СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ПЕРЦЕПТИВНО-КОГНЕТИВНОЙ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ СУБЪЕКТА

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Ansteuern eines Fahrerbeobachtungssystems zum Beobachten eines Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) zum Beobachten eines Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs. Das Fahrerbeobachtungssystem (100) umfasst zumindest ein erstes Modul (102) mit einer ersten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM1) und einer ersten Beleuchtungseinrichtung (IR1) und ein zweites Modul (104) mit einer zweiten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM2) und einer zweiten Beleuchtungseinrichtung (IR2). In einem ersten Verfahrensschritt werden Bildanalysedaten, die ein Ergebnis einer Analyse zumindest eines von der ersten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM1) und/oder der zweiten Sensoreinrichtung (CAM2) aufgenommenen Bildes des Fahrers repräsentieren, und/oder Betriebszustandsdaten, die einen Betriebszustand des Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) repräsentieren, empfangen. Anschließend werden die Bildanalysedaten und/oder die Betriebszustandsdaten in einem zweiten Verfahrenschritt verwendet, um einen ersten Zustand und/oder einen zweiten Zustand des Fahrerbeobachtungssystems (100) zu aktivieren ...

Systems and methods for assessing cognitive function

The invention provides a system for monitoring an individual, the system including: a wearable sensor 2 for measuring at least one physical parameter associated with the individual; a processor that compares the parameters measured by the sensor 3 to a stored baseline, and if either the measured parameter either deviates from a particular baseline or matches a particular baseline, triggers at least one cognitive test for the individual to perform and compares the results of said cognitive test to a further predetermined baseline. The system also provides a user interface for presenting cognitive tests to the individual and recording the individual's responses. The invention also provides a system for monitoring the cognitive function of an individual undergoing medical treatment, the system comprising a processor and a user interface, wherein the processor periodically initiates a cognitive test on the user interface to be performed by the individual, compares the results of the test against ...

PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING COGNITIVE ABILITIES

DEVICE TO THE DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DISTURBANCES

Glycemic urgency assessment and alerts interface

Systems and methods are disclosed that employ several or numerous factors in the determination of a glycemic urgency index (GUI), which may be based on a measured blood glucose level as well as other factors. The other factors may include time derivatives of the glucose level and/or other factors, e.g., user - entered data, data measured by other sensors or received from a network source, or historical data. The GUI is then presented to the user in an interesting way, e.g., via a background color or other inconspicuous notifier, e.g., on a mobile device such as a smart phone. The GUI may also be employed in the triggering of actionable alerts and alarms on an electronic device for the user. The GUI, or another index calculated from combinations of the variables and parameters described, may further be employed to drive a medicament delivery device such as a pump. 0) E r-~ cz1 < <1 00 0I C\j _r _r *o 'o ii I 10 * ID C) C)C) )CDC C* I' )U' D *o :1 * l/w :1onE ...

Method for assessing auditory attention and vigilance

Method for determining fluctuation in attentional state and overall attentional state

System and method for determining a perceptual-cognitive signature of a subject

The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for determining a perceptual-cognitive signature of a subject. A plurality of objects moves at a controlled speed on a visual display, for a predetermined duration in each of a series of core trials. The subject identifies one or more target objects amongst the plurality of objects. The perceptual-cognitive signature of the subject is determined according to the number of target objects, the speed of the objects, the predetermined duration of each of the series of core trials, and a correctness of identifications, by the subject after each predetermined duration, of the target objects over the series of core trials.

Methods for assessing infant and child development via eye tracking

Systems, devices, and methods are described for assessing the risk of developmental, cognitive, social, or mental abilities or disabilities in very young patients (e.g., in the first 2-6 months of life). Generally, the decline in visual fixation of a subject over time with respect to certain dynamic stimuli provides a marker of possible abilities or disabilities (such as ASD). The visual fixation of the subject is identified, monitored, and tracked over time through repeated eye tracking sessions, and data relating to the visual fixation is then analyzed to determine a possible increased risk certain conditions in the subject. A change in visual fixation as compared to similar visual fixation data of typically-developing subjects or to a subject's own, prior visual fixation data provides an indication of a developmental, cognitive, or mental ability or disability.

Apparatus and method for predicting probability of explosive behavior in people

Network based dyslexia treatment method and apparatus

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY A SUBGROUP OF ADHD AT HIGHER RISK FOR COMPLICATING CONDITIONS

This invention is directed to embodiments of systems and methods to identify a subgroup of ADHD at higher risk for complicating conditions that, for example, may be of concern to an ADHD evaluation, may account for attention and behavior symptoms, and may lead a clinician to exclusion of ADHD from primary diagnosis. In one embodiment a method for identifying a subgroup of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients at higher risk for complicating conditions is provided. The method can include receiving, from a user or clinician, evaluation data associated with a plurality of patients identified with ADHD as a primary diagnosis, obtaining EEG data for each of the plurality of patients, determining, based at least in part on the EEG data, an indicator of ADHD, wherein the indicator supports a positive or negative ADHD evaluation, correlating the indicator with a user's or clinician's evaluation data, and based at least in part on the correlation, determining at least one subgroup ...

BIOMETRIC SENSOR DEVICE FOR DIGITAL QUANTITATIVE PHENOTYPING

A biometric sensor device system including a biometric sensor device, and a prediction computer. The biometric sensor device includes at least one camera, and a biometric sensor device processor configured to record a time synchronized communicative interaction between participants, by controlling at least one camera to record the participants over a time period, and transfer the recorded communicative interaction to the prediction computer. The prediction computer including a prediction computer processor configured to extract, from the recorded communicative interaction, a physical characteristic of each of the participants over the time period, compare the physical characteristic of at least one of the participants with the physical characteristic of at least another one of the participants over the time period, and classify or score at least one of the participants according to a predetermined classification or dimensional scoring scheme based on the comparison.

DECODING THE VISUAL ATTENTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC SIGNALS

A method for determining the focusing of the visual attention of an individual from electroencephalographic signals. At least one visual stimulus to be displayed is generated (411) from at least one graphic object, a visual stimulus being an animated graphic object obtained by applying, to a graphic object, a time sequence of elementary transformations temporally parameterised by a corresponding modulation signal. A modulation signal is reconstructed (414) from a plurality of electroencephalographic signals produced by the individual focusing his visual attention on one of the visual stimuli. A visual stimulus corresponding to the modulation signal is identified (415), for which the degree of statistical dependence with the reconstructed modulation signal is greater than a first threshold.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NEURAL STIMULATION VIA VISUAL STIMULATION

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof. The system can include eyeglasses, a photodiode positioned to detect ambient light, light sources, and an input device. The system can include a neural stimulation system that retrieves a profile and selects a light pattern having a fixed parameter and a variable parameter. The neural stimulation system can set a value of the variable parameter of the light pattern, construct an output signal, and then provide the output signal to the light sources to direct light towards the fovea.

COGNITIVE PLATFORM COUPLED WITH A PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPONENT

Example systems, methods, and apparatus, including cognitive platforms, are provided for computing performance metrics of an individual based at least in part on user interaction(s) with computerized tasks and/or interference and at least one physiological measure of the individual, where the performance metric provides an indication of the cognitive abilities of the individual. The apparatus can be coupled to at least one physiological component to perform the physiological measurement of the individual. The apparatus also can be configured to adapt the tasks and/or interferences to enhance the individual's cognitive abilities.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING THERAPY OUTCOME

Apparatus and methods are described for use with electrophysiological signal detecting electrodes (14), and a transcranial magnetic stimulation device (10). A computer processor (16) drives the transcranial stimulation device to apply one or more pulses of transcranial magnetic stimulation to a subject. Within a given time period of applying one of the one or more pulses of transcranial magnetic stimulation to the subject, the computer processor detects an electrophysiological signal of the subject, using the electrophysiological signal detecting electrodes (14). At least partially in response thereto, the computer processor predicts an outcome of treating the subject for a neuropsychiatric condition, using a given therapy, and generates an output on an output device (18) in response to the predicted outcome. Other applications are also described.

INTERACTIVE AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS USING FACE TRACKING AND EMOTION DETECTION WITH ASSOCIATED METHODS

A system for delivering learning programmes comprising optical sensors for capturing a subject's facial expression, eye movements, point-of-gaze, and head pose during a learning session; a data repository comprising task data entities; a module for estimating the subject's affective and cognitive states using the captured sensory data; and a module for selecting a task data entity for presentment to the subject after each completion of a task data entity based on a probability of the subject's understanding of the associated knowledge; wherein the probability of the subject's understanding is computed using the subject's estimated affective cognitive states. The system can also be applied in neurocognitive disorder diagnosis tests. The subject's affective and cognitive states estimation based on the captured sensory data during a diagnosis test is feedback to the system to drive the course of the test, adaptively change the test materials, and influence the subject's emotions.

METHOD OF TESTING AN INFANT AND SUITABLE DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TEST METHOD

L'invention concerne un procédé de test d'un nourrisson comprenant des étapes de : - afficher une cible sur un écran (14), - détecter des contacts du nourrisson avec l'écran (14) à l'intérieur et/ou à l'extérieur de la cible, - calculer un paramètre de réussite en fonction des contacts détectés, et - enregistrer le paramètre de réussite calculé dans une mémoire (12).

ENHANCING COGNITION IN THE PRESENCE OF DISTRACTION AND/OR INTERRUPTION

The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition and improving well being in an individual. The methods involve presenting to an individual a task to be performed, presenting to the individual an interference, and receiving inputs from the individual. Where the intereference is a distraction, the individual is to ignore the interference. Where the intereference is an interruptor, the individual is instructed to respond to the interruptor as a secondary task and is said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presentating steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF NEUROPATHOLOGIES

Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for evaluating vulnerability, disease progression, and treatments in neuropathologies. In one aspect, a method to provide an assessment related to a neurological or neuropsychiatric disorder includes selecting a profile category indicative of one or more aspects of cognitive or sensory functions associated with a neurological or neuropsychiatric disorder, presenting a sequence of stimuli to a subject, in which the sequence of stimuli is based on the selected profile category, acquiring physiological signals of the subject before, during, and after the presenting of the sequence of stimuli to produce physiological data, and processing the physiological data to generate an information set including one or more quantitative values associated with the selected profile category.

ALERTNESS TESTER AND USER ACCESS CONTROL RESPONSIVE THERETO

A special-purpose computer is provided along with a method for testing users for alertness and mental fitness before beginning work or a potentially dangerous activity. The system and method are usable wherever there is a risk to persons, property, or the environment from individuals not fit to operate machinery or enter an work area safely. The testing methods resemble computer games, but they actually measure mental fitness and alertness rather than aptitude, ability, or intelligence. The disclosed basic test is general, simple and non-intellectual, and compatible with worldwide, multilingual use. Other tests are more specifically designed to test for the ability to perform certain occupational duties or types of activities. The basic test preferably comprises a plurality of yes or no questions based upon graphical data displayed to the user. Each user's answers and performance are preferably maintained in strict confidence through storage only on a removable storage medium, such as a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING A REQUEST OR ATTENTIONAL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING A TASK OR SHARING STRATEGIES DEVELOPED BY AN INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

L'invention concerne un procédé d'estimation des ressources attentionnelles sollicitées pour l'exécution d'une tâche primaire et/ou des stratégies de partage de l'attention développées par un individu, ledit procédé étant mis en œuvre dans un terminal mobile et se basant sur l'exploitation du paradigme de double tâche, remarquable en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes : - Evaluation (10) de premières performances de l'individu lors de l'exécution d'une tâche primaire seule, - Evaluation (20) de deuxièmes performances de l'individu lors de l'exécution d'une tâche secondaire seule, - Evaluation (30) de troisièmes performances de l'individu lors de l'exécution simultanée des tâches primaire et secondaire, - Estimation (40) de la demande attentionnelle requise pour l'exécution de la tâche primaire et/ou de l'effet (bénéfique ou négatif) d'une tâche secondaire sur les mécanismes de contrôle impliqués dans l'exécution de la tâche primaire et/ou des stratégies de partage de l'attention développées ...

웨어러블 기기를 이용한 길 안내 제공 방법 및 이를 수행하는 차량

... 본 발명은 웨어러블 기기를 통해 차량을 이용한 주행과 도보를 연계하여 길안내를 수행할 수 있는 방법 및 이를 수행할 수 있는 차량에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 차량에서 웨어러블 기기를 이용한 네비게이션 제공 방법은, 상기 웨어러블 기기와 무선으로 연결되는 단계; 상기 연결된 웨어러블 기기로부터 운전자에 대한 모니터링 정보를 수신하는 단계; 및 목적지가 설정되면, 상기 설정된 목적지까지 상기 모니터링 정보를 고려하여 상기 웨어러블 기기를 통해 안내될 도보 구간 및 상기 차량의 헤드 유닛을 통해 안내될 차량 주행 구간을 결정하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다.

Method for decoding an individual's visual attention from a brainwave signal

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METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AKATHISIA

Provided are methods for diagnosing the presence, type, or severity of akathisia in a human subject. The methods involve using a computer-based system to assess impairment of certain cognitive and motor functions that are indicative of akathisia.

STANDARDIZED MEDICAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT TOOL

A testing system and method for evaluation of neurological function are provided. Specifically, the system and method can be used to differentiate between normal and pathological function for motor skills, logic, reasoning, coordination, verbal function, memory, and various other skills. In addition, it is designed to provide a package to a clinician, including a recommended battery of tests and a results report. The system and method described herein is designed to reduce bias due to the human nature of the tester, while still maintaining versatility, individualized attention and depth of analysis in testing.

INTERNET-BASED COGNITIVE DIAGNOSTICS USING VISUAL PAIRED COMPARISON TASK

Disclosed are methods for diagnosing declarative memory loss using mouse tracking to follow the visual gaze of a subject taking a visual paired comparison test. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing dementia such as mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. 152-. (canceled)53. A method for distinguishing the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease from the diagnosis of cognitive impairment in a subject comprising:a. conducting a visual paired-comparison (VPC) test on a computer based system, the VPC test including one or more trials, each trial displaying areas of interest of a novel image to a subject and displaying areas of interest in a familiar image to the subject;b. receiving in an application server eye movement characteristics for the subject for each trial from the computer based system during the VPC test by the subject, wherein the eye movement characteristics are associated with the areas of interest of the novel image and the areas of interest of the familiar image; andc. detecting in the application server whether the eye movement characteristics for the subject match a classifier associated with cognitive impairment that is different from a classifer associated with Parkinson's disease.54. The method of claim 53 , wherein each trial includes a familiarization phase followed by a test phase claim 53 , the familiarization phase and the test phase being separated by a delay interval claim 53 , wherein the delay interval is at least ten seconds claim 53 , and wherein a decrease in looking time at the novel image relative to the familiar image claim 53 , as determined by eye movement characteristics claim 53 , indicates the presence of cognitive impairment.55. The method of claim 53 , wherein the cognitive impairment is mild cognitive impairment (MCI).56. The method of claim 55 , wherein the mild cognitive impairment is early stage Alzheimer's disease.57. The method of claim 53 , further comprising conducting a second VPC task determined by non- ...

Practitioner device for facilitating testing and treatment of auditory disorders

A practitioner device for facilitating at least one of testing and treatment of at least one auditory disorder is disclosed. The practitioner device includes a user interface configured for receiving an input from a practitioner. Further, the practitioner device includes a communication interface configured for communicating information between the practitioner device and at least one of a mobile device and another practitioner device over at least one of a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel, wherein the information is based on the input, wherein the information corresponds to at least one of at least one auditory test and at least one auditory treatment procedure, wherein the mobile device facilitates at least one of testing of at least one auditory disorder and treatment of at least one auditory disorder.

DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

A driver monitoring system for a motor vehicle, including at least one camera device, which has at least one camera unit situated on a support element and at least one infrared emitter. It is provided that the support element includes at least one device for locking the infrared emitter in place on the support element.

Technique for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

A method for determining a threshold value of a parameter used to determine whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comprising: providing a group of individuals a segment of which is known to have ADHD and a segment of which is known to be normal and not have ADHD; testing each individual in the group by sampling the peripheral skin temperature of the individual during a pre-determined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data, and analyzing the sampled peripheral skin data to produce a parameter value for that individual; and processing the individual parameter values for all of the members of the group to determine a threshold parameter value which is acceptable for determining whether or not an individual has ADHD when tested by said testing procedure.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN LOW SENSORY ATTENTIONAL DISORDER AND AFFECTIVE DISORDERS

An apparatus and method of testing an individual to identify whether the individual is experiencing: (a) solely an attention disorder (ADD) based upon a low sensory arousal system; (b) another disorder (attentive-type); or (c) a combination of low sensory system attention disorder (ADD) and other attentive disorders.

Technique for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

This invention features a method of determining whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by sampling the peripheral skin temperature of an individual in an inactive state and manipulating the resulting temperature data to produce a value which is indicative of whether or not the individual has ADHD.

Detecting fatigue based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data

In one aspect, an apparatus for detecting fatigue comprises a dry-contact electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode to measure EEG data operably coupled to at least one processor. The at least one processor is to: calculate a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detect spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determine whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection. In another aspect, a method for detecting fatigue comprises receiving EEG data from dry-contact EEG electrode, calculating a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detecting spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determining whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection.

Methods for diagnosing akathisia

Provided are methods for diagnosing the presence, type, or severity of akathisia in a human subject. The methods involve using a computer-based system to assess impairment of certain cognitive and motor functions that are indicative of akathisia.

SERVER, VEHICLE, AND CHARGER INFORMATION METHOD

A server informs a vehicle of chargers, the vehicle being mounted with a battery. The vehicle includes a fatigue detection device configured to detect a fatigue level of the driver. A server includes a communication device configured to receive information indicative of the fatigue level of the driver from the vehicle, and a processor configured to extract at least one charger from among multiple chargers installed within an access range of the vehicle if the driver's fatigue level is above a given reference value, and inform the vehicle of the extracted charger, the access range being determined by power stored in the battery and the current location of the vehicle.

Method for diagnosing ADHD and related behavioral disorders

The invention features methods and systems for the diagnosis of ADHD and related disorders. The methods and systems of the invention can also be used to ascertain how much benefit an individual would derive from a particular therapy.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT VIA EYE TRACKING

Systems, devices, and methods are described for assessing the risk of developmental, cognitive, social, or mental abilities or disabilities in very young patients (e.g., in the first 2-6 months of life). Generally, the decline in visual fixation of a subject over time with respect to certain dynamic stimuli provides a marker of possible abilities or disabilities (such as ASD). The visual fixation of the subject is identified, monitored, and tracked over time through repeated eye tracking sessions, and data relating to the visual fixation is then analyzed to determine a possible increased risk certain conditions in the subject. A change in visual fixation as compared to similar visual fixation data of typically-developing subjects or to a subject's own, prior visual fixation data provides an indication of a developmental, cognitive, or mental ability or disability.

