Patent Application
20230326571
The awareness of inner change is an important mental function of the human condition that is affected by personality traits and personal circumstance. This invention relates generally to a physical and mental exercise and computational framework for progressively elevating the practitioner's levels of alertness, attentiveness and awareness of his/her cognitive (thoughts and intuitions) and perceptive (sensations and feelings) mental faculties as they function and respond to such inner change. Such elevated levels of consciousness enable the user to quantify experiential intensities with greater subjective efficacy, which are then entered into a computerized system that algorithmically computes and generates experiential maps of the user's impressions and transitions in selected underlying processes and themes. This in turn provides an introspective behavioral self-help guidance tool (e.g. mobile and desktop software application) for better comprehending one's evolving human condition, while retaining inner balance, resilience and general wellness.
The awareness of inner change is an important mental function of the human condition that is affected by personality traits and personal circumstance. The heightening of such inner awareness by combining exercise and technology provides introspective behavioral self-help guidance tools in the form of mobile and desktop software applications (APPs) for improved 1 comprehension of one's evolving human condition, while retaining inner balance, strengthening personal resilience and sustaining general wellness.
This invention provides a novel physical and mental exercise and computational framework for progressively elevating the practitioner's levels of alertness, attentiveness and awareness of his/her cognitive (thoughts and intuitions) and perceptive (sensations and feelings) mental faculties as they function and respond to such inner change. The methodology combines Yogic philosophy, Jungian psychology and Gestalt principles, in activating, synchronizing and coordinating body, breath and mental (BBM) faculties, that together create a sense of energized BBM coherence and resonance.
Such Synchronizing Inwards (SyncIn) of the BBM faculties is a key element of this invention, as these faculties are differently characterized in terms of their respective energies, rhythms, patterns and combined affects. A preferred embodiment of this invention is the use of temporal rhythmic patterns and respective inner speech orations in combined and synchronized activation of the BBM faculties. Specific sequenced inner speech orations are used in mindful Movement (MV) exercises that focus on activation and synchrony of the body (lower and upper limbs) and breath faculties based on the high-rate mental modality of Alertness. In turn, other and more contextual inner speech orations are utilized in mindful Meditation (MD) exercises that emphasize the cognitive and perceptive mental faculties of volitional thoughts and feelings, and spontaneous sensations and intuitions, based on the slower-rate mental modalities of Attentiveness and Awareness. Such contextual focus refers and relies on the preferred embodiment of this invention of (i) generic Themes and (ii) a generic experiential Construct/Process that comprises subsequent traceable States, that both constitute the context upon which the MD exercises meditate upon in synchronizing and quantifying the subjective intensity of rational and emotional human experiences.
Such elevated conscious levels of Alertness, Attentiveness and Awareness enable a user to quantify experiential intensities with greater subjective efficacy, and preferably can be subsequently used by a computerized algorithm-based system that computes and generates experiential maps of the user's impressions and transitions in selected underlying Processes and Themes. This in turn provides an introspective behavioral self-help guidance tool (e.g. mobile and desktop software APP) for better comprehending one's evolving human condition, while retaining inner balance, resilience and general wellness.
The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in providing a basic understanding of some aspects and implementations of the invention.
This invention takes a practical approach, whereby preferably a SyncIn APP that is driven by Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, is utilized in activating and synchronizing the BBM faculties of a user thru MV and MD exercises, thereby exercising the Executive Function of Self (EFS), that is otherwise and typically driven by motivations, and aimed at designated goals and expressed as behavior.
The EFS refers to the internal capacity to choose and to direct one's own behavior. The Self is a person's idea of who he/she is, and which is impacted by sensations, intuitions, thoughts, feelings, actions, and many other factors. The Self is assumed to have two functions: (a) the EFS function which helps regulate behavior, and (b) the organizational function which helps uncover patterns in the world. The EFS is well established by brain, cognitive and behavioral research, and is conceived as the hierarchical mental function that controls, monitors and manages the BBM faculties thru divided alertness, attentiveness and awareness. Exemplary acquired skills of the EFS include the abilities (a) to initiate tasks, (b) to self-monitor (i.e. evaluate and appraise) one's behavior, (c) to regulate/direct/maintain one's alertness, attention and awareness, (d) to hold, manage and access working memory information in performing tasks, (e) to plan and prioritize steps and processes in reaching one's goals, (f) to control and manage one's emotions in directing behavior, (g) to keep track of information, tasks and multi-tasking, (h) to think and contemplate before acting.
