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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7878968 | Sensory developmental cap A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stor... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7749155 | Digital sound relaxation and sleep-inducing system and method In one embodiment, an improved-customizability digital sound relaxation system having a sound card receiving port and a collectable sound card are cooperative to play prerecorded natural or other sounds by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7717842 | Apparatus and method for generating pulsating noise in audio device An apparatus and method for generating pulsating noise in an audio device are provided. The apparatus and method mix audio signals processed by an audio play operation with pulsating noise generated by a pulsating noise generator if a brain wave induction mode is se... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7674224 | Method for incorporating brain wave entrainment into sound production A method for incorporating brain wave entrainment into an audio composition by selectively modulating musical elements within the composition. The invention provides a way to specify and modulate individual frequency components in an audio composition, according to ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7637859 | Sleeping mode accessory A device for inducing a target physiological state in a user may include a portable device including at least one receiver for receiving measurement data indicative of a current physiological state of the user, a processing unit for processing the received measureme... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7510521 | Sound and heartbeat playback system Certain aspects of the invention may be found in a sound and heartbeat playback system that selectively generates and/or plays back sounds and/or heartbeats that mimic a natural mother's sounds and heartbeats. In this regard, the generation of heartbeat or other soo... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7485086 | Rocking mechanism for children with associated sounds An infant rocking assembly includes a base, a sound-producing device for playing a soundtrack to produce a sound pattern, a top member which is movably mounted on the base and supports an infant-supporting structure such as a carrier seat or stroller, and a motor fo... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7354380 | Heart rate monitor for controlling entertainment devices Described is a motivational fitness device, which controls the audio output of a television or audio component in response to the heart rate. The user must exercise in their specific heart rate target training range to keep their entertainment device turned on at an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354395 | Methods and apparatus for acoustical stimulation of the brain A method and apparatus is presented for acoustically stimulating the brain by generating primary and secondary acoustical signals having differing characteristics. The signal differential thereby creates a tertiary signal or third wave. A user is able to interactive... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350522 | Scanning method for applying ultrasonic acoustic data to the human neural cortex A method for creating sensory experiences operates by scanning the acoustical signal across the human neural cortex to create the desired sensory perceptions. The acoustic signal is scanned in a predetermined pattern. The pattern is then modified to fill in spaces i... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7311658 | Method and system providing a fundamental musical interval for heart rate variability synchronization A broad method consisting of the composition and creation of music wherein musical cues are contained for the purpose of synchronizing the breathing cycle with a 5.88 second musical interval for the purpose of synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle with the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304276 | Thick film heater integrated with low temperature components and method of making the same A thick film heater is shown wherein the thick film resistive circuit, as the heating element, is applied directly to a target object to be heated for very low temperature applications. The thick film used is polymer-based (preferably epoxy). The thick film resistiv... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302234 | Portable interference-generating device for use in a CDMA mobile testing A portable interference-generating device for inducing desired frame error characteristics, such as desired frame error patterns and rates, at a mobile unit receiving a carrier signal having at least one data channel having a plurality of data frames. The induced fr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290501 | System and method for relaxing laying hen A system for producing a sound having a certain frequency range to maintain laying hens in stable and comfortable conditions. includes a basic wave generator for generating a pair of first basic waves having the same phase and a pair of second basic waves having opp... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7255672 | Method of presenting audible and visual cues for synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external timing reference for purposes of synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle with the breathing cycle The invention consists of a broad method of presenting audible and visual cues for synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external timing reference for purposes of synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle with the breathing cycle, thereby achieving coherenc... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7251957 | Musical jewelry apparatus A musical jewelry apparatus is disclosed. The musical jewelry apparatus comprises a front member, a rear member, a hinge member, a musical and a power source. The hinge member is partially disposed on a portion of the front member and a portion of the rear member; a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244256 | Electrosurgical device with adhesive-free insulating piece and method of making same An electrosurgical device having an electrode and an insulating piece such as a ceramic insulator is disclosed. The electrode includes an active surface for ablating and/or coagulating tissue in an electrosurgical procedure. The insulating piece surrounds the active... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207935 | Method for playing music in real-time synchrony with the heartbeat and a device for the use thereof A method and device for presenting music to a patient in real time synchrony with relation to every single pulse of the patient's heartbeat, thereby inducing an enjoyable and relaxing sensation. A digitized electric signal representative of the patient's heartbeat i... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7179218 | Sleep guidance system and related methods A sleep efficiency monitor and methods for pacing and leading a sleeper through an optimal sleep pattern. Embodiments of the present invention include a physiological characteristic monitor for monitoring the sleep stages of a sleeper, a sensory stimulus generator f... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177672 | Coding heart rate information The invention relates to an arrangement for coding heart rate information, comprising means (600A, 600B) for measuring a person's heart beat intervals and means for storing (648) the measured heart beat interval information. The arrangement comp... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166070 | Method and apparatus for acoustical stimulation of the brain A method and apparatus is presented for acoustically stimulating the brain by generating primary and secondary acoustical signals having differing characteristics. The signal differential thereby creates a tertiary signal or third wave. A user is able to interactive... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163512 | Method and apparatus for facilitating physiological coherence and autonomic balance Method and apparatus for determining the state of entrainment between biological systems which exhibit oscillatory behavior such as heart rhythms, respiration, blood pressure waves and low frequency brain waves based on a determination of heart rate variability (HRV... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7155285 | Apparatus for inducing energies of alpha rhythm to the human body Alpha rhythm brain waves are related to mental and physical relaxation and healing. Based on the studies of bionics, this invention relates to inducing oscillatory alpha rhythm to the human body, and relates to the means of the alpha rhythm machine applied to human ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141028 | Apparatus, system, and method for creating an individually, balanceable environment of sound and light An system, apparatus, and method are disclosed for therapeutic light and sound, comprising the steps of exposing a user to spectral light and laterally directed sound and adjusting the manner of exposure sufficient to elicit a desired autonomic nervous response.... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7108654 | Method and apparatus for applying frequency vibrations therapeutically This invention relates to a method and apparatus for applying Frequency Vibrations of Sound and Light (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “FVSL”) to a user for the administration of therapeutic treatment including relaxation and other benefits. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7081085 | EEG feedback controlled sound therapy for tinnitus An automated method for treating tinnitus by habituation through use of neurological feedback, comprising the steps of connecting a subject through a set of attached headphones to an electronic sound player that is connected to a PC workstation presenting sound exam... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7079659 | Sound generating apparatus and method, sound generating space and sound, each provided for significantly increasing cerebral blood flows of persons In a sound generating apparatus, a sound generating space, a sound, and a method for generating a sound, a sound is generated which has a frequency within a first frequency range beyond a predetermined audible frequency range and up to a predetermined maximum freque... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7041049 | Sleep guidance system and related methods A sleep efficiency monitor and methods for pacing and leading a sleeper through an optimal sleep pattern. Embodiments of the present invention include a physiological characteristic monitor for monitoring the sleep stages of a sleeper, a sensory stimulus generator f... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025594 | Method and system for reproducing a progressive or regressive pattern of sonic variations The present invention relates to a system and method for increasing the cognitive function in a fetus. The system transmits a pattern of sonic variations to the fetus. The pattern of sonic variations is formed of a plurality of sequences of tones in which each seque... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6984202 | Apparatus for reducing stress A method and apparatus for relaxing and reducing stress in an individual is disclosed. The method involves exposing the individual to combined music, preferably anxiolitic music, and randomly selected voiceover. The apparatus comprises a system, suitable for perform... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6954196 | System and method for reconciling multiple inputs The present invention is directed to a system and method of reconciling multiple control inputs to a processor and controlling an output in an interface. The method provides a degraded output response when the control inputs are asserted simultaneously, and provides... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6939288 | Auditory therapy system for impacting the nervous system of a living organism A method of influencing the body has the steps of registering physical parameter biopotentials, transforming and processing of obtained data to calculate a biosignal characteristic generalized parameter, transforming the biosignal characteristic generalized paramete... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936000 | Process and apparatus for selecting or designing products having content-free sound outputs A process and apparatus for selecting or designing a product, such as a muffler, having a complex, content-free sound output which is less stressful or more pleasing. The process includes the steps of sensing at least one physiological response of a subject (21 | 08/30/2005 |
| 6897781 | Electronic patient monitor and white noise source According to a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electronic patient monitor for use in reducing the risk of decubitus ulcers. The monitor utilizes a separate sensor which senses the position of the patient in the bed or chair for purposes of determining whe... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6884256 | Multiple-effect health device A health device includes: a far-infrared massaging device for a user's leaning, seating or lying thereon and for intimately radiating far-infrared rays towards the user to improve the user's blood circulation and metabolism for enhancing his or her health; and a jux... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6846284 | Method and apparatus for treatment of mono-frequency tinnitus Reciprocal noise cancellation of a patient's mono-frequency tinnitus tone is achieved utilizing an externally generated tone which is subjectively defined by a mono-frequency tinnitus patient to match his/her tinnitus tone in frequency and amplitude. An externally g... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843765 | Apparatus for generating composite wave to reaction point In an apparatus of stimulating a reaction point of a human body by a certain frequency signal, where frequencies respectively matching with organs are different and the matching frequencies are different in accordance with conditions of disease, a signal generating ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6718044 | Fetal communication apparatus A fetal communication device includes a wireless microphone for transmitting audio signals to be communicated to the baby. The communication device includes a rigid housing adapted for a comfortable fit to the mothers abdomen. The communication device also includes ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6702767 | Multisensory stimulation system and method A multisensory stimulation system and method of use. The system includes a housing articulate on a support so as to align a marked viewport with an individual. The housing defines a viewing chamber which is an extension of a reflective light and image opt... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6656137 | Vestibular and RAS enhancing device Structure providing sessions of a prolonged spinning therapeutic modality that affects the biological occupant therein stimulating, exercising and strengthening the occupant's R.A.S in combination with other stimuli that affect the organism with different... | 12/02/2003 |
