- US Patents On Subliminal Suggestion & Mind Control
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- Note - These are just a portion of the patents available
on the net which deal with mind control, mental and emotional influencing,
perception engineering and brain functioning performed remotely and/or
directly through the electronic media and other venues and methods of application.
Keep in mind these are patents filed in the public domain. Unknown and
black ops technology created within the military industrial complex obviously
remain hidden. Clearly, the ability to control the mental processes, attitudes,
fears and perceptions of mass America is clearly far more advanced than
the average American understands...or would like to believe. -JR
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- Nervous System Manipulation by EM Fields from Monitors
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- Loos, Hendricus
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- Abstract: Physiological effects have been observed in
a human subject in response to stimulation of the skin with weak electromagnetic
fields that are pulsed with certain frequencies near 1/2 Hz or 2.4 Hz,
such as to excite a sensory resonance. Many computer monitors and TV tubes,
when displaying pulsed images, emit pulsed electromagnetic fields of sufficient
amplitudes to cause such excitation. It is therefore possible to manipulate
the nervous system of a subject by pulsing images displayed on a nearby
computer monitor or TV set. For the latter, the image pulsing may be embedded
in the program material, or it may be overlaid by modulating a video stream,
either as an RF signal or as a video signal. The image displayed on a computer
monitor may be pulsed effectively by a simple computer program. For certain
monitors, pulsed electromagnetic fields capable of exciting sensory resonances
in nearby subjects may be generated even as the displayed images are pulsed
with subliminal intensity. USP # 6,488,617 (December 3, 2002)
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- Method and Device for Producing a Desired Brain State
Katz, Bruce
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- Abstract ~ A method and device for the production of
a desired brain state in an individual contain means for monitoring and
analyzing the brain state while a set of one or more magnets produce fields
that alter this state. A computational system alters various parameters
of the magnetic fields in order to close the gap between the actual and
desired brain state. This feedback process operates continuously until
the gap is minimized and/or removed. USP # 6,487,531 (November 26, 2002)
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- Signal Injection Coupling into the Human Vocal Tract
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- Tosaya, Carol
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- Abstract ~ A means and method are provided for enhancing
or replacing the natural excitation of the human vocal tract by artificial
excitation means, wherein the artificially created acoustics present additional
spectral, temporal, or phase data useful for (1) enhancing the machine
recognition robustness of audible speech or (2) enabling more robust machine-recognition
of relatively inaudible mouthed or whispered speech. The artificial excitation
(a) may be arranged to be audible or inaudible, (b) may be designed to
be non-interfering with another user's similar means, (c) may be used in
one or both of a vocal content-enhancement mode or a complimentary vocal
tract-probing mode, and/or (d) may be used for the recognition of audible
or inaudible continuous speech or isolated spoken commands. USP # 6,430,443
(August 6, 2002)
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- Method and Apparatus for Treating Auditory Hallucinations
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- Karell, Manuel
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- Abstract ~ Stimulating one or more vestibulocochlear
nerves or cochlea or cochlear regions will treat, prevent and control auditory
hallucinations. USP # 6,426,919 (July 30, 2002)
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- Portable and Hand-Held Device for Making Humanly Audible
Sounds...
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- Gerosa, William
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- Abstract ~ A portable and hand-held device for making
humanly audible sounds responsive to the detecting of ultrasonic sounds.
The device includes a hand-held housing and circuitry that is contained
in the housing. The circuitry includes a microphone that receives the ultrasonic
sound, a first low voltage audio power amplifier that strengthens the signal
from the microphone, a second low voltage audio power amplifier that further
strengthens the signal from the first low voltage audio power amplifier,
a 7-stage ripple carry binary counter that lowers the frequency of the
signal from the second low voltage audio power amplifier so as to be humanly
audible, a third low voltage audio power amplifier that strengthens the
signal from the 7-stage ripple carry binary counter, and a speaker that
generates a humanly audible sound from the third low voltage audio power
amplifier. USP # 6,292,688 (September 18, 2001)
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- Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Neurological Response
to Emotion-Inducing Stimuli
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- Patton, Richard
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- Abstract ~ A method of determining the extent of the
emotional response of a test subject to stimului having a time-varying
visual content, for example, an advertising presentation. The test subject
is positioned to observe the presentation for a given duration, and a path
of communication is established between the subject and a brain wave detector/analyzer.
The intensity component of each of at least two different brain wave frequencies
is measured during the exposure, and each frequency is associated with
a particular emotion. While the subject views the presentation, periodic
variations in the intensity component of the brain waves of each of the
particular frequencies selected is measured. The change rates in the intensity
at regular periods during the duration are also measured. The intensity
change rates are then used to construct a graph of plural coordinate points,
and these coordinate points graphically establish the composite emotional
reaction of the subject as the presentation continues. USP # 6,258,022
(July 10,2001)
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- Behavior Modification
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- Rose, John
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- Abstract ~ Behavior modification of a human subject takes
place under hypnosis, when the subject is in a relaxed state. A machine
plays back a video or audio recording, during which the subject is instructed
to activate a device to create a perceptible stimulation which is linked,
through the hypnosis, with a visualization of enhanced or improved performance.
After the hypnosis, the user can reactivate the device at will, whenever
the improved performance, such as an improved sporting performance, is
desired. This will again create the perceptible stimulation and thus induce
the required visualization. USP # 6,239,705 (May 29,2001)
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- Intra-Oral Electronic Tracking Device
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- Glen, Jeffrey
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- Abstract ~ An improved stealthy, non-surgical, biocompatable
electronic tracking device is provided in which a housing is placed intraorally.
The housing contains microcircuitry. The microcircuitry comprises a receiver,
a passive mode to active mode activator, a signal decoder for determining
positional fix, a transmitter, an antenna, and a power supply. Optionally,
an amplifier may be utilized to boost signal strength. The power supply
energizes the receiver. Upon receiving a coded activating signal, the positional
fix signal decoder is energized, determining a positional fix. The transmitter
subsequently transmits through the antenna a position locating signal to
be received by a remote locator. In another embodiment of the present invention,
the microcircuitry comprises a receiver, a passive mode to active mode
activator, a transmitter, an antenna and a power supply. Optionally, an
amplifier may be utilized to boost signal strength. The power supply energizes
the receiver. Upon receiving a coded activating signal, the transmitter
is energized. The transmitter subsequently transmits through the antenna
a homing signal to be received by a remote locator. USP # 6,167,304 (December
26, 2000)
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- Pulse Variability in Electric Field Manipulation of Nervous
Systems
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- Loos, Hendricus
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- Abstract ~ Apparatus and method for manipulating the
nervous system of a subject by applying to the skin a pulsing external
electric field which, although too weak to cause classical nerve stimulation,
modulates the normal spontaneous spiking patterns of certain kinds of afferent
nerves. For certain pulse frequencies the electric field stimulation can
excite in the nervous system resonances with observable physiological consequences.
Pulse variability is introduced for the purpose of thwarting habituation
of the nervous system to the repetitive stimulation, or to alleviate the
need for precise tuning to a resonance frequency, or to control pathological
oscillatory neural activities such as tremors or seizures. Pulse generators
with stochastic and deterministic pulse variability are disclosed, and
the output of an effective generator of the latter type is characterized.
