Abstract: An apparatus and method for hearing analysis including a frequency setting part for setting a predetermined frequency at which there is a possibility of tinnitus of the subject; a signal generation part generates a pure tone signal of the set frequency and increase or decrease the level of the generated pure tone signal, and generates a complex tone signal including the frequency of the pure tone signal and increase or decrease a level of the generated complex tone signal; and a hearing analysis part to analyze hearing by using a pure tone recognition information and a complex tone recognition information of the subject obtained in reaction to the pure tone signal and the complex tone signal generated by the signal generation part. As a result, the apparatus and method can accurately determine the tinnitus region and also provide information from which point of the sound path the tinnitus originates.

Abstract: An electronic memory is configured to store pre-recorded neurostimulation data comprising patterns of stimulation of a specified region of a subject's brain developed to recreate a response by one or more of a sensing organ or sensing organs, a vestibular system, and a memory of the subject. A focused ultrasound transducer arrangement is operably coupled to the electronic memory and comprises an array of ultrasound transducers. The focused ultrasound transducer arrangement is configured to deliver transcranial stimulation to the specified region of a person's brain using the pre-recorded neurostimulation data to recreate the response by one or more of the sensing organ or sensing organs, the vestibular system, and the memory of the subject. A support structure is configured for placement on or about a person's head. The support structure is configured to support at least the focused ultrasound transducer arrangement.

Abstract: An arousal level prediction apparatus and method are disclosed. The arousal level prediction apparatus obtains first biological information indicating current biological information of the user, obtains first environment information indicating a current environment around the user, and obtains living information of the user indicating an activity history of the user. The arousal level predication apparatus includes a process that calculates a first arousal level indicating a current arousal level of the user based on the first biological information, predicts a second arousal level, which is an arousal level of the user at a certain period of time later, based on the first arousal level, the first environment information and the living information, and outputs the second arousal level.

Abstract: Musical compositions and/or other audio programs are automatically identified, generated, curated, and/or personalized, so as to treat, mitigate, and/or address specific symptoms, such as those related to mental health disorders. Based on a user's particular issues relating to poor sleep, stress, anxiety, and/or other conditions, particular audio programs are automatically output so as to alleviate and/or address such issues. The system uses metadata to automatically identify, generate, curate, and/or personalize musical compositions and/or other audio programs, and to match such programs with particular conditions and issues, so as to maximize effectiveness in addressing such issues in users. In at least one embodiment, the system may automatically determine, based on survey responses indicating the severity of the user's symptoms, a dosage for audio programs to be output for the user, and may set a time to automate the amount of time the user listens to the audio programs.

Abstract: Methods and devices provide physiological movement detection, such as gesture, breathing, cardiac and/or gross body motion, with active sound generation such as for an interactive audio device. The processor may evaluate, via a microphone coupled to the interactive audio device, a sensed audible verbal communication. The processor may control producing, via a speaker coupled to the processor, a sound signal in a user's vicinity. The processor may control sensing, via a microphone coupled to the processor, a reflected sound signal. This reflected sound signal is a reflection of the generated sound signal from the vicinity or user. The processor may process the reflected sound, such as by a demodulation technique, to derive a physiological movement signal. The processor may generate, in response to the sensed audible verbal communication, an output based on an evaluation of the derived physiological movement signal.

Abstract: A charging system, a device for charging earphones while the earphones are in use, process, and method of use are presented. The present disclosure is configured to provide a wireless, magnetic-induction charging cable for charging and/or recharging headphones and/or wireless headphones and/or earphones. In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 is generally configured of a cable having two ends. One end, a plug end (to be further described herein), accepts power from a power source. This end may be formed of a USB-C type connection, a Thunderbolt® connection, or the like. The charging end is configured to connect and accept wireless headphones therein, such as Airpods®, for example. Another example, and in an alternative embodiment, the charging end is configured to accept with close and tight tolerances, as well as through magnetic securement, Pixel Buds® for charging through inductance.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for sound management is provided. The present invention may include generating a multidimensional risk vector relating to a current contextual activity of a user. The present invention may include dynamically monitoring at least one sound generating device within a predefined threshold distance of a chatbot of the user. The present invention may include determining that an audio adjustment of the at least one sound generating device is warranted. The present invention may include performing the audio adjustment.

