With Feedback Of Signal To Patient Patents (Class 600/545)
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Patent number: 9215533Abstract: An exemplary uncomfortable sound pressure determination system including: a sound data generator configured to generate sound data concerning sounds consecutively ascending or descending in sound pressure from first to nth sounds, the sounds being pure tones of a same frequency; an output section configured to present the sounds to a user; a characteristic amount extractor configured to extract, based on an event-related potential of the electroencephalogram signal measured after lapse of a predetermined time from a point in time of presenting each of the sounds, a characteristic amount concerning temporal change in frequency of the event-related potential; and an uncomfortable sound pressure determination section configured to determine, by referring to a previously-provided relationship by which temporal changes in frequency of event-related potentials and uncomfortable sound pressures are associated, a sound pressure corresponding to the extracted characteristic amount to be an uncomfortable sound pressureType: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinobu Adachi, Jun Ozawa
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Patent number: 9215298Abstract: A method of maintaining an information rate of a Brain-computer interface (BCI) system, implanted in a patient's brain, by regulating arousal level in the patient's brain is disclosed. The method includes selecting a patient with the implanted BCI device configured to receive neuronal activity from one or more electrodes connected to the patient's brain and to establish a communication channel between the patient and an external device controlled by the patient. Accordingly, a rate of information passage through the communication channel from the BCI device is measured, and a region of the patient's brain involved in arousal regulation, is stimulated in response to said measuring, under conditions effective to adjust the rate of information passing from the BCI device through the communication channel. A computer medium for carrying out this method and a BCI Arousal Regulation system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Cornell UniversityInventor: Nicholas D. Schiff
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Patent number: 9211408Abstract: A neurostimulation system can include a memory, a playback system, a stimulation electrode, and a controller. The memory can store data for first and second input waveforms. The playback system can provides first and second output waveforms, based on the first and second input waveforms in the memory, respectively, to form composite patterns of stimulation or waveforms. The first output waveform can be different than the second output waveform. The second output waveform can be periodically superimposed on the first output waveform. The controller can be in communication with the stimulation electrode. The controller can be configured to control application of the composite pattern of stimulation or waveform to a target site in a body of a subject suffering from a medical condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventor: Andre Machado
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Patent number: 9183351Abstract: Adaptive system for medical monitoring distributes data processing among computing devices connected to a network to optimize usage of computational resources, network communication speed and user experience. Data processing is distributed into several levels with bi-directional communication between the levels (computing devices) to coordinate and adjust data compression, filtering, and analysis, as well as the size of buffered data available for transmission and/or receiving.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventor: Vladimir Shusterman
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Patent number: 9179855Abstract: Systems and methods for treating pain are described. Systems and methods for treating pain using video games, tilt tables and bio-sensors are described wherein the level of the video game is controlled by a computer based on the feedback from a patient. Corresponding systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Bright Cloud International Corp.Inventors: Grigore C. Burdea, Bryan A. Rabin
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Patent number: 9135221Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and analyzing neuropsychological flow patterns, include creating a knowledge base of neuropsychological flow patterns. The knowledge base is formed by obtaining signals from multiple research groups for particular behavioral processes, localizing sources of activity participating in the particular behavioral processes, identifying sets of patterns of brain activity for the behavioral processes and neuropsychologically analyzing the localized sources and the identified patterns for each of the research groups. The neuropsychological analysis includes identifying all possible pathways for the identified sets of patterns, ranking the possible pathways based on likelihood for the particular behavioral process and reducing the number of ranked possible pathways based on additional constraints. A system for comparison of obtained signals from an individual to the created knowledge base is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Elminda Ltd.Inventors: Goded Shahaf, Amir B. Geva