Fatigue state determination device and fatigue state determination method

A fatigue state determination device and a fatigue state determination method determine a fatigue state of a subject. The fatigue state determination device includes a brain-function activation information provision unit and a fatigue state determination unit. The brain-function activation information provision unit provides brain-function activation information in order to activate a human brain function of a subject. The fatigue state determination unit determines a fatigue state of the subject based on facial-surface change information indicative of a time-series change of facial surface data on the subject while the brain-function activation information is being provided.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАССТОЯНИЙ ВИДЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Система измерения расстояний видения между глазами субъекта и одним или более объектами содержит датчик измерения расстояний, выполненный с возможностью и предназначенный для измерения расстояний видения между глазами субъекта и одним или более объектами, блок памяти, выполненный с возможностью сохранения измеренных расстояний видения во множестве измеренных расстояний видения, блок обработки данных, выполненный с возможностью определения статистического распределения измеренных расстояний видения из множества измеренных расстояний видения. Применяют систему измерения расстояний видения между глазами субъекта и одним или более объектами для выбора и индивидуальной настройки рефракционного решения при хирургии катаракты. Способ измерения расстояний видения между глазами субъекта и одним или более объектами содержит этапы, на которых измеряют расстояния видения посредством датчика измерения расстояний системы измерения расстояний между глазами субъекта ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ И ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ ВОЖДЕНИЯ ПРИ НЕСПОСОБНОСТИ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЯТЬ ВОЖДЕНИЕ

Apparatus and method for the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders

SYSTEM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES

DETECTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER ACTIVITY PATTERNS

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ADHD AND ADD.

Methods for measuring the magnitude of attention and motor activity disturbance in a subject

The invention features methods and systems to monitor changes in the magnitude of attentional disturbance and the magnitude of motor activity disturbance in a subject. The invention also features methods and systems for determining a subject's degree of concordance with individuals having an attentional disorder versus individuals not having an attentional disorder. The methods and systems of the invention can enable clinicians and consumers to ascertain both the severity of an attentional disorder as well as how much an individual changes over time, or with therapy.

A method and system for concentration detection

Identifying sensory inputs affecting working memory load of an individual

In an aspect of the invention, a method of identifying sensory inputs affecting working memory load of an individual is provided. The method comprises monitoring (S101) working memory load of the individual using a sensor device, detecting (S102) an increase in the working memory load of the individual, and identifying (S103), in response to the detected increase, at least one sensory input affecting the working memory load of the individual.

INTERACTIVE AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS USING FACE TRACKING AND EMOTION DETECTION WITH ASSOCIATED METHODS

Abstract: A system for delivering learning programmes comprising optical sensors for capturing a subject's facial expression, eye movements, point-of-gaze, and head pose during a learning session; a data repository comprising task data 5 entities; a module for estimating the subject's affective and cognitive states using the captured sensory data; and a module for selecting a task data entity for presentment to the subject after each completion of a task data entity based on a probability of the subject's understanding of the associated knowledge; wherein the probability of the subject's understanding is computed using the subject's 10 estimated affective cognitive states. The system can also be applied in neurocognitive disorder diagnosis tests. The subject's affective and cognitive states estimation based on the captured sensory data during a diagnosis test is feedback to the system to drive the course of the test, adaptively change the test materials, and influence the subject's emotions ...

Systems and methods for a wearable device for treating a health condition using ultrasound stimulation

In some aspects, a device wearable by or attached to or implanted within a person includes a sensor configured to detect an electroencephalogram (EEC) signal from the brain of the person and a transducer configured to apply to the brain a low power, substantially non-destructive ultrasound signal.

Method and uses of diagnosing and recommending treatment for a psychotic disorder

The present specification discloses systems and computer implemented assessment methods including a system and method of assigning an individual to a group participating in a clinical study regarding a psychotic disorder,a system and method of determine whether and what type of psychotic disorder an individual may be suffering from; and a system and method of recommending a therapy to treat an individual with a psychotic disorder. All disclosed systems and computer implemented assessment methods use a non-invasive computational device-based test that uses a graphical user interface to measure a latent inhibition response of an individual to calculate a latent inhibition score and assess working memory. The latent inhibition score determines whether the individual exhibits an attenuated latent inhibition response, a normal latent inhibition response or an enhanced latent inhibition response.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE FOR SUBSTANTIALLY NON-DESTRUCTIVE ACOUSTIC STIMULATION

In some aspects, a device wearable by a person includes a sensor configured to detect a signal from the brain of the person and a transducer configured to apply to the brain an ultrasound signal. The ultrasound signal has a low power density and is substantially non-destructive with respect to tissue when applied to the brain.

PLATFORM AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

The digital personalized medicine system uses digital data to assess or diagnose symptoms of a subject to provide personalized or more appropriate therapeutic interventions and improved diagnoses. The use of prioritized questions and answers with associated feature importance can be used to assess mental function and allow a subject to be diagnosed with fewer questions, such that diagnosis can be repeated more often and allow the dosage to be adjusted more frequently. Pharmacokinetics of the subject can be estimated based on demographic data and biomarkers or measured, in order to determine a treatment plan for the subject. Also, biomarkers can be used to determine when the patient may be at risk for experiencing undesirable side effects and the treatment plan adjusted accordingly.

PLATFORM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BIOMARKERS USING NAVIGATION TASKS AND TREATMENTS USING NAVIGATION TASKS

A cognitive platform is disclosed that is configured for either or both of assessing or enhancing the cognitive abilities of an individual based on implementing one or more navigation task(s) in an environment. A first task is rendered that requires the individual to rely on allocentric navigation capabilities to navigate in the environment based on a first set of views of portions of the environment rendered at the user interface. A second task is rendered that requires the individual to rely on egocentric navigation capabilities to navigate in the environment. An indication of a cognitive ability in the individual can be generated based on the difference in the individual's performance at the first task as compared to the second task.

METHODS OF ENHANCING COGNITION AND SYSTEMS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME

Provided are methods that include presenting to a subject an embodied cognitive task that includes a cognitive component and a physical component. The methods further include assessing the subject's performance on each of the cognitive component and the physical component, and adapting the difficulty level of the embodied cognitive task based on the subject's performance on each of the cognitive component and the physical component. In certain aspects, the methods find use in enhancing cognition, physical fitness, or both, in a subject. Also provided are methods of treating and diagnosing cognitive disorders. Systems and computer readable media for practicing the methods of the present disclosure are also provided.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING

A process for cognitive assessment and training, the process being executed by at least one processor of a computing system and including the steps of: receiving interaction data representing interactions between an application executing on an electronic device and an individual interacting with the executing application; processing the interaction data to generate performance data representing quantitative measures of the performance of the individual with respect to the executing application; and processing the performance data for the individual to generate cognitive assessment data indicative of at least one attention-related ability of the individual.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING PROBABILITY OF EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOR IN PEOPLE

A method and apparatus for determining the probability of explosive behavior in a person of known age, sex and use of medication, is provided by generating and measuring a visually evoked response to a certain visually displayed paradigm and measuring the amplitude, in microvolts, of the evoked response at approximately 100 milliseconds after cessation of the paragigm display, and quantifying the absolute values of the delta, theta, alpha and beta frequency bands of a standard EEG, and applying this data to an algorithm to compute on the probability of explosive behavior.

PLATFORMS TO IMPLEMENT SIGNAL DETECTION METRICS IN ADAPTIVE RESPONSE-DEADLINE PROCEDURES

Example systems, methods, and apparatus, including cognitive platforms, are provided for applying signal detection metrics in computer-implemented adaptive response-deadline procedures to data collected based at least in part on user interaction(s) with computerized tasks and/or interferences. The apparatus can include a response classifier for generating a quantifier of the cognitive abilities of an individual. The apparatus also can be configured to adapt the tasks and/or interferences to enhance the individual's cognitive abilities.

A SET OF BLOCKS AND METHODS OF PLAY AND DIAGNOSIS

A set of blocks, for playing a game comprises a plurality of blocks, each block having one characteristic selected from the first category and one characteristic selected from the second category. At least some of the characteristics in the first category are different from one another and at least some of the characteristics in the second category are different from one another. Categories can include a degree of abstraction and may include shape, size, colour, texture, weight and surface finish. The blocks can be provided with a game board and a die, for playing a game or-for diagnosis. The blocks can be used for play, and for diagnosis of children with autism or other individuals with other neurological disorders.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATION DETECTION

A method and system for concentration detection. The method for concentration detection comprises the steps of extracting temporal features from brain signals; classifying the extracted temporal features using a classifier to give a score x1; extracting spectral-spatial features from brain signals; selecting spectral-spatial features containing discriminative information between concentration and non-concentration states from the set of extracted spectral-spatial features; classifying the selected spectral-spatial features using a classifier to give a score x2; combining the scores x1 and x2 to give a single score and determining if the subject is in a concentration state based on the single score.

METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING ADHD AND RELATED BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

The invention features methods and systems for the diagnosis of ADHD and related disorders. The methods and systems of the invention can also be used to ascertain how much benefit an individual would derive from a particular therapy. One method of diagnosing ADHD or a related disorder in a subject comprising the steps of: (i) providing motor activity data having been collected by using a motion analysis device to record movements of said subject; (ii) analyzing said motor activity data to calculate a value for a measure of inhibitory control in said subject; and (iii) on the basis of said value, diagnosing said subject.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BLINK INHIBITION AS A MARKER OF ENGAGEMENT AND PERCEIVED STIMULUS SALIENCE

The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus.

Psychological diagnosis and treatment system

Activity Analysis System and Method for diagnosing ADHD for Child

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPORT THERAPY OF ADHD PATIENT

The present invention relates to a device and a method for sports therapy, and more particularly, to a device and a method for sport therapy of patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The method of discriminating the cognitive-emotional disorder patient through a game analysis model can be implemented in the form of a program command which can be performed through various devices such as servers. The computer readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (AA) Research target (BB) Age (CC) Height (DD) Weight (EE) Behavior characteristic ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTIMATING MENTAL STATE, RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PERFORMING SAME

The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus and method for estimating a user′s concentration index and a stress index, and a recording medium for performing the same. The electronic device for estimating a user′s concentration index and stress index comprises an EEG signal measuring unit for measuring a user′s EEG signal; an intensified index estimating unit for determining a hurst exponent value and an EEG concentration value based on the user′s EEG signal,and estimating the intensive index of the user based on the determined Hurst index value and the EEG concentration index value; a stress index measuring unit which determines the power value of the electrode with respect to the left part of the prefrontal cortex of the user and the power value of the electrode with respect to the right part of the user′s prefrontal cortex based on the brain wave signal of the user, wherein the user′s stress index is estimated based on the power value of the electrode and the power value ...

MODEL MOUSE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING EFFECTS FOR PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING ATTENTION DISORDER USING THE MODEL MOUSE, AND METHOD FOR TREATING ATTENTION DISORDER BY SUPPRESSING T-TYPE CALCIUM CHANNEL

The present invention relates to a model mouse with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and a method for screening a composition for preventing and treating attention disorder using the same. More specifically, an animal model in which a cobalt wire is inserted into the right region of the frontal lobe is useful as a model mouse with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the model mouse with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be used for screening an attention disorder therapeutic agent by administering ethosuximide, which is one of the T-type calcium channel inhibitors, into the animal model and observing the low frequency brainwaves, hyperactivity and deterioration of cognitive functions which are characteristics of attention disorder, and a composition containing a T-type calcium channel inhibitor can be used for preventing and treating attention disorder.

A steering wheel torque evaluation module

DETECTION AND FEEDBACK OF INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

An example includes a neurosensing and feedback device to detect mental states and alert the wearer, such as in real-time. In an example, neural activity is detected by sensors that measure frequency, amplitude, synchrony, sequence and site of brain activity. These measurements can be compared to neural signatures and patterns shown to be correlated to neuropsychological conditions and disorders. When these measurements indicate an undesirable state the wearer is alerted via visual, audible or tactile means designed to be highly effective at alerting the wearer and allowing them to adjust their brain activity. Executive function, known to be crucial for school readiness, academic achievement and successful life outcomes, is the chief state to be detected, trained and supported. The device is designed to be used during primary activities, e.g. reading and listening, and to not require third party intervention during primary use.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING PROBABILITY OF EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOR IN PEOPLE

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif permettant d'évaluer la probabilité de comportement explosif chez des personnes, à partir de l'âge, du sexe et de la prise de médicaments. On engendre et on mesure une réponse visuelle à un certain paradigme affiché. L'amplitude de ladite réponse est mesurée, en microvolts, environ 100 millisecondes après la fin de l'affichage du paradigme. Ensuite, on quantifie la valeur absolue des bandes de fréquence delta, thêta, alpha et bêta d'un EEG classique, avant d'appliquer les résultats obtenus à un algorithme afin de calculer la probabilité de comportement explosif.

Driving assistance device

Disclosed herein is a technique for providing driving assistance for a driver in such a way as to increase the driver's degree of internal focus on driving if his or her degree of internal focus on driving is estimated to be low when deactivation of autonomous driving is predicted. Examples of such driving assistance include boosting the moving vehicle noise to be heard inside the vehicle's cabin, increasing sensitivity to a change in the vehicle's state responsive to driving operations, providing navigation to a road with features that would entertain the driver through driving, and giving guidance in exemplary driving operations.

BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING SYSTEM BASED ON DRIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR VEHICLE SEAT

Provided is a biological signal measuring system based on a driving environment for a vehicle seat. A biological signal measuring device is provided in a seat of a vehicle where most of the body of the driver who is driving a vehicle is consistently located to easily measure a biological signal of the driver and determine and remove noise from the biological signal which is caused by the movement of the driver due to change in a driving environment and a road condition, thereby improving reliability of measurement of a biological signal.

Methods of Enhancing Cognition and Systems for Practicing the Same

Provided are methods that include presenting to a subject an embodied cognitive task that includes a cognitive component and a physical component. The methods further include assessing the subject's performance on each of the cognitive component and the physical component, and adapting the difficulty level of the embodied cognitive task based on the subject's performance on each of the cognitive component and the physical component. In certain aspects, the methods find use in enhancing cognition, physical fitness, or both, in a subject. Also provided are methods of treating and diagnosing cognitive disorders. Systems and computer readable media for practicing the methods of the present disclosure are also provided.

Method for diagnosing ADHD and related behavioral disorders

The invention features methods and systems for the diagnosis of ADHD and related disorders. The methods and systems of the invention can also be used to ascertain how much benefit an individual would derive from a particular therapy.

Eye tracking system with biometric identification

A method for measuring eye tracking in a patient and capturing ocular biometric identifying information from the patient may involve: displaying a video to the patient on a stimulus screen of an eye tracking and biometric identification system; tracking movement of the patient's eyes during display of the video via an eye tracking camera of the eye tracking and biometric identification system; capturing ocular biometric identifying information from the patient with an ocular biometric capture device of the eye tracking and biometric identification system; generating, with a computer processor of the eye tracking and biometric identification system, a score representing an ability of the patient's eyes to track the video; and confirming, with the computer processor, an identity of the patient, based on the captured ocular biometric identifying information.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПЕРЦЕПТИВНО-КОГНИТИВНО-МОТОРНОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к перцептивно-когнитивно-моторной системе обучения. Система включает в себя устройство для оценки или совершенствования перцептивно-когнитивных способностей субъекта в течение последовательности тренинга. Устройство включает в себя дисплей, сконфигурированный с возможностью представления субъекту визуального контакта с окружающей средой. Система содержит также контроллер последовательности тренинга, сконфигурированный с возможностью консолидации результатов первых последовательных тестов, выполненных с использованием единственной пространственной зоны, сформированной окружающей средой, сегментации на множество пространственных зон и консолидации результатов вторых последовательных тестов, выполненных с использованием множества пространственных зон. Раскрываются также способы оценки или совершенствования перцептивно-когнитивных способностей субъекта. 3 н. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

СПОСОБ ДИАГНОСТИКИ НАПРЯЖЁННОСТИ ТРУДОВОГО ПРОЦЕССА ЧЕЛОВЕКА-ОПЕРАТОРА

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к области физиологии трудовой деятельности, и может быть использовано для диагностики напряженности трудового процесса человека-оператора. У человека-оператора до и после выполнения профессиональной деятельности определяют: порог чувствительности тактильного анализатора - ЧТАдо и ЧТАпосле, порог чувствительности кинестезического анализатора - ЧКАдо и ЧКАпосле, оценку концентрации внимания - ОКВдо и ОКВпосле, время простой сенсомоторной реакции - ВРдо и ВРпосле, оценку оперативной памяти - ООПдо и ООПпосле, оценку долговременной памяти - ОДПдо и ОДПпосле, оценку возбудимости центральной нервной системы - ОЦНСдо и ОЦНСпосле, спектральную мощность кардиоинтервалограммы в низкочастотном диапазоне - LFдо и LFпосле, спектральную мощность кардиоинтервалограммы в высокочастотном диапазоне - HFдо и HFпосле, количество пар соседних кардиоинтервалов, различающихся более чем на 50 мс, в течение всей записи кардиоинтервалограммы - pNN50 до и рNN50после, квадратный ...

ALERTNESS TESTER

A system is provided along with a method for testing users for alertness and mental fitness before beginning work or a potentially dangerous activity. The system (10) comprises a computer which calculates a user's score on an alertness test displayed on a VDU (12) and compares it with the user's baseline score stored on a portable storage device (20) eg a smart card to determine whether the user has passed the test. The basic test preferably comprises a plurality of yes or no questions based upon graphical data displayed to the user. Each user's answers and performance are preferably maintained in strict confidence through storage only on a removable storage medium, such as a Smart Card.

Method and apparatus

A method of providing cognitive training to a user, the method including, in a processing system, presenting a cognitive task to a user, the cognitive task requiring the user to view presented information and provide at least one input response; determining the at least one input response using an input device; determining from a measuring device a measure of electrical activity in the user's brain whilst performing the cognitive task; and, determining a score based on at least one of the at least one input response and the measured electrical activity.

Method for evaluating a risk of neurodevelopmental disorder with a child

A method is provided which performs at least two different tests on a given child (20) at respectively at least two different ages of said child. In the course of a first test, a first information is displayed to the child and meanwhile a controller (15) acquires first data about eye movements of the child via an eye-tracking device (10) and determines a first score by comparison of said first data with first pre-recorded reference data. The same is performed in the course of a second test at a second age of said child with second information which is different from the first information, hence yielding a second score. A composite score is then calculated for said child in function of at least the first and the second scores. This composite score is a more reliable indication of a risk of neurodevelopmental disorder than indicators obtained with known methods.

Enhancing cognition in the presence of distraction and/or interruption

The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition and improving well being in an individual. The methods involve presenting to an individual a task to be performed, presenting to the individual an interference, and receiving inputs from the individual. Where the interference is a distraction, the individual is to ignore the interference. Where the interference is an interruptor, the individual is instructed to respond to the interruptor as a secondary task and is said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presenting steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference.

