Neural Stimulation for Enhanced Performance

Publication ID: 24-11857733_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Neural Stimulation for Enhanced Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857733_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857733_0002_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. 11,857,733.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Applying neural stimulation technology to improve cognitive function, reaction time, and performance in various industries, including agriculture, aviation, transportation, and education.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on neural stimulation for entertainment and information purposes. However, there is a growing need to improve human performance in various industries, where fatigue, decreased attention, and slow reaction times can have significant consequences. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to stimulate neural activity in novel applications, enhancing performance and safety in diverse fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises wearable devices, display screens, and sensors that work in tandem to stimulate neural activity, enhancing cognitive function, reaction time, and overall performance. In agricultural workers, the wearable device detects fatigue levels and stimulates neural activity to improve focus and productivity. In pilots, the cockpit display screen flickers at a selected frequency to improve reaction time and reduce errors. Similarly, in drivers, the vehicle's dashboard display screen stimulates neural activity to reduce fatigue and improve alertness. In athletes, the wearable device tracks physical and mental performance metrics, while in students, the digital whiteboard displays a flickering pattern to improve focus and attention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of neural stimulation technology, shifting from entertainment and information to performance enhancement in diverse industries. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address specific challenges in each industry, resulting in improved performance, safety, and productivity.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include implantable devices, virtual reality systems, or even neurofeedback training programs. Variations could involve different frequencies, patterns, or durations of neural stimulation, as well as integrating the technology with existing systems, such as wearable fitness trackers or vehicle safety systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has vast commercial potential in industries where human performance is critical, including agriculture, aviation, transportation, education, and sports. The market size is substantial, with potential applications in wearable devices, vehicle safety systems, and performance enhancement tools for professionals and individuals.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M21/02
A A61 A61B5/4064
A A61 A61N5/0618
A A61 A61N5/0622
A A61 A61M2021/0044
A A61 A61N2005/0663

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, neural stimulation technologies, human-computer interaction, with expertise in neurostimulation techniques, display technologies, and cognitive performance enhancement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related field, familiar with neural stimulation methods, display technologies, and performance tracking systems, with knowledge of human cognitive response to visual and auditory stimuli

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's neural stimulation technology provides a foundational framework for extending neural activation techniques across diverse performance domains. The PTD's variations represent predictable applications of known neural stimulation principles to specific industrial contexts. The core technological mechanism of neural stimulation through display-based interventions remains consistent across the disclosed embodiments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Video display capable of displaying information and enabling neural stimulation
PTD Variation
Applying display-based neural stimulation to agricultural worker performance monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using display frequencies to modulate cognitive state, with predictable results of improved worker focus and productivity
Source Patent Element
Apparatus with processor enabling neural stimulation through visual and audio outputs
PTD Variation
Cockpit display system for pilot performance enhancement through neural stimulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending neural stimulation technology to safety-critical domains represents a logical design choice with foreseeable performance improvement outcomes
Source Patent Element
Method of neural activity stimulation through display and audio interfaces
PTD Variation
Vehicle dashboard display for reducing driver fatigue through neural stimulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established neural stimulation principles to transportation safety represents an obvious technological adaptation with predictable cognitive performance benefits
Source Patent Element
Processor-enabled display for information and entertainment neural stimulation
PTD Variation
Educational technology using flickering digital whiteboard to enhance student focus
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring neural stimulation techniques to educational contexts represents a straightforward technological extension with expected cognitive performance improvements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857733's disclosure of neural stimulation through display technologies, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations of neural stimulation across agricultural, aviation, transportation, and educational domains to be obvious extensions of the foundational neural stimulation technology, thereby rendering potential related patent claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,733
TitleMethod and apparatus for stimulating neural activity
Assignee(s)SYMBOLICS INC.