System and method for diagnosing executive dysfunctions using virtual reality and computer simulation
First Claim
1. A computer system for testing a subject for neuropsychological dysfunctions comprising:
- a predetermined test scenario script, to provide a test scenario to said subject;
a scenario simulation component, to produce a simulated reality environment based on said predetermined test scenario script; and
a test scenario result reviewing component, to accept input from said subject in response to said subject interacting with said simulated reality environment; and
to determine result information based on analyzing said subject interacting with said simulated reality environment, including indications of perseverations by said subject while interacting with said simulated reality environment.
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Abstract
The present invention includes using computer simulation and virtual reality (VR) tests for determining categories of neuropsychological dysfunctions, including executive dysfunctions. A test subject interacts with a computer generated simulated environment according to a predetermined test script. The test script presents a simulated environment of sight and sound which can closely mirror a real activity, such as daily routines performed by everyone; or an environment such as a game played by the subject. The test script is designed to present situations where subjects with executive dysfunctions will interact and make decisions which indicate the dysfunctions. During the testing, other physiological measurements may be measured and recorded, including subject respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, skin changes etc. The results of the testing are interpreted by scoring the subject'"'"'s reactions, and provide an indication of the subject'"'"'s dysfunctioning. These results may be used along with other standardized tests as known in the art, to produce a complete prognosis.
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15 Claims
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1. A computer system for testing a subject for neuropsychological dysfunctions comprising:
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a predetermined test scenario script, to provide a test scenario to said subject; a scenario simulation component, to produce a simulated reality environment based on said predetermined test scenario script; and a test scenario result reviewing component, to accept input from said subject in response to said subject interacting with said simulated reality environment; and
to determine result information based on analyzing said subject interacting with said simulated reality environment, including indications of perseverations by said subject while interacting with said simulated reality environment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for testing a subject for neuropsychological dysfunctions comprising:
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providing a predetermined test scenario script, said predetermined test scenario script including tests for perseverations by said subject; producing a computer generated simulated reality environment for said subject, said computer generated simulated reality environment based on said predetermined test scenario script; accepting and recording user interaction with said computer generated simulated reality environment by said subject; and providing an indication of neuropsychological dysfunctions based on said recording of user interaction. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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