Method and Apparatus for Brain Development Training Using Eye Tracking
First Claim
1. An interactive audio-visual method for training cognitive, language or social skills of a subject, comprising:
- a) providing a display viewable by a subject at a first location;
b) providing a predetermined lesson to the subject by presenting audio-visual animated content to the subject via the display while detecting the location of the subject'"'"'s attention on the display via eye tracking technology;
c) altering the audio-visual content on the display to initiate a predetermined redirection of the subject'"'"'s eyes to a different position on the display;
d) progressively altering the audio-visual content on the display in response to feedback from tracking of the subject'"'"'s eye movement in response the altered content;
e) optionally delivering a reward to the subject upon successful completion of the predetermined lesson, whereinthe audio-visual content and progressive alteration thereof is individually tailored in terms of one or both of the subject'"'"'s interest and skill level, and the content provided on the display and eye tracking data is viewable by a trainer administrator at a second location via streaming video over a network connection.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and system for training brain development disorders involving impaired social interaction and communication. The system delivers audio-visual content, including varieties of lessons, instructions and tests for gradually improving neurological processing and memory through repetitive stimulation. The system and method maximizes effectiveness of learning by combining visual stimulation with reward delivery upon achieving goals. The system includes elements for module configuration, user validation, content delivery, user response/input including touch screen displays and eye tracking technology, and provides for real-time monitoring and feedback including altering delivered content. The configuration engine includes a progress module which monitors a user'"'"'s performance on learning, review and/or test modules and changes lessons based on monitored performance. Recording and monitoring both subject behavior and display changes allows real-time alteration of lessons and stimuli.
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19 Claims
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1. An interactive audio-visual method for training cognitive, language or social skills of a subject, comprising:
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a) providing a display viewable by a subject at a first location; b) providing a predetermined lesson to the subject by presenting audio-visual animated content to the subject via the display while detecting the location of the subject'"'"'s attention on the display via eye tracking technology; c) altering the audio-visual content on the display to initiate a predetermined redirection of the subject'"'"'s eyes to a different position on the display; d) progressively altering the audio-visual content on the display in response to feedback from tracking of the subject'"'"'s eye movement in response the altered content; e) optionally delivering a reward to the subject upon successful completion of the predetermined lesson, wherein the audio-visual content and progressive alteration thereof is individually tailored in terms of one or both of the subject'"'"'s interest and skill level, and the content provided on the display and eye tracking data is viewable by a trainer administrator at a second location via streaming video over a network connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An integrated system for training cognitive, language or social skills of a subject and monitoring progress thereof by a system administrator, comprising:
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an first output unit comprising a visual display and audio output for delivering audio-visual content to the subject, the first output unit being positioned in a first location; an eye tracking unit proximate the first output unit configured to monitor the subject'"'"'s eye movement and location along the visual display; a second output unit positioned in a second location configured to deliver content and data to the trainer administrator; a control unit configured to receive an input and being accessible to the trainer administrator at the second location; a storage unit comprising a computer readable data storage device for recording data associated with delivery of audio-visual content to the first output unit and corresponding monitoring of eye movement by the eye tracking unit; a communication line connecting the first output unit and eye tracking unit to the second output unit and storage unit, wherein the communication line allows recording of data in the storage unit and monitoring of the audio-visual content delivered to the subject via the first output unit and corresponding eye tracking data by the system administrator, and initiation of changes in the audio-visual content delivered via the first output unit by input at the control unit by the system administrator in real time. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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