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16-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for administering light therapy

Номер: US20120209355A1
Автор: Erik Kurt Witt, Mark Toddman Kirby, Michael Edward Colbaugh
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask may provide 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.

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Номер записи: 1
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Resistive actuation unit for tub systems

Номер: US20120272448A1
Автор: Dominique Ciechanowski, Miguel Castellote
Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided a resistive actuation unit for activating a tub system an operation of which is controlled by a controller. The actuation unit comprises at least one switching device coupled to a body of the tub and in communication with the controller. The switching device comprises a first and a second resistive element, each of which having a resistive value, which changes upon a contact being made on the resistive element. The controller detects a change in resistive value of at least one of the first and the second resistive element. If the controller detects a change in the resistive value of the first resistive element only, the selected function of the tub system is activated. Otherwise, the controller determines that water contacted the second resistive element and the selected function is not activated.

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Номер записи: 2
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for facilitating adjusting a circadian pacemaker

Номер: US20120296400A1
Автор: Andrew Bierman, Mariana Figueiro, Mark S. Rea
Принадлежит: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

A method and system for facilitating adjusting a user's circadian pacemaker are provided, including determining a current circadian pacemaker state of the user, as well as potential future states of the user's circadian pacemaker. The potential future states are related to a target circadian pacemaker state representing a circadian pacemaker goal for the user. This is accomplished on a state-variable plane using vectors. An optimum potential future state is selected as a basis for constructing a light exposure treatment schedule for the user. A light exposure treatment schedule is then constructed and provided to the user to facilitate taking control of the user's circadian pacemaker and manipulating it for benefits such as health and performance benefits.

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Номер записи: 3
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Inducing, Melatonin Suppressing Light Emitting Device to Enhance Wake Cycle

Номер: US20130119886A1
Автор: Katherine L Hurst
Принадлежит: Individual

A light emitting device to awaken or alert an animal by stimulating the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion and change gene expression in the brain. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent, does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room and user is more cognitively alert.

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Номер записи: 4
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Management of patient fall risk

Номер: US20130127620A1
Автор: Kristopher C. Klindworth, Ricardo Fonseca-Solano, Scott Gordon Siebers
Принадлежит: Cerner Innovation Inc

Methods, computer systems, and computer-storage media are provided for facilitating the management of a patient's fall risk. It is determined that the patient has previously been classified as a fall risk. Inputs are automatically received from fall risk sensors located in the patient's clinical care room, and, based on the inputs received from the fall risk sensors, it is determined that the patient is currently at risk for falling. Alerts are initiated and settings for components within the clinical care room are adjusted to decrease the patient's fall risk.

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Номер записи: 5
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus, system, and method for modulating consolidation of memory during sleep

Номер: US20130190556A1
Автор: Alexander F. A. Butterwick, Daniel Z. WETMORE, Lia SIEBERT, Robert J. Barretto, Todd O. Anderson
Принадлежит: Individual

Devices, systems and methods to modify memory and/or cognitive function by delivering a sensory stimulus paired with learned material at opportune physiological periods during sleep. For example, described herein are systems, methods and devices to enhance a user's cognitive function in such areas as memorization and learning. A machine (e.g., a system or device) may be used to identify opportune periods of the sleep cycle and to deliver a stimulus during specific phases of the sleep cycle to facilitate or interrupt memory consolidation. In some variations the machine records ambient sensory inputs during awake acquisition or reinforcement/relearning and replays all or an extracted form of the ambient sensory stimuli a specified portion of the user's sleep.

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Номер записи: 6
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Frequency specific sensory stimulation

Номер: US20130267759A1
Автор: YI Jin
Принадлежит: Newport Brain Res Labs Inc

One or more sensory, auditory and/or visual stimuli are presented to a subject at a specific frequency that is equal to, or a harmonic of, the intrinsic frequency of one or more of the subject's biological signals. The purpose is to indirectly (through the eyes, ears, or touch) provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to the interested EEG frequency. The interested frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted. Additionally, games and programs (audio, video, computer) can incorporate Pavlovian cues to facilitate placing the brain in an acceptable state. In one embodiment, the ticking sound of a repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) device is played to subconsciously remind the patient of the rTMS treatment and thereby produce a therapeutic effect. Additionally, physical stimulus such as tapping or low-level electrical stimulation at a predetermined rate will accomplish the same effect.

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Номер записи: 7
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Device and method for stimulating eye movement

Номер: US20140024883A1
Автор: Helene Rosenzweig
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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.

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Номер записи: 8
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Personalized lighting control

Номер: US20140052220A1
Автор: Steen Hvidtfeldt Hessellund Pedersen
Принадлежит: LIGHTEN APS

A lighting system for initiating change in a mammal's circadian or well-being state includes a computational unit configured to receive state information regarding the mammal's circadian or well-being state, and operational information from a light sensor with spectral and luminosity sensitivity. The computational unit is configured to compare the operational information with the state information, and on the basis of this comparison, the computational unit outputs a control signal to a light control unit which, in turn, adjusts a controllable light source to vary its light output so as to initiate the desired change in the mammal's circadian or well-being state.

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Номер записи: 9
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Animal Kennel System

Номер: US20190000034A1
Автор: Allen Denise
Принадлежит:

An animal kennel system for soothing an animal in a kennel includes a kennel that may contain an animal. An enclosure is removably positioned on the kennel to completely surround the kennel. The enclosure is comprised of an opaque material to reduce light entering the kennel thereby soothing the animal in the kennel. A pocket is coupled to the enclosure and the pocket receives a picture. The pocket is comprised of a translucent material to facilitate the picture to be visible. 1. An animal kennel system comprising:a kennel being configured to contain an animal;an enclosure being removably positioned on said kennel having said enclosure completely surrounding said kennel, said enclosure being comprised of an opaque material wherein said enclosure is configured to reduce light entering said kennel thereby soothing the animal in said kennel; anda pocket being coupled to said enclosure wherein said pocket is configured to receive a picture, said pocket being comprised of a translucent material wherein said pocket is configured to facilitate the picture to be visible.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said kennel has a bottom wall claim 1 , a top wall and an outer wall extending therebetween claim 1 , said outer wall having a front side claim 1 , said front side being selectively opened to access an interior of said kennel claim 1 , each of said top wall and said outer wall comprising a cage.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said enclosure has an upper wall and a perimeter wall extending downwardly therefrom claim 2 , said perimeter wall having a forward side claim 2 , a back side claim 2 , a first lateral side claim 2 , a first surface claim 2 , a second surface and a distal edge with respect to said upper wall claim 2 , said upper wall lying on said top wall of said kennel having said perimeter wall extending downwardly along said outer wall when said enclosure is positioned on said kennel.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein said upper ...

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Номер записи: 10
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR CONDITIONS

Номер: US20200001085A1
Автор: OWEN Samuel, TRUE Robert
Принадлежит: Otolith Sound Inc.

Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system. 1. A method , comprising:applying, via a vibratory device positioned over an area of a head of a user, a vibratory signal to the area of the head of the user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user, the vibratory signal configured to cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a vibratory signal (1) applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user and having (2) a frequency less than 200 Hz and a force level greater than 87 dB re 1 dyne and less than or equal to 100 dB re 1 dyne; andtreating, in response to applying the vibratory signal to the area of the head of the user, a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory device has a resonant frequency claim 1 , the method further comprising:supplying an electrical signal to the vibratory device to cause the vibratory device to vibrate to generate the vibratory signal that is applied to the area of the head of the user, the electrical signal having a signal frequency;measuring, using a sensor, information including at least one of: a current of the electrical signal, a voltage change of the electrical signal across the vibratory device, a magnetic field generated near the vibratory device, and an acceleration of the vibratory device; andadjusting the ...

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Номер записи: 11
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Smart spa shower column

Номер: US20220007895A1
Автор: Carlos HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE, Juan José HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE, Raúl HERNÁNDEZ VICENTE
Принадлежит: Insetec Sureste SL

Smart spa shower column, including a compartment containing a roller) which cleans it by pressure by a perforated tube and which is located in the lower part of a chassis that houses a motor and a spindle that provides vertical movement to a roller that is attached to the chassis by arms, one of which houses a motor which gives rotation to the roller and the other arm houses a mechanism for locking the roller in its stop position and a tube that provides water and/or soap to the roller; and where the chassis houses an electronic control unit and a power supply battery. The chassis is solidly attached at the top to a shower system which incorporates a dispenser and a presence sensor.

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Номер записи: 12
13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING THE TRANSITION BETWEEN A CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS STATE

Номер: US20220008688A1
Автор: Kochman Cary
Принадлежит:

A system and method for facilitating and maintaining various states of a user consciousness, including the transition between a conscious and unconscious state, is provided. The system and method include use of a smart device having a user interface, a biometric sensor coupled to a user and configured to transmit the user's biometric data to the smart device and an environmental sensor configured to transmit environmental data to the smart device. The smart device controls one or more environmental systems proximate the user and an audio/visual device proximate the user to facilitate transitioning the state of the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for enhancing a desired user state comprising:a smart device having a user interface configured to provide user feedback input to the smart device;a first biometric device coupled to the smart device for transmitting a first biometric data from a user to the smart device;a first environmental sensor for transmitting a first environmental data proximate the user to the smart device;a first environmental device proximate the user coupled to the smart device;an audio/visual device proximate the user coupled to the smart device;wherein the smart device controls the environmental device and the audio/visual device in response to data received from the first biometric device, the first environmental sensor and user feedback input received from the user interface to effect a desired state of the user.22. The system of further comprising a second biometric device coupled to the smart device for transmitting a second biometric data from the user to the smart device.23. The system of further comprising a second environmental sensor for transmitting a second environmental data proximate the user to the smart device.24. The system of further comprising a second environmental device proximate the user coupled to the smart device.25. The system of wherein the audio/visual device is controlled by the smart device to produce a desired ...

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Номер записи: 13
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Methods and systems for neural stimulation via visual stimulation

Номер: US20220008746A1
Автор: Martin Warren Williams, Zachary John Hambrecht Malchano
Принадлежит: Cognito Therapeutics Inc

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof. The system can include eyeglasses, a photodiode positioned to detect ambient light, light sources, and an input device. The system can include a neural stimulation system that retrieves a profile and selects a light pattern having a fixed parameter and a variable parameter. The neural stimulation system can set a value of the variable parameter of the light pattern, construct an output signal, and then provide the output signal to the light sources to direct light towards the fovea.

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Номер записи: 14
12-01-2017 дата публикации

BIORESONANCE FREQUENCY EMITTING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20170007847A1
Автор: CORNIERE HENRI, Davis Stephen, GROSS James, GROSS STUART
Принадлежит:

A phototherapy or BRT process and apparatus is provided, which, using a pre-recorded bioresonance frequency or compilation of frequencies, causes an EMR emitter to emit within a biological window of a target organism to positively or negatively affect the organism. The EMR may be generated in one or more LEDs by a device connected to a controller of the EMR emitter which device provides the pre-recorded bioresonance frequency or compilation of frequencies to control the LEDs' emitted light in terms of its intensity and/or a frequency or flicker-rate. 1. An EMR emitter for bioresonance therapy , comprising:a. a pre-recorded patternb. an emitter controller to change the intensity or luminance, or the pulse-width of the emitter's emission proportionately to the pre-recorded pattern.2. The emitter of where the EMR emission comprises IR claim 1 , near-IR claim 1 , visible or UV light.3. The emitter of where the emitter's patterned emission is in a biological window of a target organism.4. The emitter of where the patterned emission from the emitter is beneficial to the target organism.5. The emitter of where a targeted beneficial effect may include:stress reduction, sleep pattern improvement, psychological effects, or physiological effects on the target organism, which organism can be a whole live animal or human.6. The emitter of where the patterned emission from the emitter is detrimental to the target organism.7. The emitter of where the target organism to be detrimentally affected is a disease-causing organism.8. The emitter of where the target organism is at least one of: a parasite claim 5 , a virus claim 5 , bacteria claim 5 , mold claim 5 , or amoebae.9. The emitter of where the target organism to be detrimentally affected is a cause of a particular disease.10. The emitter of where the particular disease is Lyme's disease.11. A method of tailoring EMR for bioresonance therapy comprising:a. Providing a pre-recorded pattern to an EMR emitter, which causes the ...

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Номер записи: 15
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Relaxation apparatus and method

Номер: US20160008568A1
Автор: Matthew Markert, Sarah Beth Attia
Принадлежит: Matthew Markert, Sarah Beth Attia

A relaxation dome apparatus including a curved shell element which creates a microenvironment substantially surrounding the head, neck, and torso of a user person, wherein the interior surface of the shell facing the user person forms a relatively smooth regular curved surface. The apparatus includes an individual seating space, audio transducers configured to produce at least two sound signals proximate the user person's head, and a user interface to guide the user in obtaining a personal relaxation experience without need for an attendant, and for the purposes of collecting data. The apparatus may include combinations of visible light stimuli, biofeedback or neurofeedback data collection sensors, audio tracks which may include monaural, isochromic or binaural beats, and microcrystalline ceramic tiles. A database of aggregated user data and an Internet connection may each enable broadened therapy experiences for users.

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Номер записи: 16
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ALLEVIATING MOVEMENT DISORDER CONDITIONS USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20180008797A1
Автор: Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., RICE JOHN J.
Принадлежит:

Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for alleviating an episode of a movement disorder condition for a patient. The method comprises deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition. A first gross sensory change stimulus is selected with a processor. The first gross sensory change stimulus is projected from the UAV. An attempt to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition is performed based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. The alleviating of the episode of the movement disorder condition is detected based on the gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. 1. A method comprising:deploying a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition;selecting with a processor a first gross sensory change stimulus;projecting from the UAV the first gross sensory change stimulus;attempting to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV; anddetecting when the episode of the movement disorder condition is alleviated based on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition claim 1 , wherein the determining the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition includes measuring a motor characteristic with a sensor claim 1 , the sensor being operably coupled to the patient.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is changed based on a continuous measurement of the motor characteristic with the sensor via a closed loop feedback system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is selected from a ...