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Patent number: 9132333Abstract: A method of maintaining a state in a subject (12) comprises generating a pacing signal (20) at a first frequency, presenting to the subject an output based upon the generated pacing signal, measuring one or more physiological parameters of the subject, detecting that the measured parameter(s) conform to a desired state in the subject, and either removing the presentation to the subject of the output based upon the generated pacing signal, or generating a new pacing signal at a second frequency, and presenting to the subject an output based upon the generated new pacing signal. The method can further comprise, prior to the detecting that the measured parameter(s) conform to a desired state in the subject, adjusting the pacing signal according to feedback from the measured parameter(s).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Ronaldus Maria Aarts, Mark Thomas Johnson
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Patent number: 9125788Abstract: A method and system for motor learning. The method comprises the steps of detecting a user's motor intent; and giving robotic assistance to the user for executing a motor task associated with the motor intent based on the detected motor intent.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCHInventors: Keng Peng Tee, Cuntai Guan, Haihong Zhang, Brahim Ahmed Salah Hamadi Charef
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Patent number: 9113801Abstract: A neurological control system for modulating activity of any component or structure comprising the entirety or portion of the nervous system, or any structure interfaced thereto, generally referred to herein as a “nervous system component.” The neurological control system generates neural modulation signals delivered to a nervous system component through one or more neuromodulators to control neurological state and prevent neurological signs and symptoms. Such treatment parameters may be derived from a neural response to previously delivered neural modulation signals sensed by one or more sensors, each configured to sense a particular characteristic indicative of a neurological or psychiatric condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: CYBERONICS, INC.Inventor: Daniel John DiLorenzo
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Patent number: 9118775Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the operation of the mobile terminal are provided. The method according to one embodiment includes connecting a call between the mobile terminal and a counterpart mobile terminal; preparing a brain wave sensor and determining a state of mind of a user based on brain wave measurements obtained from the user by the brain wave sensor module; and performing a control operation relevant to the call according to the determined state of mind of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hyebong Lim, Sunsang So
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Patent number: 9095455Abstract: A brain-machine interface is provided that incorporates a neural dynamical structure in the control of a prosthetic device to restore motor function and is able to significantly enhance the control performance compared to existing technologies. In one example, a neural dynamical state is inferred from neural observations, which are obtained from a neural implant. In another example, the neural dynamical state can be inferred from both the obtained neural observations and from the kinematics. A controller interfaced with the prosthetic device uses the inferred neural dynamical state as input to the controller to control kinematic variables of the prosthetic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Cambridge Enterprise LimitedInventors: Jonathan C. Kao, Paul Nuyujukian, Mark M. Churchland, John P. Cunningham, Krishna V. Shenoy
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Patent number: 9082011Abstract: A method of assessing the identity of a person by one or more of: internal non-visible anatomical structure of an eye represented by the Oculomotor Plant Characteristics (OPC), brain performance represented by the Complex Eye Movement patterns (CEM), iris patterns, and periocular information. In some embodiments, a method of making a biometric assessment includes measuring eye movement of a subject, making an assessment of whether the subject is alive based on the measured eye movement, and assessing a person's identity based at least in part on the assessment of whether the subject is alive. In some embodiments, a method of making a biometric assessment includes measuring eye movement of a subject, assessing characteristics from the measured eye movement, and assessing a state of the subject based on the assessed characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Texas State University—San MarcosInventor: Oleg V. Komogortsev
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Patent number: 9072482Abstract: Method, apparatus and computer program product for monitoring seizure activity in brain are disclosed. At least one parameter set sequence is derived from brain wave signal data obtained from a subject, wherein each parameter set sequence comprises sequential parameter sets and each parameter set comprises values for at least two signal parameters, the values being derived from the brain wave signal data. A path formed by each of the at least one parameter set sequence in a parameter space is determined, thereby to obtain at least one path. The parameter space is defined by the at least two signal parameters. At least one evolution indicator is calculated, each evolution indicator quantifying the evolution occurred in respective path formed in a given time period in the parameter space. The at least one evolution indicator is then employed to produce an indication of seizure activity in the brain wave signal data.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Mika Sarkela, Antti Tolonen
