CONFIGURABLE SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING STIMULUS SENSITIVITY OF A SUBECT AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR

摘要

A configurable system is used to evaluate stimulus sensitivity of a subject. An action channel provides a stimulus to the subject and a reaction channel receives a response from the subject. A signal pathway is connected to the action channel and to the reaction channel. A controller establishes loops within the signal pathway. Loop types include a transduction loop including the action channel and forming a path terminating in the signal pathway, and a channel loop including the action channel and terminating at a reference unit. Other possible loop types include an interface loop including the action channel, the reaction channel and the reference unit having an initial parameter value, and an adaptive loop including the action channel, the reaction channel and the reference unit whose parameter value is adapted based on the response from the subject. A method using the system is also described.

主权项

1. A system for evaluating stimulus sensitivity of a subject, comprising:
a first action channel configured to provide a first type stimulus to the subject; a reaction channel configured to receive a response from the subject; a signal pathway connected to the first action channel and to the reaction channel; and a controller adapted to establish at least one of:
a first transduction loop including the first action channel and forming a path terminating in the signal pathway, anda first channel loop including the first action channel forming a path through the signal pathway and terminating at a first reference unit.