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Номер записи: 17
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SMART RELAXATION MASKS WITH WIRED EARPIECES

Номер: US20210008331A1
Автор: Chute George E.P., Davies Benjamin N., Jin Paul, Lee Daniel K.
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A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; wiring; an earpiece that is coupled to the main body via the wiring; and a spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body. 1. A relaxation mask comprising:a main body defining a pair of eye cavities;wiring;an earpiece coupled to the main body via the wiring; anda spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body.2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the wiring defines the spring.3. The relaxation mask of claim 2 , wherein the wiring includes a serpentine segment that defines the spring.4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , further comprising:an electronics enclosure;a light diffuser disposed within a first one of the cavities; anda coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure,wherein the coupling member defines a channel, andwherein the serpentine section is disposed within the channel.5. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end claim 1 , wherein the wiring passes through the sleeve claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is arranged to overlie a subject's temple region when the relaxation mask is worn.6. The relaxation mask of claim 5 , wherein a high friction material is disposed on an inner surface of the sleeve and is arranged to inhibit movement of the wiring when the relaxation mask is worn.7. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the interface with the earpiece claim 6 , and wherein the wiring includes a flat section that extends through the sleeve.8. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising an electronics enclosure supported by the main body claim 1 , wherein a first end of the wiring is coupled to the electronics enclosure and a second end of the wiring is coupled to the earpiece.9. The relaxation mask of claim 8 , wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the first end claim 8 , a ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LIGHT DIFFUSERS FOR SMART RELAXATION MASKS

Номер: US20210008332A1
Автор: Chute George E.P., Davies Benjamin N., Hanson Caitlin, Jin Paul, Lee Daniel K.
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A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; and a light diffuser. The light diffuser includes a first lens that is disposed within a first one of the eye cavities. A first ledge is disposed along a top edge of the first lens and extends outwardly therefrom. A first light emitting component is supported on the first ledge and is configured to fire downward into the first lens. 1. A relaxation mask comprising:a main body defining a pair of eye cavities; and a first lens disposed within a first one of the eye cavities;', 'a first ledge disposed along a top edge of the first lens and extending outwardly therefrom; and', 'a first light emitting component supported on the first ledge and configured to fire downward into the first lens., 'a light diffuser comprising2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the light diffuser is molded from a silicone.3. The relaxation mask of claim 2 , wherein the silicone comprises a diffusive additive.4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , wherein the silicone includes 1% to 30% of the additive by volume.5. The relaxation mask of claim 4 , wherein the silicone includes 15% to 30% of the additive by volume.6. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising:an electronics enclosure; anda coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure.7. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , wherein the light diffuser defines a first attachment point and the coupling member defines a second attachment point that is configured to mate with the first attachment point claim 6 , thereby to mechanically couple the light diffuser to the coupling member.8. The relaxation mask of claim 7 , wherein the first and second attachment points comprises a slot and a protrusion configured to engage the slot claim 7 , thereby to mechanically couple the light diffuser to the coupling member.9. The relaxation mask of claim 6 , further comprising:an earpiece; andwiring coupling the earpiece to the electronics enclosure, ...

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Номер записи: 19
14-01-2021 дата публикации

NON-PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TREATING THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA

Номер: US20210008335A1
Автор: HANBURY Richard
Принадлежит: SANA HEALTH, INC.

Non-pharmaceutical systems and methods of treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia are described. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli. 1. A method of treating fibromyalgia , comprising:administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:treating one or more symptoms of fibromyalgia, wherein the one or more symptoms are selected from a group including anxiety, pain, depression, and one or more sleep disorders.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes an amplitude modulated light source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes a sinusoidally varying light source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more auditory stimuli includes an amplitude modulated audio frequency.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensory stimulus includes two or more sensory stimuli patterns.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the two or more sensory stimuli patterns includes a first stimuli pattern comprising a first pulse frequency and a second stimuli pattern comprising a second pulse frequency.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first pulse frequency and the second pulse frequency is between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first stimuli pattern includes a pulse frequency between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz; andwherein the second stimuli ...

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Номер записи: 20
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELATONIN SECRETION AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE SUITABLE FOR BEING APPLIED IN LIGHT THERAPY FOR TREATING SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

Номер: US20210008387A1
Автор: JOU JWO-HUEI
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Disclosures of the present invention describe a method for inhibiting melatonin secretion. In the present invention, an illumination device is particularly configured for emitting an illumination light with a specific wavelength that is in a range between 581 nm and 590 nm, and a variety of experimental data have proved that the illumination light functions as a melatonin secretion inhibitor. Therefore, the illumination device of the present invention is evidenced to be suitable for use in light therapy, so as to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by way of inhibiting melatonin secretion. Briefly speaking, after a SAD patient receives the irradiation of the illumination light having wavelength ranged in 581-590 nm for a treatment course, the SAD patient is eventually leaded to stay in good spirits and a stable condition of emotion, thereby curing the abnormal symptoms of sleepiness and emotional disorder. 1. A method for inhibiting melatonin secretion , comprising following steps:providing a light source comprising a first lighting unit, wherein the first lighting unit is configured for emitting a first light with a first wavelength in a range between 581 nm and 590 nm;controlling the light source to emit an illumination comprising the first light; andletting the illumination light function as an melatonin secretion inhibitor by guiding the illumination light to irradiate a seasonal affective disorder (SAD) patient.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source further comprises:a second lighting unit for emitting a second light with a second wavelength in a range between 450 nm and 580 nm; anda third lighting unit for emitting a third light with a third wavelength in a range between 591 nm and 600 nm;wherein the illumination light provided by the light source consists of the first light, the second light and the third light, and having a maximum color temperature of 1500K.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting unit is further configured to ...

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Номер записи: 21
27-01-2022 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220030690A1
Автор: AOKI Saki, KOSHIMIZU Takanori, SUZUKA Yuko
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An environmental control method, including: receiving settings of a favorite emission color of light that the subject likes and an unfavorite emission color of light that the subject does not like; and switching between first control and second control at a predetermined timing, the first control making a function of a sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over a function of a parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by causing an indirect lighting apparatus disposed in a space in which a subject is located and capable of changing an emission color of light to emit light having the unfavorite emission color of the subject received, the second control making the function of the sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over the function of the parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by casing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the favorite emission color of the subject received. 1. An environmental control system , comprising:an indirect lighting apparatus which is disposed in a space in which a subject is located and is capable of changing an emission color of light;a setting apparatus which receives settings of a favorite emission color of light that the subject likes and an unfavorite emission color of light that the subject does not like; anda control apparatus which switches between first control and second control at a predetermined timing, the first control making a function of a sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over a function of a parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by causing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the unfavorite emission color of the subject received by the setting apparatus, the second control making the function of the sympathetic nervous system of the subject dominant over the function of the parasympathetic nervous system of the subject by casing the indirect lighting apparatus to emit light having the favorite emission color of the subject ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for Cognitive and Sensory Stimulation

Номер: US20160012747A1
Автор: GARRUES REMIREZ Joaquin Luis
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A system and method for cognitive and sensory stimulation, which facilitates the personalised and coordinated stimulation of users at a sensory and cognitive level, in order to prevent any type of dementia or pathology, or any type of dementia developed with normal or pathological ageing, said system comprising a processing unit in data communication with display means, at least one user interface and sensory stimulation means, the processing unit being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface and cognitive and/or sensory interaction with a user, in which the sensory stimulation means are configured to stimulate at least one visual, tactile, olfactory or sound field, or a combination thereof, of the user. 111121221122. A system for cognitive and sensory stimulation () , characterised by the fact that it comprises a processing unit () in data communication with display means () , at least one user interface () and sensory stimulation means , the processing unit () being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface () and the cognitive and/or sensory interaction with a user , in which the sensory stimulation means are configured to stimulate at least one visual , tactile , olfactory or sound field of the user or a combination thereof.211121221122. A system for cognitive and sensory stimulation () , characterised by the fact that is comprises a processing unit () in data communication with display means () , at least one user interface () and sensory stimulation means , the processing unit () being configured to store and manage a plurality of operating sequences from the sensory stimulation means based on a number of signals received from the user interface () and cognitive or sensory interaction with a user , wherein the sensory ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Sound Disturbance Inhibition System

Номер: US20220031998A1
Автор: SCHNITTA Bonnie S
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A partial enclosure for inhibiting sound passing into and out of the partial enclosure includes an absorber-barrier or an absorber-barrier-absorber, each made from sound absorbing material and sound barrier material and arranged to form the partial enclosure. The enclosure also includes an adaptive frequency matched sound-masking system. The absorber-barrier or absorbed-barrier-absorber is positioned to block or inhibit unwanted sound from various positions of a source of the unwanted sound, or motion of the source of the unwanted sound. The adaptive frequency matched sound-masking system includes a sound generating device arranged on or in the partial enclosure to emit anti-noise signal to cancel or inhibit the unwanted sound. 118-. (canceled)19. A noise reducing system , comprising:an acoustic partial enclosure constructed with a sheet of an acoustic material formed with at least one sound absorbing layer that has sufficient transmission loss to reduce noise going in or coming out of said partial enclosure so that said noise is no longer a significant disturbance;said acoustic partial enclosure configured to block or inhibit unwanted sound from entering said acoustic partial enclosure from a source of said unwanted sound located proximate the partial enclosure, or from a source of the unwanted sound inside the partial enclosure even if the source is moving and as the moving source moves proximate the partial enclosure; andwherein the opening of the acoustic partial enclosure is sufficiently large to allow airflow necessary for an animal to breathe, but small enough to significantly reduce the number of direct noise paths entering or exiting the partial enclosure.20. The noise reducing system of claim 19 , wherein the partial enclosure is formed with the at least one sound absorbing layer combined claim 19 , layered claim 19 , or integral with at least one sound barrier layer;wherein the acoustic partial enclosure is positioned to inhibit noise emanating from a ...

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Номер записи: 24
18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MOOD DISORDERS

Номер: US20180014769A1
Автор: Soza Ana Maria
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A method and apparatus for diagnosing and/or treating mood disorders, such as depression, is provided. Right vestibular function in subjects diagnosed with a mood disorder is diminished compared with subjects who do not have a mood disorder. Accordingly, a method and apparatus for determining right vestibular function in a subject is provided, from which a diagnosis of a mood disorder may be determined. Stimulation of the vestibular system of a subject diagnosed with a mood disorder may reduce symptoms of the mood disorder in the subject. A method and apparatus for registering a subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system and providing therapeutic vestibular stimulation based on the subject's response is provided. A subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system may be based on measurements of nystagmus in the subject. 1105-. (canceled)106. A method of treating a mood disorder in a subject , the method comprising:(a) applying diagnostic vestibular stimulation to a subject;(b) registering the subject's response to the diagnostic vestibular stimulation, said registering comprising measuring an asymmetry between a right side of the subject's vestibular system and a left side of the subject's vestibular system; and(c) treating the mood disorder in the subject by applying therapeutic vestibular stimulation to the subject using at least one apparatus, the therapeutic vestibular stimulation determined using at least one processor based on the asymmetry measured in response to the diagnostic vestibular stimulation,wherein the therapeutic vestibular stimulation is configured to stimulate the left side of the subject's vestibular system and the right side of the subject's vestibular system in a different manner, andwherein the different manner between said stimulation of the left side of the subject's vestibular system and the right side of the subject's vestibular system is determined, by the at least one processor, based on the registered response ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DYNAMIC ILLUMINATION AND TEMPORALLY COORDINATED SPECTRAL CONTROL AND BIOLOGICAL DIMMING

Номер: US20200016365A1
Автор: Soler Robert
Принадлежит: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC

Lighting systems and methods for providing biologically optimized illumination throughout the day are disclosed. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing, rich in melanopic flux and that reduce blue light hazard exposure are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention relating to specific spectra of illumination containing high or low amounts of melanopic light, spectrally and spatially tunable LED lighting systems, programmed and automated controllers for temporally controlling bio-effective illumination, and dimming circuitry for tuning the spectral output of lighting devices are also disclosed. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of facilitating circadian rhythm regulation , the method comprising:providing a light engine, wherein the light engine comprises i) a first LED module that emits white light, ii) a second LED module that emits light having a first peak emission intensity between 470 nm and 490 nm and a second peak emission intensity centered on 660 nm, and iii) a third LED module that emits a narrow band illumination in a wavelength band between 410 nm and 430 nm, wherein the light from the second LED module and the third LED module are emitted in an upward direction;adjusting a current flow to the second LED module such that an intensity of the light emitted between 470 nm to 490 nm is increased toward a daily maximum level during a first portion of a photoperiod, thereby providing illumination rich in melanopic light during a second portion of the photoperiod;adjusting the current flow to the second LED module such that the intensity of the light emitted between 470 nm to 490 nm is decreased during a third portion of the photoperiod, thereby providing illumination depleted in melanopic light during a fourth portion of the photoperiod; andadjusting a current flow to the third LED module such that the narrow band illumination is generated for a time period not exceeding 60 minutes ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AUGMENTED REALITY ENABLED MOTION SICKNESS REDUCTION