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Patent number: 9031631Abstract: A head-mountable EEG electrode-containing device is provided based on radially adjustable electrodes to fit the wearer's unique head size and shape. The head-mountable device with an electrode array positioned therein includes multiple head-mountable device sections that are interconnected by mechanical fasteners to facilitate sizing and positioning of the head-mountable device. An array of resilient sleeves is positioned within each head-mountable device section. Each resilient sleeve houses an individual electrode and is deformable for self-orienting. The deformation of the sleeve is such that a central axis passing through the individual electrode housed within the resilient sleeve is maintained in a position approximately normal to a plane tangential to a scalp portion positioned beneath that electrode.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityInventors: Kai Yu Tong, Bun Yu, Peter Man Kit Pang, Newmen Sze Kit Ho, Xiaoling Hu, Robert Wai Man Tam, Shu To Ng
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Publication number: 20150126892Abstract: Disclosed are a cloud server for processing electroencephalography information, and an apparatus for processing electroencephalography information which measures, transmits, or processes electroencephalography information based on the cloud server. The cloud server includes: a communication unit communicatively connected with a wireless network to receive electroencephalography information of a user; and a electroencephalography information processing unit configured to analyze a mental state of the user from the received electroencephalography information, and provide a command or information corresponding to a result of the analysis as a processing result, in which the processing result is provided to the user or another user through the wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Kwi Hoon KIM, Myung Ae CHUNG, Woong Shik YOU
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Patent number: 9020587Abstract: A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventors: George H. Green, John LeMay
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Patent number: 9014796Abstract: A flexible multi-modal microelectrode is provided that combines multi-channel fluidic and electrical interfaces for biological and other systems. Methods of making and using same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Daryl R. Kipke, David S. Pellinen
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Patent number: 9008780Abstract: Methods for bridging brain sites between which there is substantially no effective communication, and associated neural prosthetic devices, are provided. A neural spike in a first neural site in a subject is detected, and a stimulus to a second neural site in the subject is delivered within a defined period of time after the detection of the neural spike, wherein there is substantially no effective communication between the first and second neural sites. The method forms an artificial bridge between the two neural sites, and establishes lasting communication between the two sites. The present disclosure provides, among other things, a neural prosthetic device comprising an integrated circuit that comprises a recording front-end comprising a plurality of recording channels; a processor unit; and a stimulus delivering back-end comprising a plurality of stimulation channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Case Western Reserve University, University of KansasInventors: Randolph J. Nudo, David Guggenmos, Pedram Mohseni, Meysam Azin
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Patent number: 8990054Abstract: A system and method for determining a peak performance state by coherency of input signals from a test subject. The system includes two sensors for receiving separate input signals from a test subject. The system also includes a processor that is in communication with the sensors. The system further includes a memory that stores baseline data and is connected to the processor. The method includes the steps of receiving input signals from two sensors, communicating the input signals to a processor, analyzing the input signals with the processor as a function of a nonlinear relationship to determine coherency, and comparing the coherency data to baseline data stored in the memory to determine the presence of a peak performance state.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: Debra C. Ketterling, Kanav Kahol
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Patent number: 8986206Abstract: A health care apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes: a motion sensing unit; a bio-electric potential sensing unit sensing an electric potential signal of the health examinee corresponding to the sensed result; and an analysis unit analyzing the sensed result. By recognizing a current motion of the examinee and sensing an electric potential signal corresponding to the recognized current motion from the examinee, a more reliable health index of the examinee can be calculated. Even when information on the current motion of the health examinee is not given, the current motion can be recognized by the apparatus and method. Furthermore, since the health examinee is notified of the calculated health index in real time, the health examinee can be informed immediately if the physical condition is in an emergency state. As a result, the examinee can respond quickly to the emergency situation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Youn-ho Kim, Kun-soo Shin, Wan-taek Han, Hyung-sok Yeo, Hyun-tai Hwang, Jong-pal Kim
