Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention comprises a head mount for disposition on a head of a patient and configured with a plurality of attachment points, a plurality of magnetic assembly devices connected to the plurality of attachment points, a given magnetic assembly device equipped with an actuator device to actuate a magnet, is addressable, and configured to receive a control signal addressed to the given magnetic assembly device, and a processor having a memory and configured by program code. The processor is configured to: select one or more treatment protocol units, generate a control signal using at least information contained in the selected treatment protocol units, energize at least one magnetic assembly device over a period of time to cause the magnet to actuate according to the control signal, and monitor the patient response to energizing to addressable actuator.

Abstract: An assistance system for visually handicapped persons with visual impairment in a part of their visual field includes body-worn sensors to inform them actively about objects or movements in the visually impaired sides.

Abstract: A device includes a sleep depth data acquisition unit configured to acquire sleep depth data indicating a sleep depth of a user in a state in which a sound is being emitted. The device also includes a generation unit configured to generate influence data indicating an influence exerted on a variation with time of the sleep depth of the user by the sound based on a variation with time of the sleep depth indicated by the sleep depth data acquired by the sleep depth data acquisition unit and a variation with time of the sleep depth serving as a reference relating to the user.

Abstract: By using an iterative loop of data collection, binaural tone generation/presentation, and analysis binaural tones can be introduced to induce an existing brain state to change from one associated with being awake to a state associated with being asleep. The current state of an individual's brain is determined by measuring movement and electrical activity. Using this data a binaural tone can be generated to induce the brain state to change. As the state of the brain is continually monitored the applied binaural tone is modified and applied until the desired sleep state is obtained.

Abstract: A device for sleep apnea avoidance and data collection may include a sensor configured to sense a pressure and generate a first signal when the pressure exceeds a threshold. A signal generator module may be configured to generate a first stimulating signal in response to the first signal. The sensed pressure may include a pressure exerted on the sensor when a user of the device lies down on the device. The first stimulating signal may be configured to cause the user to change sleeping position, for example, from a first sleeping position that causes snoring to a second sleeping position that stops snoring.

Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) allows a user to view a virtual environment. The HMD displays a field of view to the user. However, the user may experience simulator sickness or motion sickness from viewing the field of view. The HMD is connected to a sensor which can monitor the user. By monitoring the user's physiological state, the user's simulator sickness can be detected or predicted. To reduce the negative effects, the field of view can be throttled. The field of view can also be throttled in order to provide a better user experience even if the user does not experience sickness.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods to monitor the health of an employee. A method for monitoring the health of an employee while the employee is located in an employee workstation including collecting, from a plurality of biometric and biomechanical sensors disposed throughout an employee workstation, health data indicative of biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee. The plurality of biometric and biomechanical sensors adapted to sense biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee and output corresponding health data indicative of the biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee. The method including determining an employee health profile based at least in part on the collected health data, generating a health plan for the employee based at least in part on the health profile, and displaying health content including the employee health profile and the health plan for the employee.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods for sensing health characteristics of a user using a chair pad including a set of health sensors integrated therewith and including temperature sensors, body position sensors, and body fat sensors. A method for sensing health characteristics of a user including receiving, from the temperature sensors, temperature data corresponding to a sensed body temperature of the user, receiving, from the body position sensors, body position data corresponding to a sensed body position of the user, receiving, from the body fat sensors, body fat data corresponding to a sensed body fat of the user, and transmitting, to a computer workstation, health data corresponding to the temperature data, the body position data, and the body fat data for use in determining the body temperature, the body position, and the body fat of the user.

Abstract: An infant headgear assembly includes elastic, nonslip anterior and posterior head straps on either side of an elastic, nonslip middle head strap that connect left and right earguard pads to provide noise suppression and ear protection. The left and right earguard pads and the anterior, posterior, and middle head straps cooperate to define a head-receiving volume to receive the head of an infant to position the left and right earguard pads over the left and right ears of the infant for noise suppression and ear protection purposes. The anterior, posterior, and middle head straps are to elastically stretch and extend across and nonslip contact frontal, occipital, and parietal regions, respectively, of the head of the infant to hold the left and right earguard pads in place, which are connecting points for operatively anchoring ventilation therapy devices relative to a face of the infant.

