A system and method for ensuring that an operator remain alert includes monitoring the operator to determine when the operator is actively working the train controls, and, when the operator has not actively worked the controls for a first period of time, displaying a sequence the repetition of which requires cognitive alertness of the operator. If the operator fails to repeat the sequence, or a corresponding sequence, the train is stopped. In some embodiments, the cognitive alerter is inoperative below predetermined speed levels.
COGNITIVE ALERTER
KOGNITIVE HINWEISVORRICHTUNG
ALERTEUR COGNITIF
2018-01-31
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch