Abstract: Aspects of musculoskeletal apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed. One aspect includes a brace that is wearable on a limb and operable to guide and support movements of a muscoskeletal joint of the limb; a plurality of multi-energy generators that are attachable to the brace at different treatment sites about the joint, each multi-energy generator comprising: a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types toward the joint at one of the treatment sites, each generator element being operable to output one of the plurality of different energy types, and a heat sink that dissipates excess heat into air surrounding the limb; and a structure that attaches the multi-energy generators to the brace and is operable when the brace is worn to press the energy generators toward the different treatment sites during the movements of the joint. Related apparatus, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: One aspect described herein is a data communication apparatus. The apparatus may comprise: electronic components operable to gather and output different types of physiological measurements associated with a user's chest, the electronic components comprising a multimodal sensor array, a transceiver, and a power source; and a housing that contains the electronic components and comprises an attachment element operable to maintain an alignment of the multimodal sensor array over the user's chest, wherein, when the housing is maintained over the user's chest, the multimodal sensor array is operable with the power source to measure the different types of physiological measurements, and the transceiver is operable with the power source and the sensor array to output the different types of physiological measurements to an external device. Related apparatus, devices, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: A device includes a body, a generator configured to be releasably secured to the body, and a resilient element. The body houses a power source, a processing unit, and a bus including an electrical connector. The generator at least partially includes an impact generator element and a heat generator element, the impact generator element and the heat generator element being independently operable to convert electricity into an impact energy and a heat flux, respectively, and to communicate the impact energy and the heat flux toward an area of skin. The impact generator element includes a drive mechanism, a piston, and a tissue contact surface that is linearly actuatable along an axis. The generator further includes one or more electrical conductors engageable with the electrical connector when the generator is secured to the body to provide at least one electrical pathway from the power source to the generator.

Abstract: A communication device comprising a plurality of energy generators, each comprising a plurality of generator elements that are independently operable to output a plurality of different energy types toward the skin, each different energy type being operable to communicate with the brain via the skin; a plurality of housings attachable to the skin, each housing containing one energy generator of the plurality of the plurality of energy generators and having a circumferential wall that surrounds its plurality of generator elements and is operable to direct flows of its different energy types toward the skin; a processing unit operable to receive input data and operate one or more generating elements of one or more energy generators of the plurality of energy generators responsive to the input data; and a plurality of conductors extending between the processing unit and the plurality of energy generators.

Abstract: A treatment device includes a body and a generator configured to releasably attach to the body. The generator at least partially including a first energy generator element and a second energy generator element, the first and second energy generator elements being independently operable to convert electricity into a first energy type and a second energy type, respectively, and to direct the first and second energy types toward an area of skin. The first energy generator element includes a drive mechanism, a piston, and a tissue contact surface that is linearly actuatable along an axis to contact and cause corresponding physical movement of the area of skin.

Abstract: A treatment device including a wearable body, an electrical generator element, and a heat generator element, each of which are coupled to the wearable body. The wearable body has a distal surface, a proximal surface, and an attachment element arranged to removably attach the wearable body to skin of a user. The electrical generator element and the heat generator element are independently operable to output and communicate an electrical energy to muscles and pain receptors of the user and to output and communicate a heat flux to temperature receptors of the user. The distal surface of the wearable body comprises a material configured to direct the electrical energy and/or the heat flux to an area of the skin.

Abstract: Multi-energy generator apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed. One multi-energy apparatus comprises: a housing with a biocompatible skin interface comprising a first skin contact operable to transmit a first energy in a signal direction toward skin of a user, and a second skin contact that surrounds the first skin contacting portion and is operable to transmit a second energy in the signal direction toward the skin; and a plurality of PCBs that are operatively sealed in the housing, the plurality of PCBs comprising a first generator operable to output the first energy to the first skin contact for transmission to the skin, a second generator that surrounds the first generator and is operable to output the second energy to the second skin contact for transmission to the skin, and a controller operable to activate the first generator and the second generator.

Abstract: A treatment device includes a body and a generator configured to releasably attach to the body. The generator at least partially including a first energy generator element and a second energy generator element, the first and second energy generator elements being independently operable to convert electricity into a first energy type and a second energy type, respectively, and to direct the first and second energy types toward an area of skin. The first energy generator element includes a drive mechanism, a piston, and a tissue contact surface that is linearly actuatable along an axis to contact and cause corresponding physical movement of the area of skin.

