Cognitive Platform Using Adaptive Task Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Individuals, both older and younger, experience cognitive decline which can lead to difficulties in tasks requiring attention, memory, motor function, and decision-making skills, due to various cognitive conditions or disorders.

Innovation Solution

A system and method using computerized elements to quantify and enhance cognitive skills by presenting tasks with and without interference, adjusting difficulty levels based on performance metrics, and analyzing responses to generate quantified indicators of cognitive abilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional cognitive assessment methods are used, then the assessment process is simple, but the measurement precision and reliability of cognitive abilities are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequantification accuracy of cognitive skillsVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cognitive assessment system is segmented into multiple independent task modules (e.g., working memory tasks, attention tasks, processing speed tasks), each targeting specific cognitive domains. This segmentation allows for precise measurement of individual cognitive skills while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts task difficulty and parameters based on real-time performance feedback. Task characteristics such as stimulus presentation rate, distractor complexity, and response time windows are adaptively modified to optimize measurement precision across different ability levels, preventing ceiling and floor effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If cognitive tasks are performed without interference, then the task difficulty is manageable, but the ability to assess cognitive skills under challenging conditions is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassessment versatility under different conditionsVSAvoidtask performance ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces controlled interference and distractors at varying intensities to create challenging assessment conditions. By partially adding interference elements (e.g., auditory distractors, visual noise, concurrent tasks) rather than full complexity, the system assesses cognitive resilience while maintaining operability for individuals with varying baseline abilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed difficulty level tasks are used, then the task structure is simple, but the adaptability to individual performance levels is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedifficulty adaptation to performanceVSAvoidtask structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors performance metrics (accuracy, response time, error patterns) and provides real-time feedback to dynamically adjust task difficulty. This feedback loop enables automatic adaptation to individual performance levels, optimizing assessment precision without requiring complex manual intervention or overly complicated task structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12236005B2Cognitive platform including computerized elements

Publication Date: 2025.02.25 AKILI INTERACTIVE LABS INC

AI summary

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for generating a quantified indicator of cognitive skills in an individual. In certain configurations, the apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented for enhancing cognitive skills in an individual.