Therefore, for a SyncIn APP to be useful in exercising the EFS, its framework should include relevant (i) body functions and attributes (e.g. action, movement, organs of action, organs of perception), (ii) breath functions and attributes (e.g. tempo, intensity, flow, rhythm, organs and pathways of respiration), and (iii) mental faculties and attributes (e.g. sensating, intuiting, thinking, feeling and inner speech).
This invention describes the methods, technical means and process mechanisms that facilitate a diverse range of BBM exercise procedures (i.e. activities designed to develop executive function skills) and practice procedures (i.e. repetition of such activities) in improving and refining such EFS skills. In accordance with this invention, a preferred embodiment of such exercise and practice framework is guided and controlled by computerized software that is preferably configured, for example, as a mobile or PC/Tablet APP. The APP technology utilizes, for example, camera, microphone, tactile, movement, breath flow sensors, sound/voice sensors and algorithms in collecting, parametrizing and interpreting user exercise and practice measurable information and manually entered text and verbal speech information for feedback, recording, machine learning of user characteristics, practice scoring and guidance for improvement in terms of wellness criteria.
Another object of the current invention provides improved employee identification with the workplace and respective product lifecycles on which they are working. This also results in improved employee screening and placement at the workplace, hence increasing employees' mental wellbeing, work motivation, identification with products and projects in which they are involved, and general employment satisfaction and contribution.
These and other advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed descriptions and the attached drawings.
In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be carried out in practice, embodiments will now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
This invention takes a practical approach, whereby preferably a SyncIn APP that is driven by ML algorithms, is utilized in activating and synchronizing the BBM faculties of a user thru MV and MD exercises, thereby exercising the EFS, that is otherwise and typically driven by motivations, and aimed at designated goals and expressed as behavior.
The EFS refers to the internal capacity to choose and to direct one's own behavior. The Self is a person's idea of who he/she is, and which is impacted by sensations, intuitions, thoughts, feelings, actions, and many other factors. The Self is assumed to have two functions: (a) the EFS function which helps regulate behavior, and (b) the organizational function which helps uncover patterns in the world.
The EFS is well established by brain, cognitive and behavioral research, and is conceived as the hierarchical mental function that controls, monitors and manages the BBM faculties thru divided alertness, attentiveness and awareness. Exemplary acquired skills of the EFS include the abilities (a) to initiate tasks, (b) to self-monitor (i.e. evaluate and appraise) one's behavior, (c) to regulate/direct/maintain one's alertness, attention and awareness, (d) to hold, manage and access working memory information in performing tasks, € to plan and prioritize steps and processes in reaching one's goals, (f) to control and manage one's emotions in directing behavior, (g) to keep track of information, tasks and multi-tasking, (h) to think and contemplate before acting.
Therefore, for a SyncIn APP to be useful in activating and exercising the EFS, its framework should include relevant (i) body faculties, functions and attributes (e.g. action, movement, organs of action, organs of perception, rhythm), (ii) breath faculties, functions and attributes (e.g. tempo, intensity, flow, rhythm, organs and pathways of respiration), and (iii) mental faculties, functions and attributes (e.g. sensating, intuiting, thinking, feeling, rhythm and inner speech).
This invention describes the methods, technical means and process mechanisms that facilitate a diverse range of BBM exercise procedures (i.e. activities designed to develop EFS skills) and practice procedures (i.e. repetition of such activities) in improving and refining such EFS skills. In accordance with this invention, a preferred embodiment of such exercise and practice framework is guided and controlled by computerized software that is preferably configured, for example, as a mobile or PC/Tablet APP. The APP technology utilizes, for example, camera, microphone, tactile, movement, breath flow sensors, sound/voice sensors and algorithms in collecting, parametrizing and interpreting user exercise and practice measurable information and manually entered text and verbal speech information for feedback, recording, machine learning of user characteristics, exercise scoring and guidance for improvement in terms of defined wellness criteria.
The APP is therefore designed to both activate, exercise monitor rhythmic and synchronized faculty functioning, in assisting and training the EFS such that it can alternatively function independently of the APP upon need in every day life functions.