Abstract: A dual purpose sleep wearable headgear for both monitoring and stimulating the brain of a sleeping person is disclosed that provides a simple to use and safe platform for wearing consumer-type dual use brain stimulation and monitoring devices during sleep. The headgear enables a user to sleep comfortably while wearing the electronics and related electrodes needed for both EEG monitoring and transcranial electrical stimulation. The headgear can accept and support a miniaturized dual use monitoring/stimulation device on the forehead or the top of the head, where the bulk of the monitoring/stimulation device will not interfere with the user's sleeping position. The headgear disclosed takes the guesswork out of electrode placement, because the electrodes are prepositioned or are easily adjustable according to a predetermined pattern of electrode placement, and are appropriately sized so as to allow comfortable transcranial stimulation without producing skin irritation, and without awakening the user.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a toy arrangement involving a flickering, animated and/or luminescent toy object will be described. The toy arrangement includes a toy object having a light sensitive layer. A light source is arranged to illuminate the light sensitive layer with a pattern revealing light. The light sensitive layer is arranged to emit colored light in response to exposure to the pattern revealing light. In some implementations, the light source is arranged to vary the intensity of the pattern revealing light, which in turn can cause the colored light emitted from the toy object to fade, brighten and flicker. The toy arrangement may also include a speaker that emits sounds that are synchronized with changes in the colored light.

Abstract: A personal alarm system that only wakes up the intended user includes an appliance worn near the eye. The personal alarm system emits radiation of a particular wavelength onto the eye or eyelid of the intended user and a predetermined moment to wake up the intended user.

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a light therapy apparatus is provided for delivering ocular light to a subject to treat a disorder that is responsive to ocular light therapy. The apparatus comprises a power supply, a hand-held light output device having light sources powered by the power supply, and a programmable data processor coupled to the power supply and the light output device. The programmable data processor is configured to control light emissions from the hand-held light output device. In some embodiments, the plurality of light sources may provide a light output having at least forty percent blue light with a wavelength range of approximately 435 nm to 500 nm. In some embodiments, the programmable data processor is configured to control light emissions in accordance with user-defined light therapy programs.

Abstract: A flexible and washable band is worn around the abdomen of an expectant woman. The band has waterproof speakers safely and comfortably integrated into an interior pocket of the band it to provide sound to prenatal babies. The speakers connect to an audio device that may be stored in an outer pocket of the band. A wire path is defined from the inner pocket to the outer pocket, the inner pocket completely containing the speakers except for a wire opening and the outer pocket comprising a wire opening and a device opening.

Abstract: A data transfer component receives cardiac data from a heart sensor while the data transfer component is electromechanically coupled with the heart sensor sensitive to heart activity. A standard electromechanical interface of the data transfer component and a counterpart of the heart sensor are repeatedly connectable and disconnectable. The received data is stored in the data transfer component. The stored data is transferred from the data transfer component to an external device while the data transfer component is electromechanically coupled with the external device by using a coupling between the standard electromechanical interface of the data transfer component and a counterpart of the external device which are repeatedly connectable and disconnectable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system (100) and a method for controlling lighting conditions in a room (R). The lighting system (100) comprises a controller (101) for controlling internal light sources (121, 122) and at least one actuator (131, 141) for changing the amount of external light entering the room (R). Moreover, at least one sensor (111,112, 31,141) is provided for detecting a parameter relating to the actual or to a desired lighting level of the room (R). Thus it is possible to control the lighting of the room (R) according to a predetermined schedule, particularly with a circadian rhythm that can reduce delirium in a patient (P). The actuator may for example comprise means (141) for closing or opening curtains (142) in front of a window (W).

Abstract: An apparatus to stimulate resonant frequencies of mammals, including humans, through transcutaneously applied bipolar micro-current therapeutic frequencies eXclusive OR (XOR) modulated over a variable duty cycle carrier square wave. A Fibonacci number clocked stored-program microcontroller generates a variable duty cycle higher frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) carrier square wave output which is XOR modulated with a lower therapeutic frequency square wave output to control an H-Bridge driver capacitive coupled to an isolation transformer. The preferred embodiment supports one or more user inputs and displaying program and operational information on a suitable display. Further, using an H-Bridge to drive an inductive load with bi-polar pulses creates scalar waves when the H-Bridge's output is switched from one polarity to the opposite each time the therapeutic low frequency square wave output XOR modulates the higher frequency PWM square wave.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling an infant-bed accessory is disclosed. The system employs collected information associated with the infant or the caregiver to initiate controls of the infant-bed accessory without the user's interaction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders such as sleep terrors are provided, which may include any number of features. One feature is an apparatus configured to partially awaken a user to treat a sleep disorder. The apparatus can include one or more sensors configured to monitor a sleep parameter of the user, one or more therapeutic devices configured to apply a therapy to the user to partially awaken the user, and an electronic controller operatively coupled to the sensors and therapeutic devices to determine when to apply the therapy, and how to apply the therapy so as to only partially awaken the user.

