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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2023
Lanny Leo Johnson, Henderson, NV (US);
Lanny Leo Johnson, Henderson, NV (US);
Abstract
This disclosure provides methods for diagnosing a cognitive disorder including performing a tactile perception test on a subject, measuring the subject's tactile perception test performance with a microelectromechanical sensor, and performing a cognitive disorder diagnosis on the subject. The tactile perception test may include distinguishing between various shaped and sized objects and selecting a predetermined one. The tactile perception test may include a two-point discrimination test. The tactile perception test may include testing lower extremity coordination. The tactile perception test may include testing upper extremity coordination. The cognitive disorder may include dementia, Alzheimer's, brain trauma, or concussion. The microelectromechanical sensor may include an accelerometer or gyroscope.