Abstract: A system and method may monitor the biometric data of an operator in real time or near real time. Low cost electronic devices may monitor operator vital signs and biometric data allowing the system to determine stress levels, hydration levels, possible illness, body or blood chemical levels, incapacitation risks, and other biometric parameters of the operator, and proactively notify the operator, others aboard the vehicle, the vehicle control systems, or ground control to take responsive action. Industrial electronics may enable the system to monitor ambient workspace temperature, pressure, oxygen levels, and other environmental parameters, offering the system an additional second source of information to detect and address factors affecting the capacity of the operator. The system may further compare biometric and ambient parameters to archived operator, ambient, location, route, or vehicle performance data to determine and respond to long-term data patterns.

Abstract: Displays with functional bezels and methods for providing functional bezels to displays are disclosed. A display may include a touch screen, a bezel surrounding the touch screen, and a touch-sensitive zone extending along the bezel. The touch-sensitive zone may be configured to define a secondary touch location. The secondary touch location may be configured to operate jointly with the touch screen to support multi-touch operations.

Abstract: A system and method may monitor an operator of a vehicle for signs of incapacity. Low cost electronic devices may monitor operator vital signs allowing the system to determine when the operator is active and normally operating the vehicle, operating the vehicle under a high workload, and/or has become inactive (potentially incapacitated). Industrial electronics may enable to system to monitor ambient workspace temperature, pressure, and oxygen levels and may offer the system an additional second source of information to detect ambient factors affecting the capacity of the operator. Should operator capacity be in question, the system may warn the operator and take an appropriate safety based action including application of a control and eventually assuming control of the vehicle.