The invented (new art) Construct of Unit 320 expands the two dimensional known circular concentric five-sheath model into a more comprehensive three-dimensional representation having three axis, namely (i) the radial axis of the five sheaths, (ii) the angular axis of Processes and Themes, and (iii) the vertical axis of experiential intensities. In accordance with this invention, the five sheaths are associated with experiential modalities as follows: Body and energy sheaths are associated with the modality of Alertness, the sheath of Consciousness is associated with the modality of Attentiveness, the sheath of Wisdom is associated with the modality of Awareness, and the sheath of Bliss is associated with the modality of Wholeness. These modalities will be further elaborated in this disclosure. In the Alertness Level we use the Discerning Modality in making distinctions between experiential instances and occurrences, and synchronizing basic ongoing Subprocesses (e.g. breathing, organs of perception and action). In the Attentiveness Level we use the Concentrating Modality in synchronizing higher level Subprocesses including the mental Ego faculty subprocesses, and the Awareness Level uses the Meditating modality in synchronizing higher level Subprocesses including the mental Mind faculty subprocesses. Finally in Wholeness Level is used by the EFS when the entire framework is synchronized as a whole.
Below are the basic eight States of the Experiential Process.
Experiential Process durations typically may well range from momentary (less than a minute), brief (minutes), short (hours), medium (days-months), long (years) to lifelong.
Further on the structure of the full Construct model (as illustrated in
State #1: While consciousness and its modalities pervade the sheath of wisdom, the mental sheath is the vehicle of the proposed cyclical experiential Process of consciousness and existence. A cycle's actuality commences with the mental sheath entering the first State of a Process, turning inwards to the respective experiential Essence of Duty reservoir for arousal and inspiration, and activating a conscious Mindstate motivating of Will, followed by an Ego State manifestation of the motivating Egostate of Intention. As Mind Faculty activation precedes the Ego faculty (in each State), so does the Mindstate of Will precede the Egostate of Intention in this first State. A sincere sense of Egoic Intention cannot arise without a sense of Mindful Will that is aroused and motivated by a deep sense of Duty. Without the motivating Egostate of Intention, a constructive cyclical Process cannot commence.
State #2: The mental sheath cycle Transitions next to the second State of Learning, and upon entering this State turns inwards to the experiential Essence of Wisdom reservoir for energization and guidance. As the Mind faculty precedes the Ego Faculty, so is the perceptual Mindstate of Reverence a pre-requisite to any such newly acquired cognitive Egostate of Learning. Sincere respect and awe of knowledge and the practical learning process is a necessity for a skillful, creative and enlightening cycle. This State naturally persists until sufficient knowledge is acquired by Egoic Learning for a subsequent and requisite Choice to be made upon transitioning to the third mental sheath State of Choice.
State #3: The fundamental utility of the previously learned knowledge is the capacity to make the right and conscientious choice by the forthcoming Egostate of Choice. Upon the entering to this State, one turns inwards to the essence of Morality for virtuous arousal and moral guidance that activates the Mindstate of Conscience, underlying and facilitating subsequent Egoic Choice. A conscientious Ego-driven Choice is a fundamental motivating Egostate of any process, naturally followed by selective Action in the next State that best manifests the Choice made.
State #4: As the mental Process proceeds to the next State of Action where actual work is to be performed (based on the choice taken), one turns inwards to the Essence of Love, the Love for humanity and the admiration of nature. This in turn activates the Mindstate motivator of Compassion, a sense that best directs and guides any subsequent Ego-derived Action. A Compassion-driven Egoic Action is a fundament in any cycle, as it is requisite to the cycle's subsequent Creation. Throughout the State of Action, change and newly created outcomes are generated, enabling manifest circumstances and situations to evolve. Upon consummation of Action, the first extravertive half-phase of the cycle is complete.
Note: The ending of manifest Action is also the outset of the introvertive second half of the cycle. Although all Essences are radially energizing, some are directed outwards while others are directed inwards. While the first four Essences of the States, namely Duty, Wisdom, Morality and Love are naturally associated with outgoing and extroverted actuality, the remaining four Essences namely Bliss, Joy, Peace and Freedom are associated with the ingoing, introverted potentiality.