Номер: US20210016052A1
Автор: Bergen Paul, Delaney Mark, Grant Robert Huntington, Silverstein Zachary A.
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A method, computer system, and a computer program product for reducing a motion sickness episode experienced by a user. The present invention may include detecting a triggering environment associated with the user, wherein detection of such environment utilizes a plurality of analyzed data associated with a plurality of sensors. The present invention may then include extracting a piece of data associated with the environment in further association with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user. The present invention may also generate one or more responses based on the extracted piece of data associated with the motion sickness episode. The present invention may then implement the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode by utilizing an augmented reality (AR) device. The present invention may further include providing a piece of feedback associated with the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode. 1. A method for reducing a motion sickness episode experienced by a user , the method comprising:detecting a triggering environment associated with the user, wherein detection of a triggering environment utilizes a plurality of analyzed data associated with a plurality of sensors;extracting a piece of data associated with the detected triggering environment in further association with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user;generating one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode experienced by the user based on the extracted piece of data associated with the motion sickness episode;implementing the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode by utilizing an augmented reality (AR) device; andproviding a piece of feedback associated with the generated one or more responses associated with the motion sickness episode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the triggering environment associated with the user claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 27
22-01-2015 дата публикации

LED LIGHT CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING LED LIGHTS

Номер: US20150022093A1
Автор: Smith Rodney G., Zuker Harry
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A method controls the light exposure of an individual during a given time period. A control unit is provided for controlling lights. A first sensor is worn by the individual and gathers light exposure data including lighting intensity data and Kelvin temperature data experienced by the individual. Second sensors are disposed in a building for collecting emitted light data emitted in the building. The emitted light data and the light exposure data are transmitted to the control unit. The light data, along with desired data including desired light intensity and desired Kelvin temperature are stored. The optimal light exposure for the individual is determined based on the light data or the desired data, and an output signal is generated based on the optimal light exposure. The lights are controlled based on the output signal to produce an overall light intensity and Kelvin temperature pattern per day for the individual. 1. An LED lighting unit that can be adjusted for both brightness and Kelvin temperature , the LED lighting unit comprising:LED lights for outputting light;a power switch controlling power to said LED lights for turning said LED lights on and off;a light dimming switch for adjusting a power output of said LED lights;a Kelvin temperature changing switch for controlling the Kelvin temperature of said LED lights;a control unit controlling individual and groups of said lights controlled by said power switch, said control unit having a memory;first sensors to be worn by individuals for gathering individual light data including lighting intensity data and Kelvin temperature data experienced by the individuals, said first sensors transmitting the individual light data to said control unit;second sensors to be disposed in a building for collecting building light data including light intensity building data and Kelvin temperature building data and transmitting the building light data to said control unit;said memory unit of said control unit storing the ...

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Номер записи: 28
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Lighting apparatus with optimum stimulation of non-visual functions

Номер: US20180020523A1
Автор: Claud Gronfier, David LE BER, Dominique Dumortier, Howard Cooper, Jerome Desouches, Pascale AVOUAC
Принадлежит: Entpe, Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale INSERM, MAQUET SAS

The lighting equipment comprises a lighting device with a plurality of light sources for delivering white light having a tunable light spectrum, and a monitoring and control device that controls the light sources in a modulation cycle for modulating the light spectrum, which cycle comprises a first period where the light spectrum is red-enriched, a second period where the light spectrum is gradually modulated from red to blue, a third period where the light spectrum is blue-enriched, and a fourth period where the light spectrum is modulated gradually from blue to red. The control device is arranged to detect reception of a signal indicating a human presence, and, in response, reinitializes the modulation cycle when the modulation cycle is in the first period, or gradually modulates the light spectrum from blue to red when the modulation cycle is in the second, third or fourth period before reinitializing the modulation cycle.

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Номер записи: 29
22-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD OF STIMULATING EYE MOVEMENT

Номер: US20150025301A1
Автор: Rosenzweig Helene
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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. 1. A device for stimulating eye movement in a subject comprising:{'b': 540', '650, 'a control panel () operably secured to a monitor assembly ();'}{'b': 510', '650, 'a first post () disposed on said monitor assembly ();'}{'b': 520', '650, 'a second post () disposed on said monitor assembly ();'}{'b': 530', '650', '510', '520', '530', '510', '520', '510', '520', '520', '510, 'a monitor () disposed on said monitor assembly () between said first post () and said second post (), said monitor () disposed forwardly with respect to both said first post () and said second post () so that an object can move substantially linearly from said first post () toward said second post (), and from said second post () toward said first post ();'}{'b': 540', '550', '550, 'said control panel () having a speed control (); whereby someone using the device may be able to adjust the speed of an object via said speed control () to control the speed of the object that is visible to a person.'}2530. The device of claim 1 , wherein the object is a graphic display on said monitor ();3510520710. The device of claim 1 , wherein the object is displaced between said first post () and said second post () via a displacement means ().4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising;{'b': '590', 'a preset control for adults ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Lighting System for Circadian Control and Enhanced Performance

Номер: US20210023333A1
Автор: Carskadon Mary A., Fernandes Gustavo E., Van Reen Eliza, Xu Jingming
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Systems tune, control, or remediate the intrinsic Circadian clock. A light controller sets spectral distribution, intensity of a bioactive spectral band to shift or entrain circadian response to enhance performance and/or synchronize with local or expected conditions. The systems enhance performance under conditions that might be changing, disrupted, or otherwise present an irregular phase or unnatural change in the subject's circadian status, for example, due to geographically discontinuous activity or spectrally deficient workplace illumination, or due to divergent individual sleep/wake behaviors of subjects in a structured group activity. An illumination recipe that compensates for the deficiency of lighting or of participant sleep or behavior patterns, or age- or disease-related changes, to evoke, shift, or align circadian response and improve behaviors such as classroom alertness, relaxation, excitability, attention, or focus. Systems may receive sensed light values and automatically apply high- and/or low-CER illumination to effect the intended circadian phase. 1. A system for tuning , control or remediation of a biological light-responsive state , the system comprising a light controller to control an illumination source and a sensing feedback system connected to or communicating with the controller and comprising a physiological sensor worn by or attached to a subject , the controller being operative to set at least one of: spectral distribution , light intensity , light directionality , light periodicity , and a bioactive spectral band , during a programmed or specified time , providing a lighting prescription to supplement ambient or other illumination experienced by the subject in a manner effective to shift or to entrain a circadian response of the subject and thereby improve the subject's performance under changing , disrupted , unnatural extended , geographically discontinuous or spectrally deficient or inappropriate lighting , applying an illumination ...

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Номер записи: 31
23-01-2020 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED EYEWEAR DEVICE

Номер: US20200026101A1
Автор: GOURLAY James, ROSERO Adám
Принадлежит: Design Led Products Limited

An illuminated eyewear device is described. The illuminated eyewear device comprises a transparent substrate and one or more light sources mounted around the perimeter of the transparent substrate. The output of the one or more light sources is arranged to be coupled into, and propagates within, the transparent substrate. Applied to an inner surface of the transparent substrate are a plurality of refractive light scattering means designed to break the condition for total internal reflection of the light generated by the one or more light sources. As well as being mobile, compact and easy to integrate into everyday life, the above described illuminated eyewear device address the known problem of glare experienced by users of those devices known in the art since the light sources are not directly imaged into the user eye. 1. An illuminated eyewear device comprising a transparent substrate having a first outer surface and a second inner surface and one or more light sources mounted around the perimeter of the transparent substrate , the output of the one or more light sources is coupled into , and propagates within , the transparent substrate ,wherein the transparent substrate further comprises a plurality of refractive light scattering elements located within the transparent substrate or upon the second inner surface that provide a means to redirect the light out of, and away from, the transparent substrate via the second inner surface.2. An illuminated eyewear device as claimed in wherein the one or more light sources emit a single wavelength of visible light.3. An illuminated eyewear device as claimed in wherein the one or more light sources emit different visible wavelengths of light.4. An illuminated eyewear device as claimed in wherein the transparent substrate comprises a glass or a transparent polymer.5. An illuminated eyewear device as claimed in wherein the plurality of refractive light scattering elements comprise a transparent or translucent material having ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Light therapy system and method

Номер: US20220047890A1
Автор: Thomas Maria FALCK
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

A light therapy system ( 12 ) for administering a controllable melanopic luminous exposure includes a controllable lighting assembly ( 16 ) for use in delivering the desired luminous exposure. The system further includes a visual display means ( 18 ) for presenting at the same time a visual output such as a video to the patient. A target melanopic luminous exposure for administration to the patient is received by a controller 24 . This target is then adjusted to compensate for an additional melanopic luminous exposure which the visual display means generates in displaying the visual output. A control schedule is then generated for controlling an illuminance of the lighting assembly to deliver over a defined treatment period the adjusted target melanopic luminous exposure. The lighting assembly is then controlled according to the control schedule. In this way both the visual output of the visual display means and the light output of the lighting assembly can be administered, while ensuring that the original target melanopic luminous exposure is delivered and not exceeded.

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Номер записи: 33
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Entraining respiration

Номер: US20190030278A1
Автор: Brian David Mulcahey, Danielle Hicks, Kathleen E. KREMER, Marc Labbé, Matthew Carpenter, Steven Carl PLETCHER
Принадлежит: Bose Corp

Systems and methods are provided that provide respiration entrainment cues to a user to encourage relaxation or a sleep state. The entrainment cues may be audible, visible, or tactile (or any combination). The entrainment cues include a rhythmic component associated with a target respiration rate and may include sub-components associated with a target breath architecture, such as an inhale-exhale cycle. The systems and methods detect the user's respiration to determine whether the user's respiration matches the entrainment cues or whether the user has fallen asleep.

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Номер записи: 34
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SLEEP AID DEVICE

Номер: US20200030569A1
Автор: FELIX Didier Denis, GRANGE Jérôme Armand Joseph, GRONFIER Claude, MONCORGER Jean Marc, THEVENET Julien Michel
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The invention concerns a device for helping a user fall asleep, comprising a light source designed to emit a substantially monochromatic red or quasi-monochromatic light encouraging the user to fall asleep, characterized in that it comprises a control unit designed to automatically control said light source according to a predefined law according to which the light power emitted by said light source decreases gradually over time in such a way as to change automatically between a maximum power value and a minimum power value, the light power emitted by said light source at a given time always being greater than or equal to the light power emitted at a subsequent time. 13333- A device for inducing sleep in a user , comprising a light source () designed to emit a substantially monochromatic or almost-monochromatic red light favouring the falling asleep of the user , characterized in that it comprises a control unit designed to automatically control said light source () in accordance with a predefined law (L) according to which the light power (P) emitted by said light source () progressively decreases over time (t) so as to evolve automatically between a maximum power value (P) and a minimum power value , the light power emitted by said light source () at one moment (T) being always higher than or equal to the light power emitted at a later moment (T+1).2- The sleep-inducing device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said minimum power value is a substantially null value.3- The sleep-inducing device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said predefined law (L) is designed so that said light power (P) decreases substantially continuously as a function of time (t) between said maximum power value (P) and said minimum power value.4- The sleep-inducing device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said maximum light power value (P) is higher than 600 lux and is advantageously substantially equal to 885 lux.5- The sleep-inducing device according to ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Therapy Control by Comprehensive Feedback

Номер: US20210030939A1
Автор: Fischer Karsten, Heide Alexander, Merchant Stephen A.
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The application refers to a medical treatment device a medical treatment system and a method for operating the medical treatment device and medical treatment system for treatment of a patient, comprising a sensor interface for receiving sensor data from a plurality of different external and internal peripheral sensors, a controller for processing the received sensor data in order to calculate control data and for providing the calculated control data for controlling medical treatment-related devices or for controlling a configuration of medical treatment-related apparatuses and an output interface for providing the control data. 1. A medical treatment device for treatment of a patient , comprising:a sensor interface for receiving sensor data from a plurality of different external peripheral sensors; process the received sensor data to calculate control data; and', 'provide the control data for: (i) controlling medical treatment-related devices or (ii) controlling a configuration of medical treatment-related apparatuses; and, 'a controller configured toan output interface for providing the control data.2. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , further comprising internal sensors configured to output internal sensor data to the controller claim 1 , and wherein the controller is configured to process the internal sensor date calculate the control data.3. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor interface is a wireless interface.4. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the output interface is a wireless interface.5. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the medical treatment device includes a blood pump and the control data is used to control a flow rate of the blood pump.6. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the medical treatment device comprises a peritoneal dialysis machine.7. The medical treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor data ...

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Номер записи: 36
04-02-2021 дата публикации

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR BRIGHT THERAPY AND DARK THERAPY

Номер: US20210031050A1
Автор: DO Young Rag, EO Yun Jae, Kim Changwook
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Disclosed is a lighting device for bright therapy and dark therapy, comprising: a light source part including a red light source, a green light source and a blue light source; a power supply part supplying a power to the light source part; and a controller adjusting, by controlling the power supply part, a bio illuminance to allow melatonin suppression value to exceed a first reference value during morning hours and to allow the melatonin suppression value to be less than a second reference value while maintaining a visual illuminance over a predetermined value during evening hours. 1. A lighting device for bright therapy and dark therapy , the lighting device comprising:a light source part including a red light source, a green light source and a blue light source;a power supply part supplying a power to the light source part; anda controller adjusting, by controlling the power supply part, a bio illuminance to allow melatonin suppression value to exceed a first reference value during morning hours and to allow the melatonin suppression value to be less than a second reference value while maintaining a visual illuminance over a predetermined value during evening hours.2. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the controller adjusts a bio illumination by controlling a visual illumination or a CAF (Circadian Action Factor) of light emitted from the light source part.3. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the controller adjusts a bio illumination by controlling a visual illumination or a CAF of light emitted from the light source part during the morning hours and by controlling the CAF of light emitted from the light source part during the evening hours.4. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the controller adjusts the bio illuminance by controlling ON/OFF of the red light source claim 1 , the green light source and the blue light source claim 1 , or adjusting the bio illuminance by controlling a current applied to the red light source claim 1 , the green ...

