Peripheral Vision Training System Using Segmented Visual Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current visual training and testing methods primarily focus on central visual clarity, neglecting the importance of peripheral vision, which is critical for success in various sporting activities and daily tasks, and do not effectively assess or improve peripheral visual abilities during central visual fixation.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a central visual display element and one or more peripheral display elements to present visual indicia with various properties, allowing individuals to respond using input devices, thereby training and testing peripheral visual skills while maintaining central visual focus, and adjusting conditions to identify and improve potential areas of improvement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If typical vision tests and corrective lenses are used, then central visual clarity is improved, but peripheral visual abilities are neglected and not effectively assessed or improved
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into a central display element and one or more peripheral display elements, allowing independent presentation of visual indicia in different visual fields. This segmentation enables simultaneous assessment and training of both central and peripheral visual abilities without interference between the two functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs multiple functions through a single integrated platform: it can test central visual clarity, test peripheral visual abilities, train peripheral vision, and provide corrective feedback. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the system adaptable to various visual assessment and training needs rather than being limited to central vision only.
2Device complexity
If a single display device is used for central vision testing, then device simplicity is maintained, but the ability to effectively train and test peripheral vision during central fixation is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into distinct central and peripheral display elements that can be implemented using a single display device. This segmentation allows the system to present different visual stimuli in different regions simultaneously, enabling peripheral vision training while maintaining central fixation without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes the spatial dimension of the display by positioning visual indicia at different locations - central indicia in the center region and peripheral indicia in surrounding regions. This spatial arrangement allows simultaneous engagement of central and peripheral visual fields using a single display device, effectively adding a spatial dimension to the training capability.
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AI summary
Systems and methods may test and/or train the peripheral visual abilities of an individual. Peripheral visual abilities may be tested and/or trained while maintaining a central visual focus by the individual. A central display element may display central visual indicia, while a peripheral display element may display peripheral visual indicia. Each visual indicia displayed may possess one or more trait and, optionally, one or more property. Inputs may be received at a central input device and/or a peripheral input device, with inputs corresponding to the traits perceived to be possessed by displayed indicia. By determining the correspondence of received inputs to the traits possessed by corresponding indicia, the peripheral visual abilities of an individual may be tested and/or trained in accordance with the present invention.