Surgery – Sleep or relaxation inducing therapy – Sensory
Patent
1985-07-30
1988-10-18
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Sleep or relaxation inducing therapy
Sensory
A61M 2100
Patent
active
047779373
ABSTRACT:
The invention features a method and apparatus for altering the mood of an individual. A facial mask is provided that excludes external stimuli while providing visual and auditory stimulation designed to influence the brain wave pattern.
The visual stimulus introduces a continuous, uniform light of a particular color. The light stimulus is designed to produce an effect known as ganzfeld, wherein there occurs a complete loss of visual sensation.
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Guinan Peter J.
Rush Charles
Kamm William E.
Sykes Angela D.
Tranquil Times, Inc.
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