Faculty Team Publishes Indian Patent on “System for Mental Health Detection through text-emoji communication and internet activities using Machine Learning"
15-Jun-2021
Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program and Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security Expert and Cyber Law Trainer) published Indian Patent on interdisciplinary invention titled – “System for Mental Health Detection through text-emoji communication and internet activities using Machine Learning" in Intellectual Property India, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (Patent#: 202141020823). This Patent is collaborated along with 5 other Researchers.
Computer scientists are using quantitative techniques to predict the presence of specific mental disorders and symptomatology, such as depression, suicidality, and anxiety. This research promises great benefits to monitoring efforts, diagnostics, and intervention design for these mental health statuses. Yet, there is no standardized process for evaluating the validity of this research and the methods adopted in the design of these studies. Today’s smartphones allow for a wide range of “big data” measurement, for example, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), whereby behaviours are repeatedly assessed within a person’s natural environment. With this type of data, we can better understand – and predict – risk for behavioral and health issues and opportunities for (self-monitoring) interventions.
