191 results about "Cognitive skill" patented technology

An interactive automatic system and technique for measuring and training of mental ability. In the illustrative embodiment, the invention is implemented on a computer which automatically presents a variety of visual and auditory stimuli. The system then measures reaction to the stimuli, adjusts certain stimulus parameters, and provides scores in response thereto. The scores are tabulated and displayed for analysis. In particular embodiments, the invention tests for physical reaction time, perceptual awareness thresholds, attention level, speed, efficiency and capacity of information processing by the brain and elementary cognitive processes, including memory, memory access and decision-making speed. The invention measures, identifies and quantifies noise in the subject's brain and elementary cognitive processing system, and the information exchange rate between the subject's left and right brain hemispheres. The inventive system compiles a history of the test scores, renders an overall performance rating, and delivers comments based on the subject scores. The complexity of the tests are adjusted based on the scores to optimally challenge cognitive capacities, thereby rendering more accurate evaluations of cognitive capacity, and optimizing learning of desired improvements in perceptual, physical and mental response speeds and efficiencies.

A simulation system for training athletes in cognitive skills includes hardware incorporating imaging and tracking devices, sound generator and receiver, a projection screen, and a movie projector for creating a virtual environment that simulates the site specific to the sport. The system includes software installed on a processor that is in signal communication and in controlling relation to the hardware elements. The system inputs to the software a plurality of scenarios in which the athlete might find him / herself. The software acts to retrieve a scenario and output a plurality of control signals for presenting a visual and aural simulation. A body parameter is tracked in temporal coordination with elements of the scenario. The tracked parameter is saved for later review by the user and, in some cases, training personnel. The scenario evolves in response to the tracked parameter, and is thus interactive in nature.

A system and a method for providing a determination of predicted cognitive performance of an individual preferably based the time of day and on factors including sleep history based on activity data from an actigraph and the individual's activities. The system and the method provide a numerical representation of the predicted cognitive performance. Both may be used to optimize the work schedule of the actigraph wearer to maximize the cognitive capacity during working hours.

The present invention provides systems and methods for providing music based cognitive skills development. More particularly the present invention may provide a music based cognitive skills development platform. The platform is provided using computer implemented systems and methods for training a human subject so as to enhance his / her intelligence, attention, language skills and brain functioning. The present invention provides these benefits using exercises, one or more of which are based on musical training aspects, however, in addition to musical training other cognitive skills development exercises may be used, as described herein. The invention may be utilized by users of varying musical skills and may be presented at a level corresponding to the prior musical training (if any) of a user, and in a form corresponding to the cognitive capacity, interests and attention span of a user.

The invention provides a test system of a stimulus information cognition ability value, comprising a stimulus information providing device, a sight tracking device, a feedback data acquisition device, a cognition index value analysis device, a cognition accuracy degree analysis device and a cognition ability value computing device. The stimulus information providing device shows vision and audition stimulus information for a tester; the sight tracking device tracks and records the motion state of eyes of a tester in the process of acquiring and processing the vision stimulus information; the feedback data acquisition device is used for acquiring feedback data input by the tester responding to the stimulus information; the cognition index value analysis device acquires a cognition index value of the tester in the process of processing the vision stimulus information according to the record of the sight tracking device through a visual motion analysis method; the cognition accuracy degree analysis device computes the cognition accuracy degree of the tester according to the content of the feedback data; and the cognition ability value computing device computes obtained standard scores for representing the comprehensive cognition ability of the tester according to the cognition index value and the cognition accuracy degree through a statistic method. The test system can more accurately record the cognition process of the tester and the difference of the cognition ability among testers and can also be widely applied in the fields of talent selection, job placement, learning ability diagnosis, advertising effect, safety training of drivers, and the like.

A cognitive training system provides cognitive skills development using a suite of music and sound based exercises. Visual, auditory, and tactile sensory stimuli are paired in various combinations to build and strengthen cross-modality associations. The system includes a cognitive skills development platform in which training video-games and cartoons are user presented. The platform uses computer implemented systems and methods for training a user with the aim of enhancing processes, skills, and / or development of user intelligence, attention, language skills and brain functioning. The cognitive training system may be utilized by users of varying, or no, musical skills and is presented at a difficulty level corresponding to user characteristics, age, interests and attention span. User characteristics may be assessed in several manners, including retrieval of past performance data on one or more of the exercises.

In a method for allowing a patient suffering from a neurological disease and being treated with medication to self-monitor his or her current state, information regarding the motor functions and / or verbal and / or cognitive abilities of the patient are interactively acquired upon using a computer located for easy and repeated access by the patient, and at least one criterion number or a statement describing the state is determined on the basis of this information by an expert system at the computer and is made available to the patient by an output device at the computer.

