, the sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee, the training system including a seat where the trainee sits during the simulation;
the method includes;(a) presenting one of the training segments on a monitor of the training system; (a′
) monitoring inputs from the trainee, the inputs controlling the operation of the training system, the inputs from at least a steering mechanism, a throttle mechanism, and a shifting mechanism, the steering device, the shifting device, and the throttle within the training system;(b) reading data from the sensor; (c) determining a stress level of the trainee from the data; (d) comparing the stress level to a pre-determined value; (e) if the step of comparing indicates an abnormal stress level, initiating steps to alleviate the stress level, wherein the steps to alleviate the stress level include notifying a trainer, the trainer being in the location of the training system; (f) repeating steps a-e. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
- the training system including a sensor, the sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee, the training system including a seat where the trainee sits during the simulation;
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14. A system for training a trainee regarding the use of a vehicle the training system having a seat in which the trainee sits, the system comprising:
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a computer; a plurality of training segments accessible by the computer; a display operatively interfaced to the computer; means for receiving driving controls from the trainee, the driving controls received from at least a steering device, a shifting device, and a throttle; means for displaying one or more of the training segments sequentially on the display to simulate operation of the vehicle, the one or more training segments changed responsive to the driving controls from the trainee; at least one sensor, the at least one sensor configured to measure at least one biological indicator of stress in the trainee; software running on the computer calculates a stress level of the trainee from the at least one sensor; means for taking action based upon undesired stress levels, the means for taking action including at least notifying a trainer if the stress level of the trainee exceeds a predetermined value. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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