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20080269545 | Dreamstate programming method and device - Dreaming has been found to occur among mammals almost continuously throughout sleep, and can be influenced by environmental stimuli while taking place, particularly with humans by utilizing recordings of short, simple, and repeated questions in the sleeper's own voice, then played back at preset intervals during the sleepstate; this invention incorporates these factors as a methodology to enhance the homeostatic nature of dreams, more specifically focusing them for the sleeper's immediate and long-term wellbeing. The device employs sonic technology in various formats as a novel governor of nocturnal or naptime information-processing by the brain, permitting the safe and effective resolution of immediate issues as well as concerns from even the distant past; it is contraindicated as a diagnostic or therapeutic aid, without the intent of medical application. | 10-30-2008 |
20080319252 | Diversionary Therapy Apparatus and Methods and Interactive Devices - A diversionary therapy apparatus ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090023977 | Method of Treatment to Improve Concentration and/or Memory in a Subject in Need Thereof - The present invention is directed to a method of treatment to improve at least one of concentration, memory, cognitive performance, and stress-relief in a subject in need thereof by controlled administration of synchronized flashes of light and pulsed tones. | 01-22-2009 |
20090030264 | Devices for initiating positive thinking - A device for initiating positive thinking comprising a housing for an energy source and an electronic circuit connected to the energy source and affixed within said housing. The electronic circuit having an alerting means and a means for controlling the alerting means to notify the user a determined number of times over a given period of time in an apparent random manner. | 01-29-2009 |
20090082616 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MEDITATION EXPERIENCE - A device for providing a meditative experience wherein the device utilizes an animated production that is generally 10 minutes in length and that focuses on the activation of the seven Chakras as a means of providing physical and/or spiritual wellness. The benefits of the device are automatic such that no prior training is required by the user to realize the wellness effect of the device. The user simply needs to view an animated production where the seven rays activate the seven chakras in a specific manner. The production can be viewed on any form of personal display device and can take place anywhere it is desirable to have a meditative experience. | 03-26-2009 |
20090105524 | DEVICE FOR INDUCING BETTER SLEEP - A device for inducing better sleep embedded with music having a tempo of about sixty to about eighty beats-per-minute. Listening to music with a tempo of approximately 60 to approximately 80 beats-per-minute results in significantly better sleep quality, better perceived sleep quality, longer sleep duration and greater sleep efficiency. Embodiments of the device can include, among other things, an alarm clock, a pillow, mobile, sleep mask, crib or a stuffed toy for use with children. Embodiments of the device including a travel clock, travel pillow, or mobile device allowing the device to be easily transported for purposes of inducing better sleep during travel are also contemplated. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105525 | Environment-Affecting Meditation Tool Systems - Environment-affecting meditation systems and environment-affecting meditation tools based on combinations of sacred objects. Further, the meditation tools provide for specific arrangements of such tools environments conducive for user meditation. Also, this invention makes available such meditation tools and related spiritual teachings for sale via ecommerce means and by deployment to other industries. | 04-23-2009 |
20090137860 | Biomedical Device for Treating by Virtual Immersion - The invention relates to a biomedical device comprising computing means, immersion means for dipping a patient in a virtual intelligent environment, an interface for controlling the computing means, operating the immersion means and for collecting results of related medical means and different means for obtaining said results. The inventive device is characterized in that the computing means are used for controlling the immersion means in such a way that virtual three-dimensional therapeutic environments comprising a virtual person in the form of the patient, a closed three-dimensional envelop emitting at a determined light frequency which envelops the person and any scenery in which the virtual person and the closed radiating envelop thereof are located for receiving a determined psycho-neuro-immunologic response, which is positive for the organism, are formed. In particular the inventive method consists in progressively increasing the light frequency of the closed envelop and of the person receiving said radiation. | 05-28-2009 |
20090149698 | Weighted lap pad with sensory attachments - This kidney shaped, weighted lap pad is designed to have interchangeable items that stimulate sensory input (fidgets) attached to the top of it. This invention is designed to provide helpful sensory input to individuals with disabilities. Providing this input in a controlled manner inhibits the user from seeking sensory input in inappropriate ways; Thereby calming users, allowing them to be focused on other things, like a teacher's instruction. It comes in several sizes for people ages three years and up, and can weigh two to eight pounds. The lap pad has anchors sewn on the surface, to which fidgets are attached. Different removable attachment devices, such as key-ring loops, clips or carabineers, can be utilized. This design allows for fidgets manufactured for the lap pad to be interchangeable. The lap-pad also has a washable/removable outer cover, and straps at each end for carrying it. | 06-11-2009 |
20090156886 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATIC EYE FOCUSED THERAPY - A method and system for providing therapy to a patient. A headset can be used that automatically provides stimulation to the eyes. A stimulator device may be worn over the chest that provides feedback data to a controller. The controller can analyze the received feedback data in order to update the lights and can dynamically alter the therapeutic display provided through the headset. | 06-18-2009 |
20090156887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERCEIVING AND RELAXING EMOTIONS - A system and method for perceiving and relaxing emotions are described. The system includes a biosensor, an emotion database, a media player, and an emotion analysis module. According to the method, first, the biosensor detects bio-signals from an individual. Next, the emotion analysis module analyzes the bio-signals to construct a 3D emotional coordinate system, then calculates the position of the bio-signals in the 3D emotional coordinate system to determine the emotional state of the individual, and obtains a media information corresponding to the emotional state information from the emotion database. Afterward, the media information is played by the media player to stabilize the emotion of the individual. In this manner, the emotion of the individual is controlled in a stable and safe way, thus preventing causing any physiological or inveterate diseases of the individual. This method is applicable to perform long-term medical monitoring and treatment on patients with chronic/acute diseases. | 06-18-2009 |
20090156888 | Method and apparatus for preventing, controlling and/or treating eye fatigue and myopia - An apparatus and method for preventing, controlling and/or treating vision disorders, such as eye fatigue and myopia, comprises a panel or a plurality of panels with a contrast stimulus or contrast stimuli presented to a peripheral vision or peripheral visions. A contrast stimulus may be a spatial frequency contrast, a luminance contrast, a translucency/transparency contrast, a depth contrast or a spectral contrast. The panel is configured to fit on screens, monitors, televisions, displays and the like. The panel may be adapted to fit on hats, glasses, the head, and the like. The panel may be constructed to be portable and stand alone, to be used while viewing a primary object, such as a visual display monitor, a book, or the like. | 06-18-2009 |
20090156889 | METHOD OF INDUCING SLEEP - Method to create bliss in mind and induce sleep, using devices that are worn on the nose and around the diaphragm. The steps included in the method to induce sleep are: 1. Calming the mind of intrusive thoughts, or decreasing excited-signals in the brain, to prepare for a sleep cycle by concentrating upon one principal thought, on the device or breath. 2. Splitting the brain to activate the master-clock in the brain, and induce a sleep cycle, by concentrating upon two or more principal thoughts, on the devices or breath and movement. The steps included to practice-learn the method are:
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20090182189 | Architectural Strategies to obtain light characteristics appropriate for human circadian stimulation - One aspect of the invention relates to a method of stimulating the circadian system of a subject comprising the step of reflecting light off of a surface towards the subject. | 07-16-2009 |
20090216070 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF RELAXATION THERAPY - Apparatus and methods are provided for contemporaneously displaying video images, delivering audio signals and emitting a scent to an individual. A visual sensory portion includes a video screen for displaying the video images to the user. An auditory sensory portion includes a speaker for delivering the audio signals to the user. An olfactory sensory portion includes a renewable scent element impregnated with an aroma for emitting the scent to the user. A remote controller may be provided for controlling the video images displayed to the user and for controlling the audio signals delivered to the user. A disposable shield may be provided for attachment to eyewear worn by the user for shielding the eyes of the user from extraneous visual distractions. The apparatus may be used in relaxation therapy to produce a comprehensive state of relaxation in the patient prior to a medical, dental or psychological procedure. | 08-27-2009 |
20090312595 | System and method for memory modification - Systems and methods are described relating to activating at least one consolidated memory of an individual; presenting an indication of at least one memory-dampening agent to the individual; and presenting to the individual at least one artificial sensory experience for reconsolidation of the at least one consolidated memory. | 12-17-2009 |
20100010289 | Medical Hypnosis Device For Controlling The Administration Of A Hypnosis Experience - A medical hypnosis device ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100022819 | Apparatus and methods for diffusion of aromatic substances in ventilatory equipment - In one embodiment, an apparatus for ventilatory therapy ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100022820 | Computational system and method for memory modification - Systems and methods are described relating to measuring at least one effect of a memory-dampening agent and an artificial sensory experience on an individual and modifying at least one of the memory-dampening agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 01-28-2010 |
20100030013 | Wall integrated multisensory therapy device - A wall integrable multisensory therapy device for securement in a wall of a room dedicated for physiological therapeutic treatment is described. The device has a convection conduit with a bottom air intake and a top air outlet. A blower is secured between the inlet port and outlet port to heat air convected therethrough. Associated with the convection conduit is a front panel incorporating therein audio speakers and two different light sources, one being a white light source and the other being a colored light source. The white light source provides a luminotherapeutic sensation and the colored light source provides a chromotherapeutic sensation. The heated air provides a thermotherapeutic sensation. An aromatic liquid dispenser is also associated with the front panel provides an aromatherapeutic sensation. An audio transmitter equipped with speakers provides for a relaxing sensation of hearing to a user person. A control module is associated with a data processor which is programmed to generate combinations of these treatments some being adjustable in intensity levels and all having time adjustment capabilities, as programmed for selection by the user person. | 02-04-2010 |
20100048984 | Integrated Sleep Aid Control Center and Method Therefor - An integrated sleep control center has an enclosure and microcontroller disposed within the enclosure. A memory circuit is coupled to the microcontroller for storing programming data. An electronic interface is coupled to the microcontroller. A display shows status of the sleep control center. The sleep control center enclosure also contains LEDs to show status. A control knob sets programming attributes of the sleep control center. The electronic interface controls an environmental system which establishes a sleep environment. The environmental system can be lighting or temperature. The lighting has a wavelength of 400 nanometers. In addition, the environmental system can be audio/video equipment, olfactory, bio monitors, environmental systems, bed control, or appliances. The environmental system is controlled by electrical connection or wireless link from the sleep control center. The system is programmable to set environmental conditions which are conducive to initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, and minimizing stress when waking up. | 02-25-2010 |
20100063349 | APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR INDUCING BRAIN WAVE - A brain wave inducing apparatus includes a signal generator and at least one sensor electrically coupled to the generator. The signal generator generates electrical signals with frequencies in a predetermined range. The at least one sensor is electrically coupled to the signal generator and detachably attached to a human body. The at least one sensor generates vibration at a frequency in the predetermined range in response to the electrical signals. The vibration is transferred to a the human body to induce the human brain to generate brain waves with the frequencies in the predetermined range. | 03-11-2010 |
20100076249 | Computational system and method for memory modification - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a memory-dampening agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the memory-dampening agent to an individual. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076250 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ENERGY STIMULATION - This invention relates to a lighting system for stimulating a user's energy by emitting bluish wake-up light and tuning the bluish light towards a daytime-like white light. | 03-25-2010 |
20100081860 | Computational System and Method for Memory Modification - Systems and methods are described relating to monitoring at least one physiologic response of an individual during an artificial sensory experience, associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one physiologic response of the individual, and modifying at least one of a memory-dampening agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one physiologic response of the individual. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081861 | Computational System and Method for Memory Modification - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a memory-dampening agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the memory-dampening agent to an individual. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087701 | Systems and Methods for Optimization of Sleep and Post-Sleep Performance - Systems and methods for optimizing the sleep and post-sleep performance of individuals regardless of their environment and time available for sleep are provided. The systems and methods take into account factors that determine the effects of a sleep episode on dexterity, cognitive functions and the subjective feeling of fatigue after sleeping: duration and sleep architecture of the sleep episode, point on the circadian cycle at which the episode occurred, the amount of sleep debt accumulated prior to the episode and the subject's susceptibility to sleep deprivation. The systems and methods include monitoring of sleep architecture over a longer period of time, measurement of accumulated sleep debt and assessment and/or tailoring of the sleep architecture for each subsequent sleep episode, determining a desired sleep state in which the subject should be in, and generating sensory stimuli for guiding the subject to the desired sleep state. | 04-08-2010 |
20100094078 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING MILK LET-DOWN WITH A BREAST PUMP - A breast pump assembly includes a vacuum pump for creating suction within one or two breast shields to the vacuum pump, and electronic recording device comprising a microphone, a memory for storing the sound received via the microphone, and a playback activator. The sound module or sound chip can be used to record and playback sounds made by a woman's baby to enhance the let-down reflex during pumping to facilitate collection of milk. | 04-15-2010 |
20100113865 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RELAXATION | 05-06-2010 |
20100130811 | Computational system and method for memory modification - Systems and methods are described relating to measuring at least one effect of a memory-dampening agent and an artificial sensory experience on an individual and modifying at least one of the memory-dampening agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130812 | LIGHT MODULATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Light modulation devices are provided. At least one Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) is used to create an oscillating signal used to drive an intensity parameter, a color parameter or both in a light modulator. The oscillating signal may be mixed with a base signal. The modulated signal driving either of the intensity or color parameters may be simple or complex. Systems having a plurality of light projection devices, each associated with a corresponding light modulation device, are also provided. Such Light modulation systems may be used for a variety of applications. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130813 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTAINING LUCID DREAM STATE - The invention discloses an apparatus that facilitates attaining of lucid dreaming state. | 05-27-2010 |