The present invention teaches that cognitive skills may be trained by methods of increasing loading, distraction and pace while a trainee is carrying out a cognitive skill related repetitive mental task. Loading may comprise addition of a second repetitive mental task, distraction may be visual, auditory, kinesthetic and may increase in the power of the distraction, and pace may be increased until a maximum pace is achieved. Patterned, continuous, intermittent, and combined loading, distraction and pace changes may be used, as well as patterned feedback. The result is that the student learns to process the stimuli—using the cognitive skills—at increased levels of efficiency and speed.

Methods and compositions for treating or preventing, the occurrence of senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or other conditions arising from reduced neuronal metabolism and leading to lessened cognitive function are described. In a preferred embodiment the administration of triglycerides or fatty acids with chain lengths between 5 and 12, to said patient at a level to produce an improvement in cognitive ability.

A system and method for training a subject for control processes, preferably for a particular task. The task may optionally comprise a sport, such as basketball for example; additionally or alternatively, the task may comprise an area of skills to be improved, such as general improvement of physical reflexes and / or reactions. The present invention enables cognitive skills associated with the task to be improved, without requiring physical fidelity to the physical actions that are normally performed during the actual task. Improving these cognitive skills results in improved control processes during performance of the actual task by the subject.

This invention enables targeting, personalized measurement, and management of cognitive skills development by users, clinicians, teachers, and parents. The invention features a game based virtual learning curriculum for targeting and developing the underlying cognitive skills of executive functions. The methods and systems of the invention provide an effective and rapid video game-based training curriculum to improve the cognitive skills such as focused attention, sustained attention, cognitive inhibition, behavioral inhibition, selective attention, alternating attention, divided attention, interference control, novelty inhibition, delay of gratification, inner voice, motivational inhibition, and self-regulation. This curriculum utilizes: (i) each of the cognitive processes that underlie attention control and impulse inhibition; (ii) the identification of measurable and trainable cognitive skills; and (iii) game design and game mechanics that effectively train and enable retention of those skills. The game-based system provides a medical professional, clinician, parent, teacher and user with the ability to measure and manage training of targeted cognitive skills to reach a desired performance goal.

An external medical device is provided. The device can include monitoring circuitry configured to sense physiological information of a patient and a controller with one or more input components. The controller can be configured to: detect one or more patient events based, at least in part, on the physiological information; notify the patient of the detection of the one or more patient events; and receive a patient response to the notification. The patient response can include a response activity identifiable by the input component, which is configured to test a psychomotor ability of the patient, cognitive ability of the patient, strength, balance, stability, and flexibility of the patient, and / or to substantially confirm that a person performing the activity is the patient.

In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a video game is provided having multimedia graphics in an interactive interface. The video game is a cognitive development program made up of a sequence of challenges that address a range of cognitive strengths and weaknesses to provide appropriate levels of challenge and intensity whereby the ability of the mind to assimilate and process information quickly and accurately is enhanced. Hierarchical nature human learning is utilized, with the challenges progressing from simpler to more complex neurological processes. The cognitive skills that are developed include cognitive attention skills, cognitive visual processing skills, cognitive sensory integration skills, cognitive auditory processing skills, cognitive memory skills, and cognitive thinking skills.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods to modulate alpha-secretase and / or to improve cognitive ability. The invention further relates the improved / enhanced cognitive ability in diseased individuals, particularly Alzheimer's Disease patients, and treatment thereof through increased sAPP production. Macrocyclic lactones (i.e. bryostatin class and neristatin class) are compounds preferred for use with the present composition. The present invention also provides methods for increasing the generation of non-amyloidogenic soluble APP comprising the activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by administering an effective amount of PKC activator(s).

Methods and composition for treating or preventing, the occurrence of senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or other conditions arising from reduced neuronal metabolism and leading to lessened cognitive function are described. In a preferred embodiment the administration of novel esterified saccharide compounds to said patient at a level to produce an improvement in cognitive ability.

A computer-implemented method for enhancing cognitive ability of an older participant by requiring the participant to differentiate between rapidly presented visual stimuli. First and second visual sweeps are provided for visual presentation to the participant, e.g., spatial frequency or orientation sweeps. At least two visual sweeps are visually presented to the participant utilizing the first visual sweep, the second visual sweep, or a combination. The participant is required to indicate an order in which the at least two visual sweeps were presented. A determination is made regarding whether the participant indicated the order of the visual sweeps correctly. The visually presenting, requiring, and determining are repeated one or more times in an iterative manner to improve the participant's cognition. The duration of the sweeps may be adjusted based on the correctness / incorrectness of the participant's response according to a maximum likelihood procedure. Assessments may be made during the exercise.

