WO2023049449A1

WO2023049449A1 - Bioharmonic device

Info

Publication number: WO2023049449A1
Application number: PCT/US2022/044723
Authority: WO
Inventors: Heather MURPHY; Eric Silver
Original assignee: Murphy Heather
Priority date: 2021-09-25
Filing date: 2022-09-26
Publication date: 2023-03-30

Abstract

A bio-harmonic device that has at least one pod that provides an output, wherein the output is provided when a trigger condition is sensed. The at least one pod is configured to be controlled by a control module having a software interface that dynamically tunes the output of the pod and the at least one pod is coupelable to a user's body.

Description

BIO-HARMONIC DEVICE

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/248,443 filed on September 25, 2021, the contents of which being incorporated herein in entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a wireless bilateral alternating vibration and frequency stimulating system.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Many people routinely deal with debilitating anxiety or other conditions that are unpleasant for the individual. Prolonged anxiety that is not properly addressed can cause severe mental and physical health issues for the individual. Accordingly, there is a need for a system and method that can be worn by a user to provide a calming stimulus to the user when anxiety levels are elevated.

SUMMARY

[0004] One embodiment of this disclosure is a bio-harmonic device that has at least one pod that provides an output, wherein the output is provided when a trigger condition is sensed. The at least one pod is configured to be controlled by a control module having a software interface that dynamically tunes the output of the pod and the at least one pod is coupelable to a user’s body.

[0005] In one example of this embodiment, the at least one pod receives input from an external device. In another example, the output provided by the at least one pod is at least one of a vibration or a frequency. In yet another example, the output provided by the at least one pod is delivered at a frequency controlled by the control module.

[0006] In part of these examples the at least one pod oscillates at an underlying vibration frequency ranging between 16-33 Hz. In another part the at least one pod oscillates in a harmonic frequency ranging between ,25-60Hz. In yet another part, the at least one pod comprises a first pod and a second pod, wherein the vibrations between the first pod and second pod are out of phase relative to one another. [0007] In yet another example of this embodiment the at least one pod is configured to respond to inputs from additional sensing hardware. In another example, the at least one pod has an adhesive on an outer surface configured to adhere the at least one pod to a user’s skin. In a further example, the at least one pod communicates wirelessly with the control module. In yet another example, the pod has a sensor and senses the input. In another example, the output provided by the at least one pod is a vibration, and the at least one pod has an adjustable amplitude of the vibration.

[0008] Another embodiment of this disclosure is a method of using a bio-harmonic device. The method includes providing a control module in communication with at least one pod, setting a response frequency, calibrating the bio-harmonic device, and determining when a stimulus is identified, determining when a trigger is provided. If the trigger is provided, the bio-harmonic device records an alert, checks for enabled pods, and begins stimulating the enabled pods.

[0009] One example of this embodiment includes determining whether a dynamic drive frequency is enabled. Another example includes determining whether a dynamic trigger is enabled. In yet another example, the bio-harmonic device identifies whether a user acknowledged the stimulus. In one part of this example, when the user does not acknowledge the stimulus, a stimulus loop is performed and when the user acknowledges the stimulus, the bio-harmonic device plays affirmations if it detects that the user inputted earbuds.

[0010] In another example of this embodiment, when the trigger is provided, the method includes determining a number of enabled pods from the at least one pod, performing pulse width modulation on the enabled pods to produce the requested waveform. Part of this example includes determining whether the pod is piezoelectric enabled and providing an analogue output when a pod is piezoelectric enabled

[0011] In yet another example of this embodiment, default user settings are applied when a dynamic drive frequency is not enabled. Further, the bio-harmonic device selectively updates the drive frequency using inputs when dynamic drive frequency is enabled. In yet another example of this embodiment, sensor data is at least one of periodically read or recorded to generate a moving average baseline and trigger when dynamic trigger is enabled. Further a default for the baseline trigger is applied when dynamic trigger is not enabled. [0012] In another example of this embodiment, the trigger conditions are detected with one or more of a pulse oximeter or a gyroscope. In yet another example, the bio-harmonic device is calibrated by a user wearing a sensing device and the user’s baseline is measured for trigger conditions. In yet another example, the sensing device is provided from external sensing hardware. [0013] Yet another embodiment of this disclosure is a kit having a container, a first pod and a second pod located within the container, wherein the pods have adhesive allowing them to adhere to a users’ skin. The one or more pods are can be coupled to the body and communicate with a control module to selectively provide an output to counter a sensed condition.

