37 results about "Bio feedback" patented technology

A probe system for electro-stimulation and bio-feedback training of muscles in the pelvic floor region, in particular for pelvic floor physiotherapy and diagnosis, includes a probe having a probe body which is insertable into a vagina or a rectum, and a plurality of electrodes which are positioned at several locations along the length and around the circumference on the outer surface of the probe, the probe system further includes a control unit, operationally coupled to the probe, adapted for receiving EMG signals from each of the electrodes and for processing each of the signals for mapping the response of the muscles in the pelvic floor region.

The present invention relates generally to a portable / wearable device as well as application or a software program to be downloaded onto a mobile device or computer. The present invention is intended to measure sound intensity / level and provide an alert signal to remind user(s) or crowds (i.e groups of people) that they are speaking too loud or making too much noise. Furthermore, optionally, the device may play a pre-selected music or pre-recorded message when the sound level threshold is exceeded, which can encourage all of the users to use the bio-feedback of the present invention to relax when they see the visual que such as the light color changes, hear the music, message or produced from the device. Another object of the present invention is to help people to know whether his / her voice is loud enough to be heard by people who have hearing impairment.

A gait assistive system designed to assist with the therapeutic treatment of subjects who have difficulty in walking, specifically those with a lack of sensation due to nerve damage or amputation, who are unable to tell when the foot makes contact with the floor. The system includes a removable insole placed inside the shoe which proportionally senses touchdown of the limb. The sensed touchdown is communicated to a transmitter and subsequently to a remotely positioned receiver to provide a desired bio-feedback of the sensed touchdown. The system can also include a second remotely located receiver that can be used to facilitate set up and / or adjustments of the system.

Systems and methods for providing various forms of feedback are provided and can be implemented in a system, for example, between a gamer and a gaming system. One or more embodiments might be included and directed toward providing feedback between a gamer and the gaming system by way of one or more various forms of gaming peripherals or devices that might be used by a gamer in playing a game. Various bio-feedback mechanisms might be implemented to provide feedback from the game controller to the game in response to the condition, state, or behavior or the user. For example, in one embodiment, heart rate monitors, temperature sensors, skin resistivity sensors, or other biological or physiological sensors can be included with, incorporated in or integrated into the gaming peripheral to sense a gamer's biological or physiological sensors condition.

Systems and methods for providing various forms of feedback are provided and can be implemented in a system, for example, between a gamer and a gaming system. One or more embodiments might be included and directed toward providing feedback between a gamer and the gaming system by way of one or more various forms of controllers that might be used by a gamer in playing a game or in setting up or configuring the game. Various bio-feedback mechanisms might be implemented to provide feedback from the game controller to the game in response to the condition, state, or behavior or the user. For example, in one embodiment, heart rate monitors, temperature sensors, or other biological or physiological sensors can be included with, incorporated in or integrated into the controller to sense a gamer's biological or physiological sensors condition.

The invention relates to a device used for biofeedback training, especially relating to the interactive-reaction multimedia device, which controlled by the physiological signal of trainee and / or the condition of consciousness. The invention comprises a physiological and / or consciousness monitoring module, a signal processing identification module, a control module and a execution module, which detects the physiological signal and / or the condition of consciousness of the trainee, monitors the changes, and calculates the control instruction according to said changes for controlling, regulating and changing the images, voice, motions and other actions of the execution modules in different patterns, so the effect of biofeedback training can be strengthened while it can help the trainee to better adjust the physiologic status and the psychological condition. The invention can be widely used in variable health care and clinical medicine fields.

A probe system for electro-stimulation and bio-feedback training of muscles in the pelvic floor region, in particular for pelvic floor physiotherapy and diagnosis, includes a probe having a probe body which is insertable into a vagina or a rectum, and a plurality of electrodes which are positioned at several locations along the length and around the circumference on the outer surface of the probe, the probe system further includes a control unit, operationally coupled to the probe, adapted for receiving EMG signals from each of the electrodes and for processing each of the signals for mapping the response of the muscles in the pelvic floor region.

The invention provides a biological feedback control method and system based on HRV heart rate variability training. The biological feedback control method comprises the steps that S1, mode options of any one or more combinations including a breathing guiding mode, a breathing training mode and a state evaluating mode are provided for a user to select; and S2, a corresponding mode interface is entered according to the selecting operation of the user, and heart rate variability analyzing is conducted on the current user when the user selects the breathing training mode or the state evaluating mode. The biological feedback control method has the advantages that the biological feedback control method is not limited to simple evaluation any longer, by conducting pointed breathing trainings with different rhythms on the user, impaired parasympathetic nerves (or sympathetic nerves) can recover to be balanced, and the purpose of effective preventing or relieving some diseases is achieved.

