Attention Buffer

Systems and methods for assessing resource allocation are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, the system uses an attention buffer to classify glances by a person and/or automated system, the buffer determining the impact the glances have on the person and/or automated system's situation awareness level. The attention buffer calculates on a continuous basis a buffer value that is representative of the situation awareness level for the person and/or automated system at a particular moment in time. The calculated buffer values, referred to as moment-to-moment buffer values, among other names, can be used as data points, and/or they can also be used to direct action by the system and/or person to alter the situation awareness level of the person and/or automated system.

Researchers

Bryan Reimer / Joseph Coughlin / Bruce Mehler / Joonbum Lee / Linda Angell / Bobbie Seppelt

Departments: Center for Transportation and Logistics
Technology Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Logistics
Impact Areas: Uncharted Frontiers

  • systems and methods for using an attention buffer to improve resource allocation management
    United States of America | Granted | 10,525,984
  • systems and methods for using an attention buffer to improve resource allocation management
    Japan | Granted | 7,139,331
  • systems and methods for using an attention buffer to improve resource allocation management
    European Patent Convention | Published application

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