State #5: Upon the consummation of Action and a resulting manifested change, the experiential Process transitions to the next State, and turns inwards to the Essence of Bliss, seeking and revealing an ability to transcend in exhilaration beyond mere existence, that is experienced as a motivating Mindstate of Revelation that presets the motivational Egostate of Creation. Creation is the Ego's practical underscoring of meaning of the first half cycle's Action, and bears meaningfulness and enlightenment that are the manifests of the Essence of Bliss.
State #6: Following the heightening, albeit timely experience of blissful Creation, there follows a sense of simmering and internalization, whereby one turns inwards to the Essence of Joy for a deep sense of gratification, whereby a motivating Mindstate of Realization is experienced, followed by motivating Egostate sense of Contentment.
State #7: Following further with the Process, the experiential Process transitions into the next State and turns further inwards to the Essence of Peace, seeking internal self-control, balance and peacefulness upon the modest realization of the inherent limitations of any such Creation. This is the basis for developing a motivating Mindstate of reconciliation and acceptance, followed by a motivating Egostate of temperance, self-control and restraint are called upon, guided and energized by the Essence of Peace. Inner Peace is manifested by a sense that we are not more than human, and our creation, however inspiring, bears our natural limitations.
State #8: Upon the experience of inner Peace, the experiential Process Transitions to the eighth and final State of the cycle, and turns inwards to the Essence of Freedom, seeking the deepest sense of internal release and an end of the introvertive second half of the cycle's, thereby enabling an eventual onset of a new cycle. The transitioning to this State first activates a motivating Mindstate of Containment, followed by the activation of the Egostate of Surrender and a deep sensation of internal liberation. Containment is the mental absorption of all that was experienced throughout the entire Process into (conscious and unconscious) memory. The entirety of each cycle and its experiences are absorbed and retained, and nothing is left out nor overlooked. The Egostate of Surrender, brief and timely as it may be, is a release of consciousness, thereby freeing such internal mental and energetic space for a forthcoming commencement of the next cycle of a Process and its first State.
From ancient times, mandalas have been used worldwide in various spiritual traditions and cultures. The experiential Construct in
Once synchronization of all the Subprocesses takes place, a sense of continuum of a Wholeness is experienced and this associated with inner Bliss as provided by ancient Yogic philosophy. In this highest Level of Oneness we use the Unifying Modality to unify the eight States of an entire Process into one continuum. In this highest Level, a sense of infinite internal and external continuum is experienced, where one experiences a deep sense of liberation, freedom and becoming one with nature. This diffuses mental attachments and blockages, and connects one with the entire functional map of the cyclical Process, enhancing our inner sense of existence, and a sense of Being in the now.
In the full experiential Construct of Unit 410, the notation of cyclical successions is such that proceeding forward transitions are clockwise, while receding backward transitions are counterclockwise. Moreover, forward transitions as well as backward transitions (and combinations thereof) are possible, depending ontcircumstance, experiential context and energy levels. Intermittent recurrences of such Transitions (within a State and across adjoining States) are called Nutations.
With a proceeding succession of transitions into a subsequent State of the cycle, the Mind faculty is first activated by performing spontaneous sensating and intuiting functions, and preferably synchronized with respective breath cycles. The eventual transition to the Ego faculty, is achieved by pulling away from the Mind subprocess, and flowing onto a respective Ego subprocess within that State, as the Ego engages the volitional thinking and feeling functions. Receding successions follow similarly, only in a backward direction.
In exercising the MBB EFS model of
The ESG composes the user-selected exercise through a sounds function output A, tempo/beat function output B, breath function output C, vocals function output D and body function output E. These function outputs generate sounds thru earphones and speakers, interactive graphics display and touch screen interaction. All these can be generated with for example a mobile device, a desktop application etc. The CUP comprises the user practice interaction that responds with conscious body motion, conscious breath and conscious mind (mental) interaction. Without limitation, the body motion comprises upper limb motion (arm swings), lower limb motion (footsteps) and torso motion (twists and extensions), while breath comprises inhalations and exhalations, and mental functions comprise outer speech, whispering and inner speech, as well as perceived rhythm (thumbs, finger tips). These are sensed and processed by the PAS.