[0014] In one example, the kit includes headphones.

[0015] As energies come into the body’s auric field, ethereal touch stickers will sense the bodies regulatory/nervous system with one or more sensors, i.e., blood pressure secretion gland along with other chemicals in blood among other things. The device will then start to slowly vibrate alternating sides. The implemented vibration pattern may utilize the emotional freedom technique (“EFT”) among others.

[0016] The ethereal touch stickers and implemented vibration pattern may calm the nervous system and activates the happy or positive brain chemicals such as Dopamine. Serotonin is another neurotransmitter produced when you feel satisfaction or importance. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that produces feelings of love and connection. Endorphins are opioid peptides produced by the hypothalamus and pituitary glands that operate as neurotransmitters. The euphoric feeling endorphins produce helps mask pain.

[0017] Bilateral vibrations on specific meridians allow the natural process of the body, in turn releasing of specific chemicals to the brain, to generate the happy chemicals as well as calm the nervous system simultaneously. Touch points such as the vegas nerve meridian and pituitary gland meridian are directly correlated to the hormone/mood chemicals.

[0018] The present disclosure may be compact, such as the size of a make-up compact mirror, and may hold rechargeable wireless vibrating stickers along with ear buds or the like. One aspect of this disclosure includes an application (“app”) that utilizes wireless protocols such as Bluetooth. The app shows body images and the signals of the energy that are flowing to and through the devices or stickers on the body. The app may also send frequencies to the stickers which will turn on the vibration independently if desired. The app may also have a breathing pulse selection that can allow the individual to visualize how to breathe as well as sound from the app teaching the body to breathe a cadence.

[0019] Another aspect of this disclosure includes creating neuroplasticity. The app will also display color light therapy and meditation options. Bilateral pulsing/vibrating of the stickers will give the body a natural calming or exhilarating affect depending on the setting. Sending the signals to the meridian points in which the brain releases the corresponding chemicals.

[0020] In one aspect of this disclosure, the device regulates the levels of each hormone and cortisol levels that are in the bloodstream by measuring and sensing the frequency of the body specifically for the chemical releases. Depending on the setting one can control the pulse intensity, time each pulse and duration. It is manually able to switch vibration patterns, sound waves or even light therapy.

[0021] There will be an option to have the ear buds and listen to the sounds with or without the body touch sensors. For participation in meditation or tutorial on each component of the device or guided meditations along with a teaching body message signals about the individuals health. The Ethereal touch stickers will have rechargeable batteries.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above-mentioned aspects of the present disclosure and the manner of obtaining them will become more apparent and the disclosure itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of the embodiments of the disclosure, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] Fig. la is a schematic representation of one embodiment of a bio-harmonic device;

[0024] Fig. lb is an elevated perspective view of one embodiment of a bio-harmonic device kit; [0025] Fig. 2a is a partial schematic representation of a method of using the bio-harmonic device; [0026] Fig. 2b is a partial schematic representation of the method of using the bio-harmonic device;

[0027] Fig. 3 is a transistor circuit diagram; and [0028] Fig. 4 is a 5-volt control circuit diagram.

[0029] Corresponding reference numerals are used to indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figs, la-lb illustrate a bio-harmonic device 100, which may include one or more pods 102a-102f (collectively 102) configured to communicate with a control module 104. In one example, the bio-harmonic device may be purchased as a bio-harmonic kit 106. The bio-harmonic kit 106 may include at least one or more pods 102, headphones 108, and a container 110 which may store, at least, the one or more pods 102 and the headphones 108.

[0032] The pods 102 may be coupelable to a user’s body. In one example, each pod 102 may include an adhesive on an outer surface of the pod, wherein the adhesive is configured to adhere the pod to a user’s skin. In one example the pods 102 may adhere to a user’s body inconspicuously, wherein it may not be readily apparent to an individual that the pods are coupled to the user. More specifically, the pods 102 may be small, wherein the size of each pod 102 may be approximately the size of a thumbnail and have a minimal thickness such that the pods 102 can be coupled to a user’s skin without protruding extensively therefrom. In one example, the pods 102 may be square shaped. In another example, the pods 102 may be in the shape of a heart. In another embodiment, the pods 102 may be round. However, other shapes and size configurations are also contemplated herein.

