Functional Age Assessment With Integrated Physical-Psychological Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for calculating functional age are based on limited and partial data, leading to imprecise and unreliable results, and lack suitable follow-up for improvement.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a check-up station and a remote controller that guides users through a series of tests, calculates functional age values based on test data, and generates personalized training programs to improve psycho-physical well-being.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If functional age is calculated based on limited and partial data, then the calculation process is simple, but the precision and reliability of the assessment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the functional age assessment into multiple independent test modules (physical tests, psychological tests, physiological measurements) that can be performed separately and then integrated. This allows comprehensive data collection without overwhelming system complexity, as each module can be developed and validated independently before integration into the complete assessment system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs multi-functional equipment that can perform multiple types of tests (e.g., equipment that can simultaneously measure cardiovascular parameters, muscular strength, and flexibility). This universal approach increases measurement precision by gathering diverse data from integrated systems while avoiding the complexity of managing entirely separate testing systems.
2Reliability
If comprehensive tests are performed to improve assessment accuracy, then the reliability of functional age value improves, but the time required for testing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic testing schedules where comprehensive assessments are performed at regular intervals rather than continuously. This allows complete and reliable functional age evaluation periodically while reducing time loss during everyday use, as the system can operate in lighter monitoring modes between comprehensive test sessions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary screenings with quick tests to identify users who need comprehensive assessment. By pre-filtering users based on initial rapid evaluations, the system ensures that time-consuming comprehensive tests are only administered when necessary, thereby improving reliability for target users while minimizing overall time loss across the user population.
3Adaptability or versatility
If functional age assessment is provided without follow-up, then the system remains simple, but the ability to improve psycho-physical well-being deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automated feedback loops where functional age assessment results are immediately used to generate personalized training program recommendations. This feedback mechanism enhances adaptability by dynamically adjusting programs based on assessment outcomes while managing complexity through automated algorithm-based program generation rather than manual customization processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The training programs are designed to be dynamic and adaptive, automatically adjusting intensity, duration, and type of exercises based on the user's functional age and improvement progress. This dynamic approach increases versatility as the system adapts to individual user needs and responses, while the automated adjustment algorithms prevent excessive complexity by using predefined adaptation rules rather than requiring complex manual intervention.
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AI summary
System for assessing and improving the functional age and/or current state of psycho-physical well-being of a user. The system includes a check-up station that has a local controller and a display, and allows the user to connect to the system through the display or a portable device. A remote controller communicates with the check-up station and one or more exercise devices. The remote controller and/or the local controller is/are configured to present information to the user to perform tests related to physical and/or psychological aspects of the user. The check-up station allows the execution of a first sub-set of the tests. A second sub-set of the tests is executable by the exercise devices. The remote controller is configured to calculate, based on the test results, an overall functional age value and/or overall psycho-physical well-being index and generate a new training program or modify/confirm a pre-existing training program.