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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2008
Filed:
May. 05, 2003
Jason D Harry, Rumford, RI (US);
Stephen J Kleshinski, Scituate, MA (US);
James B Niemi, West Kingstown, RI (US);
Gregg R Draudt, Stowe, MA (US);
Dirk Ahlgrim, Boston, MA (US);
James J. Collins, Newton, MA (US);
Jason D Harry, Rumford, RI (US);
Stephen J Kleshinski, Scituate, MA (US);
James B Niemi, West Kingstown, RI (US);
Gregg R Draudt, Stowe, MA (US);
Dirk Ahlgrim, Boston, MA (US);
James J. Collins, Newton, MA (US);
Afferent Corporation, Providence, RI (US);
Abstract
The invention features methods and apparatus for enhancing neurophysiologic performance, such as sensorimotor control and neuroplasticity. A preferred method involves inputting bias signals to sensory cells of a subject, thereby improving sensory cell function, while the subject is performing a predefined physical activity. A system used to practice the method of the invention includes a wearable device to which is secured at least one repositionable signal input device and a signal generator that is communicatively coupled to the signal input devices.