The Accuracy of Eyelid Movement Parameters for Drowsiness Detection

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Funding Acknowledgements

This was not an industry supported study. This project was supported by VicRoads, the state road and traffic authority in the state of Victoria, Australia. Dr. Howard has received research support from ResMed Foundation, Prevention Express, and Mining CRC. Part of Dr. Barnes salary is paid by involvement in sponsored clinical trial for Apnex Medical. Dr. Rajaratnam has served as a consultant (through service agreements with Monash University) to Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Philips Respironics, Edan-Safe, The Australian Workers' Union, and National Transport Commission, and has received research grants and/or unrestricted educational grants from Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Philips Lighting, Philips Respironics, Cephalon, and ResMed Foundation, and reimbursements for conference travel expenses from Vanda Pharmaceuticals. His institution has received equipment donations or other support from Optalert, Compumedics, and Tyco Healthcare. He has also served as an expert witness and/or consultant to shift work organizations. Dr Rajaratnam presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Australasian Sleep Association, and has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Sleep Health Foundation. The other authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.