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| 20080208074 | Methods and Systems for Characterizing and Generating a Patient-Specific Seizure Advisory System - A method of developing a brain state advisory system including the following steps: deriving a brain state advisory algorithm; applying the brain state advisory algorithm to patient EEG data to identify occurrences of the target patient brain state (such as, e.g., a pro-ictal state or a contra-ictal state) in the patient EEG data; determining if a performance measure of the advisory algorithm for the target brain state exceeds the performance measure of a chance predictor for the target brain state; and if the performance measure of the advisory algorithm for the target brain state exceeds the performance measure of a chance predictor for the target brain state, storing the advisory algorithm in memory of the brain state advisory system. The invention also includes seizure advisory systems. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080234598 | Implantable Systems and Methods for Identifying a Contra-ictal Condition in a Subject - Systems and methods of monitoring a subject's neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject's condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080281221 | Method and Apparatus for Encouraging Physiological Change Through Physiological Control of Video Devices - The present invention concerns a method and system for encouraging physiologic change through physiological display control of video devices. The system includes interfacing an output from a physiologic acquisition device with a junction box that is capable of controlling the output of the physiologic acquisition device which can be an EEG, and whose output can be analog or digital, visually modulated output of the EEG signal or can be an audio feedback output of the EEG training signal. In one embodiment of the present invention, the PC is no longer required to process the audio/visual changes affected on the video device. The junction box can include means for changing the video feed characteristics such as brightness or darkness of the video image and also volume control of the video feed in response to changes in the signals of brain activity. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090005698 | Method and device for controlling motion module via brainwaves - A method for controlling motion module via brainwaves uses brainwaves to control and drive a motion module. The motion module can perform motions in a plurality of motion modes. The method for controlling motion module via brainwaves includes: firstly, obtaining a plurality of brainwave signals. Then, the characteristic value of each of the brainwave signals is analyzed. Next, the characteristic values of the brainwave signals are compared to determine which specified motion mode of the plurality of motion modes the motion module should move in. Finally, the motion module is driven to move in the specified motion mode. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090054802 | SUNGLASS TYPE SLEEP DETECTING AND PREVENTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sunglasses type device for detecting and preventing sleep and a method for detecting and preventing sleep. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090062682 | Patient Advisory Device - A patient advisory device (“PAD”) and its methods of use. The PAD may be configured to alert the patient about an estimated brain state of the patient. In preferred embodiments, the PAD is adapted to alert the patient of the patient's brain state, which corresponds to the patient's propensity of transitioning into an ictal brain state, e.g., having a seizure. Based on the specific type of alert, the patient will be made aware whether they are highly unlikely to have a seizure for a given period of time, an elevated propensity of having a seizure, a seizure is occurring or imminent, or the patient's brain state is unknown. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090069707 | METHOD TO IMPROVE NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING USING A REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM OF COMPUTERIZED GAME-LIKE COGNITIVE OR ENTERTAINMENT-BASED TRAINING ACTIVITIES - This invention consists of a neurofeedback training system that utilizes EEG activity based goals to help motivate trainees to learn to produce and sustain desirable EEG activity by enabling them to earn “game play” time. The method provides positive behavioral reinforcement to trainees by rewarding them with the opportunity to begin or continue to participate in computer game-like or entertainment-based training activities (e.g., video games, educational games, movies, music or computerized cognitive training exercises) whenever the specified EEG activity goals are achieved and maintained for a set time period. The method also provides, in one embodiment, negative reinforcement in the form of the loss of game play or entertainment opportunities whenever the specified EEG activity goals are not achieved or maintained for a specified time interval. The subject method provides simultaneous real-time, concurrent visual, auditory and/or quantitative informational feedback during the game-like computer play or entertainment that puts the trainees “in charge” so that they can win or lose game play time based on their ability to produce the specified brainwave activity that is being reinforced. The purpose of this method is to help trainees learn to maintain desirable, alert mental states associated with successful cognitive and emotional functioning during neurofeedback training exercises and during any life activity requiring active mental engagement. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090088659 | Biological Sensing With Haptic Feedback - Systems and methods as described the present disclosure are capable of generating haptic feedback in response to sensing a biological signal from a vertebrate. A method according to one embodiment, among others, includes detecting a neural signal from a vertebrate. The method also includes generating a haptic effect on the vertebrate corresponding to the neural signal. