Head Or Eye Patents (Class 600/383)
  • Patent number: 11944579
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignees: CYBERDYNE Inc., University of Tsukuba
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Sankai
  • Patent number: 11941839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NEUROPHET Inc.
    Inventors: Dae Gyu Min, Jun Kil Been, Dong Hyeon Kim
  • Patent number: 11922946
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Q (Cue) Ltd.
    Inventors: Aviad Maizels, Avi Barliya, Yonatan Wexler
  • Patent number: 11850427
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON BEHALF OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ali Rezai, Victor Finomore, James Mahoney
  • Patent number: 11850052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Patent number: 11819336
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hanyuan Luo, Xingliang Jin, Xianliang He, Zhigang Ye, Ningling Zhang, Ming Li, Zuming Yao
  • Patent number: 11766208
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: RETMAP, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Hetling, Safa Rahmani, Tamas Ban
  • Patent number: 11744504
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Zeto, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Kele, Janos Kokavecz, Gabor Braun, Aswin Gunasekar
  • Patent number: 11730409
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Brainscope Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukasz W. Machon, Neil S. Rothman
  • Patent number: 11709376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Patent number: 11672459
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: NEUROVIGIL, INC.
    Inventor: Philip Low
  • Patent number: 11672483
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Mingui Sun, Wenyan Jia, Robert Joseph Sclabassi
  • Patent number: 11660419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Psyber, Inc.
    Inventor: Prahlad Krishnan
  • Patent number: 11642081
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Rhoda Jill Kentin, Haden Cory, Gabriella Levine
  • Patent number: 11617540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: KURUME UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hideki Harada, Seiya Muta, Misa Ukeda, So Ota, Maiko Hirata
  • Patent number: 11609969
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Ryusei Shingaki, Masaaki Takada
  • Patent number: 11602307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: FOREST DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Willis, Matthew Kesinger, Stephen Norcup, Carmelo R. Montalvo
  • Patent number: 11583231
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Yee
  • Patent number: 11520404
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: INTERAXON INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Aimone, Samuel Thomas MacKenzie, Graeme Daniel Moffat, Hubert Jacob Banville, Nicole Hélène Proulx
  • Patent number: 11471104
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11457867
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11395615
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Irwin, Ankita Singh
  • Patent number: 11382550
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Cantwell, David C. Hacker, John R. Prisco
  • Patent number: 11375943
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Lana Morrow
  • Patent number: 11363980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: CONSCIOUS LABS SAS
    Inventors: Julien Dauguet, Mehdi Dutheil
  • Patent number: 11324429
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Forest Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Willis, Carmelo R. Montalvo, Liam Berti
  • Patent number: 11304601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: New York University, The United States of America as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Uzma Samadani, Shani Offen, Marisa Carrasco-Queijeiro, David Heeger
  • Patent number: 11285321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, U.S. Government Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, LightSide MD, LLC
    Inventors: Karunesh Ganguly, Adelyn Tsu, Nikhilesh Natraj, Gabriel Philip Howles-Banerji, Rajiv Doshi, Kondapavulur T. Venkateswara-Rao
  • Patent number: 11285319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hubbard, Praveen K. Pilly
  • Patent number: 11272880
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignees: CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE, UNIVERSITE AMIENS PICARDIE JULES VERNE, INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE), ETABLISSEMENTS MALTERRE SARL
    Inventors: Fabrice Wallois, Mahdi Mahmoudzadeh, Reinhard Grebe, Laurent Malterre, Javad Safaie
  • Patent number: 11273304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Halo Neuro, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Tal Bar-Or, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Daniel Chao, Matty Martin
  • Patent number: 11259916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: John Campin, Kevin Liedel, George Hunter Pettit
  • Patent number: 11241183
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11219399
    Abstract: Electrodes for use in electroencephalographic recording, including consciousness and seizure monitoring applications, have novel features that speed, facilitate or enforce proper placement of the electrodes, including any of alignment indicators, tabs and juts, color coding, and an insulating bridge between reference and ground electrodes which ensures a safe application distance between the conductive regions of the two electrodes in the event of cardiac defibrillation. A method of using a set of at least four such electrodes is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: NeuroWave Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Bibian, Tatjana Zikov
  • Patent number: 11185230
    Abstract: A transmission apparatus for the transmission of brain parameter sensor data includes, a receiving unit with an antenna, which can be wirelessly connected to a transmitting unit of a brain parameter sensor for data transmission, a data processing device which is in signaling connection to the receiving unit, a high frequency source for generating a data transmission carrier frequency, wherein the high frequency source is integrated in a housing of the data processing device. The result is a transmission apparatus which is designed for use in a domestic patient environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Raumedic AG
