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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for reducing tension and stress in a subject

Номер: US20120004498A1
Автор: Andreas Keller, Daniel ANTONIUS, Dolores MALASPINA
Принадлежит: New York University NYU

The present invention relates to a sensory device for reducing tension in a subject. The device includes an elastic covering, a filling material inside the elastic covering, an openable sealed reservoir located within the filling, an absorbent material surrounding the reservoir, and a calming odor releasing substance sealed within the reservoir. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing tension in a subject. This method involves providing a subject in need of tension relief with the device of the present invention. The device is manipulated to break open the reservoir and release the calming odor releasing substance. The released calming odor is inhaled in an amount sufficient to lower salivary cortisol levels in the subject and thereby reduce tension in the subject.

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Номер записи: 1
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Method for changing an individual's state of consciousness

Номер: US20120083647A1
Автор: Harry Scheinin, Jaakko Langsjo, Kimmo KASKINORO, Michael Alkire
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention concerns a method for altering an individual's level of consciousness by directing stimulation or inhibition to a CNS locus target region in the individual's brain that is responsible for consciousness.

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Номер записи: 2
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Device and Methods for Applying Therapeutic Protocols to Organs of the Cardiopulmonary System

Номер: US20120103337A1
Автор: Yuval Avni
Принадлежит: RESPINOVA Ltd

The invention is a device for the introduction of a fluid into a human's airway. The air so introduced has a carefully modulated envelope of pressure vs. time, this envelope generally consisting of sequences of pressurized air packets of controlled frequency and pressures. The device produces these packets by means of pressurized air occluded by a shutter action which “chops” and interrupts the fluid stream. The vibrations induced by the device within human organs have been shown to have beneficial effects on various bodily systems, such as increase in heart rate variability, increase in absorbed oxygen, decrease in absorbed CO2, and the like.

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Номер записи: 3
16-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for administering light therapy

Номер: US20120209355A1
Автор: Erik Kurt Witt, Mark Toddman Kirby, Michael Edward Colbaugh
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask may provide a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module.

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Номер записи: 4
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Sleep element for improving the sleep of a person

Номер: US20120210513A1
Автор: Dmitri Chestakov, Johan Thomas Oostveen, Roy Raymann
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

The invention relates to a sleep element ( 1 ) like a heating blanket for improving the sleep of a person. The sleep element comprises a property determination unit ( 2, 5 ) for determining a property of a person, a thermal energy unit ( 3 ) for transferring thermal energy to or away from the person, and a thermal energy control unit ( 4 ) for controlling the thermal energy unit depending on the determined property of the person. Since the sleep element comprises the property determination unit, the thermal energy unit, and the thermal energy control unit, the temperature of the person can be controlled depending on a determined property of the person, while the person is sleeping, such that the sleep of the person is improved. Moreover, the temperature control can simply be used within a bed by placing the sleep element in the bed. The handling of the temperature control is therefore very simple.

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Номер записи: 5
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Methods and protocols for providing artificially induced vibrations (aivs) to mammalian patients for therapeutic purposes

Номер: US20120220905A1
Автор: Yuval Avni
Принадлежит: ADS and B INVESTMENT FUND LP

The present invention discloses a method of producing therapeutic oscillations useful in treating a mammalian patient comprising steps of: obtaining an artificially induced vibrations device (AIVD) useful for a patients wellness for producing artificially induced vibrations of any of a given frequency, pressure, amplitude, volume and duration according to a protocol; said AIVD comprising: a. plurality of regulators, each of which is adapted to define an AIVD; b. mechanism for producing the protocol of said defined individual AIVs; and, c. effector adapted to introduce said protocol of produced AIVs to impinge in or on at least at least one body portion of a patient; wherein said therapeutic protocol of AIVs comprises two or more different individual time resolved AIVs.

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Номер записи: 6
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Personal Item with Energy Enhancement Arrangement

Номер: US20120226095A1
Автор: Khelin J. Young
Принадлежит: Individual

A personal item includes a body being carried by a user and a plurality of different energy elements secured in the body. The energy elements are selected from a group consisting of hologram element, germanium, titanium, and an element carrying negative ions for generating a particular magnetic force which helps rebalance and restore natural energy pathways of the user. So, when the user carries the body, the energy elements are held close enough to the user in order to react positively with the user's energy field. Therefore, the personal item of the present invention is able to improve the blood circulation, recovery time, flexibility, strength, balance, healing and energy as well as contributing to an overall sense of health and well being among its users.

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Номер записи: 7
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Stimulatory effect estimation device, sleep depth estimation device, stimulatory effect estimation method, and vehicle control device

Номер: US20120253221A1
Автор: Hisashi Iizuka, Kazuhide Shigeto, Takeshi Hamaguchi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A stimulatory effect estimation device includes a stimulus generator 3 which applies a stimulus to a back seat passenger, an electroencephalogram 2 which measures the brain waves of the back seat passenger, a memory 4 , and an ECU 5 which specifies the brain wave indexes of stimulatory effects which surface in response to the stimuli both when the passenger is awake and when the passenger is asleep from the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is awake and the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is asleep. The ECU 5 estimates stimulatory effects when the passenger is asleep from stimulatory effects when the passenger is awake using a conversion model for converting the stimulatory effect when the passenger is awake and the stimulatory effects when the passenger is asleep on the basis of the brain wave indexes which surface when the same stimulus is applied when the passenger is awake and when the passenger is asleep, and selects a stimulus which is applied to the back seat passenger on the basis of the relationship between the stimulatory effects and the changes in sleep depth.

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Номер записи: 8
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Resistive actuation unit for tub systems

Номер: US20120272448A1
Автор: Dominique Ciechanowski, Miguel Castellote
Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided a resistive actuation unit for activating a tub system an operation of which is controlled by a controller. The actuation unit comprises at least one switching device coupled to a body of the tub and in communication with the controller. The switching device comprises a first and a second resistive element, each of which having a resistive value, which changes upon a contact being made on the resistive element. The controller detects a change in resistive value of at least one of the first and the second resistive element. If the controller detects a change in the resistive value of the first resistive element only, the selected function of the tub system is activated. Otherwise, the controller determines that water contacted the second resistive element and the selected function is not activated.

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Номер записи: 9
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for facilitating adjusting a circadian pacemaker

Номер: US20120296400A1
Автор: Andrew Bierman, Mariana Figueiro, Mark S. Rea
Принадлежит: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

A method and system for facilitating adjusting a user's circadian pacemaker are provided, including determining a current circadian pacemaker state of the user, as well as potential future states of the user's circadian pacemaker. The potential future states are related to a target circadian pacemaker state representing a circadian pacemaker goal for the user. This is accomplished on a state-variable plane using vectors. An optimum potential future state is selected as a basis for constructing a light exposure treatment schedule for the user. A light exposure treatment schedule is then constructed and provided to the user to facilitate taking control of the user's circadian pacemaker and manipulating it for benefits such as health and performance benefits.

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Номер записи: 10
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Non-Contact Electronic Tool for Dream Enhancement

Номер: US20130012762A1
Автор: Jack Y. Dea
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention pertains to a non-contact electronic device for the enhancement of dreaming. By enhancement it is meant increasing the frequency, the length, the lucidity, and the color of dreaming. For example, one person who dreams in grey shades now dreams in color when using the device. The device will also allow better recall of the dreams. Dream enhancement is generally a pleasant process and promotes a pleasant feeling in the morning after use. The device is a passive electronic device, that is, it is not actively powered. The user places the device a few feet away during sleep. The device uses a piezo-crystal and an iron core. It is believed that ambient fluctuations in the piezo-crystal's voltage produce an influence field that is broadcasted through the iron core to the user a few feet away.

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Номер записи: 11
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Inducing, Melatonin Suppressing Light Emitting Device to Enhance Wake Cycle

Номер: US20130119886A1
Автор: Katherine L Hurst
Принадлежит: Individual

A light emitting device to awaken or alert an animal by stimulating the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion and change gene expression in the brain. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent, does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room and user is more cognitively alert.

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Номер записи: 12
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Streaming Psychoacoustic Therapies

Номер: US20130123571A1
Автор: Alex Doman, Shaye Larsen
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods for prescribing a psychoacoustic therapy to a patient or a psychoacoustic program to a user, wherein the therapy or program elements are capable of being streamed or are downloadable to the patient or user over an Internet or other network connection.

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Номер записи: 13
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Management of patient fall risk

Номер: US20130127620A1
Автор: Kristopher C. Klindworth, Ricardo Fonseca-Solano, Scott Gordon Siebers
Принадлежит: Cerner Innovation Inc

Methods, computer systems, and computer-storage media are provided for facilitating the management of a patient's fall risk. It is determined that the patient has previously been classified as a fall risk. Inputs are automatically received from fall risk sensors located in the patient's clinical care room, and, based on the inputs received from the fall risk sensors, it is determined that the patient is currently at risk for falling. Alerts are initiated and settings for components within the clinical care room are adjusted to decrease the patient's fall risk.

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Номер записи: 14
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Sensory device useful in bringing a patient neurological or psychological relief

Номер: US20130165740A1
Автор: Kathleen Emerson, Kent Anderson, Mary Murphy
Принадлежит: HOSPICE OF DAYTON

A method and apparatus which generates an image and particularly a celestial or a natural image having embedded movement that is useful in relieving conditions such as patient angst, depression and the like. The apparatus may include a control panel for adjusting the image and the movement based on the patient's condition or response to the image.

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Номер записи: 15
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Therapeutic environmental light and image system

Номер: US20130165741A1
Автор: Charles Glanfagna, Dorothy Maria Urschel, George W. SEABURY, Mark Pettus, Partha Dutta, Robert Cella
Принадлежит: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, St Peter's Health Care Services

A therapeutic environmental light and image system and related methods are provided. A controller controls a lighting system and one or more images displayed on a display monitor to create a virtual window in a patient recovery room that simulates characteristics of a real window. Optionally, circadian full-spectrum light cycling is delivered via a prescriptively-selected circadian light cycle, which may or may not be configured based on the images provided on the display monitor. Additionally, ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source may be dosed to the patient to favorably impact biologic functions and other health aspects of the patient, to facilitate patient recovery.

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Номер записи: 16
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Olfactory modifying devices and related methods

Номер: US20130174849A1
Автор: Jason Galdonik, Paul MCLEAN, Robert E. Atkinson
Принадлежит: Prospex Medical III

Olfactory devices and methods for partially or completely blocking, masking or otherwise reducing olfactory input to mitigate adverse responses thereto. In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient with an olfactory-triggered condition may include diagnosing the patient's olfactory-triggered condition. In response to the diagnosis, the method may further include placing an olfactory device over an olfactory area in a nasal cavity of the patient to mitigate the olfactory-triggered condition.

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Номер записи: 17
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus, system, and method for modulating consolidation of memory during sleep

Номер: US20130190556A1
Автор: Alexander F. A. Butterwick, Daniel Z. WETMORE, Lia SIEBERT, Robert J. Barretto, Todd O. Anderson
Принадлежит: Individual

Devices, systems and methods to modify memory and/or cognitive function by delivering a sensory stimulus paired with learned material at opportune physiological periods during sleep. For example, described herein are systems, methods and devices to enhance a user's cognitive function in such areas as memorization and learning. A machine (e.g., a system or device) may be used to identify opportune periods of the sleep cycle and to deliver a stimulus during specific phases of the sleep cycle to facilitate or interrupt memory consolidation. In some variations the machine records ambient sensory inputs during awake acquisition or reinforcement/relearning and replays all or an extracted form of the ambient sensory stimuli a specified portion of the user's sleep.

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Номер записи: 18
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Electronic cigarette

Номер: US20130192622A1
Автор: Ali A. Rostami, Barry S. Smith, Charles Dendy, Chris HESSION, Christian Schuh, Christopher S. Tucker, Geoffrey Brandon Jordan, George Karles, Gerd Kobal, Jason Flora, Michael Fisher, Munmaya K. Mishra, Pauline Marcq, Robert Mitten, Shon Gedevani, Steven Rinehart, Zane Gibbs
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. The aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during smoking.

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Номер записи: 19
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Frequency specific sensory stimulation

Номер: US20130267759A1
Автор: YI Jin
Принадлежит: Newport Brain Res Labs Inc

One or more sensory, auditory and/or visual stimuli are presented to a subject at a specific frequency that is equal to, or a harmonic of, the intrinsic frequency of one or more of the subject's biological signals. The purpose is to indirectly (through the eyes, ears, or touch) provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to the interested EEG frequency. The interested frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted. Additionally, games and programs (audio, video, computer) can incorporate Pavlovian cues to facilitate placing the brain in an acceptable state. In one embodiment, the ticking sound of a repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) device is played to subconsciously remind the patient of the rTMS treatment and thereby produce a therapeutic effect. Additionally, physical stimulus such as tapping or low-level electrical stimulation at a predetermined rate will accomplish the same effect.

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Номер записи: 20
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Infant calming aid

Номер: US20130296636A1
Автор: Jason Paul Rogers, Mark Vincent Hubble
Принадлежит: Magic Mitten Ltd

An infant pacifying apparatus which includes: sound system includes a sound generator and associated power source; an auditory output device associated with the sound system; a receiving portion is configured to: be located on a hand or an arm of an adult cradling an infant; and house or be connected to a housing for containing: the auditory output device; or the sound system and auditory output device.

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Номер записи: 21
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Optical therapeutic apparatus

Номер: US20130331640A1
Автор: Chung-Yang Mike Chen, Craig Nabat
Принадлежит: Individual

An optical therapeutic apparatus includes an ear shield for covering a wearer's ear, which has a plurality of acupuncture points; a hanging member including a connection portion connected to the ear shield; and a plurality of light emitters disposed within an interior portion of the ear shield in array manner to face the plurality of acupuncture points respectively. The plurality of light emitters includes a plurality of acupoint-stimulation elements, each corresponding to a respective one of the acupuncture points, at least two sets of the acupoint-stimulation elements are capable of emitting stimulation light beams at different time intervals.

