BR-102024017435-A2 - DEVICE FOR PROFILING, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS

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Abstract

This device aims to create ideal conditions for conducting human profiling, assessment, and testing processes in a controlled, simple, precise, comprehensive, and distraction-free manner. To achieve this goal, it offers a minimalist and dedicated interface with a simplified physical keyboard that can assume different formats depending on the application. During testing, embedded or peripheral cameras and sensors can collect additional information about the user's attentional, cognitive, physiological, and emotional state. This data is processed by the device to generate information that can be combined with other results to produce an even more in-depth assessment of the subject being tested. This entire assessment process can take place online, allowing immediate synchronization with a server, or offline, allowing later synchronization with a server or downloading data directly to a computer. In both cases, an administration panel accessible via the device or the web allows for downloading or creating new tests, updating existing tests, registering users, viewing results, and complete management of the assessment process. Finally, the possibility of presenting test stimuli through virtual reality glasses further expands the possibilities for use and the versatility of the equipment.

Inventors

LUCAS GONÇALVES BITTAR
JOÃO BITTAR NETTO
ESTÊVÃO GONÇALVES BITTAR

Assignees

BITTAR PARTICIPACOES E NEGOCIOS S.A.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260310
Application Date: 20240824

Claims (20)

1. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, characterized by encompassing embedded and peripheral mechanisms for measuring the attentional level, attentional focus, level of alertness, cognitive load, stress level and emotional state of the user, using these measures to enrich the assessments with information about the individual's state at the time of testing.
2. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a simplified physical interface and allowing test responses to be marked, confirmed and canceled by means of a dedicated physical keyboard which, depending on the application, may take the form of numbers, letters, geometric shapes, colors, textures or others, including or not Braille writing, as needed.
3. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a functional module and a removable table stand, allowing for mobile or fixed use of the device.
4. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by using a camera to collect images of the user's face, head and eyes during testing, using these images to calculate attentional, cognitive and emotional indices, enriching the assessments performed based on this data.
5. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by using an infrared camera and an infrared LED to collect images of the user's face, head and eyes during testing, under various conditions of use and lighting, using these images to calculate attentional, cognitive and emotional indices, enriching the assessments performed from these data.
6. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having an embedded heart rate sensor, allowing the measurement of the user's stress level during testing, enriching the assessments performed based on this data.
7. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having an embedded galvanic skin potential sensor, allowing the measurement of the user's emotional state during testing, enriching the assessments performed based on this data.
8. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a fingerprint reader, which allows for the quick and secure identification of the device administrator or the subject being evaluated.
9. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a microphone that allows the recording of verbal and vocal responses and their use in tests and evaluations.
10. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a display that allows the display of visual information to users.
11. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by having a USB-C port that allows the connection of peripherals that extend its functionalities.
12. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a headset, allowing the presentation of auditory stimuli in a direct and private manner to the user.
13. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to an external electroencephalogram, allowing the recording and processing of the user's brain electrical signals and estimating their attentional and alertness level, as well as cognitive state, during testing.
14. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a headset with an attached electroencephalogram, allowing the recording and processing of the user's brain electrical signals and estimating their attentional and alertness level, as well as cognitive state, during testing.
15. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a pair of virtual reality glasses, allowing the performance of assessments and tests through immersive visual and auditory stimuli.
16. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a pair of virtual reality glasses coupled to an electroencephalogram, offering immersive visual and auditory stimuli, while recording the user's brain electrical signals and estimating their cognitive state and level of attention and alertness.
17. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a heart rate sensor, allowing the measurement of the user's stress level during testing, enriching the assessments performed based on this data.
18. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by connecting to a galvanic skin potential sensor, allowing the measurement of the user's emotional state during testing, enriching the assessments performed based on this data.
19. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by the possibility of operating in online mode, connecting to a remote server and synchronizing test and user data with it.
20. DEVICE FOR PROFILING, EVALUATING AND CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF PSYCHOMETRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, NEUROCOGNITIVE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTS, according to claim 1, characterized by the possibility of operating in offline mode, storing the tests and user data in internal memory or on memory cards and allowing synchronization or download after testing.

Description

Field of invention [001] This invention patent, situated in the technical field of human profiling, testing, and evaluation in its various modalities, refers to an integrated hardware and software device designed to facilitate the controlled application of psychometric, psychological, psychodiagnostic, neurocognitive, neurobehavioral, professional, occupational, vocational, educational, and other tests. It is equipped with a variety of sensors to collect physiological and neurological data, such as heart rate, galvanic skin potential, and brain activity via EEG. The device offers both online and offline operating modes, allowing access to and storage of user tests and responses. Furthermore, it supports the connection of various peripherals, including virtual reality glasses and headphones with integrated EEG, to expand testing functionalities in different contexts and environments. Fundamentals of the invention and description of the prior art. [002] Since antiquity, people have sought to understand one another. For most of history, this process of evaluating others occurred informally and qualitatively, without any significant attempt at standardization or formalization. This, however, began to change in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the development of experimental psychology led to the search for scientific methods to study the human mind and behavior. [003] The first efforts to systematize human assessment came from Sir Francis Galton who, at the end of the 19th century, developed tests to measure individual differences in sensory and motor abilities. Galton pioneered the application of statistical methods to psychology and the creation of laboratories to measure human capabilities. [004] Following the same tradition, at the beginning of the 20th century, Alfred Binet and Théodore Simon, in France, developed the first intelligence test to identify children who needed special education. The Binet-Simon test, introduced in 1905, was designed to measure cognitive abilities and provide an estimate of intellectual development. This test was later revised and adapted by Lewis Terman at Stanford University, resulting in the famous Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, which became a standard tool for measuring intelligence. [005] With the First World War, there was a growing demand for psychological testing, especially in the United States. The US Army needed methods to select and classify soldiers, leading to the development of the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests, which were the first large-scale intelligence tests for adults. [006] In the 1920s, the use of psychological tests expanded to other areas, including education, industry, and mental health. At that time, researchers like Rorschach introduced projective tests, such as the Rorschach Test, which uses the interpretation of inkblots to assess personality. [007] In the following decades, psychometrics consolidated itself as a robust discipline, with significant advances in test theory and statistical analysis. The development of classical test theory (CTT) and, later, item response theory (IRT), improved the accuracy and validity of psychological tests. Over the years, different tests and methods have emerged for assessing personality, memory, vocational aptitude, and various other traits. [008] More recently, advances in information technology and the Internet have enabled the development of tests that can be administered via computers, tablets, or smartphones. The use of technological devices for administering tests in digital format offers advantages such as convenience, automated scoring, the possibility of including interactive features, simplified data storage, and reduced application costs. [009] However, there are also many problems associated with digital tests and assessments. Among them, we can mention: • Lack of standardization in application conditions ^ One of the fundamental points of standardized human assessment is that all people are tested under similar conditions, to allow comparison of results with a reference matrix. However, the great heterogeneity in the quality and configuration of personal devices means that testing conditions are different for each person. In tests that consider reaction time, for example, individuals with slow devices may be disadvantaged. • Intrusion of distracting stimuli ^ To be reliable, any human assessment requires that the person being assessed be attentive to the test stimuli and protected from distracting stimuli. This protection is very difficult to obtain on cell phones, tablets, and computers, which constantly emit notifications, alerts, and other intrusive signals to their users. • Difficulty in verifying the identity of the person being assessed ^ Most of the digital tests currently available are designed for application via computer. However, as is known, not all computers have cameras or biometric mechanisms installed or available. Therefore, in many cases it is impossible to confirm