USP # 6,135,944 (October 24, 2000)
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- Method of Inducing Harmonious States of Being
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- Bowman, Gerard D., et al.
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- Abstract: A method of inducing harmonious states of being
using vibrational stimuli, preferably sound, comprised of a multitude of
frequencies expressing a specific pattern of relationship. Two base signals
are modulated by a set of ratios to generate a plurality of harmonics.
The harmonics are combined to form a "fractal" arrangement. USP
# 6,122,322 (September 19, 2000)
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- Subliminal Message Protection
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- Jandel, Magnus
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- Abstract ~ The present invention relates to a method
and to a system for detecting a first context change between two frames.
When a second context change between a further two frames occurs within
a predetermined time interval, the frames accommodated within the two context
changes are defined as a subliminal message. An alarm is sent to an observer
upon detection of a subliminal message. USP # 6,091,994 (July 18,
2000)
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- Pulsative Manipulation of Nervous Systems
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- Loos, Hendricus
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- Abstract ~ Method and apparatus for manipulating the
nervous system by imparting subliminal pulsative cooling to the subject's
skin at a frequency that is suitable for the excitation of a sensory resonance.
At present, two major sensory resonances are known, with frequencies near
1/2 Hz and 2.4 Hz. The 1/2 Hz sensory resonance causes relaxation, sleepiness,
ptosis of the eyelids, a tonic smile, a "knot" in the stomach,
or sexual excitement, depending on the precise frequency used. The 2.4
Hz resonance causes the slowing of certain cortical activities, and is
characterized by a large increase of the time needed to silently count
backward from 100 to 60, with the eyes closed. The invention can be used
by the general public for inducing relaxation, sleep, or sexual excitement,
and clinically for the control and perhaps a treatment of tremors, seizures,
and autonomic system disorders such as panic attacks. Embodiments shown
are a pulsed fan to impart subliminal cooling pulses to the subject's skin,
and a silent device which induces periodically varying flow past the subject's
skin, the flow being induced by pulsative rising warm air plumes that are
caused by a thin resistive wire which is periodically heated by electric
current pulses. USP # 6,081,744 (June 27, 2000)
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- Electric Fringe Field Generator for Manipulating Nervous
Systems
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- Loos, Hendricus
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- Abstract ~ Apparatus and method for manipulating the
nervous system of a subject through afferent nerves, modulated by externally
applied weak fluctuating electric fields, tuned to certain frequencies
such as to excite a resonance in neural circuits. Depending on the frequency
chosen, excitation of such resonances causes in a human subject relaxation,
sleepiness, sexual excitement, or the slowing of certain cortical processes.
The electric field used for stimulation of the subject is induced by a
pair of field electrodes charged to opposite polarity and placed such that
the subject is entirely outside the space between the field electrodes.
Such configuration allows for very compact devices where the field electrodes
and a battery-powered voltage generator are contained in a small casing,
such as a powder box. The stimulation by the weak external electric field
relies on frequency modulation of spontaneous spiking patterns of afferent
nerves. The method and apparatus can be used by the general public as an
aid to relaxation, sleep, or arousal, and clinically for the control and
perhaps the treatment of tremors and seizures, and disorders of the autonomic
nervous system, such as panic attacks. USP # 6,052,336 (April 18, 2000)
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- Apparatus and Method of Broadcasting Audible Sound Using
Ultrasonic Sound as a Carrier
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- Lowrey, Austin, III
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- Abstract ~ An ultrasonic sound source broadcasts an ultrasonic
signal which is amplitude and/or frequency modulated with an information
input signal originating from an information input source. If the signals
are amplitude modulated, a square root function of the information input
signal is produced prior to modulation. The modulated signal, which may
be amplified, is then broadcast via a projector unit, whereupon an individual
or group of individuals located in the broadcast region detect the audible
sound. USP # 6,039,688 (March 21, 2000)
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- Therapeutic Behavior Modification Program, Compliance
Monitoring and Feedback System
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- Douglas, Peter, et al.
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- Abstract ~ A therapeutic behavior modification program,
compliance monitoring and feedback system includes a server-based relational
database and one or more microprocessors electronically coupled to the
server. The system enables development of a therapeutic behavior modification
program having a series of milestones for an individual to achieve lifestyle
changes necessary to maintain his or her health or recover from ailments
or medical procedures. The program may be modified by a physician or trained
case advisor prior to implementation. The system monitors the individual's
compliance with the program by prompting the individual to enter health-related
data, correlating the individual's entered data with the milestones in
the behavior modification program and generating compliance data indicative
of the individual's progress toward achievement of the program milestones.
The system also includes an integrated system of graphical system interfaces
for motivating the individual to comply with the program. Through the interfaces,
the individual can access the database to review the compliance data and
obtain health information from a remote source such as selected sites on
the Internet. The system also provides an electronic calendar integrated
with the behavior modification program for signaling the individual to
take action pursuant to the behavior modification program in which the
calendar accesses the relational database and integrates requirements of
the program with the individual's daily schedule, and an electronic journal
for enabling the individual to enter personal health-related information
into the system on a regular basis. In addition, the system includes an
electronic meeting room for linking the individual to a plurality of other
individuals having related behavior modification programs for facilitating
group peer support sessions for compliance with the program. The system
enables motivational media presentations to be made to the individuals
in the electronic meeting room as part of the group support session to
facilitate interactive group discussion about the presentations. The entire
system is designed around a community of support motif including a graphical
electronic navigator operable by the individual to control the microprocessor
for accessing different parts of the system. USP # 6,017,302 (January
25, 2000)
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- Subliminal Acoustic Manipulation of Nervous Systems
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- Loos, Hendricus
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- Abstract ~ In human subjects, sensory resonances can
be excited by subliminal atmospheric acoustic pulses that are tuned to
the resonance frequency. The 1/2 Hz sensory resonance affects the autonomic
nervous system and may cause relaxation, drowsiness, or sexual excitement,
depending on the precise acoustic frequency near 1/2 Hz used. The effects
of the 2.5 Hz resonance include slowing of certain cortical processes,
sleepiness, and disorientation. For these effects to occur, the acoustic
intensity must lie in a certain deeply subliminal range. Suitable apparatus
consists of a portable battery-powered source of weak subaudio acoustic
radiation. The method and apparatus can be used by the general public as
an aid to relaxation, sleep, or sexual arousal, and clinically for the
control and perhaps treatment of insomnia, tremors, epileptic seizures,
and anxiety disorders. There is further application as a nonlethal weapon
that can be used in law enforcement standoff situations, for causing drowsiness
and disorientation in targeted subjects. It is then preferable to use venting
acoustic monopoles in the form of a device that inhales and exhales air
with subaudio frequency. USP # 6,011,991 (January 4, 2000)
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- Communication System & Method Including Brain Wave
Analysis...