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Patent number: 8989854Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for retrieving mental images of faces from the human brain. An exemplary embodiment includes a method for retrieving mental images of faces from a human brain, the method including generating an image on a screen, measuring brain activity data from a brain scanner, varying characteristics of the image on the screen, detecting changes in the brain activity data measured from the brain scanner, and generating a final image on the screen, the final image being related to a subjectively described mental image.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Martin Sundstrom
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Publication number: 20150079560Abstract: A wearable signal acquisition and computerized display device including at least one first sensor configured to measure at least one of the following attributes from a subject wearing the device: attention, focus, concentration, alertness, and mood. The device has a heads-up display or goggles, glasses, or another head piece having lenses. The measurement is derived from the subject's brainwaves by use of one or more algorithms. The subject wearing the device receives neurofeedback data based on this measurement through the projected image to train them how to control attention, mood, etc. and improve understanding as to how various external stimuli in the real world or virtual world impact these attributes. In one variation the sensors measure brainwave signals at two positions of the subject and use the difference in these measurements to derive an attention indicator signal used to provide neurofeedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Jonathan Daniel Cowan
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Patent number: 8983569Abstract: A physiological sensor apparatus comprises a physiological sensor, a headband and an eye mask. In one example, the physiological sensor includes a plurality of electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes that are used to sense a signal indicative of a sleep stage (e.g., REM sleep or non-REM sleep) of a user. Each end of the headband attaches to respective ends of the sensor and eye mask such that when the sensor is disposed on the forehead of the user, the eye mask shields the eyes of the user from visible light. The diameter of the headband is adjustable by the user to secure the sensor to the forehead of the user. The sensor accurately determines the sleep stages of the user over a period of sleep of the user because the adjustable headband and eye mask prevent the electrodes from being displaced from the forehead of the user during the period of sleep.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventor: Youn Jae Lee
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Patent number: 8948862Abstract: A stimulatory effect estimation device includes a stimulus generator 3 which applies a stimulus to a back seat passenger, an electroencephalogram 2 which measures the brain waves of the back seat passenger, a memory 4, and an ECU 5 which specifies the brain wave indexes of stimulatory effects which surface in response to the stimuli both when the passenger is awake and when the passenger is asleep from the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is awake and the brain waves measured by the electroencephalogram 2 when a stimulus is applied from the stimulus generator 3 while the passenger is asleep.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takeshi Hamaguchi, Kazuhide Shigeto, Hisashi Iizuka
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Patent number: 8948861Abstract: A system for determining optimum wake time is disclosed whereby the system comprising includes a receiver for receiving electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The system further includes a processor configured to generate at least one frequency band based on the EEG data received, wherein the processor is further configured to determine an optimum wake time based on a relative low point on the at least one frequency band. The system also includes an indicator configured to provide notification of the optimum wake time.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Deepti Dunichand Rai, Steven F. Kalik
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Patent number: 8945018Abstract: A blood flow measuring apparatus includes a sensor unit including a light emitter configured to emit light onto a measurement area and a light receiver configured to receive the light transmitted through the measurement area; at least one more light receiver configured to receive the light transmitted through the measurement area; and a control part configured to measure a blood flow state of the measurement area according to signals outputted by the light receivers. The light emitted by the light emitter is received by the light receivers arranged at different distances from the light emitter and the light receivers output the signals responsive to the received light. The control part measures the blood flow state of the measurement area by performing an arithmetic process to cancel a component of oxygen saturation in the blood, said component being included in the signals outputted by the light receivers.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: University of TsukubaInventor: Yoshiyuki Sankai
