System and method for automatically gathering information relating to an actor in an environment

Abstract

A system and method for automatically gathering information to assist in evaluating an actor in an environment. The method includes monitoring information relating to the actor. The existence of a querying situation is then automatically recognized. The querying situation implicates a mental of physical status of the actor or environment, and is based upon at least one factor apart from a direct request by the actor for assistance. In response to the recognition that a querying situation exists, a query is formulated and then automatically posed. In one embodiment, the query is posed to the actor. In another embodiment, the query is posed to a person having knowledge of the actor's activities. In yet another embodiment, the monitored information is used as the basis for recognizing the existence of a querying situation.

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