    Inventors: Karlheinz Göhler, Peter Peitsch, Reinhard Jurisch
  • Patent number: 11179093
    Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating cognitive function of a patient. The apparatus has a physiological monitor adapted to output physiological measurements of a given bodily function of the patient, wherein the bodily function is regulated by the autonomic nervous system of the patient; a cognitive exercise evaluator adapted to obtain performance information of the patient when carrying out a cognitive exercise with a given difficulty; a general-purpose processor; and computer-readable memory adapted to store program code for evaluating the cognitive function of the patient, the program code comprising instructions to receive the physiological measurements and the performance information, and provide an evaluation of the cognitive function of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: David Tinjust
  • Patent number: 11179089
    Abstract: A method and system that includes a wearable device having a plurality of EEG sensors to detect an EEG signal in a window of a predetermined length, a bandpass filter to remove frequency bands of the EEG signal to obtain a combined signal of remaining frequency bands, and a wireless device connection for wireless transmission of information from the wearable device. The information including the EEG signal and the combined signal. A mobile device includes a communication device for receiving the transmitted information, at least one processor for processing a machine learning model. The machine learning model classifies the combined signal to obtain a classification result of mental stress or not mental stress, and a display device displays a mental stress assessment based on the EEG signal and the classification result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: King Abdulaziz University
    Inventors: Ubaid M. Al-Saggaf, Mohammed U. Alsaggaf, Muhammad Moinuddin, Syed Saad Azhar Ali, Syed Faraz Naqvi
  • Patent number: 11160502
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11128636
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for ascertaining aspects of a user, such as the user's identity, competence, health, and state of mind. In various embodiments, data is captured about a user via a headset worn by the user. Based on the data, a determination may be made about an aspect of the user, and the user may accordingly be granted or denied access to a resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Science House LLC
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Christopher Capobianco, Isaac W. Hock, Michael Werner, Geoffrey Gelman, Gennaro Rendino
  • Patent number: 11076807
    Abstract: Example apparatus and methods for gathering electroencephalographic signals are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a band to be worn on a head of a person and a first strip adjustably coupled to the band. The example apparatus also includes a first set of electrodes coupled to the first strip to gather a first set of signals from the head and a magnetic fastener to couple the first strip to the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Nielsen Consumer LLC
    Inventor: Yakob Badower
  • Patent number: 11039784
    Abstract: A method for profiling sleep of an individual is provided. The method includes defining a sleep feature space for the individual, measuring a brain wave for the individual during the individual's sleep, and mapping the sleep feature space in response to a comparison of the brain wave and a previous brain wave measurement used to define the sleep feature space. The brain wave may comprise a brain wave spectrum. The sleep feature space may comprise, or be composed of, spectral power and envelope measures. The method also includes modelling the mapped sleep feature space in response to recognized neural network patterns corresponding to each of a plurality of sleep stages derived from recognizing the neural network patterns from the sleep feature space and deriving a sleep profile for the individual from sleep stages determined in response to the modelled mapped sleep feature space and the brain wave of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Zhuo Zhang, Cuntai Guan, Hai Hong Zhang, Huijuan Yang
  • Patent number: 11033230
    Abstract: There is disclosed a probe holder module that configures a part of a probe holder for an optical measurement which holds a light emission probe and a light detection probe and can be mounted on an object to be measured and configures the probe holder for optical measurement by combining a plurality of probe holder modules, the probe holder module including a holding part for mechanically holding at least one of the light emission probe and the light detection probe, at least one of an electric circuit and electric wiring to be electrically connected to at least one of the light emission probe and the light detection probe, a terminal for connecting at least one of the light emission probe and the light detection probe and at least one of the electric circuit and the electric wiring, a mechanical connection part to be mechanically connecting other probe holder module, and an electrical connection part to be electrically connected to the other probe holder module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsukasa Funane, Masashi Kiguchi, Hiroki Sato
  • Patent number: 11026615
    Abstract: Provided is a dry electrode for detecting a bio-signal, comprising a body part; a protrusion part formed on one surface of the body part; and a coating part formed on an end surface of the protrusion part, wherein the body part and the protrusion part comprise a conductive silicone, and the coating part comprises Ag, AgCl, and, optionally, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Y-BRAIN INC
    Inventors: Ki-Won Lee, Cheon-Ju Ko, Jong-Min Jang, Byung-Gik Kim
  • Patent number: 11027117
    Abstract: A headset for use in delivering electrical stimulation to the skin surface of the head or in sensing one or more body parameters of the head of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: NEUROLIEF LTD.