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Номер записи: 22
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Sleep assistance article and related methods of use

Номер: US20140018609A1
Автор: James Howard, Jeff Julkowski
Принадлежит: EDIA LLC

An article and related method to train a reflexive action, including helping a person fall to sleep. The article includes an electronic component configured to receive electrical signals, including electrical signals associated with the generation of sounds and/or motion, and a generator for emitting selectable sounds and/or causing motion when sufficient pressure is applied to the article. The article includes different types of pressure sensors. The method includes the steps of programming the processor to generate sounds of selectable type for selectable periods of time that encourage a person to carry out a desired behavior, such as keeping the person's head on a pillow.

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Номер записи: 23
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Device and method for stimulating eye movement

Номер: US20140024883A1
Автор: Helene Rosenzweig
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

A device for stimulating eye movement in a subject is presented. Stimulating eye movement through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) allows the processing of information and elimination of negative body sensations. In an embodiment, a mechanical device is presented in which a physical object is attached to a motion mechanism which moves horizontally from left to right. In another embodiment, an electrical device is presented in which a computer-simulated object travels horizontally across a visual component. In a further embodiment, a computer software application is presented to track eye movements. The subject tracks the movement of the object with his eyes for a specific number of cycles in order to eliminate negative body sensations such as post-traumatic stress disorder. The device of the present invention may be used for sensation processing by the general public and may be used for ART by a trained therapist.

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Номер записи: 24
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Personalized lighting control

Номер: US20140052220A1
Автор: Steen Hvidtfeldt Hessellund Pedersen
Принадлежит: LIGHTEN APS

A lighting system for initiating change in a mammal's circadian or well-being state includes a computational unit configured to receive state information regarding the mammal's circadian or well-being state, and operational information from a light sensor with spectral and luminosity sensitivity. The computational unit is configured to compare the operational information with the state information, and on the basis of this comparison, the computational unit outputs a control signal to a light control unit which, in turn, adjusts a controllable light source to vary its light output so as to initiate the desired change in the mammal's circadian or well-being state.

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Номер записи: 25
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Nasal Aroma Breathing Pipe

Номер: US20140096767A1
Автор: Scott Pearson
Принадлежит: Individual

The claimed invention is an apparatus to assist and encourage a person to take long, deep and steady breaths. The invention is designed to provide improved health for the user by fostering; improved breathing and relaxation, positive smell association, calmer clearer thinking, reduced stress and anxiety, as well as providing a substitute for potentially harmful habits such as smoking, over-eating, over-drinking and other forms of drug abuse. This invention may also reduce the impact of some existing physiological and psychological health conditions.

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Номер записи: 26
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Animal Kennel System

Номер: US20190000034A1
Автор: Allen Denise
Принадлежит:

An animal kennel system for soothing an animal in a kennel includes a kennel that may contain an animal. An enclosure is removably positioned on the kennel to completely surround the kennel. The enclosure is comprised of an opaque material to reduce light entering the kennel thereby soothing the animal in the kennel. A pocket is coupled to the enclosure and the pocket receives a picture. The pocket is comprised of a translucent material to facilitate the picture to be visible. 1. An animal kennel system comprising:a kennel being configured to contain an animal;an enclosure being removably positioned on said kennel having said enclosure completely surrounding said kennel, said enclosure being comprised of an opaque material wherein said enclosure is configured to reduce light entering said kennel thereby soothing the animal in said kennel; anda pocket being coupled to said enclosure wherein said pocket is configured to receive a picture, said pocket being comprised of a translucent material wherein said pocket is configured to facilitate the picture to be visible.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said kennel has a bottom wall claim 1 , a top wall and an outer wall extending therebetween claim 1 , said outer wall having a front side claim 1 , said front side being selectively opened to access an interior of said kennel claim 1 , each of said top wall and said outer wall comprising a cage.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said enclosure has an upper wall and a perimeter wall extending downwardly therefrom claim 2 , said perimeter wall having a forward side claim 2 , a back side claim 2 , a first lateral side claim 2 , a first surface claim 2 , a second surface and a distal edge with respect to said upper wall claim 2 , said upper wall lying on said top wall of said kennel having said perimeter wall extending downwardly along said outer wall when said enclosure is positioned on said kennel.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein said upper ...

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Номер записи: 27
04-01-2018 дата публикации

THERAPEUTIC FABRIC ARTICLE

Номер: US20180000171A1
Автор: Hickok Susan, Pacheco Marna G.
Принадлежит: CapeAble Sensory Products, LLC

A blanket including a first outer layer, a second outer layer and at least one linear array of weighted sections. The second outer layer is attached to the first outer layer. There is at least one channel formed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer including a first channel. The linear array of weighted sections includes a first linear array of weighted sections, and the first linear array of weighted sections is inserted into the first channel and is secured at an end of the first channel. 1. A blanket , comprising:a first outer layer;a second outer layer attached to the first outer layer, at least one channel formed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer including a first channel; andat least one linear array of weighted sections including a first linear array of weighted sections, the first linear array of weighted sections being inserted into the first channel and being secured at an end of the first channel.2. The blanket of claim 1 , wherein the first linear array of weighted sections is secured at both ends of the first channel.3. The blanket of claim 1 , wherein the at least one channel includes a second channel claim 1 , the at least one linear array of weighted sections including a second linear array of weighted sections claim 1 , the first channel being parallel with the second channel claim 1 , the second linear array of weighted sections being inserted into the second channel claim 1 , the first and second linear arrays of weighted sections being secured at each end to the first outer layer and the second outer layer.4. The blanket of claim 1 , wherein the linear array of weighted sections have a weighted filling in each of the sections.5. The blanket of claim 4 , wherein the weighted filling includes a plurality of glass or polymer pellets in each of the sections.6. The blanket of claim 5 , wherein each of the sections have a substantially equal amount of filling therein.7. The blanket of claim 6 , wherein each of ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Sleep induction device

Номер: US20200000240A1
Автор: Chun-Yuan HSIAO, Fujio Hara, Shao-Chi Chang
Принадлежит: Hfj Life Business Co Ltd

A sleep induction device for oscillating a bed to induce a user of the bed to sleep can be applied to a bed of any size. A bed including a drive leg support including a movable leg holder slidable in a predetermined direction within a predetermined range, a drive means for reciprocally sliding the movable leg holder within a predetermined range, and a driven leg support including the movable leg holder, wherein the sleep induction device oscillates a bed having legs mounted on the drive leg support and the driven leg support by reciprocally oscillated by reciprocally sliding the movable leg holder of the drive leg support.

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Номер записи: 29
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MULTISENSORY TECHNOLOGY FOR STRESS REDUCTION AND STRESS RESILIENCE

Номер: US20200000348A1
Автор: BARTOSCH Veronika
Принадлежит: Kokon, Inc.

A multisensory environment apparatus for providing stress reduction to a user is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support frame that defines a recess. Auditory signal generators, somatosensory signal modules, olfactive signal modules, visual signal modules, and vestibular signal modules are positioned to deliver the associated to a user positioned in the recess. One or more of these signals are delivered to the user by the multisensory environment apparatus during a session. The delivery of the auditory and vibrotactile signals to the user work to meet the user's vital functions where they are, entrain them, and guide them to a more relaxed state, helping to reduce stress. The combination of the signals and the apparatus provide short term relief of acute stress, and long term benefits by breaking the cycle of chronic stress. 1. A multisensory environment apparatus comprising:a support frame;an enclosure portion;a recess defined by the support frame, the enclosure portion, or combinations thereof;an auditory signal generator positioned to deliver an auditory signal to the recess;a vibrotactile signal generator positioned to deliver a vibrotactile signal to the recess;an olfactive signal module comprising an odorant source positioned to deliver an odorant to the recess; anda communication module for controlling the signals generated by the olfactive signal module, the auditory signal generator, the vibrotactile signal generator, the visual signal module, or combinations thereof, the communication module in communication with the olfactive signal module, the auditory signal generator, the vibrotactile signal generator, the visual signal module, or combinations thereof.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a seating mechanism positioned within the recess.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a visual signal module positioned to deliver light to the recess claim 1 , wherein the visual signal module includes the enclosure ...

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Номер записи: 30
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Augmented and virtual reality display systems and methods for determining optical prescriptions

Номер: US20170000329A1
Автор: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Christopher M. Harrises, John Graham Macnamara, Mark Baerenrodt, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Rony Abovitz
Принадлежит: Magic Leap Inc

Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects.

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Номер записи: 31
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Methods and systems for diagnosing binocular vision conditions

Номер: US20170000331A1
Автор: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Christopher M. Harrises, John Graham Macnamara, Mark Baerenrodt, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Rony Abovitz
Принадлежит: Magic Leap Inc

Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects.

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Номер записи: 32
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Methods and systems for diagnosing eyes using aberrometer

Номер: US20170000337A1
Автор: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Christopher M. Harrises, John Graham Macnamara, Mark Baerenrodt, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Rony Abovitz
Принадлежит: Magic Leap Inc

Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects.

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Номер записи: 33
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for adjustable earpieces in an mri system

Номер: US20180000376A1
Автор: Brandon J. Tramm
Принадлежит: Life Services LLC

Apparatus and method for imaging a patient in an MRI system. This includes a frame, and at least one assembly that includes an earpiece positioner connected to a reference position on the frame, a first lockable joint on the positioner; and an earpiece connected to a patient-proximal end of the positioner by a second joint, wherein the first earpiece is moveably positioned to a selected pitch angle, a selected yaw angle, and a selected one of a plurality of distances relative to the reference position on the frame. The first lockable joint is configured to be tightened to yieldably hold the first earpiece at the selected pitch and yaw angles, and at the selected one of the plurality of distances, relative to the reference position. Optionally a second substantially similar earpiece and assembly are provided. The earpiece(s) optionally include audio transducer(s) and/or RF coil(s).

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Номер записи: 34
06-01-2022 дата публикации

AR/VR/XR ASSISTANCE

Номер: US20220001134A1
Автор: Tran Bao, Tran Ha
Принадлежит:

A reality system includes a display aimed at a retina, the display providing 3D images with different depth view points; a glass to selectably turn on or off view of an outside environment in front of the person's eye; a processor coupled to the camera and to the glass to selectably switch between augmented reality and virtual reality; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the transceiver to communicate with a remote processor. 1. A reality system comprising:a display lens removably contacting an eye;a processor coupled to a cameras and to the display lens, the processor providing visual assistance to the person by running code for panorama stitching, the processor further providing augmented vision including automated object recognition and facial recognition with limited information processing by determining a position and shape of an object based on edge locations in time-correlated images from two cameras, and determining motion from successive pairs of images after subjecting the images to edge detection or thresholding and then scaling, cropping or centering the recognized object or face to aid the person; anda wireless transceiver coupled to the transceiver to communicate with a remote processor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote processor is in a mobile phone claim 1 , and wherein the processor selectably switches between augmented reality and virtual reality claim 1 , the processor includingcode to perform motion tracking and understanding an environment with points or planes using accelerometer sensor and estimating light or color in the environment using one video camera without a depth sensor in a mobile phone;code to capture images from a plurality of angles of the environment;code to acquire sensor data from sensors and optimize features extracted from each image and sensor data, where a feature conveys data unique to the image at a specific pixel location, comprising: a learning machine that determines content to be presented based on ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Device for carrying out a shirodhara treatment and method for establishing a liquid flow which flows out of an outlet

Номер: US20210000643A1
Автор: Ilan Karavani, Merijn SANDERS
Принадлежит: Ayavaya BV

Device for carrying out a Shirodhara treatment in which a liquid is poured over the forehead of a person, whereby said device comprises an outlet for the liquid and a pump and a supply line running from said pump to said outlet, whereby said outlet is can move reciprocally in a regular manner, whereby said device is provided with a heating unit for heating liquid to a target temperature, whereby said heating unit comprises a heating element, whereby said heating element is disposed in or around said supply line, whereby said heating unit comprises a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of liquid, whereby said device comprises a control unit to regulate the power of said heating element on the basis of the temperature measured by said temperature sensor.

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Номер записи: 36
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AROMA DIFFUSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210000999A1
Автор: HANDA Youichi, KITAGAWA Keita
Принадлежит:

An aroma diffusion system includes an aroma diffusion unit, an acquisition unit, an identification unit, and an aroma determination unit. The aroma diffusion unit has a plurality of patterns of aromas to be diffused, and diffuses an aroma corresponding to the pattern into a target space. The acquisition unit acquires person information relating to at least one of an activity and a mood of a person in the target space. The identification unit identifies at least one of the activity and the mood of the person in the target space, based on the person information acquired by the acquisition unit. The aroma determination unit determines the pattern of the aroma diffusion unit, based on a result of the identification by the identification unit. 1. An aroma diffusion system comprising:an aroma diffusion unit having a plurality of patterns of aromas to be diffused, the aroma diffusion unit being configured to diffuse an aroma corresponding to the pattern into a target space;an acquisition unit configured to acquire person information relating to at least one of an activity and a mood of a person in the target space;an identification unit configured to identify at least one of the activity and the mood of the person in the target space, based on the person information acquired by the acquisition unit; andan aroma determination unit configured to determine the pattern of the aroma diffusion unit, based on a result of the identification by the identification unit.2. The aroma diffusion system according to claim 1 , whereinthe activity to be identified by the identification unit includes at least one of a rising state, a sleeping state and a working state.3. The aroma diffusion system according to claim 1 , whereinthe mood to be identified by the identification unit includes at least one of a drowsy state, a tired state, a grumpy state and a gloomy state.4. The aroma diffusion system according to claim 1 , whereinthe identification unit is configured to identify at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 37
07-01-2016 дата публикации

A DISPENSING UNIT

Номер: US20160000958A1
Автор: Matias Carlos Jose Duarte
Принадлежит:

A dispensing unit has a base with two or more upwardly projecting side panels hingedly attached thereto. The sides have upper ends which pivot inwardly to a closed position, and outwardly to an open position. One or more removable dispensable compound containers are locatable within the unit, positioned adjacent a relative movable side panel. Each side has a capping projection that is located over and caps the container when the side panel is in a closed position, and which uncap the container when in the open position. When the sides are pivoted outwardly, they permit dispensing of the dispensable compound located in each container. 1. A dispensing unit for dispensing a dispensable compound comprising:a base,a plurality of side panels movably attached thereto, at least one side panel having an upper end which moves from a closed position to an open position,at least one removable dispensable compound container locatable within the unit, the container positioned adjacent the at least one movable side panel, the at least one movable side panel having a capping member that is located over and caps the container when the side panel is in the closed position, and which uncap the container when the at least one movable side panel is moved into the open position, such that when the side panel is moved outwardly, the dispensable compound disposed in each container is exposed to the atmosphere.2. The dispensing unit of further comprising a central activator claim 1 , engaged with the sides such that displacing the central activator moves the at least one side panel to the open position claim 1 , and moving the at least one side panel to the closed position reverses the displacement of the central activator.3. The dispensing unit of wherein the central activator has an illuminable globe on an upper end thereof.4. The dispensing unit of wherein the dispensable compound is selected from the group consisting of essential oils claim 1 , fragrances claim 1 , medical substances ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SENSORY CHAIR

Номер: US20210001078A1
Автор: Jayne Kimberly
Принадлежит:

A sensory chair includes a seat support with a seat cushion having at least one compartment containing a bead-like media, a back support including a back cushion formed at least in party from a viscoelastic foam, and at least one weight attached to the chair, the weight being movable between a non-use position and a use position, wherein the weight in the use position is capable of overlying a portion of the body of a user seated in the chair. Thigh guides may be included to provide additional compression at the user's thighs. 1. A sensory chair comprising:a base;a seat support on the base, the seat support including a seat cushion having at least one compartment containing a bead-like media;a back support extending upwardly from the seat support, the back support including a back cushion, wherein at least a portion of the back cushion is formed from a viscoelastic foam; andat least one weight attached to the chair, the weight being movable between a non-use position and a use position, wherein the weight in the use position is capable of overlying a portion of the body of a user seated in the chair.2. The sensory chair of claim 1 , wherein the seat cushion includes a plurality of the compartments claim 1 , each of the compartments filled with a bead-like media.3. The sensory chair of wherein the seat cushion includes an upper surface capable of engaging a user claim 2 , and wherein the compartments are positioned adjacent to the upper surface.4. The sensory chair of wherein the back cushion has a forward surface facing in the direction of a user seated on the seat support claim 1 , and wherein the forward surface is concave to at least partially surround the user.5. The sensory chair of wherein the portion of the back cushion formed from the viscoelastic foam includes the forward surface.6. The sensory chair of wherein the back cushion includes a thickness defined in the direction extending toward the back of a user claim 1 , and wherein the portion of the back ...

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING ANXIETY IN AN INDIVIDUAL

Номер: US20160001034A1
Автор: Rembrand Raphael
Принадлежит: Biohug Technologies Ltd.

A system for reducing anxiety in an individual is provided. The system is capable of applying deep pressure to activate a Vegetative Skin Reflex. The system includes a wearable device constructed for covering at least a portion of a body of the individual. The wearable device includes individually expandable units for applying pressure to a specific body region of the individual when expanded and an expandable support unit for expanding and countering the pressure applied to the specific body region by each individual expandable pressure unit. 1. A system for reducing anxiety in an individual comprising a wearable device constructed for covering at least a portion of a body of the individual , said wearable device including:(a) individually expandable units, each being for applying pressure to a specific body region of the individual when expanded;(b) an expandable support unit being for expanding and countering said pressure applied to said specific body region by each of said individually expandable pressure units, thereby reducing movement of said individually expandable units away from said body when expanded.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensing unit for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the individual.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a control unit for operating each of said individually expandable units and said expandable support unit.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein said sensing unit includes at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of a heart rate sensor claim 2 , a body temperature sensor claim 2 , a skin moisture sensor claim 2 , a muscle activity sensor claim 2 , a blood pressure sensor claim 2 , a respiratory sensor and a brain activity sensor.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said individually expandable units are fluid expandable reservoirs.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein said expandable reservoir unit is a fluid expandable reservoir.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein a fluid volume ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Aromatherapy device

Номер: US20160001035A1
Автор: Jennifer K. Keener
Принадлежит: Individual

An aromatherapy device includes a housing forming two annular wells for retaining a scented fluid therein. Each well includes an insert positioned in the well to assist the retention of the fluid in the well by providing a second contact surface for the fluid to contact. The shape of the annular well and the viscosity of the fluid discourage the fluid from leaking out of the housing if laid on its side.

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Номер записи: 41
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SMELL ELIMINATOR

Номер: US20210001159A1
Автор: Al Wandy Mohammed
Принадлежит:

A system for eliminating odor is presented. The system has a nostril plug filter for inserting in to nostril barring odor. The system also has a bottle that has a liquid, a top and an inside. The bottle is squeezed to release a mist of the liquid. The mist from the liquid being sprayed upon the nostril plug filter. The nostril plug filter is inserted into a nostril of a person to eliminate smelling of the odor. The liquid may be scented, such as lavender, peppermint, vanilla, floral, etc. Further, the system may include a container, such as a case or a tube, for storing the nostril plug filter and protecting it from dirt, damage or being lost. 1. A system for eliminating odor , comprising:a nostril plug filter, the nostril plug filter for inserting in to nostril barring odor;a bottle, the bottle having a liquid, a top and an inside; andwherein the bottle being squeezed to release a mist of the liquid and wherein the mist from the liquid being sprayed upon the nostril plug filter; andwherein the nostril plug filter being inserted into a nostril of a person to eliminate smelling of the odor.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a mask, the mask for coupling to a face of the user; andWherein the nostril plug filter being inserted into an opening in the mask.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the nostril plug filter inserted into the mask being further inserted into the nostril.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mask is a clear plastic material.5. The system device of claim 1 , further comprising:a container, the container being for storing the nostril plug filter.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the container being a case.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the container being a tube.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid being scented.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the scent being peppermint.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nostril plug filter being a size of one of:large, medium and small. The present invention relates generally to the ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR SOOTHING AGITATED PATIENTS

Номер: US20180001051A1
Автор: Ungerleider Dorothy, Ungerleider John Harrison
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A system for soothing an agitated patient, including a motor, a linkage operationally connected to the motor, an armature operationally connected to the linkage, and a lifelike hand connected to the armature. Energization of the motor enables the lifelike hand to move in a generally circular, rubbing motion. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for soothing an agitated patient , comprising:a) placing an artificial hand against the patient's back; andb) energizing a motor operationally connected to the artificial hand to move the hand in a generally circular pattern.12. The method of wherein the motor is operationally connected to a mechanical linkage; wherein the mechanical linkage is connected to the artificial hand; and wherein the mechanical linkage governs the pattern of motion of the hand.13. The method of and further comprising:c) playing music while the motor is energized.14. The method of wherein the generally circular pattern is irregular.15. The method of wherein the generally circular pattern is randomized.16. The method of wherein the motor moves the artificial hand through a generally circular pattern with varying speed.17. A method of soothing a distressed patient claim 11 , comprising:a) engaging the patient's back with an artificial hand;b) automatically moving the artificial hand in a generally circular pattern to rub the patient's back in response when the patient is distressed.18. The method of wherein the generally circular pattern is irregular.19. The method of wherein the generally circular pattern is randomized.20. The method of wherein the motor moves the artificial hand through a generally circular pattern with varying speed.21. A method of soothing a disquieted patient claim 17 ,a) placing an artificial hand against the patient's back; andb) energizing a motor operationally connected to the artificial hand to move the hand in a generally circular pattern; a motor;', 'a linkage operationally connected to the motor;', 'an armature operationally ...

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Номер записи: 43
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TIMING OF SENSORY STIMULATION DELIVERED TO A SUBJECT DURING A SLEEP SESSION

Номер: US20170000970A1
Автор: BELLESI Michele, BENZO Juan Benzo, GARCIA MOLINA Gary Nelson, RIEDNER Brady Alexander, TONONI Giulio
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to detect transitions in sleep state of a subject during a sleep session; provide sensory stimulation to the subject with a timing based on the detected transitions in sleep state; subsequent to the sleep session, obtain reference indications of transitions in sleep state; compare the detected transitions in sleep state to the reference indications of transitions in sleep state during the sleep session; based on the comparison, adjust baseline sleep state criteria to enhance correlation between detected transitions in sleep state during the sleep session using the baseline sleep state criteria and the reference indications of transitions in sleep state during the sleep session; and subsequent to adjustment of the baseline sleep state criteria, utilize the adjusted baseline sleep state criteria to detect transitions in sleep state of the subject for the purpose of controlling the one or more sensory stimulators. 1. A system configured to determine timing of sensory stimulation delivered to a subject during a sleep session , the sensory stimulation configured to increase slow wave activity and minimize arousals in the subject during the sleep session , the system comprising:one or more sensory stimulators configured to provide sensory stimuli to the subject;one or more sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to brain activity of the subject; and detect transitions in sleep state of the subject during the sleep session based on the output signals and baseline sleep state criteria;', 'control the one or more sensory stimulators to provide sensory stimulation to the subject with a timing based on the detected transitions in sleep state;', 'subsequent to the sleep session, obtain reference indications of transitions in sleep state, the reference indications of transitions in sleep state being generated based on analysis of the output signals generated during the sleep session;', ' ...

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Номер записи: 44
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SLEEP SUPPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170000971A1
Автор: Shimuta Toru
Принадлежит:

A sleep support apparatus includes a pair of electrocardiographic electrodes that detect an electrocardiographic signal, a photoelectric pulse wave sensor that includes a light emitter and a light receiver and that detects a photoelectric pulse wave signal, peak detectors that respectively detect the peaks of the electrocardiographic signal and the photoelectric pulse wave signal, a pulse wave transit time clock that obtains a pulse wave transit time from a time difference between the peak of the photoelectric pulse wave signal and the peak of the electrocardiographic signal, a sleep state detector that determines that a user's body has not reached a state suitable for sleep when the pulse wave transit time is less than or equal to a certain threshold, and a forearm heater that increases a temperature of a forearm when it is determined the user's body has not reached a state suitable for sleep. 1. A sleep support apparatus comprising:a pair of electrocardiographic electrodes that detect an electrocardiographic signal;a pulse wave sensor that detects a pulse wave signal;a peak detector that detects a peak of the electrocardiographic signal, detected by the pair of electrocardiographic electrodes, and of the pulse wave signal, detected by the pulse wave sensor;a pulse wave transit time computer that obtains a pulse wave transit time from a time difference between the peak of the pulse wave signal and the peak of the electrocardiographic signal, the peaks being detected by the peak detector; anda detector that determines that a user's body has not reached a state suitable for sleep when the pulse wave transit time obtained by the pulse wave transit time computer is less than or equal to a threshold value.2. The sleep support apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a heartbeat interval calculator that obtains a heartbeat interval from the electrocardiographic signal detected by the pair of electrocardiographic electrodes; whereinthe threshold value is set to ...

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Номер записи: 45
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MEDITATION

Номер: US20200001040A1
Автор: Gloria Peter B., Patel Himanshu
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A method, apparatus, and system for meditation are described. The disclosed embodiments describe, amongst other things, a sitting apparatus that may monitor user biometrics. A software application for guiding the user through a meditation session, and the two used together as a system. The system may be included as stand alone sitting device, or the system may use a sitting apparatus and a second device. Also, described is a group mediation embodiment. 1. A sitting apparatus for meditation , comprising:a cushion; a power module adapted to power the sensor assembly module;', 'a sensor module adapted to obtain user biometrics;', 'a signal conditioning module adapted to condition signals from the sensor module;', 'a communication module;', 'a processor module, the processor module adapted to send and receive information to a second device by utilizing the communication module, to send user biometric information to the second device meditation software application; and', 'a memory module coupled to the processor module., 'a sensor assembly module, the sensor assembly module comprising2. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a removably secure cover.3. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second cushion; andthe sensor assembly module is in-between the cushion and the second cushion.4. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor module comprising a piezoelectric sensor.5. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor module obtains user heart rate claim 1 , breathing rate claim 1 , and movement information.6. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the communication module further comprising: an input-output module comprising USB capability.7. The sitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor module adapted to pair the sitting apparatus with the second device claim 1 , to calibrate a meditation session claim 1 , to receive control information from the second device claim 1 , and to send user biometric ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2020 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE NON-INVASIVE TRANSCUTANEOUS NEUROSTIMULATION OF THE NECK AND EAR VAGUS NERVES VIA ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC AND HAPTIC STIMULATION

Номер: US20200001041A1
Автор: Kranck Gustaf
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A wearable device and method for multimodal stimulation of the vagus nerve having a pair of ear pieces, which are placed at least partially within the concha of an individual. Each ear piece has at least on electric stimulator which provides electric current to the ear of the individual. The wearable device also having a connection which provides stimulation instructions to the stimulators. The method for multimodal simulation also includes iterative biometric measurement and stimulation. 1. A wearable device for multimodal stimulation of the vagus nerve comprising:a pair of ear pieces, each being configured to be placed at least partially within the concha of an individual;each ear piece comprising at least one electric stimulator configured to provide electric current to the ear of the individual; anda connection configured to provide stimulation instructions to the stimulators.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein each ear piece further comprises at least one additional stimulator selected from: haptic claim 1 , audio claim 1 , and magnetic stimulators.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein each ear piece further comprises a haptics stimulator and an audio stimulator.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising neck pieces configured to be placed on opposing sides of the neck of the individual claim 1 , each neck piece comprising at least one stimulator selected from: haptic claim 1 , electrical and magnetic stimulators.5. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one biometric sensor integrated into at least one of the earpieces and/or neck pieces.6. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the neck pieces comprise at least two different types of stimulators selected from haptic claim 4 , electric and magnetic stimulators.7. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the neck pieces are held in place by an elastically deformable band.8. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising a memory and control circuitry ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR CONDITIONS

Номер: US20200001085A1
Автор: OWEN Samuel, TRUE Robert
Принадлежит: Otolith Sound Inc.

Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system. 1. A method , comprising:applying, via a vibratory device positioned over an area of a head of a user, a vibratory signal to the area of the head of the user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user, the vibratory signal configured to cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a vibratory signal (1) applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user and having (2) a frequency less than 200 Hz and a force level greater than 87 dB re 1 dyne and less than or equal to 100 dB re 1 dyne; andtreating, in response to applying the vibratory signal to the area of the head of the user, a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory device has a resonant frequency claim 1 , the method further comprising:supplying an electrical signal to the vibratory device to cause the vibratory device to vibrate to generate the vibratory signal that is applied to the area of the head of the user, the electrical signal having a signal frequency;measuring, using a sensor, information including at least one of: a current of the electrical signal, a voltage change of the electrical signal across the vibratory device, a magnetic field generated near the vibratory device, and an acceleration of the vibratory device; andadjusting the ...

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Номер записи: 48
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Treatment of Thalamocortical Dysrhythmia

Номер: US20180001104A1
Автор: Best Steven Richard Devore
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A method for treating conditions associated with thalamocortical dysrhythmia. The method includes applying transcranial low voltage electrical stimulation (TLVES) therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy to a patient in need thereof, and administering to the patient a dissociative anesthetic during the TLVES therapy or the TMS therapy. A number of conditions including tinnitus, depression and pain can be treated with TLVES or TMS in combination with the dissociative anesthetic, such as an NMADR inhibitor, including ketamine. 1. A method for treating a condition associated with thalamocortical dysrhythmia , the method comprising in combination:applying, external to the skull, transcranial low voltage electrical stimulation (TLVES) therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy to a patient suffering from a condition associated with thalamocortical dysrhythmia;administering to the patient intravenously, intramuscularly, orally, intranasally or by inhalation a dissociative anesthetic during the TLVES therapy or the TMS therapy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dissociative anesthetic is an N-methyl d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the NMDAR antagonist is ketamine.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the TLVES or TMS is further applied prior to and/or after the administration of the NMDAR antagonist.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a priming treatment.6. The method of wherein the method is repeated at intervals of 3-7 days.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condition associated with a thalamocortical dysrhythmia is tinnitus.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condition associated with a thalamocortical dysrhythmia is substance abuse.9. A method for treating pain claim 1 , the method comprising in combination claim 1 ,applying, external to the skull, transcranial low voltage electrical stimulation (TLVES) therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy to an ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Therapy Control by Comprehensive Feedback

Номер: US20190001039A1
Автор: Fischer Karsten, Heide Alexander, Merchant Stephen
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The application refers to a medical treatment device a medical treatment system and a method for operating the medical treatment device and medical treatment system for treatment of a patient, comprising a sensor interface for receiving sensor data from a plurality of different external and internal peripheral sensors, a controller for processing the received sensor data in order to calculate control data and for providing the calculated control data for controlling medical treatment-related devices or for controlling a configuration of medical treatment-related apparatuses and an output interface for providing the control data. 1. A method for automatic control of a medical treatment device based on sensor data , comprising:receiving the sensor data from a plurality of peripheral sensors;processing received sensor data in order to calculate control data and;providing the control data for controlling medical treatment-related devices or for controlling a configuration of medical treatment-related apparatuses.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the control data is provided to the medical treatment device or parts thereof for control of dialysis treatment.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the control data is provided to one or more external machines claim 1 , being activatable during the dialysis treatment.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more external machines comprises a central server.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more external machines comprises a local media device.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more external machines comprises a local temperature control device.7. The method according to wherein the one or more external machines comprises a local lighting system.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a control status is detected automatically and a control status message may be generated.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the control data is pre- ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING EYES USING LIGHT THERAPY

Номер: US20170001032A1
Автор: Abovitz Rony, Baerenrodt Mark, Harrises Christopher M., Macnamara John Graham, Samec Nicole Elizabeth, Schowengerdt Brian T.
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Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects. 1. (canceled)2. A wearable augmented reality device comprising: a frame configured to be worn on the head of a wearer wearing the head-mounted ophthalmic system;', pass light from the world into an eye of; and', 'output light from the light source into the eye of the wearer to form an image in the eye,, 'an augmented reality display attached to the frame and comprising a light source, the display configured to], 'an augmented reality head-mounted ophthalmic system comprising detect an amount of one or more wavelengths of light propagating towards the eye; and', 'modify the amount of the one or wavelengths of light reaching the eye based on the detected amount., 'wherein the wearable augmented reality device is configured to3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the head-mounted ophthalmic system is configured to modify the amount of the one or wavelengths of light based on one or more of a time of day claim 2 , a date claim 2 , a time of year claim 2 , or a season.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the head-mounted ophthalmic system is configured to modify an amount of blue light reaching the eye depending on temporal proximity to a sleep time of the wearer.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the one or wavelengths of light comprise wavelengths of light corresponding to the color blue.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the head-mounted ophthalmic system is configured to:block at least a portion of the wearer's view of the world, thereby reducing the amount of the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 51
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Smart spa shower column

Номер: US20220007895A1
Автор: Carlos HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE, Juan José HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE, Raúl HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE
Принадлежит: Insetec Sureste SL

Smart spa shower column, including a compartment containing a roller) which cleans it by pressure by a perforated tube and which is located in the lower part of a chassis that houses a motor and a spindle that provides vertical movement to a roller that is attached to the chassis by arms, one of which houses a motor which gives rotation to the roller and the other arm houses a mechanism for locking the roller in its stop position and a tube that provides water and/or soap to the roller; and where the chassis houses an electronic control unit and a power supply battery. The chassis is solidly attached at the top to a shower system which incorporates a dispenser and a presence sensor.

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Номер записи: 52
13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING THE TRANSITION BETWEEN A CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS STATE

Номер: US20220008688A1
Автор: Kochman Cary
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A system and method for facilitating and maintaining various states of a user consciousness, including the transition between a conscious and unconscious state, is provided. The system and method include use of a smart device having a user interface, a biometric sensor coupled to a user and configured to transmit the user's biometric data to the smart device and an environmental sensor configured to transmit environmental data to the smart device. The smart device controls one or more environmental systems proximate the user and an audio/visual device proximate the user to facilitate transitioning the state of the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for enhancing a desired user state comprising:a smart device having a user interface configured to provide user feedback input to the smart device;a first biometric device coupled to the smart device for transmitting a first biometric data from a user to the smart device;a first environmental sensor for transmitting a first environmental data proximate the user to the smart device;a first environmental device proximate the user coupled to the smart device;an audio/visual device proximate the user coupled to the smart device;wherein the smart device controls the environmental device and the audio/visual device in response to data received from the first biometric device, the first environmental sensor and user feedback input received from the user interface to effect a desired state of the user.22. The system of further comprising a second biometric device coupled to the smart device for transmitting a second biometric data from the user to the smart device.23. The system of further comprising a second environmental sensor for transmitting a second environmental data proximate the user to the smart device.24. The system of further comprising a second environmental device proximate the user coupled to the smart device.25. The system of wherein the audio/visual device is controlled by the smart device to produce a desired ...

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Номер записи: 53
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Methods and systems for neural stimulation via visual stimulation

Номер: US20220008746A1
Автор: Martin Warren Williams, Zachary John Hambrecht Malchano
Принадлежит: Cognito Therapeutics Inc

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof. The system can include eyeglasses, a photodiode positioned to detect ambient light, light sources, and an input device. The system can include a neural stimulation system that retrieves a profile and selects a light pattern having a fixed parameter and a variable parameter. The neural stimulation system can set a value of the variable parameter of the light pattern, construct an output signal, and then provide the output signal to the light sources to direct light towards the fovea.

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Номер записи: 54
12-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR POLYPHASIC SLEEP MANAGEMENT, METHOD OF ITS OPERATION, DEVICE FOR SLEEP ANALYSIS, METHOD OF CURRENT SLEEP PHASE CLASSIFICATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE DEVICE IN POLYPHASIC SLEEP MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20170007173A1
Автор: ADAMCZYK Kamil, CHOJNOWSKI Krzysztof, FRACZEK Janusz
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The object of the present invention is a system for polyphasic sleep management, characterized by the fact it comprises components such as electrodes for measuring a biological signal; a biological amplifier for amplifying the biological signal; a microcontroller for controlling individual system components, such as a biological amplifier and an accelerometer, as well as for communication with an external device; an accelerometer for collecting data relating to user's movement frequency; an external device, such as a computer, tablet and a mobile phone and a method of its operation. The invention also relates to a device for sleep analysis, a method of current sleep phase classification and use of the system and the device for polyphasic sleep management. 1. A system for polyphasic sleep management , characterized in that it comprises components such aselectrodes for measuring a biological signal;a biological amplifier for amplifying the biological signal;a microcontroller for controlling individual system components, such as a biological amplifier and an accelerometer, as well as for communication with an external device;an accelerometer for collecting data relating to user's movement frequency;an external device, such as a computer, tablet and a mobile phone.2. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least 3 electrodes claim 1 , two frontal ones for measuring a biological signal claim 1 , connected to the input of the biological amplifier and a central one connected to the ground of the amplifier.3. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that it additionally comprises two zygomatic electrodes and two temporal electrodes.4. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that in the biological amplifier the signal is initially high-pass filtered by the input followers and amplified; afterwards it is band-stop filtered with an active filter of the ‘double-T’ type claim 1 , followed by low-pass filtering with a ...

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Номер записи: 55
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Portable Water Noise Maker Device

Номер: US20220018107A1
Автор: Gish Hillary
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The disclosure includes a water sounds noise maker and wall mount for inducing urination. The noise maker is battery powered, and mounts to the wall for convenience or may be worn or mounted by other means. Battery power sources include but are not limited to power sources which are rechargeable, plug-in and solar powered options. The invention contains three settings for duration of sounds, three options for sounds, and volume control. The disclosure manages inducing urination for clients by recording and playing various water sounds. Various prerecorded water noises from sources outside a housing of the disclosure, are also reproduced to induce urination. 1. An audio reproduction device , comprising:a. an audio recording module configured to record audio for a urination, a flushing toilet and a hands washing in response to an audio recording trigger;b. an audio reproduction module configured to reproduce the recorded audio of the urination, the flushing toilet and the hands washing in response to an audio reproduction trigger; andc. a housing for the audio recording module, the audio reproduction module and a power supply and control module, the housing comprising a hanger attachment.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor configured to sense a motion within a predefined distance from the audio reproduction device and trigger the audio reproduction.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a primary mechanical push button configured to trigger the audio reproduction.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a secondary mechanical push button configured to trigger the audio recording.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the audio reproduction module further comprises an audio speaker.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the audio recording module further comprises an audio microphone.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hangar attachment comprises a post portion affixed to the housing and another ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Augmented and virtual reality display systems and methods for delivery of medication to eyes

Номер: US20170007450A1
Автор: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Christopher M. Harrises, John Graham Macnamara, Mark Baerenrodt, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Rony Abovitz
Принадлежит: Magic Leap Inc

Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects.

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Номер записи: 57
12-01-2017 дата публикации

AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY DISPLAY PLATFORMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING HEALTH TREATMENTS TO A USER

Номер: US20170007799A1
Автор: Abovitz Rony, Baerenrodt Mark, Harrises Christopher M., Macnamara John Graham, Samec Nicole Elizabeth, Schowengerdt Brian T.
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Configurations are disclosed for a health system to be used in various healthcare applications, e.g., for patient diagnostics, monitoring, and/or therapy. The health system may comprise a light generation module to transmit light or an image to a user, one or more sensors to detect a physiological parameter of the user's body, including their eyes, and processing circuitry to analyze an input received in response to the presented images to determine one or more health conditions or defects. 1. (canceled)2. A wearable augmented reality device configured to be used by a wearer , the device comprising: a frame configured to be worn on the head of a wearer wearing the head-mounted ophthalmic system;', pass light from the world into an eye of; and', 'output light from the light source into the eye of the wearer to form an image in the eye,, 'an augmented reality display attached to the frame and comprising a light source, the display configured to], 'an augmented reality head-mounted ophthalmic system comprisingwherein the augmented reality head-mounted ophthalmic system is configured to deliver therapy a therapy to the wearer, wherein the therapy is selected from the group consisting of tactile therapy, sound therapy, and temperature therapy.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the ophthalmic system is configured to massage the face or skull of the wearer.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the ophthalmic system further comprises an actuator having a contact surface configured to contact the wearer during the massage.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the actuator is selected from the group consisting of piezoelectric actuators claim 4 , eccentric cams claim 4 , Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) vibration motors claim 4 , and Linear Resonant Actuators (LNAs).6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the augmented reality head-mounted ophthalmic system further comprises speakers configured to deliver the sound therapy.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the augmented reality head- ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-01-2017 дата публикации

BIORESONANCE FREQUENCY EMITTING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20170007847A1
Автор: CORNIERE HENRI, Davis Stephen, GROSS James, GROSS STUART
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A phototherapy or BRT process and apparatus is provided, which, using a pre-recorded bioresonance frequency or compilation of frequencies, causes an EMR emitter to emit within a biological window of a target organism to positively or negatively affect the organism. The EMR may be generated in one or more LEDs by a device connected to a controller of the EMR emitter which device provides the pre-recorded bioresonance frequency or compilation of frequencies to control the LEDs' emitted light in terms of its intensity and/or a frequency or flicker-rate. 1. An EMR emitter for bioresonance therapy , comprising:a. a pre-recorded patternb. an emitter controller to change the intensity or luminance, or the pulse-width of the emitter's emission proportionately to the pre-recorded pattern.2. The emitter of where the EMR emission comprises IR claim 1 , near-IR claim 1 , visible or UV light.3. The emitter of where the emitter's patterned emission is in a biological window of a target organism.4. The emitter of where the patterned emission from the emitter is beneficial to the target organism.5. The emitter of where a targeted beneficial effect may include:stress reduction, sleep pattern improvement, psychological effects, or physiological effects on the target organism, which organism can be a whole live animal or human.6. The emitter of where the patterned emission from the emitter is detrimental to the target organism.7. The emitter of where the target organism to be detrimentally affected is a disease-causing organism.8. The emitter of where the target organism is at least one of: a parasite claim 5 , a virus claim 5 , bacteria claim 5 , mold claim 5 , or amoebae.9. The emitter of where the target organism to be detrimentally affected is a cause of a particular disease.10. The emitter of where the particular disease is Lyme's disease.11. A method of tailoring EMR for bioresonance therapy comprising:a. Providing a pre-recorded pattern to an EMR emitter, which causes the ...

