Patent US6506148B2, titled “Nervous System Manipulation by Electromagnetic Fields from Monitors,” explores how electromagnetic fields generated by screens could interact with the nervous system. This patent has stirred attention due to the potential ethical and technological implications.
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Top 10 Prior Art Search Results for US6506148B2
Below are the top 10 prior art results the tool found for US6506148B2:
#1 RU2194477C2 – Method for Treating Defects of Visual Fields and Diseases of Visual Tract
Filed: February 23, 2000
Published: December 20, 2002
Summary: Involves synchronized magnetic fields and ocular photostimulation targeting visual cortex defects. The method leverages electromagnetic fields for therapeutic purposes, showing overlap with US6506148B2 in the use of electromagnetic manipulation for physiological effects.
#2 UA38627AC2 – Way of Prevention and Treatment of Nervosis
Filed: August 3, 2000
Published: May 15, 2001
Summary: Focuses on the treatment of nervous system conditions using high-intensity electromagnetic pulses. Its use of electromagnetic fields to influence nervous system activity directly correlates with the manipulative aims of US6506148B2.
#3 US5480374A – Method and Apparatus for Reducing Physiological Stress
Filed: March 28, 1994
Published: January 2, 1996
Summary: Utilizes weak electromagnetic fields to induce alpha and theta brain waves, reducing physiological stress. This prior art is relevant due to its use of electromagnetic fields for neurological manipulation, similar to US6506148B2.
#4 CN1256570A – Method of Reducing Electromagnetic Radiation Effects on Brain
Filed: December 12, 1999
Published: June 14, 2000
Summary: Describes a method for reducing the effects of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones on the brain. Its focus on electromagnetic radiation and brain health connects to the manipulation of the nervous system seen in US6506148B2.
#5 US20160001074A1 – Magnetic Field Treatment Techniques
Filed: September 14, 2015
Published: January 7, 2016
Summary: Involves using magnetic fields to stimulate brain function, particularly for treating cognitive disorders. This is pertinent to US6506148B2 due to the application of electromagnetic fields for brain manipulation.
#6 CN1255387A – Antalgic Hypnotizing Instrument with Alpha Cerebral Electric Waves
Filed: November 24, 1999
Published: June 7, 2000
Summary: Describes a device that generates electromagnetic waves in the human brain to induce alpha brain waves for analgesic and hypnotic purposes. This technology has strong parallels with US6506148B2, especially in using electromagnetic fields for nervous system manipulation.
#7 US6520903B1 – Multiple Mode Photonic Stimulation Device
Filed: May 18, 2000
Published: February 18, 2003
Summary: Describes an electromagnetic stimulation device that combines light and magnetic fields to influence energy and pain relief in the body, showing a direct connection to electromagnetic field-induced physiological changes.
#8 RU2197294C2 – Method for Treating Patients in Coma and Vegetative State
Filed: March 1, 2000
Published: January 27, 2003
Summary: Uses pulsating magnetic fields to stimulate the brainstem in comatose patients. This overlaps with US6506148B2 in the manipulation of brain activity via electromagnetic fields.
#9 US6217604B1 – Method for Treating Diseased States Using an Electromagnetic Generator
Filed: August 24, 1998
Published: April 17, 2001
Summary: This method involves exposing a patient to a pulsed electromagnetic field for therapeutic purposes, particularly relevant to AIDS treatment. Its use of electromagnetic fields for medical treatment mirrors the therapeutic potential in US6506148B2.
#10 JP2003534886A – Magnetic Field and Electric Field Shielding Device
Filed: June 7, 2001
Published: November 25, 2003
Summary: Describes a device designed to shield or stimulate a patient’s body with electromagnetic fields for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Its focus on manipulating electromagnetic fields ties directly to the core claims of US6506148B2.
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