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Patent number: 8948860Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an on-site diagnosis of a subject to determine the presence and/or severity of a concussion is provided. The method includes placing an electrode set coupled to a handheld base unit on the subject's head, acquiring brain electrical signals from the subject through the electrode set, processing the acquired brain electrical signals using a signal processing algorithm stored in a memory of the base unit, determining the presence and/or severity of a concussion from the processed signals, indicating the presence and/or severity of a concussion on the handheld base unit, and determining a course of treatment for the subject based on the indication.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: BrainScope Company, Inc.Inventor: Elvir Causevic
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Patent number: 8934965Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for interfacing with brain tissue, specifically for monitoring and/or actuation of spatio-temporal electrical waveforms. The device is conformable having a high electrode density and high spatial and temporal resolution. A conformable substrate supports a conformable electronic circuit and a barrier layer. Electrodes are positioned to provide electrical contact with a brain tissue. A controller monitors or actuates the electrodes, thereby interfacing with the brain tissue. In an aspect, methods are provided to monitor or actuate spatio-temporal electrical waveform over large brain surface areas by any of the devices disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: John Rogers, Dae-Hyeong Kim, Brian Litt, Jonathan Viventi
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Patent number: 8933696Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a plurality of assemblies combined. Each assembly includes a plurality of tunnel magnetoresistive elements, a capacitor and a fixed resistor. The tunnel magnetoresistive dements are (i) disposed in such a way that fixed magnetization directions of fixed magnetic layers are substantially identical and changeable magnetization directions of free magnetic layers with no magnetic field applied are substantially identical and (ii) connected to each other in series-parallel. The capacitor is connected in parallel to the tunnel magnetoresistive elements. The fixed resistor is connected in series to the tunnel magnetoresistive elements and to the capacitor. The assemblies are (i) disposed in such a way that the fixed magnetization directions of the fixed magnetic layers of the assemblies have a relative angle of more than 90 degrees and (ii) connected to each other in series and/or in parallel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Konica Minolta, Inc.Inventor: Takuo Nishikawa
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Publication number: 20150005660Abstract: Certain examples provide a method of collecting and analyzing complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes presenting at least one complex auditory stimulus to a subject and acquiring the subject's complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes averaging complex auditory brainstem responses from the subject in at least one of a time domain and a frequency domain to form a collected response. The example method includes analyzing the collected response using a signal processor to process the collected response to provide a processed output and to adapt the response for comparison to the at least one complex auditory stimulus. The example method includes performing statistical computations on the processed output to generate visual and data feedback for a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Nina Kraus, Trent G. Nicol, Erika E. Skoe
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Publication number: 20140357960Abstract: A method and device is described, which measures and records one or more repetitive biological signals, such as heartbeat, breathing rate, and/or intrinsic brainwave frequency, and uses these tempos and timing information as a feedback mechanism to an individual doing one or more repetitive motion activities, in order to synchronize the activities with the repetitive biological signals, or a simple ratio of harmonics or sub-harmonics thereof. The feedback is achieved through a visual, audio, or tactile signal that indicates to the individual pacing information for precisely when to perform the activity. The purpose of synchronizing repetitive motion activity to biological activity is to optimize the efficiency of the system as a whole, reducing energy consumption and promoting calm and focused performance. Repetitive motion activities include but are not limited to breathing, running, bicycling, swimming, walking, hiking, jump rope, and rowing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: James William Phillips, Yi Jin
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Patent number: 8903483Abstract: Described here are implantable devices and methods for monitoring physiological information relating to sleep. The implantable devices are generally designed to include at least one sensor for sensing physiological information, a processor for processing the physiological information using low computational power to detect a sleep stage, and a battery. The detected sleep stage information may then be used to indicate sleep quality, identify or monitor a medical condition, or guide treatment thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Felice Sun, Benjamin D Pless, Barbara Gibb
