Method and device for measuring cognitive efficiency
First Claim
1. A method of measuring cognitive efficiency in a human including performing only four cognitive tests including a Simple Reaction Time test, a Running Memory Continuous Performance test, a Matching to Sample test, and a Mathematical Processing test.
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Abstract
A method for measuring cognitive efficiency uses the following cognitive tests: Simple Reaction Time; Running Memory Continuous Performance Task; Matching to Sample; and Mathematical Processing Task. A device for measuring cognitive efficiency includes a microprocessor having a memory; the aforementioned cognitive tests loaded into the memory; a baseline stored in the memory, means for computing the score on a run of these tests and for storing the score in the memory; the means for computing being operative for comparing the score to the stored baseline; and means for indicating a cognitive change from the baseline. Changes in cognitive efficiency may be measured by comparing the results of the cognitive tests to a baseline.
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- 1. A method of measuring cognitive efficiency in a human including performing only four cognitive tests including a Simple Reaction Time test, a Running Memory Continuous Performance test, a Matching to Sample test, and a Mathematical Processing test.
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5. A method of measuring change in cognitive efficiency in a human including:
performing only four cognitive tests; and
, comparing scores received on the cognitive tests to a baseline.- View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device for measuring change in cognitive efficiency in a human including a microprocessor having a memory, a battery of only four cognitive tests loaded into the memory of the microprocessor and including a Simple Reaction Time, a Running Memory Continuous Performance Task, a Matching to Sample, and a Mathematical Processing Task;
- a baseline stored in the memory of the microprocessor, means for computing a score on a run of the tests and for storing the score in the memory;
the means for computing being operative for comparing the score to the stored baseline; and
means for indicating a cognitive change from the baseline. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- a baseline stored in the memory of the microprocessor, means for computing a score on a run of the tests and for storing the score in the memory;
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19. A device to control the initiation of operation of a machine, including:
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a cognitive efficiency measurement device connected with the machine, the device including a microprocessor having a memory, a battery of only four cognitive tests loaded into the memory of the microprocessor and including a Simple Reaction Time, a Running Memory Continuous Performance Task, a Matching to Sample, and a Mathematical Processing Task;
a baseline stored in the memory, means for computing a score on a run of these tests and for storing the score in the memory; and
the means for computing being operative for comparing the score to the stored baseline and for sending a signal when the score equals or surpasses the stored baseline;
a switch having first and second positions and connecting the cognitive efficiency measurement device and the machine, the switch being movable to the second position when the signal is received from the cognitive efficiency measurement device for operation of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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