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Brain concussion screening method & apparatus

  • US 20110205167A1
  • Filed: 02/12/2011
  • Published: 08/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for real-time screening of an athlete for a reduction in cerebral function resulting from a brain concussion, said method comprising:

  • providing a display, a user input device, and an associated computer;

    displaying a movable icon on said display, for viewing by an athlete suspected of having sustained a brain concussion;

    sequentially altering the location of said icon on said display, under control of said computer, as said athlete attempts to follow said location of said icon;

    detecting, with said user input device, said athlete'"'"'s attempted following of said icon;

    analyzing, with said computer, said athlete'"'"'s real-time performance at following said icon;

    comparing said real-time performance with a previously established baseline performance; and

    determining, with said computer, whether said athlete'"'"'s real-time performance exhibits a reduced level of cerebral function indicating the incidence of a brain concussion.

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