Abstract: Therapeutic sound is provided through a bone conduction apparatus. A patient having a mental disorder is selected and provided with a bone conduction apparatus. A therapeutic signal generator generates a therapeutic signal for ameliorating the mental disorder. A vibratory actuator of the bone conduction apparatus vibrates based on the therapeutic signal, which causes the patient to perceive a therapeutic sound percept.

Abstract: A semi-automated veterinary medicine delivery device may sense whether and how much air may have been incorporated into a dose delivered to an animal. The device may also sense an incomplete injection in some cases, and may cause a second dose to be administered to make up for the incomplete dose. The device may compare a position sensor on a syringe in combination with a current sensor on a motor attached to the syringe to detect any abnormalities. In the case of an improper dose, the device may alert the user and administer a second dose.

Abstract: Communication of parent physiological data to an infant may include a first interface device which includes a sensor to record physiological data associated with a heartbeat of a parent, a processor to receive the physiological data from the sensor, and a transceiver; a server which receives the physiological data from the transceiver, accesses an instance of the physiological data from a replay storage location during a loss of communication, assigns a unique identifier, processes the physiological data, modifies the physiological data to be within an allowable threshold or accesses physiological data within the allowable threshold when the physiological data is outside an allowable threshold, filters the physiological data to apply an effect, and transmits the physiological data based on the unique identifier; and a second interface device which includes a transceiver to receive the physiological data and a communication element to communicate the physiological data to the infant.

Abstract: Valence states comprise physical states associated with emotional reaction to one or more events. Users may want to alter their reaction during such valence states (improve performance, reduce stress or anxiety, etc.). Physiological responses of a user wearing a valence state monitor may be recorded during waking life. When a physiological response associated with a valence state is determined, the valence state monitor may produce one or more cues comprising sounds, lights, haptic feedback, and/or electric shock, etc. During sleep, physiological responses of the may be used to determine the user is entering a dream phase (REM or N2) and, during such periods the cue and/or additional cues may be administered such that the user's memory is triggered to prime an associative thought of the valence experience while dreaming. By priming an associative thought during sleep, the user may better work through and adapt to various valence experiences while awake.

Abstract: Disclosed within is a closed loop controller having: (a) a signal processing and statistics subsystem sampling an input data stream from at least one sensor, calculating real-time continuous statistics in the input data stream based on a sliding window technique, and outputting one or more classifications based on the real-time statistics; and (b) an intelligent fuzzy logic controller receiving the one or more classifications from the signal processing and statistics subsystem, accessing a heuristic rule set based on expert knowledge, and outputting a noninvasive stimulation pattern based on the one or more classifications and the heuristic rule set.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and devices for implementation of custom sleep parameters. Methods include receiving, via a user interface, a plurality of input parameters associated with a sleep profile of a user, the plurality of input parameters representing at least one sleep profile target, generating, using one or more processors of a processing device, a plurality of sleep parameters based, at least in part, on the received plurality of input parameters, the plurality of sleep parameters representing one or more changes to one or more biomarkers of the user, and generating, using one or more processors of the processing device, a plurality of stimulation parameters based, at least in part, on the plurality of sleep parameters, the plurality of stimulation parameters representing stimuli configured to implement the identified changes for each of the identified biomarkers of the user's sleep profile.

Abstract: A blanket having a vibrating element, heating element, sound generator, sound speaker and programmable wake-up alarm. A circuit electrically connects the programmable wake-up element with one or more of the vibrating element, heating element, sound generating element and sound speaker element to wake a sleeping person at a pre-set time by vibrations. A remote control can be used control the circuitry and the one or more elements of the blanket.

Abstract: A noise cancellation enabled audio system for tonal tinnitus treatment using ambient noise comprises an audio processor (PROC) and at least one filter having an adjustable filter function. An ear mountable playback device (HP) further comprises a speaker (SP) and at least one feedforward microphone (FF_MIC). The audio processor (PROC) is configured to receive an input signal (Z(s)) from the feedforward microphone (FF_MIC) indicative of ambient noise and determine a filter transfer function (HF(s)) to realize a predetermined target transfer function (HT(s)), wherein the target transfer function (HT(s)) is configured to attenuate and/or amplify the input signal (Z(s)) in a predetermined frequency range. The filter function is adjusted depending on the filter transfer function (HF(s). The filter is configured to provide a system output signal (Y(s)) by filtering the input signal (Z(s)) depending on the filter function.