20100168504 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE AID OF MEDITATION AND HYPNOSIS - An apparatus that aids a user to reach a meditative or hypnotic state. The apparatus includes a reflector. Once a user is in a meditative or hypnotic state, the user can speak directly to their subconscious while looking at him or herself in the reflector, whether repeating a healing mantra or stating positive affirmations. A user can also look at him or herself in the reflector while listening to a hypnotist or to a recording of a guided meditation thereby significantly amplifying the effectiveness of the entire therapy session. | 07-01-2010 |
20100204540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND INFORMATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING - A space is set substantially in a tropical rain forest type environment to activate a human's essential brain region and realize an environment suitable for the human's brain by arranging a device for setting the tropical rain forest type environment based on characteristics of activating human's essential brain region responsive to tropical rain forest type environment information, in a space such as an urban space, a housing space or other living space. The tropical rain forest type environmental information has higher density and higher complexity than those of urban space type environmental information, and includes at least one of auditory information, visual information, and super perceptual information of aerial vibration. The tropical rain forest type environmental information is comfortable for the human with no excessive stress, and is environmental information for effecting prevention and treatment of diseases due to stress by realizing the environment comfortable for the human's brain. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204541 | Devices for initiating positive thinking - A device for initiating positive thoughts in an individual wherein the positive thought is not an implanted post-hypnotic suggestion. The device comprises housing for an energy source and an electronic circuit connected to an energy source affixed within the housing. The electronic circuit has an alerting means and a means for controlling the alerting means. The alerting means notifies the individual a determined number of times over a given period in an apparent random manner at a frequency of 10-12 Hz. | 08-12-2010 |
20100249494 | STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREON INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A computer readable storage medium having stored thereon an information processing program executable by a computer of an information processing device which presents information corresponding to a biological signal acquired from a user, is provided. The information processing program causes the computer to function as biological signal acquiring means, motion/attitude information acquiring means, and presentation means. The biological signal acquiring means acquires the biological signal from the user. The motion/attitude information acquiring means acquires information about a motion or an attitude of the user from detecting means, in association with the biological signal acquired by the biological signal acquiring means. The presentation means performs predetermined presentation based on both the biological signal acquired by the biological signal acquiring means and the information acquired by the motion/attitude information acquiring means. | 09-30-2010 |
20100298627 | PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC COMPLEX - This invention is related to health and wellness equipment, and specifically can be used for medical and regenerative procedures assuming a complex influence of certain factors upon a patient psychological and physiological conditions under constant supervision of his condition. The physiotherapeutic complex containing a patient's seat with controllable height and back inclination angle, supplied by a control panel and built-in massage units, and also an audio-video system, the patient status control device, and a system control module. Innovation is that the complex is enhanced by a feeding air-oxygen-aroma mixture into the patient via a face mask or a nasal cannula. | 11-25-2010 |
20100317915 | FOCUSING BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT - A focusing board assembly for a medical imaging equipment gives a comfortable feeling mentally or physically by visually getting rid of an oppressive feeling arisen when a patient is in a tunnel-like enclosed space such as MRI or CT for his/her medical examination. | 12-16-2010 |
20100331606 | RELAXATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a relaxation system comprising a processing unit, a sound playing unit for playing sounds, a light image emitting unit for emitting light, a smell releasing unit for releasing smell and a fingerprint scanning unit for collecting fingerprint information and transmitting the same to the processing unit, in which the latter four units are connected to the processing unit respectively, the processing unit is used to control the operation of the sound playing unit, the light image emitting unit and the smell releasing unit and perform a fingerprint identification. The system further comprises an environmental sensor unit connected to the processing unit and being used to collect environmental information to enable the processing unit to control the operation of the sound playing unit, the light image emitting unit and the smell releasing unit. The environmental sensor unit comprises a microphone for detecting noise signal in the environment. | 12-30-2010 |
20110004047 | MODIFYING A PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL STATE OF A SUBJECT - An apparatus and method for modifying a psychophysiological state of a subject ( | 01-06-2011 |
20110015469 | BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for brain stimulation. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015470 | STROBE LIGHT FOR BRAIN WAVE ENTRAINMENT - A strobe device is used to affect brain wave patterns, such as for personal defense by causing disorientation, or for therapeutic use by causing calming. | 01-20-2011 |
20110046434 | SYSTEM FOR INDUCING A SUBJECT TO FALL ASLEEP | 02-24-2011 |
20110054240 | Induced Relaxation And Therapeutic Apparatus And Method - An apparatus and method for introducing multisensory stimuli. The apparatus includes an ergonomically contoured seating device, at least one vibrating acoustic device, at least one plate for dispersing vibration throughout the entire seating device, a rotatable mechanism for rotating the seating device. | 03-03-2011 |
20110065979 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING AND PROMOTING A CONDITIONED REFLEX INTERVENTION DURING SLEEP - An apparatus and method for causing a conditioned reflex in a person. The apparatus includes a detector configured to detect a physiological condition of the person, the physiological condition associated with an onset of a sleep apnea event. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to transmit a stimulus to the person upon a detection of the physiological condition. The controller is also configured to determine if the physiological condition is still occurring. The controller is further configured, upon a determination that the physiological condition is still occurring, to repeat the transmitting and determining steps. | 03-17-2011 |
20110112356 | Dementia treatment - A memory treatment mechanism which utilizes subliminal messages communicated via a display. The subliminal messages contain patient specific information such as the patient's name, their relatives' pictures and names, where they lived, etc. Using a remote sensor/switch, the personal subliminal information is curtailed when a non-patient is in the room and could be exposed to the personal subliminal information. In a care facility, a single computer directs these patient related subliminal messages to a number of displays. | 05-12-2011 |
20110124953 | HINGE COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE SLAT SEAT - A collapsible and foldable composite chair with back slats and seat slats held together by a fabric material. A fold line hinge into the fabric material which normally wears out over time is reinforced to prevent such early wear outs with a cell foam material, preferably a closed cell polyolefin strip. As a result the slats do not wear though the slat pockets in the material and the fold line hinge endures. | 05-26-2011 |
20110137110 | CALMING DEVICE | 06-09-2011 |
20110213197 | Computer augmented therapy - A method to treat sympathetic dysfunction using computer-augmented therapy, such as computer augmented imagery rehearsal therapy, comprising the steps of (a) achieving a relaxed state calibrated by ART; (b) accessing a machinima using a virtual reality system; (c) creating an avatar in said machinima; (d) developing a script for a virtual scenario; (d) creating said virtual scenario in said machinima; (e) reinforcing virtual scenario in said machinima through repetitive practice of said dream scenario and (f) practicing said virtual scenario during a dysfunction episode to achieve control over sympathetic arousal. | 09-01-2011 |
20110257465 | Stress relief harmonizing device and method - The present disclosure provides a device and method for reducing stress, inducing relaxation and well-being, and increasing the ability to concentrate, by projecting a series of non-audible impulses into a selected part of a users body. The series of non-audible impulses having an ascending component and descending component where the ascending component and the descending component each including periods of breaks where there are no impulses projected onto the users body. The non-audible impulses are cued to the inhalation cycle and exhalation cycle of breath. The device may be configured as a pendent having a housing, a power source operably secured within the housing, a circuit mechanism having a plurality of different operational modes for producing the series of non-audible impulses, and at least one user operable input switch. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257466 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE OF RELAXATION OF A PERSON - The present invention relates to a system ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110257467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT - A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask provides a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257468 | INDUCING TACTILE STIMULATION OF MUSICAL TONAL FREQUENCIES - Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers. | 10-20-2011 |
20110282130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE EFFECTS OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION - An improved System and Method to provide a human user with symbology to ameliorate, prevent or shorten the duration of disorientation or motion sickness effects caused by spatial disorientation. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282131 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING SLEEP - Method to induce sleep, using devices that are worn on the nose and around the diaphragm. The nose-band is made of a soft, flexible and elastic material, such as perforated rubber, and is configured to fit onto the nose of a user. The diaphragm-band is made of a soft, flexible and elastic material, and is configured to fit over the diaphragm of a user. | 11-17-2011 |
20110301405 | SLEEPING INDUCER - Disclosed is a sleeping inducer, wherein the sleeping inducer is configured to move along like a lung that is shrunk and expanded in response to the respiration when a person respires during sleep, and includes a unit capable of vertically moving inside a doll that is held during sleep or a pillow on which a head is laid during sleep, to thereby induce a sleep state just like being hugged and slept by a mom. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301406 | ILLUMINATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An illuminating apparatus | 12-08-2011 |
20110313239 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR GENERATING BREATH CUES - A method of generating light is disclosed. The method includes generating steady light during a first period. The method also includes generating varying light during a second period, the second period is less than one quarter of the first period, and the varying light is in the form of breath cues. Other methods and devices are disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
20120004498 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TENSION AND STRESS IN A SUBJECT - The present invention relates to a sensory device for reducing tension in a subject. The device includes an elastic covering, a filling material inside the elastic covering, an openable sealed reservoir located within the filling, an absorbent material surrounding the reservoir, and a calming odor releasing substance sealed within the reservoir. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing tension in a subject. This method involves providing a subject in need of tension relief with the device of the present invention. The device is manipulated to break open the reservoir and release the calming odor releasing substance. The released calming odor is inhaled in an amount sufficient to lower salivary cortisol levels in the subject and thereby reduce tension in the subject. | 01-05-2012 |
20120046516 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REWIRE THE BRAIN WITH FINGER MOVEMENTS - The present invention provides a mechanism for reorganization of the brain through tactile stimulation. A board is provided that has a dual contact path for tracing by the user's fingers. The contact can be continuous or intermittent and the paths can be mazes, labyrinths, spirals or any other design to stimulate the brain. | 02-23-2012 |
20120071706 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELICITING A RELAXATION RESPONSE - The disclosed system and method are directed to qualifying an image(s) and exposing an individual to the qualified image(s) for the purpose of eliciting a relaxation response. More specifically, a sequential rendition of qualified images are presented to either a normal or cognitively impaired person in order to elicit relaxation and/or reduce agitation. Qualified images include those with both particular natural landscape content or elements (e.g., low vegetative growth, an open area, trees, a horizon, a visible sky, an absence of any man-made structures, and fresh water) and a particular average fractal dimension. | 03-22-2012 |
20120108888 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AROMATHERAPY - A fragrance dispensing device has a shape correlated with the fragrance being dispensed and when affixed with a nozzle can be inserted into a person's nose to provide aromatherapy or other herbal medications. The fragrance dispensing has a hollow body having a shape of a character and having a slit valve or a one-way valve disposed within the wall of the hollow body. A scented cartridge is inserted into the hollow body through the valve or some other resealable opening in the hollow body. The amount of fragrance dispensed is based, in part, upon the volume of the hollow body and the partial pressure of the fragrance within the cartridge. Where additional scent is desired, the hollow body can be repeatedly compressed to discharge additional discrete charges of fragrance into the environment. | 05-03-2012 |
20120123191 | THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A therapeutic device comprising a first visual signaling element, a second visual signaling element positioned separately from the first visual signaling element, and a third visual signaling element positioned between the first and second visual signaling elements. A control apparatus controls the first, second and third signaling elements, and is arranged to alternately activate the first and second visual signaling elements for a first period of time, and to activate the third visual signaling element for a second period of time subsequent to the first period of time. | 05-17-2012 |
20120136198 | LIGHT TREATMENT APPARATUS - A light treatment apparatus for simulating a psychophysical borderline experience comprises a light emitting apparatus for emitting light perceivable by the human eye as well as a control apparatus for controlling the light emission apparatus. Said light emission apparatus has at least one permanent light source as well as at least one flickering light source whose flickering light can be superimposed on the permanent light of the permanent light source in the region of a treatment area, with the control apparatus having a frequency control module which increases or reduces the frequency of the flickering light source from a starting frequency to a target frequency in at least one acceleration passage. | 05-31-2012 |
20120209058 | Therapeutic pillow - A device for providing aromatherapy is disclosed herein. The aromatherapy device comprises a textile article and aromatic materials disposed upon or within the textile article. The aromatic materials are the source for generating or evaporating aromatic scent to function on human mind or body. | 08-16-2012 |
20120238801 | SYSTEM FOR AROMATHERAPY IN CONJUNCTION WITH CPAP DEVICE - The present invention provides a system for delivering aromatherapy to a user of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. The system may include a ventilator device, a vessel, and a coupler. The vessel may hold an aromatic substance and may be attached to the ventilator device by the coupler. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245409 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING MUSIC SIGNAL TO ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A device for converting music signals into electrical stimulation is revealed. The device for converting music signals into electrical stimulation includes a switching device. The switching device is disposed with an amplifier whose input end is connected to a music player while an output end of the amplifier is connected to a voltage/current converter. A stimulating electrode is at an output end of the voltage/current converter. Music signals are input through the music player, amplified by the amplifier, and converted by the voltage/current converter. Thus the stimulating electrode at the output end stimulates users' acupuncture points for treatment of insomnia. Thereby the treatment of insomnia is effective and the sleep quality is improved. The switching device is with a high practical value. | 09-27-2012 |
