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Systems and methods of controlling a device using detected changes in a neural-related signal of a subject are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a device or software application comprises detecting a first change in a neural-related signal of a subject, detecting a second change in the neural-related signal, and transmitting an input command to the device upon or following the detection of the second change in the neural-related signal. The neural-related signal can be detected using a neural interface implanted within a brain of the subject.

COSMETIC FIXING DEVICE FOR STABILIZING COSMETIC APPLICATORS CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY Cosmetic fixing device for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an inner sleeve configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle;and an adapter coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the inner sleeve includes at least one positioning seal at a first end of the inner sleeve, the first end of the inner sleeve aligning with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve inside the motion stabilizer handle, and wherein the adapter is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators. Figure for abstract: none;

Holding device (1) for a functional aid (10) for people with limited hand function, comprising a hand clamp (2) with a clamping device (4) arranged on the hand clamp (2), characterized in that a guide rail (3) is arranged on the hand clamp (2), via which the clamping device (4) can be slidably fixed by means of a positioning device (5).

Systems and methods of controlling a device using detected changes in a neural-related signal of a subject are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a device or software application comprises detecting a first change in a neural-related signal of a subject, detecting a second change in the neural-related signal, and transmitting an input command to the device upon or following the detection of the second change in the neural-related signal. The neural-related signal can be detected using a neural interface implanted within a brain of the subject.

This document provides an attachment system for facilitating attachment of an object to a user's body part. The attachment system includes: a magnetic retainer adapted to be fastened to the object; a fastener for securing to the user's body part; and a magnetic adapter rotatably connected to the fastener. When the retainer is in use and attached to the object, and the fastener is attached to and near the user's body part, the magnetic attraction between the retainer and the adapter causes the object to attach to the body part, and the rotation between the adapter and the fastener allows the user to use the object comfortably and effectively.

Systems and methods for operating a controlled device via a wearable activation accessory that includes a sensor configured to detect relaxed and flexed conditions of muscles associated with clenching, flexing, and / or lateral displacement of a wearer's muscle, thereby allowing the wearer to generate control signals for a controlled element. The sensor is coupled to a controller, which has an output coupled to a control signal interface. The controller is programmed to receive and evaluate input signals from the sensor to determine whether or not they represent a command for the controlled device by assessing the input signals for a signal pattern indicative of a plurality of volitional muscle motion actions of a wearer of the wearable activation accessory. If / when the processor determines that the input signals represent a valid command, it decodes the command and transmits an associated control signal to the controlled device via the control signal interface.

INTELLIGENT DYNAMIC MOTION STABILIZATION FOR COSMETIC APPLICATORS CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY A motion stabilization device is proposed for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator. The motion stabilization device includes a motion stabilizer handle configured to receive an adapter that holds a cosmetic applicator for cosmetic application; and processing circuitry configured to detect a transition from a setup phase to an application phase of the cosmetic application process, and hold the cosmetic application in a fixed position when the transition is detected. Figure for abstract: none

Systems and methods of controlling a device using detected changes in a neural-related signal of a subject are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a device or software application comprises detecting a first change in a neural-related signal of a subject, detecting a second change in the neural-related signal, and transmitting an input command to the device upon or following the detection of the second change in the neural-related signal. The neural-related signal can be detected using a neural interface implanted within a brain of the subject.

Disclosed here are devices, methods and systems for sensing electrical activity from one or more neural regions of a subject is disclosed, the method comprising: advancing a device to or through a blood vessel in the subject, where the device comprises an electrode array having a plurality of electrodes; detecting an electrical signal of a subject via the plurality of electrodes, where the plurality of electrodes are spaced apart on the electrode array such that the plurality of electrodes are each configured to record distinct electrical signals from each of the one or more neural regions; and analysing the distinct electrical signals using a control unit.

Device for use with a spoon or as a spoon, consisting of a bowl and a cover, characterized in that the cover, as an elastic shell (1) or as part of a spoon with integrated cover (2), spans the spoon bowl in such a way that the limiting edge of the cover, creating a liquid-tight seal, extends beyond the longitudinal axis (3) towards the mouth side only in the area of ​​the tip of the spoon and in the area of ​​the handle attachment, in order to secure the cover against slipping or to stabilize it as a structural unit, while in the middle area of ​​the spoon bowl it has an arc-shaped waist which does not reach the longitudinal axis (3).

