Topic:Innovation in Alertness Testing
Presenter: Henry M. BowlesPresident of Bowles-Langley Technology, Inc. in Alameda, California
www.bowles-langley.comCompany develops software and systems for testing human brain
performance.
Human Impairment Factors
• Factors:– Fatigue– Prescription drug effects– Injury– Illegal drug effects– Alcohol– Illness and stress– Combination of above
Available Now 1 – Physical Tests
• Tests that check for key physical changes.• BMW. Product: ConnectedDrive.• Other auto companies are exploring other similar
systems. • Smart Eye AB in Sweden, product: Smart eye• Seeing Machines, Product: faceLAB a desk mounted
machine that scans eyes and entire face. Product: Driver State Sensor which mounts on a vehicles dashboard and monitors for microsleep, nodding and eye closures.• Acunetx, Product: Safetyscope, eye scanning
technology.
Available Now 2 - Graphic Tests
– CogState - Product: Workplace. Creates a baseline, stored on server, reports to employer.
– Bowles-Langley Technology Inc. - Product: AlertnessCentral.com: short test, similar to a computer game, creates baseline, tracks performance. Monitored by managers via the server.
Shift Management
• Shift work Management Companies – Circadian Technology, Fatigue Risk Management
consulting. Product: FRM– Shiftwork Solutions offers shiftwork scheduling.– Professional Software Design, Product: PSD Logistics– Data Connect Company Product: PRISM.– Individual proprietary solutions.
• Integrated Systems– Shift work management integrated with impairment
testing and drug testing.
Available on Smartphones
• Jeppesen - CrewAlert provides mathematical modeling of crew alertness for airline flight deck and cabin crews.
• Programmable Life, Circadian Alarm in sock• ShiftPro, Provides a way to manage shift work, geared
toward the individual on a regular shift schedule.• MB Solutions - Fatigue Calculator. User enters schedule
and App predicts fatigue score.• Alertometer, by Bowles-Langley. Provides quick screening
tests for individual and network use. The Non-networked version is available now at the Apple App store.
Converging Systems
Single Integrated ManagementSystem
Impairment Testing
Shift WorkScheduling
Drug Testing
Where Testing Fits
Impairment Screening
Illness/Flu/injury
Fatigue Impairment
Alcohol Impairment
Drug Impairment
Countermeasures
The No Pass Question
Pass
Retake test
Interview w/Supervisor
Off
Light Duty
Reports to work
Did not pass
Employee takes test
Countermeasures