20120289767 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DEVICE BASED PREVENTION OF KINETOSIS - Mechanisms are provided for alleviating kinetosis using a mobile device. Motion sensors, gyroscopes, cameras, inertial modules, proximity detectors, global position system (GPS) receivers, orientation sensors, etc., are used to monitor motion that a mobile device user feels through the vestibular system but may not observe. A kinetosis alleviation system generates activity on a mobile device display that simulates the detected motion. In some examples, the activity may be a frame around video or text that shows movement congruent or more congruent with detected motion. In other examples, the activity may be a video or text window itself that moves in a manner congruent with detected motion. | 11-15-2012 |
20120310038 | Sleep Induction Device and Sleep Induction Method - Disclosed is a sleep induction device which exhibits excellent hypnotic effects using light rather than ultrasonic waves or electrical voltages to induce sleep. When the face of a patient is irradiated with diffused ultra narrow band light having a FWHM of 10 nm or less, the specified wavelength of light has excellent hypnotic effects. The sleep induction device is provided with: an ultra narrow band light irradiation means which generates a blue to green ultra narrow band light having a FWHM of 10 nm or less and a peak wavelength range of 430-550 nm; and a diffusion means for reducing the illumination intensity of the light irradiated from the ultra narrow band light irradiation means onto the skin surface of the face to 1-300 lux, and expanding the emission area to the entire face. The green ultra narrow band light has a sleep-inducing effect, and the blue one has a stronger sleep-inducing effect. | 12-06-2012 |
20130023722 | TACTILE USER DEVICES AND METHODS - A patient seeking complementary and alternative medicine must visit a practitioner which is not always convenient or possible. It would be beneficial to provide a patient with a simple means of deriving benefit from such physical CAM techniques in a non-intimidating manner whereby the means has familiarity associated with it. Even with conventional medicine children, infants, toddlers, and babies require medical treatment and experience fear and/or anxiety arising from visiting the medical practitioner or with the treatment. According to embodiments of the invention provide patients are provided means to exploit CAM techniques away from the practitioner or allow patients to not associate activities with a medical treatment but another activity, such as playing in the instance of a child. Variations of the means allow medical monitoring activities to be similarly associated with familiar objects and non-traumatic activities. | 01-24-2013 |
20130123570 | Haptic Communicator and Sensor Device - A human-computer interface apparatus and methods of use are disclosed herein. Several types of haptic stimulator are provided. A breathing apparatus that mimics the inhaling and/or exhaling motion of breathing is provided. Additionally, a hugging apparatus mimicking a hug is also provided. Additionally, interaction with an individual through sensing the individual's breathing rate or other activity is provided. Interaction with extrinsic data, such as messages from social networking sites or websites, is also provided. | 05-16-2013 |
20130144111 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Stress - A stress management device is formed in an integrated design that enables pulse measurement, display of results and a power supply gathered into a small finger clip device. The stress management device includes a non-invasive infrared sensor that identifies and measures pulse rate variability and utilizes that information to calculate the power spectrum distribution and create a curve of the results multiple times per second. The device incorporates a display screen on which a graphic image of a pair of lungs filling and emptying to encourage the user into a predetermined breathing pattern known to reduce stress levels during a training period. After the completion of the training period, the device presents a score reflecting the percentage of times the user achieved high, medium and low relaxation states, and a pie chart reflecting the distribution of the states of relaxation calculated during the training period. | 06-06-2013 |
20130150658 | Intra-nasal Aromatherapy Clip - The present invention relates generally to an intra-nasal clip, and more particularly to a nasal clip that diffuses the aromas or fragrances, such as those used in aromatherapy, without risking irritation through direct contact with the inner nasal septum. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165740 | SENSORY DEVICE USEFUL IN BRINGING A PATIENT NEUROLOGICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL RELIEF - A method and apparatus which generates an image and particularly a celestial or a natural image having embedded movement that is useful in relieving conditions such as patient angst, depression and the like. The apparatus may include a control panel for adjusting the image and the movement based on the patient's condition or response to the image. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165741 | THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTAL LIGHT AND IMAGE SYSTEM - A therapeutic environmental light and image system and related methods are provided. A controller controls a lighting system and one or more images displayed on a display monitor to create a virtual window in a patient recovery room that simulates characteristics of a real window. Optionally, circadian full-spectrum light cycling is delivered via a prescriptively-selected circadian light cycle, which may or may not be configured based on the images provided on the display monitor. Additionally, ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source may be dosed to the patient to favorably impact biologic functions and other health aspects of the patient, to facilitate patient recovery. | 06-27-2013 |
20130172663 | LAMP WITH VARIABLE FLICKERING FREQUENCY - A lamp for generating flickering at a selectable frequency corresponding to a desired human brainwave state comprises a base supporting a light source, a shade having a plurality of regularly circumferentially spaced apertures defined therein and a drive mechanism for rotating the shade about the light source. At least one speed control is coupled to the drive mechanism for controlling the rotational speed of the shade. Rotation of the shade while the light source is emitting light produces flickering for an observer looking at the lamp from a fixed position, and the speed control can be used to select a rotational speed of the shade to produce flickering at a frequency corresponding to a pre-selected human brainwave state. | 07-04-2013 |
20130190553 | Portable Moist Heat System - A portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapor-air distribution layer; said water vapor generating portion and said water vapor-air regulating portion being in fluid communication; and said water vapor-air regulating portion having a latent heat delivery surface disposed adjacent said water vapor-air regulating portion which delivers moist heat at a preselected temperature range wherein about 15% to about 95% of the moist heat is latent heat of condensation. Methods include delivering improved pain relief, blood flow, relaxation, and reduced cardiac workload. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190554 | BREATH PACING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PACING THE RESPIRATION OF A PERSON - The invention relates to a breath pacing apparatus, comprising a haptic output unit with a variable haptically perceivable feature, said haptic output unit being provided to change said haptically perceivable feature periodically according to a sequence of desired respiration cycles, wherein a characteristic of the change of said haptically perceivable feature is related to the length of the respiration cycles. The invention is further related to a corresponding method for pacing the respiration of a person. | 07-25-2013 |
20130225913 | VIBRATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - A portable vibration device for soothing an infant. The portable vibration device includes a vibration pad portion, a control pad connected and a neck portion. The neck portion extends between the vibration pad and the control pad. A vibration circuit is provided to control a vibration element in the vibration pad. The circuit electrically connects the control pad to the vibration pad. A cushion is provided around the vibration pad portion and a cover is disposed around the cusion and the internal components of the vibration device. | 08-29-2013 |
20130253257 | PERSONAL COMFORT DEVICE - A headband for the treatment of headaches and the like consists of a length of elasticized fabric with hook and loop separable fasteners at its ends for adjustable pressured securement about a user's head. A mask for the user's eyes is detachable secured to the band. A pocket in the band as well as a pocket in the eye mask are adapted to receive a bag of granules that focuses the pressure of the band on a selected area of the head or hot and cold packs, scent packets or magnet strips. | 09-26-2013 |
20130338428 | SYSTEM FOR INDUCING A SUBJECT TO FALL TO SLEEP - An assistance system for visually handicapped persons with visual impairment in a part of their visual field includes body-worn sensors to inform them actively about objects or movements in the visually impaired sides. | 12-19-2013 |
