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System for self-typing of individual essences
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-01-18
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Granted: 1996-08-06
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Expires: 2015-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A system for self-typing of individual essences recognizes that particular characteristic archetypes of individuals resonate with particular characteristic types of sensory stimuli and tests for responses to a set of sensory stimuli in a way in which the individual is unaware of any relationship between each of the sensory stimuli and the particular characteristic archetype associated with that sensory stimuli. Because the relation between each sensory stimuli and its characteristic archetype is unknown to the individual, the self-test system removes the subjective ego of the individual from the evaluation. As a result, even though the self-test system is relatively simple to administer, the accuracy of the self-test system is greatly enhanced.
Inventors
- 👤 Milo R. Douglass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:34
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B1/00; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/16; A61B5/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for self-typing of an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising the steps of: (a) providing the individual with at least four sensory stimuli, each sensory stimuli having a relation with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, the relation between each sensory stimuli and its characteristic archetype being unknown to the individual; (b) having the individual observe at least one perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli; and (c) based upon the perceptions of step (b), selecting one of the at least four sensory stimuli as the inherent characteristic archetype that represents the essence of the individual.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for self-typing of an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising the steps of: (a) providing the individual with at least four sensory stimuli, each sensory stimuli having a relation with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, the relation between each sensory stimuli and its characteristic archetype being unknown to the individual; (b) having the individual observe at least one perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli; and (c) based upon the perceptions of step (b), selecting one of the at least four sensory stimuli as the inherent characteristic archetype that represents the essence of the individual.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (b) comprises the sub-steps of: (b1) observing a first perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli, the first perception being evoked in response to a first question posed to the individual; and (b2) repeating the sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli and observing at least a second perception, the second perception being evoked in response to at least a second question posed to the individual, wherein at least one of the questions posed to the individual is a placebo question and the perception observed in response to the placebo question is not used in step (c).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the first question in step (b1) evokes a comparison of likes of each of the at least four sensory stimuli by the individual based on an ego response to each of the at least four sensory stimuli and wherein one of the at least second questions in step (b2) evokes a comparison of harmonization of each of the at least four sensory stimuli with the individual based on a non-ego response to each of the at least four sensory stimuli.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the questions of steps (b1) and (b2) are posed to the individual in a format selected from the set comprising: written material, video material, audio material, or any combination thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of: (d) confirming the one of the at least four sensory stimuli selected as the inherent characteristic archetype by repeating steps (a)-(c) with at least one different set of at least four sensory stimuli.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli of step (a) are selected from the set comprising: a smell, a taste, a sound, a shape, a pattern, a texture, a color, or any combination thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli are four forms, each form having a unique shape, a unique color, and a unique surface texture and wherein the sensory reaction in step (b) is a visual comparison of each form with the individual.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli are four scents, each scent having a unique smell and wherein the sensory reaction in step (b) is a comparison of each scent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli are four sample tastes, each sample taste having a unique taste and smell and wherein the sensory reaction in step (b) is a comparison of each sample taste.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli are four sample sounds, each sample sound having a combination of tone and wherein the sensory reaction in step (b) is a comparison of each sample sound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
88 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sensory stimuli are four harmonic family sets, each harmonic family sets having a series of sample representations, each sample representation having a unique color, a unique design and a unique texture and all of the sample representations for each set presenting a harmonic family of visually perceived energetic patterns that is associated with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, and wherein the sensory reaction in step (b) is a visual comparison of each harmonic family set with the individual.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
102 words
A system for self-typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: at least four sensory stimuli, each sensory stimuli having a relation with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, the relation between each sensory stimuli and its characteristic archetype being unknown to the individual; and instruction means for directing the individual to observe at least one perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli and, in response, select one of the at least four sensory stimuli as the inherent characteristic archetype representing the essence of the individual.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
102 words
A system for self-typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: at least four sensory stimuli, each sensory stimuli having a relation with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, the relation between each sensory stimuli and its characteristic archetype being unknown to the individual; and instruction means for directing the individual to observe at least one perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli and, in response, select one of the at least four sensory stimuli as the inherent characteristic archetype representing the essence of the individual.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
