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Stress control system and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-09
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Granted: 1991-11-12
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Expires: 2006-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable unobtrusive device to be used in combination with an imagescope. The portable device features a pair of eyeglasses having a circuit for monitoring a physiological function of the eyeglass wearer corresponding to a predetermined stress level. The circuit contains an alarm which emits an auditory and/or visual signal in response to a change in said physiological function.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Frenkel
- 👤 Barbara G. Frenkel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:43
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/001; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/05; A61B5/053; A61B5/0531; A61B5/48; A61B5/486; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/6813; A61B5/6814; G02C11/00; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/168; A61M5/172; A61M5/1723
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of controlling stress in an individual comprising the steps of: (a) testing the individual with an image reflecting device to determine stress associated colors for said individual; (b) constructing a pair of eyeglasses containing lenses having a color which is stress-calming for the tested individual; (c) unobtrusively carrying upon said pair of eyeglasses sensing means for determining at least two different stress levels in said individual, and alarm means connected to said sensing means for emitting two distinct signals respectively corresponding to each stress level; (d) wearing said eyeglasses having said sensing and alarm means by said individual; and (e) monitoring at least two stress levels in said individual wearing said eyeglasses, and in response to each stress level monitored, unobtrusively emitting color alarms, each respective alarm wherein only said individual is made aware of the alarms, and said alarms are stress-calming.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of controlling stress in an individual comprising the steps of: (a) testing the individual with an image reflecting device to determine stress associated colors for said individual; (b) constructing a pair of eyeglasses containing lenses having a color which is stress-calming for the tested individual; (c) unobtrusively carrying upon said pair of eyeglasses sensing means for determining at least two different stress levels in said individual, and alarm means connected to said sensing means for emitting two distinct signals respectively corresponding to each stress level; (d) wearing said eyeglasses having said sensing and alarm means by said individual; and (e) monitoring at least two stress levels in said individual wearing said eyeglasses, and in response to each stress level monitored, unobtrusively emitting color alarms, each respective alarm wherein only said individual is made aware of the alarms, and said alarms are stress-calming.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said stress level is sensed by measuring a physiological change in said individual.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the physiological change comprises a variance in the electrical conductivity of the skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said emitting signal comprises an audio and visual warning observable only by the individual.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said emitting signal comprises a pulsating warning.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1, wherein a medicating means is attached to said eyeglasses, and wherein said method further comprises the step of (f) administering a tranquilizing substance in response to the sensing of a given high level of stress.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said warning signal has the purpose of therapeutic relief of stress.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A pair of stress relieving glasses comprising a frame to be worn about eyes of said individual wearer, said frames comprising means for supporting lens in said frame, said lenses being color coordinated to match a predetermined stress-relieving color particular to said individual wearer, whereby said individual will experience a calming effect when wearing said pair of stress relieving glasses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A pair of stress relieving glasses comprising a frame to be worn about eyes of said individual wearer, said frames comprising means for supporting lens in said frame, said lenses being color coordinated to match a predetermined stress-relieving color particular to said individual wearer, whereby said individual will experience a calming effect when wearing said pair of stress relieving glasses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
For use with an image-reflecting device for determining stress-calming colors for each respective individual, the invention comprising: a pair of eyeglasses having colored lenses corresponding to a determined stress-calming color for said individual, said eyeglasses having an unobtrusive pair of alarms for signalling only to the individual two respective and distinct warnings corresponding to a minor stress level and a dangerous stress level, said alarms being self-discriminating and providing different colors to distinguish each stress level, said alarms being part of a circuit for monitoring a physiological function, said circuit having a sensor connected to each alarm, and wherein the colors emitted by said alarms are themselves stress-calming colors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
For use with an image-reflecting device for determining stress-calming colors for each respective individual, the invention comprising: a pair of eyeglasses having colored lenses corresponding to a determined stress-calming color for said individual, said eyeglasses having an unobtrusive pair of alarms for signalling only to the individual two respective and distinct warnings corresponding to a minor stress level and a dangerous stress level, said alarms being self-discriminating and providing different colors to distinguish each stress level, said alarms being part of a circuit for monitoring a physiological function, said circuit having a sensor connected to each alarm, and wherein the colors emitted by said alarms are themselves stress-calming colors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The eyeglasses in accordance with claim 9, wherein said monitoring circuit measures skin conductivity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The eyeglasses in accordance with claim 9, wherein said monitoring circuit measures skin temperature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The eyeglasses in accordance with claim 9, wherein at least one warning comprises an auditory signal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The eyeglasses in accordance with claim 12, wherein said auditory signal corresponds to one of said two respective and distinct warnings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The eyeglasses in accordance with claim 9, wherein one of said warnings comprises a pulsating signal.
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