A method and apparatus for whole-mind cognitive interface. Such a system includes a bodily-integrated artificial cranium, computer, RF antenna, and transceiver array to seamlessly augment the human brain with artificial intelligence (AI) and permit enhanced cognitive functions, and human host feed-back-based neurological rewiring.

A method is described for detecting voluntary binary responses of a subject affected by partial or total paralysis of skeletal muscles. The method comprises arrangement of at least one visual target (14) in a position proximal to the subject, and at least one visual target (16) in a position distal to the subject. At least one question is posed to the subject, requiring an answer that is either affirmative or negative. Then, a value is recorded (2) identifying the diameter of the subject's pupil during a first time-interval (R1) and, optionally, during a second time-interval (R2), in which the pupil diameter may reduce in size, due to the shift of focus from the distal target (16) to the proximal target (14), performed by the subject. A computer (24) may, therefore, classify the response to the question as being affirmative or negative, depending on whether, by processing the recorded values, a reduction in pupil diameter is detected in the first interval or in the second interval, respectively.

A method is described for detecting voluntary binary responses of a subject affected by partial or total paralysis of skeletal muscles. The method comprises arrangement of at least one visual target (14) in a position proximal to the subject, and at least one visual target (16) in a position distal to the subject. At least one question is posed to the subject, requiring an answer that is either affirmative or negative. Then, a value is recorded (2) identifying the diameter of the subject's pupil during a first time-interval (R1) and, optionally, during a second time-interval (R2), in which the pupil diameter may reduce in size, due to the shift of focus from the distal target (16) to the proximal target (14), performed by the subject. A computer (24) may, therefore, classify the response to the question as being affirmative or negative, depending on whether, by processing the recorded values, a reduction in pupil diameter is detected in the first interval or in the second interval, respectively.

The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for interpreting neural signals to determine a desired movement of a target, transmitting electrical signals to the target, and dynamically monitoring subsequent neural signals or movement of the target to change the signal being delivered if necessary, so that the desired movement is achieved. In particular, the neural signals are decoded using a feature extractor, decoder(s) and a body state observer to determine the electrical signals that should be sent.

The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for interpreting neural signals to determine a desired movement of a target, transmitting electrical signals to the target, and dynamically monitoring subsequent neural signals or movement of the target to change the signal being delivered if necessary, so that the desired movement is achieved. In particular, the neural signals are decoded using a feature extractor, decoder(s) and a body state observer to determine the electrical signals that should be sent.

An assistive exoskeleton glove system for a hand of an individual is described. In one example, the system includes a brace mount and a finger brace including a seat platform mechanically coupled to the brace mount. The finger brace can include a plurality of brace links, a plurality of constraint links, and an actuation lever. The system can also include an actuator mechanically coupled to the actuation lever and configured to articulate the finger brace over a predetermined range of motion. The range of motion can be tailored for different purposes. The system can also include finger abduction and adduction mechanisms, a thumb brace, a thumb flexion actuator, and a control system. The control system can be configured to detect a relative difference in feedback signals provided from target and offset encoders on the finger brace, as an input to control the actuator, and real-time grasping forces among other inputs.

A handheld device includes a base comprising a handgrip for receiving a vibration movement, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, at least one inertia sensor for detecting an acceleration of the vibration movement to generate an acceleration signal, a processing unit for determining to generate a cancellation decision according to the acceleration signal, and at least one actuator for controlling movement of the gripping element according to the cancellation decision, such that the acceleration is counteracted.

A handheld device includes a base comprising a handgrip for receiving a vibration movement, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, at least one inertia sensor for detecting an acceleration of the vibration movement to generate an acceleration signal, a processing unit for determining to generate a cancellation decision according to the acceleration signal, and at least one actuator for controlling movement of the gripping element according to the cancellation decision, such that the acceleration is counteracted.

Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software. For example, a method is disclosed that can include measuring brain-related signals of the individual to obtain a first sensed brain-related signal when the individual generates a task-irrelevant thought. The method can include transmitting the first sensed brain-related signal to a processing unit. The method can include associating the task-irrelevant thought and the first sensed brain-related signal with N input commands. The method can include compiling the task-irrelevant thought, the first sensed brain-related signal, and the N input commands to an electronic database.

A method of providing a user with a filtered image of a computer-based design, the method includes the steps of: storing, in a location accessible by a central host, master data representing the design; identifying view data corresponding to a portion of the master data representing a portion of the design to be viewed by a user; applying a filter to the view data to generate filtered view data; receiving the filtered view data at a display component of a viewer; displaying an image of the design corresponding to the filtered view data using the display component of the viewer.