METHODS OF ASSESSING COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

ENHANCING COGNITION IN THE PRESENCE OF DISTRACTION AND/OR INTERRUPTION

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING IMPAIRMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL

System and methods are provided for detecting impairment of an individual. The method involves operating a processor to: receive at least one image associated with the individual; and identify at least one feature in each image. The method further involves operating the processor to, for each feature: generate an intensity representation for that feature; apply at least one impairment analytical model to the intensity representation to determine a respective impairment likelihood; and determine a confidence level for each impairment likelihood based on characteristics associated with at least the applied impairment analytical model and that feature. The method further involves operating the processor to: define the impairment of the individual based on at least one impairment likelihood and the respective confidence level.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING FLUCTUATION IN ATTENTIONAL STATE AND OVERALL ATTENTIONAL STATE

... ²²²The invention provides methods for determining shifts in the attentional state ²of a subject. These methods are useful for diagnosing subjects with a ²psychological or behavioral disorder. The invention also features methods for ²determining the effect of a therapy on the overall attentional state and ²shifts in the attentional state of a subject.² ...

ENHANCED NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT WITH EYE TRACKING

Provided are methods and system for assessing a human subject's neurological and/or psychological status. The methods entail displaying visual tests to a human subject, wherein each of the visual tests includes a visual target signal, optionally with visual cue signals, for eliciting visual and, optionally, body part, movements by the subject. Following the display, the movements are then detected. The latency and/or correctness of such movements can then be used to assess the subject's neurological and/or psychological status. Also provided are methods and systems for assessing performance validity.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

A method of optimizing the effectiveness of a medication for the treatment of a neurobehavioral or psychiatric disorder in a patient is presented. Medication is administered to a patient. Patient information is obtained and stored in a computer database. Real-time current information is received, for example from a mobile computer device, by the patient relating to (i) medication being taken by the patient; (ii) at least one benefit or lack of benefit of the medication to the patient; (iii) characteristics of one or more current tasks being performed by the patient; and (iv) a current condition of the patient. The effectiveness of the medication is evaluated based on stored patient information and received real-time current information. Accordingly, the dosage or frequency of the medication administered to the patient may be modified, eliminated or maintained.

ENHANCING COGNITION IN THE PRESENCE OF DISTRACTION AND/OR INTERRUPTION

The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition and improving well being in an individual. The methods involve presenting to an individual a task to be performed, presenting to the individual an interference, and receiving inputs from the individual. Where the interference is a distraction, the individual is to ignore the interference. Where the interference is an interruptor, the individual is instructed to respond to the interruptor as a secondary task and is said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presenting steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference.

DECODING THE VISUAL ATTENTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASED ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC SIGNALS

METHOD OF PREVENTING EXCESSIVE IMMERSION OF USER AND DEVICE TO PROVIDE CONTENT THEREOF

The present invention provides a device to provide content comprising: a display; a content execution mean executing content, and displaying a content image on the display; and an excessive immersion prevention mean determining possibilities of an excessive immersion using a detection signal of an immersion degree detection mean, and controlling an operation of the content execution mean. According to the present invention, the device to provide content is able to accurately determine whether a user is in an excessive immersion state using a biological signal of the user, and is able to induce the user to get out of the excessive immersion state by providing a motion mission, stopping play of the content during a set time, or adjusting a game level in accordance with a determined result. As such, usage of a healthy content is able to be induced, and personal and social problems due to immersion or addiction of a game is able to be prevented. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (100) Content providing device ...

눈 추적을 통해 유아와 아이의 성장을 평가하는 방법

... 매우 어린 환자(예컨대, 인생의 처음 2 내지 6개월)의 성장, 인지, 사회성 또는 정신 능력 또는 장애의 위험을 평가하기 위해 시스템, 디바이스 및 방법이 기재되어 있다. 일반적으로, 특정한 동적 자극에 대한 시간에 따른 피험자의 시각적 고정의 감소가 (ASD와 같은) 가능한 능력 또는 장애의 표시를 제공한다. 피험자의 시각적 고정 관련된 눈 추적 세션 내내 시간에 따라 식별되고, 모니터링되고 추적되며, 시각적 고정에 관한 데이터는 그 후 분석하여 피험자의 특정 조건의 가능성이 있는 증가 위험을 결정한다. 통상적으로 성장중인 피험자의 유사한 시각적 고정 또는 피험자 자신의 이전 시각적 고정 데이터와 비교한 시각적 고정의 변화는 성장, 인지, 지적 능력 또는 장애의 지시를 제공한다.

Method for performing desired action of user using EMG pattern by wearable device

Drowsiness Detection and Intervention System and Method

An in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for detecting whether a driver in a vehicle is drowsy by monitoring a plurality of physiological signals of the driver is provided. The in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system includes at least a processor and an apparatus, the apparatus can be integrated into a seat belt or attached thereto as a discrete hardware apparatus, which includes at least an ECG sensor, a respiratory sensor, an acceleration sensor, a filtering system, and an intervention module. The filtering system further comprises one or more filters for suppressing noise and reducing motion artifacts. The processor is configured to compare the detected physiological signals with the signals stored in a learning module of the in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for determining the drowsiness state. If the driver is determined to be drowsy, a warning signal is outputted to alert the driver.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING AND IMPROVING SUSTAINED ATTENTION

The present invention relates to a system and method for assessing and training the quality of attentional awareness and control of an individual. The individual's attention is monitored using a neurophysiological system such as EEG while using a computer system and display that provides signals that allow the correlation of behavioral measures of attention with neurophysiological measures. The combination of those signals is a novel, accurate and reliable system for assessing any individual's true attention capabilities.

USING AGGREGATED SENSED DATA OF INDIVIDUALS TO PREDICT THE MENTAL STATE OF AN INDIVIDUAL

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis.

Method for detecting the drowsiness of the driver in a vehicle

In a method for detecting the drowsiness of a driver in a vehicle, a course of a circadian curve is modified as a function of the environmental brightness.

Apparatus and method for voice based diagnostic support

An apparatus ( 4 ) is disclosed adapted to diagnose disorders related to the brain of a subject. The apparatus comprises a display ( 42 ) for presenting stimuli to said subject, a microphone ( 46 ) for registering a sound signal, and a control unit adapted to measure a pause time until articulation of the subject starts in a said sound signal for naming presented stimuli as quickly as possible and in an order as previously presented. Components of said pause time are analyzed for diagnostic support of neuropsychiatric disorders, in particular neurodevelopmental disorders, or brain damage induced disorders. An adjustment of medication dosage or medication type to individual patient needs may be made based on the measurement.

Visual attention apparatus and control method based on mind awareness and display apparatus using the visual attention apparatus

Disclosed are a visual attention apparatus based on mind awareness and an image output apparatus using the same. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can reduce data throughput by performing object segmentation and context analysis according to downsampling and colors and approximate shapes of input images so as to detect attention regions using extrinsic visual attention and intrinsic visual attention. In addition, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention can detect the attention regions having different viewpoints for each user by detecting the attention regions due to the extrinsic visual attention and the intrinsic visual attention and processing and displaying the attention regions as various regions of interest, thereby increasing the image immersion and the utility of contents.

Portable Neurocognitive Assesment and Evaluation System

A neurocognitive assessment and evaluation system uses a portable computerized appliance having a touchscreen, network communication functionality, at least one processor and on-board digital memory, and has software executing on the at least one processor. The software provides an interactive display comprising one or more graphics artifacts with which a person may interact, monitoring of the time and nature of the person's interaction with the one or more graphics artifacts, and audio or text instruction for the person to follow to interact with the one or more graphics artifacts to perform a specific test for neurocognitive evaluation of the person.

Set of blocks and methods of play and diagnosis

A set of blocks, for playing a game comprises a plurality of blocks, each block having one characteristic selected from the first category and one characteristic selected from the second category. At least some of the characteristics in the first category are different from one another and at least some of the characteristics in the second category are different from one another. Categories can include a degree of abstraction and may include shape, size, colour, texture, weight and surface finish. The blocks can be provided with a game board and a die, for playing a game or for diagnosis. The blocks can be used for play, and for diagnosis of children with autism or other individuals with other neurological disorders.

Model Mouse of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Method for Investigating Effects for Preventing and Alleviating Attention Disorder using the Model Mouse, and Method for Treating Attention Disorder by Suppressing T-Type Calcium Channel

The present invention relates to an Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) mouse model and a screening method for a composition for the prevention and treatment of attention deficit disease. The mouse model constructed by inserting cobalt wire in the right side of the frontal lobe is very useful as the ADHD mouse model, and the said ADHD mouse model can be effectively used for the screening of an agent for the treatment of attention deficit disease since the mouse demonstrated brain wave with low frequency, hyperactivity, and cognitive impairment, which are characteristic symptoms of attention deficit disease, when ethosuximide, one of T-type calcium channel blockers, was administered. Therefore, the composition comprising a T-type calcium channel blocker was also confirmed to be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of attention deficit disease.

Task-Modulated Neurobehavioral Status

Systems and methods for modulating a subject's neurobehavioral status by a task-dependent arousal index are provided. Neurobehavioral status may be measured or model-predicted, and the arousal index reflects the composite effect on the subject's neurobehavioral performance of behavioral, environmental, psychological, and physiological factors of the subject's performing an assigned task. Task arousal index may be selected from a database, provided by user input, or combined in real time from sensor data.

Method and system for modeling and processing fmri image data using a bag-of-words approach

Systems and methods for processing image data are provided. A computer implemented method for processing image data, comprises gathering 4-D image data from a subject, extracting time series data, and spatial and degree data of each voxel of the subject, deriving at least one feature from the time series data, deriving at least one feature from the spatial and degree data, combining the at least one feature from the time series data, and the at least one feature from the spatial and degree data to generate combined data, and inputting the combined data to a classifier, wherein the classifier outputs a classification based on the combined data.

Device to Measure Pupillary Light Reflex In Infants and Toddlers

The present disclosure provides a pupillary light reflex (PLR) system, wherein the PLR system includes a remote tracking and imaging system that is structured and operable to generate and acquire high resolution pupil stimulus and response data from a test subject while the test subject is moving and is disposed a distance from remote tracking and imaging system that is greater than or equal to one-third of a meter. The PLR system additionally includes a computer based system controller that is structure and operable to execute PLR software to control the operation of the remote tracking and imaging system and compute PLR information based on the pupil stimulus and response data acquired as the test subject is moving.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ATTENTION

A method and system for detecting attention of a subject is provided. The method comprises determining one or more user specific feature sets from Electroencephalographic (EEG) signals of the subject; determining one or more pool data feature sets from the EEG signals of the subject; identifying one or more features from each feature set for differentiating attention/non-attention signals; determining respective classification scores for each feature set based on the identified one or more features; and combining the classification scores to obtain a combined attention score for said detecting attention. 1. A method of detecting attention of a subject , the method comprising , determining one or more user specific feature sets from Electroencephalographic (EEG) signals of the subject;determining one or more pool data feature sets from the EEG signals of the subject;identifying one or more features from each feature set for differentiating attention/non-attention signals;determining respective classification scores for each feature set based on the identified one or more features; andcombining the classification scores to obtain a combined attention score for said detecting attention.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a first one of the user specific feature sets is based on each feature of the feature set being an average band-power over a time-window of a differential potential between two EEG channels coupled to the subject and a second one of the user specific feature sets is based on each feature of the feature set being an average band-power over a time-window of a differential potential between two EEG channels coupled to the subject after normalization to uni-variance.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a first one of the pool data feature sets is based on each feature of the feature set being an average band-power over a time-window of a differential potential between two EEG channels coupled to the subject as compared to EEG data of a ...

Apparatus for mounting a wireless sensor on a human for diagnosing and treating cognitive disorders

A cognitive disorder diagnostic and treatment system having a plurality of wireless sensors strapped to the arms and legs of a human being for improved diagnostic capability. The wireless sensors are in the form of cubes which are mounted on apparatus comprising a pair clips, and a Velcro strap. The strap is connected to the mounting apparatus through angled apertures whereby the top surface of the wireless sensor is canted toward the user for better visibility of graphics which are displayed on the top surface of the sensor. 1. In a cognitive disorder diagnosis and treatment system having a base station and a plurality of wireless sensors each comprising accelerometers that may communicate with the base station wirelessly and may display graphics transmitted from the base station , an improvement comprising:a plurality of fixtures for mounting a wireless sensor and for strapping to the limb of a human being.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein individual of the plurality of fixtures claim 1 , each mounting a wireless sensor claim 1 , are strapped to at least the wrists and ankles of a human being.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of fixtures comprises:a mounting surface having first and second opposed edges;a pair of walls mounted one each to the mounting surface at the first opposed edges;a pair of resilient clips mounted one each to the mounting surface at the second opposed edges.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each of the pair of walls has an aperture through which a strap may extend.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein a strap comprises Velcro.6. The system of claim 4 , where in each of the walls has two sides and a bottom edge claim 4 , wherein each side has a different length measured from the mounting surface whereby its bottom edge forms an oblique angle relative to mounting surface.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the aperture in a wall is aligned with the bottom edge of the wall thereby forming an oblique angle relative to the ...

S&M TO IDENTIFY A SUBGROUP OF ADHD AT HIGHER RISK FOR COMPLICATING CONDITIONS

This invention is directed to embodiments of systems and methods to identify a subgroup of ADHD at higher risk for complicating conditions that, for example, may be of concern to an ADHD evaluation, may account for attention and behavior symptoms, and may lead a clinician to exclusion of ADHD from primary diagnosis. In one embodiment, a method for identifying a subgroup of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients at higher risk for complicating conditions is provided. The method can include receiving, from a user or clinician, evaluation data associated with a plurality of patients identified with ADHD as a primary diagnosis; obtaining EEG data for each of the plurality of patients; determining, based at least in part on the EEG data, an indicator of ADHD, wherein the indicator supports a positive or negative ADHD evaluation; correlating the indicator with a user's or clinician's evaluation data; and based at least in part on the correlation, determining at least one subgroup of the plurality of patients, wherein the correlation provides positive support for diagnosis of ADHD or provides support for further testing for complicating conditions before proceeding with diagnosis of ADHD in at least one patient within the at least one subgroup. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for characterizing at least one subgroup of patients with suspected symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , the system comprising: receive, from a user or clinician, evaluation data for ADHD and other conditions associated with a plurality of patients; and', 'obtain EEG data and/or other biological data for each of the plurality of patients;, 'a data collection module operable to based at least in part on the biological data or a combination of biological data and evaluation data, determine an indicator of ADHD,', 'wherein the indicator supports a positive or negative ADHD evaluation; and, 'a clinical/diagnostic module operable to ["correlate the indicator with the ...

System and method for diagnosing autism

A system for diagnosing autism comprises a measuring device, a movie display, a speaker, and a computer connected with the measuring device and the speaker. The computer contains a control program therein, the control program being capable of arranging a sequence of human-voiced syllables in a pseudo-random order and allowing the sequence of the human-voiced syllables to be played from the speaker while a silent subtitled movie being played on the movie display. The measuring device can measure brain response of a patient to obtain an averaged MMN value, which can be compared with a cut-off point by the control program, whereby, if the averaged MMN value is less than the cut-off point, the patient is deemed to have suffered from an autism. The present invention can provide objective data for quantitative analysis for autism, and provide an easy way to diagnose autism.

Method for diagnosing adhd and related behavioral disorders

The invention features methods and systems for the diagnosis of ADHD and related disorders. The methods and systems of the invention can also be used to ascertain how much benefit an individual would derive from a particular therapy.

PROVISION OF ATYPICAL BRAIN ACTIVITY ALERTS

Computer-implemented techniques are disclosed for analyzing physiology data captured by biosensors and for providing alerts based on the biosensor data. The biosensor data is captured non-invasively and is analyzed to identify atypical brain activity that can result from illness, injury, disease, and seizures. The biosensor data can include electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and accelerometer data. The data is sent to a web service for analysis, and to determine whether an alert should be generated. The alerts, based on the biosensor data captured from the individual, are received from the web service. An output related to physiology is rendered based on an alert being received from the web service. 1. A computer-implemented method for physiology analysis comprising:capturing biosensor data from a person;sending the biosensor data to a mobile device;providing the biosensor data to a cloud-computing environment;processing the biosensor data to identify atypical brain activity; andproviding an alert based on the atypical brain activity that was detected.2. The method of wherein the biosensor data includes one or more of electrodermal activity claim 1 , accelerometer data claim 1 , and skin temperature.3. The method of wherein the processing is performed in the cloud-computing environment.4. The method of wherein the mobile device is incorporated as part of a biosensor.5. The method of wherein the atypical brain activity comprises a SUDEP risk claim 1 , an epileptiform seizure claim 1 , a drug reaction claim 1 , stress claim 1 , depression claim 1 , compulsive behavior claim 1 , ictal brain activity claim 1 , inter-ictal brain activity claim 1 , a tonic-clonic seizure claim 1 , a partial complex seizure claim 1 , pain claim 1 , anxiety claim 1 , a panic attack claim 1 , an epileptic seizure claim 1 , a sleep disorder claim 1 , a respiratory sleep problem claim 1 , an heart attack claim 1 , a reaction to medication claim 1 , a bipolar attack claim 1 , distracted ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT VIA EYE TRACKING

Systems, devices, and methods are described for assessing the risk of developmental, cognitive, social, or mental abilities or disabilities in very young patients (e.g., in the first 2-6 months of life). Generally, the decline in visual fixation of a subject over time with respect to certain dynamic stimuli provides a marker of possible abilities or disabilities (such as ASD). The visual fixation of the subject is identified, monitored, and tracked over time through repeated eye tracking sessions, and data relating to the visual fixation is then analyzed to determine a possible increased risk certain conditions in the subject. A change in visual fixation as compared to similar visual fixation data of typically-developing subjects or to a subject's own, prior visual fixation data provides an indication of a developmental, cognitive, or mental ability or disability. 129-. (canceled)30. A method for identifying a change in visual fixation of an individual over time , comprising the steps of:receiving a first data set collected from an eye tracking device indicative of an individual's visual fixation with respect to a first visual stimulus, wherein the individual's visual fixation corresponds to at least one spatial region-of-interest in the first visual stimulus;receiving a second data set collected from the eye tracking device indicative of the individual's visual fixation with respect to a second visual stimulus, wherein the individual's visual fixation corresponds to at least one spatial region-of-interest in the second visual stimulus, and wherein the second data set was collected during a second session performed after a first session in which the first data set was collected;generating, via software executing on a processor, a representation of the first data set and the second data set, wherein the representation demonstrates visual fixation with respect to the at least one spatial region-of-interest; andcalculating, via software executing on a processor, a rate ...