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- Mardirossian, Aris
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- Abstract: A system and method for enabling human beings
to communicate by way of their monitored brain activity. The brain activity
of an individual is monitored and transmitted to a remote location (e.g.
by satellite). At the remote location, the monitored brain activity is
compared with pre-recorded normalized brain activity curves, waveforms,
or patterns to determine if a match or substantial match is found. If such
a match is found, then the computer at the remote location determines that
the individual was attempting to communicate the word, phrase, or thought
corresponding to the matched stored normalized signal. USP # 6,006,188
(December 21, 1999)
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- Speech Signal Processing for Determining Psychological
or Physiological Characteristics...
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- Bogdashevsky, Rostislav, et al. Abstract ~ A speech-based
system for assessing the psychological, physiological, or other characteristics
of a test subject is described. The system includes a knowledge base that
stores one or more speech models, where each speech model corresponds to
a characteristic of a group of reference subjects. Signal processing circuitry,
which may be implemented in hardware, software and/or firmware, compares
the test speech parameters of a test subject with the speech models. In
one embodiment, each speech model is represented by a statistical time-ordered
series of frequency representations of the speech of the reference subjects.
The speech model is independent of a priori knowledge of style parameters
associated with the voice or speech. The system includes speech parameterization
circuitry for generating the test parameters in response to the test subject's
speech. This circuitry includes speech acquisition circuitry, which may
be located remotely from the knowledge base. The system further includes
output circuitry for outputting at least one indicator of a characteristic
in response to the comparison performed by the signal processing circuitry.
The characteristic may be time-varying, in which case the output circuitry
outputs the characteristic in a time-varying manner. The output circuitry
also may output a ranking of each output characteristic. In one embodiment,
one or more characteristics may indicate the degree of sincerity of the
test subject, where the degree of sincerity may vary with time. The system
may also be employed to determine the effectiveness of treatment for a
psychological or physiological disorder by comparing psychological or physiological
characteristics, respectively, before and after treatment. USP # 5,954,630
(September 21, 1999)
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- FM Theta-Inducing Audible Sound...
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- Masaki, Kazumi, et al.
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- Abstract ~ An audible sound of modulated wave where a
very low-frequency wave of about 20 hertz or lower is superposed on an
audio low-frequency wave effectively stimulates Fm theta in human brain
waves to improve attention and concentration during mental tasks when auditorily
administered. The audible sound is also effective in stimulation of human
alpha wave when the very low-frequency wave lies within the range of about
2-10 hertz. Such audible sound is artificially obtainable by generating
an electric signal which contains such a modulated wave, and transducing
it into audible sound wave. USP # 5,954,629 (September 21, 1999)
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- Brain Wave Inducing System
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- Yanagidaira, Masatoshi, et al.
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- Abstract ~ Sensors are provided for detecting brain waves
of a user, and a band-pass filter is provided for extracting a particular
brain waves including an .alpha. wave included in a detected brain wave.
The band-pass filter comprises a first band-pass filter having a narrow
pass band, and a second band-pass filter having a wide pass band. One of
the first and second band-pass filters is selected, and a stimulation signal
is produced in dependency on an .alpha. wave extracted by a selected band-pass
filter. In accordance with the stimulation signal, a stimulation light
is emitted to the user in order to induce the user to relax or sleeping
state. USP # 5,935,054 (August 10, 1999)
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- Magnetic Excitation of Sensory Resonances
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- Loos, H.
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- Abstract:The invention pertains to influencing the nervous
system of a subject by a weak externally applied magnetic field with a
frequency near 1/2 Hz. In a range of amplitudes, such fields can excite
the 1/2 sensory resonance, which is the physiological effect involved in
"rocking the baby". USP # 5,922,016 (July 13, 1999)
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- Apparatus for Electric Stimulation of Auditory Nerves
of a Human Being
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- Wagner, Hermann
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- Abstract ~ Apparatus for electric stimulation and diagnostics
of auditory nerves of a human being, e.g. for determination of sensation
level (SL), most conformable level (MCL) and uncomfortable level (UCL)
audibility curves, includes a stimulator detachably secured to a human
being for sending a signal into a human ear, and an electrode placed within
the human ear and electrically connected to the stimulator by an electric
conductor for conducting the signals from the stimulator into the ear.
A control unit is operatively connected to the stimulator for instructing
the stimulator as to characteristics of the generated signals being transmitted
to the ear. USP # 5,868,103 (February 9, 1999)
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- Method and Apparatus for Controlling an Animal
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- Boyd, Randal
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- Abstract ~ An apparatus for controlling an animal wherein
the animal receives a control stimulus of the release of a substance having
an adverse effect upon the animal as a corrective measure. The apparatus
includes a transmitter for producing a transmitted field, and a releasable
collar for attaching to the neck of the animal. The collar includes a receiver
for receiving the transmitted field and for producing a received signal,
a control circuit for determining when the received signal indicates that
the animal requires a corrective measure and for producing a control signal,
a container for containing the substance having an adverse effect upon
the animal, and a mechanism for releasing the substance from the container
into the presence of the animal upon the production of the control signal
by the control circuit. In use, the transmitter is set to produce the transmitted
field and the collar is attached to the neck of the animal. As the animal
moves about, the receiver in the collar receives the transmitted field
and produces a received signal. The control circuit determines when the
received signal indicates that the animal requires a corrective measure.
A control signal is produced by the control circuit when the determination
is made that the animal requires a corrective measure. Upon the production
of the control signal, the substance having an adverse effect upon the
animal is released from the container and into the presence of the animal.
USP # 5,784,124 (July 21, 1998)
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- Supraliminal Method of Education...
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- D'Alitalia, Joseph A., et al. Abstract: A method
of behavior modification involves having a patient view supraliminal video
messages superimposed upon an underlying video presentation. The video
messages incorporate messages wherein at least some of the messages link
a desired modified behavior to positive feelings of the patient. A supraliminal
message generator and superimposer iteratively selects individual messages
for display from the sequence of messages, decompressing the messages as
required, and places the selected messages in a buffer memory of a video
generation device. A processor of the supraliminal message generator and
superimposer then fades the selected message from an invisible level to
a visible level on the video display, and then fades the selected message
from the visible level back to the invisible level. USP # 5,649,061 (July
15, 1997)
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- Device and Method for Estimating a Mental Decision
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- Smyth, Christopher
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- Abstract ~ A device and method for estimating a mental
decision to select a visual cue from the viewer's eye fixation and corresponding
single event evoked cerebral potential. The device comprises an eyetracker,
an electronic biosignal processor and a digital computer. The eyetracker
determines the instantaneous viewing direction from oculometric measurements
and a head position and orientation sensor. The electronic processor continually
estimates the cerebral electroencephalogramic potential from scalp surface
measurements following corrections for electrooculogramic, electromyogramic
and electrocardiogramic artifacts. The digital computer analyzes the viewing
direction data for a fixation and then extracts the corresponding single
event evoked cerebral potential. The fixation properties, such as duration,
start and end pupil sizes, end state (saccade or blink) and gaze fixation
count, and the parametric representation of the evoked potential are all
inputs to an artificial neural network for outputting an estimate of the
selection interest in the gaze point of regard. The artificial neural network
is trained off-line prior to application to represent the mental decisions
of the viewer. The device can be used to control computerized machinery
from a video display by ocular gaze point of regard alone, by determining
which visual cue the viewer is looking at and then using the estimation
of the task-related selection as a selector switch. USP # 5,644,363 (July
1, 1997)
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- Apparatus for Superimposing Visual Subliminal Instructions
on a Video Signal
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- Mead, Talbert
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- Abstract: A subliminal video instructional device comprises
circuitry for receiving an underlying video signal and presenting this
signal to horizontal and vertical synchronization detection circuits, circuitry
for generating a subliminal video message synchronized to the underlying
video signal, and circuitry for adding the subliminal video message to
the underlying video signal to create a combination video signal. USP #
5,586,967 (December 24, 1996)
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- Method & Recording for Producing Sounds and Messages
to Achieve Alpha & Theta Brainwave States...
