Head Or Eye Patents (Class 600/383)
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Patent number: 12257035Abstract: A combined physiological sensor and methods for detecting one or more physiological characteristics of a subject are provided. The combined sensor (e.g., a forehead sensor) may be used to detect and/or calculate at least one of a pulse blood oxygen saturation level, a regional blood oxygen saturation level, a respiration rate, blood pressure, an electrical physiological signal (EPS), a pulse transit time (PTT), body temperature associated with the subject, a depth of consciousness (DOC) measurement, any other suitable physiological parameter, and any suitable combination thereof. The combined sensor may include a variety of individual sensors, such as electrodes, optical detectors, optical emitters, temperature sensors, and/or other suitable sensors. The sensors may be advantageously positioned in accordance with a number of different geometries.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Edward M. McKenna, Bo Chen, Youzhi Li, Paul Stanley Addison
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Patent number: 12251001Abstract: A strap adjusting device and a wearable device are provided. The strap adjusting device is configured for adjusting a length of a strap of the wearable device and includes a pressing piece including a supporting plate connected to the strap and a cushion arranged on the supporting plate; a first sensor arranged on the pressing piece and configured to detect a deformation parameter value of the cushion; and a tightness adjusting mechanism cooperating with the strap and configured to adjust the length of the strap in response to the deformation parameter value of the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Wenxi Zhan, Yihong Lin
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Patent number: 12236013Abstract: A mobility device may include a drive for driving the mobility device, a projector for outputting a visual stimulus, an electroencephalogram device for detecting a brainwave of a user, and a controller for controlling the drive and/or the projector. The controller may be connected to the EEG device, and may be configured to control the projector to output the visual stimulus to a surface at a position spaced by a specified distance from the mobility device.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)Inventors: Seung Kyu Nam, Il Yong Yoon, Tae Jun Lee, Chang Hwan Im, Jin Uk Kwon, Hye Rin Nam, Ji Hun Hwang
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Patent number: 12226223Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a multi-modal sleep system comprising a data processor for operating in a plurality of operating modes. The data processor may detect at least one sensor providing data to the data processor and determine a sensor type associated with each of the at least one sensor. The data processor may select a mode of operation based on the determined sensor type of the detected at least one sensor and of each of the at least one sensor. A first of the plurality of operating modes may be selected in response to determining that the at least one detected sensor includes a first sensor type or combination of sensor types. The data processor may be configured to receive data from the at least one detected sensor and process the received data according to the selected mode of operation to output a characterization of a user's sleep.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: ResMed Sensor Technologies LimitedInventor: Benjamin Rubin
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Patent number: 12201431Abstract: Blood glucose states based at least on sensed brain activity data. Blood glucose states may be predicted states using prediction models, and may be real-time or future glucose states. One or more wearable sensors, optionally adapted for use in either single channel or dual channel sensing, can record brain activity signals and communicate brain activity signal data to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: SynchNeuro, Inc.Inventors: Casey Halpern, Emily Mirro, Cammie Rolle, Emmanuel Dumont
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Patent number: 12201448Abstract: A headset for use in delivering electrical stimulation to the skin surface of the head or in sensing one or more parameters of the head of a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: NEUROLIEF LTD.Inventors: Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or, Amir Cohen, Ron Belson
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Patent number: 12171566Abstract: One variation of a system for locating electrodes on a head of a user includes a headset defining a set of electrode bodies elastically interconnected by a unique set of spring elements configured to locate the set of electrode bodies at electrode positions of the international 10-20 standard, irrespective of the size of the head of the user. The spring elements are configured to carry electrical signals between interconnected electrode bodies and ultimately to a controller. An electrode tip is mechanically and electrically coupled to each electrode body. The electrode tip comprises a thin conductive probe mounted at the distal end of an elastic beam and is configured to extend from a base of the electrode tip, bypass hair, and electrically couple to the head of the user, and an insulative boss, configured to rest on and transfer the weight of the headset to the head of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Zeto, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kele, Janos Kokavecz, Gabor Braun, Aswin Gunasekar