Abstract: Various aspects include approaches for managing tinnitus in a user. In some particular aspects, a computer-implemented method of managing tinnitus of a user with at least one wearable device includes: actuating, according to a prescribed pattern and using the at least one wearable device: a) an electro-acoustic transducer to provide an audio output to the user, and b) a contact element to apply vibration to a body part of the user, where the prescribed pattern both stimulates the nervous system of the user and delivers a sound to the user, which together mitigate the tinnitus.

Abstract: A method of facilitating a skill learning process or improving performance of a task, comprising: determining a brainwave pattern reflecting neuronal activity of a skilled subject while engaged in a respective skill or task; processing the determined brainwave pattern with at least one automated processor; and subjecting a subject training in the respective skill or task to brain entrainment by a stimulus selected from the group consisting of one or more of a sensory excitation, a peripheral excitation, a transcranial excitation, and a deep brain stimulation, dependent on the processed temporal pattern extracted from brainwaves reflecting neuronal activity of the skilled subject.

Abstract: A method of facilitating a skill learning process or improving performance of a task, comprising: determining a brainwave pattern reflecting neuronal activity of a skilled subject while engaged in a respective skill or task; processing the determined brainwave pattern with at least one automated processor; and subjecting a subject training in the respective skill or task to brain entrainment by a stimulus selected from the group consisting of one or more of a sensory excitation, a peripheral excitation, a transcranial excitation, and a deep brain stimulation, dependent on the processed temporal pattern extracted from brainwaves reflecting neuronal activity of the skilled subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to delivering sensory stimulation to a subject during a sleep session in order to enhance dream recall. The system may detect REM sleep in the subject during a sleep session based on brain activity of the subject. The system may then deliver sensory stimulation to the subject during the sleep session. The system may deliver sensory stimulation at a frequency in a theta range of an EEG signal in order to increase theta power in the brain activity of the subject. In some embodiments, the system may modulate the intensity of the sensory stimulation according to changes in the EEG theta power associated with the subject during the sleep session. In some embodiments, an increase in EEG theta power associated with the subject may promote dream recall.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for closed-loop sleep protection and/or sleep regulation. According to an aspect, a biosignal parameter and ambient noise are measured. The biosignal parameter is used to determine sleep condition of a subject. The sleep condition is determined based on one or more of personalized sleep data or historical sleep data collected using a subset of society. Based on the sleep condition, an arousal threshold is determined. Based on the ambient noise and the determined sleep condition, one or more actions are taken to regulate sleep and avoid sleep disruption.

Abstract: A device and method that supplements sensory input, thereby providing a supplemented sensory environment, to induce plasticity within the central nervous system that effectively overcomes sensory-neural processing deficits or strengthens specific sensory-neural abilities. In one implementation, ear-level hearing devices are used to deliver therapeutic sound with specific acoustic features that serve as archetypes of stimulus features for which sensory-neural processing is compromised by a sensory-neural deficit.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for condition mitigation. A computing device may display content. The computing device may determine that displaying and/or outputting the content may impact a person with a condition. The computing device may take an action to reduce an impact of the content on the person.

Abstract: Airflow from a blower fan can be adjusted between a cooling air mode where cooling air flows freely to the ambient surroundings and a noise mode where the airflow is partially or fully restricted in order to produce different levels of soothing background noise. The airflow from the fan can be split or divided between varying degrees and combinations of unrestricted airflow, partially restricted airflow and fully restricted airflow to produce a wide range of cooling airflows into the ambient with or without the production of additional background noise. A perforated drum surrounds the fan to form a chamber within which airflow can resonate at various frequencies and amplify noise levels selected by rotating the drum around the fan.

Abstract: A fragrance suitable for a user can be provided. A mobile terminal includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a psychosomatic state from a physiological index of a user; an input unit that inputs future information of the user; a determination unit that determines a recipe including one or more types and a mixing ratio of one or more perfumes based on the psychosomatic state and the future information; and a communication unit that transmits the recipe to a fragrance generation device.

Abstract: The methods, systems and devices provided herein relate to sleep-aid. Some embodiments include a vibration source and/or a sound source. In some embodiments, the vibration source and/or sound source emit vibrations and/or sounds that stimulate a subject's vagus nerve, or another nerve, to induce sleep or relaxation in the subject.

