Patent ID: 6186145
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A61B,A63F,Y10S

Abstract:
A microprocessor-controlled virtual reality simulation apparatus adapted to diagnose a psychological condition and/or disorder presented by a user, the apparatus adapted to generate visual displays representing three or more dimensions as a first series of outputs provided to a display device, the first series of outputs directed to aid in diagnosis of the psychological condition and/or disorder, the simulation apparatus comprising:a controlling mechanism for controlling the simulation apparatus using one or more stored protocols, wherein each protocol is related to diagnosis of a specified psychological condition and/or disorder, and the protocol is comprised of display controlling functions for controlling one or more three-dimensional graphical elements presented on the display;an input mechanism adapted to accept any of a plurality of user-generated inputs interactively entered by the user in response to the first series of outputs; andan output mechanism for relaying a second series of outputs to a health care professional, wherein the second series of outputs are specifically configured to provide a presentation of one or more user-generated inputs to the health care professional for diagnosing the psychological disorder and/or condition.