[0033] In one example, one pod 102 may be coupled to the user. In another example, two pods 102 may be coupled to the user. In another embodiment, three pods 102 may be coupled to the user. In another embodiment, four pods 102 may be coupled to the user. In another embodiment, five pods 102 may be coupled to the user. In another embodiment, six pods 102 may be coupled to the user. In another embodiment, more than six pods 102 may be coupled to the user. [0034] The pods 102 may be communicably coupled to the control module 104. The control module 104 may provide a signal to the pods 102 and the pods 102 may sense and receive the signal from the control module 104, and in response to the signal, the pods 102 may provide an output. The signal may be communicated to the pods 102 through a wired or wireless communications protocol. For example, the control module 104 may have a wired connection to one or more of the pods 102 and send an electrical signal to the connected pods 102 when an output is needed. Alternatively, the control module 104 may provide a wireless signal to the pods 102 using known wireless communications protocols such as BLE, WiFi, infrared, radio frequencies, or other known wireless communication protocols. The pods 102 may provide a vibrational output through one or more of a brushed or brushless motor having a corresponding vibrating weight and a piezoelectric vibrator. The amplitude and frequency of both the motor vibrator and the piezoelectric vibrator may be selectively controlled by the control module 104. In one embodiment, each pod 102 may have both a brushed/brushless motor with and adjustable amplitude vibrator and a piezoelectric vibrator wherein each vibrator is independently controlled by the control module 104 to provide different vibrational frequencies, amplitudes, and waveforms.

[0035] In a first embodiment, the output may be a vibration, wherein the pod 102 vibrates when a corresponding signal is received from the control module 104. In a second embodiment, the output may be a frequency. In a third embodiment, the output may be both a frequency and a vibration. In one example, the pod 102 may oscillate at an underlying vibrational frequency ranging between 16-33 Hz. In some examples, the pod 102 may oscillate in a harmonic frequency ranging between 0.25-20 Hz, and have a vibration profile that is variable. It may be noted that the device 100 may target specific brain frequency ranges for the output. In one example, the target frequency may be associated with Delta brain waves which may range may be between 0.5 and 4 Hz. In another example the target frequency may be associated with Alpha brain waves which may range between 6-15 Hz. In another embodiment, the target frequency may be associated with the Beta brain waves, which may range between 12 and 30 Hz. In another example, the target frequency may be associated with Gamma brain waves, which may range between 35 and 120 Hz. In some embodiments, the output of the pods 102 may have a uniform amplitude. In other embodiments, the amplitude of the pod 102 may be adjusted. In one embodiment of this example, the pod 102 may adjust the amplitude of the vibration. In yet another embodiment, the control module 104 may adjust the amplitude of the vibration.

[0036] In one embodiment, the pods 102 may include a vibration module. In one example, the vibration module may be approximately 3mm in diameter. In another embodiment, the vibration module may be approximately 4 mm in diameter. In another embodiment, the vibration module may be approximately 5 mm in diameter. In still another embodiment, the vibration module may be approximately 6 mm in diameter. In some examples, the thickness of the vibration module may be about 2 mm.

[0037] In one example, the pods 102 may provide an output that is in-phase. In this example, the pods 102 may provide output at approximately the same time. In other words, each of the pods 102 may be vibrating at the same frequency and in the same phase.

[0038] In another example, the pods 102 may provide output that is out-of-phase. In this example, the pods 102 may not provide output at approximately the same time. More specifically, one pod 102a may provide output before the other pod 102b provides the output, and one pod 102a may terminate the output before the other pod 102b terminates output.

[0039] In one embodiment, the pods 102 may be 180 degrees out of phase. In this embodiment, some pods 102a, 102c, 102e may provide output while the other pods 102b, 102d, 102f do not provide output. Then, the other pods 102b, 102d, 102f may provide output while the some pod 102 do not provide output. In another embodiment, the pods 102 may be out of phase, but not 180 degrees out of phase. In this embodiment, some pods 102a, 102c, 102e may provide an output, and before the some pods 102a, 102c, 102e terminate the output, other pods 102b, 102d, 102f may provide an output. Then, other pods 102b, 102d, 102f may terminate the output while the some pods 102a, 102c, 102e continue to provide an output. In some examples, the output may be more than one pulse. In other examples, the output may be one pulse.