A preferred embodiment of PAS Unit 1030 in this invention applies multiple measurements and processing to the A,B,C,D,E modalities in analyzing and scoring the exercises as performed by the user, and in providing on-line and off-line feedback to the user in further improving his/her practice for improved alertness, attentiveness and awareness, thereby facilitating improved wellness. A preferred embodiment of assessing perceived rhythm by the user based on thumb and finger tapping (as well as lower and upper limb motion and torso motion) is sensed and measured in Unit 1050 utilizing a camera (e.g. mobile video camera) and/or the touch screen function on which rhythmic thumbs and/or fingers tapped (e.g. mobile touch screen) in measuring the perceived rhythm of the user, and correlative processing comparison and scoring of the actual tapping to the intended exercise rhythm and/or background music. Another preferred embodiment of same is utilizing a camera and applying machine vision algorithms of detection and tracking of thumbs/fingers as illustrated in
The mind-body interpretation of perceived rhythm onto lower and upper limb motion and torso motion, as sensed and measured in Unit 1080 utilizing a camera (e.g. mobile video camera) and/or a wearable device in measuring the perceived rhythmic motion of the user, and correlative processing comparison and scoring of the actual motion to the intended exercise rhythm and/or background music.
Unit 1260 depicts an erect standing, dual-arm-swing exercise opening position, and Units 1261-2 depict a preferred embodiment output of the scene following an RGB color enhancement function that accentuates the skin tone contrast of the user as compared to the background, using an image processing image-differencing function Red-Green or Red-Blue (R-G, R-B). Units 1263-4 processing outputs preferably perform an operation detecting roughly hand/arm motion by applying spatio-temporal differencing, thresholding and blobbing of right and left hand/arm and a ROI allocations of extreme (distal) parts of the said hands/arms, hence providing synchronization accuracy of actual body parts motion compared to the intended exercise rhythm and/or background music. Similar processing step outputs are illustrated by Units 1270-1274 for a seated exercise and body motion of finger taps.
The mind-breath interpretation of perceived rhythm onto inhalation and exhalation cycles, as sensed and measured in Unit 1060 utilizing a microphone (e.g. mobile microphone) and/or a wearable device in measuring the rhythmic airflow of breath cycles and correlative processing comparison and scoring of the actual breath to the intended exercise breath rhythm, comprise a key element of this invention.
Unit 1300 in
The mind-speech interpretation of perceived rhythm of outer speech and whispered-speech, as sensed and measured in Unit 1070 utilizing a microphone (e.g. mobile microphone) and/or a wearable device in applying voice recognition processing algorithms and correlative processing comparison and scoring of the actual speech instructions and patterns to the intended exercise patterns, comprise another key element of this invention. Inner (silent) speech cannot be directly measured or sensed; However, by interleaving outer-speech (or whispered-speech) with (silent) inner-speech thereby overcoming this limitation and which comprises another key element of this invention.
Unit 1400 in
In the context of this invention, wellness is associated with the homeostasis thru synchronization of the BBM faculties, and therefore the means and method of such synchronization are a key objective and element of this invention, whereby each such faculty is based on differing principles, i.e. body on physiology, breath on energy and mental on cognitive and perceptual processes. While breath is inherently repetitive, body and mind are not, therefore requiring specific methodology and means (i.e. technology, algorithms) for such timely synchronization that comprises an essential element of this invention.
Another exemplary standing, seated or supine exercise as provided in the proposed methodology is depicted in Unit 1530, whereby in addition to synchronized breathing cycles with beats (in an exemplary 4:4 pattern), synchronized body action is hand tapping along with mental volitional activation (during inhalations) and contemplation (during exhalations). Inner speech of the experiential inner reflection points in this exemplary case is during inhalation “left/tap-in/hale-voli/tional-acti/vation” followed during exhalation “right/tap-ex/hale-voli/tional-contemp/lation” (“/” is at half beat, “-” is at full beat). Generally desired beat rates, rhythm patterns and sounds may be imagined or sounded during exercise. The mental exercise of the inner speech (or whispering) of the experiential inner reflection points is the anchor of such synchrony of the BBM.
I
T(S1(A),S2(A),S3(A),S4(A),S5(A),S6(A),S7(A),S8(A)) (Eq #1)
where Sx is State #X, and A represents the values of the attributes vector above
A=(MF,SF,IF,EF,TF,FF,MS,ES,ME,EE,LMC) (Eq #2)
with multiple features' attribute values ranging (for example) between −10 to +10.
