Wearable Device for the Ear with Electroencephalographic and Spectroscopic Sensors

摘要

This invention is a wearable device for the ear comprising: an ear attachment with a forehead-projecting portion, an electromagnetic energy sensor which is configured to collect data concerning electromagnetic energy which is transmitted through and/or emitted by the person's body, a microphone, a spectroscopic sensor which is configured to collect data concerning light energy which is transmitted through and/or reflected from the person's body, a sound-emitting unit, a power source, and a data processor. This device configuration is advantageous for mobile electroencephalographic monitoring and spectroscopic analysis of body tissue.

主权项

1. A wearable device for the ear comprising:
an ear attachment, wherein this ear attachment further comprises an inserted portion which is configured to be at least partially inserted into the ear canal, a frontal-connecting portion which is configured to span a portion of an outer ear or ear canal opening perimeter between the 11 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions, wherein clock hour positions around the perimeter of an outer ear or ear canal opening are defined relative to a 12 o'clock position that is vertically above the center of the outer opening of the ear canal, a forehead-projecting portion which is configured to span from the ear to the person's temple and/or forehead, a rear-spanning portion which is configured to span a portion of an outer ear or ear canal opening perimeter between the 5 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions, and an earlobe portion which is configured to be attached to the earlobe; an electromagnetic energy sensor which is configured to collect data concerning electromagnetic energy which is transmitted through and/or emitted by the person's body; a microphone; a spectroscopic sensor which is configured to collect data concerning light energy which is transmitted through and/or reflected from the person's body; a sound-emitting unit; a power source; and a data processor.