Remote computer-implemented methods for cognitive and perceptual testing
US6565359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4094
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a computer-implemented methods and apparatus for remote cognitive and/or perceptual testing using a computer network having a remote computer geographically separate from an administering computer. The remote cognitive and/or perceptual testing includes administering a set of cognitive and/or perceptual tests, obtaining a performance response of the person to the tests and uploading the testing information via the computer network. The tests may be administered a number of times to evaluate one or more cognitive skills and/or perceptual abilities. Parallel to the testing, a therapy may be administered. The method may also include monitoring the performance of the person on the tests. The computer-implemented method may additionally include administering a set of initial tests before therapy inception to assess a person's intrinsic cognitive skills and/or perceptual abilities. The results of the initial testing and testing during therapy may be entered into a database. The database may be built from the performance response of multiple people and may be useful in predicting efficacy of a proposed therapy.
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