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- Davis, Mark E.
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- Abstract: A method and recording for the use in achieving
alpha and theta brainwave states and effecting positive emotional states
in humans, is provided which includes a medium having a musical composition
thereon with an initial tempo decreasing to a final tempo and verbal phrases
recorded in synchrony with the decreasing tempo. USP # 5,562,597 (October
8, 1996)
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- Method & Apparatus for Reducing Physiological Stress
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- Van Dick, Robert C.
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- Abstract: Physiological stress in a human subject is
treated by generating a weak electromagnetic field about a quartz crystal.
The crystal is stimulated by applying electrical pulses of pulse widths
between 0.1 and 50 microseconds each at a pulse repetition rate of between
0.5K and 10K pulses per second to a conductor positioned adjacent to the
quartz crystal thereby generating a weak electromagnetic field. A subject
is positioned within the weak electromagnetic field for a period of time
sufficient to reduce stress. USP # 5,551,879 (September 3, 1996)
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- Dream State Teaching Machine
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- Raynie, Arthur D.
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- Abstract ~ A device for enhancing lucidity in the dream
state of an individual. The device includes electronic circuitry incorporated
into a headband for the user to wear while sleeping. The circuitry includes
a detector for fitting adjacent to the eye of the sleeping individual,
for detecting Rapid Eye Movement (REM), which occurs during the dream state.
The detector emits a signal that is evaluated by additional circuitry to
determine whether or not REM sleep is occurring. If REM sleep is occurring,
a signal is generated to operate a recorded, which typically plays prerecorded
messages through the headphones engaging the ear of the sleeping individual.
USP # 5,539,705 (July 23, 1996)
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- Ultrasonic Speech Translator and Communication System
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- M. A. Akerman, M., et al.
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- Abstract: A wireless communication system, undetectable
by radio-frequency methods, for converting audio signals, including human
voice, to electronic signals in the ultrasonic frequency range, transmitting
the ultrasonic signal by way of acoustic pressure waves across a carrier
medium, including gases, liquids and solids, and reconverting the ultrasonic
acoustic pressure waves back to the original audio signal. This invention
was made with government support under Contract DE-ACO5-840R2l400, awarded
by the US Department of Energy to Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
USP # 5,507,291 (April 16, 1996)
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- Method & Apparatus for Remotely Determining Information
as to Person's Emotional State ~
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- Stirbl, et al.
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- Abstract: In a method for remotely determining information
relating to a person's emotional state, an waveform energy having a predetermined
frequency and a predetermined intensity is generated and wirelessly transmitted
towards a remotely located subject. Waveform energy emitted from the subject
is detected and automatically analyzed to derive information relating to
the individual's emotional state. Physiological or physical parameters
of blood pressure, pulse rate, pupil size, respiration rate and perspiration
level are measured and compared with reference values to provide information
utilizable in evaluating interviewee's responses or possibly criminal intent
in security sensitive areas. USP # 5,522,386 (June 4, 1996)
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- Apparatus for Determination of the Condition of the Vegetative
Part of the Nervous System
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- Lerner, Eduard
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- Abstract: Apparatus for use in the determination of the
condition of the vegetative part of the nervous system and/or of sensory
functions of an organism, i.e. a human being or animal. The apparatus comprises
devices for generating and supplying to said organism at least one sensory
stimulus chosen from a group of sensory stimuli, such as visual, sound,
olfactory, gustatory, tactile or pain stimuli, and devices for measuring
the skin potential and the evoked response of the organism to a stimulus.
The measured data are processed by processing devices for automatically
controlling the supply of at least one stimulus for providing a non-rhythmical
sequence of stimuli. Preferably, pairs of stimuli are supplied for developing
a conditioned reflex. USP # 5,480,374 (January 2, 1996)
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- Method and Apparatus for Reducing Physiological Stress
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- Van Dick, Robert
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- Abstract ~ Physiological stress in a human subject is
treated by generating a weak electromagnetic field about a grounded electrode
by the application of pulses of between 5 and 50 microseconds each at a
pulse rate of between 0.5K and 10K pulses per second to a power electrode,
the power electrode and grounded electrode being coupled to high voltage
pulse generation means. A subject is positioned within the weak electromagnetic
field for a period of time sufficient to cause an increase in his or her
alpha or theta brain wave levels. USP # 5,479,941 (January 2, 1996)
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- Device for Inducing Altered States of Consciousness
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- Harner, Michael
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- Abstract ~ A rotating device for producing altered states
of consciousness in a subject is provided. The subject's body rotates about
a point in the center of the body support means at a speed between about
10 and about 60 revolutions per minute. In a preferred embodiment the direction
of rotation is periodically reversed. USP # 5,392,788 (February 28, 1995)
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- Method and Device for Interpreting Concepts and Conceptual
Thought...
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- Hudspeth, William J.
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- Abstract ~ A system for acquisition and decoding of EP
and SP signals is provided which comprises a transducer for presenting
stimuli to a subject, EEG transducers for recording brainwave signals from
the subject, a computer for controlling and synchronizing stimuli presented
to the subject and for concurrently recording brainwave signals, and either
interpreting signals using a model for conceptual perceptional and emotional
thought to correspond EEG signals to thought of the subject or comparing
signals to normative EEG signals from a normative population to diagnose
and locate the origin of brain dysfunctional underlying perception, conception,
and emotion. USP # 5,356,368 (October 18, 1994)
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- Method & Apparatus for Inducing Desired States of
Consciousness
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- Monroe, Robert E.
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- Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for entraining
human brain patterns, employing frequency following response (FFR) techniques,
facilitate attainment of desired states of consciousness. In one embodiment,
a plurality of electroencephalogram (EEG) waveforms, characteristic of
a given state of consciousness, are combined to yield an EEG waveform to
which subjects may be susceptible more readily. In another embodiment,
sleep patterns are reproduced based on observed brain patterns during portions
of a sleep cycle; entrainment principles are applied to induce sleep. In
yet another embodiment, entrainment principles are applied in the work
environment, to induce and maintain a desired level of consciousness. A
portable device also is described. USP # 5,352,181 (October 4, 1994)
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- Method & Recording for Producing Sounds and Messages...
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- Davis, Mark E.