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Patent number: 8894718Abstract: The system is comprised of an interface (1) consisting of one or more electrodes capturing electromyographic (biolectric muscle activity) signals, an earphone/microphone and a radiofrequency transmitter/receiver; a nexus module (2), with means for the encoding and interpretation of the electromyographic signals which taking into account both their duration as well as their amplitude and time lapse interval, wirelessly connected to the transmitter/receiver of the interface (1); and a controller (3), consisting of means for controlling and managing the devices comprising the ambient intelligence environment of a domotic, inmotic, military or other types, the input of which is connected to the output of the nexus module (2). Additionally, the communication facilitated by the earphone/microphone is completed with glasses incorporating a device capable of projecting visual messages on the inner side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Vicente Rodilla Sala, Manuel De Entrambasaguas Barretto, Juan Manuel Belda, Antonio Reig Fabado, Antonio Miranda
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Publication number: 20140336473Abstract: A biofeedback system and method enables biofeedback training to be accomplished during normal interaction by an individual with the individual's environment, for example while reading, playing video games, watching TV, participating in sports activities, or at work. Physiologic data is processed and used to generate one or more control signals based on the physiologic data. The control signals may be proportional to a result of the data processing, or based on comparison of the processing results with at least one fixed or adaptive threshold. The control signal is supplied to a wearable device through which the individual receives sensory information from the individual's environment, and serves to interrupt or modify the sensory information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Devon Greco
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Patent number: 8884767Abstract: A method of alerting a person using an EEG assembly (201) comprises the steps of automatically alerting said person of an incidence, manipulating an external device for establishing a wireless connection between the EEG assembly (201) and the external device (202), wirelessly transmitting from the EEG assembly (201) and to the external device (202) a data message holding information identifying the incidence that triggered the alert of the person carrying the EEG assembly, and providing information related to the incidence that triggered the alert of said person using presentation means in the external device (202). The invention also relates to an apparatus operating according to the method.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Widex A/SInventor: Preben Kidmose
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Publication number: 20140330157Abstract: A method of retraining brainwave patterns using direct electrical stimulation feedback comprises: securing two or more electrodes to a subject's scalp and/or ears; acquiring EEG signal(s) on at least one channel; amplifying the EEG signal or signals via differential amplifier means; digitizing said EEG signal or signals via Analog-to-Digital converter means; selecting at least one of said channels from which to derive feedback; creating at least one digital-domain representation of said selected EEG signal or signals; creating a signal or signals representing at least one time-domain “distortion” of said digital domain representation or representations by time distortion means; differentiating said time distorted signal or signals; and introducing said differentiated signal or signals back onto the pairs of input leads via coupling means, wherein said differentiated signal or signals are thus input directly to the brain and nervous system, bypassing the normal systems of perception.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Corey Charles Snook
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Patent number: 8880163Abstract: A classification method for classifying neural signals, the method comprising the following steps: a) using a plurality of electrodes over a determined period of time to acquire a plurality of neural signal samples; b) estimating a covariance matrix of said neural signals; and c) classifying said neural signals, the classification being performed: either in the Riemann manifold of symmetric positive definite matrices of dimensions equal to the dimensions of said covariance matrix; or else in a tangent space of said Riemann manifold. A method of selecting neural signal acquisition electrodes based on the Riemann geometry of covariance matrices of said signals. An application of said classification method and of said method of selecting electrodes to direct neural control.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Alexandre Barachant, Stéphane Bonnet
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Publication number: 20140323902Abstract: An interactive implantable medical device system includes an implantable medical device and a network-enabled external device capable of bi-directional communication and interaction with the implantable medical device. The external device is programmed to interact with other similarly-enabled devices. The system facilitates improved patient care by eliminating unnecessary geographic limitations on implantable medical device interrogation and programming, and by allowing patients, physicians, and other users to access medical records, history, and information and to receive status and care-related alerts and messages anywhere there is access to a communications network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Benjamin D. PLESS, David R. FISCHELL, Barbara GIBB, Lisa GUZZO, Adrain R.M. UPTON