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Номер записи: 37
08-02-2018 дата публикации

LOW FREQUENCY NON-INVASIVE SENSORIAL STIMULATION FOR SEIZURE CONTROL

Номер: US20180035939A1
Автор: Durand Dominique
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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. 131-. (canceled)32: A system comprising:a visual signal output device configured to provide an external visual stimulus to a visual system of a patient, wherein the external visual stimulus comprises a low frequency;an audio signal output device configured to provide an external audible stimulus to a hearing system of the patient, wherein the external audible stimulus comprises the low frequency and is incorporated into music or random background noise; andan audio/visual signal device configured to coordinate presentation of the external visual stimulus and the external audible stimulus to the subject based on a state of the patient.3331: The system of claim , wherein the low frequency is from 1 to 10 Hertz.3431: The system of claim , wherein the state of the patient is determined from an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal acquired from the patient.3531: The system of claim , wherein the state of the patient comprises at least one of hyperexcitability , imminent epileptic seizure , epileptic seizure in progress , and rapid eye movement sleep.3631: The system of claim , further comprising a wearable apparatus that ...

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Номер записи: 38
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Display device, display method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium

Номер: US20180036506A1
Автор: Hideki Tanaka, Shinichi Izumi, Takayuki Kitazawa, Yutaka Oouchida, Yuya MARUYAMA
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A support device for phantom limb pain treatment includes: a dynamic image transmitting unit which outputs dynamic image data in which a hand carries out a repetition movement between a first state and a second state; a head-mounted display which displays a dynamic image based on the dynamic image data; and a display condition input unit which inputs a display condition for the repetition movement. The dynamic image transmitting unit outputs the dynamic image data corresponding to the display condition for the repetition movement. The display condition includes a forward speed which is a speed of shifting from the first state to the second state and a backward speed which is a speed of shifting from the second state to the first state.

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Номер записи: 39
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REALTIME FEEDBACK RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180036507A1
Автор: ELTURAN Nurhayat
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Provided herein are apparatus and methods of relaxation. In particular, disclosed herein includes a system that provides realtime or near realtime feedback response to a user in order to achieve a relaxation response. In particular, the realtime feedback response comprises aural signals relating to the user's own heartbeat, breathing, or a combination thereof. 1. A realtime feedback response system for providing relaxation to an individual , comprising:a data collection component comprising one or more sensors to detect aural signals corresponding to a physiological characteristic of the individual; anda receiving component comprising a listening device;wherein the aural signals correspond to a physiological characteristic of an individual,wherein the receiving component is connected with the delivery component via a wired or wireless connection, andwherein the receiving component receives the aural signals or digital representations thereof from the data collection component, and delivers the aural signals or digital representations thereof to the listening device over an extended period with little or no delay.2. The realtime feedback response system of claim 1 , wherein the data collection component further comprises a module for processing the aural signals into digital signals.3. The realtime feedback response system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are selected from the group consisting of a pressure sensor claim 1 , a position sensor claim 1 , a force sensor claim 1 , an angle sensor claim 1 , a displacement sensor claim 1 , a distance sensor claim 1 , a thermal sensor claim 1 , and a combination thereof.4. The realtime feedback response system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more sensors are embedded in a structural element selected from the group consisting of a bracelet claim 2 , a ring claim 2 , a chip claim 2 , a card-like device claim 2 , an attachment device claim 2 , and a pendent of a necklace.5. The realtime feedback response system of ...

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Номер записи: 40
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Memory Identification and Recovery Method and System Based on Recognition

Номер: US20200035347A1
Автор: Teng Robert K F
Принадлежит:

The present invention is adapted for recognition technology improvement, which provides a memory identification and recovery method based on recognition, including: S. collecting the data information from the scene of activity through a recognition device; S. conducting salient feature extraction to the data information collected from the scene and generating feature marks; S. building mapping relations between the generated feature marks and the extracted data information, automatically generating memory information in the database, and storing the information in the database; S. inputting related data information for searching; S. selecting a corresponding method to search the generated memory information in the database based on the input data information; S. determining if there is related data information in the memory data. The method can helps to enhance memory of the user, recover memory after forget it, recover effectively through recognition technology, improve memory, and retrieve memory quickly after memory loss, which is convenient and efficient. 1. A memory identification and recovery method based on recognition , comprising the steps of:{'b': '1', 'S. collecting the data information from the scene of activity through a recognition device;'}{'b': '2', 'S. conducting salient feature extraction to the data information collected from the scene and generating feature marks;'}{'b': '3', 'S. building mapping relations between the generated feature marks and the extracted data information, automatically generating memory information in the database, and storing the information in the database;'}{'b': '4', 'S. inputting related data information for searching;'}{'b': '5', 'S. selecting a corresponding method to search the generated memory information in the database based on the input data information; and'}{'b': 6', '4, 'S. determining if there is related data information in the memory data, and retrieving the data information for memory replay and memory ...

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Номер записи: 41
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Cognitive alarm clock

Номер: US20200038620A1
Автор: Jinho Hwang, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

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Номер записи: 42
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Cognitive alarm clock

Номер: US20200038621A1
Автор: Jinho Hwang, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

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Номер записи: 43
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for providing content related to capture of medical image

Номер: US20150045654A1
Автор: Dae-Ho Lee, Joon-Soo Kim, Sang-Young ZHO
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a method of providing content related to capture of a medical image of an object. The method includes acquiring at least one of information related to a state of the object and information related to a capture protocol, determining content to be provided to the object on a basis of the acquired information, and outputting the determined content.

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Номер записи: 44
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Lighting system with a daily rhythm and dim light dynamics

Номер: US20180042086A1
Автор: Gabrielle Johanna Bernarda Maria Meekes, Johannes Petrus Wilhelmus Baaijens, Lucas Josef Maria Schlangen
Принадлежит: Philips Lighting Holding BV

The invention provides a lighting system ( 100 ) comprising a first lighting element ( 10 ) and a control unit ( 50 ), wherein: a) the first lighting element ( 10 ) is configured to provide first lighting element light ( 11 ) with controllable lighting intensity, wherein the first lighting intensity can be selected from a plurality of values in the range of 0-I, with I being a predetermined first lighting element maximum intensity; b) the control unit ( 50 ) is configured to maintain a first lighting element intensity, during a first predetermined period at an intensity value larger than zero when a general lighting intensity is below a predetermined first threshold level; c) the control unit ( 50 ) is further configured to maintain the first lighting element intensity during a second predetermined period at an intensity value a*y*I when the general lighting intensity level is y*I, y being the factor the general lighting intensity is below I, with 0<y<1, the parameter a being a predetermined lighting setting with 0<a≦1/y; and d) the lighting system is further configured to provide during a third predetermined period first lighting element light ( 11 ) with a dynamic property selected from the group of a moving or changing light pattern, a color change, and an intensity change.

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Номер записи: 45
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Meditation Aid

Номер: US20180043129A1
Автор: Gene Raymond Phelps
Принадлежит: Individual

A meditation aid is provided. The meditation aid has three ritual objects. A first outer set of six bar members are connected in a pyramid formation. The pyramid formation has four corner portions defining six medial connecting points. A second inner set of twelve bar members are connected in a penta-tetrahedron formation. The penta-tetrahedron formation is centrally suspended within the pyramid formation by a set of four strut members. The four strut members are evenly disposed in connection with each of a respective one of each of the four corner portions. A third innermost set of three medially connected bar members is configured in a jacks-like star formation. The opposite ends, of the star formation bar members, are evenly disposed in spaced relationship for connection to a respective one of each of the six medial connecting points.

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Номер записи: 46
15-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ENVIRONMENTAL ILLUMINATION

Номер: US20180043130A1
Автор: Appleman Ken, Fassler Irene, Heitmann Anneke, Luciani John, Moore-Ede Martin, Platika Doros, Roa Harish, Smith Mark, Trutschel Udo
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for controlling environmental illumination relative to circadian function of individuals are provided. A method is provided for controlling the operation of light sources by assigning a circadian state to the individual based on received electronic information, extrapolating future circadian states based on the assigned circadian state, the assigned circadian state or the extrapolated future circadian states including at least a biological night state, and encoding machine-level control commands that control the operation of the light source for transmission to the light sources adapted for the biological night state by having circadian-significant attenuation along the circadian active wavelength range. 1. A system for operating one or more light sources providing illumination to an individual , the system comprising:a data receiver unit configured to receive electronic information indicative of a circadian state of an individual from one or more data sources;a circadian state association unit configured to assign a circadian state to the individual based on the received electronic information, configured to extrapolate future circadian states based on the assigned circadian state, and configured to update a profile corresponding to the individual with the assigned circadian state and the extrapolated future circadian states, the assigned circadian state or the extrapolated future circadian states including at least a biological night state;a lighting command encoding unit receiving the profile corresponding to the individual and encoding machine-level control commands that control the operation of the one or more light sources; anda lighting command unit configured to transmit the machine-level control commands to the one or more light sources, the machine-level control commands adapted such that the aggregate incident lighting provided by the one or more light sources provides light with a spectral power distribution having circadian- ...

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Номер записи: 47
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Dynamic target rate for guided breathing

Номер: US20220058971A1
Автор: Chia-Chun Hsu, Chia-Ling Li, Harsh A. Mankodi, Kathleen Elizabeth KREMER, Michelle Daniels, Sara ADKINS
Принадлежит: Bose Corp

Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for dynamically adjusting a breathing entrainment based on whether a user is stressing or relaxing. According to an aspect, a first target breathing period is selected, and a guiding stimulus configured to alter a current breathing period of the user towards the first target breathing period over an interval of time is output. One or more relaxation biometrics are measured and analyzed to determine whether the user is stressing or relaxing. Based on whether the user is relaxing or stressing, at least one of the guided stimulus and the first target breathing period are adjusted, where the first target breathing period is adjusted to a second target breathing period different from the first target breathing period. By making adjustments based on whether a user is relaxing or stressing, the breathing entrainment is more effective and comfortable for users.

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Номер записи: 48
19-02-2015 дата публикации

LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20150048742A1
Автор: WINGREN Tord
Принадлежит: BrainLit AB

Alight control system () comprising a central control engine (), at least one light sensor () and at least one light source (), wherein said central control engine () is configured to: receive illumination data from the light sensor (), which light data represents an actual light profile; retrieve a target light profile for a user; and adjust an illumination of the light control system based on the target light profile for the individual user. 1. A light control system comprising:a central control engine;at least one light sensor; and at least one light source, wherein said central control engine is configured to:receive illumination data from the light sensor, which light data represents an actual light profile;retrieve a target light profile for a user; andadjust an illumination of the light control system based on the target light profile for the individual user.2. The light control system according to claim 1 , wherein the central control engine is further configured to adjust the illumination of the light control system based on the actual light profile.3. The light control system according to claim 1 , wherein the central control engine is configured to assign a target light profile to a user.4. The light control system according to claim 1 , wherein the central control engine is configured to assign a priority to a target light profile.5. The light control system according to claim 4 , wherein the priority is based on a health status.6. The light control system according to claim 4 , wherein the priority is based on a difference between the actual light profile and the target light profile.7. The light control system according to claim 4 , wherein the central control engine is further configured to resolve a conflict between two users each having a target light profile by adjusting the illumination based on the target light profile and/or a difference between each respective target light profile and each respective actual light profile of the user having a ...

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Номер записи: 49
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Motorized Window Shade System For Use As An Alarm Clock Or To Control Sleep Cycles

Номер: US20190046109A1
Автор: LEWIS Mike
Принадлежит:

The herein disclosed motorized window shade system and associated methods for controlling a window shade provide a user with the ability to reduce ambient light during predetermined sleep times and provide the user with the ability to wake up to natural sunlight on a schedule that suits the user's needs. The present invention may be utilized in (and for) all possible sleep situations, but may be utilized most advantageously in residential bedrooms, child nurseries, and hotel rooms to provide users with fully adjustable and customizable sleep cycle(s) delineated by natural light as controlled by the herein disclosed motorized window shade system. 1. A motorized window shade system , comprising:a shade housing surrounding an extendable window shade, wherein the shade housing includes a processor;a motor module for controllably adjusting a shade height of the extendable window shade;a wireless communication device; anda power supply.2. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a speaker for emitting one or more sounds.3. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting.4. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 1 , a desired setting claim 1 , and an updated current setting.5. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a cloud server for communicating with the processor and with a user's mobile device.6. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 5 , and wherein the cloud server includes a cloud database for storing the current setting.7. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 5 , a desired setting claim 5 ...

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Номер записи: 50
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Two-Channel Tunable Lighting Systems With Controllable Equivalent Melanopic Lux and Correlated Color Temperature Outputs

Номер: US20200045788A1
Автор: Petluri Raghuram L.V, Pickard Paul Kenneth
Принадлежит: EcoSense Lighting, Inc.

The present disclosure provides lighting systems suitable for generating white light. The lighting systems can have a first lighting channel configured to produce a first white light having a first color point and a first spectral power distribution, a second lighting channel configured to produce a second white light having a second color point and a second spectral power distribution, and a control system configured to independently change the intensity of each of the first lighting channel and the second lighting channel. The first lighting channels can have LEDs having an emission with a first peak wavelength of between about 440 nm and about 510 nm. The second lighting channels can have LEDs having an emission with a second peak wavelength of between about 380 nm and about 420 nm. The disclosure provides methods of generating white light using the lighting systems described. 1. A lighting system comprising:a first lighting channel configured to produce a first white light having a first color point and a first spectral power distribution;a second lighting channel configured to produce a second white light having a second color point and a second spectral power distribution; anda control system configured to independently change the intensity of each of the first lighting channel and the second lighting channel;wherein the first white light and second white light combined together form a third white light having a third color point and a third spectral power distribution;wherein the control system is further configured to change the intensity of each of the first lighting channel and the second lighting channel to provide the third white light with the third color point at a plurality of points along a predefined path near the black body locus in the 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram between and including both the first color point and the second color point;wherein the first spectral power distribution has a first circadian-stimulating energy characteristic, the ...

