Methods for user control of neurostimulation to modify a cognitive state

摘要

Methods for allowing a user to control a neuromodulator to modify a cognitive state being experienced by the user. The user may select a waveform ensemble from a hand-held user device having an interface, and the user may adjust the perceived intensity of the applied waveform ensemble with the user device while the waveform ensemble is being applied. Also described are methods of managing communication between the hand-held user device (such as a smartphone or the like) and a wearable neurostimulator. Methods of displaying and visually tracking and controlling the applied waveform ensemble are also described herein.

主权项

1. A method of modifying a user's cognitive state using a neurostimulator worn on the user's head, the method comprising:
allowing the user to select a waveform ensemble from a plurality of waveform ensembles on a user device, wherein the waveform ensemble comprises multiple sequentially arranged sets of waveform parameters, wherein each set specifies a current intensity, a frequency, and a duty cycle, and wherein the plurality of waveform ensembles includes different waveform ensembles; transmitting an identifier or set of parameters corresponding to the waveform ensemble to the neurostimulator worn on the user's head for application of the waveform ensemble by the neurostimulator; displaying on the user device, a representation of a perceived intensity of the waveform ensemble over a duration of application of the waveform ensemble and a display of a user-adjusted perceived intensity relative to the perceived intensity of the waveform ensemble; and allowing the user to adjust the perceived intensity of the applied waveform ensemble with the user device during application of the waveform ensemble.