The present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of PKC activators and PKC inhibitors and methods to modulate α-secretase activity; improve or enhance cognitive ability; and / or reduce neurodegeneration in individuals suffering from diseases that impair cognitive ability, particularly Alzheimer's Disease. The invention also relates to methods for improving or enhancing cognitive ability. The present invention also provides methods for increasing the generation of non-amyloidogenic soluble APP (sAPP) comprising the activation of protein kinase C (PKC) in the brain and inhibiting PKC in peripheral tissues. Macrocyclic lactones (i.e. bryostatin class and neristatin class) are preferred PKC activators and Vitamin E is a preferred PKC inhibitor for use in the inventive composition.

The present invention provides a method for improving cognitive performance that encompasses all of: sense; perception; recognition; judgment; and action or suppression; and is based on a higher brain function. The method for improving cognitive performance of the present invention includes administering astaxanthin and / or an ester thereof to an individual. The cognitive performance is, for example, at least one selected from the group consisting of judging ability, spatial attention-allocating ability, concentration on the recognition of surroundings, and agility as determined by speed and / or accuracy of a body reaction which requires a higher brain function.

The invention is an intelligent wean amblyopia and askant diagnosis and therapeutic apparatus made up of computer, monitor, keyboard, program sensor mouse, blue and red glasses and printer. The computer stores embedded vision function diagnosing software which can complete diagnosis of amblyopia and askant and therapy function. According to modern vision theory, it integrates several kinds of traditional therapeutic apparatus function with computer multi-media technology, realizes the integration of diagnosis, therapy and case recording. It applies to diagnosis of vision function of eyes such as eyesight, and contrast susceptibility. The product can diagnose and cure according to children in different age, the intelligent degree is high; it can upgrade the eyesight of children, improves the functions of eyes; it can carries on double-eye single-vision train before or after operation, solidifies the operation effect.

Arachidonic acid and / or compounds containing arachidonic acid as a constituent fatty acid are used to obtain compounds which prevent decline of, improve or enhance normal responses of cognitive abilities of a healthy person, and which are highly suitable for pharmaceuticals as well as food products, with minimal side effects.

An apparatus and method for stimulating the neurochemistry of the brain including enzymes, nucleosides, nucleotides, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, amino acids, brain glucose, steroids, and hormones, and more specifically, an apparatus and method for enhancing overall brain function, including cognitive abilities and intelligence quota (IQ). Other treatment interventions the apparatus and method can positively affect include neurological, physiological, and psychological disorders and diseases. The inventive method utilizes a specially designed goggle which contains two round eye pieces to which are attached the light assemblies. These light assemblies are comprised of 1-20 white full spectrum lights which are directed toward both eyes, within a two inch radius of the retina to avoid overstimulation. The goggle has an expandable nose piece with a mechanism to allow the eye pieces to swing outward and adjust over the eye of any individual, in accordance with the specified retinal placement. The inset lights flash or flicker utilizing intermittent “fuzzy” light, and encompass frequencies ranging from 1-1200 Hz (cycles per second), specifically excluding the range between 55-65 Hz to prevent any form of seizure. The light stimulus is accompanied by unmatched, intermittent sound stimulation, called “fuzzy” sound. The sound is audible through the use of any type headphone. The method is in the form of computerized programs, and includes a variety of formulas translated as “sessions” to be downloaded into any existing light / sound device or apparatus. These formulas are in the form of a variety of sessions, lasting no more than 40 minutes each, to address and or treat a variety of symptoms, disorders, and diseases. The sessions control the light goggle apparatus and sound. Neither the “fuzzy” light nor the “fuzzy” sound are synchronized.

The present application relates to methods, kits and compositions for improving a subject's recovery from CNS injury. In certain aspects, methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject cells and a neural stimulant. Recovery may be manifest by improvements in sensorimotor or cognitive abilities, e.g., improved limb movement and control or improved speech capability. In certain embodiments, subject methods can be used as part of a treatment for damage resulting from ischemia, hypoxia or trauma.