DEVICES WHICH PROMPT DIVERSE BRAIN STATES TO UPGRADE BRAIN PERFORMANCE

An electronic device that includes an electronic calendar containing scheduled events, the device further including a) software that matches an event with an optimal brain state, and b) means for convening to the user of the device such optimal brain state when the calendar indicates that the event is imminent or has arrived. 1. An electronic device that comprises an electronic calendar containing scheduled events such as meetings , exercise sessions , social events , and medical appointments , said device comprising:a) software that matches an event with an optimal brain state for such event, andb) means for conveying to the user of the device said optimal brain state when the calendar indicates an event reminder or that the event is imminent or has arrived.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device comprises a screen claim 1 , and said optimal brain state is displayed visually on said screen.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device comprises an audible function claim 1 , and said device conveys to the user an audible prompting signal when the calendar indicates that the event is imminent or has arrived.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said signal includes a verbal identification of said optimal brain state.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device includes means claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , a keyboard or touchscreen claim 1 , whereby the user can input one or more of the following: i) an assessment claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , on a one-to-five scale claim 1 , of the user's real-time physical energy or health state claim 1 , ii) an assessment claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , on a one-to-five scale claim 1 , of the user's real-time emotional state claim 1 , and iii) an assessment claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , on a one-to-five scale claim 1 , of the user's real-time cognitive performance claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , EEG claim 1 , focus claim 1 , mental agility claim 1 , creativity claim 1 , and working memory.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device includes means for ...

Biomarkers For The Prediction Of Treatment Outcomes In ADHD

The present invention relates to the field of biomarkers and in particular to their utilisation in treatment. Embodiments of the invention have been particularly developed as biomarkers enabling optimisation of treatment regimes and as uses of the biomarkers in tests for the prediction of optimised treatments and treatment outcomes in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. The invention will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use. 2. The method of wherein the stimulant medication is methylphenidate (MPH).3. The method of wherein said patient is aged between 6 and 17 years.4. The method of wherein the cognitive parameter is assessed by applying a computerised test battery including tests selected from Motor Tapping claim 1 , Choice Reaction Time claim 1 , Memory recall claim 1 , Digit Span claim 1 , Verbal Interference claim 1 , Switching of Attention claim 1 , Continuous Performance Test claim 1 , Go/No-Go claim 1 , Maze task and Emotion Identification.5. The method of wherein a first cognitive parameter is a predictor of negative treatment outcome for ADHD patients in one of the patient sub-groups when the division into said sub-groups is based on the comparison of at least a second cognitive parameter.6. The method of wherein said first cognitive parameter is high performance in the Switching of Attention test and wherein said second cognitive parameter is poor performance in the Continuous Performance Test.7. The method of wherein said first cognitive parameter is low performance in the Switching of Attention test and wherein said second cognitive parameter is poor performance in the Maze test or the Verbal interference test.8. The method of wherein a first cognitive parameter is a predictor of positive treatment outcome for ADHD patients in one patient sub-groups when the division into sub- ...

A system and method for treating various neurological disorders using synchronized nerve activation

A neuromodulation system for treatment of physiological disorders. The system includes one or more stimulators for stimulating one or more cranial nerves; one or more detectors configured for detecting a predetermined physiological state; and a control unit that controls nerve stimulation by the one or more stimulators so that it is synchronized with the at least one predetermined physiological state detected by the one or more detectors. A method of neuromodulating a patient for treatment of physiological disorder. The method includes the steps of detecting a predetermined physiological state and applying stimulation to one of the cranial nerves during the predetermined physiological state by one or more stimulators of a neuromodulation system.

Methods and systems for neural stimulation via visual stimulation

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof. The system can include eyeglasses, a photodiode positioned to detect ambient light, light sources, and an input device. The system can include a neural stimulation system that retrieves a profile and selects a light pattern having a fixed parameter and a variable parameter. The neural stimulation system can set a value of the variable parameter of the light pattern, construct an output signal, and then provide the output signal to the light sources to direct light towards the fovea.

DUAL EEG NON-CONTACT MONITOR WITH PERSONAL EEG MONITOR FOR CONCURRENT BRAIN MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION

Aspects of the disclosure can provide a method and device for detecting EEG signals of a first person in proximity to the device. The device can include a non-contact EEG directional circuit having non-contact sensors, the non-contact EEG directional circuit being configured to detect the EEG signals produced by a brain of the first person without making contact with the first person. The device can further include a processor coupled to the non-contact EEG directional circuit that is configured to analyze the EEG signals to detect patterns in the EEG signals that correspond to a state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor and feedback device that is configured to provide a second person with an indication of the state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor. Additionally, the device can include a contact EEG circuit having sensors that are in contact with the second person and that is configured to detect second EEG signals produced by a brain of the second person, wherein the processor is coupled to the contact EEG circuit and is configured to analyze the second EEG signals to detect patterns in the second EEG signals that correspond to a state of second the person. 1. A device for detecting EEG signals of a first person in proximity to the device , the device comprising:a non-contact EEG directional circuit having non-contact sensors, the non-contact EEG directional circuit being configured to detect the EEG signals produced by a brain of the first person without making contact with the first person;a processor coupled to the non-contact EEG directional circuit that is configured to analyze the EEG signals to detect patterns in the EEG signals that correspond to a state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor; anda feedback device that is configured to provide a second person with an indication of the state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor.2. The device according to ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND IMPROVING ATTENTION

The invention features methods and systems useful for monitoring attention. The methods and systems can be used as part of an EEG brain-to-computer interface that measures the attention level of a subject and trains the subject to improve attention. 1. A method for classifying an EEG brain signal comprising:(i) placing, in proximity to a subject, a device connected to a computer, wherein the device can be activated by said subject; presenting to said subject instructions with respect to activating said device in response a stimulus, wherein said subject is instructed to activate said device when a specified stimulus is presented to said subject; and presenting to said subject said stimulus while recording instances of device activation by said subject;(ii) recording one or more of EEG brain signals of the subject while performing at least a portion of step (i);(iii) storing the instances of device activation by said subject from step (i) and the one or more EEG brain signals from step (ii) in a computer;(iv) determining a response time parameter of device activation and calculating response time values for each of said one or more EEG brain signals; and(v) on the basis of the response time values from step (iv), classifying said one or more EEG brain signals to produce labeled brain signals characteristic of the subject having an attentive state or an inattentive state.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising classifying said one or more EEG brain signals to produce labeled brain signals characteristic of the subject having (a) an attentive state claim 1 , (b) a first inattentive state; or (c) a second inattentive state characterized by a subject's level of drowsiness.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising identifying said one or more EEG brain signals with increasing relative power in the delta or theta bands coincident with longer reaction times claim 2 , and labelling the EEG brain signals as belonging to the second inattentive state.4. The method of ...

SMART RELAXATION MASKS WITH WIRED EARPIECES

A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; wiring; an earpiece that is coupled to the main body via the wiring; and a spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body. 1. A relaxation mask comprising:a main body defining a pair of eye cavities;wiring;an earpiece coupled to the main body via the wiring; anda spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body.2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the wiring defines the spring.3. The relaxation mask of claim 2 , wherein the wiring includes a serpentine segment that defines the spring.4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , further comprising:an electronics enclosure;a light diffuser disposed within a first one of the cavities; anda coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure,wherein the coupling member defines a channel, andwherein the serpentine section is disposed within the channel.5. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end claim 1 , wherein the wiring passes through the sleeve claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is arranged to overlie a subject's temple region when the relaxation mask is worn.6. The relaxation mask of claim 5 , wherein a high friction material is disposed on an inner surface of the sleeve and is arranged to inhibit movement of the wiring when the relaxation mask is worn.7. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the interface with the earpiece claim 6 , and wherein the wiring includes a flat section that extends through the sleeve.8. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising an electronics enclosure supported by the main body claim 1 , wherein a first end of the wiring is coupled to the electronics enclosure and a second end of the wiring is coupled to the earpiece.9. The relaxation mask of claim 8 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the first end claim 8 , a ...

Video immersion inducing apparatus and video immersion inducing method using the apparatus

An apparatus for inducing immersion in video and a method for inducing immersion in video is disclosed. The apparatus includes a measuring unit, a control unit and an immersion inducing unit. The measuring unit obtains skin measurement data of a user watching a video output from an image display device and outputs the measured skin measurement data. The control unit outputs an immersion inducing control signal when the measured skin conductivity level is outside of a normal range of skin conductivity values. The immersion inducing unit receives the immersion inducing control signal from the control unit and outputs an immersion inducing message.

SENSORY EVOKED RESPONSE BASED ATTENTION EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The system and methods described herein determine a subject's indication of attention to a first and a second sensory stimuli. The system determines a sensory evoked response of the subject by calculating the statistical relationship between the subject's neural response to the stimuli and a signal feature of the first and the second sensory stimuli. A magnitude value of the sensory evoked response is extracted to determine whether the subject attended-to or ignored the sensory stimuli. The system will select the stimuli that elicited the greater indication of attention, and then trigger further processing by a computer. Such processing can include selecting future content for improving safety warnings, educational materials, or advertisements or further processing can include controlling and navigating a brain computer user interface. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a processor, a measurement of a neural response of a subject to a first sensory stimuli and a second sensory stimuli;receiving, by the processor, information related to the first sensory stimuli and the second sensory stimuli, wherein the information includes at least one signal feature of the first sensory stimuli and the second sensory stimuli;determining, by the processor, a statistical relationship between the at least one signal feature of the first sensory stimuli and the second sensory stimuli and the measurement of the neural response of the subject;identifying, by the processor, a first magnitude value comprised of a peak value of the determined statistical relationship between the at least one signal feature of the first sensory stimuli and the measurement of the neural response of the subject, and a second magnitude value comprised of a peak value of the determined statistical relationship between the at least one signal feature of the second sensory stimuli and the measurement of the neural response of the subject;determining, by the processor, a first indication of the attention of the ...

TEACHING METHOD AND TEACHING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING ATTENTION, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Disclosed are a teaching method and a teaching device for improving attention and a computer readable storage medium. The method includes the following operations: obtaining brainwave data of a user collected by an electroencephalograph (EEG) acquisition device, and calculating an attention value according to the brainwave data; switching to a training mode if the attention value is less than a first preset threshold; and obtaining an EEG feature of the user during training, and outputting and displaying an animation effect corresponding to the EEG feature to adjust the user's attention. 1. A teaching method for improving attention , comprising the following operations:obtaining brainwave data of a user collected by an electroencephalograph (EEG) acquisition device, and calculating an attention value according to the brainwave data;switching to a training mode if the attention value is less than a first preset threshold; andobtaining an EEG feature of the user during training, and outputting and displaying an animation effect corresponding to the EEG feature to adjust the user's attention.2. The teaching method for improving attention of claim 1 , wherein the operation of obtaining an EEG feature of the user during training claim 1 , and outputting and displaying an animation effect corresponding to the EEG feature to adjust the user's attention comprises:analyzing the EEG feature, and scoring the EEG feature according to a preset scoring rule to obtain a score;comparing the score with a second preset threshold to obtain a comparison result; andloading a file corresponding to the animation effect according to the comparison result, and playing a content of the file.3. The teaching method for improving attention of claim 1 , wherein the operation of analyzing the EEG feature claim 1 , and scoring the EEG feature according to a preset scoring rule to obtain a score comprises:obtaining an Alpha wave, a Beta wave, a Delta wave, a Gamma wave and a Theta wave ...

Systems and methods for detecting blink inhibition as a marker of engagement and perceived stimulus salience

The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COGNITIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT

An improved system for assessing cognitive function is described that uses tracked electrical activity of the brain of the individuals in response to a specific sequence of stimuli in generating data sets, which, for example, can be encapsulated as a data structure. The data sets can include tracked specific response types, at different times and amplitudes, including, but not limited to, event related potential signal components. Brainwave features including, event related potentials, are tracked in relation to both pre-attentive brain responses and consciously controlled attention responses. 1. A computing system for generating data sets representative of potential cognitive activity of a patient , the computing system including at least one processor and computer readable memory , the computing system comprising:a sensor apparatus connected to one or more electrodes coupled to the patient's head, the one or more electrodes recording brainwave (EEG) data of the patient in respect of a brain of the patient;a stimulus presentation mechanism coupled to one or more sensory output devices, the stimulus presentation mechanism generating a series of programmed stimuli to the patient while the sensor apparatus records the brainwave data of the patient as the patient receives the series of programmed stimuli;a waveform feature extractor processing engine configured to process the brainwave data of the patient to extract waveform features, the waveform features including at least one or more N1, P2, N400, MMN, P300 (P3a/P3b), and N2b responses; record, using the sensor apparatus, a portion of brainwave data of the patient during a resting period during which no stimulus is being presented to the patient;', 'control the stimulus presentation mechanism to present a repeated auditory tone or visual image to the patient;', "the one or more N1 and P2 responses to the auditory tones or visual images to measure the brain's processing of auditory stimuli or N1 and P2 responses to ...

Method for evaluating multi-modal emotion cognition capability of patient with autism spectrum disorder

A method for evaluating a multi-modal emotion cognition capability of a patient with an autism spectrum disorder, mainly includes the following steps: (1) setting a multi-modal evaluation environment, where the multi-modal evaluation environment is used to stimulate a tested object; and the multi-modal evaluation environment includes: a visual scene, a verbal communication scene, and an emotional communication scene; (2) collecting multi-modal evaluation information, where the evaluation information includes: intelligence information, behavioral data, and eye movement data of the tested object; and (3) performing statistical analysis, to obtain an emotion cognition capability of the tested object, where the performing statistical analysis includes: performing statistical analysis on the behavioral data, performing statistical analysis on the eye movement data, and performing statistical analysis on a combination of the behavioral data and the eye movement data.

Methods Of Measuring Head, Neck, And Brain Function And Predicting And Diagnosing Memory Impairment

A computer based method and system forms measurements of brain function and predictions of a likelihood for memory impairment via the use of cameras, including a near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopic device and a camera capturing images in the Red-Green-Blue (RGB) spectrum. The device acquires from a subject measurements of ions, molecules, or combinations thereof at more than one moment in time, as well as amplitude and timing of blood pulsations. Based on the measured molecule or ion concentration, flow, and so forth, a processor assesses the probability of a neuron to form an action potential. Formation of an action potential increases the probability that the subject individual will create a memory. 1. A method for predicting a likelihood for memory impairment in an individual , the method comprising:a) using a near infrared spectroscopic device on an individual at an anatomical region to be studied;b) determining, with the device at the anatomical region, a first measurement of at least one amino acid at a first time;c) determining, with the device at the anatomical region, a second measurement of the at least one amino acid at a second time;d) comparing the first measurement to the second measurement; and 'thereby predicting the likelihood for memory impairment in the individual.', 'e) determining, based on the comparison of the first measurement to the second measurement, a probability for one or more neurons to generate an action potential, wherein the generation of an action potential increases the probability of forming a new memory;'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first time is a first moment or a first time interval and the second time is a second moment or a second time interval.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising establishing a baseline from one or more measurements of the at least one amino acid at the first time claim 1 , wherein the baseline represents a memory map of the individual.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising ...

Enhancing Cognition in the Presence of Distraction and/or Interruption

The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition and improving well being in an individual. The methods involve presenting to an individual a task to be performed, presenting to the individual an interference, and receiving inputs from the individual. Where the interference is a distraction, the individual is to ignore the interference. Where the interference is an interrupter, the individual is instructed to respond to the interrupter as a secondary task and is said to be multi-tasking. Inputs are then also received from the individual pertaining to this secondary task. The methods encompass iterations of these presentating steps and receiving of the input, and generation of analysis and/or feedback to the individual. The methods can further include conducting an analysis and/or generating feedback to the individual. The analysis can include a comparison of the performances with or without each type of interference. 157.-. (canceled)58. A computer-implemented method for enhancing cognition in an individual using a computer device having a display component and an input device , the method comprising using one or more computer processors to execute instructions stored in one or more memory storage devices comprising computer executable instructions to perform operations including:(a) presenting a first task to the individual using the display component requiring a first response from the individual via the input device; when the first interference is a distraction, the individual is instructed to provide the second response to the first task and ignore the distraction, and', 'when the first interference is an interrupter, the individual is instructed to provide the second response to the first task and respond to the interrupter as a secondary task;, "(b) presenting a first interference with the first task, the first task requiring a second response from the individual to the first task in the presence of an interference via the input ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND DISEASE

Provided herein are systems and methods for setting a physiological threshold value in a user interface for a user behavior-modification system; monitoring a physiological parameter corresponding to the physiological threshold value; and notifying the user with a notification when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value. A portion of the user behavior-modification system can be resident in a memory of a first network-connected electronic device configured with a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor can be configured to physiologically couple to the user for monitoring a physiological parameter thereof. Monitoring the physiological parameter can include alerting the user when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value. Notifying the user enables the user to modify behavior to bring the physiological parameter below the physiological threshold value. The notification can be provided through a vibrator, a speaker, or a display screen of the first electronic device or a second network-connected electronic device. 1. A method , comprising: wherein at least a portion of the user behavior-modification system is resident in a memory of a first network-connected electronic device configured with a physiological sensor, and', 'wherein the physiological sensor is configured to physiologically couple to the user for monitoring a physiological parameter of the user;, 'setting a physiological threshold value in a user interface for a user behavior-modification system,'}monitoring the physiological parameter corresponding to the physiological threshold value to alert the user when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value; and 'wherein the notification is provided through a vibrator, a speaker, or a display screen of the first electronic device or a second network-connected electronic device.', 'notifying the user with a notification when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value in an event, thereby enabling the user to modify ...

Realtime evaluation method and system for virtual reality immersion effect

A realtime evaluation method and system for a virtual reality (VR) immersion effect are provided. An electroencephalogram signal is collected while a VR video is played, a degree of emotional arousal and a degree of cognitive absorption are calculated in real time based on energy of frequency bands α, β, and θ that is obtained after wavelet transform, and finally, an immersion effect index is dynamically monitored for objective evaluation on an immersion effect. The method and the system realize realtime measurement and analysis, dynamically monitors a VR video immersion effect, adopts a multi-dimensional comprehensive calculation strategy and takes individual differences into account when calculating an index, effectively resolves problems such as after-fact reporting, social desirability biases, and strong subjectivity in questionnaire measurement and other measurement means, and has a broad market application prospect.

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING SENSORY ASSESSORS' CONCENTRATION ABILITY

The attention recognition embodied by the method for evaluating the concentration ability of a sensory assessor is organically combined with evaluations for three categories of ranking capability, namely, excellent, good, and poor. Therefore, sensory assessors displaying high sensibility and poor attention form part of the group possessing excellent ranking capability, while sensory assessors exhibiting moderate sensibility and high attention can be found in the group possessing good ranking capability. Furthermore, sensory assessors displaying fair sensibility and high attention can be found in the group with poor ranking capability. This system can identify the concentration ability of assessors, therefore, providing support for the reliability of ranking results. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The method for evaluating the concentration ability of the sensory assessors according to claim 1 , wherein the serial number for each of the sensory assessors turn red in the result display unit when the sensory assessors display the high sensibility and the poor attention claim 1 , yellow for the moderate sensibility and the high attention claim 1 , and green in the case for the fair sensibility and the high attention.9. A system for evaluating the concentration ability of the sensory assessors while using the method according to claim 1 , comprising:the data input unit for entering the first kind of data;the storage unit for storing the first kind of data;the data processing unit for processing the first kind of data to obtain the second kind of data, the third kind of data, the fourth kind of data, and the fifth kind of data;the data analysis unit for assessing the second kind of data, the third kind of data, the fourth kind of data, and the fifth kind of data to determine the concentration ability of each of the sensory assessors; andthe result display unit for displaying the serial number representative of the concentration ability of each of ...

