Computer system for determining a state of mind and providing a sensory-type antidote to a subject

Abstract

Computer implemented method and system for achieving a preferred state of mind of a user are disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises detecting a biological marker (biomarker) of a user utilizing one or more sensors; and inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors that are provided to computational hardware. Finally, the method includes providing an antidote to the user if the inferred state of mind is different than the preferred state of mind utilizing an actuator. In a second aspect, the system comprises one or more sensors for detecting a biological marker (biomarker) of the user and computational hardware for inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors. Finally, the system includes an actuator for providing an antidote to the user if the inferred state of mind is different than a preferred state of mind.

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         2 . A computer implemented method for mind tuning to a preferred state of mind of a user, the method comprising:
 providing a computer system configured to tune a mind of the user to the preferred state;   converting at least one biomarker of the user to computer readable data by utilizing one or more sensors that send signals based on the at least one biomarker;   inferring, with computational hardware, a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors;   providing a first antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user responsive to the state of mind of the user being different than the preferred state of mind; and   providing a second antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user that is stronger or weaker than the first antidote or countermeasure, responsive to the state of mind of the user remaining different from the preferred state of mind after the first antidote or countermeasure is provided to the user.   
     
     
         3 . The computer implemented method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 determining the first antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         4 . The computer implemented method of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 determining the second antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         5 . The computer implemented method of  claim 4 , wherein selecting the second antidote or countermeasure comprises:
 determining, based on the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures an adjustment to perform to the first antidote or countermeasure, the adjustment resulting in the second antidote or countermeasure.   
     
     
         6 . The computer implemented method of  claim 4 , wherein the adjustment is increasing or decreasing a volume level used in the first antidote or countermeasure. 
     
     
         7 . The computer implemented method of  claim 4 , wherein the adjustment is increasing or decreasing a speed level used in the first antidote or countermeasure. 
     
     
         8 . The computer implemented method of  claim 4 , wherein the adjustment is increasing or decreasing a tone level used in the first antidote or countermeasure. 
     
     
         9 . The computer implemented method of  claim 3 , wherein determining the first antidote or countermeasure comprises:
 determining, based on the historical records, a strength level at which to present the first antidote or countermeasure.   
     
     
         10 . The computer implemented method of  claim 2 , wherein the first antidote or countermeasure comprises any of a sound, a voice, a visible object, a vibration, or an environmental change 
     
     
         11 . The computer implemented method of  claim 2 , wherein the state of mind of the user is one of a sinking state or a scattering state and the preferred state of mind is a mindful state. 
     
     
         12 . A computer system configured to tune a mind of a user to a preferred state, the system comprising:
 one or more computer processors; and   one or more computer-readable mediums storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more computer processors, cause the computer system to perform operations comprising:   converting at least one biomarker of the user to computer readable data by utilizing one or more sensors that send signals based on the at least one biomarker;   inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors;   providing a first antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user responsive to the state of mind of the user being different than the preferred state of mind; and   providing a second antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user that is stronger or weaker than the first antidote or countermeasure, responsive to the state of mind of the user remaining different from the preferred state of mind after the first antidote or countermeasure is provided to the user.   
     
     
         13 . The computer system of  claim 12 , the operations further comprising:
 determining the first antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         14 . The computer system of  claim 13 , the operations further comprising:
 determining the second antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         15 . The computer system of  claim 14 , wherein selecting the second antidote or countermeasure comprises:
 determining, based on the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures an adjustment to perform to the first antidote or countermeasure, the adjustment resulting in the second antidote or countermeasure.   
     
     
         16 . The computer system of  claim 14 , wherein the adjustment is increasing or decreasing a volume level used in the first antidote or countermeasure. 
     
     
         17 . A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more computer processors of a computer system configured to tune a mind of a user to a preferred state, cause the computer system to perform operations comprising:
 converting at least one biomarker of the user to computer readable data by utilizing one or more sensors that send signals based on the at least one biomarker;   inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors;   providing a first antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user responsive to the state of mind of the user being different than the preferred state of mind; and   providing a second antidote or countermeasure of sensory-type stimulation to the user that is stronger or weaker than the first antidote or countermeasure, responsive to the state of mind of the user remaining different from the preferred state of mind after the first antidote or countermeasure is provided to the user.   
     
     
         18 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 17 , the operations further comprising:
 determining the first antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         19 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 18 , the operations further comprising:
 determining the second antidote or countermeasure based on the state of mind of the user and the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures.   
     
     
         20 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 19 , wherein selecting the second antidote or countermeasure comprises:
 determining, based on the historical records describing previous responses of other users to presented antidotes or countermeasures an adjustment to perform to the first antidote or countermeasure, the adjustment resulting in the second antidote or countermeasure.   
     
     
         21 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of  claim 19 , wherein the adjustment is increasing or decreasing a volume level used in the first antidote or countermeasure.