Methods and apparatuses for networking neuromodulation of a group of individuals

A networkable transcranial neuromodulation system adapted to apply coordinated neuromodulation to a group of individuals, the system comprising:

• a first transcranial neuromodulator apparatus configured to adhesively secure to a first individual's head, the first transcranial neuromodulator apparatus comprising:
• a first power source, a first wireless receiver and transmitter module, a first applicator configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation and a first controller configured to receive instructions from the first wireless receiver and transmitter module and to apply transcranial neuromodulation from the first applicator;
• a second transcranial neuromodulator apparatus configured to adhesively secure to a second individual's head, the second transcranial neuromodulator apparatus comprising:
• a second power source, a second wireless receiver and transmitter module, a second applicator configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation and a second controller configured to receive instructions from the second wireless receiver and transmitter module and to apply transcranial neuromodulation from the second applicator;
• and
• a third-party controller configured to transmit control information to the first and second transcranial neuromodulator apparatuses to coordinate neuromodulation by the first and the second transcranial neuromodulator apparatus.

A networkable transcranial neuromodulation apparatus adapted to apply coordinated neuromodulation to one individual of a group of individuals each receiving coordinated neuromodulation, the apparatus comprising:

• an applicator configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation;
• a wireless receiver and transmitter module;
• and
• a controller configured to switch between an autonomous operation mode and a coordinated operation mode;
• wherein in the coordinated operation mode the controller is configured to receive instructions from a third-party controller through the wireless receiver and transmitter module and to apply transcranial neuromodulation based on the received instructions.

A networkable transcranial neuromodulation apparatus adapted to apply coordinated neuromodulation to one individual of a group of individuals each receiving coordinated neuromodulation, the apparatus comprising:

• a housing at least partially enclosing:
• a power source,
• a wireless receiver and transmitter module, and
• a controller configured to switch between an autonomous operation mode and a coordinated operation mode;
• and
• an applicator surface comprising:
• an adhesive configured to secure the device to the individual's head, and
• an applicator configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation;
• wherein in the coordinated operation mode the controller is configured to receive instructions from a third-party controller through the wireless receiver and transmitter module and to apply transcranial neuromodulation based on the received instructions.

A method of coordinating neuromodulation of a plurality of individuals, the method comprising:

• receiving a first status indicator from a first transcranial neuromodulation apparatus being worn by a first individual;
• receiving a second status indicator from a second transcranial neuromodulation apparatus being worn by a second individual;
• and
• applying coordinated transcranial neuromodulation to both the first individual and the second individual.

A method of coordinating neuromodulation of a plurality of individuals, the method comprising:

• receiving a first status indicator that is wirelessly transmitted from a first transcranial neuromodulation apparatus being worn by a first individual, wherein the first transcranial neuromodulation apparatus is a self-contained, self-powered and self-adherent apparatus;
• receiving a second status indicator that is wirelessly transmitted from a second transcranial neuromodulation apparatus being worn by a second individual, wherein the second transcranial neuromodulation apparatus is a self-contained, self-powered and self-adherent apparatus;
• and
• applying coordinated transcranial neuromodulation to both the first individual and the second individual.

A networkable transcranial neuromodulation apparatus comprising:

• an applicator configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation;
• a wireless receiver and transmitter module;
• a controller configured to control the application of transcranial neuromodulation by the applicator;
• and
• a security module configured to determine if a valid security key has been received by the wireless receiver and transmitter module;
• wherein the controller is further configured to receive instructions from the wireless receiver and transmitter module and to apply transcranial neuromodulation based on the received instructions when the security module has determined that a valid security key was received.

A networkable transcranial neuromodulation apparatus adapted to apply coordinated neuromodulation to one individual of a group of individuals receiving coordinated neuromodulation, the apparatus comprising:

• a housing at least partially enclosing:
• a power source,
• a controller, and
• a wireless receiver and transmitter module;
• an applicator surface comprising:
• an adhesive configured to secure the device to the individual's head, and
• an applicator coupled to the controller and configured to deliver transcranial neuromodulation;
• and
• a security module configured to determine if a valid security key has been received by the wireless receiver and transmitter module;
• wherein the controller is configured receiver instructions from the wireless receiver and transmitter module and apply transcranial neuromodulation from the applicator based on the received instructions when the security module has determined that a valid security key was received.