# Headset That Shows Your Brain's Focus Level > A wearable device, like smart glasses, that measures your brain activity to understand your attention or mood, then shows you real-time feedback to help you train yourself. - **Patent:** US 20150079560 - **Original title:** Wearable Monitoring and Training System for Focus and/or Mood - **Owner:** Individual - **Status:** Active - **Times cited:** 41 - **Field:** consumer_electronics, software, telecommunications, ai_ml, biotech ## What it does This patent describes a wearable device that includes at least one sensor (Claim 1) to measure attributes like attention, focus, or mood from a subject's head (Claim 1). The device has a computerized display (Claim 1), which can be a heads-up display (Claim 2), modified glasses (Claim 3), or goggles (Claim 4). It provides "neurofeedback" (Claim 7) to the user, showing how well they are performing in terms of focus or mood. For example, if you're wearing smart glasses with this technology, it could show you a visual indicator that changes color or size based on how focused your brainwaves are, helping you learn to concentrate better. The system can also use two sensors, one near the frontal lobe and another at a more electrically-neutral position like an ear (Claim 11, 12), to calculate a "difference brainwave signal" and an "Attention Indicator signal" (Claim 13). ## What it does NOT cover - Does not cover devices that measure attributes like attention or mood without using a wearable display for neurofeedback. - Does not cover systems where brainwave signals are measured but not processed *within* the wearable device itself. - Does not cover devices that measure physiological variables other than brainwaves for attention or mood. - Does not cover devices that provide feedback through non-visual means, such as haptic (vibration) or auditory feedback. - Does not cover systems that don't specifically measure attributes like attention, focus, concentration, alertness, or mood. ## The clever bit The novelty lies in combining wearable brainwave sensing with an integrated heads-up or projected display to provide immediate, interactive neurofeedback directly to the user's field of vision, particularly by using a differential brainwave measurement to derive a specific "Attention Indicator signal" (Claim 13). ## Real-world examples 1. Neurofeedback training systems 2. Smart glasses for cognitive enhancement 3. Wearable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) 4. Mind-controlled gaming accessories ## Why it matters This patent is significant for the field of neurofeedback and brain-computer interfaces, especially for consumer applications. It outlines a system for real-time, personalized brain training that could help individuals improve cognitive functions like focus or manage mood. Such technology has potential applications in education, mental wellness, and performance enhancement. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Headset That Shows Your Brain's Focus Level cover? A wearable device, like smart glasses, that measures your brain activity to understand your attention or mood, then shows you real-time feedback to help you train yourself. ### Who owns patent US 20150079560? This patent is owned by Individual. ### When does this patent expire? This patent is expected to expire on July 3, 2034, when the invention enters the public domain. ### What is patent US 20150079560 cited by? This patent has been cited by 41 later patents that build on its ideas. ### What problem does this patent solve? This patent is significant for the field of neurofeedback and brain-computer interfaces, especially for consumer applications. It outlines a system for real-time, personalized brain training that could help individuals improve cognitive functions like focus or manage mood. Such technology has potential applications in education, mental wellness, and performance enhancement. ### What does this patent NOT cover? Does not cover devices that measure attributes like attention or mood without using a wearable display for neurofeedback. **Full plain-English explainer:** https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20150079560/wearable-monitoring-and-training-system-for-focus-andor-mood **Original patent:** https://patents.google.com/patent/US20150079560 --- _Source: PatentBrief — https://patentbrief.org. 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