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090099474 | System and method for combined bioelectric sensing and biosensory feedback based adaptive therapy for medical disorders - A system and method for adaptive therapeutic intervention to effect real-time changes in the behavioral profile of an individual to facilitate the effectiveness of combined bioelectric sensing and biosensory based therapy for specific disorders. The system and method induces a temporary physiological state-of-mind (e.g., increased relaxation) to effect persistent changes to the cognitive-emotive profile of the individual (e.g., reduce internal tinnitus). The sense- and mental state-awareness responses, integrated into a two-way (i.e., bi-directional) feedback system using a dynamic interface with intelligently controlled thresholds. The invention takes into account details of multi-variate and nonlinear dynamics and database templates to more accurately compute the user's “state-of-mind.” It then utilizes this “state-of-mind” to drive therapeutic and non-therapeutic stimulus intervention. By way of a “combinatorial stimulation sequence” approach that uses customized sounds, the present invention creates a fine-tuned and well-controlled process. The significance of this interactivity is a prolonged change in the individual's cognitive-emotive profile. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090118636 | Multi-Channel, Multi-Variate Whole-Head Normalization Using Live Z-Scores - A method of whole-brain EEG neurofeedback training of a trainee using live Z-scores from 4 channels of EEG signals to acquire 248 Z-scores from 6 simultaneous interconnectivity paths. The feedback system is endowed with the ability to establish training targets and to use derived metrics to produce feedback of an auditory, visual, vibrotactile, or other sensory or direct nature. The feedback signals are determined by a multivariate analysis that takes into consideration how measured variables compare with predefined criteria, thus producing a statistical correlation in real-time, in conjunction with a reference or normative database, rule-set, algorithm, discriminate function, or classification system. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090137924 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MESHING HUMAN AND COMPUTER COMPETENCIES FOR OBJECT CATEGORIZATION - The subject disclosure relates to a method and system for visual object categorization. The method and system include receiving human inputs including data corresponding to passive human-brain responses to visualization of images. Computer inputs are also received which include data corresponding to outputs from a computerized vision-based processing of the images. The human and computer inputs are processing so as to yield a categorization for the images as a function of the human and computer inputs. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090171232 | Drowsiness detection system - A drowsiness detection system is disclosed. The way of detection is by an EEG detection circuit to detect brain waves of a human brain for getting an EEG signal. The EEG signal is sent to a micro-controller circuit to generate a control signal. In accordance with the control signal, a processing circuit processes the EEG signal so as to learn the drowsiness state of the user in time. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090187114 | ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM INTERFACE SYSTEM AND ACTIVATION APPARATUS - An electroencephalogram interface is activated by utilizing a biological signal, in particular a steady-state visual evoked potential, from a user. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090259137 | DETERMINATION OF BIOSENSOR CONTACT QUALITY - A method of assisting a user in bringing a plurality of EEG electrodes into proper contact with the user's scalp includes receiving a signals from EEG electrodes, determining a state of contact with the user's scalp, and displaying a representation of the user's scalp and an indicator of the state of contact, the indicator positioned on the representation in a position representative of a position of an associated electrode on the user's scalp. Determining quality of contact of an electrode on a user can includes applying a reference signal to a user, receiving a measured signal from an electrode for monitoring bioelectric signals of the user, and determining a state of contact of the electrode with the user based on the measured signal and the reference signal. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090259138 | AUTOMATIC BIO-SIGNAL SUPERVISING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL CARE - The present invention discloses an automatic bio-signal supervising system for medical care. The automatic bio-signal supervising system utilizes a head-mounted bio-signal acquisition device, wore upon the user's head, to acquire the bio-signals, convert them into the digital bio-signals, and transmit the digital bio-signals to a signal analysis processor to perform analysis process. And the automatic bio-signal supervising system delivers a corresponding control signal to the environment control equipment based on the result of analysis, and control the environment condition to achieve the remote supervising and medical care purpose. Furthermore, the signal analysis processor in the present invention further provides a real-time warning signal or a health index, which supervise the personal biological information to avoid the unpredictable situation. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090270755 | PEDOMETER FOR THE BRAIN - The claimed subject mater provides systems and/or techniques that provide biometric feedback monitoring of brain activity. The system includes mechanisms that obtain indication of brain activity associated with an individual which can be utilized to ensure that the individual is maximizing his or her brain activity. Where it is determined that the individual is not optimally utilizing his or her brain, feedback can be directed to the individual in order to stimulate brain activity in a specified response center of the brain. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090318826 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF NEUROLOGICAL FEEDBACK SYSTEMS TO CONTROL PHYSICAL OBJECTS FOR THERAPEUTIC AND OTHER REASONS - 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. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318827 | BODY-BASED MONITORING OF BRAIN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY - Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100016753 | Systems and Methods for Portable Neurofeedback - Systems and methods for portable neurofeedback are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a neurofeedback system includes sensors for capturing, recording and transmitting brain electrical activity; and a portable device for receiving, processing and displaying in real-time the brain electrical activity, wherein the brain electrical activity is provided visually on the portable device as visual feedback. In an embodiment, the portable device further includes speakers for implementing auditory feeedback based on the recorded brain electrical activity. In an embodiment, the portable device further includes at least one vibration feedback motor for implementing vibratory feedback based on the recorded brain electrical activity. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100036276 | Neurofeedback System - An apparatus and process for low energy neurofeedback includes computer and display means on a general purpose computer to calculate and display dominant brain wave frequencies as measured by an electroencephalogram. The general purpose computer is also operative to compute and display a new frequency that is offset from the dominant frequency by 5 to 20 Hz. A therapeutically beneficial low power RF field is generated in the EEG leads merely by the computation and display of the new frequency without the need to deliberately power the EEG leads. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100049076 | RETRIEVING MENTAL IMAGES OF FACES FROM THE HUMAN BRAIN - 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. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100063411 | Calibration systems and methods for neural interface devices - A system and method for a neural interface system with integral calibration elements may include a sensor including a plurality of electrodes to detect multicellular signals, an interface to process the signals from the sensor into a suitable control signal for a controllable device, such as a computer or prosthetic limb, and an integrated calibration routine to efficiently create calibration output parameters used to generate the control signal. A graphical user interface may be used to make various portions of the calibration and signal processing configuration more efficient and effective. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100094156 | System and Method for Biofeedback Administration - A biofeedback system for administration of electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback training includes a plurality of electrodes sensors for placement on the head of a trainee and a switching head box comprising a plurality of contacts each of which connects to one electrode sensor and for specific biofeedback and neural connectivity training. The system also includes an interface device which includes at least two EEG signal amplifiers and connects to the switching head box, and a computer comprising software for generating user-control functions which corresponds in real-time to EEG signals received by the interface device and processed by the computer. The switching head box includes a switch with at least two conductors and connects the electrode sensors to the interface device for transmitting EEG signals from the trainee to the computer. Specific combinations of electrode sensors are used for specific types of biofeedback training. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100137734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRAIN MACHINE INTERFACE (BMI) CONTROL USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING - A Brain Machine Interface (BMI) agent ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100280403 | RAPID SERIAL PRESENTATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the disclosed technology provide reliable and fast communication of a human through a direct brain interface which detects the intent of the user. An embodiment of the disclosed technology comprises a system and method in which least one sequence of a plurality of stimuli is presented to an individual (using appropriate sensory modalities), and the time course of at least one measurable response to the sequence(s) is used to select at least one stimulus from the sequence(s). In an embodiment, the sequence(s) may be dynamically altered based on previously selected stimuli and/or on estimated probability distributions over the stimuli. In an embodiment, such dynamic alteration may be based on predictive models of appropriate sequence generation mechanisms, such as an adaptive or static sequence model. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110015539 | METHODS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING, TRAINING, EXERCISE AND REGULATION - A computer assisted method comprising: measuring activity of one or more internal voxels of a brain; employing computer executable logic that takes the measured brain activity and determines one or more members of the group consisting of: a) what next stimulus to communicate to the subject, b) what next behavior to instruct the subject to perform, c) when a subject is to be exposed to a next stimulus, d) when the subject is to perform a next behavior, e) one or more activity metrics computed from the measured activity, f) a spatial pattern computed from the measured activity, g) a location of a region of interest computed from the measured activity, h) performance targets that a subject is to achieve computed from the measured activity, i) a performance measure of a subject's success computed from the measured activity, j) a subject's position relative to an activity measurement instrument; and communicating information based on the determinations to the subject in substantially real time relative to when the activity is measured. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110054342 | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR ANALYZING ELECTRO-ENCEPHALOGRAPHY DATA WITH PAIR RANKING, COMBINED SCORE COMPARISONS, AND POOLED DATA ANALYSIS - A system and method for analyzing EEG data. The system comprises data from at least one or all of the 19 (or more) standard scalp locations, a computing device operable to calculate deviance for the data, and a single score for each of a plurality of scalp sites based on the deviance. An output device presents a ranked list of the single scores to identify defective scalp sites, or a single score for all sites and pairs combined that may be used in assessment or operant conditioning. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110152710 | ADAPTIVE BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an adaptive brain-computer interface device. The brain-computer interface device includes a stimulus generation unit, a signal collection unit, a preprocessing unit, an analysis unit, and a stimuli sequence determination unit. The stimulus generation unit generates stimuli and applies the stimuli to a user. The signal collection unit records the user's Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals generated by the stimuli. The preprocessing unit extracts the feature of P300 on the basis of one of the stimulus from the EEG signals. The analysis unit determines whether P300 is present in the signal extracted by the preprocessing unit. The stimuli sequence determination unit determines the sequence of the stimuli of the stimulus generation unit by inferring a current state from the observations of the analysis unit and selecting an optimum stimulus for the current state. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110213266 | Closed Loop Neural Activity Triggered Rehabilitation Device And Method - A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110224572 | Brain machine interface - Artificial control of a prosthetic device is provided. A brain machine interface contains a mapping of neural signals and corresponding intention estimating kinematics (e.g. positions and velocities) of a limb trajectory. The prosthetic device is controlled by the brain machine interface. During the control of the prosthetic device, a modified brain machine interface is developed by modifying the vectors of the velocities defined in the brain machine interface. The modified brain machine interface includes a new mapping of the neural signals and the intention estimating kinematics that can now be used to control the prosthetic device using recorded neural brain signals from a user of the prosthetic device. In one example, the intention estimating kinematics of the original and modified brain machine interface includes a Kalman filter modeling velocities as intentions and positions as feedback. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110282234 | Sequential Low Energy Neurofeedback Treatment - The dominant brain wave frequencies of a patient are measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG) with a plurality of leads over the head and scalp. In a process for low energy neuro-feedback, the therapeutically beneficial low power RF field is sequentially applied via the same at a different frequency, which is generally offset from the dominant frequency by 5 to 20 Hz. The order of applying these low power stimuli to the different leads is optimized based on the activity observed at each lead and its variation over time. Leads positions having a greater Coefficient of Variation are treated first. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120029379 | Mind strength trainer - An assortment of algorithms, procedures and associated device-hardware to condition human mind on causality between a specific state of mind and an externally generated stimuli, including a procedure to collect ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120108997 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A REPRESENTATION OF A SUBJECT'S ATTENTION LEVEL - A device and method for generating a representation of a subject's attention level. The device comprises means for measuring brain signals from the subject; means for extracting temporal features from the brain signals; means for classifying the extracted temporal features using a classifier to give a score x | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108998 | THERAPY CONTROL BASED ON A PATIENT MOVEMENT STATE - A movement state of a patient is detected based on brain signals, such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal. In some examples, a brain signal within a dorsal-lateral prefrontal cortex of a brain of the patient indicative of prospective movement of the patient may be sensed in order to detect the movement state. The movement state may include the brain state that indicates the patient is intending on initiating movement, initiating movement, attempting to initiate movement or is actually moving. In some examples, upon detecting the movement state, a movement disorder therapy is delivered to the patient. In some examples, the therapy delivery is deactivated upon detecting the patient is no longer in a movement state or that the patient has successfully initiated movement. In addition, in some examples, the movement state detected based on the brain signals may be confirmed based on a signal from a motion sensor. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120136274 | System and Method for Pain Reduction - 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. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120165695 | EEG MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING MESSAGES THEREIN - An EEG monitoring apparatus ( | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120165696 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A HUMAN INDIVIDUAL SUFFERING FROM A PSYCHIATRIC OR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER TO NEUROMODULATION TREATMENT - Method for assessing the susceptibility of a human individual suffering from a psychiatric or neurological disorder, in particular with depressed mood as a predominant feature, to neuromodulation treatment, in particular repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), the method comprising: a) Providing a dataset comprising electroencephalographic (EEG) activity and Event Related Potentials (ERP) data of said human individual; b) Assessing the susceptibility of said human individual to neuromodulation treatment based on said dataset. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120184870 | NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A neurofeedback training device and a method thereof are provided. The neurofeedback training device includes a processor, a monitor and a mu rhythm training interface. The processor receives and processes a signal relevant to a mu rhythm. The monitor is electronically connected to the processor, and the mu rhythm training interface is displayed on the monitor. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120197153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING COMPLEX AUDITORY BRAINSTEM RESPONSE - 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. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120209133 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTION AND WARNING OF HYPOGLYCAEMIC ATTACK - A method and device for warning diabetics of imminent hypoglycaemic attacks. EEG signals are collected from a person using subcutaneously placed electrodes and the signals are led via wires drawn under the person's skin to a subcutaneously placed signal interface unit from where they are transmitted to an externally worn signal processing unit. The signal processing analyzes the EEG signals and when the pre-seizure characteristics signal changes are detected, a warning signal is given to the person from an alarm giver built into the signal processing unit, e.g., in form of a vibrator. When a person detects a warning signal, the person can prevent the hypoglycaemic attack by, e.g., consuming a sugary food. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120310107 | SPECTRAL DECOMPOSITION AND DISPLAY OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY IN THE CEREBRAL CORTEX - Systems and methods are provided for measuring electrical activity within a brain of a patient. An electrode array is configured to take measurements of electrical potential as raw electroencephalographic (EEG) data. A data processing component includes a spectral decomposition component configured to divide the raw EEG data into a plurality of frequency intervals, within a total range of frequencies and an inverse solution component configured to transform the raw EEG data associated with each frequency interval into a spatial mapping of electrical activity as to provide a set of parameters, with each parameter representing an average electrical activity at an associated location within the brain over an epoch of interest. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130030317 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AUTOMATIC SEIZURE MONITORING - Method, apparatus and computer program product for monitoring seizure activity in brain are disclosed. At least one parameter set time series 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. In order to reduce susceptibility to inter-subject variations and to enhance adaptability to each recording, past EEG signal data of the subject is used to determine an envelope object that encompasses the parameter points that sequential parameter sets derived from the past signal data form in a parameter space. A reference point is also determined, whose location in the parameter space depends on the past signal data. At least one new parameter point is then obtained from the subject and an evolution indicator set is determined. By examining whether the evolution indicator set fulfills predetermined location and direction criteria in relation to the envelope object and the reference point, seizure activity may be detected. The envelope object and the reference point are conditionally updated for on-line measurement. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130041281 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING BRAIN WAVES FOR SUPPRESSING APPETITE WHILE DIETING - An apparatus and method for generating brain waves for dieting of a user are disclosed. The brain wave generating apparatus may include a brain wave detection unit to detect whether brain waves related to an increase in appetite are generated from a user; and a brain wave generation unit to generate brain waves related to suppression of appetite when the brain waves related to the increase in appetite are generated from the user. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130138011 | BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for brain-computer interface (BCI) based interaction. The method comprising the steps of: acquiring a person's EEG signal; processing the EEG signal to determine a motor imagery of the person; detecting a movement of the person using a detection device; and providing feedback to the person based on the motor imagery, the movement, or both; wherein providing the feedback comprises activating a stimulation element of the detection device for providing a stimulus to the person. The system comprising: means for acquiring a person's EEG signal; means for processing the EEG signal to determine a motor imagery of the person; means for detecting a movement of the person using a detection device; and means for providing feedback to the person based on the motor imagery, the movement, or both; wherein the means for providing the feedback comprises a stimulation element of the detection device for providing a stimulus to the person. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130138012 | ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM RECORDING APPARATUS, HEARING AID, ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM RECORDING METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREOF - In an electroencephalogram recording apparatus: a classification section classifies a collected sound into one of categories concerning sound pressure; an accumulation determination section determines whether or not to record an electroencephalogram of a user based on whether a number of times of data accumulation has reached a target value for the category into which the sound is classified; and an accumulation section accumulates an electroencephalogram data and a sound data in association if the electroencephalogram data is determined to be recorded. A first value is designated as a target value for a first category into which sounds of an expected minimum value are classified. A second value is designated as a target value for a second category into which any sound having a sound pressure greater than the minimum value is classified. The accumulation determination section sets the first value to be equal to or greater than the second value. