Computerized assessment system and method for assessing opinions or feelings
First Claim
1. A computerized method for assessing opinions or feelings of a subject, said method comprising:
- displaying at least one computer-generated face image, said computer-generated face image having a variable facial expression capable of changing dynamically to correspond to opinions or feelings of said subject;
receiving at least one user input signal for changing said variable facial expression in accordance with opinions or feelings of said subject; and
displaying changes in said variable facial expression of said at least one computer-generated face image in response to said user input signal, wherein said variable facial expression changes dynamically until a selected facial expression is displayed.
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Abstract
A computerized assessment system and method may be used to assess opinions or feelings of a subject (e.g., a child patient). The system and method may display a computer-generated face image having a variable facial expression (e.g., changing mouth and eyes) capable of changing to correspond to opinions or feelings of the subject (e.g., smiling or frowning). The system and method may receive a user input signal in accordance with the opinions or feelings of the subject and may display the changes in the variable facial expression in response to the user input signal. The system and method may also prompt the subject to express an opinion or feeling about a matter to be assessed.
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20 Claims
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1. A computerized method for assessing opinions or feelings of a subject, said method comprising:
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displaying at least one computer-generated face image, said computer-generated face image having a variable facial expression capable of changing dynamically to correspond to opinions or feelings of said subject;
receiving at least one user input signal for changing said variable facial expression in accordance with opinions or feelings of said subject; and
displaying changes in said variable facial expression of said at least one computer-generated face image in response to said user input signal, wherein said variable facial expression changes dynamically until a selected facial expression is displayed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A machine-readable medium whose contents cause a computer system to perform a method for assessing opinions or feelings of a subject, said method comprising:
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displaying at least one computer-generated face image, said computer-generated face image having a variable facial expression capable of changing dynamically to correspond to opinions or feelings of said subject;
receiving at least one user input signal for changing said variable facial expression in accordance with opinions or feelings of said subject; and
displaying changes in said variable facial expression of said at least one computer-generated face image in response to said user input signal, wherein said variable facial expression changes dynamically until a selected facial expression is displayed. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A computerized assessment system for assessing opinions or feelings of a subject, said system comprising:
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a display configured to display at least one computer-generated face image having a variable facial expression capable of changing dynamically to correspond to opinions or feelings of a subject;
a user input device configured to generate at least one user input signal for changing said variable facial expression in accordance with opinions or feelings of said subject; and
a computer configured to change said variable facial expression of said computer-generated face image on said display in response to said user input signal. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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