Digital content processing and generation for a virtual environment

An artificial reality system and method provides immersive digital content to a user via a device with limited capabilities. A digital content processor generates a video stream of a real-world environment in a first video resolution regime. The digital content processor identifies static regions across frames of the video stream. The digital content processor applies one or more of a stitching operation, a blending operation, and a layering operation to replace static regions of the video stream with still image pixels. The digital content processor transmits the modified video stream to a display unit of a virtual reality (VR) device at a second video resolution regime of lower resolution than the first video resolution regime.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BLINK INHIBITION AS A MARKER OF ENGAGEMENT AND PERCEIVED STIMULUS SALIENCE

The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus. 1. (canceled)2. A method for assessing the risk of a mental condition in an individual using an eye monitoring device , comprising the steps of:receiving blink data indicative of the individual's blink responses to a dynamic visual stimulus displayed to the individual, wherein the blink data is collected via the eye monitoring device;synchronizing, via software executing on a processor, the received blink data with the dynamic visual stimulus;identifying, via software executing on the processor, a pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data;retrieving, via software executing on the processor, event data related to the dynamic visual stimulus from a database; andcomparing, via software executing on the processor, a parameter of the pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data with a parameter of the event data related to the dynamic visual stimulus to determine at least one delta parameter, wherein the at least one delta parameter indicates a likelihood that the individual has a mental disorder.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the parameter of the event data comprises a predetermined time-stamped event.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the parameter of the event data comprises a time value.5. The method ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELAXATION AND CULTIVATION OF ATTENTION

The present disclosure provides a system and a method for relaxation and cultivation of attention. The method comprising: detecting a non-respiratory bodily action of a first person; determining based on comparing the non-respiratory bodily action of the first person with at least one predetermined threshold, whether or not the first person is voluntarily attending on the non-respiratory bodily action at the present time; and generating feedback to be perceived by the first person through at least one response system if the first person is voluntarily attending on the non-respiratory bodily action at the present time. 2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the repetitiveness parameter is a time duration between a first repetition ending and a second repetition starting of the non-respiratory bodily action.3. Method according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein determining that the first person is voluntarily attending on the non-respiratory bodily action requires that the non-respiratory bodily action has a continuity parameter above a predetermined continuity threshold.4. Method according to any of the preceding claims further comprising reducing and/or adjusting the generated feedback if the first person is not voluntarily attending on the non-respiratory bodily action at the present time.5. Method according to any of the preceding claims further comprising stopping the generation of feedback if the first person is not voluntarily attending to the non-respiratory bodily action at the present time.6. Method according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the generated feedback is configured to reflect that the first person is voluntarily attending to the non-respiratory bodily action at the present time claim 1 , and/or to motivate the first person to keep voluntarily attending to the non-respiratory bodily action.7. Method according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the generated feedback comprises one or more of ambient ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA ANOMALY DETECTION PROCESS IN ASSESSMENTS

A method, computer program product, and computer system for identifying at least one attribute of a user. An attention level of the user is determined with the identified at least one attribute. The attention level of the user is analyzed. An action of the user is classified as an attention deficiency event using the analyzed attention level of the user. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:identifying at least one attribute of a user;determining an attention level of the user with the identified at least one attribute;analyzing the attention level of the user; andclassifying an action of the user as an attention deficiency event using the analyzed attention level of the user.2. The computer-implemented method of wherein analyzing the attention level of the user includes comparing the attention level of the user with a second attention level claim 1 , wherein the second attention level is from at least one of the user and a second user.3. The computer-implemented method of wherein analyzing the attention level of the user includes comparing the attention level of the user with a difficulty level of the action of the user.4. The computer-implemented method of wherein analyzing the attention level of the user further includes comparing an amount of time spent by the user to perform the action with the difficulty level of the action.5. The computer-implemented method of wherein analyzing the attention level of the user includes:identifying the action of the user as requiring the attention level of the user to reach a threshold attention level; anddetermining that the attention level of the user is less than the threshold attention level for the action of the user.6. The computer-implemented method of wherein the action of the user includes answering one or more questions.7. The computer-implemented method of further comprising providing an alert of the attention deficiency event to at least one of the user and a second user.8. The computer-implemented method of ...

Cognitive Training System with Binocular Coordination Analysis and Cognitive Timing Training Feedback

A method of testing a subject for impairment includes presenting the subject with a display of a smoothly moving object, repeatedly moving over a tracking path and, while presenting the display to the subject, measuring the subject's right eye positions and measuring the subject's left eye positions. The method further includes generating a disconjugacy metric by comparing the measured right eye positions with the measured left eye positions, comparing the disconjugacy metric with a predetermined baseline to determine whether the disconjugacy metric is indicative of an impairment, and generating a report based on the disconjugacy metric. 1. A cognitive training system , comprising:a measurement apparatus to measure a subject's right eye positions and the subject's left eye positions;a display; and present to the subject, on the display, a smoothly moving object, repeatedly moving over a tracking path;', ["the subject's right eye positions; and", "the subject's left eye positions;"], 'measure, while presenting to the subject the smoothly moving object on the display, using the measurement apparatus, 'generate a disconjugacy metric for the subject based on a measure of variability of a plurality of differences between the measured right eye positions and corresponding measured left eye positions over a period of time while the object is moving;', 'compare the disconjugacy metric with a predetermined baseline to determine whether the disconjugacy metric is indicative of an impairment; and', "generate a report based on the disconjugacy metric for the subject, including presenting feedback to the subject, in accordance with the disconjugacy metric, while continuing to present the smoothly moving object to the subject, so as to train the subject to improve the subject's cognitive or anticipatory timing performance."], 'a computer control system coupled with the measurement apparatus and the display, the computer control system including one or more processors and memory, ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BLINK INHIBITION AS A MARKER OF ENGAGEMENT AND PERCEIVED STIMULUS SALIENCE

The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus. 1. A method for determining a measure of engagement by an individual with respect to a stimulus , comprising the steps of:receiving blink data indicative of the individual's blink responses to the stimulus;synchronizing, via software executing on a processor, the received blink data with the stimulus;identifying, via software executing on the processor, a pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data; andcomparing, via software executing on the processor, the pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data with the stimulus to identify a portion of the stimulus contemporaneous with the pattern of blink inhibition,whereby the pattern of blink inhibition indicates a marker of engagement by the individual with the contemporaneous portion of the stimulus.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:receiving eye-movement data indicative of the individual's eye movements with respect to the stimulus;determining, via software executing on the processor, from the eye-movement data a plurality of fixation locations with respect to the stimulus; andcomparing, via software executing on the processor, the plurality of fixation locations with the stimulus at the contemporaneous portion of the stimulus.3. The ...

INTERACTIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION OR ATTENTION DISORDERS IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN

The present invention relates to an interactive gaze contingent system and to methods of for evaluating and/or diagnosing and/or treating a social communication disorder or an attention disorder in infants and children at risk or diagnosed with social communication disorders or attention disorders. 1. An interactive gaze contingent system for evaluating and/or diagnosing and/or treating a social communication disorder or an attention disorder in a subject , comprising:a display;an eye tracker component; anda processing component operatively connected to the display and eye tracker component, wherein said processing component comprises circuitry adapted to initiate and to discontinue activities displayed on said display as a result of input received from said eye tracker component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the eye tracker is configured to obtain data from the subject's gaze position and to communicate it to the processing component.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry associated with the processing component is configured to claim 1 , change the image or sequence of images displayed on the display as a function of the subject's gaze position.4. The system of any one of claim 1 , wherein the processing component is configured to run a battery of tasks.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the battery of tasks comprises at least one social and visual attention task.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the social and visual attention task comprises images and clips that are displayed on the display.7. A method for the diagnosis and/or evaluation and/or treatment of a disorder in a subject comprising placing said subject in proximity to a gaze contingent system claim 5 , displaying a battery of tasks on the display of said system; obtaining data from the subject's gaze position and communicating the data to the processing component; changing the matter displayed on the display as a function of the subject's gaze position; and analyzing the data obtained ...

Using aggregated sensed data of individuals to predict whether an individual requires assistance from a responder

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis.

NON-INVASIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MENTAL IMPAIRMENT

A mental impairment detection system and non-invasive method of detecting mental impairment of a user are provided. A test (e.g., an inhibitory reflex test or a sustained attention test) is administered to the user, brain activity in a frontal lobe of the user is non-invasively detected while the test is administered to the user, and a level of mental impairment of the user is determined based on the brain activity detected in the frontal lobe of the user. 1. A mental impairment detection system , comprising:a sensory stimulation device configured for administering an inhibitory reflex test to a user;a non-invasive brain interface assembly configured for detecting brain activity in a frontal lobe of the user while the inhibitory reflex test is administered to the user; andat least one processor configured for determining a level of mental impairment of the user based on the brain activity detected in the frontal lobe of the user.2. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the non-invasive brain interface assembly is configured for detecting the brain activity in a premotor cortex of the frontal lobe of the user.3. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the non-invasive brain interface assembly is configured for detecting the brain activity in a dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe of the user.4. The mental impairment detection system of claim 1 , wherein the sensory stimulation device comprises a display device configured for displaying the inhibitory reflex test to the user.5. The mental impairment detection system of claim 4 , wherein the inhibitory reflex test comprises an anti-saccade task.6. The mental impairment detection system of claim 5 , wherein displaying the inhibitory reflex test comprises displaying a motionless target in a center of a field of vision of the user claim 5 , and subsequently displaying a first visual stimulus in a periphery of the field of vision of the user.7. The mental impairment ...

Biosignal headphones

There are described headphones comprising earcups to be placed about ears of a user, with a headband linking the earcups and to be extending above a head of the user. A flexible band distinct from the headband is secured below the headband for contact with the head of the user. Removable headband sensors are embedded in the flexible band and have a portion thereof protruding downwardly from the flexible band to reach the scalp. The flexible band has a flexibility which makes the flexible band deform under the weight of the earcups to conform with the head of the user to ensure high quality contact between the headband electrodes and the scalp. There are further provided earcup electrodes on the earcups for contact with a region on or behind an ear of the user. Signals from the electrodes can be used for different purposes such as concentration monitoring and feedback.

Electronic device and method of controlling the same

An example method of controlling an electronic device worn by a user includes constructing a user model by training a content feature according to response characteristics of an eye of a user who wears the electronic device, and in response to a content feature stored in the user model being detected from reproduced content during content reproduction, processing the reproduced content based on response characteristics of the eye of the user corresponding to the detected content feature.

Detecting fatigue based on electroencephalogram (eeg) data

In one aspect, an apparatus for detecting fatigue comprises a dry-contact electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode to measure EEG data operably coupled to at least one processor. The at least one processor is to: calculate a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detect spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determine whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection. In another aspect, a method for detecting fatigue comprises receiving EEG data from dry-contact EEG electrode, calculating a frequency domain representation of the EEG data, detecting spectral features indicative of fatigue based on the frequency domain representation; and determining whether the brain is fatigued based on the detection.

Virtual coaching based on respiration signals

Disclosed herein are embodiments of an athletic coaching system that includes at least one inward-facing head-mounted thermal camera (CAM) and a computer. Each CAM from among the at least one CAM is configured to take thermal measurements of a region below the nostrils (denoted THRBN) of a user. THRBN are indicative of an exhale stream of the user (e.g., an exhale stream from a nostril and/or from the mouth). The computer is configured to: receive measurements of movements (Mmove) involving the user; generate, based on THRBN and Mmove, a coaching indication; and present, via a user interface, the coaching indication to the user. In one example, the coaching indication is indicative of a change the user should make to one or more of the following: cadence of movements, stride length, breathing rate, breathing type (mouth or nasal), and duration of exhales.

Detecting Human Input Activity in a Cognitive Environment Using Wearable Inertia and Audio Sensors

A mechanism is provided in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory. The memory comprises instructions which are executed by the processor to cause the processor to be specifically configured to implement a recognizer module for detecting user input in a cognitive environment. The recognizer module receives sensor signals from at least one wearable device being worn by a user. The recognizer module analyzes the sensor signals using a machine learning model to determine at least one user input indicator describing user input activity of the user. The recognizer module communicates the at least one user input indicator to a cognitive system executing within the cognitive environment. The cognitive system performs at least one cognitive action based on the at least one user input indicator.

Platform and system for digital personalized medicine

The digital personalized medicine system uses digital data to assess or diagnose symptoms of a subject to provide personalized or more appropriate therapeutic interventions and improved diagnoses. The use of prioritized questions and answers with associated feature importance can be used to assess mental function and allow a subject to be diagnosed with fewer questions, such that diagnosis can be repeated more often and allow the dosage to be adjusted more frequently. Pharmacokinetics of the subject can be estimated based on demographic data and biomarkers or measured, in order to determine a treatment plan for the subject. Also, biomarkers can be used to determine when the patient may be at risk for experiencing undesirable side effects and the treatment plan adjusted accordingly.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BLINK INHIBITION AS A MARKER OF ENGAGEMENT AND PERCEIVED STIMULUS SALIENCE

The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus. 133-. (canceled)34. A system for assessing the risk of a mental condition in an individual using eye monitoring , comprising:a processor in communication with an eye tracker device;a non-transitory, machine-readable memory device comprising instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:receive blink data indicative of the blink responses of the individual to a dynamic visual stimulus displayed to the individual:synchronize the received blink data with the dynamic visual stimulus;identify a pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data; andcompare a parameter of the pattern of blink inhibition in the synchronized blink data with a parameter of event data related to the dynamic visual stimulus to determine at least one delta parameter; anda local display in communication with the processor that, wherein the local display is configured to present the at least one delta parameter in an assessment interface indicative of whether the individual has a mental disorder.35. The system of claim 34 , wherein the parameter of the event data comprises a predetermined time-stamped event retrieved by the processor from a database.36. The system of claim 34 , wherein the parameter of the event ...

METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING, DETECTING, AND MONITORING ADHD

One variation of a method for characterizing ADHD includes: accessing results of a cognitive evaluation executed by a user; accessing a timeseries of biosignal data collected via sensors worn by the user during execution of the cognitive evaluation; accessing a global model linking results of the cognitive evaluation and biosignal data to cognitive states of users diagnosed with ADHD; and interpreting a confidence score, representing probability of an ADHD diagnosis, based on results of the cognitive evaluation, the timeseries of biosignal data, and the global model. The method further includes, in response to the confidence score exceeding a threshold confidence: selecting a treatment pathway for the user based on results of the cognitive evaluation and the timeseries of biosignal data; and deriving an ADHD model for the user linking biosignal data to cognitive states based on results of the cognitive evaluation, the timeseries of biosignal data, and the global model.

MULTIPLE FREQUENCY NEUROFEEDBACK BRAIN WITH WAVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Methods, systems, and techniques for providing neurofeedback and for training brain wave function are provided. Example embodiments provide a Brain Training Feedback System (“BTFS”), which enables participants involved in brain training activities to learn to evoke/increase or suppress/inhibit certain brain wave activity based upon the desired task at hand. In one embodiment, the BTFS provides a brain/computer interaction feedback loop which monitors and measures EEG signals (brain activity) received from participant and provides feedback to participant. The BTFS may use an FFT based system or machine learning engines to deconstruct and classify brain wave signals. The machine learning based BTFS enable optimized feedback and rewards, adaptive feedback, and an ability to trigger interventions to assist in desired brain transitions. 1. A computer-facilitated method in a neurofeedback system for multiple brain wave training of a brain of a participant comprising:determining a first feedback modality corresponding to a first type of brain wave characterized by a first frequency range and a first threshold corresponding to the first type of brain wave;determining a second feedback modality corresponding to a second type of brain wave characterized by a second frequency range distinct from the first frequency range and a second threshold corresponding to the second type of brain wave; and receiving an indication of a brain wave signal from one or more channels corresponding to electrodes placed on the exterior of a human head to measure brain activity from multiple locations of the brain of the participant;', 'decomposing the indicated brain wave signal into constituent brain wave signals; and', classifying the constituent brain wave signal as either corresponding to the first type of brain wave or to the second type of brain wave;', 'when the classified signal corresponds to the first type of brain wave and exceeds the first threshold, generating a first feedback ...

System and Method for Cognition and Oculomotor Impairment Diagnosis Using Binocular Coordination Analysis

A method of testing a subject for impairment includes presenting the subject with a display of a smoothly moving object, repeatedly moving over a tracking path and, while presenting the display to the subject, measuring the subject's right eye positions and measuring the subject's left eye positions. The method further includes generating a disconjugacy metric by comparing the measured right eye positions with the measured left eye positions, comparing the disconjugacy metric with a predetermined baseline to determine whether the disconjugacy metric is indicative of an impairment, and generating a report based on the disconjugacy metric. 1. A method of testing a subject for impairment , comprising:at a system having a computer system, a display, and a measurement apparatus to measure the subject's right eye positions and the subject's left eye positions, the computer system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, performing a set of operations including:presenting to the subject, on the display, a smoothly moving object, repeatedly moving over a tracking path; ["measuring the subject's right eye positions, using the measurement apparatus; and", "measuring the subject's left eye positions, using the measurement apparatus;"], 'while presenting to the subject the smoothly moving object on the display generating a disconjugacy metric by comparing the measured right eye positions with the measured left eye positions;', 'comparing the disconjugacy metric with a predetermined baseline to determine whether the disconjugacy metric is indicative of an impairment; and', 'generating a report based on the disconjugacy metric., 'using the computer system2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disconjugacy metric corresponds to a standard deviation of differences between the subject's right eye position and the subject's left eye position over a duration of the presentation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

INTERACTIVE AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS USING FACE TRACKING AND EMOTION DETECTION WITH ASSOCIATED METHODS

A system for delivering learning programmes comprising optical sensors for capturing a subject's facial expression, eye movements, point-of-gaze, and head pose during a learning session; a data repository comprising task data entities; a module for estimating the subject's affective and cognitive states using the captured sensory data; and a module for selecting a task data entity for presentment to the subject after each completion of a task data entity based on a probability of the subject's understanding of the associated knowledge; wherein the probability of the subject's understanding is computed using the subject's estimated affective cognitive states. 1. A system for delivering and managing learning and training programmes comprising:one or more optical sensors configured for capturing and generating sensory data on a student subject during a learning session;one or more electronic databases including one or more domain knowledge data entities, each domain knowledge data entity comprising one or more concept data entities and one or more task data entities, wherein each concept data entity comprises one or more knowledge and skill content items, wherein each task data entity comprises one or more lecture content material items, wherein each task data entity is associated with at least one concept data entity, and wherein a curriculum is formed by grouping a plurality of the concept data entities;a student module executed by one or more computer processing devices configured to estimate the student subject's affective state and cognitive state using the sensory data collected from the optical sensors;a trainer module executed by one or more computer processing devices configured to select a subsequent task data entity and retrieve from the electronic databases the task data entity's lecture content material items for delivery and presentment to the student subject after each completion of a task data entity in the learning session; anda recommendation engine ...