Abstract: A wearable plurality of data communication devices comprising haptic energy generators operable to output a haptic energy toward skin of a limb of a wearer; an electrical network spanning between the data communication devices to transmit data and power between the haptic energy generators; a physiological sensor operable to output physiological data associated with the limb of the wearer when positioned against the skin; a sleeve that is removably engageable with the data communication devices, capable of maintaining a spacing therebetween, and wearable around the limb of the wearer to position the data communication devices, the electrical network, and the physiological sensor on or adjacent to the skin; and a control system operable to cause the haptic energy generators to output the haptic energy responsive to one of the physiological data from the physiological sensor and an external data source in data communication with the control system.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a wearable device are described, including a body, an attachment element, and a plurality of energy generators. The body may include a flexible material layer and be conformable about a head of a user. The body may have a power source. The attachment element may include a band to maintain the body about the head of the user and a skin facing surface of the body against skin of the user. The plurality of energy generators may be independently operable to convert electricity from the power source into a plurality of different energy types transmittable towards the skin of the user. At least one of the plurality of energy generators may be disposed at least partially within the flexible material layer. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a wearable device are described, including a body, an attachment element, and a plurality of energy generators. The body may include a flexible material layer and be conformable about a head of a user. The body may have a power source. The attachment element may include a band to maintain the body about the head of the user and a skin facing surface of the body against skin of the user. The plurality of energy generators may be independently operable to convert electricity from the power source into a plurality of different energy types transmittable towards the skin of the user. At least one of the plurality of energy generators may be disposed at least partially within the flexible material layer. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a treatment device are described, such as a body and a plurality of energy generator elements. The body may be provided with a processing unit and a power source. The plurality of energy generator elements may be independently operable to convert electricity from the power source into a plurality of different energy types transmittable towards an area of skin of a user. The plurality of energy generator elements may be arranged coaxially about an axis. The body may include a grip arranged to be grasped by a hand of the user applying a gripping force to maintain the plurality of energy generator elements on or adjacent the area of skin. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a treatment device are described, such as a body, a plurality of generator elements, and a housing. The body may contain a processing unit. The plurality of generator elements may be disposed within the body and be independently operable to output different energy types. The housing may be removably securable to the body. The housing may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential wall surrounding the plurality of generator elements when the housing is secured to the body, the distal end of the housing being positionable on skin about an area of the skin. The housing also may include an insulating material for permitting flows of the different energy types toward the area of skin and limiting flows of the different energy types outside the housing. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus comprising: a plurality of data communication devices comprising a sensor operable to output contextual data associated with a wearer, a plurality of haptic energy generators operable to output a haptic energy toward skin of the wearer, and a control system operable to maintain a data feedback loop with the wearer by causing the plurality of haptic energy generators to output the haptic energy responsive to one of the contextual data and an external data source in data communication with the control system; an electrical network operable to transmit data and power between the plurality of data communication devices; and a wearable structure comprising a biocompatible material shaped to house the plurality of data communication devices and the electrical network, maintain a plurality of air gaps between the plurality of data communication devices, and define a skin contacting surface that is directly engageable with the skin.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a treatment device are described, such as a body, a plurality of generator elements, and a housing. The body may contain a processing unit. The plurality of generator elements may be disposed within the body and be independently operable to output different energy types. The housing may be removably securable to the body. The housing may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential wall surrounding the plurality of generator elements when the housing is secured to the body, the distal end of the housing being positionable on skin about an area of the skin. The housing also may include an insulating material for permitting flows of the different energy types toward the area of skin and limiting flows of the different energy types outside the housing. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of an energy transceiver system are described, such as a wearable body and an energy generator comprising a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward a user when the wearable body is worn. Each generator element of the plurality of generator elements may be independently operable to output one energy type of the plurality of different energy types in the signal direction. A biocompatible adhesive may attach the wearable body to the skin. A controller may cause the plurality of energy generator elements to output an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energy types of the different energy types. The adhesive may maintain a position of the wearable body relative to the user and an orientation of the signal direction relative to the living tissues(s). Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: Numerous aspects of communication devices, methods, and systems are described. One aspect is a system comprising an implantable object and at least one energy generator coupled to the implantable object. The at least one energy generator may comprise a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward one or more living tissues of a user. Each generator element of the plurality of generator elements may be independently operable to output one energy type of the plurality of different energy types in the signal direction. When the implantable object is implanted, the at least one energy generator may be operable to affect the one or more living tissues of the user by causing the plurality of generator elements to output an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energy types of the plurality of different energy types.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus comprising: a plurality of data communication devices comprising a sensor operable to output contextual data associated with a wearer, a plurality of haptic energy generators operable to output a haptic energy toward skin of the wearer, and a control system operable to maintain a data feedback loop with the wearer by causing the plurality of haptic energy generators to output the haptic energy responsive to one of the contextual data and an external data source in data communication with the control system; an electrical network operable to transmit data and power between the plurality of data communication devices; and a wearable structure comprising a biocompatible material shaped to house the plurality of data communication devices and the electrical network, maintain a plurality of air gaps between the plurality of data communication devices, and define a skin contacting surface that is directly engageable with the skin.

Abstract: Numerous aspects of communication devices, methods, and systems are described in this application. One aspect is an apparatus comprising an energy generator comprising: a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward a physiologic tissue; a printed circuit board that mechanically supports and electrically connects the plurality of generator elements to each other; each generator element of the plurality of generator elements being independently operable, when the energy generator is positioned relative to the physiologic tissue, to communicate with different nerves associated with the physiologic tissue by outputting a different portion of an energy signal in the signal direction toward the physiologic tissue with one energy type of the plurality of different energy types.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides systems and techniques for enhancing a user’s performance. In particular, the physiological characteristics of the user can be altered toward target characteristics to bring about a particular physiological state in the user. Multiple physiological signals of the user may be sensed. Physiological characteristics indicative of a physiological state of the user may be determined. A differential between the physiological characteristics and selected target physiological characteristics may be determined. A selected energy signal associated with a correction action may be communicated to nerves associated with the user’s skin by outputting, using an energy generator, the energy signal toward the skin with one or more different energy types based on the differential. This may allow a particular targeted physiological state to be more rapidly brought about in the user.