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130184604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - 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. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130218044 | Method And Apparatus Of Neurological Feedback Systems To Control Physical Objects For Therapeutic And Other Reasons - 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. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130303934 | BRAINAVATAR - The BrainAvatar of the present invention is a combination of hardware, software and data communications devices used to implement and integrate a full featured electroencephalogram (EEG) based neurofeedback training system. The BrainAvatar is a single platform for blending EEG, Live Z-score Training (LZT), MINI-Q, whole head QEEG, mapping and all types of neurofeedback. Patient evaluation, assessment and training can now be done in a single integrated system that supports industry standards. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130317384 | System and Method for Instructing a Behavior Change in a User - A method and system for instructing a user behavior change comprising: collecting a first and a second bioelectrical signal dataset; generating an analysis based upon the first and the second bioelectrical signal datasets; and providing a behavior change suggestion to the user based upon the analysis. The method can further comprise collecting a third bioelectrical signal dataset associated with a performance of an action by the user in response to the behavior change suggestion; generating an adherence metric based upon the third bioelectrical signal dataset and at least one of the first and the second bioelectrical signal datasets; providing a stimulus configured to prompt an action by the user; and providing at least one of the analysis and an analysis based upon the adherence metric to the user. An embodiment of the system comprises a biosignal detector and a processor configured to implement an embodiment of the method. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130324880 | AUDITORY EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AUDITORY EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, AUDITORY EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM THEREOF - The auditory event-related potential measurement system includes: a size determination section for determining a size of a region within a video to be presented to a user so that the region has a viewing angle between diagonal corners in a range greater than 2 degrees and smaller than 14 degrees; a video output section for presenting to the user a video including a region of the size determined by the size determination section; an auditory stimulation output section for presenting an auditory stimulation to the user during a period in which the video is being presented to the user; a biological signal measurement section for measuring an electroencephalogram signal of the user; and an electroencephalogram processing section for acquiring an event-related potential from the electroencephalogram signal as reckoned from a point in time at which the auditory stimulation is presented. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140031712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING NEUROLOGICAL DETERIORATION - A system for detecting a neurological deterioration in a patient, the system constituted of: an analyzing module; and at least one input port arranged to receive a plurality of first samples of electroencephalographic (EEG) activity of the patient and a plurality of second samples of EEG activity of the patient and further arranged to output the received samples to the analyzing module, wherein the analyzing module is arranged to: compare a function of the received first EEG samples to a function of the received second EEG samples; determine the difference between the outcome of the comparison and a baseline value; and output a neurological deterioration signal responsive to the determined difference. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140114207 | Cognitive Management Method and System - A cognitive management method and system that monitors and manipulates a response signal from a neurological organ to optimize cognitive performance and behavioral management of the neurological organ. The method allows a user to transmit a stimulus signal such as optical or auditory to the organ and receive a return signal in response. A sensor, such as EEG electrodes detects the response signal. The response signal generated by the neurological organ is then detected by the sensor and transmitted to data storage. The signal can be reconfigured and retransmitted to a display device. The signal includes Hertz and real time frequencies. The signal includes a signal parameter with a high range and a low range. An alert actuates when the signal exceeds the parameter. The signal is monitored by the user and invited followers to analyze and treat cognitive performance and behavior. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140135644 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND MANAGING DEVICE TO MANAGE STATUS OF USER, AND METHODS THEREOF - A wearable device and a managing device to manage a status of a user, the wearable device including a brainwave measuring sensor to measure a brainwave of the user, an environment information sensor to sense surrounding environment information, a vibrator to generate vibrations, a display device to display a message, a communicator to transmit sensed values of the brainwave measuring sensor and the environment information sensor to an external device and to receive a control signal from the external device, and a controller to control operations of the vibrator and the display device based on at least one of the sensed value of the brainwave measuring sensor, the sensed value of the environment sensor, and the control signal. Therefore, safety of the user is maintained even when the use is in a dangerous situation. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140163410 | NEUROFEEDBACK TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A neurofeedback system for providing neurofeedback to at least one patient. The neurofeedback system includes: EEG head sensors; a central server to store treatment protocol algorithm(s) provided via the Internet; and a data collection module associated with a computer-based device. The data collection module: transmits the EEG brain activity to the central server via the Internet by way of the computer-based device; provides feedback to the patient; and receives a treatment protocol from the central server via the Internet by way of the computer-based device. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140213926 | NOTIFICATION INDICATIVE OF A CHANGE IN EFFICACY OF THERAPY - In some examples, a processor is configured determine whether efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed and generate a notification based on the determination. For example, a processor may be configured to determine whether a bioelectrical brain signal indicative of activity of a brain of a patient includes a biomarker that indicates efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed, and generate notification based on determining the bioelectrical brain signal includes the biomarker. In some examples, the processor modifies the therapy delivered to the patient prior to generating the notification. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140323902 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - 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. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140330157 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRAINING BRAINWAVE PATTERNS USING ULTRA LOW POWER DIRECT ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FEEDBACK - 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. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150126892 | CLOUD SERVER FOR PROCESSING ELECTROENCEPHALGRAPHY INFORMATION, AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY INFORMATION BASED ON CLOUD SERVER - 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. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150320332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POTENTIATING EFFECTIVE BRAINWAVE BY CONTROLLING VOLUME OF SOUND - Disclosed are a system and a method for potentiating effective brainwaves by controlling volume of sound. The system comprises a brainwave detector for detecting brainwaves: a sound output unit: an image output unit; and a computing means comprising: a brainwave analysis module for analyzing a brainwave signal detected by the brainwave detector; a brainwave stimulation file DB in which visual or audio information relevant to generation of effective brainwaves, or a multimedia file associated with the visual or audio information is stored; a brainwave potentiating file DB in which various audio information for potentiating the generated specific effective brainwaves is stored; and a control module designed for operating the sound output unit and the image output unit whereby if an effective brainwave is determined to be generated according to the analysis of the brainwave analysis module, a brainwave potentiating file appropriate for the effective brainwave is retrieved from the brainwave potentiating file DB, and reproduced through the sound output unit, with volume of sound controlled. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150342493 | Isochronic Tone Augmented Biofeedback System - A biofeedback system that utilizes isochronic tone technology to augment EEG feedback by providing to a subject isochronic tones at the frequency of a targeted aspect of a subject's brain waves, such as the brain's naturally occurring peak energy in the particular EEG band or bands subject to the biofeedback. Isochronic tones are regular beats of a single tone that are formed by separate pulses of sound and silence. In addition, feedback can be provided to the subject in the form of pulsed light and pulsed tactile impulses that are delivered in the form of alternating presence and absence of light or tactile pressure. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160000348 | ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND COMPUTER - The present invention includes (i) a right instantaneous phase determining section ( | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160000382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EEG MONITORING - Systems, devices and methods are described for physiological monitoring, for example monitoring EEG signals to detect the onset or probability of adverse events. The systems, devices and methods discussed herein may monitor received EEG signals to identify trends or patterns in the signal that are either indicative of ongoing seizures or indicative of a future risk of seizure. The systems, devices and methods provide the user with increased control and flexibility in the monitoring processes that produce the alerts. In particular, in some implementations the physician is able to make adjustments during monitoring and customize the process by which EEG data is displayed and analyzed during the patient monitoring without pausing the monitoring to make the adjustments. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160192858 | EEG-BASED BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING HUMAN-INTENTION USING FLICKERING VISUAL STIMULUS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20180020941 | HEADGEAR WITH DISPLACEABLE SENSORS FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY MEASUREMENT AND TRAINING | 01-25-2018 |
| 20220133193 | A DEVICE AND A METHOD TO IDENTIFY PERSONS AT RISK FOR DEPRESSIVE RELAPSE - The invention relates to a device and a method to identify a depressed person at risk for a depressive relapse or recurrence. The device measures biological signals from the brain of a person in order to detect depressed persons who are at risk for depressive relapse or recurrence. The device comprises a measuring unit that measures the electrodermal activity in the fingers of the person in order to detect depressed persons who are at risk for depressive relapse or recurrence. The measuring unit is arranged to transmit a certain experimentally well defined pattern of sound or tone signals to the person and to provide a signal for the analysis of the electrodermal response from the person in question. The invention also relates to a device and a method to perform the analysis of the electrodermal response by means of machine learning technique. | 05-05-2022 |