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Publication number: 20140316230Abstract: With explosive penetration of portable electronic devices (PEDs) recent focus into consumer EEG devices has been to bring advantages including localized wireless interfacing, portability, and a low-cost high-performance electronics platform to host the processing algorithms to bear. However, most development continues to focus on brain-controlled video games which are nearly identical to those created for earlier, more stationary consumer EEG devices and personal EEG is treated as of a novelty or toy. According to embodiments of the invention the inventors have established new technologies and solutions that address these limitations within the prior art and provide benefits including, but not limited to, global acquisition and storage of acquired EEG data and processed EEG data, development interfaces for expansion and re-analysis of acquired EEG data, integration to other non-EEG derived user data, and long-term user wearability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Personal Neuro Devices Inc.Inventors: Steve Denison, Andrew Stephen Faulkner, Tony Gaitatzis, Arwen Moore, Robert Sawatsky, Chad Veinotte, Bruno Daoust, Elliott Alfred Loh
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Patent number: 8868174Abstract: A brain information output apparatus includes an intention determination information storage unit in which two or more pieces of intention determination information can be stored, with each intention determination information including a pair of an intention identifier, and a learning feature amount group including one or more feature amounts extracted from second learning data that is obtained by converting first learning data into intracerebral brain activity data, the first leaning data being acquired from the outside of the cranium of a user when the user performs a trial according to one intention; a first brain activity data acquiring unit that acquires first brain activity data from the outside of the cranium of a user; a second brain activity data acquiring unit that converts the first brain activity data to intracerebral brain activity data, and acquires second brain activity data; a feature amount group acquiring unit that acquires, from the second brain activity data, an input feature amount groupType: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute InternationalInventors: Masaaki Sato, Takahito Tamagawa, Okito Yamashita, Yusuke Takeda, Mitsuo Kawato, Kentaro Yamada, Masahiro Kimura, Akihiro Toda, Tatsuya Okabe
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Patent number: 8862219Abstract: A method of creating a user profile for use in a brain computer interface includes performing a training exercise, measuring a user's brain signals during the training exercise, mapping specific signals of the user's brain signals to predefined mental task descriptions, and creating a user profile including the user's brain signals mapped to the mental task descriptions. The user profile so created can be used in a method of creating a brain computer interface for a user for an application. This method includes accessing a user profile including the user's brain signals mapped to mental task descriptions, accessing an application profile including a plurality of properties of the application, matching one or more mental task descriptions from the user profile to a respective property from the application profile, and creating a brain computer interface accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Gary Nelson Garcia Molina, Alphons Antonius Maria Lambertus Bruekers, Marijn Christian Damstra, Johannes Weda
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Patent number: 8851073Abstract: A medical device may include a patient interface for use in a breathing assistance system, an electronic device coupled to the patient interface, and one or more electrical conductors at least partially integrated with the patient interface. The patient interface may include a connection end configured for receiving gas communicated by a gas delivery apparatus, and a patient end configured for insertion into or more breathing passageways of a patient. The one or more electrical conductors at least partially integrated with the patient interface may be capable of facilitating communication of electrical signals between the electronic device and the gas delivery apparatus when the patient interface is communicatively coupled to the gas delivery apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Joseph Douglas Vandine
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Patent number: 8855758Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining EEG data includes a signal processing component for receiving EEG signals from each of a plurality of electrodes and a data output component. The signal processing component is arranged to convert respective EEG signals in real time to a reduced data set and provide the reduced data set to the data output component.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Imperial Innovations LimitedInventors: Esther O. Rodriquez-Villegas, David C. Yates
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Patent number: 8838225Abstract: The present invention introduces a method for processing multichannel measurement data achieved especially in MEG and EEG measurements. The method uses a signal space separation (SSS) method and the orthogonality of lead fields in order to calculate linear transformation from physical measurement channels to virtual channels. The geometry related to the measurement arrangement is dissipated and the number of virtual channels is clearly lower than the number of physical sensors. The concept of total information can be applied for such transformed measurement data due to orthogonality. The method offers simplified post-processing of the biomagnetic data, such as for source modelling. The total information can also be interpreted as a robust quantity describing the physiological state of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Elekta AB (publ)Inventors: Antti Ahonen, Matti Kajola, Jukka Nenonen, Juha Simola, Samu Taulu
