Headgear with displaceable sensors for electrophysiology measurement and training

Abstract

A method and system provides for headgear usable for electrophysiological data collection and analysis and neurostimulation/neuromodulation or brain computer interface for clinical, peak performance, or neurogaming and neuromodulation applications. The headgear utilizes dry sensor technology as well as connection points for adjustable placement of the bi-directional sensors for the recoding of electrophysiology from the user and delivery of current to the sensors intended to improve or alter electrophysiology parameters. The headgear allows for recording electrophysiological data and biofeedback directly to the patient via the sensors, as well as provide low intensity current or electromagnetic field to the user. The headgear can further include auditory, visual components for immersive neurogaming. The headgear may further communication with local or network processing devices based on neurofeedback and biofeedback and immersive environment experience with balance and movement sensor data input.

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         21 . A method of measuring an electroencephalography anomaly in a brain region with an electroencephalography device, said device comprising
 a cross-bar having a track disposed therein;   a transcranial stimulation sensor connectable within the track using a magnet, the sensor positionable for contacting engagement with the head of a user for communication of a electrophysiology signal therethrough;   said device further comprising a first side-bar in contacting engagement with the cross-bar; and at least one sensor attached on the first side-bar for contacting engagement with the head of the user, wherein at least one hinge mechanism engages the first side-bar to the cross-bar, whereby the at least one hinge mechanism allows for the articulation of the first side-bar relative to the cross-bar;   wherein the transcranial stimulation sensor provides a patient with stimulation, and the reaction of the patient is measured and compared with an earlier data sample.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the transcranial stimulation sensor is a transcranial alternating current stimulation sensor. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the transcranial stimulation sensor is a transcranial direct current stimulation sensor. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the transcranial stimulation sensor is a transcranial magnetic stimulation sensor. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the electrophysiology signal communicated through the sensor includes an electromyography signal. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the electrophysiology signal communicated through the sensor includes an electroencephalogram signal. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the electrophysiology signal communicated through the sensor includes an electrocardiography signal. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising at least one processing device for processing the electrophysiology signal as acquired from the user via the sensor. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein the at least one processing device is in communication with an external processing system for electrophysiology measurements. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the communication with the external processing system is via wireless communication. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising at least one processing device for processing the stimulating electrophysiology signal directed to the user via the sensor. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising a second side-bar in contacting engagement with the cross-bar; and at least one sensor attached on the second side-bar for contacting engagement with the head of the user. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising at least one audio receiving device operative to receive audio input from the user. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising a lens operative to display a visual display thereon. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 21 , said device further comprising at least one speaker disposed in an earpiece, operative to provide audio output to the user.