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Номер записи: 59
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Relaxation apparatus and method

Номер: US20160008568A1
Автор: Matthew Markert, Sarah Beth Attia
Принадлежит: Matthew Markert, Sarah Beth Attia

A relaxation dome apparatus including a curved shell element which creates a microenvironment substantially surrounding the head, neck, and torso of a user person, wherein the interior surface of the shell facing the user person forms a relatively smooth regular curved surface. The apparatus includes an individual seating space, audio transducers configured to produce at least two sound signals proximate the user person's head, and a user interface to guide the user in obtaining a personal relaxation experience without need for an attendant, and for the purposes of collecting data. The apparatus may include combinations of visible light stimuli, biofeedback or neurofeedback data collection sensors, audio tracks which may include monaural, isochromic or binaural beats, and microcrystalline ceramic tiles. A database of aggregated user data and an Internet connection may each enable broadened therapy experiences for users.

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

BREATHING BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE

Номер: US20180008189A1
Автор: Wallach Adi
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Disclosed are biofeedback methods and devices suitable for providing biofeedback useful for helping a user control an own breathing, for example, to help in inducing deep breathing, and such biofeedback devices further comprising a dispenser for dispensing an inhalable substance. 1. A biofeedback device for providing biofeedback useful for helping a user control breathing , the device comprising:a housing configured to be hand-held by the user;an exhalation inlet for receiving exhaled breath from the mouth of the user, said exhalation inlet functionally associated with an exhalation conduit including an exhalation outlet, configured so that exhaled breath received by said exhalation inlet passes through said exhalation conduit and exits through said exhalation outlet;physically associated with said housing, an exhalation determiner functionally associated with said exhalation inlet, configured to determine when exhaled breath is received by said exhalation inlet; anda reporter associated with said exhalation determiner, said reporter configured to provide a signal related to an exhalation duration of said exhaled breath received from said exhalation determiner to the user,wherein said signal comprises a comparison to a preferred exhalation duration.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising physically associated with said housing claim 1 , an inhalable substance outlet and a functionally-associated dispenser configured for dispensing an inhalable substance to the user through said inhalable substance outlet claim 1 , wherein said housing is configured so that when said exhalation inlet is positioned for said receiving said exhaled breath from the mouth claim 1 , said inhalable substance outlet is located in proximity of the nostrils of the user.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising an inhalable substance reservoir functionally associated with said inhalable substance outlet claim 2 , said reservoir configured to store said inhalable substance and to ...

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Номер записи: 61
27-01-2022 дата публикации

HUNCHBACK ORTHOSIS

Номер: US20220023085A1
Автор: SHEU SHING-JIU
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The invention provides a wearing assembly for wearing on a user's shoulders, and a reminder device for generating vibrations or sounds to remind the user to adjust his/her current body posture. When the user is in a hunchback posture, the width of the user's back increases to exert enough outward pulling force on the reminder device and triggers vibrations or sounds. The wearing assembly includes two connecting belts and two shoulder wear pieces. The reminder device includes a casing, a fixed fastener, a movable fastener, a first guide member, a second guide member, a first contact end, a counting module, and a microswitch. When the first contact end moves and contacts the microswitch, the microswitch will enter a conductive state, so that the casing will produce vibrations or sounds. The counting module is used to accumulate the number of times the microswitch is contacted within a period of time. 1. A hunchback orthosis , including: ["two connecting belts, wherein when the user wears the wearing assembly on the shoulders, the two connecting belts are disposed along a direction which is perpendicular to the user's spine;", "two shoulder wear pieces respectively connected to the two connecting belts, and the two shoulder wear pieces being for fastening on the user's shoulders;"], 'a wearing assembly for wearing on shoulders of a user, including a casing;', 'a fixed fastener located on one side of the casing and connected to one of the two connecting belts which pulls the fixed fastener without causing any relative movement between the fixed fastener and the casing;', 'a movable fastener located on an opposite side of the casing and connected to another of the two connecting belts which pulls and accordingly moves the movable fastener relative to the casing;', 'a first guide member fixed on one end of the movable fastener and passing through a side wall of the casing;', 'a second guide member fixed to another end of the movable fastener, and passing through the side ...

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Номер записи: 62
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SCENT DELIVERY ADAPTOR FOR CPAP

Номер: US20180008796A1
Автор: Le Son Q.
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Embodiments of an adaptor for delivering diffused aromatic agents to a user of a CPAP machine is disclosed in this document. The adaptor may include a connector body, a diffuser pad disposed within the connector body, and at least one coupling mechanism on the connector body coupling the connector body within the air supply and positioning the diffuser pad within the airflow of a CPAP machine. The adaptor may be configured to couple directly to a CPAP mask. Similarly, the adaptor may be configured to be placed in the airflow between the CPAP air generator and the mask. The adaptor may be configured such that no modification of the existing CPAP hose, machine, or mask is required. 1. An adaptor , the adaptor comprising:a connector body;a diffuser pad disposed within the connector body; andat least one coupling mechanism on the connector body for coupling the connector body to a portion of a CPAP machine such that an airflow of the CPAP machine flows through the connector body and in contact with the diffuser pad.2. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is configured to couple directly to a CPAP mask.3. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is configured to be placed in the airflow between an air generator and a mask of the CPAP machine.4. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is configured such that when used with a CPAP machine claim 1 , no modification of the existing CPAP hose claim 1 , machine claim 1 , or mask is required.5. The adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising essential oils permeated into the pad.6. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the pad is formed of polyester felt.7. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the connector body includes a hose attachment and a mask attachment.8. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coupling mechanism includes a tube formed of a pliable material.9. A method of diffusing aromatic agents into the air supply of a CPAP machine claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a CPAP machine having an air ...

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Номер записи: 63
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ALLEVIATING MOVEMENT DISORDER CONDITIONS USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20180008797A1
Автор: Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., RICE JOHN J.
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Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for alleviating an episode of a movement disorder condition for a patient. The method comprises deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition. A first gross sensory change stimulus is selected with a processor. The first gross sensory change stimulus is projected from the UAV. An attempt to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition is performed based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. The alleviating of the episode of the movement disorder condition is detected based on the gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. 1. A method comprising:deploying a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition;selecting with a processor a first gross sensory change stimulus;projecting from the UAV the first gross sensory change stimulus;attempting to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV; anddetecting when the episode of the movement disorder condition is alleviated based on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition claim 1 , wherein the determining the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition includes measuring a motor characteristic with a sensor claim 1 , the sensor being operably coupled to the patient.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is changed based on a continuous measurement of the motor characteristic with the sensor via a closed loop feedback system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is selected from a ...

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Номер записи: 64
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SLEEP PARALYSIS DETECTION DEVICE WITH EXTERNAL STIMULATION

Номер: US20210008329A1
Автор: Arrington Joseph B, Sloan Mica Nakai
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The present invention relates to a device for providing an intervention for users who suffer from sleep paralysis. More specifically, the present invention illustrates a wearable device that measures the user's heart rate while they sleep. If the heart rate rises above a pre-set threshold level, then the device activates an element that exerts an external stimulus on the user causing the user to wake or providing a focal point for the user to overcome the sleep paralysis. 1. An apparatus comprising:a biometric sensor; andan element as a means for exerting a stimulus on the patient.2. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the biometric sensor is a heart rate monitor.3. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the external stimulus is an auditory stimulus claim 1 , such as noise exerted from a speaker.4. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the element that exerts the stimulus is a rumble pack.5. The apparatus as in claim 4 , wherein the rumble pack is enclosed in a wearable element that is worn on the patient's wrist.6. The apparatus as in claim 5 , wherein the wearable element is formed of a bonded polymer substance claim 5 , such as silicone.7. A wearable apparatus comprising:a wearable element formed of a flexible material;a biometric sensor, wherein the biometric sensor is mounted on the wearable element;an element configured to induce an external stimulus mounted on the wearable element.8. The wearable apparatus as in claim 7 , wherein the biometric sensor is a heart rate monitor.9. The wearable apparatus as in claim 7 , wherein the wearable element is a wrist band.10. The wearable apparatus as in claim 9 , wherein in the wrist band is formed of a bonded polymer substance claim 9 , such as silicone.11. The wearable apparatus as in claim 7 , wherein the element for inducing the external stimulus is a rumble pack.12. The wearable apparatus as in claim 7 , where in the element for inducing the external stimulus is a speaker.13. The wearable apparatus as in claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Номер: US20210008330A1
Автор: Forman Evan M., Gray Robert C., Juarascio Adrienne S., Manasse Stephanie M., Zhu Jichen
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One aspect of the invention provides a system for virtual reality (VR) behavior modification. The system includes a VR headset adapted or configured to generate a VR environment comprising at least one VR object corresponding to a behavioral condition of a user; display the VR environment to the user; receive a response from the user comprising an interaction of the user with the at least one VR object; determine a behavioral modification score for the user based on the received response; and alter the at least one VR object based on the received response and the determined behavioral modification score. 1. A system for virtual reality (VR) behavior modification , the system comprising: generate a VR environment comprising at least one VR object corresponding to a behavioral condition of a user;', 'display the VR environment to the user;', 'receive a response from the user comprising an interaction of the user with the at least one VR object;', 'determine a behavioral modification score for the user based on the received response; and', 'alter the at least one VR object based on the received response and the determined behavioral modification score., 'a VR headset adapted or configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the behavioral condition is binge eating or binge eating disorder.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one VR object comprises a graphical depiction of food. This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/871,921, filed Jul. 9, 2019. The entire content of this application is hereby incorporated by reference herein.Binge eating (consuming unusually large amounts of food within a discrete time period, while experiencing a sense of loss of control) and its severe manifestation, binge eating disorder (BED) are debilitating conditions that affect 12.5 million Americans (and 133 million worldwide). Over 45 million people will experience clinically significant binge eating in their lifetime. ...

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Номер записи: 66
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SMART RELAXATION MASKS WITH WIRED EARPIECES

Номер: US20210008331A1
Автор: Chute George E.P., Davies Benjamin N., Jin Paul, Lee Daniel K.
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A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; wiring; an earpiece that is coupled to the main body via the wiring; and a spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body. 1. A relaxation mask comprising:a main body defining a pair of eye cavities;wiring;an earpiece coupled to the main body via the wiring; anda spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body.2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the wiring defines the spring.3. The relaxation mask of claim 2 , wherein the wiring includes a serpentine segment that defines the spring.4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , further comprising:an electronics enclosure;a light diffuser disposed within a first one of the cavities; anda coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure,wherein the coupling member defines a channel, andwherein the serpentine section is disposed within the channel.5. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end claim 1 , wherein the wiring passes through the sleeve claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is arranged to overlie a subject's temple region when the relaxation mask is worn.6. The relaxation mask of claim 5 , wherein a high friction material is disposed on an inner surface of the sleeve and is arranged to inhibit movement of the wiring when the relaxation mask is worn.7. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the interface with the earpiece claim 6 , and wherein the wiring includes a flat section that extends through the sleeve.8. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising an electronics enclosure supported by the main body claim 1 , wherein a first end of the wiring is coupled to the electronics enclosure and a second end of the wiring is coupled to the earpiece.9. The relaxation mask of claim 8 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the first end claim 8 , a ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LIGHT DIFFUSERS FOR SMART RELAXATION MASKS

Номер: US20210008332A1
Автор: Chute George E.P., Davies Benjamin N., Hanson Caitlin, Jin Paul, Lee Daniel K.
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A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; and a light diffuser. The light diffuser includes a first lens that is disposed within a first one of the eye cavities. A first ledge is disposed along a top edge of the first lens and extends outwardly therefrom. A first light emitting component is supported on the first ledge and is configured to fire downward into the first lens. 1. A relaxation mask comprising:a main body defining a pair of eye cavities; and a first lens disposed within a first one of the eye cavities;', 'a first ledge disposed along a top edge of the first lens and extending outwardly therefrom; and', 'a first light emitting component supported on the first ledge and configured to fire downward into the first lens., 'a light diffuser comprising2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the light diffuser is molded from a silicone.3. The relaxation mask of claim 2 , wherein the silicone comprises a diffusive additive.4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , wherein the silicone includes 1% to 30% of the additive by volume.5. The relaxation mask of claim 4 , wherein the silicone includes 15% to 30% of the additive by volume.6. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising:an electronics enclosure; anda coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure.7. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , wherein the light diffuser defines a first attachment point and the coupling member defines a second attachment point that is configured to mate with the first attachment point claim 6 , thereby to mechanically couple the light diffuser to the coupling member.8. The relaxation mask of claim 7 , wherein the first and second attachment points comprises a slot and a protrusion configured to engage the slot claim 7 , thereby to mechanically couple the light diffuser to the coupling member.9. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , further comprising:an earpiece; andwiring coupling the earpiece to the electronics enclosure, ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SLEEP INTERVENTION EQUIPMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210008333A1
Автор: Chen Yao, FU Bao, Li Yi, Zhang Feng
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A sleep intervention equipment, system and method are provided. The sleep intervention equipment includes a physical sign detection device, a first processor, and a sleep intervention device. The first processor is communicatively connected to the physical sign detection device and the sleep intervention device, respectively. The physical sign detection device is configured to detect a user's physical information without touching the user, and send the physical information to the first processor. The first processor is configured to determine a sleep stage and/or breath state of the user according to the physical information, and send a corresponding control instruction to the sleep intervention device according to the sleep stage and/or breath state of the user. The sleep intervention device is configured to perform a corresponding sleep intervention behavior in response to the control instruction. The sleep stage includes a waking state, an approaching waking state, or a sleep state. 1. A sleep intervention equipment , comprising a physical sign detection device , a first processor , and a sleep intervention device , the first processor being communicatively connected to the physical sign detection device and the sleep intervention device , respectively; whereinthe physical sign detection device is configured to detect a user's physical information without touching the user, and send the physical information to the first processor;the first processor is configured to determine a sleep stage and/or breath state of the user according to the physical information, and send a corresponding control instruction to the sleep intervention device according to the sleep stage and/or breath state of the user; andthe sleep intervention device is configured to perform a corresponding sleep intervention behavior in response to the control instruction;wherein the sleep stage comprises a waking state, an approaching waking state, or a sleep state.2. The sleep intervention ...