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Номер записи: 51
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Methods for Independent Entrainment of Visual Field Zones

Номер: US20190046758A1
Автор: George Acton
Принадлежит: Individual

An entrainment method for stimulation, of a visual field in a subject includes presenting a visual stimulation field to a subject the visual stimulation field disposed at a distance of at least about 6 inches from the subject; and flashing at least one zone of the visual stimulation, field for a selected duration and at a selected flash frequency.

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Номер записи: 52
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Three-channel tuned led lamp for producing biologically-adjusted light

Номер: US20150054415A1
Автор: David E. Bartine, Eliza Katar Grove, Eric Bretschneider, Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler
Принадлежит: Biological Illumination LLC

An LED lamp comprising a housing, a drive circuit, and a plurality of LED dies driven by the drive circuit, The plurality of LED dies may be in a ratio of at least one of 15 mint LED dies to 5 hyper red LED dies to 4 blue LED dies and 1 mint LED die to 1 hyper red LED die to 1 blue LED die. The drive circuit may operate the LED dies such that a relative peak intensity of the blue LED dies is within the range from 80%-90% or 90%-100% of a peak intensity of the hyper red LED dies, and a relative peak intensity of the mint LED dies is within the range of 50%-60% or 30%-40% of the peak intensity of the hyper red LED dies.

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Номер записи: 53
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Lighting control system, lighting system, and lighting control method

Номер: US20190053360A1
Автор: Kazuhiro HATTA
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

A lighting control system controls a light source that emits light to a space in which subjects stay. The lighting control system includes: an communication interface that obtains stay schedule information indicating scheduled periods in an operation period after a first time and before a second time later than the first time, the scheduled periods being periods during each of which a corresponding one of the subjects is to stay in the space; and a processor that creates an illumination schedule for causing the light source to emit the light, based on the stay schedule information, and causes the light source to emit the light according to the illumination schedule created. The processor creates, based on the stay schedule information, the illumination schedule for causing the light source to emit the light during a period including a scheduled period common to at least two of the subjects.

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Номер записи: 54
04-03-2021 дата публикации

PANEL SYSTEMS WITH CIRCADIAN LIGHTING

Номер: US20210060353A1
Автор: PETLURI Raghuram L. V., Pickard Paul Kenneth
Принадлежит:

Panel systems for displaying digital content. The panel systems have one or more LED-based lighting channels adapted to generate a circadian-inducing blue light output in first operational mode and a less-circadian-inducing blue light output in a second operational mode. The circadian-inducing blue light can have a first circadian-stimulating energy characteristic related to the associated first spectral power distributions of light generated in the first operational mode, and the non-circadian-inducing blue light can have a second circadian-stimulating energy characteristic related to the associated second spectral power distribution of light generated in the second operational mode. Disclosure methods of generating digital display content with the panel systems described herein. The methods can generate a circadian-inducing blue light output in first operational mode and a less-circadian-inducing blue light output in a second operational mode. 1. A panel system for displaying digital content , wherein the panel system comprises:one or more LED-based lighting channels adapted to generate a circadian-inducing blue light output in a first operational mode and a less-circadian-inducing blue light output in a second operational mode.238-. (canceled) This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/616,401 filed Jan. 11, 2018. U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/616,404 filed Jan. 11, 2018; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/616,414 filed Jan. 11, 2018; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/616,423 filed Jan. 11, 2018; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/634,798 filed Feb. 23, 2018; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/712,182 filed Jul. 30, 2018; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/712,191 filed Jul. 30, 2018; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/757,672 filed Nov. 8, 2018; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/757,664 filed Nov. 8, 2018; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/758,447 filed Nov. 9, 2018; and International Patent ...

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Номер записи: 55
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Circadian friendly led light source

Номер: US20150062892A1
Автор: Aurelien J.F. David, Michael R. Krames
Принадлежит: Soraa Inc

Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.

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Номер записи: 56
28-02-2019 дата публикации

THERAPEUTIC CLOTHING HAVING RELEASABLY ATTACHED SENSORY STRIPS AND STRESS RELIEVING COMPONENTS INCORPORATED THEREIN

Номер: US20190059815A1
Автор: Smith Renée
Принадлежит:

Therapeutic clothing includes a garment adapted to be worn over a lower portion of a body having a waistband and first and second legs extending below the waistband. The therapeutic clothing has a first elongated sensory strip overlying an outside surface of the first leg and extending along the length of the first leg between the waistband and a lower end of the first leg, a first fastening system for releasably attaching the first elongated sensory strip to the outside surface of the first leg, a second elongated sensory strip overlying an outside surface of the second leg and extending along the length of the second leg between the waistband and a lower end of the second leg, and a second fastening system for releasably attaching the second elongated sensory strip to the outside surface of the second leg. 1. Therapeutic clothing comprising:a garment including a waistband and first and second legs extending below said waistband;a sensory strip overlying an outside surface of said first leg and extending between said waistband and a lower end of said first leg;a fastening system for releasably attaching said sensory strip over said outside surface of said first leg.2. The therapeutic clothing as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a second sensory strip overlying an outside surface of said second leg and extending between said waistband and a lower end of said second leg;a second fastening system for releasably attaching said second sensory strip over said outside surface of said second leg.3. The therapeutic clothing as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said first fastening system comprises hook and loop strips attached to said sensory strip and said outside surface of said first leg claim 2 , and wherein said second fastening system comprises second hook and loop strips attached to said second sensory strip and said outside surface of said second leg.4. The therapeutic clothing as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said first fastening system comprises a first zipper ...

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Номер записи: 57
28-02-2019 дата публикации

LIGHTING LAMPS GENERATING NOVEL AESTHETIC EXPERIENCES IN HUMANS AND OTHER BEINGS USING PHYSICAL INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190060601A1
Автор: Barragan Romero Rafael Hernando
Принадлежит:

The present invention patent relates to lighting lamps composed of LEDs which emit monochromatic or colored light and can produce, by interaction mechanisms and technology-supported narration models, behavioral changes in humans and other living beings by displaying texts, graphics or motion pictures using the light, and are previously programmed as encapsulated narrations which can be triggered by the users, providing novel aesthetic experiences. These aesthetic experiences are useful for managing anxiety, sleep cycles, changing habits, providing different forms of perceiving the environment, improving relationships, improving communication, improving self-esteem, the utilization of time, the regulation of the circadian cycle, decision-making on the basis of climate-relevant information, the analysis of activity in the environment, the awareness of consumption costs. This is possible because these lamps can operate at different light intensities, use biometrics, environment sensors and communication devices, and provide an interface for humans and other living beings with the technology. 1. Lighting lamps generating novel aesthetic experiences in humans and other beings , through the use of physical interactive systems characterized by comprising as interaction mechanisms (IM):an outer structure protection subsystem which groups all devices of a system, the system comprising:a reading device for reading physical, chemical and biological agents;a controlling device for controlling driving of the reading device;an activating device for activating and deactivating power;a voltage regulating device of switched current as feeder for the activating device; anda printed circuit which groups a network of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or monochromatic or color LED screen activated by the activating device and the controlling device.2. Lighting lamps generating novel aesthetic experiences in humans and other beings claim 1 , through the use of physical interactive systems ...

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Номер записи: 58
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ALLEVIATING MOVEMENT DISORDER CONDITIONS USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20200061331A1
Автор: Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., RICE JOHN J.
Принадлежит:

Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for alleviating an episode of a movement disorder condition for a patient. The method comprises deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition. A first gross sensory change stimulus is selected with a processor. The first gross sensory change stimulus is projected from the UAV. An attempt to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition is performed based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. The alleviating of the episode of the movement disorder condition is detected based on the gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. 1. A system comprising:a UAV having at least one sensor and a gross sensory change stimulus projecting device;a memory; and deploying the UAV to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition, the episode of the movement disorder condition comprising a freezing of gait of the patient;', 'selecting a first gross sensory change stimulus comprising a pattern or sound;', 'projecting from the UAV the first gross sensory change stimulus with the gross sensory change stimulus projecting device;', 'attempting to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV; and', 'detecting when the episode of the movement disorder condition is alleviated based on a movement of the patient indicating that the patient is no longer experiencing the freezing of gait episode., 'one or more processors communicatively coupled to the memory, the memory and one or more processors being operably coupled to the UAV, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise determining the occurrence of the episode of the ...

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Номер записи: 59
08-03-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELATONIN SYNTHESIS IN A HORSE

Номер: US20180064954A1
Автор: MURPHY Barbara, SHERIDAN John
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for inhibiting melatonin synthesis in a horse comprises a blinker having an internal surface of which at least a part is diffusing. A source of light is positioned for direction into the horse's eye by the diffusing-surface. The light source and diffusing surface are configured such that the light directed into the horse's eye is blue. 1. A light-based method of inducing physiological change , the method comprising the step of shining light from an artificial blue light source into just one eye of a female horse or other animal , each day for at least 6 weeks , causing a substantial suppression of melatonin production sufficient to induce physiological change , the physiological change being advancing a breeding season of the horse or other animal , wherein the treatment regime is at least as effective as maintaining the horse or other animal indoors under barn lighting to advance the breeding season of the horse or other animal.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the light source provides only blue light with a peak wavelength in the range 440 nm-490 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the light source provides only blue light with a peak wavelength in the range 459 nm-484 nm.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the light source provides blue light with an intensity of under 100 lux at the just one eye of the female horse or other animal.5. The method of preceding claim 4 , in which the light source provides blue light with an intensity of between 10-50 lux at the just one eye of the female horse or other animal.6. The method of claim 1 , in which the light source is turned on before dusk.7. The method of claim 1 , including the step of providing to the horse or other animal a combined total of natural and artificial light for at least approximately 16 hours during each 24 hour period.8. The method of claim 1 , comprising the step of keeping the horse or other animal outdoors whilst the low intensity light is shone in just one eye of the horse or ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-03-2021 дата публикации

SLEEP MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210068760A1
Автор: BENSON Ronald Stuart, DENOMME Ryan Cameron
Принадлежит: Blue Ocean Laboratories, Inc.

Sleep systems having embedded sensors are described. In one aspect, a sleep system includes a mattress and one or more force sensors embedded within the mattress. The force sensors are positioned within the mattress to sense movement of an occupant of the mattress. The sleep system also includes one or more processors coupled with the one or more force sensors. At least one of the processors is configured to determine sleep state information for the occupant based on data obtained from one or more of the force sensors. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, via a communication subsystem of a device, sleep system data, the sleep system data based on sensor data obtained at a sleep system; andcausing a display to output a display screen based on the received data, the display screen based on the sleep system data, wherein the display screen prompts for input of one or more textual tags to be associated with the sleep session, wherein the textual tags are text-based labels not representing a rating.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:defining a goal; anddetermining progress towards completion of the goal based on the sleep system data, and wherein the display screen includes an indicator of the determined progress towards the goal together with an indicator of the goal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is based on a sleep duration and wherein determining progress towards completion of the goal comprises determining the sleep duration.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is based on the amount of time in a defined stage of sleep and wherein determining progress towards completion of the goal comprises determining the amount of time in the defined stage of sleep.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is a score.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display screen includes a graph indicating a bed time over a time period.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display screen indicates a change in sleep efficiency during a ...

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Номер записи: 61
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Devices and method utilizing ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for regulation of physiological processes

Номер: US20150073313A1
Автор: Gerard V. Sunnen, Martin SOKOLOFF
Принадлежит: Individual

The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived.

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Номер записи: 62
24-03-2022 дата публикации

WEIGHTED SLEEP MASK

Номер: US20220087867A1
Автор: Bamberg Melissa
Принадлежит:

The eye covering includes an elongated sleeve filled with media, such as beads. The sleeve is divided into separate cells. Preferably two central cells are provided for covering the eyes with two lateral cells provided for covering ears. End structures on the sleeve are configured with a retainer to allow the end structures to be attached together. One form of retainer is a slit in one of the end structures. The other end structure is fed through this slit so that the sleeve is formed into a circuit which can fit around the head. Another optional retainer includes a loop, such as a tag, joined to one of the end structures with a gap beneath the tag. A strap can join lateral edges of the eye covering to provide a sleep mask embodiment. 1. A weighted sleep mask , comprising in combination:a plurality of fabric cells provided in an elongate chain between a first lateral end and a second lateral end opposite the first lateral end;media contained within said cells;a first end of a strap adjacent to one of said cells at said first lateral end;a second end of said strap adjacent to one of said cells at said second lateral end; andsaid strap long enough to gird a head of a wearer.2. The eye covering of wherein said strap is elastic.3. The eye covering of wherein said strap is resilient enough to cause said cells to remain upon a head of a user when the head is upright.4. The eye covering of wherein said plurality of fabric cells includes two central cells claim 1 , with opposite edges of said two central cells attached to said ends of said strap.5. The eye covering of wherein said plurality of fabric cells includes two central cells and two lateral cells claim 1 , with opposite edges of said two lateral cells attached to said ends of said strap.6. The eye covering of wherein said strap includes two parts with a fastener therebetween.7. A sleep mask claim 1 , comprising in combination:an elongate sleeve extending from a first tip to a second tip, with media contained within ...

