Adaptive Brain-Computer Interface for Enhanced Human Performance

Publication ID: 24-11857730_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Brain-Computer Interface for Enhanced Human Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857730_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857730_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,730.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to the application of an eyeshade-based electroencephalogram detection system to novel industries and use cases, including ADHD management, athletic performance enhancement, anxiety disorder detection, sleep quality improvement, and neurological disorder treatment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an eyeshade with an electroencephalogram acquisition unit and a controller for adjusting heating temperature. However, the patent's scope was limited to wearable equipment technologies. The present inventive concept addresses the need for expanding the core technology to tackle diverse, high-impact problems in various fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises an eyeshade with an electroencephalogram acquisition unit and a controller that receives brain electrical signals and adjusts a heating temperature to optimize cognitive function, athletic performance, anxiety management, sleep quality, or neurological disorder treatment. The controller analyzes brain electrical signals to identify patterns indicative of specific conditions and provides personalized recommendations or alerts. The eyeshade may include additional components, such as sensors, processors, or communication modules, to enhance its functionality and connectivity.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original patent's core technology to unprecedented industries and use cases, demonstrating a non-obvious and innovative approach to solving complex problems. The inventive concept's ability to adapt the eyeshade-based electroencephalogram detection system to diverse applications constitutes a significant inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the eyeshade design, sensor configurations, or controller algorithms to accommodate specific use cases. For instance, a version for ADHD management may incorporate additional cognitive training exercises, while a version for athletic performance enhancement may include real-time biometric feedback.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has vast commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, sports, and education. The market for adaptive brain-computer interfaces is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing demand for personalized, data-driven solutions to improve human performance and well-being.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M21/02
A A61 A61B5/369
A A61 A61B5/6803

Field of Art

Wearable biomedical technology, specifically brain-computer interface devices with electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring and physiological parameter control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or electrical engineer with expertise in neurological monitoring devices, wearable technologies, and signal processing, possessing knowledge of EEG acquisition, temperature-based physiological interventions, and adaptive control systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's core technology of an EEG-enabled eyeshade with temperature control provides a fundamental platform for exploring diverse medical and performance applications. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original technological framework by applying known signal processing and adaptive control techniques to specific use cases. The modular design of the original eyeshade inherently suggests adaptability across multiple domains of cognitive and neurological monitoring.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electroencephalogram acquisition unit configured to acquire brain electrical signals
PTD Variation
Applying EEG signal analysis to detect specific cognitive states like ADHD, athletic performance, anxiety, and seizure activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Known signal processing techniques can be applied to identify specific neurological patterns, representing a predictable application of existing EEG monitoring technology
Source Patent Element
Temperature controller coupled to heating unit for adjusting heating temperature
PTD Variation
Using temperature modulation to influence cognitive states, sleep quality, and neurological responses
Obviousness Reasoning
Physiological temperature intervention is a well-established technique for modulating neurological and psychological states, representing a known and foreseeable extension of the original temperature control mechanism
Source Patent Element
Controller with processor for generating control signals based on brain electrical signals
PTD Variation
Implementing adaptive algorithms to provide personalized recommendations and alerts based on neurological data
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing context-aware control systems using biosignal processing is a standard approach in biomedical engineering, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Eyeshade with integrated electronic components and sensors
PTD Variation
Expanding sensor configurations and adding communication modules for enhanced functionality across different use cases
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design and technological integration are predictable evolutionary steps in wearable technology development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the technological framework established in US Patent 11857730, utilizing known signal processing techniques and adaptive control methodologies to expand the original eyeshade's potential applications across diverse neurological and performance domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,730
TitleEyeshade and electroencephalogram detection system
Assignee(s)BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.