Redundant system for interactively evaluating the capabilities of multiple test subjects to perform a task utilizing a computerized test system

Claim 3

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of test sites includes a plurality of test stations.

Claim 4

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 1 which further includes a plurality of node sites each of said plurality of node sites having a plurality of different test sites coupled thereto, and means coupling each of said node sites to said hub.

Claim 5

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for coupling said plurality of test sites to said at least one node site includes modem means and telephone lines.

Claim 6

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 1 wherein at last one of said test sites further includes surveillance means for remotely observing said subject during the time said test is being presented to said subject.

Claim 7

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 5 which further includes means for coupling said surveillance means to said node site.

Claim 8

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said test sites further includes a consultation area separate from said at least one test station.

Claim 9

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 7 wherein said consultation area further includes camera means for providing a record of said subject's condition when said subject is in said consultation room.

Claim 10

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 8 wherein said consultation room further includes a test station.

Claim 11

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 9 wherein said consultation room further includes a means for testing the breath of said subject.

Claim 12

A system for interactively evaluating performance capabilities of a plurality of subjects at different and separated locations as defined in claim 10 wherein said consultation room further includes security alarm means coupled thereto.

Claim 13

An interactive method of evaluating performance capabilities of multiple test subjects to perform a task utilizing a computerized test system for comparing each said subject's response to a test to each said subject's previously generated base line, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verifying the identity of each said test subject after said subject accesses a personal compute, said personal computer having a view screen and keyboard; (b) determining if each said test subject has been tested within a predetermined period of time; (c) if step (b) is negative, then accessing said each test subject's previously stored personal performance base line test results from said test subject's data base file, said data base file located physically distant from said personal computer; (d) testing each said test subject utilizing a predetermined interactive test, said test presented to each said test subject on said personal computer view screen; (e) recording each said test subject's responses to said test as generated by each said test subject through said personal computer keyboard; (f) communicating said recorded test results to each said test subject's data base file; (g) comparing said communicated recorded test results to each said test subject's previously stored personal performance base line test results; (h) determining if said communicated, recorded test results are different from each said test subject's previously stored test results; (i) retesting any of said test subjects at least one more time if said communicated, recorded test results are less than that test subject's previously stored base line test results; (j) conducting an interview said subject if that said subject's retesting test results are less than that said subject's previously stored base line test results; and (k) discharging that said test subject from the performance of said task upon that said test subject's failure to perform satisfactorily during said interview such that said repeated failure of that said subject to produce communicated recorded test results at least equal to said test subject's previously stored base line test results can be overridden.

Claim 14

An interactive method of evaluating performance capabilities of multiple test subjects to perform a task utilizing a computerized test system for comparing each said subject's response to a test to each said subject's previously generated base line, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verifying the identity of each said test subject after said subject accesses a personal compute, said personal computer having a view screen and keyboard; (b) determining if each said test subject has been tested within a predetermined period of time; (c) if step (b) is negative, then accessing said each test subject's previously stored personal performance base line test results from said test subject's data base file, said data base file located physically distant from said personal computer; (d) testing each said test subject utilizing a predetermined interactive test, said test presented to each said test subject on said personal computer view screen; (e) recording each said test subject's responses to said test as generated by each said test subject through said personal computer keyboard; (f) communicating said recorded test results to each said test subject's data base file; (g) comparing said communicated recorded test results to each said test subject's previously stored personal performance base line test results; (h) determining if said communicated, recorded test results are different from each said test subject's previously stored test results; (i) retesting any of said test subjects at least one more time if said communicated, recorded test results are less than that test subject's previously stored base line test results; (j) conducting an interview said subject if that said subject's retesting test results are less than that said subject's previously stored base line test results; and (k) discharging that said test subject from the performance of said task upon that said test subject's failure to perform satisfactorily during said interview such that said repeated failure of that said subject to produce communicated recorded test results at least equal to said test subject's previously stored base line test results can be overridden.

Claim 15

A method as defined in claim 12 wherein said interview is performed by a Medical Review Officer.

Claim 16

A method as defined in claim 13 wherein said interview is performed using an interview video camera.