[0040] In one example, the pods 102 may be wirelessly coupled to the control module 104. In other embodiments, the pods 102 may be coupled to the control module 104 via wires. In some embodiments, the bio-harmonic device may include pods 102 that may be wirelessly coupled to the control module 104 and pods 102 that may be coupled to the control module 104 via wires. In still another embodiment, each pod 102 may have the ability to couple to the control module 104 wirelessly or via wires.

[0041] The pods 102 may have a battery stored therein to selectively provide the output. Alternatively, the pods 102 may be wired and powered by the control module 104 through the wiring and not contain a battery at all. In one embodiment, the pods 102 may be wireless and contain a battery that is rechargeable. In one example, the pods 102 may contain a battery that is wirelessly rechargeable with the container 110.

[0042] In one embodiment, all of the pods 102 may be coupled to the control module 104. In this embodiment, the control module 104 may provide an signal to each pod, and each pod may receive the signal from the control module 104 and the pods 102 may provide an output responsive thereto. In another embodiment, one pod 102a may be coupled to the control module 104, while the other pods 102b-102f may receive input from the one pod 102a. In this embodiment, the one pod 102a may receive input from the control module 104, provide input to the other pods 102b-102f, and all of the pods 102 may provide a corresponding output. In another embodiment, some pods 102a, 102b may be coupled to the control module 104, while the other pods 102c-102f may be may not be coupled to the control module 104. In this embodiment, some pods 102a, 102b may receive a signal from the control module 104 and may relay the signal to the other pods 102c-102f, and both the some pods 102a, 102b and other pods 102c-102f may provide the corresponding output.

[0043] The control module 104 may be a hardware component having a processor able to process data and a memory unit configured to store and provide data. In one aspect of this disclosure, the control module 104 may have a software interface stored on the memory unit. In yet another aspect of this disclosure, the control module 104 may not store the software interface locally on the memory unit but rather the control module 104 may have access to a software interface stored in a cloud computing system. The control module 104 may use the software interface to dynamically tune a frequency and amplitude of the output of the pods 102. In one example, through the software interface, the control module 104 may control the frequency and amplitude of the vibrational output from the pods 102. In another example, the control module 104 may control the amplitude and frequency of the signal output from the pod 102 through the software interface. In still another example, the software interface may control the frequency and amplitude of both the vibrational output of the pod 102 and the signal output of the pod 102.

[0044] The pods 102 may receive input from one or more control modules 104. In one embodiment, the one or more control modules 104 may be a smartphone. In another embodiment, the one or more control modules 104 may be a computer. In still another embodiment, the one or more control modules 104 may be a tablet. In another embodiment, the one or more control modules 104 may be a wearable device having sensing hardware 116, such as, for example, a smart watch or a smart ring. In one embodiment, the pods 102 may sense the input from a user and provide this input to the control module 104.

[0045] In one example, the pods 102 may respond to inputs from additional sensing hardware 116. In this example, a user may setup additional sensing hardware 116 to communicate with the control module 104 or the pods 102 through the software. The one or more pods 102 may be coupled to a user, the additional sensing hardware 116 may provide an input to the pods 102 or the control module 104, and the pods 102 or control module 104 may provide an output to the user. In one example, the pods 102 may be coupled to both a control module 104 and additional sensing hardware. In one example, the additional sensing hardware 116 may be wearable technology 116, such as a smart watch, a smart bracelet, a smart ring, a heart rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a body temperature monitor, or any other known wearable device configured to monitor one or more of a user’s body systems.

[0046] In yet another embodiment, one or more of the pods 102 may have sensors to provide the inputs to the computing device. More specifically, one or more of the pods 102 may have a heart rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a body temperature monitor, a gyroscope, a pulse oximeter, an accelerometer, or any other known sensor to monitor one or more of a user’s body systems. Further still, each pod 102 may have a different type of sensor to monitor a different body system relative to the other pods 102. In this embodiment, each pod 102 may send the inputs for the particular type of sensor on that pod to the control module 104 for further processing.

[0047] Referring now to Fig. 2, an illustrative method 200 of using the bio-harmonic device 100 may include a set of instructions that are executable by at least the control module 104 or the pods 102. The method 200 corresponds to performance of the blocks described below in the illustrative sequence of Fig. 2. It should be appreciated that the method 200 may be performed in one or more sequences different from the illustrative sequence.