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Номер записи: 69
14-01-2021 дата публикации

NON-PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TREATING THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA

Номер: US20210008335A1
Автор: HANBURY Richard
Принадлежит: SANA HEALTH, INC.

Non-pharmaceutical systems and methods of treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia are described. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli. 1. A method of treating fibromyalgia , comprising:administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:treating one or more symptoms of fibromyalgia, wherein the one or more symptoms are selected from a group including anxiety, pain, depression, and one or more sleep disorders.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes an amplitude modulated light source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes a sinusoidally varying light source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more auditory stimuli includes an amplitude modulated audio frequency.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensory stimulus includes two or more sensory stimuli patterns.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the two or more sensory stimuli patterns includes a first stimuli pattern comprising a first pulse frequency and a second stimuli pattern comprising a second pulse frequency.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first pulse frequency and the second pulse frequency is between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first stimuli pattern includes a pulse frequency between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz; andwherein the second stimuli ...

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Номер записи: 70
27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING NEURAL ACTIVITY

Номер: US20220023583A1
Автор: NOFTSKER Russell
Принадлежит: SYMBOLICS INC.

A method and apparatus for stimulating neural activity in the brain of a user of an apparatus with a display screen by causing at least one portion of the display screen to flicker in a controlled manner and utilizing the apparatus to measure an effect on a user exposed to the flicker for a time. 1. A portable apparatus for stimulating neural activity in the brain of a user , comprising:a video display and an audio output;a processor in the portable apparatus that is capable of controlling the video display to flicker the display with light pulses at a pulse frequency and capable of controlling the audio output to emit audio pulses at a pulse frequency, for an adjustable exposure time period, to produce an effect on the brain of the user of the portable apparatus; andan effect processor for measuring the effect on the brain of the user exposed to the audio pulses after the adjustable exposure time period has elapsed without also measuring the effect on the brain of the user during the adjustable exposure time period.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is capable of running apps and wherein the effect processor runs an app for measuring the effect on the brain of the user exposed to the audio pulses after the adjustable exposure time period has elapsed without also measuring the effect on the brain of the user during the adjustable exposure time period.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is a smartphone.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is a tablet.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the user is exposed to the audio pulses by at least one headphone.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the user is exposed to the audio pulses by at least one speaker.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the audio pulse frequency is 35-45 Hz.8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the audio pulse frequency is about 40 Hz.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELATONIN SECRETION AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE SUITABLE FOR BEING APPLIED IN LIGHT THERAPY FOR TREATING SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

Номер: US20210008387A1
Автор: JOU JWO-HUEI
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Disclosures of the present invention describe a method for inhibiting melatonin secretion. In the present invention, an illumination device is particularly configured for emitting an illumination light with a specific wavelength that is in a range between 581 nm and 590 nm, and a variety of experimental data have proved that the illumination light functions as a melatonin secretion inhibitor. Therefore, the illumination device of the present invention is evidenced to be suitable for use in light therapy, so as to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by way of inhibiting melatonin secretion. Briefly speaking, after a SAD patient receives the irradiation of the illumination light having wavelength ranged in 581-590 nm for a treatment course, the SAD patient is eventually leaded to stay in good spirits and a stable condition of emotion, thereby curing the abnormal symptoms of sleepiness and emotional disorder. 1. A method for inhibiting melatonin secretion , comprising following steps:providing a light source comprising a first lighting unit, wherein the first lighting unit is configured for emitting a first light with a first wavelength in a range between 581 nm and 590 nm;controlling the light source to emit an illumination comprising the first light; andletting the illumination light function as an melatonin secretion inhibitor by guiding the illumination light to irradiate a seasonal affective disorder (SAD) patient.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source further comprises:a second lighting unit for emitting a second light with a second wavelength in a range between 450 nm and 580 nm; anda third lighting unit for emitting a third light with a third wavelength in a range between 591 nm and 600 nm;wherein the illumination light provided by the light source consists of the first light, the second light and the third light, and having a maximum color temperature of 1500K.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting unit is further configured to ...

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Номер записи: 72
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Digital command prompting device for dementia patients using augmented reality

Номер: US20190009049A1
Автор: Candy Katrina Goff
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The digital command prompting device for dementia patients using augmented reality is an aid is to help all people, especially those who have special needs particularly individuals who have diminished or diminishing function of their brain. The device is predominately mobile but can also be stationary and can be programmed by receiving and selecting pre-set commands to operate and assist a user with their daily living standards or needs but is particularly adapted for use when a user is having a disorientation episode as to place and time. The device also has other various features including an illuminated display panel, a GPS tracking capability, an alarm, an illumination element, solar panel and battery backup components, time and date clocks, is provided water resistance covers and/or material, among other things. The device may be used within the home environment, outdoor environment or a restricted environment, e.g. aged care facility, hospital, pre-school or school. 1: A digital command prompting device using augmented reality for assisting and orienting a user during a disorientation episode comprisingmeans for electronically communicating said device with an electronic appliance and wherein the device can be activated by the user and further whereinthe device is provided with means which can send and receive electronic signals and further whereinthe device is provided with means to produce a wireless signal which is transmittable to the mobile electronic appliance and further wherein said electronic appliance is provided with a computer processing application software which can process any signal received by the device and further wherein the computer processing application software can produce a visual display on the electronic appliance to inform or command the user to respond to a question for assisting in the orientation of the user during a disorientation episode.2: The digital command prompting device of further provided with means for transmitting to ...

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Номер записи: 73
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR GENERATING ALTERNATING MAGNETIC FIELDS FOR INDUCING EDDY CURRENTS IN AN ORGAISM

Номер: US20190009101A1
Автор: NEUWIRTH Gerald
Принадлежит: CLEANHEARING INC.

A device for generating alternating magnetic fields for inducing eddy currents in an organism in order to treat tinnitus comprising a head part, a current source, a controller, and one or more coils. At least one coil has at least two layers with a different winding, whereby alternating magnetic fields can be generated more effectively for inducing eddy currents in an organism in order to treat tinnitus. 2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one coil comprises at least one layer with an orthocyclic winding and at least one layer with a helical winding.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one coil comprises a plurality of adjacent layers each with orthocyclic and helical windings.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one coil is disposed in or on a headphone claim 1 , and in or on an ear cup of the headphone.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein two coils are each assigned to each ear on different height levels.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the coils assigned to each ear are operated in a push-pull mode.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises an astable multivibrator with at least one transistor claim 1 , and at least one bipolar iron-core coil for emitting the alternating fields.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the frequency is selected between 3 and 15 Hz.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein digital wobbling of the frequency by ±50% claim 1 , is provided.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a low-voltage direct voltage source claim 1 , a 9 volt direct voltage source claim 1 , is provided as a voltage supply.11. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises at least one LCD display.12. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device additionally comprises an input device and a display device.13. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device additionally comprises loudspeakers for sound output.14. The ...

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Номер записи: 74
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Methods and systems for sleep management

Номер: US20200009349A1
Автор: Alberto Zaffaroni, Colin LAWLOR, Conor Heneghan, Damien O'Rourke, David Mulligan, Gareth Mcdarby, Luke Gahan, Marc Lavelle, Matthew Norton, Paul Phillips, Redmond SHOULDICE, Stephen Mcmahon
Принадлежит: Resmed Sensor Technologies Ltd

A processing system includes methods to promote sleep. The system may include a monitor such as a non-contact motion sensor from which sleep information may be determined. User sleep information, such as sleep stages, hypnograms, sleep scores, mind recharge scores and body scores, may be recorded, evaluated and/or displayed for a user. The system may further monitor ambient and/or environmental conditions corresponding to sleep sessions. Sleep advice may be generated based on the sleep information, user queries and/or environmental conditions from one or more sleep sessions. Communicated sleep advice may include content to promote good sleep habits and/or detect risky sleep conditions. In some versions of the system, any one or more of a bedside unit 3000 sensor module, a smart processing device, such as a smart phone or smart device 3002 , and network servers may be implemented to perform the methodologies of the system.

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Номер записи: 75
08-01-2015 дата публикации

TIMING CONTROL FOR PAIRED PLASTICITY

Номер: US20150012054A1
Автор: CAULLER Larry, ENGINEER Nazer, KILGARD Michael P., McIntyre Rodriguez Christa, ROSSELLINI Will
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Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. 1. A system , comprising:a therapeutic training interface configured to provide tone based therapy to a patient;a vagus nerve interface configured to provide stimulation to a vagus nerve of the patient, whereinthe system is configured to control stimulation to the vagus nerve and control the providing of the tone based therapy such that the stimulation to the vagus nerve and the providing of the tone based therapy is synchronized.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the system is configured to control the therapeutic training interface to apply a series of audible tones to the patient in synchrony with the stimulation to the vagus nerve.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the system is configured to control the therapeutic training interface and the vagus nerve interface such that at least one audible tone is provided to the patient followed by a waiting period followed the providing of at least one audible tone to the patient and such that respective at least one vagus nerve simulations are paired with the at least one audible tones.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the system is configured to control the therapeutic training interface and the vagus nerve interface such that at least one audible tone is provided to the patient followed by a waiting period followed the providing of at least one audible tone to the patient and such that respective at least one vagus nerve simulations are paired with the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 76
27-01-2022 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220030690A1
Автор: AOKI Saki, KOSHIMIZU Takanori, SUZUKA Yuko
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An environmental control method, including: receiving settings of a favorite emission color of light that the subject likes and an unfavorite emission color of light that the subject does not like; and switching between first control and second control at a predetermined timing, the first control making a function of a sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over a function of a parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by causing an indirect lighting apparatus disposed in a space in which a subject is located and capable of changing an emission color of light to emit light having the unfavorite emission color of the subject received, the second control making the function of the sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over the function of the parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by casing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the favorite emission color of the subject received. 1. An environmental control system , comprising:an indirect lighting apparatus which is disposed in a space in which a subject is located and is capable of changing an emission color of light;a setting apparatus which receives settings of a favorite emission color of light that the subject likes and an unfavorite emission color of light that the subject does not like; anda control apparatus which switches between first control and second control at a predetermined timing, the first control making a function of a sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over a function of a parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by causing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the unfavorite emission color of the subject received by the setting apparatus, the second control making the function of the sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over the function of the parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by casing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the favorite emission color of the subject ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for Cognitive and Sensory Stimulation

Номер: US20160012747A1
Автор: GARRUES REMIREZ Joaquin Luis
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A system and method for cognitive and sensory stimulation, which facilitates the personalised and coordinated stimulation of users at a sensory and cognitive level, in order to prevent any type of dementia or pathology, or any type of dementia developed with normal or pathological ageing, said system comprising a processing unit in data communication with display means, at least one user interface and sensory stimulation means, the processing unit being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface and cognitive and/or sensory interaction with a user, in which the sensory stimulation means are configured to stimulate at least one visual, tactile, olfactory or sound field, or a combination thereof, of the user. 111121221122. A system for cognitive and sensory stimulation () , characterised by the fact that it comprises a processing unit () in data communication with display means () , at least one user interface () and sensory stimulation means , the processing unit () being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface () and the cognitive and/or sensory interaction with a user , in which the sensory stimulation means are configured to stimulate at least one visual , tactile , olfactory or sound field of the user or a combination thereof.211121221122. A system for cognitive and sensory stimulation () , characterised by the fact that is comprises a processing unit () in data communication with display means () , at least one user interface () and sensory stimulation means , the processing unit () being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface () and cognitive or sensory interaction with a user , wherein the sensory ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Eyewear System for Monitoring and Modifying Nutritional Intake

Номер: US20160012749A1
Автор: Connor Robert A.
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This invention is an eyewear-based system and device for monitoring and modifying a person's nutritional intake. This invention can comprise eyewear with an imaging member which automatically records images of food when the person consumes food. These food images are automatically analyzed to estimate the type and quantity of food. This invention can also comprise a nutritional intake modification component which modifies the person's nutritional intake based on the type and quantity of food. This invention can reduce a person's nutritional intake of unhealthy types and/or quantities of food without reducing their nutritional intake of healthy types and/or quantities of food. It can serve as part of an overall system for better nutrition, weight management, and improved health. 1. An eyewear-based system and device for monitoring a person's nutritional intake comprising:eyeglasses, wherein these eyeglasses further comprise at least one camera, wherein this camera automatically takes pictures or records images of food when a person is consuming food and wherein these food pictures or images are automatically analyzed to estimate the type and quantity of food.2. An eyewear-based system and device for monitoring and modifying a person's nutritional intake comprising:eyewear, wherein this eyewear further comprises at least one imaging member, wherein this imaging member automatically takes pictures or records images of food when a person is consuming food, and wherein these food pictures or images are automatically analyzed to estimate the type and quantity of food;a data processing unit; anda nutritional intake modification component, wherein this component modifies the person's nutritional intake based on the type and quantity of food.3. An eyewear-based system and device for monitoring and modifying a person's nutritional intake comprising:a support member which is configured to be worn on a person's head;at least one optical member which is configured to be held in ...

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Номер записи: 79
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Portable devices and methods for providing scents

Номер: US20150014429A1
Автор: Zachary David Rome
Принадлежит: Woodpecker Laboratories LLC

The present technology is directed to devices and methods for providing scents to a user—in particular, in a portable way that can dispense a plurality of scents to an individual user based on the individual user's personal preferences or needs.

