Neurofeedback conditioning method
AssigneeBrainstate Technologies, Inc.
InventorLee Gerdes
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Abstract
An improved method for conditioning the brain for optimal cognitive functioning based on the use of neurofeedback. Using an EEG, a subject's brain activity is continually analyzed. A neurofeedback program is established for the subject on an automated individualized basis, based on the immediate brain activity and the understanding of optimized cognitive functioning. The subject is then exposed to sound waves at frequencies sufficient to alter brain activity from the immediate brain state when that brain state is not optimized, to a brain state that is more conducive to being optimized for cognitive functioning.
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A brain conditioning method to optimize cognitive functioning comprising:
- automatically determining a subject's baseline brain activity as reflected in electromagnetic waves emitted by the subject's brain;
- establishing an individualized feedback program for the subject based on exposure of the subject to sound waves from an external source;
- exposing the subject to sound waves automatically generated from the external source at frequencies sufficient to alter brain activity when the dominant brain frequency does not fall in a range expected for optimal cognitive functioning;
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- repeating the exposing step until the brain activity is altered to be more optimized for cognitive functioning.
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