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Номер записи: 63
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Illumination apparatus

Номер: US20160074620A1
Автор: Kazuhiro HATTA, Naohiro Toda
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

In an illumination apparatus, a control unit starts lighting of a light source at a first time before a wake-up set time and executes a first control pattern to increase a dimming ratio of the light source from the first time to a second time determined based on the wake-up set time and a second control pattern to further increase the dimming ratio of the light source from the second time to a third time determined based on the wake-up set time. When a change curve of the dimming ratio in the first control pattern and the second control pattern is applied to a function represented by the equation: Y(t)=d+(a−d)/(1+(t/c) b ), the time c becomes closer to the second time than the first time in the first control pattern, and becomes closer to the second time than the third time in the second control pattern.

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Номер записи: 64
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Comforting system with active learning

Номер: US20170072162A1
Автор: Clifford A. Pickover, Min Li, Minkyong Kim, Valentina Salapura
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A computing device provides soothing output for a user. The computing device determines a type of soothing output that will soothe the user. The computing device provides the type of soothing output to the user. The computing device determines the level of distress of the user in response to the type of soothing output. The computing device modifies the first type of soothing output to a second type of soothing output if the level of distress meets or exceeds a threshold.

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Номер записи: 65
05-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING WAKEFULNESS

Номер: US20200069905A1
Автор: GARCIA MOLINA Gary Nelson, TSONEVA Tsvetomira Kirova
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The present disclosure pertains to manipulating electrical activity in the brain of a subject to facilitate wakefulness. The system comprises: a sensory stimulator; a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying information related to brain activity, activity of the central nervous system, and/or activity of the peripheral nervous system of the subject; and a processor configured to: receive a target wake-up moment for the subject; determine one or more activity parameters of the subject during the sleep session; determine whether the one or more activity parameters indicate the subject is in deep sleep a predetermined amount of time before the target wake-up moment; and, responsive to the one or more activity parameters indicating the subject is in deep sleep, cause the one or more sensory stimulators to guide the activity parameters and facilitate/accelerate a transition from deep sleep to light sleep before the target wake-up moment. 1. A system configured to facilitate wakefulness in a subject during a sleep session , the system comprising: 'one or more sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to brain activity, activity of the central nervous system, and/or activity of the peripheral nervous system of the subject; and', 'one or more sensory stimulators configured to provide electric, magnetic, and/or sensory stimulation to the subject during the sleep session;'} [ 'determine one or more activity parameters of the subject during the sleep session based on the output signals;', 'receive a target wake-up moment for the subject;'}, 'determine whether the one or more activity parameters indicate the subject is in deep sleep a predetermined amount of time before the target wake-up moment, wherein the predetermined amount of time before the target wake-up moment is determined based on external data that specifies a recommended duration of deep sleep for subjects demographically similar to the subject; and', 'responsive to ...

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Номер записи: 66
22-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING POSITION

Номер: US20180078196A1
Автор: Berka Chris, Levendowski Daniel J., Mitrovic Mirko, Trejo Jonny, Veljkovic Bratislav, Westbrook Philip R., Zavora Timothy
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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. 1. A method for assessing efficacy of position therapy using a position therapy device , the method comprising: collecting positional data via a position detector of the wearable position therapy device while the user is wearing the wearable position therapy device,', 'based on the positional data, determining positions of the user over a time period, and,', 'when it is determined that the user is in a supine position, by a feedback generator of the wearable position therapy device, providing feedback to influence the user to change to a non-supine position, and, 'providing position therapy to a user while the user is wearing a wearable position therapy device, wherein the position therapy comprises, by the wearable position therapy device,'}providing an assessment of the efficacy of the position therapy, based on a measure of time spent in the supine and non-supine positions and at least one additional measure.2. The method of further comprising capturing audio data and wherein the at least one additional measure comprises a snoring frequency.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the efficacy is based on a relationship between one of snoring frequency and snoring ...

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Номер записи: 67
22-03-2018 дата публикации

LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ALERTNESS OF A PERSON

Номер: US20180078731A1
Автор: Erdmann Bozena, Garcia Morchon Oscar, Radermacher Harald Josef Günther, Wendt Matthias
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A lighting system for improving the alertness of a person comprising: one or more light sources () arranged to emit light into an environment, at least one of the one or more light sources being arranged with a primary function comprising providing illumination into the environment; and a controller () configured to cause at least one of the at least one light sources to provide a secondary function of emitting at least a first light pulse () having a duration of between ms and ms, wherein there is an idle period () lasting at least 0.1 s on either side of the first light pulse. 1. A lighting system comprising:one or more light sources arranged to emit light into an environment, one or more light sources being arranged with a primary function comprising providing illumination into the environment, anda controller configured to cause at least said one or more light sources to provide a secondary function of emitting at least a first light pulse of bright light having a duration of between 1 ms and 50 ms, wherein there is an idle period lasting at least 0.1 s on either side of the first light pulse:,wherein the controller is configured to cause at least said one or more light sources providing the secondary function to emit the first light pulse in accordance with a pre-programmed timing scheme; andwherein at least said one or more light sources arranged with the primary function is arranged for displaying or projecting information in the environment and wherein the pre-programmed timing scheme is linked to the displayed or projected of information such that the first light pulse is timed to coincide with a visual change in the displayed or projected information.2. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause at said one or more light sources to emit a second light pulse of bright light having a duration of between 1 ms and 50 ms claim 1 , the second light pulse being made at least 0.1 s after the first pulse has stopped being emitted ...

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Номер записи: 68
12-06-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and Methods for Reducing Frequency or Severity of Photophobic Responses or Modulating Circadian Cycles

Номер: US20140160569A1
Автор: Bradley Jay Katz, Steven M. Blair
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, University of Utah Research Foundation UURF

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 melanopsin ganglion cells in a retina over the action potential spectrum of the melanopsin cells of the human eye 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 weighted across the action potential spectrum of the melanopsin cells and to transmit more than a second amount of light weighted across the visual spectral response. Methods of manufacturing optical filters are also described.

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Номер записи: 69
12-03-2020 дата публикации

System and method for determining reference slow wave activity in a subject

Номер: US20200077919A1
Автор: Anandi Mahadevan, Annette KAPITAN, Gary Nelson Garcia Molina, Surya Subrahmanya Sreeram Vissapragada Venkata Satya
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

The present disclosure pertains to a reference slow wave activity metric determination system. Instead of collecting information during sleep sessions without stimulation (e.g., baseline and/or sham sessions) to determine a reference amount of slow wave activity in a subject, the present system is configured to build a model between stimulation properties and slow wave enhancement, and determine the reference amount of slow wave activity in the subject (e.g., corresponding to what would occur during baseline sleep and/or sham sessions) using the model. Advantageously, this approach does not require performance of baseline and/or sham sleep sessions, and enables personalization of the reference amount of slow wave activity, which dynamically increases its accuracy as more information is collected.

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Номер записи: 70
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Autonomous multisensory apparatus for screening and therapy of visual, auditory and cognitive impairment with diagnostic capability and method thereof

Номер: US20200077939A1
Автор: Douglas K. Oshana, Robert Endo, Stuart Paul Richer
Принадлежит: Ivision Technologies LLC

Disclosed is an apparatus for therapy of cognitive impairment. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a headwear cognition therapy unit comprising a housing having a display, a camera, a microphone, a speaker, a communication module configured to exchange data with an external service unit, an accelerometer, a three-axis gyroscope, and a memory storing data comprising firmware. The firmware is configured to use the speaker and the display to implement cognitive therapy and to detect when a patient is moving and switch the unit from VR mode to AR mode or transparent mode such that the patient can see his/her surroundings.

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Номер записи: 71
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Method and device for monitoring and treating sleep disorders and sleep-related conditions

Номер: US20150087894A1
Автор: Richard Andrew RINK, Varun Boriah
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

Methods and apparatus for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders such as sleep terrors are provided, which may include any number of features. One feature is an apparatus configured to partially awaken a user to treat a sleep disorder. The apparatus can include one or more sensors configured to monitor a sleep parameter of the user, one or more therapeutic devices configured to apply a therapy to the user to partially awaken the user, and an electronic controller operatively coupled to the sensors and therapeutic devices to determine when to apply the therapy, and how to apply the therapy so as to only partially awaken the user.

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Номер записи: 72
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Method, apparatus and computer program product for providing a dynamic wake-up alert

Номер: US20180085549A1
Автор: Jarkko Kaislasaari
Принадлежит: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY

A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for providing a dynamic wake-up alert. A user's sleep recovery need is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, mental stress level, physical activity, the individual's sleep history record, and/or data relating to circadian rhythms, recommended sleep times, patterns and cycles. Real-time sleep data, such as that detected by a sleep data detection device, is monitored to determine a real-time gained recovery. Biological, physiological, and/or neurological data relating to the quality of sleep, and/or the amount of sleep obtained is used to calculate the real-time gained sleep recovery of the user and compare the gained recovery to the sleep recovery need. Once the sleep recovery need is satisfied, a dynamic wake-up alert is provided via a user interface.

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Номер записи: 73
23-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE SPECTRAL CONTENT OF LED LIGHTING DEVICES

Номер: US20170086274A1
Автор: Balestracci Eliza, Soler Robert, Thosteson Eric
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Systems and methods for improving color accuracy and uniformity in LED illumination systems are disclosed including light engines, switching circuits and methods of adding phosphors or lumiphoric materials for controlling the addition or subtraction of light from one or more color light sources of the light engines to produce light of a uniform and consistent color. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing, rich in melanopic flux and that reduce blue light hazard exposure are also disclosed. 1. A method for generating illumination from a light source and tuning the spectral output of the light source comprising the steps of:providing a light engine comprising at least: one LED of a first color, one LED of a second color, one LED of a third color and one LED of a fourth color;electrically driving said light engine to produce a first illumination;providing a target color point illumination for the light engine;measuring the color of said first illumination and comparing it to said target color point; andadjusting the illumination output of at least one of the first color LED, the second color LED, the third color LED and the fourth color LED by selectively adding a phosphor or other lumiphoric material to the LED such that the color of the resulting illumination output of the light engine matches said target color point illumination.2. The method of wherein the lumiphoric material comprises one or more quantum dots.3. The method of wherein the first color LED comprises a blue pump LED emitting a peak wavelength at or about 450 nm and one or more phosphors.4. The method of wherein at least one of the color LEDs is a white light producing LED and at least two of the other color LEDs are monochromatic LEDs each producing a different color.5. The method of wherein the LED of the second color approximates the color cyan or about 490 nm claim 4 , and the LED of the third color emits at a peak ...

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Номер записи: 74
30-03-2017 дата публикации

System and method for actuating controlled stimulation of a patient in a confined medical position

Номер: US20170087482A1
Автор: Mark Twichell
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for actuating controlled stimulation of a patient in a confined medical position helps sooth and entertain a patient receiving medical treatment while resting on a support member, like a dental chair. The system provides a support member, and integrates at least one air actuated animated member, such as a mobile or figurine, proximal to the support member, to enable animated motion by the animated member through pressurized air. Pressurized air causes the animated members to articulate in animated, colorful movements. Audio signals are also generated by the animated member in response to the pressurized air. The animated member can be a mobile or a cartoon character with joints, axes, and limbs that move when engaged by pressurized air. The patient or caregiver control distribution of the pressurized air by manipulating a foot valve and an arm valve to control the animated members.

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Номер записи: 75
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Environment control system and method for controlling environment

Номер: US20220134050A1
Автор: Hiroshi Moriyasu
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An environment control system includes: an environment control apparatus installed in a room; a human body state detection unit configured to detect human body sensor information; an environmental state detection unit configured to detect environmental sensor information; a sleep state determination unit configured to determine whether a sleep state is any one of a hypnagogic state, a sleeping state or a wakefulness state; a learning unit configured to learn a predicted sleep rhythm of the human body based on the human body sensor information, the environmental sensor information, and a determination result of the sleep state; a control content determination unit configured to determine control content of the environment control apparatus such that the predicted sleep rhythm obtained by learning approaches an ideal sleep rhythm; and an apparatus control unit configured to control the environment control apparatus based on the control content determined.

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Номер записи: 76
05-05-2022 дата публикации

MULTIMODAL SENSORY STIMULATION

Номер: US20220134051A1
Автор: Boes Aaron
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A multimodal sensory device for promoting sleep in a subject, including a first sensory delivery component, a second sensory delivery component, and a controller module. The sensory device wherein the first and second sensory delivery components are constructed and arranged for delivering a first and second sensory stimuli to the subject and the controller is constructed and arranged to deliver the first and second sensory stimuli at a synchronized frequency. A method for promoting sleep in a subject including delivering to the subject at least one sensory stimuli at a frequency of between about 1 and 60 hz.

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Номер записи: 77
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Modeling-guided Light therapy for Adjusting Circadian Rhythm

Номер: US20220134052A1
Автор: Luo Biquan
Принадлежит: LumosTech, Inc.

Systems and methods for adjusting a user's circadian rhythm are provided. In some embodiments, a system may be configured to obtain information relating to the user's present circadian rhythm and information relating to one or more anticipated times of sleep and/or wakefulness. The system may generate a model for estimating the user's circadian rhythm. The system may also generate a model for estimating the user's homeostatic sleep drive. Based on one or both models, the system may generate instructions for activating the light source to adjust the user's circadian rhythm.

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Номер записи: 78
16-04-2015 дата публикации

System and methods for operating a lighting device

Номер: US20150102749A1
Автор: David E. Bartine, Fredric S. Maxik, Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Matthew Regan, Robert R. Soler
Принадлежит: Lighting Science Group Corp

A lighting device may include a light source, a control circuit, and a communication device positioned in communication with the control circuit. The communication device may be configured to receive a transmission from a user device, and the transmission may include a data structure. The data structure may include a show packet and an event packet. The show packet may include an ID string and information regarding a number of event packets associated with the data structure, and the event packet may include information regarding a lighting spectrum, a fade type, a fade duration, and a hold duration. The control circuit may be configured to operate the light source to emit light transitioning from a present light emission having a present spectral power distribution to a light emission having spectral power distribution indicated by the lighting spectrum according to the fade type and fade duration.

