Dynamic Neuromodulatory Graphics for Non-Invasive Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for neural coding and neuromodulation require expensive equipment and limited laboratory settings, restricting accessibility and applicability, and impose burdens on patients due to time-consuming therapies that hinder concurrent task performance.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for generating dynamic neuromodulatory composite images using visual neuromodulatory codes, adapted to produce therapeutic or performance-enhancing effects, through iterative processes involving sensor feedback and machine learning, allowing for low-cost, non-invasive therapy delivery on user devices like smartphones or virtual reality headsets, integrated with displayable content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional neuromodulation equipment is used, then therapeutic effects are achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses computational models and algorithms to generate visual neuromodulatory codes that replicate the therapeutic effects of conventional neuromodulation equipment. Instead of using complex physical stimulation devices, the system creates visual patterns that copy and induce similar neurological responses through the visual cortex, thereby achieving therapeutic effects with simple display devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical/electrical stimulation systems with optical/visual stimulation systems. Conventional neuromodulation typically uses electrical currents or magnetic fields, but this invention substitutes those mechanical/physical systems with visual patterns displayed on screens, eliminating the need for complex medical equipment while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.
2Reliability
If conventional neuromodulation therapy is delivered, then neurological responses are produced, but patient burden increases due to time-consuming procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous therapeutic action by allowing patients to view visual neuromodulatory codes integrated into their daily digital content consumption. Instead of requiring dedicated therapy sessions, the system continuously delivers therapeutic visual patterns through smartphones, tablets, or computers during normal activities, eliminating idle therapy time and maintaining neurological effects throughout the day.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary adaptation by customizing visual neuromodulatory codes based on individual patient characteristics and responses before full therapy delivery. Through initial assessment and iterative optimization, the system pre-configures personalized visual patterns that require minimal adjustment during actual therapy, reducing the time needed for each session while maintaining effective neurological responses.
3Reliability
If conventional neuromodulation equipment is used, then controlled stimulation is achieved, but accessibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the therapeutic system universal by using common electronic display devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs) that most people already own. Instead of requiring specialized medical equipment, the system leverages universally available technology to deliver controlled neuromodulation therapy, thereby dramatically increasing accessibility while maintaining stimulation control through software-based visual pattern generation.
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
Enables immediate and sustained therapeutic responses, such as reduced pain or anxiety, while allowing patients to perform other tasks, broadening treatment access and enhancing neurological, psychiatric, and hormonal therapies with increased efficiency and reduced burden.
Implementation Method 1
visual neurons respond preferentially to some stimuli over others. This discovery has led to the study of neural coding, which is a neuroscience field concerned with characterizing the relationship between a stimulus and neuronal responses. Stimulation with light of various colors and frequencies has been shown to affect mood, diminish pain, and possibly reduce plaque formation in Alzheimer's patients.
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AI summary
Systems and methods to provide dynamic neuromodulatory composite images adapted to produce physiological responses having therapeutic or performance-enhancing effects. One or more adapted visual neuromodulatory codes are retrieved, the one or more adapted visual neuromodulatory codes being adapted to produce physiological responses having therapeutic or performance-enhancing effects. The one or more adapted visual neuromodulatory codes are combined with displayable content to form one or more dynamic neuromodulatory composite images. The one or more dynamic neuromodulatory composite images are output to an electronic display of a user device.