Abstract: A system for monitoring intra-team communications to automatically create team performance metrics. In a preferred embodiment, the verbal communications between team members are monitored. The communications are monitored to preferably assign attributes to each individual instance, such as the speaker identity, the recipient identity, the nature of the speech (such as a command or a query), the polarity of the speech (positive or negative), and the relevance of the speech.

Abstract: A method for evaluating team performance of a first subject and a second subject in a complex task requiring communication and cooperation. A first display is provided to the first subject and a second display is provided to the second subject. Neither subject can see the other's display. One or more targets and distractor targets are provided on the displays. A designated target is revealed to the first subject on the first display. An identical target is presented on the second display, but it is not designated and it exists in a field of potential targets and distractor targets. The first subject must verbally communicate information to the second subject identifying the designated target. Elapsed time from the designation of the target to the completion of the task is measured and used to evaluate the performance of the first and second subjects.

Abstract: A system and method using a microphone to collect sound data produced by a potential patient's respiration and speech. The system preferably uses a microphone on a portable electronic device—such as a smart phone. The analysis of the collected data is preferably performed locally—such as by a software application running on the smartphone. The software is used to analyze the data and therefore determine and track useful parameters such as respiration rate and respiratory tidal volume. The software also analyzes phonation patterns. Using the parameters, the inventive system can detect the onset of respiratory distress.