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Patent number: 12167920Abstract: Example headsets and electrodes are described herein. Example electrode units described herein include a housing having a cavity defined by an opening in a side of the housing and an electrode. In some such examples, the electrode includes a ring disposed in the opening and an arm, where the arm has a first portion extending outward from the opening away from the housing and a second portion extending from an end of the first portion toward the housing and into the cavity, and the first and second portions connect at a bend.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2023Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: Nielsen Consumer LLCInventors: Marko Jovanovic, Kashyap Fruitwala, Mohammad Moradi, Batia Bertho, Reimond Bausse, Mehran Mahinpour Tirooni, Yakob Badower
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Patent number: 12127933Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasively assessing ciliary muscle accommodative potential in phakic eyes may include receiving a plurality of signals generated by a plurality of bipolar electrodes during a ciliary muscle assessment procedure, each of the plurality of signals indicating an electrical field associated with a patient's ciliary muscle, and analyzing the signals to evaluate the patient's ciliary muscle accommodative potential.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: John Alfred Campin, Kevin Liedel, George Hunter Pettit
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Patent number: 12079034Abstract: Devices for recording brain activity of a subject include a first arm shaped to extend along a subject's head, the first arm having a first aperture that allows access to the subject's head. A sensor assembly of the device has multi-directional adjustability in orientation. The sensor assembly includes a shell configured for multi-directional rotation; a sleeve inside the shell; an elastic element attaching a first end of the sleeve to an interior end of the shell; and a sensor removably inserted into the sleeve, with a contact surface of the sensor facing the subject's head. The device also includes a housing that contains an energy source and operational components for the sensor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2024Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Neurolutions, Inc.Inventors: Jan Zwierstra, Eric Claude Leuthardt, Kern Bhugra, Timothy Proulx
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Patent number: 12076152Abstract: An electroencephalogram decision system determines, when finding electroencephalogram information representing an electroencephalogram obtained by an electrode unit placed on a region of interest that forms part of a subject's head satisfying a predetermined condition, that a target electroencephalogram, which is an electroencephalogram with a characteristic variation, should have been produced. The predetermined condition is selected from of detection conditions including a first type of condition and a second type of condition. The first type of condition specifies that a decision should be made, based on a component falling within a single frequency band included in the electroencephalogram represented by the electroencephalogram information, whether or not the target electroencephalogram has been produced.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignees: LIFESCAPES Inc., Keio UniversityInventors: Junichi Ushiba, Koji Morikawa
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Patent number: 12059248Abstract: Neuromuscular monitoring is described that uses a novel lead assembly and a monitor that can select the appropriate electrodes on the lead assembly and calibrate the stimulation signals applied to the patient through the lead assembly. The monitoring can also set a noise floor value to reduce the likelihood of an erroneous train of four calculations. The present system can automatically sense train of four response of a patient and reduce the likelihood of false train of four indications.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Blink Device LLCInventors: Justin Hulvershorn, Karl Schmidt, Tyler Hart
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Patent number: 12056280Abstract: A head set (2) comprises a brain electrical activity (EEG) sensing device (3) comprising EEG sensors (22) configured to be mounted on a head of a wearer so as to position the EEG sensors (22) at selected positions of interest over the wearers scalp, the EEG sensing device comprising a sensor support (4) and a flexible circuit (6) assembled to the sensor support. The sensor support and flexible circuit comprise a central stem (4a, 6a) configured to extend along a center plane of the top of the head in a direction from a nose to a centre of the back of a wearers head, a front lateral branch (4b, 6b) configured to extend across a front portion of a wearer's head extending laterally from the central stem, a center lateral branch (4c, 6c) configured to extend across a top portion of a wearer's head essentially between the wearer's ears, and a rear lateral branch (4d, 6d) configured to extend across a back portion of a wearer's head.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: MINDMAZE GROUP SAInventors: Tej Tadi, Gangadhar Garipelli, Daniel Perez Marcos, Nicolas Bourdaud, Gerardo De Jesus Chavez Castaneda, Leandre Bolomey
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Patent number: 12042649Abstract: A cortical stimulating and recording electrode includes a flexible support element for a conductive element, the flexible support element having a head end and a tail end. The conductive element has a head contact and a tail contact, arranged respectively at the head end and tail end of the flexible support element, such that the conductive element transmits signals from the head contact to the tail contact and vice versa. Moreover, the conductive element is configured as a conductive track formed of a layer of conductive ink deposited on the flexible support element.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Inventors: Matteo Mistretta, Giorgio Facco
