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System and method of managing a psychological state of an individual using images

US6102846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H20/70
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system which includes an apparatus and method of managing a psychological and physiological state of that individual involves the use of images or stimuli, the measurement of a physiological state of the individual, and the creation of a personalized preferred response profile which is specifically tailored to the individual. With the apparatus and method of the present invention, it is possible for an individual to manage and thereby lower his or her stress by viewing, for example, images which are selected based on the created personalized preferred response profile for the individual. The personalized preferred response profile is created by having the individual view, for example, a wide variety of images and creating the profile based on those images which provide a preferred response to the individual. The system supports and enhances existing biofeedback equipment.

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