An experiential Instance IT may include at least one State for which at least one feature attribute value is given. Such Instances experienced at different times T may be accumulated as described below (
Similarly,
The exemplary inner speech meditative sequence is used to describe the computational process:
Inhale-Activating-Thoughts On-Family→Exhale-Contemplating-Feelings On-Family
In this example, the user-determined Experiential Intensity (EI) of the [I-A-TO-F] exercise is given by EI[T]=4, while the EI[F]=5. All values are plotted in Units 2210 and 2220. While both intensities are strong, the latter is stronger. A key element of this invention is the way the said EI(T,F) is derived from the two user intensities:
EI(T,F)=(EI[T]—EI[F])/(EI[T]+EI[F]))
RSS(EI[T],EI[F])=(EI2[T]+EI2[F])0.5; {RSS stands for Root Sum of Squares}
RATIO(T,F)=EI(T,F)*RSS(EI[T],EI[F])
While EI(T,F) is the contrast measure between Thoughts and Feelings, the RATIO(T,F) represents a respective normalized contrast measure that is normalized to the power of the Thoughts and Feelings. Similarly, the same is repeated for the mental function dual pairs of (S,I), (T,I) and (S,F).
The dual pairs' RATIOS are plotted in Unit 2230 for all combinations of the four Mental Functions and Themes. In the present example, the exemplary Themes are: Family, Friends, Romance, Health, Wellness and Vocation. Additional Themes may include for example Intellectual Wealth, Financial Wealth etc.
A similar RATIO computation if performed for the contrast measures between Consciousness and Wisdom, and those between Cognition and Perception, and plotted in Unit 2240. For the above example:
EI(CON)=RSS(EI(T),EI(F))
EI(WIS)=RSS(EI(S),EI(I))
EI(CON,WIS)=(EI[CON]—EI[WIS])/(EI[CON]+EI[WIS]))
RSS(EI[CON],EI[WIS])=(EI2[CON]+EI2[WIS])0.5
RATIO(CON,WIS)=EI(CON,WIS)*RSS(EI[CON],EI[WIS])
EI(COG)=RSS(EI(T),EI(I))
EI(PER)=RSS(EI(S),EI(F))
EI(COG,PER)=(EI[COG]—EI[PER])/(EI[COG]+EI[PER]))
RSS(EI[COG],EI[PER])=(EI2[COG]+EI2[PER])0.5
RATIO(COG,PER)=EI(COG,PER)*RSS(EI[COG],EI[PER])
From a human behavioral perspective, the feeling and emotional aspects of the modeled experiential Construct are fundamental to the human paradigm, and to the Construct's utility and applicability in reflecting the experiential Processes of users. The emotional aspects of the human condition are a central affect in one's experiential Process, and are directly related to our driving motivational values. Emotions are considered by some theorists as discrete responses to internal or external events which have a particular significance for the organism. A neurobiological perspective is provided by Antonio Damasio, who distinguishes between emotion and feeling, whereby (i) an emotion is a “patterned collection of chemical and neural responses that the brain produces when it detects the presence of an emotionally competent stimulus”, and mentions specifically “fear, disgust, sadness, happiness, sympathy, love, shame and pride”, and (ii) a feeling is a “mental representation of the physiological changes” that were induced by the chemical and neural responses produced. He also suggests that one needs the perception of the changed bodily states “alongside the perception of a certain mode of thinking, and of thoughts with certain themes” to fully reflect a feeling of an emotion. The general form of the distinction is that the emotion itself is some neural/bodily event, and one feels that emotion when one perceives the bodily event. While emotions and feelings are fundaments of human existence, they are often difficult to describe, define and address.
A more practical approach follows the known art of Robert Plutchik who defines a map of emotions comprising eight basic emotions, four of which are opposites of the others: anger, anticipation, joy and trust, and their respective opposites namely fear, surprise, sadness and disgust. For each of the basic eight emotions, two additional associated emotions are designated, namely a milder one and a more intense one (as provided in Table #1).