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Patent number: 12017071Abstract: A periocular ring configured to be worn on an eye of a user that includes a plurality of electrodes spaced along the periocular ring; a microcontroller; and a lead assembly extending along at least a portion of the periocular ring; wherein the lead assembly extends between the microcontroller and the plurality of electrodes to operably couple the plurality of electrodes to the microcontroller; and wherein the microcontroller is configured to activate the plurality of electrodes via the lead assembly to stimulate a lacrimal gland of the user. The periocular ring has an opening that defines an innermost diameter; and wherein, when the periocular ring is worn on the eye of the user, a portion of the eye extends through the opening of the periocular ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Twenty Twenty Therapeutics LLCInventor: Christian Gutierrez
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Patent number: 11998350Abstract: The invention features a headset, and systems including the headset, equipped with electrical sensors. The headset is suitable for use by a child and suitable for use in a gaming system, e.g., to train attention.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Thynk, Inc.Inventors: Christopher James Aiston, Wayne R. Boucher, Robert Andrew Charles, Brendan Patrick Collins, Daniel Goodwin, Michael Thomas Herda, Adam Jacobs, Kee Sook Jeon, Daniel Patrick O′Sullivan, James M. Sellers, John Richard Shambroom, Joseph St. Onge, Drew Sunstein
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Patent number: 11980469Abstract: Example devices are disclosed herein that include a first elongated band coupled to a first housing to be located on a first side of a head of a subject and a second housing to be located near a second side of the head of the subject, the first elongated band comprising a first set of electrodes. The example device also includes a second elongated band coupled to the first housing and to the second housing, the second elongated band comprising a second set of electrodes. In addition, the device includes a third elongated band coupled to the first housing and to the second housing, the third elongated band comprising a third set of electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Nielsen CompanyInventors: Robert T. Knight, Ramachandran Gurumoorthy, Yakob Badower, A. K. Pradeep
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Patent number: 11944579Abstract: A biological activity detection apparatus includes: a drive unit that actively or passively drives in conjunction with a limb motion of a subject; a periarticular detection unit that detects a periarticular physical quantity around a joint in association with the limb motion of the subject based on an output signal from the drive unit; a biological signal detection unit located at a body surface site of the subject with reference to the joint and includes an electrode group for detecting a biological signal of the subject, wherein an activity status of a musculoskeletal system and/or a transmission status of a peripheral nervous system around the joint are converted into quantitative musculoskeletal system data and/or nervous system data on the basis of the physical quantity acquired from the periarticular detection unit and a myogenic potential signal and a neural transmission signal which are acquired from the biological signal processing unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: CYBERDYNE Inc., University of TsukubaInventor: Yoshiyuki Sankai
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Patent number: 11941839Abstract: Provided is a 10-20 system-based position information providing method performed by a computer. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining a head image of a subject; receiving, from a user, an input of at least four reference points on the basis of the head image; calculating central coordinates in the head image on the basis of the at least four reference points; and providing 10-20 system-based position information on the basis of the central coordinates.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: NEUROPHET Inc.Inventors: Dae Gyu Min, Jun Kil Been, Dong Hyeon Kim
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Patent number: 11922946Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining textual transcription from minute facial skin movements. In one implementation, a system may include at least one coherent light source, at least one sensor configured to receive light reflections from the at least one coherent light source; and a processor configured to control the at least one coherent light source to illuminate a region of a face of a user. The processor may receive from the at least one sensor, reflection signals indicative of coherent light reflected from the face in a time interval. The reflection signals may be analyzed to determine minute facial skin movements in the time interval. Then, based on the determined minute facial skin movements in the time interval, the processor may determine a sequence of words associated with the minute facial skin movements, and output a textual transcription corresponding with the determined sequence of words.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Q (Cue) Ltd.Inventors: Aviad Maizels, Avi Barliya, Yonatan Wexler
