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Modular microprocessor-based diagnostic measurement apparatus and method for psychological conditions

Patent 5940801 Issued on August 17, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 31, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

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Application

No. 127404 filed on 07/31/1998

US Classes:

705/2, Health care management (e.g., record management, ICDA billing)273/429, PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE434/236, PSYCHOLOGY434/258, Developing or testing coordination434/335, By means including electrical component434/362Electrical means for recording examinee's response

Examiners

Primary: Tkacs, Stephen R.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G09B 007/00

Abstract

A modular system for diagnostic assessment of psychological conditions which employs a compact microprocessor-based unit such as a video game. In accordance with the invention, the microprocessor-based unit is programmed to produce a video display that prompts a patient or user to interactively operate one or more switches. Information recorded during an interactive diagnostic assessment procedure is analyzed to provide a doctor or other health care professional with information that is helpful to determine whether clinical therapy and/or medication may be required. The disclosed embodiment of the invention relates to diagnostic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with a game-like video display being used to obtain a measure of various neuropsychologic indicia of attention.

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