Systems and Methods for Inter-Population Neurobehavioral Status Assessment Using Profiles Adjustable to Testing Conditions
First Claim
1. A method employing neurobehavioral profiles with a computer for determining a comparison of the neurobehavioral status of a first population relative to the neurobehavioral status of a second population, the method comprising:
- receiving, at a computer, a first neurobehavioral profile for a first population, the first neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the first population corresponding to a set of testing conditions;
receiving, at the computer, a second neurobehavioral profile for a second population, the second neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the second population corresponding to a set of testing conditions;
receiving, at the computer, a first set of testing-condition data, the first set of testing-condition data being indicative of a first set of testing conditions;
determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received first neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data;
determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received second neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; and
determining, with the computer, a comparison of the determined neurobehavioral status of the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions relative to the determined neurobehavioral status of the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for inter-population assessment of neurobehavioral status employ neurobehavioral profiles to accommodate differing external conditions. Population profiles and external condition data are provided to a neurobehavioral performance model to determine neurobehavioral status under external conditions. Alternatively, neurobehavioral performance values may be retrieved from the profile when such values are stored in conjunction with external condition data. Comparisons of the resulting neurobehavioral status(es) are then determined, and may comprise without limitation one or more of: performance deltas, statistical parameter differences, rankings, above/below performance threshold determinations, pass/fail indicators, and countermeasure recommendations. Populations may comprise pluralities, individuals and empty (“null”) sets. Comparisons may also pertain to one or more relevant times of interest and one or more sets of testing conditions. Fields of application include (without limitation) operational and military fatigue management, medical diagnosis and treatment, fatigue countermeasure training and individualization, sleep research, academic and scientific research, and/or the like.
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41 Claims
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1. A method employing neurobehavioral profiles with a computer for determining a comparison of the neurobehavioral status of a first population relative to the neurobehavioral status of a second population, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a computer, a first neurobehavioral profile for a first population, the first neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the first population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a second neurobehavioral profile for a second population, the second neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the second population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a first set of testing-condition data, the first set of testing-condition data being indicative of a first set of testing conditions; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received first neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received second neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; and determining, with the computer, a comparison of the determined neurobehavioral status of the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions relative to the determined neurobehavioral status of the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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13. A method according to claim 13 wherein the first population and the second population comprise the same individual.
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40. A computer program product embodied in a non-transitory medium and comprising computer-readable instructions that, when executed by a suitable computer, cause the computer to perform a method for determining a comparison of the neurobehavioral status of a first population relative to the neurobehavioral status of a second population, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a computer, a first neurobehavioral profile for a first population, the first neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the first population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a second neurobehavioral profile for a second population, the second neurobehavioral profile of indicating a neurobehavioral status of the second population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a first set of testing-condition data, the first set of testing-condition data being indicative of a first set of testing conditions; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received first neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received second neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; and determining, with the computer, a comparison of the determined neurobehavioral status of the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions relative to the determined neurobehavioral status of the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions.
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41. A system for determining a comparison of the neurobehavioral status of a first population relative to the neurobehavioral status of a second population, the system comprising:
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a data storage unit, the data storage unit containing a database of neurobehavioral profiles and a database of testing-condition data, a processor capable of receiving neurobehavioral profiles and testing-condition data from the data storage unit, wherein determining a comparison of the neurobehavioral status of a first population relative to the neurobehavioral status of a second population comprises; receiving, at a computer, a first neurobehavioral profile for a first population, the first neurobehavioral profile indicating a neurobehavioral status of the first population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a second neurobehavioral profile for a second population, the second neurobehavioral profile of indicating a neurobehavioral status of the second population corresponding to a set of testing conditions; receiving, at the computer, a first set of testing-condition data, the first set of testing-condition data being indicative of a first set of testing conditions; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received first neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; determining, with the computer, a neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions, wherein the neurobehavioral status for the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions is based at least in part on the received second neurobehavioral profile and the received first set of testing-condition data; and determining, with the computer, a comparison of the determined neurobehavioral status of the first population associated with the first set of testing conditions relative to the determined neurobehavioral status of the second population associated with the first set of testing conditions.
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