Lech Genowefa Pisarski

US Patent:

45081050, Apr 2, 1985

Filed:

Feb 8, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/464970

Inventors:

Glen A. Whitten - Inglewood CA
Lech Pisarski - Inglewood CA

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

128 1C

Abstract:

Disclosed is an apparatus for inducing various brain wave patterns through visual stimulation. The apparatus comprises a pair of spectacles or other viewing apparatus having a liquid crystal display embedded in each lens. By repetitively activating and deactivating the liquid crystals, shadows are generated which are perceived by the subject individual wearing the viewing apparatus. Responding to the frequency of shadow generation, the subject's brain is thereby induced to generate sympathetic brain wave frequencies. The apparatus finds particular utility in the generation of alpha waves. Because learning is enhanced when the brain is in the alpha state, activities such as listening to tapes or lectures and the like can be carried out with greater facility. Shadow generation is accomplished through the use of a timing mechanism for each liquid crystal display and the frequency for each is adjustable over a wide range, permitting synchronous or asynchronous timing.