SENSORY STIMULATION OR MONITORING APPARATUS FOR THE BACK OF NECK
First Claim
1. A wearable audio and vibrational delivery apparatus configured for use with a speaker set that is placed in or about the ears, the apparatus comprising (a) a housing comprising at least one vibration speaker or vibration transduction component, the housing configured to be positioned on the back of the neck and on the spine, and (b) right and left attachment members with a proximal portion directly or indirectly connected to the housing, and the attachment members each having a distal portion configured for removable attachment to the ears or to speaker enclosures of a speaker set that is placed about the ears.
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Abstract
Described herein are wearable sensory stimulation and monitoring devices that can be worn around the back of the neck along and in contact with the spine. Apparatuses described herein stimulate one or more senses including auditory, tactile or olfactory. Apparatuses are also described that allow for sensing and monitoring of physiologic parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure and movement. The device also has features that allow for easy attachment or integration to articles worn on the head.
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- 1. A wearable audio and vibrational delivery apparatus configured for use with a speaker set that is placed in or about the ears, the apparatus comprising (a) a housing comprising at least one vibration speaker or vibration transduction component, the housing configured to be positioned on the back of the neck and on the spine, and (b) right and left attachment members with a proximal portion directly or indirectly connected to the housing, and the attachment members each having a distal portion configured for removable attachment to the ears or to speaker enclosures of a speaker set that is placed about the ears.
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9. A method for attaching a wearable audio and vibrational delivery output apparatus configured for use with a speaker set that is placed in or about the ears comprising steps of (a) providing an apparatus comprising (i) at least one vibration speaker or vibration transduction component that is configured to be positioned on the back of the neck and on the spine, and (i) right and left attachment members directly or indirectly connected to the at least one vibration speaker or vibration transduction component, and (b) attaching a proximal portion of each attachment member to the ears or to speaker housings of a speaker set that is placed about the ears.
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10. A wearable audio delivery apparatus comprising (a) a speaker set that is placed in or about the ears, (b) a housing comprising at least one vibration speaker or vibration transduction component, the housing configured to be positioned on the back of the neck and on the spine, and (c) right and left attachment members each comprising a proximal portion directly or indirectly connected to the housing, and a distal portion attached to a portion of a speaker set that is placed in or about the ears, wherein the attachment members are flexible, stretchable, or both flexible and stretchable.
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11. A wearable monitoring apparatus comprising (a) a housing comprising a sensor, the housing configured to be positioned on the back of the neck and on the spine, and (b) right and left attachment members with a proximal portion directly or indirectly connected to the housing, and the attachment members each having a distal portion configured for removable attachment to a headpiece.
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