20140024883 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING EYE MOVEMENT - A device for stimulating eye movement in a subject is presented. Stimulating eye movement through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) allows the processing of information and elimination of negative body sensations. In an embodiment, a mechanical device is presented in which a physical object is attached to a motion mechanism which moves horizontally from left to right. In another embodiment, an electrical device is presented in which a computer-simulated object travels horizontally across a visual component. In a further embodiment, a computer software application is presented to track eye movements. The subject tracks the movement of the object with his eyes for a specific number of cycles in order to eliminate negative body sensations such as post-traumatic stress disorder. The device of the present invention may be used for sensation processing by the general public and may be used for ART by a trained therapist. | 01-23-2014 |
20140031609 | SENSORY INPUT DEVICES, AND SENSORY INPUT METHODS - A sensory input device comprising a chair portion (which comprises a seat portion and a back portion) and a pressing portion that has at least a first engagement region that is selectively movable between at least a first position and a second position (in which the first engagement region is engaged with a second engagement region on the chair portion). Also, a sensory input device comprising a chair portion (which comprises a seat portion and a back portion), the sensory input device having a total mass in the range of from about 2 pounds to about 5 pounds. Also, a sensory input device comprising a chair portion (which comprises a seat portion and a back portion) and at least a first pressure element. Also, methods comprising positioning person who has been characterized as having compromised sensory functions on a sensory input device as described herein. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TRIGGER BREATHING RESPONSE FOR THE REDUCTION OF ASSOCIATED ANXIETY - The present invention relates to a system ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140088341 | GUIDE GLASSES - A sound and light machine (SLM) produces sound and light pulses at brain wave frequencies so as to induce a particular state of consciousness in a user, while simultaneously providing music. The SLM includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) and headphone speakers. A microcontroller runs firmware to control the LEDs and headphone speakers so as to produce a plurality of dominant brainwave frequencies. Binaural voices produce a melody of music without interfering with the brainwave frequencies. Each note of the melody is sounded at a specific pitch based on information in a Tone Object, which includes a state variable index holding the note's current position within a waveform array and a state variable step, which is an amount by which to increment the state variable index at each iteration. The index is set to 0 at startup and the step is calculated from the initial note desired. | 03-27-2014 |
20140114119 | SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING A SMART PHONE FOR ALLEVIATING PHANTOM LIMB DISCOMFORT - The present invention is a system and method for alleviating phantom limb discomfort using a smart phone equipped with a camera and having a digital imaging program or application for acquiring, processing, and displaying digital images. A moving image is acquired of a portion of the subject that consists of the subject's half-torso adjacent the limb of the amputation site, and any remaining amputation-site limb, as well as of the complementary portion of the subject's torso and its adjacent healthy limb, in a particular mode of use. The digital imaging program or application is used to obtain, through processing, a composite moving image of the subject's body by deleting the moving image of the subject's half-torso adjacent the limb of the amputation site, and any remaining amputation-site limb, and replacing it with a mirror image of the moving continuous complementary portion of the subject's torso, and its adjacent healthy limb, in the particular mode of use. The composite image is then melded and subsequently displayed for the subject's viewing. Alleviation of the subject's phantom limb discomfort results from his viewing of the composite imagery readily available on his smart phone. This alleviation occurs by means referred to as Acquire, Flop, Meld and View. The present system and method does not require continuous or concerted physical or mental exertion by the subject. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114120 | INDUCING TACTILE STIMULATION OF MUSICAL TONAL FREQUENCIES - Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers. | 04-24-2014 |
20140135570 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE FREQUENCY AND/OR SEVERITY OF PHOTOPHOBIC RESPONSES OR FOR MODULATING CIRCADIAN CYCLES - The present disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for reducing the frequency and/or severity of photophobic responses or for modulating circadian cycles by controlling light exposure to cells in the human eye in certain wavelengths, such as 480 nm and 620 nm, and a visual spectral response of the human eye. Embodiments of an optical filter are described. In one embodiment an optical filter may be configured to transmit less than a first amount of light in certain wavelengths, and to transmit more than a second amount of light weighted across the visual spectral response. Methods of use and methods of manufacturing optical filters are also described. | 05-15-2014 |
20140163310 | Vibrating Baby Attachment - A vibrating baby attachment device is disclosed which is a portable apparatus that connects to baby gear and equipment and which vibrates to calm a baby. The vibrating baby attachment device comprises a base component that houses a motor assembly and a power component. The power component is in communication with the motor assembly for supplying power to the motor assembly. The base component further comprises a plurality of switches for controlling the motor assembly and power component. The base component can also comprise a strap and/or a clip to secure the device to the baby equipment, and padding to provide a buffer against unwanted sounds. Further, the device can comprise an audible component housed within the base component, which acts to produce music and white noise, and is typically electrically powered. | 06-12-2014 |
20140171729 | System and Method for Improving the Medical Environment - A medical environment can be personalised by displaying themes or visual sequences during the medical procedure. For a repeating medical procedure, the process can be improved by ensuring that the same theme continues from where it left off when the patient was last present. The theme can also include elements that indicate the patient's rate or degree of progress through the medical procedure. | 06-19-2014 |
20140275739 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESENTING A COMBINATION TREATMENT - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the bioactive agent to the individual. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275740 | SYSTEM FOR MODIFYING A USER'S NEUROLOGICAL STRUCTURE OR NEUROCHEMISTRY BY IMPROVING MOOD, POSITIVITY LEVEL, OR RESILIENCE LEVEL, INCORPORATING A SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a software-based system, which may include a social networking website, implemented on a stand-alone computing device or over a network using computing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to modifying the neurological structure or neurochemistry of a user of the system by improving mood, positivity level, or resilience level either over the Internet or on a stand-alone computing device so as to provide cognitive benefits to the user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288359 | COLOR LIGHTING SYSTEM TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - A lighting control device for influencing thermoregulation of a vertebrate is disclosed. In one example, the lighting control device configured to select, on the basis of a predetermined criterion, a particular group of colors of groups having been categorized into groups on the basis of dominant wavelength, where each group of colors is arranged to influence a vertebrate's thermoregulation in a particular manner, and configured to generate a control signal for controlling the dominant wavelength of light emitted from at least one light source in accordance with the selected group of colors. The lighting control device is configured to transmit the generated control signal to said at least one light source for said at least one light source to emit light of the selected group of colors, thereby influencing the thermoregulation of the vertebrate being exposed to the light on the basis of said predetermined criterion. | 09-25-2014 |