[0048] The illustrative method 200 begins with block 202. In block 202, a user decides to use, the bio-harmonic device 100. This block includes gathering the pods 102 and control module 104. This block may also include gathering headphones 108 if the user intends to use headphones 108. During the run period of block 202, the user sets up the software interface on the control module 104. Then, the method proceeds to block 204.

[0049] In block 204 the control module 104 determines whether the frequencies provided as outputs from the pods 102 have been set up. In one embodiment, the bio-harmonic device 100 has not been used before and the frequencies need to be set up. In another embodiment, the device 100 has been used before and the frequencies from the prior use are saved for subsequent uses. If the frequencies have not been set, the method 200 proceeds to block 206.

[0050] In block 206 the user sets the frequencies to be output by the pods 102. The user may use the software interface to set an on-state frequency, an output profile, and an amplitude, all of which will determine the desired drive conditions of the pods 102. The user may also adjust these variables. Adjusting the frequency may adjust how many output pulses the pods 102 will output within a particular time frame. Adjusting the output profile may adjust the profile of each output wave, where an output wave with a profile of 0 may have shorter tails than an output wave with a profile of 1.

[0051] Additionally, in block 206 the bio-harmonic device 100 may be calibrated. During the calibration period a user may apply a sensing device such as sensing hardware 116. The sensing device may be other wearable sensors having sensing hardware 116, such as a pulse oximeter, EM, gyroscope, heart rate monitor, body temperature monitor, blood pressure monitor, or any other body-monitoring device. The sensing device may determine a baseline and set the trigger conditions for an output from the pods 102. More specifically, the device may automatically record what a user’s trigger conditions or anxiety signals may be. The trigger conditions or anxiety signals may be gyroscopic in the form of ticks or movement in the hands or feet. They may also be detected with a pulse oximeter that identifies drops in the user’s blood-oxygen concentration. Any other body system that can be monitored by a sensor is contemplated herein to identify a user’s trigger condition. The control module 104 may also record and set the trigger conditions and the drive conditions. Once the frequencies are set, the method moves to block 208.

[0052] In block 208 of the illustrative method 200, the control module 104 may monitor to detect whether a stimulus is requested. A stimulus may be requested whenever a trigger condition is identified. Regardless, when a stimulus is requested the method 200 may proceed to determine which dynamic sensing functions have been enabled.

[0053] In the illustrative embodiment, after the control module 104 determined that a stimulus is requested, it may proceed to the dynamic drive frequency sequence of blocks 210-214. In block 210, the control module 104 determines whether dynamic drive frequency is enabled. If dynamic drive frequency has not been enabled, the method 200 may move to block 214 and may provide the user with a default setting for the drive condition. If dynamic drive frequency is enabled, the method 200 may move to block 212 where the drive frequency may periodically update using one or more inputs from the sensing hardware 116. The inputs may be from any of the sensing hardware 116 discussed herein among others. After performing the dynamic drive frequency sequence, of blocks 210-214, the method 200 may move to the dynamic trigger sequence of blocks 216-220.

[0054] The dynamic trigger sequence of blocks 216-220 may begin with block 216, where the control module 104 may determine whether dynamic trigger is enabled. If dynamic trigger is not enabled, the method 200 may proceed to block 220, where the user is defaulted to a baseline trigger. However, if the control module 104 determines that dynamic trigger is enabled in block 216, then the method 200 may advance to block 218, where the control module 104 may read and sense data periodically to generate a moving average baseline and a moving average trigger. More specifically, historical data may of the sensing hardware 116 may be stored and processed by the control module 104 to adjust the average baseline and average trigger based on readings from the historical data. After the method 200 has completed the dynamic trigger sequence of blocks 216- 220, the method may proceed to block 222.

[0055] In block 222, the control module 104 determines whether it has received inputs indicating a trigger. In one example, these inputs may correlate with signs of anxiety such as high heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, shaking, or any other known human response to increased anxiety. If the control module 104 determines that no inputs are at or above the trigger, the method 200 may proceed to block 208 and determine whether a stimulus is requested. However, if block 222 determines that inputs are at or above the trigger, the method 200 may proceed to block 224.