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Patent number: 11850427Abstract: Methods of improving addiction in a patient in need thereof are provided. Methods include exposing the patient to drug related cues and measuring the patient's craving levels or physiological levels during or after cue exposure to determine the patient's status or condition. Such a determination can indicate whether the patient is at risk of engaging in the addictive activity and can guide therapeutic intervention.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON BEHALF OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYInventors: Ali Rezai, Victor Finomore, James Mahoney
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Patent number: 11850052Abstract: This invention is a dry EEG electrode with an articulated distal base and/or a plurality of articulated conductive proximal protrusions which penetrate between strands of hair for good electromagnetic contact without causing discomfort or skin irritation.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Medibotics LLCInventor: Robert A. Connor
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Patent number: 11819336Abstract: An anesthesia stage identification method for identifying an anesthesia stage at which a patient is located is disclosed. The method includes collecting an electroencephalogram signal, calculating at least two characteristics of the collected electroencephalogram signal according to a preset frequency, and determining the anesthesia stage at which the patient is located in a corresponding time period according to the at least two calculated characteristics. The identification method can accurately determine the anesthesia stage, and resolve the problems of abnormal falling during a lucid interval and slow response speed during an induction stage caused by misjudgment.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hanyuan Luo, Xingliang Jin, Xianliang He, Zhigang Ye, Ningling Zhang, Ming Li, Zuming Yao
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Patent number: 11766208Abstract: The present disclosure provides electroretinography devices configured to detect biopotential signals from an eye of a subject. In some embodiments, the device is configured to prevent the subject's eyelids from closing over the device when placed in contact with the anterior surface of the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the device has a Young's modulus of no more than about 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the device includes a diffusing or refracting element configured to scatter, focus or diverge incident light. In other embodiments, the device includes a void through which incident light can enter the subject's eye without passing through any portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: RETMAP, INC.Inventors: John R. Hetling, Safa Rahmani, Tamas Ban
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Patent number: 11744504Abstract: One variation of a system for locating electrodes on a head of a user includes a headset defining a set of electrode bodies elastically interconnected by a unique set of spring elements configured to locate the set of electrode bodies at electrode positions of the international 10-20 standard, irrespective of the size of the head of the user. The spring elements are configured to carry electrical signals between interconnected electrode bodies and ultimately to a controller. An electrode tip is mechanically and electrically coupled to each electrode body. The electrode tip comprises a thin conductive probe mounted at the distal end of an elastic beam and is configured to extend from a base of the electrode tip, bypass hair, and electrically couple to the head of the user, and an insulative boss, configured to rest on and transfer the weight of the headset to the head of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Zeto, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kele, Janos Kokavecz, Gabor Braun, Aswin Gunasekar
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Patent number: 11730409Abstract: A headset for detecting brain electrical activity may include a flexible substrate having first and second ends each configured to engage an ear of a subject and dimensioned to fit across the forehead of a subject. The headset may also include a plurality of electrodes disposed on the substrate and configured to contact the subject when the headset is positioned on the subject. First and second electrodes may contact top center and lower center regions of the forehead, respectively, third and fourth electrodes may contact front right and front left regions of the forehead, respectively, fifth and sixth electrodes may contact right side and left side regions of the forehead, respectively, and electrodes included within the securing devices may contact the ear regions. The third and fourth electrodes may be moveable in at least a vertical direction relative to the other electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Brainscope Company, Inc.Inventors: Lukasz W. Machon, Neil S. Rothman
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Patent number: 11709376Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device includes an embedded electronics system. The embedded electronics system is configured for wireless communication and for processing sensor signals. The embedded electronics system is embedded into a component of the eyewear device. A plurality of sensors is embedded into one or more of the reconfigurable component and the eyewear device. The plurality is in electrical communication with the embedded electronics system. The embedded electronic system further includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive outputs from the plurality of sensors and to determine a system control parameter from an output of at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
