Method for enhancing memory and cognition in aging adults
First Claim
1. A method for enhancing memory and cognition in an aging adult, utilizing a computing device to present aural presentations for training, and to record responses from the adult, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a first frequency sweep which increases in frequency over time;
providing a second frequency sweep which decreases in frequency over time;
wherein both the first and second frequency sweeps are available for aural presentation to the adult;
associating the first frequency sweep with a first icon;
associating the second frequency sweep with a second icon;
aurally presenting at least two frequency sweeps to the adult utilizing either the first frequency sweep, the second frequency sweep, or a combination of the first and second frequency sweeps;
requiring the adult to indicate, utilizing the icons, an order in which the at least two frequency sweeps were presented; and
repeating said steps of presenting and requiring P times;
wherein through repetition of said steps of presenting and requiring P times, the adult'"'"'s ability to process auditory information is improved.
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Abstract
A method on a computing device is provided for enhancing the memory and cognitive ability of an older adult by requiring the adult to differentiate between rapidly presented stimuli. The method trains the time order judgment of the adult by presenting upward and downward frequency sweeps, in random order, separated by an inter-stimulus interval. The upward and downward frequency sweeps are at frequencies common in formants which form the frequency components common in speech. Icons are associated with the upward and downward frequency sweeps to allow the adult to indicate an order in which the frequency sweeps are presented (i.e., UP-UP, UP-DOWN, DOWN-UP, and DOWN-DOWN). Correct selection of an order causes the inter-stimulus interval to be reduced, and/or the duration of the frequency sweeps to be adaptively shortened.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for enhancing memory and cognition in an aging adult, utilizing a computing device to present aural presentations for training, and to record responses from the adult, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a first frequency sweep which increases in frequency over time;
providing a second frequency sweep which decreases in frequency over time;
wherein both the first and second frequency sweeps are available for aural presentation to the adult;
associating the first frequency sweep with a first icon;
associating the second frequency sweep with a second icon;
aurally presenting at least two frequency sweeps to the adult utilizing either the first frequency sweep, the second frequency sweep, or a combination of the first and second frequency sweeps;
requiring the adult to indicate, utilizing the icons, an order in which the at least two frequency sweeps were presented; and
repeating said steps of presenting and requiring P times;
wherein through repetition of said steps of presenting and requiring P times, the adult'"'"'s ability to process auditory information is improved. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method on a computing device for improving an adult'"'"'s cognitive ability to differentiate between successively presented stimuli to improve their time order judgment, the method comprising:
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providing an upward frequency sweep of frequency F, and duration D;
providing a downward frequency sweep of frequency F, and duration D;
providing an inter-stimulus-interval (ISI) of duration I;
providing a first icon associated with the upward frequency sweep;
providing a second icon associated with the downward frequency sweep;
aurally presenting at least two frequency sweeps to the adult, separated by the ISI, utilizing either the upward frequency sweep, the downward frequency sweep, or both;
requiring the adult to select the icons according to an order in which the at least two frequency sweeps were presented;
recording the order of selection of the icons by the adult;
if the adult correctly selected the icons in the order in which the at least two frequency sweeps were presented, reducing I; and
repeating said steps of aurally presenting, requiring, recording, and if appropriate, reducing. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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