A computer multimedia type multifunctional biologic feedback apparatus for directing the feedback training and relax training of a trainee in order to treat its diseases and take care of its health features that it can automatically judge the variation of the trainee in physiological state during the training and prompt the trainee in multimedia mode (image, sound, etc).

A probe system for electro-stimulation and bio-feedback training of muscles in the pelvic floor region, in particular for pelvic floor physiotherapy and diagnosis, includes a probe having a probe body which is insertable into a vagina or a rectum, and a plurality of electrodes which are positioned at several locations along the length and around the circumference on the outer surface of the probe, the probe system further includes a control unit, operationally coupled to the probe, adapted for receiving EMG signals from each of the electrodes and for processing each of the signals for mapping the response of the muscles in the pelvic floor region.

An image generation system for generating an image on a display screen. The image generation system includes an eye-tracking system capable of determining a user's eye orientation and outputting a signal indicative of same. The image generation system also includes a bio-feedback sensor capable of detecting activity of one or more physiological functions of the user and outputting a signal indicative of the level of activity. A processor is included and is adapted to receive and process the output signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor. The processor determines an image to be generated on the display screen indicative of the signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor.

The invention discloses an intelligent medical service robot capable of achieving biological feedback and remote visiting. The robot comprises a robot body, a control module, a communication module, avisual perception module, an omni-directional moving module, an SLAM mapping navigation module, a temperature measuring module, a disinfecting module and a voice and video module, the control moduleis connected with and controls the visual perception module, the omni-directional moving module, the SLAM mapping navigation module, the temperature measuring module, the disinfecting module, the communication module and the voice and video module, the visual perception module is provided with a depth camera, the depth camera is connected with the control module, the control module is in wirelessconnection with a mobile terminal of relatives of patient through the communication module, the control module is used for triggering the voice and video module to carry out language reminding under the condition that the patient behavior is abnormal, diagnosis and treat are finished, or the patient temperature is abnormal, and under the condition that the patient mood needs to be pacified, the voice and video module is triggered to carry out mood pacifying, biological feedback and remote visiting can be achieved, and the robot has the higher man-machine interactive capacity and the intelligence level.

An apparatus designed to induce brainwave synchronization in order to reduce or eliminate anxiety attacks, prevent stress and achieve desired brainwave states is disclosed. In operation, the device uses amplitude and frequency characteristics of stored .wav files containing isochronic or other tones to generate signals that are transmitted to the user through a variety of emission techniques including vibration, electrical, photic, and audial. The signals imparted to the user's cranium tend to be mimicked or followed such that the user's brainwave state is altered by the transmission of the desired signals. In various embodiments, the device and system may also possess bio-feedback and electroencephalogram capabilities. The device records metrics and usage data through a communications link with the user's smartphone, tablet or other device.

The invention provides a heat pump type hydrotherapy instrument and a bio-feedback music colorful light physical hydrotherapy method. The heat pump type hydrotherapy instrument comprises a four-way valve connected with a compressor, a hot water unit, a cold water unit, an indoor air-conditioning unit, an outdoor regulating unit, and a public use unit. An electromagnetic water valve and a circulating water pump of a cold water tank and a hot water tank are connected through connecting pipes. Through changing the operating state of the electromagnetic valve, the equipment operates in the following seven states: air-conditioning refrigeration, air-conditioning heating, refrigeration water, heating water, air-conditioning refrigeration and hot water, air-conditioning heating and cold water and hydrotherapy instrument, wherein the temperatures of air-conditioning refrigeration, air-conditioning heating, cold water and hot water can be regulated respectively, and the instrument has the advantages of waste heat utilization and waste cold utilization. The instrument is more power-saving compared with a heat pump type air cooling water heater or a heat pump type air-conditioner. The instrument adopts the method for automatic detection of human body indicators and automatic regulation of hydrotherapy water temperature during the hydrotherapy process, and uses music and colorful light asauxiliary means to regulate the mental state of users, so as to rapidly achieve the purpose of hydrotherapy.

