Abstract
Abstract : Understanding when operators are experiencing high workload is important in the design and implementation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. Fortunately physiological metrics, such as pupillary reflexes, have been shown to correlate with increases in mental workload. This paper proposes an automated method for characterizing and identifying task evoked pupillary responses (TEPR) during various workload levels. This method captures findings and observations from previous TEPR studies in an automated algorithm. This algorithm characterizes the rate of pupil dilation and constriction into a TEPR area metric, which is then used to identify times of increased operator workload. Independent trial analysis shows the benefits of using the TEPR area for distinguishing different workload responses but additional investigation is needed to make the algorithm more robust to individual variability.
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