Quantifying peak cognitive performance using graduated difficulty
AssigneeSync-Think, Inc.
InventorMatthew E. Stack
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Abstract
A method to determine the subject's peak cognitive performance using smooth pursuit tracking tests. The method utilizes instantaneous performance feedback to accurately quantify the subject's peak cognitive performance by changing the difficulty of the test in response to the subject's performance.
Claims37
A method for quantifying peak cognitive performance comprising the steps of:
- utilizing smooth pursuit icon tracking to measure cognitive performance;
- varying the difficulty of the smooth eye performance test until the test taker can no longer track the icon;
- and
- measuring the test taker's performance with a test difficulty slightly less difficult than the test at which the test taker failed the test.
In a smooth pursuit testing scenario a method for quantifying peak cognitive performance comprising the step of:
- increasing the difficulty of the smooth pursuit test until such time as a test subject can no longer perform the test and recording a test score corresponding to the point at which the test taker has failed the test.
A method for establishing a peak cognitive performance score using physical apparatus in establishing peak cognitive performance.
A method for improving in cognitive performance comprising the steps of;
- performing a smooth pursuit cognitive performance test over a number of time periods;
- and,
- establishing therefrom an improvement in cognitive performance.
A method for establishing when after the intake of a substance a test subject has a favorable response to the intake, comprising the steps of;
- performing a peak cognitive performance test prior to the intake of the substance;
- and
- repeating the peak cognitive performance test after the intake to establish a favorable response by comparing the results prior to and after the intake of the substance to establish an improvement in cognitive performance.
Apparatus for quantifying cognitive performance, comprising:
- a cognitive performance measuring device adapted to be used to measure cognitive performance of a test taker, said measuring device utilizing smooth pursuit icon tracking to measure cognitive performance in which cognitive performance of said test taker is measured by one of anticipatory timing, variability as to how far off target the test taker is, regularity of the smooth pursuit measurement and predictability, said measuring device including a manual icon tracking device.
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