Vision cognition and coordination testing and training
First Claim
1. A method for testing and/or training with a testing unit that is communicatively coupled to a stability platform, a display device, a biological/medical monitor configured to be attached to a test subject to monitor biological/medical data of the test subject, and a first audio speaker, the method comprising:
- emitting a first sound from the first audio speaker;
providing a visual image on the display device;
determining an appropriate response to the first sound and the visual image by the test subject, the appropriate response indicated by the test subject through movement of the stability platform;
receiving a response from the test subject at the stability platform in response to the first sound and the visual image;
providing tactile feedback to the test subject with the stability platform based on the received response;
measuring, using the biological/medical monitor, the biological/medical data of the test subject, wherein the biological/medical data is one or more of brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration of the test subject;
determining whether the response received from the test subject is the appropriate response; and
calculating and outputting a score based on at least the response received from the test subject and the biological/medical data.
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Abstract
The visual, cognitive, and coordination skills of a subject may be tested and/or trained by providing a variety of stimuli to a subject. Responses may be received from a subject, the appropriateness of which may depend upon the combination of stimuli provided to the subject. A touch screen display device may be used both to provide stimuli and to receive responses from a subject. Any number and type of output devices and input devices to receive responses may be used. Behavioral information and other data regarding the performance of a subject may be recorded. Scoring may be based upon the speed, accuracy, and other aspects of the performance of a subject.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for testing and/or training with a testing unit that is communicatively coupled to a stability platform, a display device, a biological/medical monitor configured to be attached to a test subject to monitor biological/medical data of the test subject, and a first audio speaker, the method comprising:
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emitting a first sound from the first audio speaker; providing a visual image on the display device; determining an appropriate response to the first sound and the visual image by the test subject, the appropriate response indicated by the test subject through movement of the stability platform; receiving a response from the test subject at the stability platform in response to the first sound and the visual image; providing tactile feedback to the test subject with the stability platform based on the received response; measuring, using the biological/medical monitor, the biological/medical data of the test subject, wherein the biological/medical data is one or more of brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration of the test subject; determining whether the response received from the test subject is the appropriate response; and calculating and outputting a score based on at least the response received from the test subject and the biological/medical data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for testing and/or training of a test subject, the system comprising:
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a display device; a stability platform configured to receive directional input from the test subject and configured to provide tactile feedback to the test subject; a biological/medical monitor configured to be attached to the test subject to monitor biological/medical data of the test subject; and a test unit communicatively coupled to the display device, the stability platform, and the biological/medical monitor, the test unit configured for; outputting for display on the display device a visual stimulus; determining a directional orientation of the visual stimulus on the display device; receiving a directional input from the test subject at the stability platform indicating the directional orientation of the visual stimulus on the display device; based on the received directional input, providing tactile feedback to the test subject using the stability platform; receiving the biological/medical data of the test subject from the biological/medical monitor, wherein the biological/medical data is one or more of brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration of the test subject; and calculating and outputting a score for the test subject based on at least the determined directional orientation, the received directional input from the test subject, and the biological/medical data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for testing and/or training coordination with a testing unit that is communicatively coupled to a stability platform, a partially spherical display device, a biological/medical monitor configured to be attached to a test subject to monitor biological/medical data of the test subject, and a first audio speaker, the method comprising:
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emitting a first sound from the first audio speaker, the test unit configured to determine a direction of origin of the first sound and an appropriate response to the first sound by the test subject based on the direction of origin of the first sound; receiving an input from the test subject indicating a direction of origin of the first sound; providing tactile feedback to the test subject with the stability platform based on the received input; determining a time elapsed between the first sound being emitted and the input being received; measuring, using the biological/medical monitor, the biological/medical data of the test subject, wherein the biological/medical data measured is one or more of brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration of the test subject; and calculating a score based on the time elapsed, the biological/medical data, and the input indicating the direction of origin. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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