[0056] In block 224 of the illustrative method 200, the control module 104 records an alert, performs checks to determine which pods 102 are enabled, and begins a stimulus on the enabled pods 102. In one embodiment, the stimulus may be a vibration output from one or more pods 102. In another embodiment, the stimulus may be a signal output from one or more pods 102. In still another embodiment, the stimulus may be a vibration output and a signal output from one or more pods 102. After the method completes block 224, it may proceed to block 226,

[0057] In block 226, if the control module 104 determines that the stimulus has not been acknowledges, the method 200 may proceed to the stimulus loop of block 228.

[0058] In block 228, the control module 104 may perform a stimulus loop as provided in block 228-234. In block 230, the stimulus loop may include two channels, a left channel and a right channel. In one example, each pod 102 may be assigned to either a left channel or a right channel. In another example, each pod 102 may be assigned to either a left channel, a right channel, or no channel. In other words, the output from the pods 102 may be a bilateral stimulus. In one example, the first channel may be 180 degrees out of phase from the second channel. In one embodiment, the pods may use a small low voltage DC motors to generate the vibrational stimulus. In one embodiment, the motors may be brushed motors. In some embodiments, the motors may be brushless motors. In another embodiment, the motors of the pods 102 may include both brushed motors and brushless motors.

[0059] Additionally, the control module 104 may perform pulse width modulation (hereinafter, “PWM”). PWM may use a single digital output to vary the stimulus motor’s frequency. The PWM may ensure that the enabled pods 102 that are providing a stimulus are providing a stimulus using the desired waveform. In some embodiments, the waveform may be driven at the integrated circuit’ s clock frequency. In one embodiment, the waveform may be provided by a variable voltage output. In one example of this embodiment the output may be an analog output. From block 230, the method 200 may proceed to block 232.

[0060] In block 232, the control module 104 checks whether one or more pods 102 have piezoelectric disks that are enabled. In one embodiment, each pod 102 may have one piezoelectric disk in combination with an electric motor. In another embodiment, a piezoelectric disk may not be in combination with an electric motor. If one or more pods 102 are piezoelectric enabled, then the piezoelectric crystals may be driven through analog output. In one embodiment, the output may be provided via a wire. In another embodiment, the output may be wirelessly provided. In one example of this embodiment, the wireless output may be provided via Bluetooth. The analog output may drive the piezoelectric disk to produce the desired waveform to the user. After block 234, the method 200 may advance to block 224.

[0061] In block 226, the user may acknowledge the stimulus provided by the pods 102 by selecting a user input on the control module 104. In one example, the user input may be a button on a touch screen of the control module 104. More specifically, the control module may be a smart phone or other portable electronic device having a screen and the user may acknowledge that they feel the stimulus through the user interface of the electronic device. Alternatively, the control module 104 may have a dedicated button to acknowledge the stimulus. Regardless, once the control module 104 determines that the stimulus has been acknowledged, then the method 200 may proceed to block 236, where the control module 104 may determine whether headphones 108 have been inserted.

[0062] If headphones 108 have been inserted, then the control module 104 may perform a requested therapeutic stimulus, such as, for example, playing affirmations, music, or another type of therapeutic stimulus. If headphones 108 have not been inserted, the control module 104 may determine whether to provide a therapeutic stimulus without headphones. In one example, the control module 104 may play affirmations over a speaker. After block 236, the method may proceed to block 238, where there is a delay. The delay may be a preset delay or selectively input by the user through the control module 104. The delay may be set so the user does not continue to receive stimulus for the same trigger event. After the delay of block 238, the method 200 may proceed to block 208.

[0063] It should be appreciated that the method 200 may be performed in one or more sequences different from the illustrative sequence. Further still, while the method 200 is illustrated in sequences a person skilled in the art understands that many of the steps discussed herein could be executed simultaneously or in a different order than presented without straying from the concepts explained here. [0064] Figs. 3 and 4 are schematic representations of embodiments of the electrical system considered herein for the pods 102. More specifically, Fig. 3 illustrates a transistor circuit 300 contemplated herein for the pods 102. Similarly, Fig. 4 illustrates a 5 volt control circuit 400 contemplated herein for the pods 102. While specific electrical schematics are presented herein, any electrical configuration capable of achieving the functions discussed herein are considered.

[0065] In one embodiment, two pods 102a, 102b may be wired to the control module 104 while the remaining pods 102c-102f communicate wirelessly with the control module 104. Further, each of the pods 102 may have a reusable silicone sticky pad on the back of the pod 102 to allow the user to adhere the pod 102 to the user’s skin.