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Номер записи: 80
03-02-2022 дата публикации

NOISE CANCELLATION FOR BALANCE PROSTHESIS

Номер: US20220031996A1
Автор: Pesch Joerg, Van den Heuvel Koen Erik
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A system is provided which includes at least one first sensor subsystem configured to be worn on or implanted within a recipient's head and to generate first signals indicative of motion of the head and vibrational noise experienced by the recipient. The system further includes at least one second sensor subsystem spaced from the at least one first sensor subsystem. The second sensor subsystem is configured to generate second signals at least partially indicative of the vibrational noise experienced by the recipient. The system further includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive the first signals and the second signals, to filter the first signals in response at least in part to the second signals, and to generate third signals indicative of the motion of the head. 1. A system comprising:at least one first sensor subsystem configured to be worn on or implanted within a recipient's head and to generate first signals indicative of motion of the head and vibrational noise experienced by the recipient;at least one second sensor subsystem spaced from the at least one first sensor subsystem, the second sensor subsystem configured to generate second signals at least partially indicative of the vibrational noise experienced by the recipient; andsignal processing circuitry configured to receive the first signals and the second signals, to filter the first signals in response at least in part to the second signals, and to generate third signals indicative of the motion of the head.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one first sensor subsystem and the at least one second sensor subsystem comprises a plurality of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first sensor subsystem comprises at least one accelerometer and the first signals are at least partially indicative of accelerations of the head.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first sensor subsystem comprises ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Immersive distraction therapy

Номер: US20220031997A1
Автор: Adria Abella Villafranca, Erika Petersen, Joseph Sanford, Kevin SEXTON, Mohamed Abdeldayem
Принадлежит: BioVentures LLC

Disclosed herein is an immersive distraction apparatus including an attachment portion including an engagement element and a front plate having two cut outs fitting lenses therein and a base portion coupled with the attachment portion having a display aperture sized to receive a device. The immersive distraction apparatus mountable on a surgical head frame using one or more connectors such that an immersive distraction therapy can be provided to a patient undergoing surgery via a virtual reality environment.

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Номер записи: 82
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Sound Disturbance Inhibition System

Номер: US20220031998A1
Автор: SCHNITTA Bonnie S
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A partial enclosure for inhibiting sound passing into and out of the partial enclosure includes an absorber-barrier or an absorber-barrier-absorber, each made from sound absorbing material and sound barrier material and arranged to form the partial enclosure. The enclosure also includes an adaptive frequency matched sound-masking system. The absorber-barrier or absorbed-barrier-absorber is positioned to block or inhibit unwanted sound from various positions of a source of the unwanted sound, or motion of the source of the unwanted sound. The adaptive frequency matched sound-masking system includes a sound generating device arranged on or in the partial enclosure to emit anti-noise signal to cancel or inhibit the unwanted sound. 118-. (canceled)19. A noise reducing system , comprising:an acoustic partial enclosure constructed with a sheet of an acoustic material formed with at least one sound absorbing layer that has sufficient transmission loss to reduce noise going in or coming out of said partial enclosure so that said noise is no longer a significant disturbance;said acoustic partial enclosure configured to block or inhibit unwanted sound from entering said acoustic partial enclosure from a source of said unwanted sound located proximate the partial enclosure, or from a source of the unwanted sound inside the partial enclosure even if the source is moving and as the moving source moves proximate the partial enclosure; andwherein the opening of the acoustic partial enclosure is sufficiently large to allow airflow necessary for an animal to breathe, but small enough to significantly reduce the number of direct noise paths entering or exiting the partial enclosure.20. The noise reducing system of claim 19 , wherein the partial enclosure is formed with the at least one sound absorbing layer combined claim 19 , layered claim 19 , or integral with at least one sound barrier layer;wherein the acoustic partial enclosure is positioned to inhibit noise emanating from a ...

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Номер записи: 83
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SLEEP-INDUCING TOY

Номер: US20220031999A1
Автор: BLOKKER Lotta, GMELIG Lucas Georg Balthasar
Принадлежит: O'POPPY B.V.

The present invention relates to a vibration module for a sleep-inducing toy, the module comprising a vibration apparatus configured to produce a mechanical vibration generating at least two different frequencies for transferring via a medium to a user; to the sleep-inducing toy, and to a method and for inducing and/or maintain sleep for comforting a person. 1. A vibration module for a sleep-inducing toy , the module comprising a vibration apparatus configured to produce a mechanical vibration generating at least two mechanical waves of different frequencies for transferring via a medium to a user.2. The vibration module for a sleep-inducing toy according to claim 1 , wherein the frequencies produce both a sound and a vibration.3. The vibration module according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical vibration generates at least one undertone in the range of from 100 up to 160 Hz claim 1 , and at least one overtone with a frequency in the audible range claim 1 , preferably in the range of from 200 up to 300 Hz.4. The vibration module according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical vibration generates at least one frequency in the range of from 40 up to 45 Hz claim 1 , and at least one frequency in the audible range claim 1 , preferably in the range of from 60 up to 65 Hz.5. The vibration module according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical vibration generates at least three frequencies in the range of from 40 to 45 Hz claim 1 , of from 60 and up to 65 Hz claim 1 , and of from 90 and up to and including 100 Hz claim 1 , respectively.6. The vibration module according to claim 1 , further comprising a controller claim 1 , wherein the vibration module is operatively connected to the controller.7. The vibration module according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric power source claim 1 , preferably a rechargeable electric battery claim 1 , optionally comprising an induction charger.8. The vibration module according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a bar-type ...

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Номер записи: 84
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Enhanced treatment of brain disorders utilizing coordinated negative suppressive stimulation and related devices designed to achieve treatment

Номер: US20220032084A1
Автор: Fredric Schiffer
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed to enhanced methods of treating brain disorders, and devices suitable to implement these methods. In particular, the methods of treatment and related devices of the present invention utilize the coordinated application of negative suppressive stimulation of the brain hemisphere with the more negative valence in combination with transcranially applied light energy to the lateral forehead to activate the underlying cortex of the brain hemisphere with the more positive valence, e.g., synergistically. In addition, such methods and devices may be suitable to address co-morbid brain disorders (e.g., psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression) in a more effective manner.

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Номер записи: 85
19-01-2017 дата публикации

CUSTOMIZED ANXIETY THERAPY DEVICE

Номер: US20170014595A1
Автор: Heath Colleen
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A Customized Anxiety Therapy Device is designed to encourage tranquil, seated, repetitive behavior by Alzheimer's patients, dementia patients, and Autism Spectrum Disorder patients. The Customized Anxiety Therapy Device is constructed from a planar flexible material, upon which a plurality of differently colored and textured regions are durably fastened. A plurality of small tokens, which are easily handled and manipulated, are durably attached to the regions. A patient survey is included to identify tokens that are especially attractive or meaningful to the patient. 1. A Customized Anxiety Therapy Device comprising a planar flexible material base; a plurality of colored and textured regions , constructed from flexible material and durably attached to said planar flexible material base; a plurality of tokens durably attached to said plurality of colored and textured regions , wherein the tokens , though durably attached , are free to be used and moved about said Custom Anxiety Therapy Device; said Customized Anxiety Therapy Device being designed and constructed using a patient survey; and said Customized Anxiety Therapy Device being of a size and shape to cover most an adult's seated lap.2. The invention in claim 1 , wherein said planar flexible material base has at least four (4) coplanar edges.3. The invention in claim 2 , wherein the planar flexible material base is constructed from material comprising cotton (including denim) claim 2 , wool claim 2 , ramie claim 2 , silk claim 2 , flax claim 2 , leather claim 2 , rayon claim 2 , dacron (polyethylene terephthalate a.k.a. PET) claim 2 , polyester claim 2 , polyethylene claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , nylon claim 2 , or a blend or combination of one or more of the preceding.4. The invention in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of colored and textured regions completely overlays and covers said planar flexible material base.5. The invention in claim 4 , wherein said plurality of colored and textured regions are ...

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Номер записи: 86
18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MOOD DISORDERS

Номер: US20180014769A1
Автор: Soza Ana Maria
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A method and apparatus for diagnosing and/or treating mood disorders, such as depression, is provided. Right vestibular function in subjects diagnosed with a mood disorder is diminished compared with subjects who do not have a mood disorder. Accordingly, a method and apparatus for determining right vestibular function in a subject is provided, from which a diagnosis of a mood disorder may be determined. Stimulation of the vestibular system of a subject diagnosed with a mood disorder may reduce symptoms of the mood disorder in the subject. A method and apparatus for registering a subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system and providing therapeutic vestibular stimulation based on the subject's response is provided. A subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system may be based on measurements of nystagmus in the subject. 1105-. (canceled)106. A method of treating a mood disorder in a subject , the method comprising:(a) applying diagnostic vestibular stimulation to a subject;(b) registering the subject's response to the diagnostic vestibular stimulation, said registering comprising measuring an asymmetry between a right side of the subject's vestibular system and a left side of the subject's vestibular system; and(c) treating the mood disorder in the subject by applying therapeutic vestibular stimulation to the subject using at least one apparatus, the therapeutic vestibular stimulation determined using at least one processor based on the asymmetry measured in response to the diagnostic vestibular stimulation,wherein the therapeutic vestibular stimulation is configured to stimulate the left side of the subject's vestibular system and the right side of the subject's vestibular system in a different manner, andwherein the different manner between said stimulation of the left side of the subject's vestibular system and the right side of the subject's vestibular system is determined, by the at least one processor, based on the registered response ...

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Номер записи: 87
18-01-2018 дата публикации

EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER DISEASE AND MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Номер: US20180014772A1
Автор: DOLEV Iftach, FOGEL Hilla
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Methods, systems and devices for detecting and treating cognitive impairment conditions by inducing stimulation to a predetermined region of the brain and measuring neural activity response to the stimulation and evaluating a neuroplasticity of neural-structures in a predetermined brain region, then stimulating the predetermined brain region to treat the cognitive impairment condition. 1. A method for assessing and treating a cognitive impairment condition of a subject , the method comprising:inducing an examinatorial/diagnostic stimulation to a predetermined brain region of the subject;measuring a neural activity response to the examinatorial stimulation;evaluating a neuroplasticity of neural-structures in the predetermined brain regions based on the neural activity response to the examinatorial stimulation;assessing a cognitive impairment condition of the subject based on the evaluated neuroplasticity; andinducing a treatment stimulation to the predetermined brain region based on the evaluated neuroplasticity of the neural structures in the predetermined brain region to treat the assessed cognitive impairment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cognitive impairment condition comprises Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) claim 1 , a neurodegenerative condition or Alzheimer's disease.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined brain region is selected from a group comprising: entorhinal cortex claim 1 , perirhinal cortex claim 1 , prefrontal cortex claim 1 , inferior temporal cortex claim 1 , Para hippocampal entorhinal cortex claim 1 , prefrontal cortex claim 1 , posterior cingulate and retrosplenial cortex.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein inducing an examinatorial stimulation to a predetermined brain region of the subject comprises utilizing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein inducing an examinatorial stimulation to a predetermined brain region of the subject comprises providing the ...

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Номер записи: 88
21-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method to monitor and assist individual's sleep

Номер: US20160015315A1
Автор: Auphan Raphael, Buard Nadine, Dusanter Florent, Gautier Julien, Hutchings Cédric, Rechke Bastien, Yang Ruiyi
Принадлежит: WITHINGS

A sleep assist system to monitor and assist the user's sleep, comprising a bedside device positioned near the user's bed, the bedside device comprising a loudspeaker and a light source and optionally a microphone, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a control unit, an air quality sensor, a display unit, a user interface. The sleep assist system further comprises a first sensing unit positioned in the user's bed and comprising one or more sensors adapted to sense at least pressure and/or changes in pressure exerted by the user lying in the bed. The system monitors the user's sleep, assesses the user's sleep cycles and the phase of sleep cycle, and provides the user with at least one light and sound program, the light and sound program being based on the assessment of the user's sleep cycles and the phase of sleep cycle.

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Номер записи: 89
17-01-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VAPORIZING MATERIALS

Номер: US20190014824A1
Автор: Londano Joshua, Panther James, Panther Jason, YAZBECK Daniel
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A portable device, and more particularly a portable device for vaporizing materials such as oils for inhalation. Also, methods for vaporizing materials and methods of operating portable vaporizing devices. In addition, networks for providing operational features and/or instructions for operation of vaporizing devices and for monitoring and collecting operational data. In preferred embodiments, a vaporizing device and/or methods for operating a vaporizing device wherein the vaporizing device includes one or more of the following features: security features to regulate operation of the device; automatic detection of vaporizing material identity; user experience monitoring and data collection; and/or temperature adjustment of vaporizing material based on detected material for vaporization. 1. A method for monitoring and regulating a user's consumption of vaporizing materials comprising:providing a vaporizing device including at least one flow meter and heating element associated therewith;providing at least one computer processor and at least one computer readable medium in communication with said computer processor; the computer readable medium and the computer processor being communicably connected to a network; the computer readable medium including, stored thereon, a set of computer readable and executable instructions for processing by the computer processor, the computer readable and executable instructions being defined to permit control of the parameters of vaporizer usage and being defined to permit data monitoring of said vaporizer usage; the computer readable and executable instructions also defining a vaporizer end user interface, comprised of graphical user interface components;providing one or more data input devices configured to permit one or more users to input data, in the form of transmittable data, corresponding to vaporizing device usage, for storage, for analysis, or for transmission to a monitoring entity;providing one or more display screens ...

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Номер записи: 90
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE, AN ARTICLE FOR USE THEREWITH AND A METHOD OF IDENTIFYING AN ARTICLE

Номер: US20210015162A1
Автор: CHAN Justin Han Yang, KORUS Anton, MOLONEY Patrick
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An aerosol delivery device includes a chamber for receiving an article including an aerosolizable material for delivery by the aerosol delivery device, a transmitter, a receiver spaced apart from the transmitter, and a processor. The processor is configured to: cause the transmitter to transmit a first signal to the receiver at least partially through an article in the chamber in use, so that the receiver receives a second signal, wherein the second signal is the first signal altered by interaction with a signal altering component of the article, and determine article data from the second signal. An article includes an aerosolizable material; and a signal altering component. The signal altering component is configured to alter a first signal transmitted at least partially through the article into a second signal indicative of article data. 1. An aerosol delivery device comprising:a chamber for receiving an article comprising an aerosolizable material for delivery by the aerosol delivery device;a transmitter;a receiver spaced apart from the transmitter; and cause the transmitter to transmit a first signal to the receiver at least partially through an article in the chamber in use, so that the receiver receives a second signal, wherein the second signal is the first signal altered by interaction with a signal altering component of the article, and', 'determine article data from the second signal., 'a processor, wherein the processor is configured to2. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the second signal comprises an identifier of the signal altering component claim 1 , and the processor is configured to determine the article data based on the identifier.3. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine an alteration to the first signal by comparing the first signal and the second signal claim 1 , wherein the determined alteration is associated with the article data.4. The aerosol delivery device of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 91
15-01-2015 дата публикации

MOTION SICKNESS DEVICE

Номер: US20150018601A1
Автор: Braun George Robert
Принадлежит: GSMO PTY LTD.

