Method for diagnosis and treatment of psychological and emotional disorders using a microprocessor-based video game
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1. A microprocessor controlled video game system adapted to receive commands generated by a user suffering a psychological disorder, said system generating complex multidimensional information displays as a first series of outputs to the user in the form of indicia configured and presented in a manner directed to aid in the diagnosis of said psychological disorder, the system comprising:
- means for controlling said system using a stored protocol directed to said psychological disorder, said protocol comprised of display controlling functions wherein said functions include programming commands for controlling one or more graphical elements presented on said displays;
means for inputting said user generated commands into said system wherein said user generated commands are interactively entered by said user in response to said first series of outputs to said user; and
means for relaying a second series of outputs to a health care professional, wherein said second series of outputs are specifically configured to provide a presentation of the user'"'"'s inputs to said health care professional for diagnosing said psychological disorder.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and associated apparatus for monitoring, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and/or emotional conditions in human patients with the aid of a micro-processor-based video game.
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1. A microprocessor controlled video game system adapted to receive commands generated by a user suffering a psychological disorder, said system generating complex multidimensional information displays as a first series of outputs to the user in the form of indicia configured and presented in a manner directed to aid in the diagnosis of said psychological disorder, the system comprising:
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means for controlling said system using a stored protocol directed to said psychological disorder, said protocol comprised of display controlling functions wherein said functions include programming commands for controlling one or more graphical elements presented on said displays; means for inputting said user generated commands into said system wherein said user generated commands are interactively entered by said user in response to said first series of outputs to said user; and means for relaying a second series of outputs to a health care professional, wherein said second series of outputs are specifically configured to provide a presentation of the user'"'"'s inputs to said health care professional for diagnosing said psychological disorder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for diagnosing a psychological disorder in a human patient comprising the steps of:
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a) encoding electronic instructions for an interactive video game configured for said psychological disorder and comprised of a microprocessor controlled system adapted to receive input data from said patient and adapted to provide an interactive display to said patient, said system further comprising a stored protocol directed to diagnosis criteria for said psychological disorder; b) loading said electronic instructions into said microprocessor-based system; c) instructing said human patient on how to use said micro-processor-based unit to play said interactive video game; and d) collecting said input data from said patient and analyzing said data based on said protocol to arrive at said diagnosis. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A microprocessor controlled video game system adapted to receive commands generated by a user suffering a psychological disorder, said system generating multidimensional information displays as outputs utilizing indicia on said displays configured and presented in a manner directed to the treatment of said psychological disorder, the system comprising:
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means for controlling said system using a stored protocol directed to said psychological disorder, said protocol comprised of display controlling functions wherein said functions include programming commands for controlling one or more graphical elements presented on said displays; means for inputting said user generated commands into said system wherein said user generated commands are interactively entered by said user in response to said outputs presented on said displays; and means for interpreting said inputted user generated commands, applying said stored protocols to said inputted user generated commands and based thereon, controlling said output to said display wherein said output is specifically configured to provide a presentation to said user that enhances the treatment of said psychological disorder. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for treatment of a psychological disorder in a human patient comprising the steps of:
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a) providing said patient with a microprocessor controlled video game adapted to interact with said patient to obtain personal data related to said psychological disorder; b) transmitting said personal data to a microprocessor controlled system, said system adapted to collect and analyze said data; c) compiling a report based on said collected and analyzed data; and d) identifying criteria specific to said patient and implementing a treatment regimen for said psychological disorder. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method for monitoring a psychological disorder in a human patient comprising the steps of:
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a) encoding electronic instructions for an interactive video game configured for said psychological disorder and comprised of a microprocessor controlled system adapted to receive input data from said patient and adapted to provide an interactive display to said patient, said system further comprising a stored protocol directed to criteria for monitoring said psychological disorder; b) loading said electronic instructions into said micro-processor-based system; c) instructing said human patient on how to use said micro-processor-based unit to play said interactive video game; and d) monitoring said input data from said patient. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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