Brain balancing by binaural beat

Abstract

A method and apparatus to balance the brain left side and the brain right side by using binaural beat is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus comprises an electroencephalographic (EEG) system to measure the brain left and right electrical signals, and an audio generator to generate a binaural beat to compensate for the unbalanced EEG frequencies. The disclosed method includes measuring the brain wave frequency spectrum of the individual, selecting the frequency exhibiting imbalanced behavior, and generating a binaural beat of that frequency. The binaural beat can be continuous or intermitten.

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[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. provisional applications Ser. No. 60 / 632,085, filed Nov. 30, 2004, entitled “Brain Balancing by Binaural Beat”, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for balancing brain wave frequencies, and more particularly, to modification of the state of being of the human brain by use of an audio signal. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The living brains exhibits electrical activity, which vary in strength and frequency over time and from one part of the brain to another. Different frequencies are associated with different moods and changing abilities. A brain wave frequency of 13 hertz or higher is known as “beta-rhythm” and is normally associated with daily activity when all five sensory organs are functioning. A brain wave frequency of 8 to 13 hertz is known as “alpha-rhythm” and is often associated with a relaxed creative state. Brain wave frequ...

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Benefits of technology

[0025] The present invention first measures the left and right brain wave frequencies of the individual by use of electroencephalographic (EEG) to determine the brain wave imbalance, then entraining the brain wave frequency of the individual at a chosen imbalanced brain wave frequency to improve the brain wave balance at that particular frequency. The present invention uses the EEG feedback to ensure of the proper balancing treatment.

Problems solved by technology

Often, traumatic disturbances such as mechanical injury, social stress, emotional stress and chemical exposure cause neurophysiological changes that will manifest as EEG abnormalities.

Stress has been shown to contribute to heart attacks, and is known to suppress the normal operation of the immune system, thus leaving the body vulnerable to attack from many serious illnesses.

As a result, heartbeat and respiration tend to synchronize with the audio signal, thus lowering heartbeat and respiration rates and inducing sleep.

However, if these signals are provided through speakers or stereo earphones, the phase difference is detected as an anomaly.

It is not possible to generate a binaural beat through an electronically mixed signal; rather, the action of both ears is required for detection of this beat.

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