Abstract: A device (1), for calming down a subject, comprises a content delivering means (12,14) adapted for delivering a content in a first mode, at least one sensor (22, 24, 26, 28, 29) configured to detect an activity level of the subject and a controlling unit operatively coupled to the at least one sensor. The controlling unit receives the detected activity level and compares the detected activity level with a pre-determined threshold activity level. The controlling unit is capable of changing the delivery of the content to a second mode when the detected activity level is above the threshold activity level.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention describe mechanisms configured to monitor, track, and manage symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. According to particular embodiments, a system includes sensors configured to monitor repetitive motion exhibited by a user with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sensors are connected to a processor that is configured to determine whether the repetitive motion exhibited by the user exceeds an autism episode threshold. Once the autism episode threshold has been reached, the processor can access from memory an autism episode alleviation action associated with the user. Materials associated with the autism episode alleviation action can be presented to the user through an output interface, such that presentation of these materials is configured to reduce the severity or duration of the autism episode.

Abstract: The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived.

Abstract: A sound and light machine (SLM) produces sound and light pulses at brain wave frequencies so as to induce a particular state of consciousness in a user, while simultaneously providing music. The SLM includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) and headphone speakers. A microcontroller runs firmware to control the LEDs and headphone speakers so as to produce a plurality of dominant brainwave frequencies. Binaural voices produce a melody of music without interfering with the brainwave frequencies. Each note of the melody is sounded at a specific pitch based on information in a Tone Object, which includes a state variable index holding the note's current position within a waveform array and a state variable step, which is an amount by which to increment the state variable index at each iteration. The index is set to 0 at startup and the step is calculated from the initial note desired.

Abstract: A method of utilizing an infant calming attachable vibratory device which is structured for attachment to various infant devices, such as for example strollers, carriers, car seats, cribs, etc., wherein the vibratory device produces steady or rhythmic vibrations that are of sufficient strength to transfer to the infant device and be felt by an infant retained within the infant device. In a preferred embodiment, the vibratory device is a battery powered assembly having a housing containing an arm to which is mounted a weight, the arm pivoting or rotating about an axis, wherein the rotation of the weight imparts a vibration or wobble to the housing. In a more preferred embodiment, the rate and/or amount of wobble is adjustable by changing the weight to a lighter or heavier member. The vibratory device is constructed such that the vibration or wobble rate per minute is within the typical range of heartbeats per minute of an expectant mother, from approximately 75-95 beats per minute.

Abstract: An infant calming/sleep-aid/SIDS detection device is provided that includes a main moving platform that moves in a variable manner with accompanying variable sound generation, the sound and motion adapted to calm a fussy baby, induce sleep, and maintain sleep under normal conditions. The device may also have a sensor for detection of pauses in breathing and/or detection of resultant biological changes related to breathing pauses and respond with appropriate stimuli to arouse the baby and allow breathing to recommence.

Abstract: In summary the invention relates stimuli control system 100 configured for finding ambient stimuli from a database 120 in a way so that the ambient stimuli having the most promising effect on stress reduction is selected. The selection may be performed based on a probability distribution created for describing how likely it is that a given ambient stimuli has a positive effect on the stress level for a given patient or other user. The database is a multiuser database which may be updated based on experiences from uses already registered ambient stimuli.

Abstract: Inventive embodiments include a system for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in an infant, by the application of Stochastic Resonance neurological stimuli. The system includes a crib mattress and copper noise grids, wherein the copper noise grids are embedded in the crib mattress. The system also includes a mechanism for generating time controlled white noise and time controlled cyclic signals, combined with a multitude of varying frequencies and harmonics, wherein the mechanism is adjustable for measured local (near crib) white noise power density levels, the mechanism further adjustable for diurnal and seasonal white noise power density level changes. The system also includes circuitry effective for producing positive and negative adjustable DC voltage levels.

Abstract: The disclosed system and method are directed to qualifying an image(s) and exposing an individual to the qualified image(s) for the purpose of eliciting a relaxation response. More specifically, a sequential rendition of qualified images are presented to either a normal or cognitively impaired person in order to elicit relaxation and/or reduce agitation. Qualified images include those with both particular natural landscape content or elements (e.g., low vegetative growth, an open area, trees, a horizon, a visible sky, an absence of any man-made structures, and fresh water) and a particular average fractal dimension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sleep aid device including: an electrode arranged on the surface of a pillow in such a manner as to come into contact with the scalp of a user; a brain wave signal acquisition section adapted to acquire a brain wave signal of the user via the electrode; an analysis section adapted to analyze the acquired brain wave signal; and a control section adapted to control the execution of a preset process according to the sleep stage representing the depth of sleep of the user identified by the analysis result.