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Patent number: 11672483Abstract: Electrodes providing excellent recording and physical stability. Electrodes are disclosed that may include a plurality of small teeth that possess a novel design shape and orientation. The shallow and relatively long teeth run parallel to the rim of the electrode that presses against the patient's skin. When the electrode is twisted onto skin, the tiny teeth penetrate the stratum corneum and move nearly horizontally under the stratum corneum, thus anchoring the electrode securely to the skin. The electrodes cause minimal discomfort to the patient since the small teeth do not extend to the pain fibers which are located in deeper layers of the skin. The electrodes may be fabricated in a variety of geometries including cylindrical, disk, and blunt bullet or top shapes. In some instances, the electrodes may be connected to detachable leads having magnetic properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Mingui Sun, Wenyan Jia, Robert Joseph Sclabassi
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Patent number: 11672459Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device with electrodes configured to record electrical activity that are confined to a restricted area, using recorded biological electrical signals to control cursor position in a speech-assistance interface, and using recorded biological signals to detect arousals during sleep.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: NEUROVIGIL, INC.Inventor: Philip Low
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Patent number: 11660419Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods described herein relate to multi-sensory presentation devices, including virtual reality (VR) devices, visual display devices, sound devices, haptic devices, and other forms of presentation devices, that are configured to present sensory elements, including visual and/or audio scenes, to a user. In some embodiments, one or more sensors including electroencephalography (EEG) sensors and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, e.g., included in a brain-computer interface, can measure physiological data of a user to monitor a state of the user during the presentation of the visual and/or audio scenes. Such systems, devices, and methods can adapt one or more visual and/or audio scenes based on user physiological data, e.g., to control or manage the state of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Psyber, Inc.Inventor: Prahlad Krishnan
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Patent number: 11642081Abstract: In general, innovative aspects of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in an electrode headset and methods of using an electrode headset. An exemplary electrode headset includes a head covering, an electrode assembly, and a plurality of electrodes. The head covering has a plurality of holes and the electrode assembly includes a plurality of first connectors arranged to align with the plurality of holes of the head covering. Each electrode has a second connector configured to releasably mate with one of the first connectors of the electrode assembly through one of the plurality of holes of the head covering.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: X Development LLCInventors: Rhoda Jill Kentin, Haden Cory, Gabriella Levine
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Patent number: 11617540Abstract: A sensor connector apparatus is disclosed to connected between an electroencephalographic spectrum analyzer and a sensor for use in the electroencephalographic spectrum analyzer. The sensor connector apparatus includes sensor connectors. Each of the sensor connectors includes: a connector to be connected to the electroencephalographic spectrum analyzer; a connector lead where the connector is connected to one end of the connector lead; and a conductive connector electrode that is connected to another end of the connector lead, and is connected to a sensor electrode of the sensor. The electroencephalographic spectrum analyzer is a bispectral index (BIS) processor, the sensor is a BIS Quatro sensor to be connected to the BIS processor, and the connector is connected to a sensor electrode of the BIS Quatro sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: KURUME UNIVERSITYInventors: Hideki Harada, Seiya Muta, Misa Ukeda, So Ota, Maiko Hirata
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Patent number: 11609969Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus is configured to set a candidate for a time lag until analysis target data including at least one of a measurement item and a setting item for use in control of a process controller affects an objective variable, and a time-lag number allowed in a regression model; select, as a candidate for an explanatory variable, at least one of the measurement item measured at a time corresponding to the candidate for the time lag and the setting item set at the time; and determine a regularization parameter of the regression model such that a number of the time lag is equal to or less than the time-lag number, based on a regularization path indicating transition of a regression coefficient for the candidate for the explanatory variable, the regression coefficient varying in accordance with a value of the regularization parameter.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Ryusei Shingaki, Masaaki Takada
