System and method for multiple timer management task for enhanced cognition
US10692029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B19/24
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are cognitive training exercises that are designed to target an ability of a user to track multiple ongoing streams of information concurrently and to correctly and efficiently perform one or more actions related to these streams to achieve an end goal are described herein. The training exercises use, as an exemplar metaphor, a theme of a barista working in a coffee shop, bar or establishment. The user assumes the role of the barista, for example, taking orders for various types of drinks that might be purchased at a coffee shop. The user then needs to manage the production of these orders to perform well within an optimal time period. The system is configurable to increase the challenge presented to a user in response to prior performance by, for example, adding additional orders, adding additional machines for producing beverages, adding additional beverage types available for order. The system is also configurable to dynamically increase the difficulty of the challenge in response to one or more of a user's performance, a passage of time, or any other variable that is desirable. In addition, the system is configurable to enable the user to flip between screens presente…
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