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- Abstract: A method and recording for use in achieving
Alpha and Theta brain wave states and effecting positive emotional states
in humans to enhance learning and self-improvement, is provided which includes
a medium having a musical composition recorded thereon with an initial
tempo decreasing to a final tempo and verbal phrases, comprising between
approximately 4 and approximately 8 words, recorded in synchrony with the
decreasing initial tempo. USP # 5,330,414 (July 19, 1994)
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- Brain Wave Inducing Apparatus
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- Yasushi, Mitsuo
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- Abstract: A random signal generator outputs a random
noise signal to a band pass filter which selectively passes frequency components
in the frequency range of a desired brain wave from a subject. The output
of the band pass filter is supplied to an automatic level controller. The
automatic level controller sets the output of band pass filter to a predetermined
amplitude. Then, the output of the automatic level controller is fed to
a stimulating light generator, which converts the output of the automatic
level controller into a light signal for stimulating the subject in order
to induce the desired brain wave from the subject. The light signal is
then emitted into the subject's eyes. USP # 5,289,438 (February 22, 1994)
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- Method & System for Altering Consciousness
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- Gall, James
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- Abstract: A system for altering the states of human consciousness
involves the simultaneous application of multiple stimuli, preferable sounds,
having differing frequencies and wave forms. The relationship between the
frequencies of the several stimuli is exhibited by the equation g = 2.sup.n/4
.multidot.f where: f = frequency of one stimulus; g = frequency of the
other stimuli or stimulus; and n = a positive or negative integer which
is different for each other stimulus. USP # 5,245,666 (September 14, 1993)
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- Personal Subliminal Messaging System
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- Mikell, Bruce T.
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- Abstract ~ A personal subliminal messaging system includes
a wide range linear subliminal modulator (43), a digital audio recording
or play device (46), a microphone (51) to pick up the sound at the ear,
and an earpiece (50) to deliver the subliminal message. The sound level
at the user's ear is detected and measured. After risetime and decay conditioning
of the varying dc control signal, the wide range linear modulator (43)
uses this signal to control the level of the message to the earpiece (50).
The user adjusts the system for a liminal of a subliminal level. The psychoacoustic
phenomena of Post Masking is used to increase the integrity of the message
in subliminal messaging systems. USP # 5,270,800 (December 14, 1993)
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- Subliminal Message Generator
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- Sweet. Robert L.
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- Abstract: A combined subliminal and supraliminal message
generator for use with a television receiver permits complete control of
subliminal messages and their manner of presentation. A video synchronization
detector enables a video display generator to generate a video message
signal corresponding to a received alphanumeric text message in synchronism
with a received television signal. A video mixer selects either the received
video signal or the video message signal for output. The messages produced
by the video message generator are user selectable via a keyboard input.
A message memory stores a plurality of alphanumeric text messages specified
by user commands for use as subliminal messages. This message memory preferably
includes a read only memory storing predetermined sets of alphanumeric
text messages directed to differing topics. The sets of predetermined alphanumeric
text messages preferably include several positive affirmations directed
to the left brain and an equal number of positive affirmations directed
to the right brain that are alternately presented subliminally. The left
brain messages are presented in a linear text mode, while the right brain
messages are presented in a three dimensional perspective mode. The user
can control the length and spacing of the subliminal presentations to accommodate
differing conscious thresholds. Alternative embodiments include a combined
cable television converter and subliminal message generator, a combine
television receiver and subliminal message generator and a computer capable
of presenting subliminal messages. USP # 5,224,864 (July 6, 1993)
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- Method of Recording and Reproducing Subliminal Signals
that are 180 Degrees Out of Phase
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- Woith, Blake F.
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- Abstract ~ A subliminal recording includes both subliminal
message and mask signals applied to both tracks of a two track recording
medium. The subliminal message signals are identical in content, and are
recorded in an out-of-phase relationship. The mask signals are recorded
in phase. The resulting recording may be utilized in the conventional manner
for subliminal recordings. By combining the composite signals in an inverted
relationship, the mask signals cancel while the subliminal message signals
are additive, thus allowing the presence of the subliminal message signal
to be confirmed on the recording. USP # 5,221,962 (June 22, 1993)
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- Subliminal Device having Manual Adjustment of Perception
Level of Subliminal Messages
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- Backus, Alan L., et al.
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- Abstract: A method and apparatus for presenting subliminal
visual and/or audio messages which allows user verification of message
content and presence, as well as proper adjustment of message obviousness
while accounting for ambient conditions and user sensitivities is disclosed.
This method and apparatus also presents synchronized reinforced sensory
input of subliminal messages. This is performed by simultaneously overlaying
images received from a VCR over a plurality of television signals. This
apparatus directs overlay images over RF television signals having both
audio and video components USP # 5,215,468 (June 1, 1993)
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- Method and Apparatus for Introducing Subliminal Changes
to Audio Stimuli
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- Lauffer, Martha A., et al.
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- Abstract ~ A method and apparatus for introducing gradual
changes to an audio signal so that the changes are subliminal. The changes
can involve tempo and volume, for example, and can take the form of a gentle
gradient having ever increasing/decreasing ramp-like changes over a sufficient
duration, or a more complex program involving several gentle gradients.
In the preferred embodiment, an enhanced audio play-back device such as
a portable audio cassette recorder can be programmed to subliminally alter
the characteristics of a standard pre-recorded tape containing music, for
example. As a motivational tool during walking, jogging or other repetitive
exercise, the tempo is gradually increased over a period of time to encourage
a corresponding gradual (and subliminal) increase in physical exertion
by a user whose rate of movement is proportional to the tempo of the music.
The tempo can be either manually changed in conjunction with a subliminal
program, or by itself in an override mode, or by itself in a version of
the present-inventive audio play-back device which allows only manual tempo
alternation. In an alternate embodiment, a special pre-recorded tape contains
subliminal changes in tempo, for example, for play-back on a standard audio
cassette recorder (which operates at one speed, only) to cause the same
effect as the preferred embodiment. USP # 5,213,562 (May 25, 1993)
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- Method of Inducing Mental, Emotional and Physical States
of Consciousness...
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- Monroe, Robert A.
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- Abstract: A method having applicability in replication
of desired consciousness states; in the training of an individual to replicate
such a state of consciousness without further audio stimulation; and in
the transferring of such states from one human being to another through
the imposition of one individual's EEG, superimposed on desired stereo
signals, on another individual, by inducement of a binaural beat phenomenon.
USP # 5,194,008 (March 16, 1993)
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- Subliminal Image Modulation Projection and Detection
System and Method
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- Mohan, William L., et al.
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- Abstract ~ Weapon training simulation system including
a computer operated video display scene whereon is projected a plurality
of visual targets. The computer controls the display scene and the targets,
whether stationary or moving, and processes data of a point of aim sensor
apparatus associated with a weapon operated by a trainee. The sensor apparatus
is sensitive to non-visible or subliminal modulated areas having a controlled
contrast of brightness between the target scene and the targets. The sensor
apparatus locates a specific subliminal modulated area and the computer
determines the location of a target image on the display scene with respect
to the sensor apparatus USP # 5,175,571 (December 29, 1992)
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- Glasses with Subliminal Message
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- Tanefsky, Faye, et al.