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Patent number: 11602307Abstract: An apparatus for measuring patient data includes a frame having a plurality of electrode hubs. Each hub can include one or more electrode members. The frame can be configured to receive a head of a patient. Each of the electrode hubs can have a single electrode member or a plurality of electrode members that extend from or are connected to an outer member for contacting a scalp of the head of the patient. The outer member can have at least one circuit configured to transmit data received by at least one of the electrode members to a measurement device via a wireless communication connection (e.g. Bluetooth, near field communication, etc.) or a wired communication connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: FOREST DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Dan Willis, Matthew Kesinger, Stephen Norcup, Carmelo R. Montalvo
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Patent number: 11583231Abstract: An electroencephalography (EEG) headset can include an arrangement of straps that provides the ability to adjust the size and shape of the headset once disposed on a user's head. In some implementations, the headset can include a first elastic strap extending from a first side of the headset to a second side of the headset along a topside of the headset. The headset can also include a second strap including at least one inelastic portion and at least one elastic portion, at least one EEG electrode coupled to the second strap, a third elastic strap extending from the first side of the headset to the second side of the headset along an underside of the headset, and a plurality of connectors that couple the elastic first strap, the second strap, or the third elastic strap.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: X Development LLCInventor: Phillip Yee
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Patent number: 11520404Abstract: A wearable computing device with bio-signal sensors and a feedback module provides an interactive mediated reality (“VR”) environment for a user. The bio-signal sensors receive bio-signal data (for example, brainwaves) from the user and include bio-signal sensors embedded in a display isolator, having a deformable surface, and having an electrode extendable to contact the user's skin. The wearable computing device further includes a processor to: present content in the VR environment via the feedback module; receive bio-signal data of the user from the bio-signal sensor; process the bio-signal data to determine user states of the user, including brain states, using a user profile; modify a parameter of the content in the VR environment in response to the user states of the user. The user receives feedback indicating the modification of the content via the feedback module.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: INTERAXON INC.Inventors: Christopher Allen Aimone, Samuel Thomas MacKenzie, Graeme Daniel Moffat, Hubert Jacob Banville, Nicole Hélène Proulx
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Patent number: 11471104Abstract: One variation of a system for collecting biosignal data includes: a left junction; a right junction; a first band spanning the left and right junctions; a first band adjuster configured to adjust a length of the first band between the left and right junctions; a second band spanning the left and right junctions and radially offset from the first band about a lateral axis spanning the left and right junctions; a second band adjuster configured to adjust a length of the second band between the left and right junctions; a first electrode fixedly mounted to the first band and centered between the left and right junctions; a second electrode mounted to the first band offset from the first electrode and laterally-adjustable along the length of the first band; and a third electrode mounted to the second band and laterally-adjustable along the length of the second band.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Zeto, Inc.Inventors: Aswin Gunasekar, Gabor Braun, Ferenc Benedek, János Kokavecz, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher HibmaCronan, Drew Putterman, Chris Fruhauf, Brian Tachibana, Max Guangqun Chen, Lauren Margolin
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Patent number: 11457867Abstract: One variation of a system for collecting biosignal data includes: a left junction; a right junction; a first band spanning the left and right junctions; a first band adjuster configured to adjust a length of the first band between the left and right junctions; a second band spanning the left and right junctions and radially offset from the first band about a lateral axis spanning the left and right junctions; a second band adjuster configured to adjust a length of the second band between the left and right junctions; a first electrode fixedly mounted to the first band and centered between the left and right junctions; a second electrode mounted to the first band offset from the first electrode and laterally-adjustable along the length of the first band; and a third electrode mounted to the second band and laterally-adjustable along the length of the second band.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Zeto, Inc.Inventors: Aswin Gunasekar, Gabor Braun, Ferenc Benedek, János Kokavecz, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher HibmaCronan, Drew Putterman, Chris Fruhauf, Brian Tachibana, Max Guangqun Chen, Lauren Margolin
