Monitoring System

摘要

A configurable system that employs a processing unit, such as a computer, to which one or more responders, such as a keyboard and a mouse, through which a user interacts with the processing unit. While each of the responders is utilized by the user for its designed primary function, its activity is also used for monitoring whether the individual is interacting with the processing unit within expected bounds.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
at least one responder, where a responder is an element whose primary function is to output a signal in response to volitional triggering by an individual; a processing element coupled to said at least one responder and to a data network, and including a first module for communicating information over a data network, and a second module that is executed by said processing element and which causes an alert message to be sent by said first module over said data network when the execution of said second module reaches a determination that said triggering by said at least one responder represents an unexpected level of activity.