ATTENTION EVALUATION AND METHODS FOR MEDICATING

Provided are methods for diagnosing or selecting a mammal in need of a stimulant ADHD drug, conducting a non-specific electro-dermal responses (EDAs) analysis and/or an auditory sustained attention (ASAT) analysis on the mammal and administering or adjusting the dose of a stimulant ADHD drug to be administered to the mammal. 1. A method comprising the steps of:(i) diagnosing or selecting a subject in need of a stimulant ADHD drug;(ii) conducting a non-specific electro-dermal responses (EDAs) analysis on said subject;(iii) administering said stimulant ADHD drug to said subject having higher value of said EDAs compared to a control value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said method confirms or predicts responsiveness of said subject to said stimulant ADHD drug.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said subject having higher value of said EDAs compared to a control value is responsive to said stimulant ADHD drug.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said stimulant ADHD drug is selected from: a short-acting stimulant drug claim 1 , a long-acting stimulant drug claim 1 , an intermediate-acting stimulant drug claim 1 , or any combination thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said stimulant ADHD drug comprises methylphenidate or any derivative thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of: conducting an auditory sustained attention (ASAT) analysis on said subject following step (ii) claim 1 , and administering said stimulant ADHD drug to said subject having both: lower baseline ASAT performance compared to a control value and higher value of said EDAs compared to a control value.7. A method for adjusting a dose of a stimulant ADHD drug in a subject claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:(i) selecting a subject treated with an initial dosage or dose of said stimulant ADHD drug;(ii) conducting a non-specific electro-dermal responses (EDAs) analysis on said subject;(iii) increasing said initial dose of said stimulant ADHD drug to said subject having ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE ASSESSMENT USING GAZE TRACKING

A method of improving one of attention, ASD, and ADHD is disclosed. The method may include presenting first content to a user. The first content may include a first instruction and a first cue. The first instruction may include information for the user to interact with the first cue. Following the first set of instructions may do at least one of the following: improve attention, diagnose ASD, and diagnose ADHD in the user. The method may include tracking first user movement during presentation of the first content. The method may include evaluating the first user movement based on the first instruction to, at least one of, diagnose a first attention level, diagnose ASD, and diagnose ADHD in the user. 1. A method of improving attention , the method comprising:presenting, via a display, first content to a user, wherein the first content comprises a first instruction and a first cue, and wherein the first instruction comprises information for the user to interact with the first cue, and wherein following the first set of instructions improves attention in the user;tracking, with a movement tracking device, first user movement during presentation of the first content; andevaluating, with a physical computer processor, the first user movement based on the first instruction to diagnose a first attention level in the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting, via the display, second content to the user, wherein the second content is dynamically adjusted based on an evaluation of the first user movement, and wherein the second content comprises a second instruction and a second cue;tracking, with the movement tracking device, second user movement during presentation of the second content; andevaluating, with the physical computer processor, the second user movement based on the second instruction to diagnose a second attention level in the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first user movement comprises movement of one of a user's eyes and a ...

ATTENTION ABILITY INSPECTION DEVICE AND ATTENTION ABILITY INSPECTION METHOD

In an attention ability inspection method, at least one of a central task of unsteadily changing a central graphic at a predetermined speed and a peripheral task of displaying a peripheral graphic in a peripheral region of a display area is randomly presented in a state in which the central graphic is displayed in a central region of the display area of a display, time from presentation of the central task or the peripheral task to reception of a predetermined operation from a subject that has recognized the presentation is measured as reaction time, and an attention ability of the subject is evaluated based on the reaction time. 1. An attention ability inspection device comprising:a display that displays an image in a display area;an input device that receives an operation from a subject; anda controller that controls a display content in the display area and determines an attention ability of the subject based on an operation content of the input device performed by the subject in response to a displayed image,wherein the controller randomly presents at least one of a central task of unsteadily changing a central graphic at a predetermined speed and a peripheral task of displaying a peripheral graphic in a peripheral region of the display area in parallel with steady display in which the central graphic is displayed in a central region of the display area, measures, as reaction time, time from presentation of the central task or the peripheral task to reception of a predetermined operation from the subject that has recognized the presentation, and evaluates the attention ability of the subject based on the reaction time.2. The attention ability inspection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller evaluates an attention ability at a center of a visual field based on the reaction time to the central task and evaluates an attention ability at a periphery of the visual field based on the reaction time to the peripheral task.3. The attention ability ...

METHODS FOR MEASURING THE MAGNITUDE OF ATTENTION AND MOTOR ACTIVITY DISTURBANCE IN A SUBJECT

The invention features methods and systems to monitor changes in the magnitude of attentional disturbance and the magnitude of motor activity disturbance in a subject. The invention also features methods and systems for determining a subject's degree of concordance with individuals having an attentional disorder versus individuals not having an attentional disorder. The methods and systems of the invention can enable clinicians and consumers to ascertain both the severity of an attentional disorder as well as how much an individual changes over time, or with therapy. 164-. (canceled)65. A method for evaluating a subject , said method comprising:(a) testing said subject to produce test data; and(b) transmitting said test data to a computer for analysis, wherein said analysis comprises (i) extracting from said test data values for responsive attention metrics and values for responsive motor activity metrics; (ii) calculating from said responsive attention metrics a magnitude of attention disturbance in said subject, wherein said magnitude of attention disturbance (iia) is a score calculated from a composite formula that scores a subject according to attention performance utilizing said responsive attention metrics; (iib) is calculated from a composite formula that yields a large dynamic range between normal and untreated Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) subjects, such that the difference in the mean of distributions of magnitude of attention disturbance scores for normal and untreated ADHD subjects is 20% to 50% of a theoretical range for a bounded scale or 25% to 50% of the observed range for a non-bounded scale; and (iic) the magnitude of attention disturbance score is responsive to medication in an ADHD subject in a graded manner; (iii) calculating from said responsive motor activity metrics, the magnitude of motor activity disturbance in said subject, wherein said magnitude of motor activity disturbance (iiia) is a score calculated from a composite ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND USER INPUT

The methods and apparatus disclosed herein can diagnose or identify a subject as at risk of having one or more developmental disorders with fewer questions, decreased amounts of time, and determine a plurality of developmental disorders, and provide clinically acceptable sensitivity and specificity in a clinical environment. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein can be configured to diagnose or determine the subject as at risk of a developmental disorder among a plurality of developmental disorders, and decreasing the number of questions presented can be particularly helpful where a subject presents with a plurality of possible developmental disorders. A processor can be configured with instructions to identify a most predictive next question, such that a person can be diagnosed or identified as at risk with fewer questions. 1. An apparatus for evaluating a subject with respect to one or more developmental disorders , said apparatus comprising:a processor; and (a) receive an input corresponding to a feature from a set of features, wherein said feature corresponds to one or more clinical characteristics of said subject related to said one or more developmental disorders, and wherein one or more remaining features of said set of features comprises a most predictive next feature for determining a likelihood of said subject having said one or more developmental disorders; and', (i) a predictive utility of each of a plurality of possible inputs that is determined using an algorithm that is validated on one or more subject populations by evaluating an effectiveness of said algorithm in correctly evaluating said subjects with respect to said one or more developmental disorders; and', '(ii) a likelihood of said each of said plurality of possible inputs being provided by said subject., '(b) identify said most predictive next feature, using a feature recommendation module, wherein said feature recommendation module comprises an algorithm that identifies said most ...

METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE TREATMENT OF ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

According to one aspect, there is provided a method for assessing the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a subject, the method comprising: obtaining electroencephalographic (EEG) data relating to a plurality of subjects diagnosed with ADHD; extracting, for each of the plurality of subjects, at least one feature from the EEG data relating to that subject; formulating a prediction model by performing regression analysis to map the extracted features against one or more markers for each of the plurality of subjects; and determining that the prediction model provides an ADHD assessment if one or more of the markers are indicators of a clinical measure of interest. 1. A method for assessing the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a subject , the method comprising:obtaining electroencephalographic (EEG) data relating to a plurality of subjects diagnosed with ADHD;extracting, for each of the plurality of subjects, at least one feature from the EEG data relating to that subject;formulating a prediction model by performing regression analysis to map the extracted features against one or more markers for each of the plurality of subjects; anddetermining that the prediction model provides an ADHD assessment if one or more of the markers are indicators of a clinical measure of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising retrieving clinically obtained ADHD scores relating to the plurality of subjects; and using the clinically obtained ADHD scores as input to the regression analysis claim 1 , to formulate the prediction model.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the EEG data comprises historical EEG data relating to the plurality of subjects or is obtained from a brain-computer-interface device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one feature is a discriminative rhythmic feature.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the discriminative rhythmic feature is extracted using a complex-valued spatial-spectral ...

WORKSTATION TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD TO SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES

A workstation for neurobiological disorder health professionals that aids professionals tracking, evaluating and archiving clinical and educational progress through a web application using 360-degree video. The invention allows for organized communication between internal and external resources of an institution to tackle patient/student needs that merit immediate attention from specialists either in an individual or group setting. For additional expertise in acute cases, the institution can get access to consult with specialists around the world through the invention's directory of professionals. The invention allows clinical supervisors to train staff and ensure consistency in therapeutic interventions and evaluations, as well as supervisors in a school setting for consistency in educational programming. The invention also accelerates staff training time through targeted supervision. 1. A workstation for educators and clinical professionals comprising:a workspace module comprising a plurality of cubicles;a tube located in the middle of said workspace module comprising an immersive camera;an Internet access point;a plurality of computers; at least one processor;', 'a storage module;', 'a memory module;', 'a video capturing module; and', make video calls;', 'record video;', 'tag video., 'a software module configured to], 'wherein each computer of said plurality of computers is connected to a secure cloud server comprising2. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein said immersive camera is a 360-degree camera.3. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of computers comprises desktop computers claim 1 , laptop computers claim 1 , or tablet computers.4. The workstation of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless headset.5. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein said software module is further configured to stream live video.6. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein said secure web server further comprises a machine learning software module configured to collect video ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING COGNITIVE FUNCTION

A method for neurological analysis and treatment is described. In one embodiment, a server sends a request to a wearable device for sensor data of a patient. The server receives sensor data from the wearable device, and sends instructions to the wearable device to present a cognitive test based on the sensor data. The server receives from the wearable device, results of the cognitive test, compares the results against a baseline, and determines an assessment of the user. A notification may be sent to the wearable device based on the assessment. A wearable device for use in the analysis and treatment is also described. 126.-. (canceled)27. A method for neurological analysis and treatment , the method comprising:sending, by a server, a request to a wearable device for sensor data, wherein the sensor data relates to at least one physical parameter of a patient;receiving, at the server from the wearable device, sensor data;sending, by the server, instructions to the wearable device to present a cognitive test based on the sensor data;receiving, at the server from the wearable device, results of the cognitive test;comparing, by the server, the results against a predetermined baseline;determining, at the server, based on the comparison and the received sensor data, an assessment of the user; andsending, by the server, a notification to the wearable device based on the assessment.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the at least one physical parameter includes brain-wave activity claim 27 , heart rate claim 27 , body temperature claim 27 , blood pressure claim 27 , voice pitch claim 27 , talking speed claim 27 , reaction times claim 27 , use of smartphone claim 27 , an amount of physical motion claim 27 , facial expression claim 27 , skin conductance claim 27 , or location data.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the predetermined baseline includes specific population data for a neurological disorder claim 28 , wherein the disorder is selected from a group of disorders ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BRAIN ACTIVITY MONITORING SUPPORTING MENTAL STATE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

With explosive penetration of portable electronic devices (PEDs) recent focus into consumer EEG devices has been to bring advantages including localized wireless interfacing, portability, and a low-cost high-performance electronics platform to host the processing algorithms to bear. However, most development continues to focus on brain-controlled video games which are nearly identical to those created for earlier, more stationary consumer EEG devices and personal EEG is treated as of a novelty or toy. According to embodiments of the invention the inventors have established new technologies and solutions that address these limitations within the prior art and provide benefits including, but not limited to, global acquisition and storage of acquired EEG data and processed EEG data, development interfaces for expansion and re-analysis of acquired EEG data, integration to other non-EEG derived user data, and long-term user wearability. 1. A device comprising:a wireless transmitter operating according to a predetermined wireless standard;an electronic circuit coupled to the wireless transmitter;a housing to fit around only a predetermined portion of a user's head behind an ear of the user;a first tubular arm formed from a first flexible material connected to the housing and projecting forward to fit along the side of the user's head and over a temple region of the user;a second tubular arm from a second flexible tubular material connected to the housing and projecting in a loop along the side of the user's head and around the upper front of the user's ear;a first electroencephalography (EEG) sensor configured to engage a temple of the user and forming a tip portion of the first arm electrically connected to the electronic circuit via first wiring within the first tubular arm;an earpiece configured to fit within the outer ear of the user to provide audio signals to the user generated by the electronic circuit to which it is connected via second wiring within the second ...

PRACTITIONER DEVICE FOR FACILITATING TESTING AND TREATMENT OF AUDITORY DISORDERS

A practitioner device for facilitating at least one of testing and treatment of at least one auditory disorder is disclosed. The practitioner device includes a user interface configured for receiving an input from a practitioner. Further, the practitioner device includes a communication interface configured for communicating information between the practitioner device and at least one of a mobile device and another practitioner device over at least one of a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel, wherein the information is based on the input, wherein the information corresponds to at least one of at least one auditory test and at least one auditory treatment procedure, wherein the mobile device facilitates at least one of testing of at least one auditory disorder and treatment of at least one auditory disorder. 1. A practitioner device for facilitating at least one of testing and treatment of at least one auditory disorder , the practitioner device comprising:a. a user interface configured for receiving an input from a practitioner; andb. a communication interface configured for communicating information between the practitioner device and at least one of a mobile device and another practitioner device over at least one of a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel, wherein the information is based on the input, wherein the information corresponds to at least one of at least one auditory test and at least one auditory treatment procedure, wherein the mobile device facilitates at least one of testing of at least one auditory disorder and treatment of at least one auditory disorder.2. The practitioner device of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device comprises:a. a sound synthesizer configured for generating at least one sound signal, wherein the generating is in accordance with at least one parameter representing at least one of intensity, loudness, frequency, tone, bandwidth, noise, speech, rhythm, a start time, an end ...

MULTIPLE FREQUENCY NEUROFEEDBACK BRAIN WAVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Methods, systems, and techniques for providing neurofeedback and for training brain wave function are provided. Example embodiments provide a Brain Training Feedback System (“BTFS”), which enables participants involved in brain training activities to learn to evoke/increase or suppress/inhibit certain brain wave activity based upon the desired task at hand. In one embodiment, the BTFS provides a brain/computer interaction feedback loop which monitors and measures EEG signals (brain activity) received from participant and provides feedback to participant. The BTFS may use an FFT based system or machine learning engines to deconstruct and classify brain wave signals. The machine learning based BTFS enable optimized feedback and rewards, adaptive feedback, and an ability to trigger interventions to assist in desired brain transitions. 1. A computer-facilitated method in a neurofeedback system for multiple brain wave training of a brain of a participant comprising:determining a first feedback modality corresponding to a first type of brain wave characterized by a first frequency range and a first threshold corresponding to the first type of brain wave;determining a second feedback modality corresponding to a second type of brain wave characterized by a second frequency range distinct from the first frequency range and a second threshold corresponding to the second type of brain wave; and receiving an indication of a brain wave signal from one or more channels corresponding to electrodes placed on the exterior of a human head to measure brain activity from multiple locations of the brain of the participant;', 'decomposing the indicated brain wave signal into constituent brain wave signals; and', classifying the constituent brain wave signal as either corresponding to the first type of brain wave or to the second type of brain wave;', 'when the classified signal corresponds to the first type of brain wave and exceeds the first threshold, generating a first feedback ...

NEUROFEEDBACK BRAIN WAVE SYNCHRONY TRAINING TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Methods, systems, and techniques for providing neurofeedback and for training brain wave function are provided. Example embodiments provide a Brain Training Feedback System (“BTFS”), which enables participants involved in brain training activities to learn to evoke/increase or suppress/inhibit certain brain wave activity based upon the desired task at hand. In one embodiment, the BTFS provides a brain/computer interaction feedback loop which monitors and measures EEG signals (brain activity) received from participant and provides feedback to participant. The BTFS may use an FFT based system or machine learning engines to deconstruct and classify brain wave signals. The machine learning based BTFS enable optimized feedback and rewards, adaptive feedback, and an ability to trigger interventions to assist in desired brain transitions. In addition, synchrony only based training is supported with the use of surround sound. 1. A brain wave neurofeedback training computing system for synchrony training , comprising:a parameter setup unit configured to determine a feedback modality corresponding to a desired brain wave type that is characterized by a frequency range and to determine a threshold corresponding to a parameter of the type of brain wave; receive from a signal acquisition device an indication of a first brain wave signal received from a first channel of a plurality of channels corresponding to electrodes placed on the exterior of a human head that together measure brain activity from multiple locations of the brain of the participant;', 'receive from a signal acquisition device an indication of a second brain wave signal received from a second channel of the plurality of channels;', 'deconstruct the indicated first and second brain wave signals into constituent brain waves; and', 'when at least one of the constituent brain waves of each of the deconstructed first and second brain wave signals corresponds to the desired type of brain wave, classify each of the ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR DIAGNOSING AND SUBTYPING PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES

Exemplary method, system and computer-accessible medium can be provided for diagnosing at least one disease and/or a subtype within a disease. For example, it is possible to determine at least one region of interest, and obtain a plurality of data points associated with each of such region(s) of interest. It is also possible to identify a particular pattern of the data points across each of such region(s) of interest. Further, it is possible, e.g., using a computer arrangement, to determine a likelihood of the disease(s) and/or the subtype by comparing the particular pattern to at least one known pattern. 1. A method for diagnosing at least of at least one disease or a subtype within a disease , comprising:determining at least one region of interest;obtaining a plurality of data points associated with each of the at least one region of interest;identifying a particular pattern of the plurality of data points across each of the at least one region of interest; andusing a computer arrangement, determining a likelihood of at least one of the at least one disease or the subtype by comparing the particular pattern to at least one known pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one region of interest includes at least one of a cortical mantle of a brain claim 1 , a cortex of the brain claim 1 , or a subcortical region of the brain.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data points includes at least one of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image claim 1 , a computed tomography (CT) image claim 1 , an ultrasound image claim 1 , a nuclear imaging image claim 1 , an electroencephalogram (EEG) image claim 1 , or a magnetoencephalogram (MEG) image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying procedure is based solely on the particular pattern from the at least one region of interest.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying procedure includes mapping the plurality of data points onto a sphere.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying procedure ...

