Posts Tagged ‘brain data’
Fully concentrated on task at hand? Then your computer won’t distract you
— Today we highlight a fascinating patent by IBM that leverages brain monitoring (including EEG feedback) to suppress distracting notifications–hopefully such a system will become available soon!
Read MoreThe state of intelligent wearable monitor systems and methods: Key neurotechnology patent #40
Today we highlight a 2011 patent by Dartmouth College, The National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services, aimed at fine-tuning treatment of Parkinson’s disease, stroke and other diseases affecting motor function. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No.…
Read MoreEnhancing cognition via brain training with a visual emphasis: Key neurotechnology patent #38
Today we highlight a 2010 patent assigned to Posit Science Corporation, the developer of BrainHQ brain training system. (As mentioned, we are featuring foundational Pervasive Neurotech patents, from older to newer by issue date, to get a better glimpse into emerging trends) U.S. Patent No. 7,773,097: Visual emphasis for cognitive training exercises Assignee(s): Posit Science Corporation Inventor(s):…
Read MoreNext: Increasing neuroplasticity via neuroimaging-enhanced brain stimulation
Today we highlight a very thought-provoking (pun intended) patent by Advanced Neuromodulation Systems. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,756,584: Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Inventor(s): W. Douglas Sheffield, Andrew…
Read MoreThe leading-edge in brain stimulation and neuromodulation: Key Neurotech Patent #36
Today we discuss a key brain stimulation patent by Brainlab AG. U.S. Patent No. 7,711,431: Method and device for stimulating the brain Assignee(s): Brainlab AG Inventor(s): Philip Tanner, Thomas Bauch Technology Category: Transcranial Stimulation Issue Date: May 4, 2010 SharpBrains’ Take: One of the fundamental parameters that must be determined during brain stimulation treatment is the quantity or amount…
Read MoreEnabling deep, focused transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): Key neurotechnology patent #34
Today we are sharing a key 2009 patent, assigned to Stanford University, that enables the stimulation of deeper structures of the brain without overwhelming superficial structures that are not the focus of treatment. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,520,848: Robotic apparatus for…
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