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- Abstract ~ A pair of subliminal imaging spectacles is
provided with a matched pair of visual subliminal images designed and placed
so as to merge into one image due to the stereoscopic effect of human vision
and thus to impart a subliminal message to the wearer. USP # 5,170,381
(December 8, 1992)
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- Method for Mixing Audio Subliminal Recordings
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- Taylor, Eldon, et al.
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- Abstract ~ Audio subliminal recordings are made in which
in addition to using a primary carrier, such as music, two audio channels
are used to deliver subliminal messages to the brain. On one channel, accessing
the left brain hemisphere, the message delivered is meaningfully spoken,
forward-masked, permissive affirmations delivered in a round-robin manner
by a male voice, a female voice and a child's voice. On the other channel,
accessing the right brain, directive messages, in the same voices, are
recorded in backward-masked (or meta-contrast). The three voices are recording
in round-robin fashion with full echo reverberation. The audio tracks are
mixed using a special processor which converts sound frequencies to electrical
impulses and tracks the subliminal message to synchronize the subliminal
message in stereo with the primary carrier. The processor maintains constant
gain differential between the primary carrier and the subliminal verbiage
and, with the subliminal verbiage being recorded with round-robin, full
echo reverberation, ensures that none of a message is lost. The primary
carrier should be continuous music without breaks or great differences
in movements. USP # 5,159,703 (October 27, 1992)
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- Silent Subliminal Presentation System
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- Lowery, Oliver
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- Abstract: A silent communications system in which nonaural
carriers, in the very low or very high audio frequency range or in the
adjacent ultrasonic frequency spectrum, are amplitude or frequency modulated
with the desired intelligence and propagated acoustically or vibrationally,
for inducement into the brain, typically through the use of loudspeakers,
earphones or piezoelectric transducers. USP # 5,151,080 (September 29,
1992)
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- Method & Apparatus for Inducing & Establishing
a Changed State of Consciousness
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- Bick, Claus Abstract: An electroacoustic device includes
a sound generator as well as a system for producing synthetic human speech,
connected to a modulation stage for superimposing the output signals thereof.
The superimposed output signals are applied via an amplifier stage to one
of a headphone system or loudspeaker system. USP # 5,135,468 (August 4,
1992)
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- Method & Apparatus of Varying the Brain State of
a Person by Means of an Audio Signal
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- Meissner, Juergen P.
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- Abstract: A method of varying the brain state of a person
includes the steps of supplying the first audio signal to one ear of the
person, supplying a second audio signal to the other ear of the person,
and substantially continuously varying the frequency of at least one of
the first and second audio signals to vary the brain state of the person.
USP # 5,134,484 (July 28, 1992)
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- Superimposing Method & Apparatus Useful for Subliminal
Messages
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- Willson, Joseph
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- Abstract: Data to be displayed is combined with a composite
video signal. The data is stored in a memory in digital form. Each byte
of the data is read out in sequential fashion to determine: the recurrence
display rate of the data according to the frame sync pulses of the video
signal; the location of the data within the video image according to the
line sync pulses of the video signal; and the location of the data display
within the video image according to the position information. Synchronization
of the data with the video image is derived from the sync pulses of the
composite video signal. A similar technique is employed to combine sound
data with an audio signal. Data to be displayed may be presented as a subliminal
message or may persist for a given time interval. The data may be derived
from a variety of sources including a prerecorded or live video signal.
The message may be a reminder message displayed upon a television screen
to remind the viewer of an appointment. The data may be stored in a variety
of different memory devices capable of high speed data retrieval. The data
may be generated locally on-line or off-line and transferred to memory
which stores the data necessary to create the message. USP # 5,128,765
(July 7, 1992)
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- System for Implementing the Synchronized Superimposition
of Subliminal Signals
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- Dingwall, Robert
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- Abstract ~ An apparatus and system for the controlled
delivery of a subliminal video and/or audio message on to a source signal
from a video tape player or similar. The source signal is divided into
audio and video portions. A video processor reads sychronization information
from the source signal. A controller transmits a stored subliminal image
at designated times to a mixer amplifier fully synchronized with the source
signal. Concurrently, an audio subliminal message is applied to the source
audio at a volume level regulated at some fraction to the source audio.
The combined signals are transmitted to a monitor for undistracted viewing.
USP # 5,123,899 (June 23, 1992)
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- Method & System for Altering Consciousness
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- Gall, James
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- Abstract: A system for altering the states of human consciousness
involves the simultaneous application of multiple stimuli, preferable sounds,
having differing frequencies and wave forms. The relationship between the
frequencies of the several stimuli is exhibited by the equation g = s.sup.n/4
.multidot.f where: f = frequency of one stimulus; g = frequency of the
other stimuli of stimulus; and n=a positive or negative integer which is
different for each other stimulus. USP # 5,052,401 (October 1, 1991)
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- Product Detector for a Steady Visual Evoked Potential
Stimulator and Product Detector
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- Sherwin, Gary
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- Abstract ~ An automated visual testing system is disclosed
which presents an alternating steady state visual stimulus to a patient
through an optical system that modifies the stimulus image. As the image
changes, the patient produces evoked potentials that change. The evoked
potentials are detected by a product detector which produces the amplitude
of the evoked potentials. The product detector includes filters which isolate
the patient's evoked potentials, a modulator which detects the response
using the stimulus source frequency and a demodulator that determines the
amplitude of the response. The product detector detects the level of the
steady state evoked potential signals even in the presence of substantial
background noise and extraneous electroencephalograhic signals. These detectors
can be used to monitor the evoked potential produced by visual, aural or
somatic steady state stimuli. The components described above can be used
to produce a system that can determine to which of several different displays
an observer is paying attention by providing images that blink at different
frequencies and product detectors for each of the stimulus frequencies.
The product detector producing the highest output indicates the display
upon which the observer is focused. USP # 5,047,994 (September 10, 1991)
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- Supersonic Bone Conduction Hearing Aid and Method
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- Lenhardt, Martin, et al.
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- Abstract ~ A supersonic bone conduction hearing aid that
receives conventional audiometric frequencies and converts them to supersonic
frequencies for connection to the human sensory system by vibration bone
conduction. The hearing is believed to use channels of communications to
the brain that are not normally used for hearing. These alternative channels
do not deteriorate significantly with age as does the normal hearing channels.
The supersonic bone conduction frequencies are discerned as frequencies
in the audiometric range of frequencies. USP # 5,036,858 (August 6, 1991)
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- Method & Apparatus for Changing Brain Wave Frequency
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- Carter, John L., et al.
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- Abstract: A method for changing brain wave frequency
to a desired frequency determines a current brain wave frequency of a user,
generates two frequencies with a frequency difference of a magnitude between
that of the current actual brain wave frequency and the desired frequency
but always within a predetermined range of the current actual brain wave
frequency, and produces an output to the user corresponding to the two
frequencies. One apparatus to accomplish the method has a computer processor,
a computer memory, EEG electrodes along with an amplifier, a programmable
timing generator responsive to the computer processor for generating the
two frequencies, audio amplifiers and a beat frequency generator driving
a visual frequency amplifier. USP # 5,027,208 (June 25,1991)
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- Therapeutic Subliminal Imaging System
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- Dwyer, Jr., Joseph, et al.