20140303428 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF SLEEP AND POST-SLEEP PERFORMANCE - Sleep mask for reducing sleep inertia. In an embodiment, the sleep mask comprises a foam layer having a shape that covers both of a human subject's eyes so as to attenuate ambient light. Visual stimulation element(s), configured to emit light, are positioned between the foam layer and the subject's eyes. In addition, a plurality of sensors positioned on the forehead of the subject collect electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), and electromyogram (EMG) signals. A soft exterior cover houses the foam layer, the visual stimulation element(s), and the sensors. The sleep mask further comprises processor(s) that determine and record each sleep stage of the subject, determine when to wake the subject, and, when it is determined to wake the subject, control the visual stimulation element(s) to wake the subject using emitted light. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309483 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING POSITION - Systems and methods for assessing compliance with position therapy. In an embodiment, position therapy is provided to a user while the user is wearing a position therapy device. The position therapy comprises, by the device, collecting positional data, determining positions of the user over a time period based on the positional data, and, when it is determined that the user is in a target position, providing feedback to the user to influence the user to change to a non-target position. In addition, the device stores a duration of use in its memory. The duration of use indicates a duration that the user has used the wearable position therapy device in each of one or more positions. An assessment of the user's compliance with the position therapy is then provided based, at least in part, on the duration of use. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316191 | Biofeedback Virtual Reality Sleep Assistant - Biofeedback virtual reality sleep assistant technologies monitor one or more physiological parameters while presenting an immersive environment. The presentation of the immersive environment changes over time in response to changes in the values of the physiological parameters. The changes in the presentation of the immersive environment are configured using biofeedback technology and are designed to promote sleep. | 10-23-2014 |
20140330070 | Emuilation of sensory stimuli, emanating from a reference person, for a child - A device for generating sensory stimuli, corresponding to sensory stimuli emanating from a reference person, for a child comprises a receiving unit for receiving a data stream from a device for acquiring sensory stimuli, emanating from a reference person, and a transducer unit, which is coupled to the receiving unit and is controllable by the data stream. The transducer unit generates at least either body-borne sound, which corresponds to the heart sounds, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or movements, which correspond to the movements, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or airborne sound, which corresponds to the airborne sound generated by the reference person and is described by the data stream. | 11-06-2014 |
20140357939 | Meditation Device - A meditation device including a body portion, electronics, and integrated user interface. The device includes a user interface that allows the user to set the meditation session duration, color of light, and choice of sound. The electronics enables the device to emit visual and auditory cues for when the meditation session begins and ends. The device is portable and easy to manufacture. | 12-04-2014 |
20140364683 | ILLUMINATION SIGNAL, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An illumination system is provided comprising a light source and a controller and being configured to provide an illumination signal ( | 12-11-2014 |
20140378745 | ANTI-EXPLOSION GAS GENERATOR FOR HEALTH USE - An anti-explosion gas generator for health use is provided. The anti-explosion gas generator for health use includes an electrolysis device for electrolyzing water to produce a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. The gas generator for health use further includes a gas mixing system coupled to the electrolysis device for receiving the gas mixture. The gas mixing system mixes the gas mixture with water vapor, an atomized medicine, a volatile essential oil or a combination thereof to produce a health gas. The health gas is provided for being inhaled by a user. | 12-25-2014 |
20150025301 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF STIMULATING EYE MOVEMENT - A device for stimulating eye movement in a subject is presented. Stimulating eye movement through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) allows the processing of information and elimination of negative body sensations. In an embodiment, a mechanical device is presented in which a physical object is attached to a motion mechanism which moves horizontally from left to right. In another embodiment, an electrical device is presented in which a computer-simulated object travels horizontally across a visual component. The subject tracks the movement of the object with his eyes for a specific number of cycles in order to eliminate negative body sensations such as post-traumatic stress disorder. | 01-22-2015 |
20150031942 | SELECTION OF AMBIENT STIMULI - In summary the invention relates stimuli control system | 01-29-2015 |
20150051440 | METHOD OF CALMING AN INFANT USING AN ATTACHABLE VIBRATORY DEVICE - A method of utilizing an infant calming attachable vibratory device which is structured for attachment to various infant devices, such as for example strollers, carriers, car seats, cribs, etc., wherein the vibratory device produces steady or rhythmic vibrations that are of sufficient strength to transfer to the infant device and be felt by an infant retained within the infant device. In a preferred embodiment, the vibratory device is a battery powered assembly having a housing containing an arm to which is mounted a weight, the arm pivoting or rotating about an axis, wherein the rotation of the weight imparts a vibration or wobble to the housing. In a more preferred embodiment, the rate and/or amount of wobble is adjustable by changing the weight to a lighter or heavier member. The vibratory device is constructed such that the vibration or wobble rate per minute is within the typical range of heartbeats per minute of an expectant mother, from approximately 75-95 beats per minute. | 02-19-2015 |
20150105608 | Infant Sleeping Aid and Infant-Bed Accessory - A method and system for controlling an infant-bed accessory is disclosed. The system employs collected information associated with the infant or the caregiver to initiate controls of the infant-bed accessory without the user's interaction. | 04-16-2015 |
20150126806 | LIGHTING SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY FOR DELIRIUM REDUCTION IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS - The invention relates to a lighting system ( | 05-07-2015 |
20150290420 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INSOMNIA BY INDUCING FRONTAL CEREBRAL HYPOTHERMIA - Method, systems and devices for treating insomnia by non-invasive hypothermic treatment are described. In general, these devices, systems and method enable cooling of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep to enhance sleep, which may be particularly beneficial to treat insomnia. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297860 | THERAPEUTIC ANATOMICAL WRAP - Disclosed are various embodiments of apparatuses and methods related to a therapeutic wrap that provides aromatherapy in addition to therapeutic relief to bodily discomfort due to aches and pains. The therapeutic wrap may comprise an elongated fabric comprising one or more sealed chambers filled with a natural substance mixture. A pocket may be attached to the therapeutic wrap that is sized to receive a removable insert scented with an aromatherapy fragrance or essential oil. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305667 | Low Frequency Non-Invasive Sensorial Stimulation For Seizure Control - Example apparatus and methods reduce epileptic seizures in a human patient by non-invasively providing low frequency (e.g., 1-10 Hz) audio stimuli coordinated with low frequency (e.g., 1-10 Hz) visual stimuli to the patient. The signals are provided non-invasively through the eyes and ears. The audio stimuli and visual stimuli may be selected or coordinated based on a state (e.g., hyperexcitability, imminent epileptic seizure, epileptic seizure in progress, REM sleep) determined from an EEG signal acquired from the patient. Apparatus for delivering the audio stimuli and visual stimuli may be incorporated into a single wearable apparatus (e.g., glasses with earphones, hat, headband). The single wearable apparatus may also provide noise cancellation and visual stimulus diminution. The audio stimuli may be incorporated into music or random background noise. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320965 | SCENT SYSTEM FOR AMBIENT EXPERIENCE - The invention regards a system ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150320966 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSORY SUBSTITUTION - An apparatus and method for use in treating tinnitus, employs a sound processing unit, a tactile unit, and an interface therebetween. The tactile unit comprises an array of stimulators each of which can be independently actuated to apply a tactile stimulus to a subject, and an input for receiving a plurality of actuation signals from the interface and directing individual actuation signals to individual stimulators. The sound processing unit receives an audio signal at an input, analyses the signal with a digital signal processor to generate the actuation signals which are representative of the audio signal, and provides the plurality of actuation signals to the interface. In a preferred embodiment the digital signal processor divides the audio signal into a series of frames in the time domain, performs a transform on each frame to generate a set of coefficients representing said frame, and maps the set of coefficients to a set of actuation signals to be applied to the array. | 11-12-2015 |
