Patents Assigned to NeuroSky, Inc.
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Patent number: 9445768Abstract: Techniques for providing a personal biosensor accessory attachment are disclosed. In some embodiments, a personal biosensor accessory attachment system is disclosed. In some embodiments, a personal biosensor accessory attachment system includes a biosensor for detecting a bio-signal; and a personal biosensor device that is adapted to securely hold the biosensor, in which the personal biosensor device can be adapted to be mechanically secured to a plurality of computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, Cheng-I Chuang
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Patent number: 9392956Abstract: A dry sensor EEG/EMG and motion sensing system for seizure detection and monitoring is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can measure a user's EEG/EMG and motor activity, automatically detect an epileptic seizure and perform actions, such as triggering an alarm and/or turning off the provoking stimulation. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be used to continuously monitor and store a user's EEG/EMG and motor activity for doctor evaluation. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be mounted directly on a user's head using active dry EEG sensors. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be mounted into/onto a pair of glasses (e.g., 3D glasses), and the user's eyes can be automatically covered by the glasses if a seizure is detected.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: An Luo, Cheng-I Chuang, Stanley Yang
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Patent number: 8812075Abstract: A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode and a sensor headset are disclosed. A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode that also includes a conductive fabric is also disclosed. In some embodiments, a contoured bioelectrical signal sensor is provided that includes an electrode set and is connected to a holder that is connected to a headset.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Tin Nguyen, Cheng-I Chuang, KooHyoung Lee, Jong-Jin Lim
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Patent number: 8798736Abstract: An EEG control of devices using Sensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs) (e.g., visually-evoked potentials), is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples; generates a stimulus locked average signal using the plurality of EEG signal samples; and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Tom Sullivan, Arnaud Delorme, An Luo
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Publication number: 20140210709Abstract: Techniques for providing bio signal based mobile device applications are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bio signal based mobile device applications includes a bio signal sensor (e.g., biosensor) or multiple biosensors (e.g., multiple biosensors for EEG detection, or multiple biosensors that can each detect different types of bio signals), a bio signal processing unit, the mobile device, and a software application(s) that utilize the bio signal information for various applications (e.g., practical applications, entertainment applications, social networking applications, and/or other applications).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, Cheng-I Chuang, Johnny Liu, David Westendorf, KooHyoung Lee
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Patent number: 8781570Abstract: An audio headset with bio-signal sensors is provided. In some embodiments, an audio headset that includes one or more electroencephalography (EEG) sensors is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Cheng-I Chuang, KooHyoung Lee
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Patent number: 8780512Abstract: Various techniques for providing a low leakage electrostatic discharge (ESD) structure for non-contact bio-signal sensors are disclosed. In some embodiments, a low leakage ESD structure for a capacitive bio-sensor includes a unity gain buffer, and an ESD protection circuit connected to the unity gain buffer, in which the ESD protection circuit includes a diode connected across an input and an output of the unity gain buffer, and in which a voltage range for the ESD protection circuit is configurable.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 8676230Abstract: Techniques for providing bio signal based mobile device applications are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bio signal based mobile device applications includes a bio signal sensor (e.g., biosensor) or multiple biosensors (e.g., multiple biosensors for EEG detection, or multiple biosensors that can each detect different types of bio signals), a bio signal processing unit, the mobile device, and a software application(s) that utilize the bio signal information for various applications (e.g., practical applications, entertainment applications, social networking applications, and/or other applications).Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, Cheng-I Chuang, Johnny Liu, David Westendorf, KooHyoung Lee
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Patent number: 8634892Abstract: An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: KooHyoung Lee, ByeongHyeop Choi
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Patent number: 8548555Abstract: An active dry sensor module for measurement of bioelectricity is disclosed. The active dry sensor module of the present invention excludes the use of a conductive gel, thereby not supplying unpleasantness and discomfort to a reagent and preventing the interference of the signal due to a noise component. Further, the active dry sensor module of the present invention amplifies the biomedical signal to a desired level, thereby precisely and easily measuring the biomedical signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Kyung-Soo Jin, Jong-Jin Lim, Jong-Gil Byeon, Eun-Tae Kim, Jin-Ho Park
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Publication number: 20130237867Abstract: Modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism. In some embodiments, a biosensor and a feedback mechanism is disclosed. In some embodiments, a modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism includes detecting bio-signal using a bio-sensor; and sending a control signal to a modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism. In some embodiments, the biosensor is connected to a headset, wherein the modular user-exchangeable accessory is attachable to the headset. In some embodiments, the modular user-exchangeable accessory is shaped to resemble an animal ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, Cheng-I Chuang, KooHyoung Lee
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Publication number: 20130211226Abstract: An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventor: NEUROSKY, INC.
