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Apparatus for processing psychological data and method of use thereof

Assignee: KICKAPOO RUN LLC
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Filing: 1996-02-13
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Granted: 1999-10-05
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Expires: 2016-02-13
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Abstract

Abstract An improvement to an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, and states of dysfunction in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psycho pathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate data indicative of at least one of a diagnosis and a treatment plan for the individual, the improvement comprising a remote user interactive means for providing at least one of a remote accessing and utilization of said apparatus, said remote user interactive means further comprising a user input means for inputting data pertaining to an individual and a user display means for providing at least one of an indication of apparatus operation and data relevant to an individual, wherein said remote user interactive means facilitates at least one of data entry and control over said apparatus, and further wherein data pertinent to at least one of an individual's diagnosis and treatment plan is obtained from said apparatus via said remote user interactive means. A method of use of the improved apparatus is also disclosed.

Inventors

  • 👤 Raymond Anthony Joao

Bibliographic Details

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Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 19:44
CPC Classifications
G; G16; G16H; G16H10/00; G16H10/20; G16H20/00; G16H20/70; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/67; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/92; Y10S128/923

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim 258 words
In an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, a health care provider and a health care payer, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, the improvement comprising: a remote user interactive means for providing at least one of a remote accessing and utilization of said apparatus, said remote user interactive means further comprising: a user input means for inputting data pertaining to an individual; and a user display means for providing at least one of an indication of apparatus operation and data relevant to an individual; wherein said remote user interactive means facilitates at least one of data entry and control over said apparatus, and further wherein said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment process, a treatment outcome, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, is obtained at said remote user interactive means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 258 words
In an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, a health care provider and a health care payer, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, the improvement comprising: a remote user interactive means for providing at least one of a remote accessing and utilization of said apparatus, said remote user interactive means further comprising: a user input means for inputting data pertaining to an individual; and a user display means for providing at least one of an indication of apparatus operation and data relevant to an individual; wherein said remote user interactive means facilitates at least one of data entry and control over said apparatus, and further wherein said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment process, a treatment outcome, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, is obtained at said remote user interactive means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a communication means for linking said remote user interactive means to said apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, wherein said user input means comprises at least one of a keyboard, a scanner, and a modem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a user output device for outputting said output data in a form useful for a user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 63 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a means for storing said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment process, a treatment outcome, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 66 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a means for securing said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment process, a treatment outcome, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, against unauthorized access.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 72 words
The improved apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a means for one of analyzing and comparing said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment process, a treatment outcome, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, for a plurality of individuals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 184 words
In an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, and states of dysfunction, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of a diagnosis and a treatment plan for the individual, the improvement comprising: a remote user interactive means for providing at least one of a remote accessing and utilization of said apparatus, said remote user interactive means further comprising: a user input means for inputting data pertaining to the individual; and a user display means for providing at least one of an indication of apparatus operation and data relevant to the individual; wherein said remote user interactive means facilitates at least one of data entry and control over said apparatus, and further wherein said output data pertinent to at least one of an individual's diagnosis and treatment plan is obtained from said apparatus via said remote user interactive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 184 words
In an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, and states of dysfunction, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of a diagnosis and a treatment plan for the individual, the improvement comprising: a remote user interactive means for providing at least one of a remote accessing and utilization of said apparatus, said remote user interactive means further comprising: a user input means for inputting data pertaining to the individual; and a user display means for providing at least one of an indication of apparatus operation and data relevant to the individual; wherein said remote user interactive means facilitates at least one of data entry and control over said apparatus, and further wherein said output data pertinent to at least one of an individual's diagnosis and treatment plan is obtained from said apparatus via said remote user interactive means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 21 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a communication means for linking said remote user interactive means to said apparatus.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 23 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, wherein said user input means comprises at least one of a keyboard, a scanner, and a modem.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 24 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a user output device for outputting said output data in a form useful for a user.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 30 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a means for storing said output data indicative of at least one of a diagnosis and a treatment plan for an individual.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 33 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a means for securing said output data indicative of at least one of a diagnosis and a treatment plan for an individual against unauthorized access.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 27 words
The improved apparatus of claim 8, wherein said communication means is at least one of a telecommunication means, a radio communication means and a satellite communication means.
Claim 17
Independent Claim 231 words
A method for remotely utilizing an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, a health care provider and a health care payer, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, said method comprising the steps of: accessing said apparatus at a location remote from said apparatus; entering input data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states and states of dysfunction, via a user input device; transmitting said input data to said apparatus; processing said input data at said apparatus; and receiving output data from said apparatus, wherein said output data is indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment process, treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, related to an individual, at said remote location.
Claim 18
Independent Claim 231 words
A method for remotely utilizing an apparatus for processing psychological data, said apparatus comprising means for processing data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, a health care provider and a health care payer, in conjunction with at least one of psychological, concomitant physiological, and psychopathological, at least one of principles, theories and research data in order to generate output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, a health care provider and a health care payer, related to an individual, said method comprising the steps of: accessing said apparatus at a location remote from said apparatus; entering input data indicative of at least one of an individual's psychological condition, psychological states, concomitant physiological states and states of dysfunction, via a user input device; transmitting said input data to said apparatus; processing said input data at said apparatus; and receiving output data from said apparatus, wherein said output data is indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment process, treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, related to an individual, at said remote location.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 61 words
The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of: one of inspecting and analyzing said output data indicative of at least one of psychological states, concomitant physiological states, states of dysfunction, psychological profile, diagnosis, treatment goals, individual to provider matching, a treatment plan, a treatment outcome, a treatment process, a treatment progress, related to an individual, at said remote location.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of: outputting at least a portion of said output data at said remote location.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 22 words
The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of: storing said output data received from said apparatus at said remote location.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of: one of analyzing and comparing said output data for a plurality of individuals.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of: securing said output data against unauthorized access.

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