A health and fitness management system that employs an algorithm to determine suggested recommended actions for a user to improve their health and fitness. The system obtains a user's weight from a scale. The user is never informed of their weight. Other data can be collected and included when calculating a health index number. Base line data, such as age, ideal age, initial weight, current weight, ideal weight, etc. can be considered in the algorithm. Examples include the user's environment, sleep habits, exercise routines, medical records, and the like. The health index number is used to determine recommended actions, which can include changes to environments, routines, activities, etc. Data collection, the algorithm, and other features of the system can be provided by an Application operating on a portable computing device. Features of the portable computing device can be employed to automatically acquire data for the algorithm.

A health and fitness management system that employs an algorithm to determine suggested recommended actions for a user to improve their health and fitness. The system obtains a user's weight from a scale. The user is never informed of their weight. Other data can be collected and included when calculating a health index number. Base line data, such as age, ideal age, initial weight, current weight, ideal weight, etc. can be considered in the algorithm. Examples include the user's environment, sleep habits, exercise routines, medical records, and the like. The health index number is used to determine recommended actions, which can include changes to environments, routines, activities, etc. Data collection, the algorithm, and other features of the system can be provided by an Application operating on a portable computing device. Features of the portable computing device can be employed to automatically acquire data for the algorithm.

An apparatus and method for detecting and reducing bruxism is described. The method includes the placement of a pressure resistive (or piezoelectric) sensor on the skin above the temporalis muscle in order to detect grinding of the teeth based on movement of the temporalis muscle. Alternatively, a pressure resistor could be used in the ear. The pressure resistive sensor could be made of carbon-impregnated polyolefin. Once bruxism is detected, a patient is notified and uses bio-feedback to curtain the grinding of the teeth.

A health and fitness management system that employs an algorithm to determine suggested recommended actions for a user to improve their health and fitness. The system obtains a user's health indicating measurement from a respective acquisition device. The user is never informed of the acquired data. The health indicating measurement can include a heart / pulse rate, blood pressure measurement, weight, etc. Base line data (age, ideal age, initial weight, current weight, ideal weight, etc.) can be considered in the algorithm. Examples include the user's environment, sleep habits, exercise routines, medical records, and the like. The health index number is used to determine recommended actions, which can include changes to environments, routines, activities, etc. Data collection, the algorithm, and other features of the system can be provided by an Application operating on a portable computing device. Features of the portable computing device can be employed to automatically acquire data for the algorithm.

The present invention relates to device, system and method for providing bio-feedback to a user. The device comprises an interface (11) configured to obtain skin conductance measurements of a user and to output user instructions and bio-feedback information; and a processing unit (12) configured to generate user instructions indicating one or more actions to follow by the user, identify one or more galvanic skin response (GSR) storms in a skin conductance trace of the obtained skin conductance measurements, wherein a GSR storm is identified based on the number of peaks and / or the peak frequency in a time period having a duration in the range of 2 to 10 minutes, identify a latency of a predetermined duration without a further GSR storm after the end of an identified GSR storm, and generate, if at least one GSR storm followed by a latency has been identified, bio-feedback information providing bio-feedback related to the one or more actions followed by the user.

A device for preventing bruxism comprises a carrier (1) which is intended for receiving in a mouth of a user and which comprises at least a part of an electronic bio-feedback system. The bio-feedback system comprises at least one signal sensor (2) which is sensitive to electrical muscle signals and which is coupled to a control unit. The control unit is designed and adapted to generate a correcting stimulus via an electrode (2) when a muscle signal is detected above a predetermined threshold level. The bio-feedback system is herein provided with means for individually adjusting and storing the threshold level.

The present invention relates to device, system and method for providing bio-feedback to a user. The device comprises an interface (11) configured to obtain skin conductance measurements of a user and to output user instructions and bio-feedback information; and a processing unit (12) configured to generate user instructions indicating one or more actions to follow by the user, identify one or more galvanic skin response (GSR) storms in a skin conductance trace of the obtained skin conductance measurements, wherein a GSR storm is identified based on the number of peaks and / or the peak frequency in a time period having a duration in the range of 2 to 10 minutes, identify a latency of a predetermined duration without a further GSR storm after the end of an identified GSR storm, and generate, if at least one GSR storm followed by a latency has been identified, bio-feedback information providing bio-feedback related to the one or more actions followed by the user.

A throwing sleeve with visual biofeedback may be provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure may be comprised of a sleeve. The sleeve may be comprised of a plurality of segments forming a single, internal passageway with at least one opening. A first opening may be configured to receive an object (e.g., baseball or softball) into the internal passageway of the sleeve. A second opening may be configured to receive a user's hand. Embodiments may further comprise a means for securing the user's hand within the internal passageway of the sleeve. Still further, embodiments may comprise at least one stripe running parallel to an edge of each of the plurality of segments.