110 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the instruction means further comprise means for posing a first question to the individual to observe a first perception in response to a sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli; and means for posing at least a second question to the individual to observe at least a second perception after repeating the sensory reaction for each of the at least four sensory stimuli, wherein at least one of the questions posed to the individual is a placebo question and the perception observed in response to the placebo question is not used to select the inherent characteristic archetype of the individual.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
80 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the first question evokes a comparison of likes of each of the at least four sensory stimuli by the individual based on an ego response to each of the at least four sensory stimuli and wherein one of the at least second questions evokes a comparison of harmonization of each of the at least four sensory stimuli with the individual based on a non-ego response to each of the at least four sensory stimuli.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the at least four sensory stimuli are comprised of at least two different sets of at least four sensory stimuli and wherein the instruction means directs the individual to observe at least one perception in response to a sensory reaction for each different set and to compare the inherent characteristic archetypes selected for each different set.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the instruction means is presented to the individual in a format selected from the set comprising: written material, video material, audio material, or any combination thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are selected from the set comprising: a smell, a taste, a sound, a shape, a pattern, a texture, a color, or any combination thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are four indicia, each indicia having a unique shape, a unique color, and a unique surface texture and wherein the sensory reaction is a visual comparison of each indicia with the individual.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are four scents, each scent having a unique smell and wherein the sensory reaction is a comparison of each scent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are four sample tastes, each sample taste having a unique taste and smell and wherein the sensory reaction is a comparison of each sample taste.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are four sample sounds, each sample sound having a combination of tone and wherein the sensory reaction is a comparison of each sample sound.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
85 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the sensory stimuli are four harmonic family sets, each harmonic family set having a series of sample representations, each sample representation having a unique color, a unique design and a unique texture and all of the sample representations for each set presenting a harmonic family of visually perceived energetic patterns that are associated with only one of at least four characteristic archetypes, and wherein the sensory reaction is a visual comparison of each harmonic family set with the individual.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
144 words
A set of four sensory stimuli for use in typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: a first sensory stimuli comprised of a circular shape having a surface texture that is natural and semi-gloss and a color tint that is a pale yellow; a second sensory stimuli comprised of a tear-drop shape having a surface texture that is smooth and velvety and a color tint that is a pale rose; a third sensory stimuli comprised of a triangular shape having a surface texture that is rough and course and a color tint that is a pale brown; and a fourth sensory stimuli comprised of an oval shape having a surface texture that is hard, glossy and shiny and a color tint that is a pure white, all of the sensory stimuli being of a size that may hand-held.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
144 words
A set of four sensory stimuli for use in typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: a first sensory stimuli comprised of a circular shape having a surface texture that is natural and semi-gloss and a color tint that is a pale yellow; a second sensory stimuli comprised of a tear-drop shape having a surface texture that is smooth and velvety and a color tint that is a pale rose; a third sensory stimuli comprised of a triangular shape having a surface texture that is rough and course and a color tint that is a pale brown; and a fourth sensory stimuli comprised of an oval shape having a surface texture that is hard, glossy and shiny and a color tint that is a pure white, all of the sensory stimuli being of a size that may hand-held.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
47 words
The set of four sensory stimuli of claim 23 wherein each stimuli constructed from materials selected from the set comprising: solely from paperboard stock matching the desired physical characteristics, or from pieces of fabric material matching the desired physical characteristics that are adhered to a rigid backing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
96 words
An arrangement of a set of four sensory stimuli for use in typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: four groups or family of swatches of both color and designs, including: a first family of vibrant color swatches having light, curved, chaotic and upward-directed designs; a second family of muted color swatches having smooth, curved, flowing and downward-directed designs; a third family of earth-tone color swatches having staccato, straight, asymmetric and upward-directed designs; and a fourth family of intense color swatches having still, straight or curved, symmetric and downward-directed designs.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
96 words
An arrangement of a set of four sensory stimuli for use in typing an inherent characteristic archetype that is an essence of an individual comprising: four groups or family of swatches of both color and designs, including: a first family of vibrant color swatches having light, curved, chaotic and upward-directed designs; a second family of muted color swatches having smooth, curved, flowing and downward-directed designs; a third family of earth-tone color swatches having staccato, straight, asymmetric and upward-directed designs; and a fourth family of intense color swatches having still, straight or curved, symmetric and downward-directed designs.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
55 words
The arrangement of claim 25 wherein the arrangement is selected from the set comprising: a circular arrangement wherein each of the four families are presented as color swatches within a unique quarter circle or a circular shape, or a strip arrangement wherein each of the four families are presented as individual strips of color swatches.
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