Daniela Brunner

US Patent:

20030024482, Feb 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/212834

Inventors:

Vijay Gondhalekar - Hawthorne NY, US
Daniela Brunner - Riverdale NY, US

International Classification:

A01K001/03
A63K001/00

US Classification:

119/417000, 119/422000, 119/472000, 119/473000

Abstract:

A system and method for studying a test subject includes monitoring the test subject as it traverses through a programmable maze. The test subject may be under the influence of experimental drugs or genetic manipulation. The dynamic maze can be changed automatically or manually to test the abilities of the test subject. The dynamic maze comprises of a starting point, an ending point, and an electronically programmable floor capable of constructing various obstacles and passageways. The programmable floor may be programmed by a human user using an interface, or it may be programmed by an automated control system that programs the maze in accordance with the ability of the test subject to traverse the maze. Various devices are incorporated with the use of the maze to monitor the activities and welfare of the test subject.