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Publication number: 20130211276Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for sensory-evoked potential (SEPs, e.g., visual-evoked potentials) signal detection/classification by synchronizing EEG to the repeated presentation of sensory stimuli in the time domain. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples, generates a stimulus-locked EEG and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. In some embodiments, no prior knowledge about the update pattern (such as the flashing frequency of a visual stimulus) of the stimulus and no prior knowledge about an individual user's EEG pattern are required.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventor: NEUROSKY, INC.
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Publication number: 20130066183Abstract: An active dry sensor module for measurement of bioelectricity is disclosed. The active dry sensor module of the present invention excludes the use of a conductive gel, thereby not supplying unpleasantness and discomfort to a reagent and preventing the interference of the signal due to a noise component. Further, the active dry sensor module of the present invention amplifies the biomedical signal to a desired level, thereby precisely and easily measuring the biomedical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventors: Kyung-Soo Jin, Jong-Jin Lim, Jong-Gil Byeon, Eun-Tae Kim, Jin-Ho Park
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Publication number: 20130066184Abstract: A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode and a sensor headset are disclosed. A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode that also includes a conductive fabric is also disclosed. In some embodiments, a contoured bioelectrical signal sensor is provided that includes an electrode set and is connected to a holder that is connected to a headset.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventors: Tin Nguyen, Cheng-I Chuang, Koo Hyoung Lee, Jong-Jin Lim
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Patent number: 8396529Abstract: An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: KooHyoung Lee, ByeongHyeop Choi
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Patent number: 8391966Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for sensory-evoked potential (SEPs, e.g., visual-evoked potentials) signal detection/classification by synchronizing EEG to the repeated presentation of sensory stimuli in the time domain. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples, generates a stimulus-locked EEG and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. In some embodiments, no prior knowledge about the update pattern (such as the flashing frequency of a visual stimulus) of the stimulus and no prior knowledge about an individual user's EEG pattern are required.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: An Luo, Thomas J. Sullivan, Arnaud Delorme
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Publication number: 20130039509Abstract: An audio headset with bio-signal sensors is provided. In some embodiments, an audio headset that includes one or more electroencephalography (EEG) sensors is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: NeuroSky, Inc.Inventors: Cheng-I Chuang, KooHyoung Lee
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Publication number: 20120295589Abstract: Techniques for providing bio signal based mobile device applications are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bio signal based mobile device applications includes a bio signal sensor (e.g., biosensor) or multiple biosensors (e.g., multiple biosensors for EEG detection, or multiple biosensors that can each detect different types of bio signals), a bio signal processing unit, the mobile device, and a software application(s) that utilize the bio signal information for various applications (e.g., practical applications, entertainment applications, social networking applications, and/or other applications).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NEUROSKY, INC.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, Cheng-I Chuang, Johnny Liu, David Westendorf, KooHyoung Lee
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Patent number: D717956Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Neurosky Inc.Inventors: Zavier Alexander, KooHyoung Lee, Stanley Yang, Masayoshi Son, Masamitsu Kuwahara, Hitoshi Kikuchi