Non-invasive Brain Interface for Anti-Priming Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neurofeedback technologies, such as EEG and fMRI, are limited in their ability to provide effective neural feedback in normal life and work environments due to form factor limitations and discomfort, and fail to address priming effects caused by third parties, which often occur in everyday situations.
Innovation Solution
A non-invasive anti-priming system that includes a brain interface assembly for detecting brain activity using optical or magnetic measurements, processing circuitry to identify negative mental states, and a biofeedback assembly to provide alerts and promote positive mental states through vibrational, audio, or visual signals, enabling users to be aware of and counteract negative priming effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If EEG and fMRI are used for neurofeedback, then brain activity can be detected, but the devices are bulky, uncomfortable, and cannot be used in normal life environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of brain activity detection from bulky EEG/fMRI equipment and implements it using miniaturized optical sensors and cameras that can be worn as headbands or integrated into everyday devices, enabling portability while maintaining detection capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional electrical EEG sensors with optical measurement systems that use light-based sensors and cameras to detect brain activity, eliminating the need for conductive gels and direct skin contact while improving comfort and ease of use
2Productivity
If priming effects are used in advertising and communication, then consumer behavior can be influenced, but the consumer is unaware of being manipulated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements real-time feedback systems that monitor brain activity and provide immediate notifications to consumers when they are exposed to priming effects, enabling them to become aware of manipulation and adjust their behavior accordingly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses detected brain activity patterns to predict when a consumer is about to be influenced by priming effects and provides advance warning through notifications, allowing the consumer to take corrective action before the manipulation takes effect
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows users to be aware of and counteract negative mental states induced by external stimuli, promoting better emotional regulation and decision-making by providing personalized neural feedback in a portable and comfortable manner, effectively addressing priming effects in everyday environments.
Implementation Method 1
the non-invasive brain interface assembly is an optical measurement assembly... at least one detector configured for detecting energy from a brain of the user
Implementation Method 2
the non-invasive brain interface assembly is a magnetic measurement assembly... at least one detector configured for detecting energy from a brain of the user
Data Source
AI summary
A non-invasive system and method are provided. Brain activity of a user is detected using a non-invasive brain interface when the user is exposed to an external stimulus. The user is determined to be negatively primed by the external stimulus based on the detected brain activity. An alert that the user is being negatively primed by the external stimulus is automatically provided. A tagged training session may be automatically provided to the user in response determining that the user has a negative mental state, thereby promoting a positive mental state of the user. A training session list containing the tagged training session may be automatically modified based on the determined mental state of the user.