Headset for vestibular stimulation in virtual environments
November 6, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesVestibular stimulation method Method of evaluating the vestibular system Apparatus and method for determining the presence of vestibular perilymph fistulae and other abnormal coupling between the air-filled middle ear and the fluid-filled inner ear Hearing aid headband support Bone-conductive stereo headphones Head tracking apparatus EEG headpiece with disposable electrodes and apparatus and system and method for use therewith Virtual-reality positional input and display system Helmet mounting device and system Method for neurostimulation for pain alleviation InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 187759 filed on 11/06/1998US Classes:600/587, Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body600/595, Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.)607/139Head-supportedExaminersPrimary: Hindenburg, MaxAssistant: Marmor, II, Charles Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 005/103AbstractA headset to accompany virtual reality units which provides a user the sensation of motion by vestibular stimulation. A fixed or adjustable device positions conductors on the forehead and mastoid regions of the user's head capable of receiving computer generated electrical currents that may be synchronized to audio or video displays to enhance the effect of virtual environments by causing dysequilibrium and a resulting sensation of motion therein.Field of SearchEye or testing by visual stimulusEar or testing by auditory stimulus Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) Promoting auditory function Producing aural effects by stimulation External auditory canal Inner ear (e.g., cochlea) Electrical energy applicator Head-supported IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display) | |