The present invention relates to a neuromodulation / neurostimulation system (100) for restoring motor function of an upper limb and / or a lower limb of a patient (P) suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI) and / or other neurological conditions and promoting neurological restoration, the system (100) comprising: a processing unit (10) configured and adapted to provide stimulation commands; an implantable or external stimulation unit (12) configured and adapted to deliver neuromodulation therapy, in particular electrical epidural stimulation (EES), to the dorsal root of the spinal cord (SC) of the patient (P); at least one implantable or external pulse generator (14), the at least one implantable or external pulse generator being operatively connected to the stimulation unit (12); an implantable neural sensor (16), the implantable neural sensor comprising an electronic component configured and adapted to detect a cerebral electrocorticogram (ECoG) signal representing a motor intent of the patient (P) from a sensory motor cortex (C) of the patient (P), wherein the processing unit (10), the stimulation unit (12) and the implantable neural sensor (16) are operatively connected to define a cerebrospinal cord interface (BSI), and wherein the processing unit (10) is configured and adapted to: preferably collect the ECoG signals from the sensory motor cortex (C) in real time and decode the ECoG signals into corresponding motor intent of the patient (P); the decoded motion intent is converted, preferably in real time, into a corresponding stimulation command, and the stimulation command is forwarded, preferably in real time, to the at least one pulse generator (14).

A system and method for providing haptic feedback in a virtual environment generates virtual instances, such as game levels, and interactions within those virtual instances. The interactions include a first interaction parameter and may be events, such as explosions, within the virtual instance. The system determines the spatial relationship between the player avatar and the interactions and identifies the environment between the player avatar and the interactions. A complete state, including the virtual instances and interactions, is generated. Based at least partially on the complete state, at least one actuator command is generated and sent to a wearable haptic rig. The at least one actuator command is applied to at least one haptic motor of the wearable haptic rig to activate at least one haptic motor and provide haptic feedback to the player.

Systems and methods for neurofeedback training are disclosed. In some embodiments, a brain-computing interface system comprises a recording device configured to record a brain activity of a subject and a computing device communicatively coupled to the recording device. The computing device can comprise one or more processors programmed to generate at least one of an auditory feedback, tactile feedback, and a neurofeedback graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a plurality of graphics representing the brain activity of the subject. The neurofeedback GUI, the auditory feedback, and the tactile feedback can aid the subject in producing brain activity that align with a desired intention of the subject.

The invention relates to a device with a vibration-damping interchangeable head that facilitates the dining experience of Parkinson's patients who tremble their hands. The device works with a passively controlled system and minimizes the trembling of their hands when using utensils such as spoons and forks that they hold while eating.

The present invention relates to a neuromodulation / neurostimulation system (100) for restoring a motor function of the upper and / or lower limbs and facilitating neurological recovery in a patient (P) with spinal cord injury (SCI) and / or other neurological disorders, said system (100) comprising: a processing unit (10), which is configured and adapted provide stimulation commands; an implantable or external stimulation unit (12), which is configured and adapted to deliver neuromodulation therapy, in particular epidural electrical stimulation (EES) to the dorsal roots of the spinal cord (SC) of said patient (P); at least one implantable or external pulse generator (14), operatively connected to the stimulation unit (12); an implantable neurosensor (16) including electronic components that are configured and adapted to detect electrocorticographic (ECoG) signals from the sensorimotor cortex (C) of said patient (P), denoting a motor intention of said patient (P), wherein the processing unit (10), the stimulation unit (12) and the implantable neurosensor (16) are operatively connected to define a brain-spinal interface (BSI), and wherein the processing unit (10) is configured and adapted to: collect and decode, preferably in real-time, the ECoG signals from the sensorimotor cortex (C) into a corresponding motor intention of said patient (P); converting, preferably in real-time, the decoded motor intentions into corresponding stimulation commands, and forwarding, preferably in real-time, the stimulation command to the at least one pulse generator (14).

The present invention relates to a walking aid in which a magnet is installed at a suitable location in order to be able to pick up objects from the floor without having to bend down.

The auxiliary drying tool comprises a tool base and a tool plate, the tool base is connected to the artificial upper limb, the tool plate is connected to the tool base and rotates relative to the tool base, a connecting hole is formed in the tool plate, a reinforcing ring is fixed in the connecting hole, a hinge frame is fixed to the back face of the tool plate, and a connecting ring is arranged on the hinge frame. The connecting ring can be folded on the back of the reinforcing ring or can be opened to be perpendicular to the tool plate. The auxiliary drying tool for the artificial upper limb is simple in structure and low in cost, meets the requirement of physical activity, and helps the disabled to play a role in daily work.

Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software.

Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling a device using detected changes in a subject's neural-related signals. In one embodiment, a method for controlling a device or software application includes detecting a first change in a subject's neural-related signals, detecting a second change in the neural-related signals, and sending an input command to the device upon or after detecting the second change in the neural-related signals. The neural-related signals can be detected using a neural interface implanted in the subject's brain.