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Patent number: 8825149Abstract: Certain examples provide a method of collecting and analyzing complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes presenting at least one complex auditory stimulus to a subject and acquiring the subject's complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes averaging complex auditory brainstem responses from the subject in at least one of a time domain and a frequency domain to form a collected response. The example method includes analyzing the collected response using a signal processor to process the collected response to provide a processed output and to adapt the response for comparison to the at least one complex auditory stimulus. The example method includes performing statistical computations on the processed output to generate visual and data feedback for a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Nina Kraus, Trent G. Nicol, Erika E. Skoe
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Patent number: 8818497Abstract: It is an object to provide a means for easily operating various devices to be controlled (i.e. a word processor or a car) using a brain wave signal of a patient with Alzheimer's disease or a psychological disorder, and for supporting the active performance of a user by employing wireless communication with a memory (wireless memory) capable of communicating without wires in which a command on the human movement is memorized. A present biological signal processing unit has an electrode for detecting a biological signal (an electric signal) from a living body, or for transmitting an electric signal into a living body, an interface, and an antenna which can communicate with an external device (i.e. wireless memory, reader/writer); therefore, convenience of the user is improved in the case where a user utilizes an electronic device or the like. In addition, the active performance of a user can be supported.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shunpei Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8818498Abstract: An eyeglass-type electroencephalogram interface system is worn on the head of a user. The system includes: an output section for presenting a visual stimulation to the user; an ear electrode portion disposed at a position coming in contact with an ear of the user when the system is worn; a facial electrode portion disposed at a position coming in contact with the face below a straight line connecting an external canthus and an internal canthus of an eye of the user, such that the mass of the system is supported at the position, when the system is worn; and an electroencephalogram measurement and determination section for measuring an event-related potential on the basis of a potential difference between the ear electrode portion and the facial electrode portion based on the visual stimulation being presented by the output section as a starting point.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Yoshihisa Terada, Koji Morikawa
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Patent number: 8818502Abstract: A method and device for endocrine and exocrine gland control. The method comprises selecting neuro-electrical coded signals from a storage area that are representative of body organ function. The selected neuro-electrical coded signals are then transmitted to a treatment member, which is in direct contact with the body, and which then broadcasts the neuro-electrical coded signals to a specific endocrine and exocrine gland nerve or gland to modulate the gland functioning. A control module is provided for transmission to the treatment member. The control module contains the neuro-electrical coded signals which are selected and transmitted to the treatment member, and computer storage can be provided for greater storage capacity and manipulation of the neuro-electrical coded signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Codes of Life, LLCInventor: Eleanor L. Schuler
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Patent number: 8812098Abstract: In some examples, systems, devices, and techniques for determining a particular sleep stage of a patient, determining a seizure state of the patient during the particular sleep stage, and generating a seizure probability metric for the particular sleep stage based on the sleep stage and seizure state are described. In some cases, a patient may be more susceptible to seizure events during particular sleep stages. One or more seizure probability metrics indicative of a patient's susceptibility to seizure events during a particular sleep stage may be useful in creating a patient-specific treatment regimen.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Jianping Wu, Dwight E. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140228702Abstract: A method for functional analysis of neurophysiological data by decomposing neurophysiological data and EEG signal to form a plurality of signal features. The signal features may then optionally be analyzed to determined one or more patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Elminda Ltd.Inventors: Goded SHAHAF, Amir B. Geva, Tomer Carmeli, Noga Pinchuk, Israel Tauber, Amit Reches, Guy Ben-Bassat, Ayelet Kanter, Urit Gordon