Abstract: Various types of data can be collected regarding the physical or mental health of a user, as may relate to sleep of the user over a period of time. Health metrics can be determined from this data that can enable the user to be associated with a particular health type or category. For sleep, this can include associating the user with a sleep animal that has specific characteristics. This can help a user to better understand that user's sleep, and how that sleep compares to sleep of others. In addition to being able to provide health information in a way that is easy to understand, such an approach can also help to make more accurate recommendations or take specific actions to help improve the health of a user, such as to improve sleep. This can include making recommendations to a user or automatically adjusting operation of at least one device.

Abstract: A device for stimulating at least one cranial nerve and/or spinal nerve is described. The device includes a vibratory motor, and an earpiece, wherein the earpiece is molded substantially to fit within the external ear canal and contacting the concha of a subject's ear. A method of reducing migraine headache and trigeminal neuropathy pain is also described. The method includes positioning a vibratory earpiece within an ear of a subject, applying vibrational energy to at least a portion of the skin of at least one of the auditory canal, auricle and concha of the ear, thereby stimulating at least one sensory fiber of at least one of cranial nerve 5, cranial nerve 7, cranial nerve 9, cranial nerve 10, spinal nerve C2, and spinal nerve C3. A method to normalize breathing, normalize blood pressure, induce sleep, increase salivation, and improve vertigo, nausea, and visual dysfunction accompanying migraine is also described.

Abstract: A method and system four delirium therapy is provided. The method comprises selecting immersive content for displaying to a patient who is experiencing delirium, comprising selecting said immersive content from a database based on a time of day attribute associated with the immersive content; and administering the selected immersive content to the patient, by displaying said content to the patient on a display, and simultaneously playing any audio component of said content to the patient.

Abstract: In one aspect, a patterned bedding article, such as a comforter, comprising an outer fabric shell comprising at least a top panel and a bottom panel is provided where the stitching connecting the at least a top panel and a bottom panel results in the generation of an overall non-uniform pattern, where the overall non-uniform pattern creates a plurality of spaces containing a fill material(s), where the spaces are at least a first sized space and a larger second sized space, and where the first sized spaces are located at a first portion of the comforter and the larger second sized spaces are located in a second portion of the comforter. The larger second sized spaces contain more fill material than the first sized spaces, and thus, provide increased warmth in the second portion of the comforter containing the larger second sized spaces, for example, at a central area of the patterned comforter.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to shortening sleep latency during the wake to sleep transition. Sensory stimulation is delivered to a subject by sensory stimulators during a sleep session, and a measure of wakefulness of the subject is determined. The sensory stimulators are controlled based on the measure of wakefulness of the subject. The sensory stimulators may be controlled to modulate an intensity of the sensory stimulation delivered to the subject. For example, the sensory stimulators may decrease the intensity of the sensory stimulation as the measure of wakefulness decreases. The system then determines that the measure of wakefulness has reached stable sleep. The sensory stimulators are controlled based on the determination that the measure of wakefulness has reached stable sleep. The sensory stimulators may decrease the intensity of the sensory stimulation at a faster rate once the measure of wakefulness reaches stable sleep.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic headset system which is preferably wirelessly controlled, and is used to treat a tinnitus disorder. The system in an electronic headset and preferably an electronic communication device, such as a smartphone, laptop, tablet, desk top computer, server, and the like or any combination thereof. The electronic headset includes a treatment probe and emits complex signals which are converted into vibrations by the treatment probe and are transmitted to a users cochlea via the treatment probe communicating with the user's mastoid bone when the electronic headset is worn, thereby alleviating the symptoms of the user's tinnitus disorder.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for modifying modulated signals for transmission. The system receives a modulated signal comprising a speech signal and a carrier wave and generates first and second spectral signals by converting the modulation signal and carrier wave from the time domain to the frequency domain respectively. The system then determines spectral bands for the first and second spectral signals. For each spectral band, the system calculates a weighted spectral band value based on a magnitude of the first spectral signal within the spectral band and generates a modified spectral signal by modifying the second spectral signal with the weighted spectral band value. The system then converts the modified spectral signal from the frequency domain to the time domain and transmits the converted modified spectral signal to a server.

Abstract: A breathing training, monitoring and/or assistance device is provided for home use. The device is for providing support and guidance during the training of breathing exercises. The device takes account of external data which relates to one or more of: the environmental conditions in which the device is being used; activity information in respect of the user; physiological sensor data about the user which is not related to breathing characteristics.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargeable battery that is configured to be recharged via an external night-time charging device, such as a pillow charger. The implantable hearing prosthesis is configured to detect inductive charging of the rechargeable battery by the external night-time charging device. In response, the implantable hearing prosthesis is switched to a night-time mode of operation.

