Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
Patent
1996-07-30
1998-04-21
Hindenberg, Max
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
600587, A61B 505
Patent
active
057412170
ABSTRACT:
Biofeedback monitoring and training of a subject using a computer and a computer mouse in the workplace is achieved by monitoring the galvanic skin response (GSR) of the subject every time he or she uses the mouse and by implementing a predetermined course of action on the computer monitor when measured GSR levels are outside of predetermined upper and lower limits. Biofeedback apparatus for implementing this technique includes a computer mouse with electrodes on the exterior surface of the mouse. When the user makes physical contact with two or more electrodes on the mouse, a very small electrical current is conducted by the subject's skin and is measured. The measured value is transmitted to the computer over a serial communication cable. The mouse otherwise functions as a conventional computer mouse. Software in the computer uses the GSR measurement and implements a predetermined course of action, such as a relaxing message with visual images and soft music. This process can help the subject monitor his or her physiological state in order to increase relaxation.
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Hindenberg Max
Wingood Pamela L.
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