Plutchik also theorized that feelings are generally composed of two emotions, amounting to thirty-two feelings (including the eight emotions). A depiction of his wheel-like map is provided for reference in
One preferred embodiment for Unit 2720 is a Naive Bayes Classifier well known in the art. It is a simple technique for constructing classifiers, as it assigns class labels to problem instances, represented as vectors of feature values, where the class labels are drawn from some finite set. Various algorithms are used to train the classifier, all based on a common principle: all naive Bayes classifiers assume that the value of a particular feature is independent of the value of any other feature, given the class variable.
For some types of probability models, naive Bayes classifiers are known to be efficiently trained in a supervised learning setting. In many practical applications, parameter estimation for naive Bayes models uses the method of maximum likelihood; in other words, one can work with the naive Bayes model without accepting Bayesian probability or using any Bayesian methods. An advantage of naive Bayes is that it only requires a small number of training data to estimate the parameters necessary for classification.
One preferred embodiment of Unit 2720 utilizes professionals such as therapists and psychologists, that have sufficient field knowledge to building labeled reference Instances and Processes including attribute values and variabilities. For example, for an Instance where State #1 is weakly motivated (or strongly blocked) and State #5 strongly motivated, then the label would be an Instance of a self-centered, egotistic, pampered and self-indulgent position or individual. Another example may be an Instance where State #2 is strongly motivated and State #8 is weakly motivated, then the label would be that of an Instance of an extraverted, earnest position or individual yet highly introverted with a tendency to give up before any possibility is enabled.
Experiential Instances may preferably contain at least one reference to States #1-4 and at least one reference to States #5-8, as States #1-4 are typically more extravertive and deal with outer circumstances and evolving developments, while States #5-8 are typically more introvertive and deal with one's inner circumstance and challenges when facing such outer occurrences.
Once such set of reference labeled Instances are defined, combinations of them may further be used to model reference labeled Processes. Once Instance and Process references are defined and labeled, including their respective computed statistical parameters (e.g. Gaussian mean and standard deviation) over sufficient examples, the model may be applied to newly experienced Instances and their attribute values IT(A). Said attribute values A are utilized to compute likelihoods of each attribute using the Gaussian distribution with respective modeled parameters, and the label with maximum probability is selected (i.e. maximum a posteriori or MAP decision rule).
The Naïve Bayes Classifier of experiential Instances is a conditional probability P( ) model, whereby the labeling of IT(A), an experiential Instance at time T with attributes vector A, as a reference Instance IL is represented mathematically as follows:
P(IL|IT(A))αP(IL)ΠiP(Ai|IL) (Eq #3)
Where α stands for proportionality, i is the index of all features of IT(A), and P(Ai|IL) are the computed probabilities of each of the Ai features i for a Gaussian distribution of each label L with mean μL,i and standard deviation σL,i,
P(Ai|IL)=(½πσL,i2)1/2 exp(−(Ai−μL,i)2/2σL,i2) (Eq #4)
The labeled result IL is selected based on the maximum posterior probability of all reference Instances P(IL)ΠiP(Ai|IL).
Another preferred embodiment of this invention is that of determining and localizing positive motivators (enablers, facilitators) and negative motivators (blockages, inhibitors) in any given experiential Instance, as well as same for enhanced or reduced flow and progressive evolution of an experiential Process comprising multiple accumulated experiential Instances.
Furthermore, the ratio
R=(Ai−μL,i)/σL,i (Eq #5)
is useful in representing a distance measure from a given Label that reflects the facilitating (positive values) or inhibiting (negative values) intensities of the experiential features. For example, for the range of R values between −3 to +3, −3 would be considered an extreme inhibitor, −2 a medium inhibitor and −1 a moderate inhibitor, and similarly +3 would be considered a significant facilitator, +2 a medium facilitator and +1 a moderate facilitator. This can be particularly useful is providing indications and highlights to a user that reflect which experiential features are positive facilitators and which are negative inhibitors which require further attention in responding to specific experiential Instances and improving the flow of experiential Processes.
A preferred machine learning embodiment for Unit 2740 known in the art relies on a learning algorithm for a single-layer Perceptron. For multilayer Perceptrons, hidden layers are used in conjunction with more complex algorithms such as backpropagation. If the activation function or the underlying Instance or Process being modeled by the Perceptron is nonlinear, alternative learning algorithms may be used. Moreover, multiple Perceptrons may be combined in an artificial neural network.
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