Abstract: A bed includes components to control pressure of a sleep surface, for example based on sleep position and sleep stages of a user. In some embodiments target pressures for the sleep surface are iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a common “vocabulary,” predefined or dynamically generated based on user-provided content, to transform biometric and/or neurometric data collected from one or more people into a coherent audio and/or visual result. One method comprises receiving a first incoming signal from a bio-generated data sensing device worn by a first user; determining a first set of output values based on the first incoming signal, a common vocabulary comprising a list of possible output values, and a parameter file comprising a set of instructions for applying the common vocabulary to the first incoming signal to derive the first set of output values; generating a first output array comprising the first set of output values; and providing the first output array to an output delivery system configured to render the first output array as a first audio and/or visual output.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for modifying Augmented Reality (AR) device user interfaces to improve accessibility for individuals with tremors in their hands and/or fingers. A historical data set of finger movements is generated using circuitry printed onto fingernails of an individual. The historical data set is used to determine patterns for tremors in the fingers and hands of the individual. These patterns are then used to modify interactive elements of a user interface displayed by an AR device operated by the individual according to their individual pattern. Modifications to the interactive elements include modifying depth of the interactive elements to prevent unintended activation of the interactive elements through gesture-based controls resulting from the tremors.

Abstract: A control circuit is positioned within a stuffed animal. A microphone is coupled to the stuffed animal to record babbling of an infant or speech delayed toddler to electronic memory. A transceiver positioned in the stuffed animal is operationally coupled to the control circuit. A database comprising sounds grouped according to defined stages of speech development is accessible by the control circuit through the transceiver. A vocal analyzer is positioned within the stuffed animal and the vocal analyzer is electrically coupled to the control circuit. The vocal analyzer analyzes the babbling of the infant or speech delayed toddler that is stored in the electronic memory. The vocally analyzer assigns selected words and phrases in the database stored in the electronic memory to a response sequence. A speaker is coupled to the stuffed animal to emit the words and phrases corresponding to the response sequence for the purposes of education.

Abstract: A speech development assembly includes a stuffed animal that has appendages which can be resiliently articulated into a variety of positions. A control circuit is positioned within the stuffed animal and the control circuit includes an electronic memory. The electronic memory stores a database comprising words and phrases. A microphone is coupled to the stuffed animal to record babbling of an infant or speech delayed toddler. A vocal analyzer is positioned within the stuffed animal and the vocal analyzer is electrically coupled to the control circuit. The vocal analyzer analyzes the babbling of the infant or speech delayed toddler that is stored in the electronic memory. The vocal analyzer assigns selected words and phrases in the database stored in the electronic memory to a response sequence. A speaker is coupled to the stuffed animal to emit the words and phrases corresponding to the response sequence for the purposes of education.

Abstract: A conditioning apparatus is provided with a control and command unit which can be activated remotely using an electronic device. A method to activate and control the conditioning apparatus includes regulating the functioning parameters of the conditioning apparatus at least as a function of a state of wakefulness or sleep of a user.

Abstract: Communication of parent physiological data to an infant may include a first interface device which includes a sensor to record physiological data associated with a heartbeat of a parent, a processor to receive the physiological data from the sensor, and a transceiver; a server which receives the physiological data from the transceiver, accesses an instance of the physiological data from a replay storage location during a loss of communication, assigns a unique identifier, processes the physiological data, modifies the physiological data to be within an allowable threshold or accesses physiological data within the allowable threshold when the physiological data is outside an allowable threshold, filters the physiological data to apply an effect, and transmits the physiological data based on the unique identifier; and a second interface device which includes a transceiver to receive the physiological data and a communication element to communicate the physiological data to the infant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soft tissue excision apparatus having a handle and an elongated blade support member extending from the handle. The distal end of blade support member includes a first thermally conductive blade support arm and a second thermally conductive blade support arm. An electrically heatable blade is supported at and electrically isolated from the distal ends of the two thermally conductive blade support arms. A first electrically conductive lead extends from the proximal end of the thermally conductive blade support member to a first blade heater contact pad. A second electrically conductive lead extends from the proximal end of the thermally conductive blade support member to a second blade heater contact pad. First and second electrically conductive flexible leads extend from the proximal end of the thermally conductive blade support member to a controller.

