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From the EmSense website The company EmSense has announced a patent-pending headset which should allow to measure psychophysiological correlates of emotional states in a lightweight, compact form factor. According to the company, signals measured include: Brainwaves Heart activity Breathing Blinking Motion According to the company, the system could have applications in several fields, such as education, personal health & fitness, professional performance development, training and simulation Here is a picture of the headset:    

 Via Emerging Technology Trends   The Zypad WL 1000 is a new hands-free PC running Linux or Windows CE, which offers wireless networking and GPS tracking. It also includes a patented orientation sensor that can be configured to induce standby when the user's arm drops. According to the manufacter (Eurotech), the Zypad could be used by healthcare or law enforcement personnel. ...

Via Medgadget   A New Zealand based medical device company is seeking FDA approval for their seizure detection algorithm. According to the company's press release: The data...

Via Medgadget According to journalist Jennifer Matthews ( News14Carolina) , neuroscientist Theodore Berger has developed the "first artificial hippocampus", which should help people suffering...

Via KurzweilAI.net Applying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the left anterior temporal lobe allow for temporary exceptional counting and calculating abilities similar to those of...