An assistance method for assisting a person in grasping or otherwise manipulating an object includes receiving video of a hand of the person and of an object. An intent to grasp the object is identified based on proximity of the hand to the object in the video or as measured by a proximity sensor, or using gaze tracking, or based on measured neural activity of the person. The object and the hand in the video are analyzed to determine an object grasping action for grasping or otherwise manipulating the object. An actuator is controlled to cause the hand to perform the determined hand action for grasping or otherwise manipulating the object.

This case (1) for the presentation and support of at least one device (3) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprises a container (5) and a lid (7) movablely mounted on the container (5) between a closed position (PF) and an open position (PO) for accessing said device (3), a user presence detector (9), and a motor (11) configured to move the lid (7) between its open position (PO) and its closed position (PF) according to signals transmitted by the presence detector (9). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1

A cosmetic securement device for stabilization and alignment of a cosmetic applicator, comprising, a handle; an adapter coupled to a first end of the handle; a holder connected to a first end of the adapter; a first sensor positioned within the handle to determine a first positional measurement of the cosmetic securement device; a second sensor positioned within or proximate the adapter to determine a second positional measurement of the cosmetic securement device; and a control circuitry positioned within the handle and in communication with the first and second sensor, and the motor, the control circuitry configured to determine an angle of the cosmetic securement device based on the first and the second positional measurement, and in response to a determination that the angle of the cosmetic securement device comprises a selected angle, orient the holder based on the first positional measurement and the second positional measurement via a motor.

The current invention concerns a device and a method for transmitting torque. The device may comprise an elongated and bendable torque transmission member, e.g. a cable, and a hinge element along which the member is guided via one or more guide pulleys. The hinge element may comprise a first and a second base element hingedly attached and comprising a first hinge axis. The first element may comprise a first guide pulley with pulley rotational axis in essence perpendicular to the first hinge axis. The second element may comprise a second guide pulley with pulley rotational axis in essence perpendicular to the first hinge axis. The positions of the first guide pulley in the first element and the second guide pulley in the second element may be configured to guide a portion of the member in essence coaxial to the hinge axis. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a wearable robot, e.g. an exoskeleton.

Mechanisms are provided for implementing intraoral control mechanisms that allow a user to control the operation of a computer system or electronic device. The intraoral control mechanism detects a strain based on a user's tongue movement controlling the mechanism away from a fixed position; converts the detected strain into a control signal; amplifies the amplitude of the control signal, thereby producing an amplified control signal; translates the amplified control signal into a digital input signal; modulates the digital input signal onto a transmitted frequency wave; and transmits the digital input signal to the computer system. The computer system can then execute the digital control signal on the computer system itself to perform an operation, or transmit the digital control signal to an electronic device to operate as indicated by the digital control signal. The digital input signal is saved for characterization of the user.

The invention discloses a control system for a disabled person to control a walking vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of disabled person auxiliary vehicle control. The system comprises a left foot control module, a right foot control module, an electric control system and two driving motors for driving a left wheel and a right wheel respectively. The left foot control module is used for receiving deflection operation applied by the left foot of the user and generating a steering control signal; the right foot control module is used for receiving a pressing operation applied by the right foot of the user and generating a speed control signal or a retreating control signal; the electric control system controls the two driving motors to realize steering at differential speed according to the steering control signal, and controls the rotating speed and steering of the motors according to the speed control signal or the retreating control signal so as to realize advancing, retreating and speed regulation of the vehicle. By means of independent separate control of the two feet, the person with the disabled upper limbs can safely and independently control the vehicle, the problem that the person with the disabled upper limbs cannot use a traditional control device due to the defects of the upper limbs is solved, and the device has the advantages of being easy and convenient to control, safe, reliable and high in adaptability.

This support (13) for a device (3) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, the support (13) comprising a housing (51) defining an internal volume (53) for receiving the device (3) and being provided with an insertion opening (55) for said device (3) into the internal volume (53), the support (13) comprising a support base (59) mounted in the internal volume (53) and configured to support said device (3) inserted into the internal volume (53), and means (61) for adjusting the distance between the base (59) and the insertion opening (55). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 5B

An accessibility system for assisting with access and use of any of a plurality of tools is disclosed. The accessibility system includes a base-mount, an adaptor and a universal connector. The base-mount is for fixed attachment within an environment is provided. The base-mount includes at least one vertically extended portion. The adaptor is for attachment to an extremity of a user without the need to grip the adapter. The universal connector includes a tool attached thereto, and a base-mount cavity for receiving the vertically extending portion of the base-mount. The adaptor and the universal connector each include one of a latch projection and a latch cavity that receives the latch projection.