[0066] In one aspect of this disclosure, the control module 104 may provide a user interface having two measuring dials. In one aspect of this embodiment, the dials may be graphically presented on a touch-screen. Regardless, one of the dials is for length of the wave produced by the pods while the other dial is for the intensity of the wave produced by the pod.

[0067] This disclosure contemplates providing a user application (or “App”) that will have body diagram and ability to tap on the body for a visual representation of the data obtained by the inputs. The App will have tabs for selecting the user’s desired experience with the device. When the body is out of harmony as identified by the inputs, the pods will bilaterally vibrate until the operator turns off or silences the pods on App. The pods also have the ability to be adjusted to the user’s choice of frequency wave for calming and creation of neuroplasticity.

[0068] The control module may be smart phone, tablet, or other computing device wherein the user may download the App using known methods. Once the App is downloaded, the operator may open the container and synchronizes the pods to the smart phone through the App. In use, the user places 1 pod under the left collar bone and one just under right collar bone. The operator then places another pod below the arm pit on the right side of the ribs and one under the left arm pit on the left side of the ribs. The user may select a body scan button in the App to scan the body and a photo of the body will display as the pods are sensing a baseline. The App may allow the user to select a “daytime” button wherein the user adjusts the vibration and the length of vibration to the desired sensation. If the user is going to be doing a workout there is an “experience/exertion” setting in the App that will allow the pod to be less sensitive to the bodies changes in physiology. Further, the user can select a “night time” mode in the App to allow for heightened sensitivity of the inputs. Further, when the user turns to “training/meditation” mode in the App, the pods then can send frequency to the body without providing noticeable vibrations. The ear pieces can be placed in the ears for sound and guided directions for meditating or just receiving the frequency through the pods via the App. The user can choose to use the training for just frequency sent through the pods at operators choice of frequency or chose to use the ear pieces in congruent with the pods.

[0069] While embodiments incorporating the principles of the present disclosure have been described hereinabove, the present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments. Instead, this application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this disclosure pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bio-harmonic device, comprising: at least one pod that provides an output, wherein the output is provided when a trigger condition is sensed; wherein the at least one pod is configured to be controlled by a control module having a software interface that alters the output of the pod; wherein the at least one pod is coupelable to a user’s body.

2. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pod receives input from an external device.

3. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the output provided by the at least one pod is at least one of a vibration or a frequency.

4. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the output provided by the at least one pod is delivered at a frequency controlled by the control module.

5. The bio-harmonic device of claim 3, wherein the at least one pod oscillates at an underlying vibration frequency ranging between 16-33 Hz.

6. The bio-harmonic device of claim 3, wherein the at least one pod oscillates in a harmonic frequency ranging between ,25-60Hz.

7. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pod comprises a first set of pods and a second set of pod, wherein the first set of pods are configured to vibrate at a different phase from the second set of pods.

8. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pod is configured to respond to inputs from additional sensing hardware.

9. The bio-harmonic device of claim 3, wherein the at least one pod comprises a first pod and a second pod, wherein the vibrations between the first pod and second pod are out of phase relative to one another.

10. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pod has an adhesive on an outer surface configured to adhere the at least one pod to a user’s skin.

11. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pod communicates wirelessly with the control module.

12. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the pod has a sensor and senses the input.

13. The bio-harmonic device of claim 1, wherein the output provided by the at least one pod is a vibration, and the at least one pod has an adjustable amplitude of the vibration.

14. A method of using a bio-harmonic device, the method comprising: providing a control module in communication with at least one pod; setting a response frequency for the pod to implement as a stimulus; calibrating the bio-harmonic device to establish a trigger; and determining when a trigger is provided; further wherein if the trigger is provided, the bio-harmonic device begins stimulating the enabled pods.

15. The method of claim 14 further wherein the bio-harmonic device identifies whether a user acknowledged the stimulus. 18

16. The method of claim 14, wherein when the trigger is provided, the method comprises determining a number of enabled pods from the at least one pod and performing pulse width modulation on the enabled pods to produce the requested waveform.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the bio-harmonic device selectively updates the response frequency using historical input data.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein sensor data is analyzed to generate a moving average baseline and trigger.

19. The method of claim 14, wherein the trigger conditions are detected via one or more of a pulse oximeter or a gyroscope.

20. The method of claim 14, wherein the bio-harmonic device is calibrated by a user wearing a sensing device and the user’s baseline is measured to establish trigger conditions.