Galvanic vestibular stimulation system and method of use for simulation, directional cueing, and alleviating motion-related sickness
US8718796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and techniques for stimulating a user. For example, materials and methods for manipulating nystagmus and the related vestibular system with coupling of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and visual cueing are provided herein. Use of GVS within the present invention may be applied to simulation, alleviating motion sickness, and directional cueing of a user to a precise target location.
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