Method and apparatus for encouraging physiological self-regulation through modulation of an operator's control input to a video game or training simulator
July 3, 2020. 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.Patent ReferencesBrain wave correlation system and method of delivering a recorded program of material educational in content Electronic game using a player's physiological responses Self adjusting bio-feedback method and apparatus Recreation apparatus Biomonitoring stress management method and device Method and apparatus for storing data to facilitate price look-up Education or learning aid method Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player's aerobic activity level during exercise Biophysically controlled game system Game score evaluation and game control system on the basis of player's physical value InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 612412 filed on 07/03/2000US Classes:434/236, PSYCHOLOGY434/238, Behavior or performance display (e.g., board for showing completed chores, etc.)463/36, Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.)463/37, Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.)463/38Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Rovnak, John EdmundAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG09B 019/00A63F 013/00 AbstractApparatus and methods for modulating the control authority (i.e., control function) of a computer simulation or game input device (e.g., joystick, button control) using physiological information so as to affect the user's ability to impact or control the simulation or game with the input device. One aspect is to use the present invention, along with a computer simulation or game, to affect physiological state or physiological self-regulation according to some programmed criterion (e.g., increase, decrease, or maintain) in order to perform better at the game task. When the affected physiological state or physiological self-regulation is the target of self-regulation or biofeedback training, the simulation or game play reinforces therapeutic changes in the physiological signal(s).Field of SearchVEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTINGPSYCHOLOGY Cooperation of plural pupils Behavior or performance display (e.g., board for showing completed chores, etc.) CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE Cathode ray screen display included in examining means Electrical means for recording examinee's response Simulation Skill level adjustment (e.g., speed change, complexity, etc.) Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.) Wireless signal | |