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Patent number: 11395615Abstract: Aspects provide a system including a wearable audio device. The system is configured to determine one or more states of a subject using electrodes positioned on the wearable audio device and in contact with the subject's body. Three electrodes on the wearable audio device are configured to collect any combination of EMG, EOG, ECG/EKG. The system is configured to determine if the subject is fatigued, attentive, anxious, or stressed. The system determines the subject's state without use of a camera. In addition to determining one or more states of the subject, the subject can control the audio device based on a pattern of pupil movements. According to aspects, eye location determined using collected signals are used to adjust and enhance an output of an augmented reality application.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Irwin, Ankita Singh
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Patent number: 11382550Abstract: Stimulation and recording electrode assemblies that are particularly useful for Automatic Period Stimulation (APS). Such embodiments are compatible with nerve monitoring systems to provide continuous stimulation of a nerve during surgery. Certain embodiments include an electrode assembly having cuff including a body and two ears extending from the body. Within the body, at least one electrode is supported and connected to a lead wire assembly. The ears can be brought together to enlarge a gap in the body so that the electrode assembly can be fixated around a nerve. Other embodiments include an electrode assembly including first and second needle electrodes that each have a tip. A body is provided to interconnect the needle electrodes and can be manipulated to move the tips either toward or away from one another. Disclosed embodiments provide nerve monitoring and stimulation in cases where the nerve is only partially dissected.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Matthew L. Cantwell, David C. Hacker, John R. Prisco
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Patent number: 11375943Abstract: An electrode includes a core of beryllium copper alloy and a safe metal coating. In some embodiments, the beryllium copper alloy comprises more than three percent beryllium, less than three percent other metals and a remaining percent copper. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a headband, and a first and second safe metal coated copper-beryllium alloy electrode. The headband is configured to fit snugly to a head of a subject in an orientation from behind a first ear, across a crown of the subject, to a position behind a second ear. The first electrode and second electrode are disposed in the headband to contact a head of the subject at a first position and a different second position, respectively, without gels. In various embodiments, the headband includes a chip to determine an analog signal and transmit data; and, a system includes the headband and a signal analyzing unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Lana Morrow
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Patent number: 11363980Abstract: A device for measuring and/or stimulating a brain activity, preferably an EEG device, including a transmitter and/or detector for transmitting and/or detecting physiological signals produced by the brain of an individual, and a support for the transmitter and/or detector, wherein the support is configured to extend over the top of the individual's head, the support removably attachable to an accessory intended to be worn by the individual, on his or her head, such as an audio headset, the support being configured such that, when the device is worn by the individual, the transmitter and/or detector are held in substantially close contact with the individual's head by the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: CONSCIOUS LABS SASInventors: Julien Dauguet, Mehdi Dutheil
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Patent number: 11324429Abstract: A sensor array can be integrally defined in a fabric headgear. A gel distribution module can be connected to each sensor of the sensor array. Each module can include an outer part that is connectable to a second inner part so that the fabric of the headgear and sensor are between the inner and outer parts. Each module can be configured to facilitate the distribution of a gel onto a scalp of a patient and into contact with the sensor via actuation of an actuator of the module to permit rapid deployment of the gel at the sensor specific locations on the head of a patient. The gel can be distributed directly onto skin of the scalp even when the patient has hair at the sensor location. The sensor array can be positioned so that asymmetrical positioning of the sensors on a patient's head is detectable.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Forest Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dan Willis, Carmelo R. Montalvo, Liam Berti
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Patent number: 11304601Abstract: The invention provides methods and kits for detecting, screening, quantifying or localizing the etiology for reduced or impaired cranial nerve function or conduction or associated cranial nucleus or supranuclear input, useful for detecting, diagnosing or screening for increased intracranial pressure, or useful for detecting, diagnosing, monitoring progression of or screening for a disease or condition featuring increased intracranial pressure by tracking eye movement of the subject. The methods may be performed by a) analyzing eye movement of the subject; b) comparing eye movement of the subject to eye movement of a control or the subject's own baseline eye movement; and c) identifying the subject as having eye movement significantly different from the control or the subject's own baseline eye movement.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignees: New York University, The United States of America as Represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Uzma Samadani, Shani Offen, Marisa Carrasco-Queijeiro, David Heeger