A computer-implemented method for enhancing cognition, e.g., for improving cognitive ability and memory of a subject using continuous performance with respect to a stimulus stream. A target descriptor is presented to the subject after which, a continuous sequence of stimulus groups from a stimulus set is presented one stimulus at a time, each stimulus presented for a specified duration, and separated by a specified inter-stimulus-interval (ISI). For each stimulus in the sequence: the subject is required to respond to the stimulus, indicating when the stimulus corresponds to the target descriptor, and the duration and / or the ISI adjusted accordingly, using an adaptive procedure. The presenting the target descriptor(s), presenting the continuous sequence, and requiring / determining / adjusting for each stimulus, are repeated iteratively to improve the cognition of the subject.

This invention enables targeting, personalized measurement, and management of cognitive skills development by users, clinicians, teachers, and parents. The invention features a game based virtual learning curriculum for targeting and developing the underlying cognitive skills of executive functions. The methods and systems of the invention provide an effective and rapid video game-based training curriculum to improve the cognitive skills such as focused attention, sustained attention, cognitive inhibition, behavioral inhibition, selective attention, alternating attention, divided attention, interference control, novelty inhibition, delay of gratification, inner voice, motivational inhibition, and self-regulation. This curriculum utilizes: (i) each of the cognitive processes that underlie attention control and impulse inhibition; (ii) the identification of measurable and trainable cognitive skills; and (iii) game design and game mechanics that effectively train and enable retention of those skills. The game-based system provides a medical professional, clinician, parent, teacher and user with the ability to measure and manage training of targeted cognitive skills to reach a desiredperformance goal.

Methods for enhancing cognitive ability in infants are disclosed. The methods comprise feeding infants baby-food compositions containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in an amount of at least about 0.5 mg per gram of the composition. Infants fed a composition containing DHA from an age of about 6 months to about one year exhibit improved problem solving ability compared to infants fed a composition containing DHA in an amount less than about 5 mg per 100 grams total composition over the same period. The source of the DHA can be DHA-enriched coagulated egg yolk solids present in an amount of from about 5% to about 25% (grams / 100 grams). Also disclosed are methods of making the DHA-enriched baby-food compositions, and methods of providing the compositions to a consumer.

Methods and compositions for treating or preventing, the occurrence of senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or other conditions arising from reduced neuronal metabolism and leading to lessened cognitive function are described. In a preferred embodiment the administration of triglycerides or fatty acids with chain lengths between 5 and 12, to said patient at a level to produce an improvement in cognitive ability.

The invention relates to a nervous feedback system based on a real-time functional magnetic resonance signal, comprising a real-time functional magnetic resonance data reading and format transforming module, a real-time functional positioning detection module and a real-time feedback stimulation module, wherein the real-time functional positioning detection module extracts the active mode of the brain of a trainee under a specific task, activates the active state of the brain area through the real-time feedback stimulation module and shows the activated active state to the trainee in a visual way, and the trainee achieves the effect of regulating a specific cognitive function by learning to control the activity level of the activated brain area. The invention detects the activated state of the brain on line through the real-time functional magnetic resonance signal, feeds back to the trainee in real time, enhances or recovers the corresponding cognitive function of the trainee by repeatedly training, regulating and controlling the cognitive activity level of the brain and has important social value on aspects, i.e. brain function mechanism research, brain perceptive and cognitive ability regulation, treatment of diseases related to cognition, and the like.

The invention discloses a student modeling and personalized course recommendation method in an online learning system, and belongs to the education data mining field. According to the method, cognitive level modeling and personalized course recommendation of students are mainly studied, firstly, knowledge mastering states of the students are judged based on a cognitive diagnosis model, learning behaviors of the students are analyzed through data on a system platform, and then the cognitive abilities of the students are modeled by integrating course mastering conditions; secondly, an online course is modeled ; and finally, the features of the online course are fused according to the cognitive level of the student to perform personalized recommendation. According to the invention, personalized recommendation is carried out based on the cognitive level of students and in combination with the feature indexes of the online courses, so that the user can be helped to carry out more accurate personalized course recommendation, and the online course recommendation is more interpretable and acceptable.

A system and method for training a subject for control processes, preferably for a particular task. The task may optionally comprise a sport, such as basketball for example; additionally or alternatively, the task may comprise an area of skills to be improved, such as general improvement of physical reflexes and / or reactions. The present invention enables cognitive skills associated with the task to be improved, without requiring physical fidelity to the physical actions that are normally performed during the actual task. Improving these cognitive skills results in improved control processes during performance of the actual task by the subject.

The present invention relates to the combination of a methylxanthine and a carbonic anhydrase activator to provide synergistic effects. The invention further relates to the improved / enhanced cognitive ability of individuals, particularly those suffering from various disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, hypoxia, general dementia, ADHD, mental retardation, and "sun down" syndrome.