20150328432 | MEDICAL CABIN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A medical cabin system comprises a safety protection structure, an identification structure, an environment simulation structure, a radiotherapy isolation structure, and one or more other independent walls. The safety protection structure is disposed on an entrance of the medical cabin system. The identification structure is disposed on a medical equipment of the medical cabin system or in an enclosed space defined by a stereo location region of the medical cabin system. The environment simulation structure is disposed on a top portion and at least one side wall of the medical cabin system. The radiotherapy isolation structure isolates the stereo location region from a radiotherapy region of the medical cabin system. The independent walls define at least one enclosed space with the radiotherapy isolation structure. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335853 | THERAPEUTIC FABRIC ARTICLE - A weighted garment including a fabric shell having a quilted pattern in the form of a plurality of quilted squares. The weighted garment further includes a weighted filling housed and substantially evenly distributed within each of the plurality of quilted squares. The weighted garment applies deep pressure and tactile inputs for utilization of the proprioceptive and tactile systems to assist individuals with identified challenges of the nervous system and neurologically typical individuals with situational anxiety and related conditions. | 11-26-2015 |
20150352313 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GATHERING HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS AND CONTROLLING A BED DEVICE - Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367097 | System and Method for Inducing Sleep - A system for sleep induction, detecting and tracking includes a monitor for analyzing single- and multiple-respiration patterns of a user and a stimulus generator for providing to the user multiple stimuli each bearing selectable relationships with selected temporal characteristics of the monitored respiration patterns. At least stimulus is operative to change one or more temporal characteristics of the respiration patterns by synchronization of respiration movements with specific aspects of the stimulus. A sync detector determines at least one measure of synchronization between at least one selected temporal characteristic of selected stimuli and a corresponding temporal characteristic of the respiration patterns for selected relationships between the stimuli and the temporal characteristics of the respiration patterns. A sleep detector indicates onset of sleep and a driver continuously controls the operation of the stimulus generator, the sync detector and the sleep detector based on signals as they are received. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE CONSOLIDATION BY SLEEP SLOW WAVE INDUCTION AND SENSORY CONTEXT RE-CREATION - The present disclosure pertains to a system for enhancing knowledge consolidation in a subject during sleep. New declarative memories may be better consolidated by presenting sensory stimuli during slow wave sleep that correspond to sensory stimuli presented during prior wakeful learning. The sensory stimuli may include odors, sounds, visual stimulation, touches, tastes, and/or other types of sensory stimuli. The system is configured to provide a prompt sensory stimulus during slow wave sleep that corresponds to a wakeful stimulus provided during wakeful learning. The prompt sensory stimulus may prompt enhanced knowledge consolidation in the subject. In some embodiments, the system may comprise one or more of a slow wave sleep inducer, a sensory stimulator, a sensor, a processor, electronic storage, a user interface, and/or other components. | 12-31-2015 |
20160001034 | DEVICE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING ANXIETY IN AN INDIVIDUAL - A system for reducing anxiety in an individual is provided. The system is capable of applying deep pressure to activate a Vegetative Skin Reflex. The system includes a wearable device constructed for covering at least a portion of a body of the individual. The wearable device includes individually expandable units for applying pressure to a specific body region of the individual when expanded and an expandable support unit for expanding and countering the pressure applied to the specific body region by each individual expandable pressure unit. | 01-07-2016 |
20160045706 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING SLEEP SLOW WAVE ACTIVITY BASED ON CARDIAC ACTIVITY - The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for managing a sleep session of a subject. Managing the sleep session is based on cardiac activity in the subject during the sleep session. Cardiac activity, as monitored via one or more sensors worn on an extremity of the subject and/or placed at a distance from the subject, is used to determine periods of slow wave sleep. Sensory stimulation is delivered to the subject during the periods of slow wave sleep to enhance slow wave activity. Wearing a sensor on an extremity, and/or placing a sensor at a distance from the subject during sleep, as opposed to the subject wearing an EEG cap, is more comfortable for the subject. | 02-18-2016 |
20160058970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SLEEP SESSION MANAGEMENT BASED ON SLOW WAVE SLEEP ACTIVITY IN A SUBJECT - The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for managing a sleep session of a subject. Managing the sleep session is based on slow wave activity in the subject during the sleep session. Slow wave activity is related to sleep pressure. Sleep pressure dissipates and/or decreases as the subject sleeps. The dissipation dynamics depend on a given subject. The manner in which dissipation occurs regulates the length of the given sleep session and is linked to the temporal dynamics of slow wave activity. The system is configured to determine a metric indicating sleep pressure dissipation and, responsive to the determined sleep pressure dissipation metric indicating that sleep pressure dissipation has reached a dissipation threshold level during the sleep session, wake the subject. | 03-03-2016 |
20160074583 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESENTING A COMBINATION TREATMENT - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the bioactive agent to the individual. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082222 | ADJUSTMENT OF SENSORY STIMULATION INTENSITY TO ENHANCE SLEEP SLOW WAVE ACTIVITY - A system is configured to provide sensory stimuli to a subject at a first intensity level, determine the effectiveness of the provided sensory stimuli, and incrementally increase the intensity level of the sensory stimuli based on the determined effectiveness. The effectiveness determination and the corresponding intensity increase are repeated one or more times during a given slow wave sleep episode. The system is configured to continue the effectiveness determinations and the corresponding intensity increases during the slow wave sleep episode until the intensity level reaches a maximum level, until an arousal level of the subject breaches an arousal level threshold, and/or until expiration of the period of slow wave sleep. | 03-24-2016 |
20160106950 | FOREHEAD-WEARABLE LIGHT STIMULATOR HAVING ONE OR MORE LIGHT PIPES - A forehead-wearable light stimulator having one or more light pipes provides reliable light stimulation to a user. The stimulation can have high intensity and multiple colors. The intensity of the stimulation is less sensitive to device placement than in known light stimulators having no light pipes. The intensity is sufficient to deliver light through the eyelids, and is sufficient for the light's color to be perceived through the eyelids. The light stimulator improves on the state of the art, thereby enabling multiple new applications in the fields of biofeedback, lucid dreaming, and light-based alarms. | 04-21-2016 |
20160121073 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS OF THE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display panel including a plurality of pixels including a first pixel including a first blue sub-pixel, and a second pixel including a second blue sub-pixel, the second blue sub-pixel being configured to emit light having a wavelength different from that of the first blue sub-pixel and being adjacent to the first pixel. | 05-05-2016 |
20160136383 | VIBRATING PILLOW STRIP AND OPERATING METHODS - Introduced are methods and systems for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling a vibrating pillow strip based on the analysis. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136386 | BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITIONS AND BIOMODULATORY USES THEREOF - The subject matter described herein is directed to articles, compositions, systems, and methods of using and preparing bioceramic compositions and to the bioceramic compositions. A bioceramic composition of the disclosure radiates infrared energy or rays and can be used in the treatment of various conditions. | 05-19-2016 |
20160193442 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SLEEP DISORDER SYMPTOMS | 07-07-2016 |