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Номер записи: 79
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Human Performance Enhancement Method And Apparatus

Номер: US20160101260A1
Автор: Austin David G., Austin Sharon M.
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A human body support, such as a chair, has a plurality of electrodes arranged in an array and spaced longitudinally with respect to the human body. The array extends from an inferior position to a more superior position along the body. A sensor measures a parameter of the human body that is capable of indicating the presence of drowsiness. A controller has an input connected to the sensor for receiving a signal representing the sensed parameter and has outputs connected to each of the electrodes. The controller detects whether the sensed parameter is within a range indicating the presence of drowsiness and applies a wave of electrical stimuli against the human body in response to detection of a sensed parameter within the range. The electrical stimuli cause periodic tightening and relaxing of proximate muscles as the wave progresses in a direction from an inferior location on the human body toward a more superior location. 1. A method for improving and protecting the cardiovascular and mental functions of a human who is seated and engaged in reduced physical activity , the method comprising:(a) supporting a human body on a support having a plurality of electrodes that are arranged in an array, the array of electrodes spaced laterally and longitudinally with respect to the human body, the array extending from an inferior position to a more superior position along the supported human body;(b) sensing a measurable parameter of the human body, the parameter being capable of indicating the presence of drowsiness in the human body;(c) detecting whether the sensed parameter is within a range indicating the presence of drowsiness; and(d) applying a wave of electrical stimuli against the human body in response to detection of a sensed parameter within said range, the electrical stimuli causing periodic tightening and relaxing of proximate muscles, the wave progressing in a direction from an inferior location on the human body toward a more superior location.2. A method in ...

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Номер записи: 80
26-06-2014 дата публикации

System and method for the treatment of insomnia

Номер: US20140179986A1
Автор: Peter Kelley
Принадлежит: Insomnisolv LLC

A system and method that provides controlled bilateral stimulation to a patient in response to physiological feedback to initiate and/or accelerate the onset of sleep and to maintain the sleep state after the onset of sleep. The system induces bilateral stimulation through stimulation modules that are coupled to opposite lateral sides of the patient's body. The stimulation modules stimulate the patient's body bilaterally through a sequence of stimulations that alternate from one side of the patient's body to the other with a pause between each successive stimulation. The system controls the duration of the stimulations, the intensity of the stimulations and the period of time between successive stimulations in response to feedback from physiological sensors. The sensors are coupled to the patient and provide physiological information which initiates or terminates the bilateral stimulations, and/or modifies the characteristics of the stimulations.

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Номер записи: 81
26-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING THE TRANSITION BETWEEN A CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS STATE

Номер: US20200094013A1
Автор: Kochman Cary
Принадлежит:

A system and method for facilitating and maintaining various states of a user consciousness, including the transition between a conscious and unconscious state, is provided. The system and method include use of a smart device having a user interface, a biometric sensor coupled to a user and configured to transmit the user's biometric data to the smart device and an environmental sensor configured to transmit environmental data to the smart device. The smart device controls one or more environmental systems proximate the user and an audio/visual device proximate the user to facilitate transitioning the state of the user. 1. A system for facilitating a user's transition to or from one of a hypnagogic state and a hypnopompic state comprising:a smart device having a user interface, the smart device configured to receive inputs from a biometric device coupled to a user of the system and an environmental sensor, and to control an audio/visual device and environmental system based on the inputs from the biometric device and environmental sensor to facilitate a user transitioning to one of a hypnagogic state and a hypnopompic state;a biometric sensor coupled to a user and configured to transmit the user's biometric data to the smart device;an environmental sensor configured to transmit environmental data to the smart device;a first environmental system coupled to the smart device, wherein the smart device is configured to control the first environmental system to optimize the environmental system for transitioning the state of the user; and,a first audio/visual device coupled to the smart device wherein the smart device is configured to control audio and video output displayed on the audio/visual device to facilitate transitioning the state of the user.2. The system of wherein the biometric sensor is a heart rate monitor.3. The system of wherein the heart rate monitor is incorporated into a watch.4. The system of wherein the environmental sensor is a temperature sensor.5. ...

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Номер записи: 82
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Controlling light exposure for circadian phase management

Номер: US20200094015A1
Автор: Andreas Ralph MAIHOEFER, Boomika KALYAN, Mark Anthony BARTOLOMEO, Michael Edward Colbaugh, Stefanida Kononov BLAKE, Surya Subrahmanya Sreeram Vissapragada Venkata Satya, XIA Chen
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

This disclosure pertains to a system configured to control light exposure for circadian phase management and/or light deficient disorders of a subject. The system comprises a user interface, physiological sensors configured to generate output signals conveying physiological data of the subject, and a light control valve configured to block or reduce blue light ambient radiation reaching eyes of the subject. Processors are in communication with the user interface, the physiological sensors, the light control valve, and radiation generators. The processors cause the system to receive physiological goals of the subject, determine a light control plan based on the physiological goals, the physiological data, environmental data, and time data. The system operates the light control valve to block or reduce blue light ambient radiation based on the light control plan, and generate, using the one or more radiation generators, therapeutic light radiation based on the light control plan.

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Номер записи: 83
08-04-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE METHOD FOR IMPROVING WELLNESS

Номер: US20210100973A1
Автор: LEWIS BRETT
Принадлежит: UNGRIPPED LLC

The described invention relates to a mobile application for mobile devices or computers alone or with attachments that deliver sensory stimulation effective to improve a subject's perception of wellness in real time. 1. A method for improving a perception of wellness by a subject comprising:(a) providing a wellness improving mobile application, wherein the mobile application is configured to communicate with a mobile device or attachment thereof and is designed to deliver at least one sensory stimulation to a subject,(b) delivering the at least one sensory stimulation to the subject, and(c) the subject interacting with the mobile application, and(d) the interacting in (c) improving the perception of wellness by the subject;wherein the at least one sensory stimulation comprises visual stimulation, auditory stimulation, somatic stimulation, olfactory stimulation, or vestibular stimulation.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile application delivering the sensory stimulation via continuous delivery claim 1 , intermittent delivery claim 1 , static delivery claim 1 , kinetic delivery claim 1 , unilateral delivery claim 1 , bilateral delivery claim 1 , unilongitudinal delivery claim 1 , bilongitudinal delivery claim 1 , unicoronal delivery claim 1 , and bicoronal delivery or any combination thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delivering of the sensory stimulation is in a pattern claim 1 , a cycle claim 1 , a sequence or any combination thereof.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interacting in (c) comprises inducing the subject to sense the sensory stimulation.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interacting in (c) comprises actively claim 1 , passively claim 1 , or physiologically tailoring the interaction by tailoring: the type or amount of sensory stimulation delivered or both claim 1 , the type or amount of method of delivery of the sensory stimulation delivered or both claim 1 , the type claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Sleep performance system and method of use

Номер: US20190099582A1
Автор: Karen Crow, Matt SANDERS
Принадлежит: NeuroGeneces LLC

Sleep performance systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. The sleep performance systems can improve the quality of sleep by making one or more recommendations to the subject for increasing a sleep quality score. The sleep performance systems can have one or more electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes configured to measure a subject's brain activity during sleep. The sleep performance systems can have a processor configured to quantify the quality of the subject's slow-wave sleep by determining one or more sleep performance scores associated with the measured brain activity. The sleep performance systems can recommend and/or activate sleep improvement programs based on various threshold scores.

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Номер записи: 85
21-04-2016 дата публикации

FOREHEAD-WEARABLE LIGHT STIMULATOR HAVING ONE OR MORE LIGHT PIPES

Номер: US20160106950A1
Автор: Vasapollo Curzio
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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. 1. A forehead-wearable light stimulator comprising:one or more physiological sensors capable of acquiring physiological parameters of a wearer of the light stimulator;a central processing unit capable of receiving the physiological parameters from the one or more physiological sensors, and accordingly providing a light stimulation signal at times and intensities responsive to the physiological parameters;at least one light source capable of receiving the light stimulation signal, and accordingly emitting light; andone or more light pipes capable of conducting the light from the at least one light source to the eyes of the wearer of the light stimulation apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more physiological sensors include at least one of:an EEG sensor; a pulse oximetry sensor; a heart rate sensor; a breathing sensor; and a temperature sensor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light stimulation signal is obtained by transforming one or more physiological parameters.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , also comprising:a dream onset detector, capable of analyzing the physiological parameters so as to provide a dream onset signal,and wherein the central processing unit provides the light stimulation signal in response to the dream onset signal, so as to induce lucid dreaming.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , also comprising a waking time determiner ...

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Номер записи: 86
21-04-2016 дата публикации

SHIFTING AND RECHARGING OF EMOTIONAL STATES WITH WORD SEQUENCING

Номер: US20160106951A1
Автор: GREENE DAVID L., GREENE PAMELA GAIL, THOMAS MARY ANNE
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The shifting and recharging of an emotional state with word sequencing is disclosed. A selection of a first word sequence set is received from the user. The word sequence set is defined by a mood recharging characteristic value, and includes a plurality of words each with at least one corresponding definition. A first one of the plurality of words in the selected first word sequence set is displayed. Then, a first one of the at least one corresponding definition of the first one of the plurality of words in the first word sequence set is displayed while the first one of the plurality of words remains displayed. The definition remains displayed for a time duration corresponding to a predefined cadence rate value. The user is prompted with a question related to the mood recharging characteristic value and associated with the first word sequence set. 1. A method for shifting and recharging an emotional state of a user with word sequencing presented on a data processing apparatus with a display and an input , the method comprising the steps of:receiving, from the user through the input of the data processing apparatus, a selection of a first word sequence set defined by a mood recharging characteristic value, the first word sequence set including a plurality of words each with at least one corresponding definition;generating on the display with a first predefined typeface a first one of the plurality of words in the selected first word sequence set;generating on the display with a second predefined typeface, while the first one of the plurality of words remains generated on the display, a first one of the at least one corresponding definition of the first one of the plurality of words in the selected first word sequence set for a time duration corresponding to a predefined cadence rate value; andprompting the user with a question related to the mood recharging characteristic value and associated with the first word sequence set.2. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 87
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Managing medication administration in clinical care room

Номер: US20180104409A1
Автор: Mark Nolte, Stephanie Palmer Bechtel
Принадлежит: Cerner Innovation Inc

Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media are provided for transitioning a clinical care room from a first scene to a second scene in order to facilitate completion of a medication-administration process. The first scene in the clinical care room is presented where the clinical care room has one or more zones. The first scene is associated with a first group of setting for components within the one or more zones. An input indicating that the medication-administration process has been initiated is received. Incident to receiving the input, the second scene is provided. The second scene is associated with a second group of settings for the components. The second group of settings is optimized to facilitate completion medication-administration process.

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Номер записи: 88
04-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MEMORY RECALL AND REACTIVATION BY TARGETED STIMULATION

Номер: US20190103034A1
Автор: Marar Uma, Walter Timothy J.
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Systems, apparatuses, and methods for memory recall and reactivation by targeted stimulation are provided. Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for providing patterns of a reinforcing cue re-presentation during sleep. Systems, apparatuses, and methods are also described for determining patterns of a reinforcing cue for re-presentation during sleep. Systems, apparatuses, and methods are also described for determining reinforcing cues for re-presentation during sleep. Systems, apparatuses, and methods are also described for determining and predicting sleep intervals based only on sleep onset. 1. A method performed in a sleep system for determining a sleep interval of a subject , comprising:determining by a monitoring apparatus of the sleep system an onset of sleep of the subject;determining by the monitoring apparatus at least one of a sleep stage of the subject or a sleep cycle of the subject based on the onset of sleep, the onset of sleep being the only monitored aspect of the subject used for determining at least one of the sleep stage of the subject or the sleep cycle of the subject; andproviding a reinforcing cue by a stimulation apparatus, according to one or more patterns, to the subject for material of a learning category to be learned by the subject during at least one of a specific sleep stage or a specific sleep cycle based on the subject being in at least one of the specific sleep stage or the specific sleep cycle.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing by the stimulation apparatus another reinforcing cue for the material of the learning category to the subject according to one or more additional patterns during the specific sleep stage or the specific sleep cycle based on the subject being in the specific sleep stage or the specific sleep cycle, wherein the one or more patterns and the one or more additional patterns overlap in one or more of application, location, and duration.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 89
20-04-2017 дата публикации

FREQUENCY STIMULATOR

Номер: US20170106202A1
Автор: Butinar Urban, Petek Dusan
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In some cases, a frequency stimulator that can control a dosage of impulses of various low frequencies of electromagnetic waves, uses a cell phone, a tablet, a laptop, and/or any other suitable devices that produce frequencies and can supply an inductive coil that is installed in a headband of the frequency stimulator in a way to produce a low frequency electromagnetic field with the basic purpose of achieving a positive response to the frequency of the human brain that responds to a programed frequency and adjusts to it, thus creating various states of consciousness in the human head. In some cases, the power source is connected to the headband in which there is the induction coil. In some cases, the height, shape and temporal lasting of the frequency impulses is controlled by software installed in a GSM or another source of power. 1. A frequency stimulator that is configured to control a dosage of impulses of various low frequencies of electromagnetic waves , the frequency stimulator comprising:a hoop, which is configured to be placed on a user's head; anda first induction coil, which is coupled to the hoop,wherein the first induction coil is configured to be in signal communication with a power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies such that the power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies causes the first induction coil to emit low frequency impulses of electromagnetic waves.2. The frequency stimulator of claim 1 , wherein the first induction coil is in signal communication with the power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies via a leading cable that extends between the hoop and the power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies.3. The frequency stimulator of claim 1 , wherein the first induction coil is in wireless communication with the power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies.4. The frequency stimulator of claim 1 , wherein the power source and emitter of pulsating frequencies comprises a programmable electronic device.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 90
29-04-2021 дата публикации

