Posts Tagged ‘patent’
Enhancing 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 MoreFlash back: Key patent for the personalized display of health information
Today we highlight a prescient digital health patent by Health Hero Network, now part of the Bosch Group (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,555,436: Personalized display of health information Assignee(s): Health Hero Network, Inc. Inventor(s): Stephen J. Brown Technology Category: Neuro-monitoring Issue Date: June…
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…
Read MoreMonitoring physiological and health data via non-contact sensors: Key neurotechnology patent #33
Today we discuss a neurotech patent very relevant to non-contact neuromonitoring sensors (as an alternative to skin-contact electrodes), which may play an important role in measuring brain activity in the near future. U.S. Patent No. 7,485,095: Measurement and analysis of trends in physiological and/or health data Inventor(s): Vladimir Shusterman Technology Category: Hybrid Issue Date: February…
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