# US 12,223,106 B2 · Systems and methods for generic control using a neural signal > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,223,106 B2 - Document ID: US12223106B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/154,495 - Filed: 2023-01-13 - Published: 2023-08-03 - Granted: 2025-02-11 - Earliest claimed: 2022-01-13 - Assignees: Synchron Australia Pty Limited - Applicants: Synchron Australia Pty Limited - Inventors: Thomas James Oxley; Jason Wright - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12223106B2 ## CPC - G06F 3/015: {Input arrangements based on nervous system activity detection, e.g. brain waves [EEG] detection, electromyograms [EMG] detection, electrodermal response detection} - A61B 5/0031: {Implanted circuitry} - A61B 5/375: using biofeedback - A61F 2/54: Artificial arms or hands or parts thereof - A61F 2/60: Artificial legs or feet or parts thereof - A61F 2/72: Bioelectric control, e.g. myoelectric - A61F 4/00: Methods or devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or a device not forming part of the body - G06F 3/016: {Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for interfacing an individual having a brain computer interface configured to control an electronic device, the method comprising: measuring neural-related signals of the individual using a neural implant to obtain a first sensed neural signal when the individual generates a first thought; transmitting the first sensed neural signal to a processing unit, where the processing unit associates the first sensed neural signal with a first input command independently of the electronic device; and wherein after the processing unit associates the first sensed neural signal with the first input command, the processing unit transmits the first input command to the electronic device to cause the electronic device to issue an output command previously associated with the first input command, where the output command causes the electronic device to take an action; wherein upon the processing unit begins to associate the first sensed neural signal with the first input command, generating a haptic feedback confirmation signal to an implanted component implanted within the individual such that the implanted component provides a physical sensation, comprising a vibration, within the individual allowing the individual to confirm selection of the first input command. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the implanted component comprises a telemetry unit electrically coupled to the neural implant. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the implanted component comprises an electrode configured to stimulate a nerve of the individual. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method of claim 3, wherein the nerve comprises a peripheral nerve. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising providing an observable feedback signal with the haptic feedback confirmation signal. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein the observable feedback signal comprises an auditory or a visual signal on a user interface. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the physical sensation comprises a repeating physical sensation. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the physical sensation increases in intensity over time. ### Claim 9 A method for interfacing an individual having a brain computer interface configured to control an electronic device, the method comprising: measuring neural-related signals of the individual using a neural implant to obtain a first sensed neural signal when the individual generates a first thought; transmitting the first sensed neural signal to a processing unit, wherein when the processing unit begins to associate the first sensed neural signal with a first input command, generating a haptic feedback confirmation signal to an implanted component implanted within the individual such that the implanted component provides a physical sensation, comprising a vibration, within the individual allowing the individual to confirm selection of the first input command; wherein after the processing unit associates the first sensed neural signal with the first input command, the processing unit transmits the first input command to the electronic device to cause the electronic device to issue an output command associated with the first input command, where the output command causes the electronic device to take an action. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the implanted component comprises a telemetry unit electrically coupled to the neural implant. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the implanted component comprises an electrode configured to stimulate a nerve of the individual. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein the nerve comprises a peripheral nerve. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising providing an observable feedback signal with the haptic feedback confirmation signal. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the observable feedback signal comprises an auditory or a visual signal on a user interface. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the physical sensation comprises a repeating physical sensation. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the physical sensation increases in intensity over time.