    Inventors: Amit Dar, Amir Cohen, Ron Belson, Jonathan Bar-Or
  • Patent number: 11006898
    Abstract: The biological information measurement apparatus includes a first signal applying unit which applies a first applying signal to electrodes at the time of the measurement of biological information, a biological information measurement unit which measures biological information based on detection signals of the electrodes at the time of the measurement of biological information, a second signal applying unit which applies a second applying signal to the electrodes at a time of detection of an attached state, and an attached state detection unit which detects an attached state based on the detection signals at the time of the detection of an attached state. At least some of the electrodes at the time of the measurement of biological information is identical with at least some of the electrodes at the time of the detection of an attached state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukimitsu Yamada, Daisuke Takai, Toshiki Nakamura
  • Patent number: 11006876
    Abstract: A mental state awareness system comprises a non-invasive brain interface assembly configured for detecting brain activity of a user, a processor configured for determining a mental state of a user based on the detected brain activity, and a biofeedback device configured for automatically providing biofeedback to the user indicative of the determined mental state of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Johnson, Husam Katnani
  • Patent number: 10946196
    Abstract: Electrical non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) delivers weak electrical currents to the brain via electrodes that are affixed to the scalp. NIBS can excite or inhibit the brain in areas that are impacted by that electrical current during and for a short time following stimulation. Electrical NIBS can be used to change brain structure in terms of increasing white matter integrity as measured by diffusion tensor imaging. Together the electrical NIBS can induce changes in brain structure and function. The present methods and devices are adaptable to and configurable for facilitating the enhancement of brain performance, and the treatment of neurological diseases and tissues. The present methods and devices are advantageously designed to utilize modern electrodes deployed with, inter alia, various spatial arrangements, polarities, and current strengths to target brain areas or networks to thereby enhance performance or deliver therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: STIMSCIENCE INC.
    Inventor: Michael P. Weisend
  • Patent number: 10942568
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: INTERAXON INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Aimone, Samuel Thomas Mackenzie, Graeme Daniel Moffat, Hubert Jacob Banville, Nicole Helene Proulx
  • Patent number: 10898137
    Abstract: An electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor is disclosed. The EEG sensor includes a housing defining a chamber capable of storing a gel, the housing includes a first and a second chamber wall, the walls each comprising a corresponding access port located on a common axis extending through the housing; an electrically-conductive probe with a probe tip extending at least partially through the chamber along the axis, at least a portion of the probe tip being exposed to the chamber; an electrical terminal located at an outer surface of the second chamber wall, the electrical terminal being in electrical communication with the probe tip through the access port at the second chamber wall; and a compliant member mechanically coupled to the access port at the first chamber wall capable of compressing, thereby providing a dispense pathway from the chamber through the access port at the first chamber wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Hollis Sargent, Philip Edwin Watson
  • Patent number: 10881318
    Abstract: An improved apparatus and method of using an EEG net to obtain electroencephalographic measurements from a patient in an emergent or urgent care setting. The net is comprised of a headpiece with a plurality of straps and recording ports formed therein. A recording head of an electrode is associated with each recording port and is pre-incorporated into the net. Transmitting wires are associated with each electrode head and have common terminated points. The terminus of each wire is hard wired into a connecting device that can be directly mated to a receiving console or remotely transmit wirelessly the electrode signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Dignity Health
    Inventor: Brian Alkire