Veritas: A Centralized Neural-Operative Observation System for Enhanced Communication and Problem-Solving in Autism Spectrum Disorders Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is frequently associated with challenges in interpreting complex social communication, leading to misunderstanding, anxiety, and reduced problem-solving in interactive contexts. Traditional therapies improve outcomes but rely on effortful cognitive strategies that may not generalize. Veritas introduces a central processor, the Observation Tower, which functions as a unified vantage point for communication signals. By canceling out preconceived notions of misinterpretation and reorganizing sensory input into a coherent perspective, Veritas enables individuals to engage with others in real time from a place of clarity rather than confusion. This system integrates verbal, nonverbal, biometric, and contextual cues through a neural implant and operating system, presenting the user with a clear, synthesized overview. The Observation Tower reframes communication as comprehensible and structured, supporting both social understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Background Human communication operates across multiple channels simultaneously: speech, tone, gesture, posture, affect, and physiology. Individuals on the autism spectrum often process these channels unevenly, leading to fragmented comprehension. This fragmentation can impair both social interaction and joint problem-solving, where shared understanding is critical. The Veritas system provides a centralized integrative vantage point — the Observation Tower — which receives all communicative inputs and generates a unified, real-time representation. Instead of the user confronting overwhelming raw data, they receive structured, actionable clarity.
Methods 1. Central Processor (Observation Tower) • Acts as a meta-observer, collating multimodal signals. • Neutralizes biases and preconceptions by translating signals into clear categories (e.g., “agreement,” “hesitation,” “stress”). • Provides continuity across interactions, forming a stable inner 0vantage point for the user. 2. Input Channels • Audio: speech content and prosody. • Visual: micro-expressions, gestures, gaze direction. • Biometric: heartrate, temperature, breathing. • Contextual: environmental cues, prior interaction history, databases. 3. Output Formats • Subtle overlays in a lens HUD (highlighted indicators, summaries). • Optional haptic cues (vibrations signaling shifts in interlocutor’s state). • Contextual prompts for problem-solving (“pause,” “clarify,” “seek consensus”).
Applications • Communication Clarity: Replaces uncertainty with a stable, unified perspective; user gains confidence and accuracy in social interaction. • Problem-Solving: Enables collaborative work by presenting dialogue in structured form, highlighting consensus and points of conflict. • Therapeutic Integration: Allows therapists to review Observation Tower logs to identify recurring social challenges and progress. • Educational and Occupational Support: Facilitates group learning and professional teamwork where communication is complex.
Ethical Considerations While the Observation Tower removes preconceptions of misunderstanding, it risks over-dependence on the system’s perspective. Safeguards must ensure user agency and gradual integration of unaided comprehension. Privacy of biometric and contextual data requires strict governance.