Patent ID: 7384394
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: A61B,G16H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of evaluating the effectiveness of a person to perform a task based on a sleep pattern using a graphical user interface, said method performed by a computer system having the graphical user interface including a display and a user interface selection device, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving sleep pattern data for an individual; (ii) displaying a first schedule based on the sleep pattern data; (iii) calculating and displaying a measure of task performance on said first schedule, wherein the measure is based at least in part on the received sleep pattern data; (iv) entering a parameter affecting the first schedule; and (v) displaying a second schedule for the individual, said second schedule different from said first schedule, wherein the second schedule is based on a recalculated measure of task performance responsive to the entered parameter, wherein entering a parameter comprises entering event information indicating the individual has been administered a fatigue intervention drug.