Abstract: There is provided a method of determining a scan sequence for magnetic resonance imaging—MRI. The method comprises: receiving an indication of one or more selected imaging parameters for the MRI; and based on the selected imaging parameters, determining the scan sequence usable by an MRI apparatus to perform the MRI, wherein determining the scan sequence comprises configuring the scan sequence to modulate gradient noise arising from the MRI apparatus during the MRI to deliver a first audible signal to the patient, wherein the first audible signal is configured to perform auditory stimulation of slow wave activity in the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical instrument (100, 300) comprising an activity measurement system (110, 301, 302) configured for measuring brain activity data (136) from a subject (102), a memory (120) storing machine executable instructions (130) and storing a simulation model (132), wherein the simulation model is configured to generating simulation data (134), wherein the simulation model is configured for modifying the simulation data using a model parameter (140), a virtual reality system (106, 106?, 106?, 106??, 106??) configured for rendering the simulation data; and a computational system (114) for controlling the medical instrument. Execution of the machine executable instructions causes the computational system to set (200) the model parameter to an initial value (142).

Abstract: The present invention relates to attention bias modification treatment. In order to improve the treatment effect, an ABM system is proposed with a neural brain response monitoring device, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and/or electroencephalography (EEG), to provide real-time information regarding neural brain responses in order to personalize and optimize the ABM treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for determining and/or assessing depression severity of a patient. The apparatus comprising: an input unit (20); an image display unit (30); at least one sensor (40); and a processing unit (50). The image display unit is configured to present a plurality of images to a patient and the plurality of images are of different human facial expressions. The at least one sensor is configured to acquire information relating to the patients viewing of the plurality of images. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with the information relating to the patients viewing of the plurality of images. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with MRI scan image data of the patient. The MRI scan image data of the patient comprises MRI scan image data of at least one part of the patients brain associated with recognition of facial expressions and/or associated with affective disorders.

Abstract: It is proposed to obtain information about a stress or anxiety level of a subject within a predetermined time period before, during and/or after a capture time of a fMRI scan image. Using this information, embodiments may provide additional/supplementary information that may aid, assist or otherwise improve interpretation of the fMRI scan image.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a desired state in (22) a subject comprises measuring one or more physiological parameters of the subject (12), calculating, using the measured parameter(s), a value (38), determining if the calculated value (38) is to be modified, modifying the calculated value, if the determination is that the value is to be modified, and generating an output to the subject, the output being in proportion to the modified value (40). The step of modifying the calculated value, if the determination is that the value is to be modified,—can comprise accessing a modification scheme and modifying the calculated value according, to the modification scheme. One method of modifying the calculated value comprises amplifying the calculated value.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a user is provided that stores user information about a psychological profile of the user, and a list of monitoring parameters that each comprise a measurable parameter related to the user. A tailored list of monitoring parameters is selected from the set of monitoring parameters based on the user information, and the system then monitors the user using the tailored list of monitoring parameters to provide monitoring results. Information related to the monitoring results can then be outputted to the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for adapting the delivery of information to a user, the system comprising: an information receiving mechanism arranged to receive patient information comprising a plurality of information units and at least one sequence for delivering the plurality of information units to the user, wherein each information unit is at least one of instructional and informational information, and in the sequence each information unit is associated with at least one of a time window for delivering the information unit and a priority score representing the priority for delivering the information unit; an information delivering mechanism arranged to deliver a first information unit in a first sequence to the user via a delivery platform; a feedback receiving mechanism arranged to receive feedback corresponding to the delivered information unit; a feedback evaluation mechanism arranged to calculate a feedback score for the received feedback; a processing mechanism arranged to compare the feed

Abstract: The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for priming a person (10), comprising a detector (2) for detecting when the person (10) expresses or should express a predetermined behavior, a stimulus unit (4) for providing the person (10) with a sensory stimulus (14, 16, 21), and a control unit (3) for controlling said stimulus unit (4) to provide the person (10) with a sensory stimulus (14, 16, 21) when it has been detected that the person expresses a predetermined behavior and to provide the same person (10) with the same sensory stimulus (14, 16, 21) when it has been detected that the person (10) expresses or should express said predetermined behavior. A further aspect of the invention relates to a method for priming a person and a computer program for carrying out said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for supporting a behavior change of a person (11), comprising a presentation unit (4) for presenting the person with a first stimulus (5) associated with a predetermined behavior and a second stimulus (6) having positive or negative affect, an obtainment unit (2) for obtaining a characteristic feature of a first stimulus and for obtaining a characteristic feature of a second stimulus, and a selection unit (3) for selecting the first stimulus and the second stimulus to be presented based on a common feature of said first stimulus and said second stimulus. A further aspect of the invention relates to a method for supporting a behavior change of a person and a computer program for carrying out said method.

Abstract: A presence detection system for detecting presence of a living being (2) within an are (4), the system comprising a first light source (6a) providing light of a first spectrum, a first sensing means (8a; 10a) which is arranged to filter the light of the first spectrum. The first sensing means produces a first presence detection signal (12a) based on the light of the first spectrum originated form the first light source and reflected from the living being (2). The presence detection system comprises a processor device (14) for concluding the living being's presence within the area (4) based on the first presence detection signal (12a). The processor device provides a position (22a) of the living being (2) within the area based on the intensity of the first presence detection signal (12a) and based on the known position of the first light source (6a) within the area (4). The invention further relates to a lighting system comprising the above described presence detection system.

Abstract: A presence detection system (1) for detecting a living being (10) within an area (12). The area (12) comprises at least two zones (12A;12B). The system (1) in total comprises at least two light sources (2A;2B) each of them having a different predefined spectrum and each of them radiating light in a different zone (12A;12B). The system comprises at least two sensing means (4A;4B) sensitive to light of the first predefined spectrum and the second predefined spectrum respectively. Each of the sensing means (4A;4B) is arranged for detecting light reflected from the living being (10) if present in the zone (12A;12B) of the area (12) and for generating a presence signal (14A;14B) based on detected light. The system comprises a processor device (8) that concludes the presence of the living being (10) within the area (12) in a zone wise way based on the presence signals. Such presence detection system provides relatively precise presence detection.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a desired state in (22) a subject comprises measuring one or more physiological parameters of the subject (12), calculating, using the measured parameter (s), a value (38), determining if the calculated value (38) is to be modified, modifying the calculated value, if the determination is that the value is to be modified, and generating an output to the subject, the output being in proportion to the modified value (40). The step of modifying the calculated value, if the determination is that the value is to be modified, can comprise accessing a modification scheme and modifying the calculated value according, to the modification scheme. One method of modifying the calculated value comprises amplifying the calculated value.