Abstract: A comforting device for soothing and comforting a user includes a shell, which defines an interior space. The shell is pliable and can be grasped by the user. A filler, which is resiliently compressible, is positioned in and substantially occupies the interior space. An audio module, which is positioned in the interior space, selectively emits a first sound, which mimics a heartbeat, and a second sound, which mimics a respiratory sound, such as breath sounds and snoring. The audio module broadcasts the first sound and the second sound to comfort the user.

Abstract: A method for calming a crying of a baby using a computer system having a memory, a microprocessor, a voice and digital visual display, and a user interface, the method comprising: providing a recording of white noise to a media player or to the computer system, providing a sensor in communication with the microprocessor, wherein the sensor is configured for measuring muscle contractions of a baby, and instructing, in response to a predetermined number of muscle contractions of the baby, the recording of the white noise to be played into headphones on ears of the baby.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for measuring and analyzing startle response of a subject comprises a stimuli delivery circuitry, whereby startle stimuli and prepulse stimuli are delivered to the subject. Said diagnostic system comprises at least one sensor circuitry, whereby the startle response(s) of the subject are detected and recorded. Said sensor circuitry comprises at least one electrode and one eye response measuring system, such as a camera. Said diagnostic system comprises a diagnosis circuitry whereby the features of the startle response(s) and prepulse inhibition of the subject are extracted and analyzed. Said startle response(s) of said subject detected by said sensor circuitry comprise eye response, such as pupillary response and/or eyeblink response, post-auricular muscle response and intrinsic auricular muscle response.

Abstract: Visual and auditory stimuli are provided to a patient to treat various neurological disorders or conditions and/or to provide improved mental or physical performance. The visual and auditory stimuli are provided by a wearable headset or sleep mask that may be comfortably worn by a user, such as in bed to induce sleep. The wearable headset or sleep mask is operated by a personal computing device of the user, such as smartphone, having downloaded and active thereon a control application or app for the therapy. The wearable headset or sleep mask also concurrently provides tactile stimuli, and the tactile stimulus is provided from bone conduction transducers that concurrently provides the auditory stimuli.

Abstract: Visual and auditory stimuli are provided to a patient to treat various neurological disorders or conditions and/or to provide improved mental or physical performance. The visual and auditory stimuli are provided by a wearable headset or sleep mask that may be comfortably worn by a user, such as in bed to induce sleep. The wearable headset or sleep mask is operated by a personal computing device of the user, such as smartphone, having downloaded and active thereon a control application or app for the therapy. The wearable headset or sleep mask also concurrently provides tactile stimuli, and the tactile stimulus is provided from bone conduction transducers that concurrently provides the auditory stimuli.

Abstract: A method for predicting an arousal level used by a computer of an arousal level prediction apparatus that predicts an arousal level of a user is provided. The method includes obtaining current biological information regarding the user detected by a sensor, and calculating a current arousal level of the user based on the current biological information. The method further includes obtaining current environment information indicating a current environment around the user, and predicting a future arousal level, which is an arousal level a certain period of time later, based on the current arousal level and the current environment information. Based on the predicted future arousal level, the method further issues a notification to the user, or controls an operation of a device.

Abstract: A simulated living entity (SLE) HAS a body formed of cushioned material, a contact area on an surface of the body, a heating panel under the contact area, a microphone positioned proximate one end of the exposed surface, a speaker positioned proximate the microphone, a heartbeat simulator, a breath simulator proximate the microphone and speaker, and a control system within the body comprising a microprocessor, a coupled data repository, a power supply, wireless communication circuitry, and a digital bus. The heating panel heats the contact area, the heartbeat simulator provides feeling and sound of a beating heart, the breath simulator provides air intake and exhaust, and the speaker provides sounds of a person sleeping, synchronized with the breath simulator.

Abstract: An apparatus designed to induce brainwave synchronization in order to reduce or eliminate anxiety attacks, prevent stress and achieve desired brainwave states is disclosed. In operation, the device uses amplitude and frequency characteristics of stored .wav files containing isochronic or other tones to generate signals that are transmitted to the user through a variety of emission techniques including vibration, electrical, photic, and audial. The signals imparted to the user's cranium tend to be mimicked or followed such that the user's brainwave state is altered by the transmission of the desired signals. In various embodiments, the device and system may also possess bio-feedback and electroencephalogram capabilities. The device records metrics and usage data through a communications link with the user's smartphone, tablet or other device.