Systems and Methods for Promoting Eye Contact in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A therapeutic methodology for improving eye contact in children with ASD. A plurality of pairs of contact lenses is provided to an adult, typically a therapist or a parent of a child, where the contact lenses have an image of a subject of interest to the child imprinted on the contact lens. The plurality of the pairs of contact lenses provides a series of pairs of contact lenses where the image is gradually faded. An adult interacting with the child begins by wearing contact lenses having an image of greatest intensity. Through a series of therapy sessions with the therapist uses the contact lenses, as the child's duration and frequency of eye contact improves, the therapist will then use lenses with the image of the subject of interest to the child that are gradually faded. When therapeutic goal of the targeted duration and frequency of eye contact is reached, therapy using the contact lenses can be terminated. 1providing a plurality of pairs of contact lenses, each of the plurality of pairs of contact lenses having an image depicting a subject of interest to the child, the image having an image intensity,evaluating the child, by the adult, in an initial therapy session,wherein a duration and a frequency of eye contact is measured during the initial therapy session;setting a therapeutic goal, by the adult, the therapeutic goal comprising a target duration and a target frequency of eye contact between the adult and the child.performing a plurality of therapy sessions until the duration and the frequency of eye contact between the adult and the child reaches the therapeutic goal, each of the plurality of sessions comprising the steps of:selecting one of the plurality of pairs of contact lenses based on the duration and a frequency of eye contact between the adult and the child;wearing, by the adult, the selected one of the plurality of pairs of contact lenses;interacting, by the adult, with the child,determining, by the adult, the duration and the frequency of eye ...

Smart vehicle

A method of providing safety in a level 3 autonomous vehicle by mounting a plurality of cameras in a vehicular cabin to detect edges; translating the edges into motions of a human or a biological entity; and monitoring safety conditions for the human or biological entity.

ATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION DEVICE, ATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION SYSTEM, ATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

An attentiveness determination device includes an image processing unit, a pupil distance calculation unit, a heterophoria detection unit, and an attentiveness determination unit. The image processing unit outputs first reference coordinates, second reference coordinates, first pupil coordinates, and second pupil coordinates. The pupil distance calculation unit calculates at least one position component of the first pupil coordinates with respect to the first reference coordinates and at least one position component of the second pupil coordinates with respect to the second reference coordinates. The heterophoria detection unit outputs a heterophoria detection result indicating a state of a first eyeball and a second eyeball. The attentiveness determination unit determines attentiveness of a person according to the heterophoria detection result. 1. An attentiveness determination device to use a captured image including a first eyeball and a second eyeball of a person , comprising:a processor to execute a program; anda memory to store the program which, when executed by the processor, performs processes of,setting first reference coordinates regarding the first eyeball and second reference coordinates regarding the second eyeball in the captured image, calculating first pupil coordinates that are coordinates of a pupil of the first eyeball in the captured image and second pupil coordinates that are coordinates of a pupil of the second eyeball in the captured image, and outputting the first reference coordinates, the second reference coordinates, the first pupil coordinates, and the second pupil coordinates;calculating at least one position component of the first pupil coordinates with respect to the first reference coordinates and at least one position component of the second pupil coordinates with respect to the second reference coordinates;outputting a heterophoria detection result indicating a state of the first eyeball and the second eyeball by using the at least ...

PLATFORM FOR DELIVERING DIGITAL BEHAVIOR THERAPIES TO PATIENTS

A technological platform for delivering supervised and unsupervised digital behavior therapies to patients suffering from any one of a variety of maladies, including but not limited to stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. The platform includes a server computer (), a database (), a mobile patient device (), and a therapist device (). The mobile patient device comprises a processor, memory, an audio system, and a mobile app (the “WithHope” app) that configures the mobile patient device to deliver selected behavior therapies to a patient, including a selected binaural beat designed to induce a selected brain wave in the patient in combination with a selected set of subliminal affirmations. Alternatively, the mobile patient device could be configured to deliver a selected binaural beat designed to induce a selected brain wave in the patient in combination with exercises in meditation. 1. A platform for delivering digital behavior therapies to patients , comprising:{'b': '110', 'a server computer ();'}{'b': '120', 'a database () operatively coupled to the server computer;'}{'b': '150', 'a mobile patient device (); and'}{'b': '160', 'a therapist device () configured to be communicative coupled to the server computer and the mobile patient device;'}wherein the mobile patient device comprises a processor, memory, an audio system, and a mobile app that configures the mobile patient device to deliver, via the audio system, selected behavior therapies to a patient, said selected behavior therapies including a selected binaural beat designed to induce a selected brain wave in the patient in combination with a selected set of subliminal affirmations.2. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the selected brain wave and selected binaural beat include one or more of the following: Delta Waves (0.5-3 Hz); Theta Waves (3-8 Hz); Alpha Waves (8-12 Hz); Beta Waves (12-38 Hz); and Gamma Waves (38-100 Hz).3. The platform of claim 2 , wherein the mobile app is configured to selectively ...

LIFE MAINTENANCE MODE, A BRAIN INHIBITION THERAPY AND A PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION PLATFORM

A life maintenance mode named as the third type of life maintenance mode, includes decomposing inspection items of clinical diagnosis into a series of individual automatically measured and computed indicators of life condition data, popularized into people's daily life and work to be practiced continuously producing continuous diagnosis and inspection analysis report and trend; performing active control of the change of the life condition data by senior independent consciousness of cerebral cortex with the automatically measured and computed life condition data to serve as a quantitative traction device for treatment, rehabilitation, and health and longevity; predict and prevent the occurrence and development of diseases on the basis of the produced inspection analysis report and trend; automatically sending messages to remind a patient to check the treatment behaviors on the basis of doctor's advices and prescriptions in the track record of medical treatment, and providing an automatic no-response alarming service. 1. A brain inhibition therapy , comprising the steps ofacquiring a real-time blood perfusion index of the supraorbital artery as a feedback parameter,performing automatic feedback control over infusion of venous sedative with an infusion pump under sedative dosage,letting the oxygen metabolic requirement of senior cognition function of cerebral cortex decrease to the lowest level,controlling inhibition of the senior cognition function of the cerebral cortex.2. The brain inhibition therapy of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the step of performing automatic feedback control over the infusion of venous sedative with an infusion pump under sedative dosage further comprises the following sub-steps ofperforming closed-loop feedback control over the infusion of the venous sedative with the infusion pump by using characteristic indicators of the brain blood perfusion index, wherein, the feedback control mechanism is a steady-state regulation system which controls ...

Accessibility detection and resolution

A method for generating and presenting accessibility resolution models to accessibility problems is provided. The method may include detecting user behavior patterns associated with users. The method may further include generating user groups and subgroups based on the detected user behavior patterns. Additionally, the method may include identifying accessibility problems based on the detected user behavior patterns and the generated user groups and subgroups. The method may also include generating accessibility profiles based on the detected user behavior patterns, the generated user groups and subgroups, and the identified accessibility problems. The method may further include determining correlations between the generated accessibility profiles and business loss indicators. The method may also include generating and presenting accessibility resolution models to the identified accessibility problems based on the detected user behavior patterns, the generated user groups and subgroups, and the determined correlations between the generated accessibility profiles and business loss indicators.

ACCESSIBILITY DETECTION AND RESOLUTION

A method for generating and presenting accessibility resolution models to accessibility problems is provided. The method may include detecting user behavior patterns associated with users. The method may further include generating user groups and subgroups based on the detected user behavior patterns. Additionally, the method may include identifying accessibility problems based on the detected user behavior patterns and the generated user groups and subgroups. The method may also include generating accessibility profiles based on the detected user behavior patterns, the generated user groups and subgroups, and the identified accessibility problems. The method may further include determining correlations between the generated accessibility profiles and business loss indicators. The method may also include generating and presenting accessibility resolution models to the identified accessibility problems based on the detected user behavior patterns, the generated user groups and subgroups, and the determined correlations between the generated accessibility profiles and business loss indicators. 1one or more processors, one or more computer-readable memories, one or more computer-readable tangible storage devices, and program instructions stored on at least one of the one or more storage devices for execution by at least one of the one or more processors via at least one of the one or more memories, wherein the computer system is capable of performing a method comprising:detecting the plurality of user behavior patterns associated with one or more users;generating a plurality of user groups and a plurality of user subgroups based on the one or more users and the plurality of user behavior patterns, wherein generating the plurality of user groups and the plurality of user subgroups comprises identifying and associating a plurality of impairments and disabilities with the one or more users;identifying a plurality of accessibility problems based on the detected plurality ...

System And Process For Cognitive Assessment And Training

A process for cognitive assessment and training, the process being executed by at least one processor of a computing system and including the steps of: receiving interaction data representing interactions between an application executing on an electronic device and an individual interacting with the executing application; processing the interaction data to generate performance data representing quantitative measures of the performance of the individual with respect to the executing application; and processing the performance data for the individual to generate cognitive assessment data indicative of at least one attention-related ability of the individual. 1. A process for cognitive assessment and training , the process being executed by at least one processor of a computing system , and including the steps of:receiving interaction data representing interactions between an application executing on an electronic device and an individual interacting with the executing application;processing the interaction data to generate performance data representing quantitative measures of the performance of the individual with respect to the executing application; andprocessing the performance data for the individual to generate cognitive assessment data indicative of at least one attention-related ability of the individual.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the application is a game claim 1 , and the interaction data represents interactions between the game and the individual playing the game claim 1 , the game being configured to assess attention-related abilities of the individual.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the quantitative measures of the performance of the individual with respect to the executing application include quantitative measures of accuracy claim 1 , error rate claim 1 , and response time.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the step of processing the performance data includes performing multivariate analysis of the quantitative measures to generate the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COGNITIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT

An improved system for assessing cognitive function is described that uses tracked electrical activity of the brain of the individuals in response to a specific sequence of stimuli in generating data sets, which, for example, can be encapsulated as a data structure. The data sets can include tracked specific response types, at different times and amplitudes, including, but not limited to, event related potential signal components. Brainwave features including, event related potentials, are tracked in relation to both pre-attentive brain responses and consciously controlled attention responses. 1. A computing system for automatically generating a cognitive health assessment report utilizing data sets representative of potential cognitive activity of a patient , the computing system including at least one processor and computer readable memory , the at least one processor configured to:render on a user interface element on a display screen, or control an audio speaker to generate sounds corresponding to a set of instructions instructing the patient to actively recognize or respond to a set of repeated tones or visuals;control a brainwave tracking device coupled to the patient's head to record waveform features;present, on the user interface element or through the audio speaker, a stimulus pattern of tones or visuals having intermixed the repeated tones or visuals;record one or more P3b responses triggered by the presentation of the intermixed repeated tones or visuals; andencapsulate the one or more P3b responses into a data structure representing a working memory or cognitive workload data value that is utilized as part of the cognitive health assessment report; andautomatically generate and present, to an individual on a graphical user interface, the cognitive health assessment report generated based on the working memory or cognitive workload data value.2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the system is further configured to:render on the user interface ...

Identify the dominant nostril using thermal measurements

Brain activity, and in particular which hemisphere is relatively more effective, is correlated with the dominant nostril (i.e., the nostril through which most of the air is exhaled when breathing through the nose). Thus, identifying which of the nostrils is dominant may have various applications. Described herein are systems and methods for identifying the dominant nostril. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one inward-facing head-mounted thermal camera (CAM) and a computer. The at least one CAM does not occlude any of the user's mouth and nostrils and is used to take thermal measurements of first and second regions below the right and left nostrils (THand TH, respectively). The computer identifies the dominant nostril based on THand TH. Optionally, the computer detects, utilizing THand TH, the three-dimensional (3D) shape of the exhale stream from at least one of the nostrils. 1. A system configured to identify the dominant nostril , comprising:{'sub': ROI1', 'ROI2, "at least one inward-facing head-mounted thermal camera (CAM) configured to take thermal measurements of first and second regions below the right and left nostrils (THand TH, respectively); wherein the at least one CAM does not occlude any of the user's mouth and nostrils; and"}{'sub': ROI1', 'ROI2, 'a computer configured to identify the dominant nostril based on THand TH.'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each CAM from among the at least one CAM is physically coupled to a frame configured to be worn on the user's head claim 1 , weighs below 10 g claim 1 , is located less than 15 cm from the user's face and above the user's upper lip claim 1 , and comprises multiple sensing elements.31212. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a frame configured to be worn on the user's head; wherein the at least one CAM comprises first and second inward-facing head-mounted thermal cameras (CAM and CAM claim 1 , respectively) configured to take THand TH claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and located less ...

Determining a state of a user based on thermal measurements of the forehead

Often the physiological and emotional state of a person can be associated with certain cortical activity that can cause certain thermal patterns on the person's forehead. Thus, thermal measurements of the forehead may be used to differentiate between user states. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one inward-facing head-mounted thermal camera (CAM) that takes thermal measurements of at least first and second regions on the right side of a user's forehead (THand TH, respectively), and thermal measurements of at least third and fourth regions on the left side of the forehead (THand TH, respectively). The middles of the first and third regions are at least 1 cm above the middles of the second and fourth regions, respectively. The system also includes a computer that determines, based on TH, TH, TH, and TH, whether the user is in a normal state or an abnormal state. 1. A system configured to differentiate between normal and abnormal states , comprising:{'sub': R1', 'R2', 'L1', 'L2, "at least one inward-facing head-mounted thermal camera (CAM) configured to take thermal measurements of at least first and second regions on the right side of a user's forehead (THand TH, respectively), and to take thermal measurements of at least third and fourth regions on the left side of the forehead (THand TH, respectively);"}wherein the middles of the first and third regions are at least 1 cm above the middles of the second and fourth regions, respectively; and wherein the at least one CAM is located below the first and third regions, and does not occlude the first and third regions; and{'sub': R1', 'R2', 'L1', 'L2, 'a computer configured to determine, based on TH, TH, TH, and TH, whether the user is in a normal state or an abnormal state.'}21212. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one CAM comprises at least first and second inward-facing head-mounted thermal cameras (CAM and CAM claim 1 , respectively) located to the right and to the left of the vertical symmetry ...

Suggest activities according to the dominant nostril

Brain activity, and in particular which hemisphere is relatively more effective, is correlated with the dominant nostril (i.e., the nostril through which most of the air is exhaled when breathing through the nose). Since each side of the brain plays a different role in different types of activities, it may be better to conduct certain activities when a certain nostril is dominant. Described herein are systems and methods for suggesting activities according to the dominant nostril. In one embodiment, a system includes a sensor and a computer. The sensor takes measurements of a user that are indicative of the user's dominant nostril. The computer predicts, based on the measurements, which of the user's nostrils will be the dominant nostril at a future time and may suggest having a suitable activity accordingly. 1. A system configured to suggest activities according to the dominant nostril , comprising:a sensor configured to take measurements of a user; wherein the measurements are indicative of the user's dominant nostril; anda computer configured to:predict, based on the measurements, which of the user's nostrils will be the dominant nostril at a future time; andresponsive to predicting that the right nostril will be dominant at the future time, suggest having at the future time a first activity, which is more suitable for a right dominant nostril than a second activity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein responsive to predicting that the left nostril will be dominant at the future time claim 1 , the computer is further configured to suggest having at the future time the second activity claim 1 , which is more suitable for a left dominant nostril than the first activity.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first activity requires more verbal-analytical skills and less spatial skills compared to the second activity claim 2 , and the second activity requires more creativity and less physical effort compared to the first activity.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein ...

DRUG-FREE THERAPEUTIC METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

A therapeutic system for children's autism including a management server, a network, a client terminal and a database, wherein the management server includes a subject determination unit that determines whether or not the subject corresponds to the brain type to be treated through the client terminal; a mission presentation unit that presents a mission to a guardian through the client terminal if the subject corresponds to the brain type to be treated; an effect determination unit that determines whether or not there is a therapeutic effect through the treatment progress input through the client terminal after the guardian's mission is progressed; and a result output unit that outputs the determination result of the effect determination unit to the client terminal. 1. A therapeutic system for children's autism comprising a management server , a network , a client terminal and a database , wherein the management server comprises a subject determination unit that determines whether or not the subject corresponds to the brain type to be treated through the client terminal; a mission presentation unit that presents a mission to a guardian through the client terminal if the subject corresponds to the brain type to be treated; an effect determination unit that determines whether or not there is a therapeutic effect through the treatment progress input through the client terminal after the guardian's mission is progressed; and a result output unit that outputs the determination result of the effect determination unit to the client terminal.2. The therapeutic system for children's autism of claim 1 , wherein the client terminal is a terminal that guardian accesses the management server through the network claim 1 , inputs information for determining whether or not it corresponds to the brain type to be treated claim 1 , and information on the treatment progress by step claim 1 , and then the result of determination on the therapeutic effect is output through a screen or a ...

Data predicting the type of individual used with separate applications

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis.

Determining an individuals daily routine

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DIAGNOSIS USING GAZE AND EYE TRACKING

A system and method for use of a mobile device to capture one or more images of one or more eyes of a user in a period before, during or after conducting one or more tests involving the eyes, vision or eye movements of the user. A position, motion, pattern or other characteristic of the position, motion or movement of one or more eyes may be evaluated in each of such images and comparisons of such positions, motions or movements in the various images may be made as part of a diagnostic effort for various medical conditions. 1. A method of diagnosis of a medical condition , comprising:tracking at least one of a movement of an eye of a patient and a movement of a gaze of said patient with an imager of a mobile electronic device using visible light; anddiagnosing from at least one of said movement of said eye of said patient and said gaze of said patient, a condition of said patient, said condition selected form the group consisting of schizophrenia, attention deficit—hyperactive disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, concussion (mild traumatic brain injury mTBI) (Post Concussive Syndrome PCS), autism, optikinetic nystagmus and Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Glaucoma, Fragile X Syndrome.2. A system for diagnosis a medical condition , said system comprising:an imager, said imager to capture a plurality of two dimensional images of at least one of an eye and head of a person using visible light;an electronic display, said display at a known angle and position relative to said imager;a processor associated with said imager and said display collect data about at least one gaze point of said user at said display in said plurality of images, and', "compare said data with stored gaze data of persons with a condition selected from the group consisting of schizophrenia, attention deficit—hyperactive disorder, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Concussion (mild Traumatic brain injury mTBI) (Post Concussive Syndrome PCS), autism, Optikinetic nystagmus and Alzheimer's ...

Diagnosis supporting device and diagnosis supporting method

A diagnosis supporting device includes a display, an imaging unit configured to capture a subject, an eye gaze detector configured to detect an eye gaze direction of the subject from a captured image captured by the imaging unit, a gaze point detector configured to detect a gaze point of the subject in a display region of the display, based on the eye gaze direction, an output controller configured to display, on the display, a diagnosis image that includes a person image and a geometric pattern image, and in which at least one of contrast, color density, and a degree of transmittance of the person image or the geometric pattern image is changed over time, and an evaluator configured to calculate an evaluation value of the subject, based on the gaze point detected by the gaze point detector when the diagnosis image is displayed.

