Apparatus and method for modifying human behavior by triggering positive and aversive post-hypnotic suggestions
US5823932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2021/0044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for modifying undesired behaviors in humans who have undergone one or more hypnotherapy sessions to implant positive and aversive posthypnotic suggestions which are to be elicited in response to corresponding detected trigger events. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is a watch (30) and includes signal generators (15, 16, 19, 20) which are controlled by a processor (12) to generate tactile, visual and/or audio active signals that trigger positive and aversive posthypnotic suggestions. The apparatus is programmed to randomly generate a plurality of positive active signals during a period of time programmed by the subject. Additionally, manual controls (14, 18) are provided to allow the subject to selectively activate the positive active signals or negative active signals as needed.
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