Systems, devices, and methods for treating vestibular conditions

    公开(公告)号:US11284205B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-22

    申请号:US16921484

    申请日:2020-07-06

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.

    SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR CONDITIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20210321205A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US16921484

    申请日:2020-07-06

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.

    Device for mitigating motion sickness and other responses to inconsistent sensory information

    公开(公告)号:US12053426B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-06

    申请号:US17193745

    申请日:2021-03-05

    Inventor: Samuel J. Owen

    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein mitigate motion sickness by disrupting, controlling, or influencing anatomy of the vestibular system. An embodiment may induce vibrations in the vestibular system, including otoliths and/or semicircular canals of the inner ear, causing noisy or unreliable sensory information to be sent to the brain from the vestibular system. Due to the noisy or unreliable quality, the brain, as part of a normal physiological response, may rely less on sensory information from the vestibular system and rely more on other sources, thereby mitigating the motion sickness response, vertigo, vestibular migraines, and other physiological responses to inconsistent sensory information. Vibrations in the vestibular system may be induced by an agitator placed on an individual's head near the vestibular system, or by a transducer placed near the eardrum or directly on an individual's head. Some embodiments may optionally include implantable components in addition to extracorporeal components.

    Device for Mitigating Motion Sickness and Other Responses to Inconsistent Sensory Information
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    发明申请
    Device for Mitigating Motion Sickness and Other Responses to Inconsistent Sensory Information 审中-公开
    减轻运动疾病和其他反应不一致感觉信息的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160089298A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14867774

    申请日:2015-09-28

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can mitigate motion sickness by disrupting, controlling, or influencing anatomy of the vestibular system, including, for example, otoliths, endolymph, and hair follicles. An embodiment of the invention may induce vibrations in the vestibular system, including otoliths and/or semicircular canals of the inner ear, thereby causing noisy or unreliable sensory information in signals sent to the brain from the vestibular system. Due to this noisy or unreliable sensory information, the brain, as part of a normal physiological response, may rely less on signals received from vestibular system and rely more heavily on other sources, thereby mitigating the motion sickness response, vertigo, vestibular migraines, and other physiological responses to inconsistent sensory information. Vibrations in the vestibular system may be induced by an agitator placed on an individual's head near the vestibular system. Vibrations in the vestibular system may also be induced by a transducer placed near the eardrum or directly on an individual's head. Embodiments of the invention may optionally include implantable components in addition to extracorporeal components.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例可以通过破坏,控制或影响前庭系统(包括例如耳石,内淋巴和毛囊)的解剖学来减轻晕车。 本发明的一个实施例可以引起前庭系统中的振动,包括内耳的耳石和/或半圆形运河,从而在从前庭系统发送到脑的信号中引起嘈杂或不可靠的感觉信息。 由于这种嘈杂或不可靠的感官信息,大脑作为正常生理反应的一部分,可能较少依赖于从前庭系统接收的信号,并且更多地依赖于其他来源,从而减轻晕车反应,眩晕,前庭偏头痛和 对不一致的感官信息的其他生理反应。 前庭系统中的振动可以由放置在前庭系统附近的个人头部的搅拌器引起。 前庭系统中的振动也可以由放置在耳膜附近或直接位于个体头部的换能器引起。 除体外成分外,本发明的实施方案可任选地包括可植入组分。

    SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR CONDITIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20220279292A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-01

    申请号:US17669797

    申请日:2022-02-11

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.

    SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR CONDITIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200001085A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-02

    申请号:US16557217

    申请日:2019-08-30

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system.

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