SENSORY SUBSTITUTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20210121656A1
Автор: Jeong Chi Yoon, KIM Moo Seop, MOON Kyeong Deok, PARK Yun Kyung
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

Provided is a sensory substitution apparatus and method that combines two or more pieces of multi-sense sensory information to be converted into different multi-sense sensory information, in which received pieces of multiple information are combined to suit sensory characteristics of the user's body and efficiently transmitted to a different sensory organ. According to the present invention includes: receiving input sensory information; classifying the input sensory information; calculating an importance of each of individual sensory information; determining a target sense for which part or all of the individual sensory information, of which an importance is calculated, is to be converted into a new sensory signal incongruent with the corresponding individual sense; and converting the input sensory information into target sensory information to be transmitted to the determined target sense which is an organ. 1. A sensory substitution apparatus comprising:an individual sense classifier configured to receive multi-sense sensory information having two or more of pieces of sensory information including visual information, auditory information, tactile information, olfactory information, and taste information and to classify the received multi-sense sensory information according to individual senses;an importance calculator configured to calculate an importance of each individual sensory information classified according to the individual senses; anda sensory information converter configured to determine a target sense for which part or all of the individual sensory information, of which an importance is calculated, is to be converted into a new sensory signal incongruent with the corresponding individual sense, and to convert the input multi-sense sensory information into target sensory information to be transmitted to the determined target sense.2. The sensory substitution apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensory information converter is further configured to ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Wellness Device and Method of Using Same

Номер: US20200101260A1
Автор: Benito Santoro
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention helps treat the problem of our perception of our own holistic wellness, both physically, mentally and spiritually using accessibility, portability, form, senses and design to balance unbalanced thoughts and achieve more clear perception of ones self. Anchoring to this fundamental paradigm, using our wellness invention method, we create an experience that lends itself to restoring the user to a balanced state or to a specific desired outcome, or feeling. It achieves this by layering concepts (inclusive of theories, practices, ideas, beliefs) from several disciplines across all the senses. Here is presented a wellness device featuring an enclosed space suited to inducing a feeling of wellness in a patient feeling unbalanced.

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Номер записи: 92
09-06-2022 дата публикации

NON-PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TREATING THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA

Номер: US20220176066A9
Автор: HANBURY Richard
Принадлежит: SANA HEALTH, INC.

Non-pharmaceutical systems and methods of treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia are described. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli. 1. A method of treating fibromyalgia , comprising:administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sensory stimulus to a person, wherein the sensory stimulus includes one or more visual stimuli and one or more auditory stimuli.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:treating one or more symptoms of fibromyalgia, wherein the one or more symptoms are selected from a group including anxiety, pain, depression, and one or more sleep disorders.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes an amplitude modulated light source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more visual stimuli includes a sinusoidally varying light source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more auditory stimuli includes an amplitude modulated audio frequency.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensory stimulus includes two or more sensory stimuli patterns.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the two or more sensory stimuli patterns includes a first stimuli pattern comprising a first pulse frequency and a second stimuli pattern comprising a second pulse frequency.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first pulse frequency and the second pulse frequency is between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first stimuli pattern includes a pulse frequency between approximately 0.25 Hz and 0.75 Hz claim 7 , 1.25 Hz and 1.75 Hz claim 7 , 2 Hz and 4 Hz claim 7 , 3.75 Hz and 4.25 Hz claim 7 , or 6 Hz and 9 Hz; andwherein the second stimuli ...

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Номер записи: 93
09-04-2020 дата публикации

System and Method to stimulate the optic nerve

Номер: US20200108272A1
Автор: Christain Lautner, Hamed Bahmani, Markus Müschenich
Принадлежит: Dopavision GmbH

A method for application of light to one or more eyes ( 300 ) of a user is disclosed. The method comprises identification ( 110 ) of location of an optic disk ( 330 ) on a retina ( 320 ) in the one or more eyes ( 300 ) and selectively applying ( 115 ) the light onto the optic disc ( 330 ) to stimulate the optic disk ( 330 ).

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Номер записи: 94
13-05-2021 дата публикации

ROTATABLE FORM SHADOW CASTING DEVICE

Номер: US20210140609A1
Автор: Knechtel John, More Michael
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A light emitting device with a rotating form thereon, said device having a motor and a power source contained within a generally durable housing having a lens and an elongated spire extending outside of the durable housing and through an opening contained within the lens, said elongated spire additionally having a decorative rotatable form positioned on a distal end of the elongated spire, and at least one light source directing emitted light at the rotatable form, such that crisp hard shadows are produced on outlying surfaces. A power source is provided, connected to a motor and processor so as to move or rotate the spire and thus the form, causing the lights to cast moving decorative shadows on an exterior surface. 1. A light emitting device , comprising:a lower housing unit with a bottom end and an open top end;an upper housing unit having an open bottom end and an open top end, wherein the upper housing unit is removably coupled at the open bottom end to the open top end of the lower housing unit, defining a cavity therein;a housing plate positioned within said housing cavity;a motor attached to the housing plate;a power source coupled to the motor and contained within said housing cavity;a plurality of light sources;a lens attached near the upper housing unit top end, wherein said lens additionally comprises a centrally located opening;an elongated spire having a first and a second end, wherein said elongated spire second end is coupled to the motor and said first end projects through and outside the entirety of the centrally located opening of the lens; anda rotatable form removably connected to the first end of the elongated spire.2. The light emitting device of claim 1 , wherein said rotatable form rotates around an axis created by the elongated spire when the motor is actuated.3. The light emitting device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of light sources are positioned such that light emitted therefrom is generally projected at the rotatable form.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 95
03-05-2018 дата публикации

CHILDRENS GUIDED BREATHING AND MEDIATION, MINDFULNESS, AND YOGA TOY

Номер: US20180117276A1
Автор: Chand Anchal, Kantawala Jesal
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The present invention provides a children's guided breathing and meditation, mindfulness, and yoga toy. The children's toy includes a body containing one or more lights visible behind a translucent visor; a sound device that includes a flash memory integrated circuit; a microcontroller; an amplifier; a battery, and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed with nature sounds recordings, guided breathing and meditation recordings, guided mindfulness recordings, and guided yoga recordings that when played by the child, are coordinated with light generated by the light emitting diodes (LEDs). 1. A children's guided breathing and meditation , mindfulness , and yoga toy comprising: one or more light sources each independently positioned within the cavity; and', 'a translucent visor covering the visor opening;', [ a flash memory integrated circuit;', 'a microcontroller;', 'an amplifier; and', 'a power source,, 'wherein the sound device comprises, 'wherein the microcontroller is in electrical communication with one or more buttons on the first surface of the body, the amplifier, and a power source,', 'wherein the microcontroller is programmed to have one or more nature sounds recordings, one or more guided breathing and meditation recordings, one or more guided mindfulness recordings, and one or more guided yoga recordings,', 'wherein the amplifier is in electrical communication with a speaker on the first surface of the body and the flash memory integrated circuit; and', 'wherein the one or more light sources are in electrical communication with the microcontroller., 'a sound device positioned within the cavity;'}], 'a body having a first surface, a second surface, a cavity, and a visor opening, wherein the body comprises;'}2. The children's guided breathing and meditation claim 1 , mindfulness claim 1 , and yoga toy of claim 1 , wherein the one or more nature sounds recordings claim 1 , the one or more guided breathing and meditation recordings claim 1 , the one or ...

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Номер записи: 96
07-05-2015 дата публикации

WOMB MIMICKING INCUBATOR

Номер: US20150126803A1
Автор: Rapoport Uri
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A womb mimicking neonate's incubator comprising an inner neonate accommodating volume and at least one environment-changing system (ECS). The inner neonate accommodating volume is characterized by at least one parameter and the ECS is configured to change at least one parameter in a predetermined time cycle which mimics human inner-womb environment. 1. A womb mimicking neonate's incubator , wherein said incubator comprises an inner neonate accommodating volume and at least one environment-changing system (ECS); said volume is characterized by at least one parameter; said ECS is configured to change said at least one parameter in a predetermined time cycle which mimics human inner-womb environment.2. The neonate's incubator of claim 1 , wherein said at least one parameter is selected from a group consisting of spectrum of light claim 1 , intensity of light claim 1 , scattering of light claim 1 , directionality of light claim 1 , light's daily profile; spectrum of sound claim 1 , amplitude of sounds claim 1 , intensity of sound claim 1 , directionality of sound claim 1 , type of sound claim 1 , sound's daily profile claim 1 , rhythm of motion claim 1 , intensity of motion claim 1 , directionality of motion claim 1 , motion's daily profile claim 1 , scent claim 1 , sensation claim 1 , humidity claim 1 , temperature and any combination thereof.3. The neonate's incubator of claim 1 , wherein said ECS is selected from a group consisting of passive ECS (PECS) claim 1 , active ECS (AECS) claim 1 , and any combination thereof; said AECS is selected from a group consisting of at least one light system claim 1 , at least one sound system claim 1 , at least one scent creator claim 1 , at least one movement system claim 1 , bedding and any combination thereof; said PECS blocks or filters from said surrounding environment at least one selected from a group consisting of motion claim 1 , light claim 1 , sound claim 1 , scent and any combination thereof.4. The neonate's incubator ...

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Номер записи: 97
07-05-2015 дата публикации

LIGHTING SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY FOR DELIRIUM REDUCTION IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS

Номер: US20150126806A1
Автор: Barroso Andre Melon, Falck Thomas
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The invention relates to a lighting system () and a method for controlling lighting conditions in a room (R). The lighting system () comprises a controller () for controlling internal light sources () and at least one actuator () for changing the amount of external light entering the room (R). Moreover, at least one sensor () is provided for detecting a parameter relating to the actual or to a desired lighting level of the room (R). Thus it is possible to control the lighting of the room (R) according to a predetermined schedule, particularly with a circadian rhythm that can reduce delirium in a patient (P). The actuator may for example comprise means () for closing or opening curtains () in front of a window (W). 1. A lighting system for controlling lighting conditions in a room (R) for affecting a circadian rhythm of a person (P) in the room , comprising:at least one sensor for detecting a parameter relating to the actual or to a desired lighting level of the room (R);at least one controllable internal light source that is or can be located in the room (R);at least one actuator for affecting the amount of external light entering the room (R);a controller for controlling the internal light source and the actuator in dependence on i) the readings of the sensor and ii) a lighting schedule, to establish lighting conditions in the room which correspond to a circadian cycle of dark and light periods.2. A method for controlling lighting conditions in a room (R) for affecting a circadian rhythm of a person (P) in the room , said method comprising the following steps:detecting with at least one sensor a parameter relating to the actual or to a desired lighting level of the room (R);controlling an internal light source and the amount of external light entering the room (R) in dependence on i) the readings of the sensor and ii) a lighting schedule, to establish lighting conditions in the room which correspond to a circadian cycle of dark and light periods.3. The lighting ...

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Номер записи: 98
04-05-2017 дата публикации

AROMATHERAPY NEBULIZING DIFFUSER

Номер: US20170119919A1
Автор: HSIAO Ming Jen
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An aromatherapy nebulizing diffuser includes a bottom shell, a electric fan mounted in the bottom shell, a fluid container supported on the bottom shell, a cap caped on the fluid container, a oscillator mounted in the fluid container for oscillating a contained aromatic fluid into a fine mist of aromatic fluid droplets, and an air guide mounted in the fluid container and having a horizontally extended air outlet that mates with a curved inside wall portion of the cap to create a curved air flow path that guides the intake flow of air to strike against the inside wall of the cap and the container body and to further increase the air pressure for lifting the created fine mist of aromatic fluid droplets efficiently. 1. An aromatherapy nebulizing diffuser , comprising:a bottom shell defining an accommodation chamber and at least one air vent in communication with said accommodation chamber;an electric fan mounted in said accommodation chamber of said bottom shell for drawing outside fresh air through said at least one air vent of said bottom shell into said accommodation chamber;a fluid container supported on said bottom shell to close a top open side of said accommodation chamber, said fluid container comprising a container body adapted for holding an aromatic fluid, said container body comprising a through hole located on a bottom side thereof, and an air guide mounted in said container body at one lateral side, said air guide comprising an air inlet for taking in air that is drawn into said accommodation chamber by said electric fan, an air outlet arranged in horizontal for guiding air out and an air passage in communication between said air inlet and said air outlet;a cap capped on said container body of said fluid container, said cap comprising a spray hole located on a top side thereof and a curved inside wall portion mating with said air outlet and said air passage of said air guide;an oscillator mounted in said through hole for oscillating an aromatic fluid in ...

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Номер записи: 99
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Biological information analysis device, system, and program

Номер: US20190117084A1
Автор: Ayako Kokubo, Eriko Kan, Hironori Sato, Hiroshi Nakajima, Hirotaka Wada, Keiichi Obayashi, Ken Miyagawa, Masaaki Kasai, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Mitsuo Kuwabara, Naoki Tsuchiya, Toru Uenoyama, Toshikazu Shiga, Yuya Ota
Принадлежит: Omron Corp, OMRON HEALTHCARE CO LTD

A biological information analysis device includes: an indicator extraction unit configured to extract, from time-series data regarding blood pressure waveforms consecutively measured by a sensor that is configured to be worn on a body part of a user and to be capable of non-invasively measuring a blood pressure waveform for each heartbeat, and from time-series data regarding breathing measured by a respiration sensor during a period of time corresponding to the time-series data regarding blood pressure waveforms, an indicator indicating the relationship between the user's breathing and changes in blood pressure; and a processing unit configured to perform processing that is based on the indicator thus extracted.

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Номер записи: 100