COGNITIVE COMPOSITE PARAMETERS AND USES THEREOF FOR EVALUATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Methods, systems and kits for the identification, assessment and/or treatment of a subject having multiple sclerosis are disclosed. 1. A method of treating or preventing multiple sclerosis (MS) , in a subject having MS , or at risk of developing MS , comprising:acquiring a value of a composite parameter from the subject, said composite parameter comprising a first value for an attention and/or processing speed (PS) factor and a second value for a memory factor, wherein:(i) the first value is acquired by obtaining a score from at least two assessments indicative of attention and/or processing speed, and(ii) the second value is acquired by obtaining a score from at least one assessment of auditory/verbal learning and memory, and at least one assessment of visual learning and memory; andresponsive to said value, administering to the subject an MS therapy in an amount sufficient to reduce one or more symptoms associated with MS,wherein, in response to an increased value of said composite parameter relative to a reference value, the MS therapy is initiated or continued; andwherein, in response to a decreased value of said composite parameter relative to a reference value, the MS therapy is modified or an alternative MS therapy is used.2. A method of evaluating and/or quantifying cognitive function in a subject having multiple sclerosis (MS) , or at risk of developing MS , comprising:acquiring a value of a composite parameter from the subject, said composite parameter comprising a first value for an attention and/or processing speed (PS) factor and a second value for a memory factor, wherein:(i) the first value is acquired by obtaining scores from at least two assessments indicative of attention and/or processing speed, and(ii) the second value is acquired by obtaining a score from at least one assessment of auditory/verbal learning and memory, and at least one assessment of visual learning and memory; and(optionally) comparing the value of the composite parameter from ...

METHOD OF MEASURING ATTENTION

In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method of measuring attention of a person comprising presenting one or more stimulus aimed at attracting attention of the person; and obtaining positions of the eyes of the person. The method further comprises detecting one or more eye fixations from the obtained positions of the eyes; and measuring the angle of convergence of the eyes over time from the obtained positions of the eyes during one or more of the detected eye fixations. 1. A method of measuring attention of a person comprising:presenting one or more stimulus aimed at attracting attention of the person;obtaining positions of the eyes of the person;detecting one or more eye fixations from the obtained positions of the eyes;measuring an angle of convergence of the eyes over time from the obtained positions of the eyes during one or more of the detected eye fixations.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein presenting one or more stimulus comprises presenting a plurality of stimulus in sequence until a predefined condition is achieved.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of stimulus comprises one or more pairs of related stimulus claim 2 , each of the pairs of related stimulus comprising a first stimulus and a second stimulus claim 2 , the second stimulus comprising an alteration of the first stimulus.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein presenting the one or more of the pairs of related stimulus comprises presenting at least one cue between the presentation of the first stimulus and the presentation of the second stimulus claim 3 , the cue providing a hint of what is the alteration of the second stimulus with respect to the first stimulus.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising obtaining claim 1 , for one or more of the presented stimulus claim 1 , at least one voluntary action from the person in response to the presented stimulus.6. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising obtaining claim 3 , ...

Using data from a wearable device to determine, index, and present activities for types of individuals

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis.

KINEMATIC AND MORPOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF DIGITIZED HANDWRITING TRACINGS

The present invention is directed to a computer application for analyzing handwriting. The handwriting is digitized by being captured by a computing device such as a tablet. The application analyzes four components of the digitized handwriting. The initial component provides real-time writing speed feedback to the subject. The second fully automated component computes a variety of kinematic measures based on periods of time when the subject is writing versus the pen being off the tablet. A third component is able to concatenate pen strokes into user defined characters and assesses character and/or word spacing based on preset distances. For the fourth component, a 2-dimensional version of the large deformation diffeomorphic metric mapping (LDDMM) method is used to compare each character to a template character. Together, these components can be used to assess handwriting for a broad range of applications. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium programmed with steps comprising:presenting a worksheet to a subject, wherein the worksheet comprises a number of template writing characters;prompting the subject to reproduce the template writing characters presented in the worksheet resulting in reproduced writing characters;collecting data related to the reproduced writing characters; analyzing the data related to the reproduced writing characters; and', 'transmitting an assessment of the reproduced writing characters., 'uploading the data related to the reproduced writing characters to a server programmed with steps comprising2. The non-transitory computer readable medium of further comprising being programmed for setting a user defined speed threshold for prompting the subject to reproduce the template writing characters.3. The non-transitory computer readable medium of further comprising being programmed for analyzing the data for morphometrics.4. The non-transitory computer readable medium of further comprising being programmed for analyzing the handwriting for ...

EYE TRACKING SYSTEM WITH BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION

A method for measuring eye tracking in a patient and capturing ocular biometric identifying information from the patient may involve: displaying a video to the patient on a stimulus screen of an eye tracking and biometric identification system; tracking movement of the patient's eyes during display of the video via an eye tracking camera of the eye tracking and biometric identification system; capturing ocular biometric identifying information from the patient with an ocular biometric capture device of the eye tracking and biometric identification system; generating, with a computer processor of the eye tracking and biometric identification system, a score representing an ability of the patient's eyes to track the video; and confirming, with the computer processor, an identity of the patient, based on the captured ocular biometric identifying information. 1. A system for measuring eye tracking in a patient and capturing ocular biometric identifying information from the patient , the system comprising:a stimulus screen for displaying a video to the patient;an eye tracking camera;at least one head rest member for stabilizing the patient's head, relative to the stimulus screen;an ocular biometric capture device for capturing the ocular biometric identifying information from the patient; anda system computer housed in the main column for controlling the stimulus screen, data processing and other functions of the system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stimulus screen claim 1 , the eye tracking camera and the ocular biometric capture device are coupled together as part of a head rest assembly.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ocular biometric capture device is separate from the eye tracking camera.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ocular biometric capture device is incorporated into the eye tracking camera.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a database coupled with the system computer claim 1 , wherein the database comprises ocular biometric ...

CONTROL DEVICE, DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD AND A NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES CONTROL PROGRAM

A diagnosis supporting device includes a display, an imaging unit configured to capture a subject, an eye gaze detector configured to detect an eye gaze direction of the subject from a captured image captured by the imaging unit, a gaze point detector configured to detect a gaze point of the subject in a display region of the display, based on the eye gaze direction, an output controller configured to display, on the display, a diagnosis image that includes a person image and a geometric pattern image, and in which at least one of contrast, color density, and a degree of transmittance of the person image or the geometric pattern image is changed over time, and an evaluator configured to calculate an evaluation value of the subject, based on the gaze point detected by the gaze point detector when the diagnosis image is displayed. 1. A control device that displays , on a display , a diagnosis image that is a combination of a natural image and a pattern image , whereinthe control device including an output controller configured to display, on the display, a first diagnosis image, and display a second diagnosis image in which a portion of the natural image and the pattern image are similar, compared with the first diagnosis image, after displaying the first diagnosis image.2. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe output controller is further configured to display, on the display, a third diagnosis image which is different from the first diagnosis image in at least a position of the pattern image, and in which the portion of the natural image and the pattern image are not similar, compared with the second diagnosis image, after displaying the second diagnosis image, and display, on the display, a fourth diagnosis image which is different from the second diagnosis image in at least the position of the pattern image, and in which the portion of the natural image and the pattern image are similar, compared with the third diagnosis image, after displaying the ...

Cognitive function testing system, cognitive function estimation system, cognitive function testing method, and cognitive function estimation method

Provided is a cognitive function testing system capable of efficiently and objectively measuring cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD and easily collecting detailed data. In addition, a cognitive function estimation system is provided to enable estimating and determining the probability of an individual having a disorder such as ADHD after the cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD have been efficiently and objectively measured. In contrast to the conventional Stroop interference test that uses paper, one problem is displayed on one screen, and not only the correctness result of the problem for the test subject, but also coordinate information for when the test subject responds by manipulating a touch panel display, are recorded in a problem answer table. Furthermore, an estimation calculation based on a learning algorithm can be used to estimate the degree of cognitive function of the test subject.

Non-Invasive Portable Device and Method to Assess Mental Conditions

A system of hardware and software that captures and processes in real time biometric data of patient responses and reactions to tablet-based valenced pictorial stimuli to facilitate diagnosis of mental health conditions of the patient including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is provided. Via transparent, non-invasive biometrics induced by pictorial stimuli, the system removes potentially threatening testing instrument characteristics that can invalidate authentic assessment. The system will mitigate or remove other threats to assessment validity including subjective judgments as well as bias on the part of the examiners who are completing subjective surveys. The biometric assessment is incorporated within a variety of engaging game formats that appeal to males and females of nearly any age that speak a variety of languages and encompass a wide spectrum of demographics and ethnicities. 1. A method of determining a mental health state , comprising:outputting pictorial stimuli to a user of a user interface;measuring, in response to the pictorial stimuli, a plurality of physical values of the user, including at least one of a heart rate, a facial expression, a trauma play scale movement, an eye movement, and an ocular variable including at least one of a pupil motility, a pupil vergence, and a blink reflex;cross-validating the plurality of physical values across a timeline;determining the mental health state of the user based on the cross-validated plurality of physical values; andoutputting a diagnosis of the user based on the mental health state of the user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pictorial stimuli are presented to the user subliminally while the user is engaged in another activity with the user interface.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the another activity includes playing an interactive computer game.4. The ...

CLOUD SERVER FOR PROCESSING ELECTROENCEPHALGRAPHY INFORMATION, AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY INFORMATION BASED ON CLOUD SERVER

Disclosed are a cloud server for processing electroencephalography information, and an apparatus for processing electroencephalography information which measures, transmits, or processes electroencephalography information based on the cloud server. The cloud server includes: a communication unit communicatively connected with a wireless network to receive electroencephalography information of a user; and a electroencephalography information processing unit configured to analyze a mental state of the user from the received electroencephalography information, and provide a command or information corresponding to a result of the analysis as a processing result, in which the processing result is provided to the user or another user through the wireless network. 1. A cloud server , comprising:a communication unit communicatively connected with a wireless network to receive electroencephalography information of a user; anda electroencephalography information processing unit configured to analyze a mental state of the user from the received electroencephalography information, and provide a command or information corresponding to a result of the analysis as a processing result,wherein the processing result is provided to the user or another user through the wireless network.2. The cloud server of claim 1 , further comprising:an electroencephalography profile storage unit configured to store profile information indicating electroencephalography tendencies, electroencephalography types, or electroencephalography deviations of general people,wherein the electroencephalography information processing unit analyzes the mental state of the user by referring to the profile information.3. The cloud server of claim 1 , further comprising:an EEG profile storage unit configured to store profile information indicating an individual electroencephalography tendency, electroencephalography type, or electroencephalography deviation of the user,wherein the electroencephalography information ...

IDENTIFYING SENSORY INPUTS AFFECTING WORKING MEMORY LOAD OF AN INDIVIDUAL

In an aspect of the invention, a method of identifying sensory inputs affecting working memory load of an individual is provided. The method comprises monitoring (S) working memory load of the individual using a sensor device, detecting (S) an increase in the working memory load of the individual, and identifying (S), in response to the detected increase, at least one sensory input affecting the working memory load of the individual. 1. A device comprising:processing circuitry, wherein the device is configured to:monitor working memory load of an individual;identify a first sensory input that is impacting the working memory load of the individual; andafter identifying the first sensory input, diminish the impact that the first sensory input has on the working memory load of the individual.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein identifying the first sensory input comprises detecting a sensory input coinciding in time with an increase in the working memory load of the individual.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein diminishing the impact that the first sensory input has on the working memory load of the individual comprises:controlling a source of the first sensory input to diminish the impact that the first sensory input has on the working memory load of the individual.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the diminishing the impact that the first sensory input has on the working memory load of the individual comprises:initiating a countermeasure to the first sensory input to diminish the impact that the first sensory input has on the working memory load of the individual.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein identifying the first sensory input comprises:identifying a plurality of sensory inputs; andfor each identified sensory input, determining a measure with which said identified sensory input is impacting the working memory load of the individual.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the device is further configured to claim 5 , based on said determined measure claim 5 , ...

EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND EVALUATION PROGRAM

An evaluation apparatus includes a display screen that displays an image; a gaze point detection unit that detects a position of a gaze point of a subject who observes the display screen, a display control unit that performs instruction display operation of displaying, on the display screen, a task target object to be gazed at by the subject and instruction information for instructing the subject to solve a task related to the task target object, a region setting unit that sets, on the display screen, a task region corresponding to the task target object and an instruction region corresponding to the instruction information, and a determination unit that determines whether the gaze point is present in the task region and the instruction region during an instruction display period in which the instruction display operation is performed on the basis of positional data of the gaze point. 1. An evaluation apparatus comprising:a display screen that displays an image;a gaze point detection unit that detects a position of a gaze point of a subject who observes the display screen;a display control unit that performs instruction display operation of displaying, on the display screen, a task target object to be gazed at by the subject and instruction information for instructing the subject to solve a task related to the task target object;a region setting unit that sets, on the display screen, a task region corresponding to the task target object and an instruction region corresponding to the instruction information;a determination unit that determines whether the gaze point is present in the task region and the instruction region during an instruction display period in which the instruction display operation is performed, on the basis of positional data of the gaze point;an arithmetic unit that calculates instruction movement course data indicating a course of movement of the gaze point during the instruction display period, on the basis of a determination result; andan ...

PATTERN ANALYSIS BASED ON fMRI DATA COLLECTED WHILE SUBJECTS PERFORM WORKING MEMORY TASKS ALLOWING HIGH-PRECISION DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD

Using a plurality of distinct behavioral tasks conducted in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner, fMRI data acquired from one or more subjects performing working memory tasks can be used for diagnosing psychiatrics and neurological disorders. A classification algorithm can be used to determine a classification model, tune the model, and apply the model. An output indicative of a subject's clinical condition can then be provided and used to diagnose new cases. 1. A method comprising:receiving, using a configured processor, functional neuroimage data of a subject acquired while the subject performs a series of working memory tasks, the neuroimage data including clusters of voxels representing regions of brain activity, some regions activated and some regions deactivated during performance of the series of working memory tasks;extracting, using the configured processor, for a plurality of regions of interest in the neuroimage data, a mean activity level in each of the series of working memory tasks;determining, using the configured processor, brain activation based on the cluster of voxels corresponding to each of the plurality of regions of interest, the brain activation for each region of interest identified as a feature;reducing, using the configured processor, the features using a sparse principal component analysis to generate a number of orthogonal principal components smaller than the number of original features, each of the principal components corresponding to a combination of features;applying, using the configured processor, a logistic regression classification to the principal components based on a classification model for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD);outputting, using the configured processor, a predicted probability of ADHD based on the logistic regression classification.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein functional neuroimaging comprises functional magnetic resonance imaging.3. The method as defined in ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CONTROL A WORKFLOW AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SET OF TASK-SPECIFIC CONTROL PARAMETERS

The invention relates to a system and method to control a workflow comprising at least one task to be performed by a person (P), wherein information is provided about at least one certain object () related to the at least one task of the workflow, eye data () are captured of at least one eye of the person (P), and in dependency of the eye data () and the information about the at least one certain object () it is checked whether at least one task condition consisting in whether the task had been performed and/or whether the task is allowed to be performed is fulfilled. The invention also relates to a system and method for providing a set of task-specific control parameters (CP). 1. A method comprising:determining a gaze direction of a user;determining a state of attention of the user;determining, based on the gaze direction, whether the user has inspected a certain object associated with a task;in response to determining that the user has inspected the certain object, determining, based on the state of attention, whether the user has attentively inspected the certain object; andin response to determining that the user has attentively inspected the certain object, enabling a device to allow the user to perform the task.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining the gaze direction of the user includes determining the gaze direction of the user based on the image of the eye of the user;', 'determining the state of attention of the user includes determining the state of attention of the user based on the image of the eye of the user., 'capturing an image of the eye of a user, wherein3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the user has attentively inspected the certain object includes:determining that the user has inspected the certain object within a predefined time interval.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the user has attentively inspected the certain object includes:determining that the user has inspected the ...

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ATTENTION OF A SUBJECT

Methods and systems, which are computerized, monitor the attention level of a subject, by obtaining at least one set of biomarkers from a subject during a time period, and, calculate, from asymmetries between the biomarkers of the at least one set of obtained biomarkers, a score of attention of the subject during the time period. 1. A method for monitoring the attention level of a subject , comprising:obtaining at least one set of biomarkers from the left side of the face and the right side of the face of the subject during at least one time period; and,calculating, by a processor, from asymmetries between the biomarkers of the at least one set of obtained biomarkers, a score of attention of the subject during the at least one time period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one set of biomarkers includes a plurality of sets of biomarkers claim 1 , and the obtaining the at least one set of biomarkers includes:obtaining, from an imaging apparatus, a plurality of images of the face of the subject over the at least one time period; and,defining the biomarkers for each set of biomarkers from each image of the obtained plurality of images.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining the at least one set of biomarkers is performed by at least one of a camera or an eye tracker.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomarkers are associated with left and right eyes of the subject.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the biomarkers include at least one of pupil diameter or pupil area.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining the at least one set of biomarkers occurs during the performance of a cognitive task.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calculating the score of attention of the subject includes calculating at least one correlation between the biomarkers relating to: 1) the left side of the face over the at least one time period claim 1 , and claim 1 , 2) the right side of the face claim 1 , over the at least one time period.9. The ...

Method, system and device for assisting diagnosis of autism

Method, system and device for assisting diagnosis of autism which enable assistance of early detection and early definite diagnosis of autism (especially in infants) based on objective evaluation, using a conventionally suggested “eye-gaze detection technique”. The method for assisting diagnosis of autism of a subject uses an eye-gaze detecting unit, the unit having at least an imaging camera portion. The method includes displaying, at the position in front of the subject along the direction of the eye gaze of the subject, an illusionary image contained in a plane of an illusion-causing image on a displaying device. The eye-gaze position information of the subject looking at the plane is detected, and the eye-gaze position information of the subject is input into an eye-gaze position information storage portion The eye-gaze positions of the subject can be evaluated using a algorithm for assisting diagnosis of autism.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETERMINE CHANGES IN THE INDIVIDUALS PATTERNS

The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis. 1. A computer-system-implemented method , the computer system having at least one programmed processor to implement the method , the method comprising:continuously collecting data components with respect to an individual from a wearable sensor device; andcollecting another set of data components with respect to the individual from a source separate from the wearable device; (i) assembling a data structure for the individual that includes at least one component from the collected data components from the wearable sensor device and at least one of said another set of data components;', '(ii) determining a type for the individual based on at least one of a match and a similarity between the data structure for the individual and data components for at least one other individual;', '(iii) determining the context of the individual based on at least one of data from the wearable sensor device and data from a contextual sensor;', '(iv) storing the determined type and determined context of the individual; and', "(v) comparing the determined type and determined context of the individual at different points in time to detect changes in the individual's patterns."], 'the computer system'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the context is determined based on the ...