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Patent number: 11285321Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for sensory electrical stimulation of the peripheral nervous system to improve human motor function and performance are described. Methods and devices may be used to enhance physical performance of athletes, professionals, and gamers or improve motor function (hand, finger and limb movement) in patients rehabilitating from neurological deficits and impairments caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurologic or non-neurologic conditions. These apparatuses and methods may be used for physical training and mental training (to improve memory and functional performance including motor coordination, limb-eye coordination, occupational and recreational skills) through periodic or sustained sensory electrical stimulation. Treatment plans may be based on biomarkers and may be used alone or in combination with other apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, U.S. Government Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, LightSide MD, LLCInventors: Karunesh Ganguly, Adelyn Tsu, Nikhilesh Natraj, Gabriel Philip Howles-Banerji, Rajiv Doshi, Kondapavulur T. Venkateswara-Rao
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Patent number: 11285319Abstract: A neuro-stimulation system comprising a user interface arranged for providing a user with a series of sensory stimuli, and for selecting, in response to a user input a group of selected sensory stimuli out of said series of sensory stimuli; a non-invasive brain stimulator arranged for stimulating the brain of the user with a different, unique, associated brain stimulus each time the user interface selects one stimulus of said group of selected sensory stimuli; and a controller arranged for detecting slow-wave sleep of the user and for causing the stimulator to stimulate the brain of the user with the brain stimuli associated with said group of selected sensory stimuli during the slow-wave sleep of the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan J. Hubbard, Praveen K. Pilly
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Patent number: 11272880Abstract: Disclosed is a device suitable for measuring the brain activity signals of an individual, the device being intended to be placed on the head of the individual and having a structure intended to carry sensors, the structure allowing the position of the sensors to be adjusted. The structure of the device has: a deformable central support, which is able to adapt to the curvature of the head and is intended to be positioned along the head, preferably on the median plane of the cranium; flexible guides, which extend laterally with respect to the central support and are spaced apart from each other; sensor supports, which are rigidly connected and fixed to the flexible guides, in adjustable positions along the flexible guides; and a system for tightening the flexible guides.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignees: CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE, UNIVERSITE AMIENS PICARDIE JULES VERNE, INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE), ETABLISSEMENTS MALTERRE SARLInventors: Fabrice Wallois, Mahdi Mahmoudzadeh, Reinhard Grebe, Laurent Malterre, Javad Safaie
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Patent number: 11273304Abstract: A system and method for stimulating a user, the system comprising: a set of pads configured at head regions of the user; a band having a first end coupled to a first pad of the set of pads and a second end coupled to a second pad of the set of pads; a bridge coupled the band and to an electrode during use; and a set of links, each link coupled at a first region to an interior portion of its corresponding pad, and coupled at a second region to the bridge, having an elastic modulus above a threshold modulus such that: in a first mode, displacement of the set of pads produces displacement of the electrode away from the head region of the user, and in a second mode, release of the set of pads orients protrusions of the electrode approximately normal to the head region.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Halo Neuro, Inc.Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Tal Bar-Or, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Daniel Chao, Matty Martin
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Patent number: 11259916Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasively assessing ciliary muscle accommodative potential in phakic eyes may include receiving a plurality of signals generated by a plurality of bipolar electrodes during a ciliary muscle assessment procedure, each of the plurality of signals indicating an electrical field associated with a patient's ciliary muscle, and analyzing the signals to evaluate the patient's ciliary muscle accommodative potential.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: John Campin, Kevin Liedel, George Hunter Pettit
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Patent number: 11241183Abstract: This document discloses EEG headset designs that address shortcomings in prior art headsets and also provides headset solutions for new and useful applications utilizing EEG headsets. One such application is brain computer interface (BCI) applications, and more specifically, a BCI application for stroke therapy in which the headset is utilized to obtain ipsilateral brain signals. This document also discloses BCI devices and methods utilizing EEG headsets.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Neurolutions, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Leuthardt, Gerwin Schalk, Daniel W. Moran, Rob Coker, David Bundy, Robert R. Ragland, Peter J. D'Aquanni, Thomas Voorhees, Gilbert L Carlson