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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140210709 | BIO SIGNAL BASED MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATIONS - Techniques for providing bio signal based mobile device applications are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bio signal based mobile device applications includes a bio signal sensor (e.g., biosensor) or multiple biosensors (e.g., multiple biosensors for EEG detection, or multiple biosensors that can each detect different types of bio signals), a bio signal processing unit, the mobile device, and a software application(s) that utilize the bio signal information for various applications (e.g., practical applications, entertainment applications, social networking applications, and/or other applications). | 07-31-2014 |
20130237867 | MODULAR USER-EXCHANGEABLE ACCESSORY FOR BIO-SIGNAL CONTROLLED MECHANISM - Modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism. In some embodiments, a biosensor and a feedback mechanism is disclosed. In some embodiments, a modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism includes detecting bio-signal using a bio-sensor; and sending a control signal to a modular user-exchangeable accessory for bio-signal controlled mechanism. In some embodiments, the biosensor is connected to a headset, wherein the modular user-exchangeable accessory is attachable to the headset. In some embodiments, the modular user-exchangeable accessory is shaped to resemble an animal ear. | 09-12-2013 |
20130211276 | SENSORY-EVOKED POTENTIAL (SEP) CLASSIFICATION/DETECTION IN THE TIME DOMAIN - Techniques are disclosed for sensory-evoked potential (SEPs, e.g., visual-evoked potentials) signal detection/classification by synchronizing EEG to the repeated presentation of sensory stimuli in the time domain. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples, generates a stimulus-locked EEG and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. In some embodiments, no prior knowledge about the update pattern (such as the flashing frequency of a visual stimulus) of the stimulus and no prior knowledge about an individual user's EEG pattern are required. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211226 | DRY ELECTRODE DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material. | 08-15-2013 |
20130066184 | CONTOURED ELECTRODE - A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode and a sensor headset are disclosed. A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode that also includes a conductive fabric is also disclosed. In some embodiments, a contoured bioelectrical signal sensor is provided that includes an electrode set and is connected to a holder that is connected to a headset. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066183 | ACTIVE DRY SENSOR MODULE FOR MEASUREMENT OF BIOELECTRICITY - An active dry sensor module for measurement of bioelectricity is disclosed. The active dry sensor module of the present invention excludes the use of a conductive gel, thereby not supplying unpleasantness and discomfort to a reagent and preventing the interference of the signal due to a noise component. Further, the active dry sensor module of the present invention amplifies the biomedical signal to a desired level, thereby precisely and easily measuring the biomedical signal. | 03-14-2013 |
20130039509 | AUDIO HEADSET WITH BIO-SIGNAL SENSORS - An audio headset with bio-signal sensors is provided. In some embodiments, an audio headset that includes one or more electroencephalography (EEG) sensors is provided. | 02-14-2013 |
20120295589 | BIO SIGNAL BASED MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATIONS - Techniques for providing bio signal based mobile device applications are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bio signal based mobile device applications includes a bio signal sensor (e.g., biosensor) or multiple biosensors (e.g., multiple biosensors for EEG detection, or multiple biosensors that can each detect different types of bio signals), a bio signal processing unit, the mobile device, and a software application(s) that utilize the bio signal information for various applications (e.g., practical applications, entertainment applications, social networking applications, and/or other applications). | 11-22-2012 |
20120250197 | LOW LEAKAGE ESD STRUCTURE FOR NON-CONTACT BIO-SIGNAL SENSORS - Various techniques for providing a low leakage electrostatic discharge (ESD) structure for non-contact bio-signal sensors are disclosed. In some embodiments, a low leakage ESD structure for a capacitive bio-sensor includes a unity gain buffer, and an ESD protection circuit connected to the unity gain buffer, in which the ESD protection circuit includes a diode connected across an input and an output of the unity gain buffer, and in which a voltage range for the ESD protection circuit is configurable. | 10-04-2012 |
20120245450 | DRY ELECTRODE DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material. | 09-27-2012 |
20120220889 | EEG CONTROL OF DEVICES USING SENSORY EVOKED POTENTIALS - An EEG control of devices using Sensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs) (e.g., visually-evoked potentials), is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples; generates a stimulus locked average signal using the plurality of EEG signal samples; and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. | 08-30-2012 |
20120197092 | DRY SENSOR EEG/EMG AND MOTION SENSING SYSTEM FOR SEIZURE DETECTION AND MONITORING - A dry sensor EEG/EMG and motion sensing system for seizure detection and monitoring is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can measure a user's EEG/EMG and motor activity, automatically detect an epileptic seizure and perform actions, such as triggering an alarm and/or turning off the provoking stimulation. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be used to continuously monitor and store a user's EEG/EMG and motor activity for doctor evaluation. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be mounted directly on a user's head using active dry EEG sensors. In some embodiments, a system for seizure detection/monitoring is provided that can be mounted into/onto a pair of glasses (e.g., 3D glasses), and the user's eyes can be automatically covered by the glasses if a seizure is detected. | 08-02-2012 |
20110040202 | SENSORY-EVOKED POTENTIAL (SEP) CLASSIFICATION/DETECTION IN THE TIME DOMAIN - Techniques are disclosed for sensory-evoked potential (SEPs, e.g., visual-evoked potentials) signal detection/classification by synchronizing EEG to the repeated presentation of sensory stimuli in the time domain. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples, generates a stimulus-locked EEG and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. In some embodiments, no prior knowledge about the update pattern (such as the flashing frequency of a visual stimulus) of the stimulus and no prior knowledge about an individual user's EEG pattern are required. | 02-17-2011 |
20090281408 | Dry Electrode Device and Method of Assembly - An electrode set is disclosed that has two separable parts including an assembled base with printed circuit board basement, biasing member and top cover and an electrode. The basement and top cover may be made by metal or conductive material. | 11-12-2009 |