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- Abstract ~ A therapeutic subliminal imaging system wherein
a selected subliminal message is synchronized with and added to an existing
video signal containing a supraliminal message. A television receiver or
video recorder can be used to provide the supraliminal message and a video
processing circuit varies the intensity of that perceptible message to
incorporate one or more subliminal images. USP # 5,017,143 (May 21, 1991)
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- Method and Apparatus for Producing Subliminal Images
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- Backus, Alan, et al. Abstract ~ A method and apparatus
to produce more effective visual subliminal communications. Graphic and/or
text images, presented for durations of less than a video frame, at organized
rhythmic intervals, the rhythmic intervals intended to affect user receptivity,
moods or behavior. Subliminal graphic images having translucent visual
values locally dependent on background values in order to maintain desired
levels of visual contrast. USP # 4,958,638 (September 25, 1990)
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- Non-Contact Vital Signs Monitor
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- Sharpe, Steven, et al.
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- Abstract ~ An apparatus for measuring simultaneous physiological
parameters such as heart rate and respiration without physically connecting
electrodes or other sensors to the body. A beam of frequency modulated
continuous wave radio frequency energy is directed towards the body of
a subject. The reflected signal contains phase information representing
the movement of the surface of the body, from which respiration and heartbeat
information can be obtained. The reflected phase modulated energy is received
and demodulated by the apparatus using synchronous quadrature detection.
The quadrature signals so obtained are then signal processed to obtain
the heartbeat and respiratory information of interest. USP # 4,924,744
(May 15, 1990)
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- Apparatus for Generating Sound through Low Frequency
and Noise Modulation
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- Lenzen, Reiner
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- Abstract ~ In an apparatus for generating sound, there
are provided a plurality of channels for generating sounds. Each of the
channels includes a memory for storing waveform data, and at least one
of the channels includes a noise generator so that various kinds of sounds
including rhythm sound-effects sound, effects sound-vibrato etc. are generated.
There is further provided a controller by which voice sound signal is passed
through the channels so that artificial sound, voice sound etc. are generated.
There is still further provided a circuit for adjusting an amplitude level
of a whole sound which is obtained by mixing output sounds of the channels
so that far and near sound is produced. Further, each of the channels includes
left and right attenuators which divide a channel sound into left and right
channel sounds. Still further, the apparatus comprises a low frequency
oscillator for controlling a depth of frequency modulation, and a controller
for writing sampling data of a predetermined waveform into serial addresses
of a memory. USP # 4,889,526 (December 26, 1989)
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- Non-Invasive Method & Apparatus for Modulating Brain
Signals...
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- Rauscher, Elizabeth A.
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- Abstract: This invention incorporates the discovery of
new principles which utilize magnetic and electric fields generated by
time varying square wave currents of precise repetition, width, shape and
magnitude to move through coils and cutaneously applied conductive eletrodes
in order to stimulate the nervous system and reduce pain in humans. Timer
means, adjustment means, and means to deliver current to the coils and
conductive eletrodes are described, as well as a theoretical model of the
process. The invention incorporates the concept of two cyclic expanding
and collapsing magnetic fields which generate precise wave forms in conjunction
with each other to create a beat frequency which in turn causes the ion
flow in the nervous system of the human body to be efficiently moved along
the nerve path where the locus of the pain exists to thereby reduce the
pain. The wave forms are created either in one or more coils, one or more
pairs of electrodes, or a combination of the two. USP # 4,883,067 (November
28, 1989)
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- Method & Apparatus for Translating the EEG into Music...
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- Knispel, Joel, et al.
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- Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a musical
feedback signal to the human brain, or any other brain, to induce controllable
psychological and physiological responses. A signal representing the ongoing
electroencephalographic (EEG) signal of a brain preferably is obtained
from the electrode location on the scalp known as CZ or P3 in clinical
notation. A signal processor converts the ongoing EEG into electrical signals
which are converted into music by synthesizers. The music is acoustically
fed back to the brain after a time delay calculated to shift the phase
of the feedback in order to reinforce specific or desired ongoing EEG activity
from the scalp position of interest. The music is comprised of at least
one voice that follows the moment-by-moment contour of the EEG in real
time to reinforce the desired EEG activity. The music drives the brain
into resonance with the music to provide a closed loop or physiological
feedback effect. Preferably, the musical feedback comprises additional
voices that embody psychoacoustic principles as well as provide the content
and direction normally supplied by the therapist in conventional biofeedback.
The invention contemplates numerous applications for the results obtained.
USP # 4,877,027 (October 31, 1989)
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- Hearing System
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- Brunkan, Wayne B.
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- Abstract: Sound is induced in the head of a person by
radiating the head with microwaves in the range of 100 megahertz to 10,000
megahertz that are modulated with a particular waveform. The waveform consists
of frewuency modulated bursts. each burst is made up of 10 to 20 uniformly
spaced pulses grouped tightly together. the burst width is between 500
nanoseconds and 100 microseconds. The pulse width is in the range of 10
nanoseconds to 1 microsecond. The bursts are frequency modulated by the
audio input to create the sensation of hearing in the person whose head
is irradiated. USP # 4,858,612 (August 22, 1989)
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- Hearing Device
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- Stocklin, Philip L.
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- Abstract: A method and apparatus for stimulation of hearing
in mammals by introduction of a plurality of microwaves into the region
of the auditory cortex is shown and secribed. A microphone is used to transform
sound signals into eletrical signals which are in turn analyzed and processed
to provide controls for generating a plurality of microwave signals at
different frequencies. the multifrequency microwaves are then applied to
the brain in the region of the auditory cortex. By this method sounds are
perceived by the mamal which are representative of the original sound received
by the microphone. USP # 4,834,701 (May 30, 1989)
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- Apparatus for Inducing Frequency Reduction in Brain Wave
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- Masaki, Kazumi
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- Abstract: Frequency reduction in human brain wave is
inducible by allowing human brain to perceive 4-16 hertz beat sound. Such
beat sound can be easily produced with an apparatus, comprising at least
one sound source generating a set of low-frequency signals different each
other in frequency by 4-16 hertz. Electroencephalographic study revealed
that the beat sound is effective to reduce beta-rhythm into alpha-rhythm,
as well as to retain alpha-rhythm. USP # 4,821,326 (April 11, 1989)
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- Non-Audible Speech Generation Method & Apparatus
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- MacLeod, Norman
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- Abstract: A non-audible speech generation apparatus adn
method for producing non-audible seech signals which includes an ultasonic
transducer or vibrator for projecting a series of glottal shaped ultrasonic
pulses to the vocal track of a speaker. The glottal pulses, in the approximate
frequency spectrum extending from 15 kilohertz to 105 kilohertz, contains
harmonics of approximately 30 times the grequency of the acoustical harmonicsgenerated
by the vocal cords, but which may nevertheless be amplitude modulated to
produce non-auduble speech by the speaker's silently mouthing of words.
The ultrasonic speech is then received by an ultasonic transducer disposed
outside of the speaker's mouth and electronically communicated to a translation
device which down converts the ultrasonics signals to corresponding signals
in the audible frquency range and synthesizes the signals into artificial
speech. USP # 4,777,529 (October 11, 1988)
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- Auditory Subliminal Programming System
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- Schultz, Richard M., et al.