Abstract: 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. 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.

Abstract: Sleep mask for reducing sleep inertia. In an embodiment, the sleep mask comprises a foam layer having a shape that covers both of a human subject's eyes so as to attenuate ambient light. Visual stimulation element(s), configured to emit light, are positioned between the foam layer and the subject's eyes. In addition, a plurality of sensors positioned on the forehead of the subject collect electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), and electromyogram (EMG) signals. A soft exterior cover houses the foam layer, the visual stimulation element(s), and the sensors. The sleep mask further comprises processor(s) that determine and record each sleep stage of the subject, determine when to wake the subject, and, when it is determined to wake the subject, control the visual stimulation element(s) to wake the subject using emitted light.

Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a method of providing treatment for a sleeping disorder.

Abstract: An anti-explosion gas generator for health use is provided. The anti-explosion gas generator for health use includes an electrolysis device for electrolyzing water to produce a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. The gas generator for health use further includes a gas mixing system coupled to the electrolysis device for receiving the gas mixture. The gas mixing system mixes the gas mixture with water vapor, an atomized medicine, a volatile essential oil or a combination thereof to produce a health gas. The health gas is provided for being inhaled by a user.

Abstract: A system and method for alleviating phantom limb discomfort using a smart phone equipped with a camera and having a digital imaging program or application for acquiring, processing, and displaying digital images. The digital imaging program is first used to acquire a comprehensive, composite moving image of the subject's body. Next, using the program, the moving image of subject's half-torso adjacent the limb of the amputation site, and any remaining amputation-site limb, is deleted and replaced with the moving mirror-image of the complementary portion of the subject's torso and its adjacent healthy limb. The composite image is then melded and subsequently displayed for the subject's viewing. Alleviation of the subject's phantom limb discomfort results from viewing the composite imagery on subject's smart phone. This alleviation occurs by means referred to as Acquire, Flop, Meld and View.

Abstract: An illumination system is provided comprising a light source and a controller and being configured to provide an illumination signal (15) for, when perceived by a mammalian, in particular human, subject, inducing relaxing in the subject. The signal comprises a plurality of light pulses (17) having a pulse duration (T17) and being separated by inter-pulse intervals (19). The light pulses are grouped in stimuli (21) which have a stimulus duration (T21) and are separated by inter-stimuli intervals (23). The stimuli are grouped in stimulation sequences (25) which have a stimulation sequence duration (T25) and are separated by inter-sequence intervals (27). An illumination signal, a method, and a computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: A meditation device including a body portion, electronics, and integrated user interface. The device includes a user interface that allows the user to set the meditation session duration, color of light, and choice of sound. The electronics enables the device to emit visual and auditory cues for when the meditation session begins and ends. The device is portable and easy to manufacture.

Abstract: Techniques associated with a combination speaker and light source (“speaker-light device”) responsive to states of an organism based on sensor data are described, including generating chemical sensor data in response to one or more chemicals sensed by one or more chemical sensors in the same or different speaker-light devices. A scent generator may be activated to counter an odor caused by a chemical detected by the chemical sensor(s). The speaker-light device may activate an air mover operative to circulate ambient air over the chemical sensor. The speaker-light device may take an appropriate action in response to detected chemicals that affect states of the organism. Some or all of the actions taken may be taken by other devices in communication with the speaker-light device(s). An action may include generating and presenting a path or route to be taken by a user to an area of safety or reduced chemical concentration.

Abstract: A device for generating sensory stimuli, corresponding to sensory stimuli emanating from a reference person, for a child comprises a receiving unit for receiving a data stream from a device for acquiring sensory stimuli, emanating from a reference person, and a transducer unit, which is coupled to the receiving unit and is controllable by the data stream. The transducer unit generates at least either body-borne sound, which corresponds to the heart sounds, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or movements, which correspond to the movements, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or airborne sound, which corresponds to the airborne sound generated by the reference person and is described by the data stream.

