Interlock control system and method
An interlock control system includes a client electronic device configured to administer an alertness test to a user. An interlock controller is coupled to and configured to be actuated by the client electronic device.
1. An interlock control system comprising:
a client electronic device configured to administer an alertness test to a user, wherein the client electronic device is configured to:
render a plurality of objects for use within the alertness test being administered to the user, wherein the plurality of objects includes at least one rotating object,
render a disrupter configured to distract the user,
solicit a response from the user concerning whether at least a pair of objects of the plurality of objects within the alertness test match,
receive the response from the user, and
determine a result for the user based, at least in part, upon the response received from the user; and
an interlock controller, coupled to and configured to be actuated by the client electronic device, wherein the interlock controller is configured to allow the user to gain access to a piece of restricted equipment.
2. The interlock control system of claim 1 wherein the disrupter is configured to temporarily obscure one or more of the plurality of objects.
3. The interlock control system of claim 1 wherein the disrupter is configured to introduce a delay between the rendering of the plurality of objects.
4. The interlock control system of claim 1 wherein the disrupter includes a visual disrupter.
5. The interlock control system of claim 1 wherein the disrupter includes an audible disrupter.
6. The interlock control system of claim 1 wherein the disrupter includes a physical disrupter.