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Method and device for measuring cognitive efficiency

US6416472B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/92
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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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