Pet Collar Vibration Control for Autonomic State Modulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack effective ways to modulate and balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system to achieve specific health states or conditions, such as calmness, focus, or performance, especially in a dynamic and personalized manner.

Innovation Solution

The system employs transcutaneous vibratory outputs with variable parameters like pitch and intensity, generated by a processor in response to user input and physiological data, to assist in reaching and maintaining target states, using a combination of sine wave-shaped envelopes and wave patterns to deliver tailored stimulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If transcutaneous vibratory output is used to modulate the autonomic nervous system, then the ability to achieve specific health states (calmness, focus, performance) is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for variable parameter control and real-time feedback processing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to achieve specific health statesVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control of vibratory parameters (frequency, amplitude, duration) that can be adjusted in real-time based on physiological feedback. The system transitions from static vibration patterns to dynamically adaptable patterns that respond to user physiological states, enabling modulation of the autonomic nervous system to achieve specific health states while managing complexity through algorithmic control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates real-time physiological feedback mechanisms that monitor user responses and automatically adjust vibratory output parameters. This closed-loop feedback system enables the device to adapt to individual user needs and physiological states, improving versatility while automating the complexity of parameter adjustment through sensor-based control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If personalized and dynamic modulation is implemented, then the effectiveness of achieving target states is improved, but the use of energy increases due to continuous processing and adjustment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of achieving target statesVSAvoiduse of energy

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic vibratory patterns with varying frequencies and durations that are optimized for different physiological states. By using rhythmic, periodic stimulation rather than continuous vibration, the system achieves effective autonomic nervous system modulation while reducing overall energy consumption through intermittent operation cycles

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes vibratory parameters (frequency, amplitude, pulse duration) based on detected physiological states and response to previous stimulation. This parameter adaptation allows the device to maintain effectiveness across different user conditions while optimizing energy usage by adjusting intensity levels rather than operating at maximum power continuously

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This approach allows for personalized and dynamic modulation of the autonomic nervous system, effectively helping users achieve and maintain desired states like calmness, focus, or performance by adjusting vibratory outputs based on real-time feedback and data analysis.

Implementation Method 1

a transducer configured to emit a transcutaneous vibratory output determined by the processor, the transcutaneous vibratory output comprising a perceived pitch, a perceived beat, and a perceived intensity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS20220001135A1Method and system of a pet product with transcutaneous vibratory output

Publication Date: 2022.01.06 APOLLO NEUROSCIENCE INC

AI summary

Certain pet products, such as collar, halters, pet beds, and the like, may be adapted to provide transcutaneous vibratory output. A device adapted to be worn by a non-human animal may include i) at least one of a collar or a harness structured to fit the non-human animal; and ii) at least one transducer located at least partially within the at least one collar or harness and structured to deliver a transcutaneous vibratory output to the non-human animal, the transcutaneous vibratory output having variable parameters comprising a perceived pitch, a perceived beat, and a perceived intensity.