Computational user-health testing

• US 20080242950A1
• Filed: 05/24/2007
• Published: 10/02/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Searete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
• Original Assignee: Searete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
• Inventors: Lord, Robert W., Jung, Edward K.Y., Levien, Royce A., Leuthardt, Eric C., Malamud, Mark A.
• Application Number:
  US11/807,220
• Publication Number:
  US 20080242950A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/300
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0022 Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4023 Evaluating sense of balance
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection; mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set; and selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection;

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set; and

selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user input data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting passive user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user reaction time data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user speech or voice data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user hearing data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user body movement, pupil movement, or eye movement data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user keystroke data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user pointing device manipulation data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user data from the interaction between the user and at least one device-implemented game whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

12. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented communications application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

13. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented security application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

14. The method of claim 1 wherein the detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented productivity application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

15. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one mental status test function set.

16. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one cranial nerve test function set.

17. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one cerebellum test function set.

18. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one alertness or attention test function set.

19. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one visual field test function set.

21. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one memory test function set.

22. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one speech or voice test function set.

23. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one body movement, eye movement, or pupil movement test function set.

28. The method of claim 1 wherein the mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one motor skill test function set.

30. The method of claim 1 wherein the selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set comprises:

selecting a short-term memory test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

31. The method of claim 1 wherein the selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set comprises:

selecting a perseveration test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

32. The method of claim 1 wherein the selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set comprises:

selecting the at least one user-health test function based on at least one best-fit analysis of the user data, in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

33. The method of claim 1 wherein the selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set comprises:

selecting the at least one user-health test function based on one or more user-defined criteria, in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

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34. A system comprising:

circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection;

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set; and

circuitry for selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

35. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

detecting user input data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

37. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user reaction time data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

38. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user speech or voice data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

40. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user body movement, pupil movement, or eye movement data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

41. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user face movement data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

42. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user keystroke data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

43. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection comprises:

circuitry for detecting user pointing device manipulation data relating to an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection.

48. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one mental status test function set.

49. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one cranial nerve test function set.

50. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one cerebellum test function set.

53. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one neglect or construction test function set.

54. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one memory test function set.

57. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one face pattern test function set.

58. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one calculation test function set.

59. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one task sequencing test function set.

60. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one hearing test function set.

61. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one motor skill test function set.

62. The system of claim 34 wherein the circuitry for selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set comprises:

circuitry for selecting a naming test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

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67. A computer program product comprising:

a signal-bearing medium bearing

(a) one or more instructions for detecting user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection;

(b) one or more instructions for mapping the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set; and

(c) one or more instructions for selecting at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

68. The computer program product of claim 67, wherein the signal-bearing medium includes a computer-readable medium.

69. The computer program product of claim 67, wherein the signal-bearing medium includes a recordable medium.

70. The computer program product of claim 67, wherein the signal-bearing medium includes a communications medium.

71. A system comprising:

a computing device; and

instructions that when executed on the computing device cause the computing device to

(a) detect user data from an interaction between a user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection;

(b) map the user data from the interaction between the user and the at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection to at least one user-health test function set; and

(c) select at least one user-health test function in response to the at least one user-health test function set.

72. The system of claim 71 wherein the computing device comprises:

one or more of a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal entertainment device, a mobile phone, a laptop computer, a tablet personal computer, a networked computer, a computing system comprised of a cluster of processors, a computing system comprised of a cluster of servers, a workstation computer, and/or a desktop computer.

73. The system of claim 71 wherein the computing device is operable to obtain user data in response to the interaction between the user and the at least one application and select at least one user-health test function at least partly based on the user data from at least one memory.