A61M2021/0011

Attenuated low-frequency stimulation (ALFS) of spinal energy points
11147942 · 2021-10-19 · ·

A system comprises a flexible pad, an antenna wire disposed within the flexible pad, and an electronics unit connected to or capable of being connected to the antenna wire. The electronics unit can include circuitry configured to access a stored playlist representing a sequence of tones at different frequencies, and to generate signals representing the tones such that two or more of the tones are generated in the sequence according to the stored playlist. The electronics unit further can include an oscillator to generate a carrier signal and coupled so that the signals representing the tones modulate the carrier signal according to the sequence when applied to an input of the oscillator, where the oscillator has an output connected to transmit the modulated carrier signal onto an antenna when the electronics unit is in operation.

System and method for delivering sensory stimulation to a user to enhance a cognitive domain in the user

The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to deliver sensory stimulation to a user to enhance a target cognitive domain during a sleep session. Example target cognitive domains include memory consolidation, vigilance, verbal fluency, sleepiness, and/or other target cognitive domains. The stimulation is adjusted based on the target cognitive domain to be enhanced. Responsive to one or more brain activity parameters indicating the user is in sufficiently deep sleep, the system is configured to cause one or more sensory stimulators to provide sensory stimulation to the user according to a stimulation strategy associated with the target cognitive domain. The system is configured to determine the effect of the sensory stimulation provided to the user using a quantification method associated with the stimulation strategy and the target cognitive domain. The system includes one or more sensory stimulators, one or more sensors, one or more hardware processors, and/or other components.

System and method for characterizing the sleep of an individual
11051752 · 2021-07-06 · ·

The invention relates to a system for characterising the sleep of an individual, the characterisation system comprising: a measuring device for measuring a brain activity signal representing the brain waves; a central electronic unit for identifying, in a range of frequencies of between 9 and 16 Hz, a smaller range of sleep spindles of the individual, the smaller range of sleep spindles comprising the brain wave frequencies of the sleeping individual, having an amplitude higher than 15 μV and a duration of between 0.5 seconds and 2 seconds, and comparing, with a threshold, at least one parameter of the brain activity signal of the awake individual in the range of frequencies corresponding to the smaller range of sleep spindles; and a communication interface connected to the central unit and used to emit a warning signal perceptible by the individual when the parameter of the brain activity signal in the range of frequencies corresponding to the smaller range of sleep spindles exceeds the threshold.

METHODS OF OPERATING A WELLNESS MONITORING SYSTEM
20210151164 · 2021-05-20 ·

Wellness monitoring systems and methods that account for both environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) and biometric feedback. The wellness monitoring systems collect data from a plurality of environmental sensors in one or more habitable environments and collect data from a plurality of body worn sensors. The wellness monitoring systems analyze the collected data to generate reports and/or prompt individuals to take action or complete an activity.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING AND PREVENTING MOTION SICKNESS
20210154430 · 2021-05-27 ·

A system, the system comprising: a controller; and a memory configured to store data used by the controller, the controller being configured to: provide at least one model indicative of a relationship between first values of one or more physiological parameters of a group of one or more persons and a first probability of the persons within the group to get motion sickness within one or more given time periods; obtain, from one or more sensors, second values of the physiological parameters, the second values being readings obtained by the sensors from one or more given persons; estimate, based on the second values and on the model, a second probability of each of the given persons to get motion sickness; and provide one or more instructions to perform one or more motion sickness prevention measures for at least one of the given persons upon the second probability of the at least one of the given persons exceeding a threshold, to at least reduce the second probability.

Sleep improvement system, and sleep improvement method using said system

A sleep improvement system includes a lifestyle pattern generator configured to generate a lifestyle pattern from at least one of sleep information about sleep of a user, lifestyle information about the user, and living condition information about the user.

Method of virtual reality system and implementing such method
11000669 · 2021-05-11 · ·

Virtual reality method intended to be implemented in a virtual reality system, the method including the production of a stimulus in the system during a period of stimulation, the stimulus including: a projection of an image sequence; a production of a first sound signal including a soundtrack linked to the progress of the image sequence; a production of a second sound signal having a first frequency and a third sound signal having a second frequency, the second sound signal being audible from one ear and the third sound signal being audible from the other ear of the user; a production of a fourth sound signal including a spoken presentation; during an initial portion of said predetermined period, the stimulus further including an induction signal; and during a final portion of said predetermined period, the intensity of the sound signals decreasing in intensity until a zero intensity, and the image sequence decreasing in intensity until a zero intensity.

Systems and methods for enhancing wellness associated with habitable environments

Environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) are controlled to eliminate, reduce or ameliorate adverse or harmful aspects and introduce, increase or enhance beneficial aspects in order to improve a wellness or sense of wellbeing provided via the environments. Control of intensity and wavelength distribution of passive and active Illumination addresses various issues, symptoms or syndromes, for instance to maintain a circadian rhythm or cycle, adjust for jet lag or season affective disorder, etc. Air quality and attributes are controlled. Scent(s) may be dispersed. Hypoallergenic items (e.g., bedding, linens) may be used. Water quality is controlled. Noise is reduced and sounds (e.g., masking, music, natural) may be provided. Passive and active pathogen controls are employed. Controls are provided for the occupant and/or facility personnel, as is instruction, and surveys, including assessing wellness.

Systems, methods and articles for monitoring and enhancing human wellness

Wellness monitoring systems and methods that account for both environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) and biometric feedback. The wellness monitoring systems collect data from a plurality of environmental sensors in one or more habitable environments and collect data from a plurality of body worn sensors. The wellness monitoring systems analyze the collected data to generate reports and/or prompt individuals to take action or complete an activity.

Systems, Methods And Articles For Enhancing Wellness Associated With Habitable Environments

Environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) are controlled to eliminate, reduce or ameliorate adverse or harmful aspects and introduce, increase or enhance beneficial aspects in order to improve a wellness or sense of wellbeing provided via the environments. Control of intensity and wavelength distribution of passive and active Illumination addresses various issues, symptoms or syndromes, for instance to maintain a circadian rhythm or cycle, adjust for jet lag or season affective disorder, etc. Air quality and attributes are controlled. Scent(s) may be dispersed. Hypoallergenic items (e.g., bedding, linens) may be used. Water quality is controlled. Noise is reduced and sounds (e.g., masking, music, natural) may be provided. Passive and active pathogen controls are employed. Controls are provided for the occupant and/or facility personnel, as is instruction, and surveys, including assessing wellness.