Abstract: Systems and methods for reliably returning a neuromodulation system to a predetermined position relative to a user's head is disclosed. The system includes a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system identifies an initial position of one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the head of a user, uses brain images to identify the target brain region, and performs acoustic simulations to focus ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The distance between an inner surface of the device and a user's head can be measured, and one or more spacing elements can be placed on the inner surfaces based on the measured distances, which enables the reliable return of the neuromodulation device to the initial position with minimal displacement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reliably returning a neuromodulation system to a predetermined position relative to a user's head is disclosed. The system includes a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system identifies an initial position of one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the head of a user, uses brain images to identify the target brain region, and performs acoustic simulations to focus ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The distance between an inner surface of the device and a user's head can be measured, and one or more spacing elements can be placed on the inner surfaces based on the measured distances, which enables the reliable return of the neuromodulation device to the initial position with minimal displacement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for ultrasound neuromodulation of a target brain region to modulate the connectivity within the default mode network. The method involves administering focused ultrasound configured to modulate the connectivity within the default mode network. Modulating the connectivity of the default mode network can promote mental well-being, decrease the frequency and duration of non-present-focused thinking, enhance present-tense experiential engagement, improve attention, reduce mind wandering during tasks, and/or mitigate ruminative thinking. The focused ultrasound can target the anterior thalamus or neighboring structures, utilizing two transducers placed over the temporal window to create a cross beam overlapping the thalamus. Ultrasound may be pulsed within a spectral range of 10-30 Hz, with a duty cycle of less than 15%, and delivered over a period of at least 5 minutes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system is disclosed that comprises a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed device can include at least one ultrasound-emitting element. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system can identify an initial position of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to a temporal window of a user, use brain image to identify the target brain region, and perform first acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The system can detect a shift of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the temporal window to a secondary position and perform second acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the secondary position to the target brain region.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system is disclosed that comprises a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed device can include at least one ultrasound-emitting element. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system can identify an initial position of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to a temporal window of a user, use brain image to identify the target brain region, and perform first acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The system can detect a shift of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the temporal window to a secondary position and perform second acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the secondary position to the target brain region.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reliably returning a neuromodulation system to a predetermined position relative to a user's head is disclosed. The system includes a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system identifies an initial position of one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the head of a user, uses brain images to identify the target brain region, and performs acoustic simulations to focus ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The distance between an inner surface of the device and a user's head can be measured, and one or more spacing elements can be placed on the inner surfaces based on the measured distances, which enables the reliable return of the neuromodulation device to the initial position with minimal displacement.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system is disclosed that comprises a neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed device can include at least one ultrasound-emitting element. The stimulation control computing environment can be configured with data processing functions to focus ultrasound emission to a target brain region. The system can identify an initial position of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to a temporal window of a user, use brain image to identify the target brain region, and perform first acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the initial position to the target brain region. The system can detect a shift of the one or more ultrasound-emitting elements with respect to the temporal window to a secondary position and perform second acoustic simulations to determine information for use in focusing ultrasound emissions from the secondary position to the target brain region.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a neuromodulation system comprising a transcranially mounted neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed neuromodulation device comprising at least one ultrasound transducer and at least one EEG electrode and the disclosed stimulation control computing environment comprises a stimulation control unit and offline computing device, the disclosed stimulation control unit including associated systems and methods for controlling the neuromodulation device functionality using acoustic simulations performed on brain image data as well as methods and uses of such neuromodulation systems in modulating brain activity using focused ultrasound stimulation of the thalamus and thalamic sub regions during certain phases of slow wave brain oscillations in order to treat various neural-based disorders or conditions including sleep disorders.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a neuromodulation system comprising a transcranially mounted neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed neuromodulation device comprising at least one ultrasound transducer and at least one EEG electrode and the disclosed stimulation control computing environment comprises a stimulation control unit and offline computing device, the disclosed stimulation control unit including associated systems and methods for controlling the neuromodulation device functionality using acoustic simulations performed on brain image data as well as methods and uses of such neuromodulation systems in modulating brain activity using focused ultrasound stimulation of the thalamus and thalamic sub regions during certain phases of slow wave brain oscillations in order to treat various neural-based disorders or conditions including sleep disorders.

Abstract: A head-wearable device is configured to hold at least one ultrasound transducer such that it is properly positioned for brain stimulation. Such a head-wearable device can help to ensure that the transducer makes sufficient contact with the user's head to allow for efficient ultrasound coupling. Each device may also ensure that the ultrasound transducer maintains the same orientation and position relative to the head across successive donning and doffing of the device.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a neuromodulation system comprising a transcranially mounted neuromodulation device and a stimulation control computing environment. The disclosed neuromodulation device comprising at least one ultrasound transducer and at least one EEG electrode and the disclosed stimulation control computing environment comprises a stimulation control unit and offline computing device, the disclosed stimulation control unit including associated systems and methods for controlling the neuromodulation device functionality using acoustic simulations performed on brain image data as well as methods and uses of such neuromodulation systems in modulating brain activity using focused ultrasound stimulation of the thalamus and thalamic sub regions during certain phases of slow wave brain oscillations in order to treat various neural-based disorders or conditions including sleep disorders.