Interactive neural training device
US7452336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/162
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for rehabilitating patients and assessing tactile skills in response to visual stimuli generated from a portable neural training device. The device generates a visual output to elicit tactile response (hand movement) from the patient. The device preferably automatically adjusts the difficulty of a session in response to demonstrated patient skill level (i.e. combination of correct responses, speed, and accuracy of responses). The invention evaluates and challenges the patient to control tactile response, overcome visual perception difficulties, or practice simple multi-tasking or reasoning skills. The invention also provides information which is valuable to those administering the rehabilitation program or assessing patient skill and/or progress. By way of example the neural training device is described with an embodiment having discrete fixed keys and an embodiment utilizing a touch sensitive display screen.
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