A61M2021/0016

Aerosol delivery device, an article for use therewith and a method of identifying an article

An aerosol delivery device includes a chamber for receiving an article including an aerosolizable material for delivery by the aerosol delivery device, a transmitter, a receiver spaced apart from the transmitter, and a processor. The processor is configured to: cause the transmitter to transmit a first signal to the receiver at least partially through an article in the chamber in use, so that the receiver receives a second signal, wherein the second signal is the first signal altered by interaction with a signal altering component of the article, and determine article data from the second signal. An article includes an aerosolizable material; and a signal altering component. The signal altering component is configured to alter a first signal transmitted at least partially through the article into a second signal indicative of article data.

Method and system to deliver timed and grouped sensory stimulation

A system for delivering sensory stimulation comprises a sensor configured to measure brain activity information of a patient during a sleep session; a sensory stimulator configured to deliver sensory simulation to the patient during the sleep session; and a computer system. One or more physical processors are programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed cause the computer system to: determine a first stimulation profile, a second stimulation profile, or a combination stimulation profile thereof based on obtained sleep cycle information and/or obtained cognitive domain information; and provide input to the sensory stimulator based on the determined stimulation profile, the provided input causing the sensory stimulator to deliver the sensory simulations to the patient based on the determined stimulation profile during the detected slow wave sleep in the patient.

SCENT DELIVERY ADAPTOR FOR CPAP
20180008796 · 2018-01-11 ·

Embodiments of an adaptor for delivering diffused aromatic agents to a user of a CPAP machine is disclosed in this document. The adaptor may include a connector body, a diffuser pad disposed within the connector body, and at least one coupling mechanism on the connector body coupling the connector body within the air supply and positioning the diffuser pad within the airflow of a CPAP machine. The adaptor may be configured to couple directly to a CPAP mask. Similarly, the adaptor may be configured to be placed in the airflow between the CPAP air generator and the mask. The adaptor may be configured such that no modification of the existing CPAP hose, machine, or mask is required.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING A LEVEL OF ANXIETY
20230233121 · 2023-07-27 · ·

There is described a method and system for measuring a level of anxiety. Measured data comprising EEG data collected from a parietal (P) EEG electrode is received. A group 8 indicator based on a power, P-power (dt), associated with a delta-theta frequency band, dt, within a delta-theta frequency range is extracted. Based on said group 8 indicator, a level of anxiety, LoA, is determined which is a value indicative of the level of anxiety of the subject.

USE OF CANNABINOIDS IN THERAPY AND WELL-BEING APPARATUSES
20230001113 · 2023-01-05 · ·

The present invention relates to a device for applying energy to a human body. The device comprises a contact surface which defines an application region in which a human body can be placed in the effective range of the energy. The device further comprises at least one means for outputting the energy directed substantially onto the application region, and at least one means for generating a vapour mixture comprising at least one cannabinoid. The device according to the invention also comprises at least one means for guiding the vapour mixture, which has an effective dose of at least one cannabinoid, into the surroundings of the breathing orifices of a human body. The present invention further relates to a method for operating such a device, and to the use of vapour mixtures comprising at least one cannabinoid in designated devices.

ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS
20230021490 · 2023-01-26 ·

A bed system with multiple functions includes a frame structure; a plurality of platforms disposed on the frame structure; an adjustable assembly coupled with the frame structure and the plurality of platforms for operably adjusting one or more of the plurality of platforms in desired positions; a plurality of fans mounted onto openings in the plurality of platforms and adapted for operably providing air circulation in a surrounding space of the bed system, and an aromatherapy system attached onto the one or more platforms for producing desired fragrance in the surrounding space so as to promote health and well-being of a user. Each aromatherapy device is configured to produce a fragrance when said aromatherapy device is turned on, and one or more working modes. The fragrance is identical to or different from that produced by other aromatherapy device of the one or more aromatherapy devices.

THERMALLY CONTROLLED FACE ENGAGING DEVICE
20230226365 · 2023-07-20 · ·

A face engaging device such as a nozzle, facemask, etc., may include a housing including a fluid channel extending through the housing to an opening configured to be placed in fluid communication with the mouth of a user. The housing may include a first surface configured to be placed in contact with the skin of the user and a second surface exposed to the fluid channel. The face engaging device may also include a thermal actuator supported by the housing and including a first heat transfer surface position on the first surface, where the first heat transfer surface is configured to apply a thermal profile to the skin of the user when the opening is placed in fluid communication with the mouth of the user.

Treadmill having sensors

A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY OR MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE STATE OF A USER
20230012960 · 2023-01-19 ·

Systems, devices, and methods described herein relate to multi-sensory presentation devices, including virtual reality (VR) devices, visual display devices, sound devices, haptic devices, and other forms of presentation devices, that are configured to present sensory elements, including visual and/or audio scenes, to a user. In some embodiments, one or more sensors including electroencephalography (EEG) sensors and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, e.g., included in a brain-computer interface, can measure physiological data of a user to monitor a state of the user during the presentation of the visual and/or audio scenes. Such systems, devices, and methods can adapt one or more visual and/or audio scenes based on user physiological data, e.g., to control or manage the state of the user.

CORONAVIRUS-KILLING AND SCALP CARE DEVICE USING CARBON HEATING MAT
20230218430 · 2023-07-13 ·

Provided is a coronavirus-killing and scalp care device using a carbon heating mat. Carbon heating mats are applied to a coronavirus-killing face cover and a scalp cover which are coupled to or separated from each other as necessary, and a filter part for accommodating a scent material is formed around a nose and mouth portion of the coronavirus-killing face cover. Therefore, a temperature of the scalp is raised to boost immunity, prevent hair loss, and the like, heat is introduced into the human body during breathing through the nose and mouth to kill various disease-causing pathogens (particularly, coronaviruses) in the human body, and a scent material filling the filter part is fumigated by heat generated by the carbon heating mats and introduced into the human body through breathing to prevent and cure diseases.