Abstract: A system and a method for improving a person's sleep is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a bedding layer comprising a plurality of individually controllable thermally adjustable zones, a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein at least one temperature sensor per thermally adjustable zone is dispersed throughout the bedding layer, and means for controlling the heating power of each thermally adjustable zone, wherein the system is configured for controlling the heating power of the thermally adjustable zones in which the body presence is detected. The method comprises detecting the position of the body of the person on or underneath a bedding layer, and controlling the heating and cooling of each individual thermally adjustable zone in which the body presence is detected. A computer program product for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask provides 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.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for avoiding discomfort and/or relieving motion sickness when using a display device in a moving environment includes detecting at least one movement component of the moving environment, generating data for intermediate images indicating the movement component or at least one of the movement components, and modifying a series of images showing content to be displayed by inserting the intermediate images into the series. The modified series is divided into sequences of these images by the intermediate images. The method further includes displaying the modified series of images on an image display of the display device. The modified series includes the intermediate images.

Abstract: Biofeedback virtual reality sleep assistant technologies monitor one or more physiological parameters while presenting an immersive environment. The presentation of the immersive environment changes over time in response to changes in the values of the physiological parameters. The changes in the presentation of the immersive environment are configured using biofeedback technology and are designed to promote sleep.

Abstract: Biofeedback virtual reality sleep assistant technologies monitor one or more physiological parameters while presenting an immersive environment. The presentation of the immersive environment changes over time in response to changes in the values of the physiological parameters. The changes in the presentation of the immersive environment are configured using biofeedback technology and are designed to promote sleep.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing compliance with position therapy. In an embodiment, position therapy is provided to a user while the user is wearing a position therapy device. The position therapy comprises, by the device, collecting positional data, determining positions of the user over a time period based on the positional data, and, when it is determined that the user is in a target position, providing feedback to the user to influence the user to change to a non-target position. In addition, the device stores a duration of use in its memory. The duration of use indicates a duration that the user has used the wearable position therapy device in each of one or more positions. An assessment of the user's compliance with the position therapy is then provided based, at least in part, on the duration of use.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to monitor physiological for the occurrence of life threatening events and to apply stimulation to prevent the occurrence of said life-threatening events. Systems and methods for applying the stimulation are also disclosed. These systems include applying the stimulation through via a mattress having a passive section and an active section, a plurality of focal stimulators, and/or an array to apply the stimulation are also disclosed. These devices include a mattress with an active region and a passive region, a stimulating array do deliver targeted stimulation, and a plurality of stimulators to apply focused stimulation.

Abstract: Sleep mask for reducing sleep inertia. In an embodiment, the sleep mask comprises a foam layer having a shape that covers both of a human subject's eyes so as to attenuate ambient light. Visual stimulation element(s), configured to emit light, are positioned between the foam layer and the subject's eyes. In addition, a plurality of sensors positioned on the forehead of the subject collect electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), and electromyogram (EMG) signals. A soft exterior cover houses the foam layer, the visual stimulation element(s), and the sensors. The sleep mask further comprises processor(s) that determine and record each sleep stage of the subject, determine when to wake the subject, and, when it is determined to wake the subject, control the visual stimulation element(s) to wake the subject using emitted light.

Abstract: A lighting control device for influencing thermoregulation of a vertebrate is disclosed. In one example, the lighting control device configured to select, on the basis of a predetermined criterion, a particular group of colors of groups having been categorized into groups on the basis of dominant wavelength, where each group of colors is arranged to influence a vertebrate's thermoregulation in a particular manner, and configured to generate a control signal for controlling the dominant wavelength of light emitted from at least one light source in accordance with the selected group of colors. The lighting control device is configured to transmit the generated control signal to said at least one light source for said at least one light source to emit light of the selected group of colors, thereby influencing the thermoregulation of the vertebrate being exposed to the light on the basis of said predetermined criterion.

Abstract: A stimulation and soothing device for an infant is disclosed. The device includes a pouch large enough to accommodate the lower torso of an infant when the infant is placed in a reposed position therein. A backing piece includes first and second wings that wrap over the infant's shoulder and arms and secure to the pouch front panel. Each wing includes a pocket in which an insertable and programmable device may be housed. The insertable and programmable devices are provided for infant stimulation and soothing and may include a sound transducer and/or a portable digital media player. Additional pockets are provided for a temperature probe and for a phototherapy blanket.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the bioactive agent to the individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a software-based system, which may include a social networking website, implemented on a stand-alone computing device or over a network using computing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to modifying the neurological structure or neurochemistry of a user of the system by improving mood, positivity level, or resilience level either over the Internet or on a stand-alone computing device so as to provide cognitive benefits to the user.