An electrically powered device () including an insertion component () for insertion into the ear cavity of a user, the device () including at least one inductor () operatively connected to a control circuit (), the control circuit () providing electrical energy to the at least one inductor () wherein the insertion component () includes the at least one inductor () such that when in use, the at least one inductor () is in close proximity to the inner ear of the user. 1. An electrically powered device having an insertion component for insertion into an ear cavity of a user comprising:at least one inductor operatively connected to a control circuit, the control circuit providing electrical energy to the at least one inductor,wherein the insertion component includes the at least one inductor such that when in use, the at least one inductor is in close proximity to an inner ear of the user.2. An electrically powered device according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit controls supply of electrical energy to the at least one inductor such that electrical energy is supplied in pulses.3. An electrically powered device according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit includes an adjustment means operable by the user claim 1 , the adjustment means controlling the supply of electrical energy to the at least one inductor.4. An electrically powered device according to claim 3 , wherein the adjustment means controls amplitude of the electrical energy supplied to the at least one inductor.5. An electrically powered device according to claim 3 , wherein the adjustment means is operable to control frequency of the supply of electrical energy to the at least one inductor.6. An electrically powered device according to claim 3 , wherein the adjustment means is included in a remote control device and communicates control signals by infrared or radio frequency communication.7. An electrically powered device according to claim 1 , further comprising a micro-controller computing ...

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Номер записи: 92
16-01-2020 дата публикации

DIGITAL VIRTUAL LIMB AND BODY INTERACTION

Номер: US20200016363A1
Автор: Macri Vincent James, Macri Vincent John, Zilber Paul
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Methods and systems for pre-action training are described. In an aspect, a method is presented for constructing a user-controllable image comprising obtain anatomical and physiological data associated with a body, storing the anatomical and physiological data in a database; and creating the user-controllable image based on the stored anatomical and physiological data. At least a moveable portion of the user-controllable image may be constructed to move based on input from a user. Victims of stroke, TBI, or other neurological setbacks may pre-train their nervous system for use of one or more injured body parts. The methods and systems described provide pre-action training control of non-virtual prostheses, exoskeleton body parts, powered orthotic devices, robots or other motile or audiovisual output devices used to improve therapy, rehabilitation, and in some circumstances to lessen or prevent blood clots. Therapy may be remotely delivered. 1providing an apparatus to the user having one or more self-teaching virtual training games stored therein that, upon execution, simulate at least one physical action using one or more controllable digital anatomical virtual extremities;creating the one or more digital anatomical virtual extremities; each said digital anatomical virtual extremity being configured to the user by storing measured user anatomical data and measured user physiological data in a database and creating an extremity model based on a model data derived from said anatomical and physiological data;constructing one or more pre-coded digital anatomical virtual extremities having a series of pre-determined movement actions;displaying on a display device the one or more digital anatomical virtual extremities;displaying on the display device the one or more pre-coded digital anatomical virtual extremities;receiving, from an input device controlled by the user, inputs that control the simulated physical action of the one or more digital anatomical virtual ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-01-2020 дата публикации

FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE FOR REDUCING PREOPERATIVE AND PRENATAL ANXIETY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20200016364A1
Автор: CHENG Xiao, FANG Yinfang, KUANG Shaolong, LI Fangxia, TANG Yucun, Wu Shuai, YU Shumei
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The invention discloses a functional electrical stimulation device including a headset, an electrical stimulation patch, an LED display screen, a circuit board, a rechargeable battery and a wireless terminal, and a method for using same. Two headphone bodies are symmetrically disposed on the headset, the circuit board and rechargeable battery are respectively mounted on the headphone bodies, and a music control button and an electrical stimulation mode and time control button are mounted on the two headphone bodies respectively. Two electrical stimulation patches are mounted on a middle portion of the headset, two LED display screens are respectively mounted on the two electrical stimulation patches. An audio decoder chip, a button control module, a power switch, an electrical stimulation generation module, a wireless communications module and a charging port are disposed on the circuit board, and the wireless terminal is independently disposed and in wireless communication with the circuit board. 1. A functional electrical stimulation device for reducing preoperative and prenatal anxiety , comprising a headset , an electrical stimulation patch , an LED display screen , a circuit board , a rechargeable battery , and a wireless terminal , whereintwo headphone bodies are symmetrically disposed on the headset, the circuit board and the rechargeable battery are respectively mounted on the two headphone bodies, and a music control button and an electrical stimulation mode and time control button are further mounted on the two headphone bodies, respectively;two electrical stimulation patches are symmetrically mounted at an interval on a middle portion of the headset, and two LED display screens are respectively mounted on the two electrical stimulation patches;an audio decoder chip, a button control module, a power switch, an electrical stimulation generation module, a wireless communication module, and a charging port are disposed on the circuit board, the music control ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS CONTROL USING A BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

Номер: US20210016030A1
Автор: Cresswell Fiona Elizabeth, Kuriger Donald Roy, Thompson James Malcolm
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A breathing gases supply apparatus can comprise a blower and breathing circuit for delivering breathing gases to a patient. The apparatus also can comprise a first controller , the controller configured to receive input from at least one sensor - indicative of patient breathing, and a transmitter configured to communicate with the controller and transmit control signals to an electronic apparatus . The controller can be configured to determine sleep in a patient based on the occurrence of a breathing pattern indicative of sleep, detected from the input received from the sensor - and upon determining sleep, operate the transmitter to send a control signal to control an electronic apparatus 1. (canceled)2. A breathing gases supply apparatus comprising: a blower, the blower comprising a fan driven by an electric motor;', 'a pressure sensor downstream to the fan; and', 'a flow sensor downstream or upstream to the fan, the pressure sensor and the flow sensor configured to measure a pressure and flow of gases breathed by or supplied to a user;, 'a positive airway pressure device, the device includinga controller configured to receive input indicative of patient breathing from one or both of the pressure sensor or the flow sensor; anda transmitter remote from the positive airway pressure device, the transmitter configured to communicate with the controller and transmit a control signal to an electronic apparatus that is different from the breathing gases supply apparatus, determine a sleep state in the user based on an occurrence of a breathing pattern indicative of sleep, detected from the input received from one or both of the pressure sensor or the flow sensor, and', 'upon determining the sleep state, operate the transmitter to send a control signal to control the electronic apparatus,, 'wherein the controller is configured towherein the breathing pattern indicative of sleep is a sleep disorder breathing (SDB) event, the SDB event comprising one or more of a flow ...

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Номер записи: 95
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DYNAMIC ILLUMINATION AND TEMPORALLY COORDINATED SPECTRAL CONTROL AND BIOLOGICAL DIMMING

Номер: US20200016365A1
Автор: Soler Robert
Принадлежит: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC

Lighting systems and methods for providing biologically optimized illumination throughout the day are disclosed. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing, rich in melanopic flux and that reduce blue light hazard exposure are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention relating to specific spectra of illumination containing high or low amounts of melanopic light, spectrally and spatially tunable LED lighting systems, programmed and automated controllers for temporally controlling bio-effective illumination, and dimming circuitry for tuning the spectral output of lighting devices are also disclosed. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of facilitating circadian rhythm regulation , the method comprising:providing a light engine, wherein the light engine comprises i) a first LED module that emits white light, ii) a second LED module that emits light having a first peak emission intensity between 470 nm and 490 nm and a second peak emission intensity centered on 660 nm, and iii) a third LED module that emits a narrow band illumination in a wavelength band between 410 nm and 430 nm, wherein the light from the second LED module and the third LED module are emitted in an upward direction;adjusting a current flow to the second LED module such that an intensity of the light emitted between 470 nm to 490 nm is increased toward a daily maximum level during a first portion of a photoperiod, thereby providing illumination rich in melanopic light during a second portion of the photoperiod;adjusting the current flow to the second LED module such that the intensity of the light emitted between 470 nm to 490 nm is decreased during a third portion of the photoperiod, thereby providing illumination depleted in melanopic light during a fourth portion of the photoperiod; andadjusting a current flow to the third LED module such that the narrow band illumination is generated for a time period not exceeding 60 minutes ...

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Номер записи: 96
21-01-2021 дата публикации

PERSONAL THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SENSORY STIMULATION

Номер: US20210016051A1
Автор: Gornto Jason S.
Принадлежит: Custom Training Solutions LLC

A personal therapy system includes a sensory stimulation pack having a heating device and/or a scent-emitting device, and a holder including a holder body receiving the sensory stimulation pack within a cavity. The holder body has two disc-shaped body pieces releasably attachable to contain the sensory stimulation pack, and vents for outputting heat or scent from the cavity. Surfaces of the holder body have selectively smooth or not smooth textures for varied tactile stimulation of a user. 1. A personal therapy system comprising:a sensory stimulation pack including at least one of a heating device or a scent-emitting device;a holder including a holder body defining a center axis and having a first disc-shaped body piece, and a second disc-shaped body piece releasably attached to the first disc-shaped body piece;the first disc-shaped body piece and the second disc-shaped body piece each including a body wall having an inner surface, and an outer surface, and the inner surfaces forming a cavity receiving the sensory stimulation pack;the first disc-shaped body piece having a plurality of vents formed in the body wall thereof, for outputting heat or scent from the cavity produced, respectively, by the at least one of a heating device or a scent-emitting device;the outer surface of the first disc-shaped body piece forming a first outer touch surface having a smooth texture throughout and extending radially outward of, and circumferentially around, the center axis; andthe first disc-shaped body piece further including an outer peripheral wall depending axially downward from the body wall thereof, and including a peripheral surface forming a second outer touch surface, the second outer touch surface having a not smooth texture throughout and extending, at a uniform radial distance, circumferentially around the center axis.2. The system of wherein the body wall of the first disc-shaped body piece has a dome shape.3. The system of wherein the plurality of vents each define a ...

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Номер записи: 97
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AUGMENTED REALITY ENABLED MOTION SICKNESS REDUCTION

Номер: US20210016052A1
Автор: Bergen Paul, Delaney Mark, Grant Robert Huntington, Silverstein Zachary A.
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A method, computer system, and a computer program product for reducing a motion sickness episode experienced by a user. The present invention may include detecting a triggering environment associated with the user, wherein detection of such environment utilizes a plurality of analyzed data associated with a plurality of sensors. The present invention may then include extracting a piece of data associated with the environment in further association with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user. The present invention may also generate one or more responses based on the extracted piece of data associated with the motion sickness episode. The present invention may then implement the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode by utilizing an augmented reality (AR) device. The present invention may further include providing a piece of feedback associated with the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode. 1. A method for reducing a motion sickness episode experienced by a user , the method comprising:detecting a triggering environment associated with the user, wherein detection of a triggering environment utilizes a plurality of analyzed data associated with a plurality of sensors;extracting a piece of data associated with the detected triggering environment in further association with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user;generating one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user based on the extracted piece of data associated with the motion sickness episode;implementing the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode by utilizing an augmented reality (AR) device; andproviding a piece of feedback associated with the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the triggering environment associated with the user claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 98
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING ANXIETY

Номер: US20210016054A1
Автор: Gottlieb Bruce
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A system and method of reducing or eliminating anxiety has a display device, an anxiety producing stimuli, a biofeedback system, and relaxation therapy. The display device displays the anxiety producing stimuli for a client. When the client becomes stimulated due to the anxiety producing stimuli, the biofeedback systems alerts the client that their heart rate is increasing. Once the heart rate increases, the client will go through relaxation therapy until the client reaches a relaxed state. The client is then presented with the same anxiety producing stimuli. This is repeated until the client can endure the stimulation without an increase in anxiety. 1. A system for reducing or eliminating anxiety , comprising:a display device;an anxiety producing stimuli presented to a user on the display device;a biofeedback system to monitor the heart rate of the user and detect a raise in heart rate; andrelaxation therapy presented to the user on the display device when the heartrate increases to a predetermined threshold.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display device comprises a virtual reality device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display device comprises a speaker.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold is a rise of 3-5 heartbeats.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold is a rise of 2-6 heartbeats.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the relaxation therapy comprises a soft voice instructing the user through breathing techniques.7. The system of claim 1 , where the relaxation therapy comprises a visual nature scene.8. A system for reducing or eliminating anxiety claim 1 , comprising:a virtual reality device;an anxiety producing stimuli presented to a user on the virtual reality device;a biofeedback system comprising a heart rate monitor and microcontroller to monitor the heart rate of the user and detect a raise in heart rate; andwhen an increased heartrate is detected, presenting relaxation therapy to a user on the ...

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Номер записи: 99
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus For Correcting Circadian Rhythm And Method Thereof

Номер: US20200016427A1
Автор: DO Young Rag, OH Ji Hye
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The present disclosure provides a circadian rhythm correcting apparatus including a bio-illuminance measuring part configured to measure bio-illuminance of external light, a light source configured to irradiate light of a circadian wavelength band toward a retinal ganglion cell, a light source driver configured to drive the light source by supplying power to the light source, and a controller configured to control the light source driver on the basis of the bio-illuminance measured by the bio-illuminance measuring part, to correct the circadian rhythm. 1. A circadian rhythm correcting apparatus comprising:a bio-illuminance measuring part configured to measure bio-illuminance of external light;a light source configured to irradiate light of a circadian wavelength band toward a ganglion cell;a light source driver configured to drive the light source by supplying power to the light source; anda controller configured to control the light source driver on the basis of the bio-illuminance measured by the bio-illuminance measuring part.2. The circadian illuminance correcting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller compares the bio-illuminance with reference bio-illuminance and drives the light source driver when the bio-illuminance is lower than the reference bio-illuminance.3. The circadian illuminance correcting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller compares the bio-illuminance with reference bio-illuminance and outputs a control signal corresponding to a value of a difference between the bio-illuminance and the reference bio-illuminance to the light source driver.4. The circadian illuminance correcting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the light source driver adjusts an amount or application time of the power supplied to the light source on the basis of the control signal.5. The circadian illuminance correcting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the reference bio-illuminance is an illuminance value required to maintain a regular circadian rhythm claim 2 , and ...

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Номер записи: 100