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- Abstract: An auditory subliminal programming system includes
a subliminal message encoder that generates fixed frequency security tones
and combines them with a subliminal message signal to produce an encoded
subliminal message signal which is recorded on audio tape or the like.
A corresponding subliminal decoder/mixer is connected as part of a user's
conventional stereo system and receives as inputs an audio program selected
by the user and the encoded subliminal message. The decoder/mixer filters
the security tones, if present, from the subliminal message and combines
the message signals with selected low frequency signals associated with
enhanced relaxation and concentration to produce a composite auditory subliminal
signal. The decoder/mixer combines the composite subliminal signal with
the selected audio program signals to form composite signals only if it
detects the presence of the security tones in the subliminal message signal.
The decoder/mixer outputs the composite signal to the audio inputs of a
conventional audio amplifier where it is amplified and broadcast by conventional
audio speakers. USP # 4,734,037 (March 29, 1988)
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- Message Screen
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- McClure, J. Patrick
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- Abstract: A transparent sheet is disclosed having a message
thereon. The sheet has a first side adapted to be attached facing a plate
which is normally viewed by a viewer and a second side facing the viewer.
The message is arranged to be readably intelligible from the second side
but is not liminally visible to the viewer when viewed from a normal viewing
distance from the second side under normal viewing conditions. The message
has a subliminal effect upon the viewer when viewed from the normal viewing
distance from the second side under normal viewing conditions. A viewer
can electively subject him or herself to subliminal messages while viewing
television at leisure. USP # 4,717,343 (January 5, 1988)
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- Method of Changing a Person's Behavior
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- Densky, Alan B.
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- Abstract: A method of conditioning a person's unconscious
mind in order to effect a desired change in the person's behavior which
does not require the services of a trained therapist. Instead the person
to be treated views a program of video pictures appearing on a screen.
The program as viewed by the person's unconscious mind acts to condition
the person's thought patterns in a manner which alters that person's behavior
in a positive way. USP # 4,699,153 (October 13, 1987)
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- System for Assessing Verbal Psychobiological Correlates
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- Shevrin, Howard, et al.
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- Abstract: A system for assessing psychobiological conditions
of a subject utilizes a plurality of words which are selected to be in
four categories as critical stimuli. The words are presented by a tachistoscope
to the subject in subliminal and supraliminal modes of operation. Subliminal
stimulation of the subject is achieved by presenting the selected words
for an exposure period of approximately one millisecond. The supraliminal
exposure time is approximately thirty milliseconds. Prior to stimulation,
the subject is diagnosed in accordance with conventional psychoanalytical
techniques to establish the presence and nature of a pathological condition.
The words are selected and categorized in four groups: pleasant words,
unpleasant words, words related to a diagnosed conscious pathological condition,
and words related to a diagnosed unconscious pathological condition. The
brain wave responses which are evoked by the stimulation are collected
via electrodes and analyzed in accordance with a transinformation technique
which is based on information signal theory for establishing a probabilistic
value which corresponds to the information content of the evoked responses.
USP # 4,692,118 (September 8, 1987)
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- Video Subconscious Display Attachment
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- Mould, Richard E.
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- Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing messages
to the subconscious mind is disclosed, which includes a panel positioned
adjacent a television screen, with the panel having non-distractive messages
imprinted thereon, such that as the subject consciously focuses his attention
on the video screen, his subconscious mind records the message from the
panel that is within his peripheral vision. USP # 4,616,261 (October 7,
1986)
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- Method & Apparatus for Generating Subliminal Visual
Messages
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- Crawford, James R., et al.
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- Abstract: A system for generating a subliminal message
during the display of a normal television program on a television receiver
utilizes a personal computer to generate an RF carrier modulated with video
signals encoding the subliminal message. The computer runs under the control
of an application program which stores the subliminal message and also
controls the computer to cause it to generate timing signals that are provided
to a single pole double-throw switch. The source of the normal television
program and the video output of the computer are connected to the two switch
inputs and the switch output is connected to the television receiver antenna
system. The timing signals cause the switch to normally display the conventional
television program and to periodically switch to the computer output to
generate the subliminal message. The video output of the computer includes
horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals which are of substantially
the same frequency as the synchronizing signals incorporated within the
normal program source but of an arbitrary phase. USP # 4,573,449 (March
4, 1986)
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- Method for Stimulating the Falling Asleep and/or Relaxing
Behavior of a Person
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- Warnke, Egon F.
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- Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided with which
a person suffering from sleeplessness can be more easily relaxed and may
more rapidly fall asleep. In particular, sound pulses are emitted by an
electro-acoustic transducer, according to the cadence of which, the person
seeking to fall asleep is induced to breathe in and out over a predetermined
period of time. By suitably selecting the pulse sequence frequency, the
pitch and the amplitude of the sound pulses may be adjusted thereby enhancing
the process of falling asleep. USP # 4,508,105 (April 2, 1985)
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- Shadow Generating Apparatus
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- Whitten, Glen, et al.
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- Abstract ~ Disclosed is an apparatus for inducing various
brain wave patterns through visual stimulation. The apparatus comprises
a pair of spectacles or other viewing apparatus having a liquid crystal
display embedded in each lens. By repetitively activating and deactivating
the liquid crystals, shadows are generated which are perceived by the subject
individual wearing the viewing apparatus. Responding to the frequency of
shadow generation, the subject's brain is thereby induced to generate sympathetic
brain wave frequencies. The apparatus finds particular utility in the generation
of alpha waves. Because learning is enhanced when the brain is in the alpha
state, activities such as listening to tapes or lectures and the like can
be carried out with greater facility. Shadow generation is accomplished
through the use of a timing mechanism for each liquid crystal display and
the frequency for each is adjustable over a wide range, permitting synchronous
or asynchronous timing. USP # 4,395,600 (July 26, 1983)
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- Auditory Subliminal Message System & Method
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- Lundy, Rene R., et al.
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- Abstract: Ambient audio signals from the customer shopping
area within a store are sensed and fed to a signal processing circuit that
produces a control signal which varies with variations in the amplitude
of the sensed audio signals. A control circuit adjusts the amplitude of
an auditory subliminal anti-shoplifting message to increase with increasing
amplitudes of sensed audio signals and decrease with decreasing amplitudes
of sensed audio signals. This amplitude controlled subliminal message may
be mixed with background music and transmitted to the shopping area. To
reduce distortion of the subliminal message, its amplitude is controlled
to increase at a first rate slower than the rate of increase of the amplitude
of ambient audio signals from the area. Also, the amplitude of the subliminal
message is controlled to decrease at a second rate faster than the first
rate with decreasing ambient audio signal amplitudes to minimize the possibility
of the subliminal message becoming supraliminal upon rapid declines in
ambient audio signal amplitudes in the area. A masking signal is provided
with an amplitude which is also controlled in response to the amplitude
of sensed ambient audio signals. This masking signal may be combined with
the auditory subliminal message to provide a composite signal fed to, and
controlled by, the control circuit. USP # 4,388,918 (June 21, 1983) \
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