The invention discloses an intelligent knee joint neuromuscular evaluation control system. Electrodes adopted by the system need to meet the following conditions: comfort, sensitivity and intelligence. In the comfort, in consideration of the application scene of daily life activities, the system can be used for a long time, so that the electrodes need to be attached to the surface of a human body, and the conditions of skin allergy, shedding and the like cannot be caused. In the sensitivity, electromyographic signals or joint movement positions need to be collected in real time, and therefore the requirement for the sensitivity is high. In the intelligence, the electrodes need to have signal receiving and transmitting functions, and real-time collection of biological signals and real-time stimulation based on biological feedback are achieved. According to the system, the real-time action mode and the muscle movement condition of a patient are compared with a normal database, an electrical stimulation prescription is intelligently generated according to a result and is timely output to a stimulation electrode, proper electrical stimulation is given at proper time, and the electrical stimulation prescription is timely changed according to different action modes of the patient.

An apparatus and method for detecting and reducing bruxism is described. The method includes the placement of a pressure resistive (or piezoelectric) sensor on the skin above the temporalis muscle in order to detect grinding of the teeth based on movement of the temporalis muscle. Alternatively, a pressure resistor could be used in the ear. The pressure resistive sensor could be made of carbon-impregnated polyolefin with spacers between a plurality of layers of the carbon-impregnated polyolefin. Once bruxism is detected, a patient is notified and uses bio-feedback to curtain the grinding of the teeth.

A stimulator and a method of controlling the stimulator are provided. The method includes determining a waveform of a stimulus signal for a target, based on biological feedback of the target responding to a first stimulus signal, calculating bioimpedance of the target based on a voltage waveform measured by applying the stimulus signal with the determined waveform to the target, and determining anoperating voltage of the stimulator based on the determined waveform and the calculated bioimpedance.

A health and fitness management system utilizing an algorithm to suggest actions to improve a user's health and fitness. The system obtains a user's health indicating measurement from a respective acquisition device. The user is never informed of the acquired data. The health indicating measurement can include a heart / pulse rate, blood pressure measurement, weight, blood sugar level, etc. Base line data (age, ideal age, initial weight, current weight, ideal weight, etc.) can be considered in the algorithm. Examples include the user's environment, sleep habits, exercise routines, medical records, and the like. The health index number is used to determine recommended actions, which can include changes to environments, routines, activities, etc. Data collection, the algorithm, and other features of the system can be provided by an Application operating on a portable computing device. Features of the portable computing device can be employed to automatically acquire data for the algorithm.

An apparatus and method for detecting and reducing bruxism is described. The method includes the placement of a pressure resistive (or piezoelectric) sensor on the skin above the temporalis muscle in order to detect grinding of the teeth based on movement of the temporalis muscle. Alternatively, a pressure resistor could be used in the ear. The pressure resistive sensor could be made of carbon-impregnated polyolefin. Once bruxism is detected, a patient is notified and uses bio-feedback to curtain the grinding of the teeth.

An apparatus designed to induce brainwave synchronization in order to reduce or eliminate anxiety attacks, prevent stress and achieve desired brainwave states is disclosed. In operation, the device uses amplitude and frequency characteristics of stored .wav files containing isochronic or other tones to generate signals that are transmitted to the user through a variety of emission techniques including vibration, electrical, photic, and audial. The signals imparted to the user's cranium tend to be mimicked or followed such that the user's brainwave state is altered by the transmission of the desired signals. In various embodiments, the device and system may also possess bio-feedback and electroencephalogram capabilities. The device records metrics and usage data through a communications link with the user's smartphone, tablet or other device.

The invention discloses a non-contact type biological feedback training method and relates to a biological feedback training method based on a non-contact type wireless biosensor and real-time monitoring of respiratory waves and heartbeat waves. The non-contact type biological feedback training method comprises the steps that when using a system, a patient or a trainer first starts a biological feedback training software on a computer or a smart phone, places the non-contact type wireless biosensor in front or at the back of himself and then clicks on a training starting button to begin the biological feedback training. A wireless ultra wide band impulse transmission receiver is utilized and is in combination with a digital signal processing module to monitor variations of physiological signal including respiratory signals and heartbeat signals, and the variations are input into biological feedback training software programs, so as to form a complete feedback system.