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apple's new patent explores the future of vision pro headsets: alleviating pain for people with disabilities

2024-09-25

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it home reported on september 25 that according to the latest list published by the united states trademark and patent office (uspto), apple has obtained a patent related to the vision pro headset.describe how mixed reality technology can be used to relieve discomfort such as pain.

in its patent, apple describes the use of the vision pro headset in the health field, which can dynamically adjust immersive content to divert the wearer's attention and thus alleviate discomfort.

it home translated some of apple’s patent descriptions as follows:

[apple vision pro] content will dynamically adjust based on tracking how much the user is focusing on the content.

specifically, physiological sensors can be used to track the user's current state of focus and used to adjust the content to reduce discomfort.

in certain embodiments, [apple vision pro] can assess the user’s stress as an indication of the user’s current level of discomfort, so as to better track the user’s attention state and adjust content accordingly.

based on physiological data and associated attention states, these techniques can adjust content and/or provide feedback to the user or someone assisting the user (such as the user's doctor or therapist).

for example, you can increase the volume and prolong the appearance of content to stimulate users' attention to the content and reduce discomfort.

for example, a disabled person can see a virtual arm in the xr environment to replace the missing arm; for example, a user with burns can see content that simulates the appearance of skin without burns.

apple says all of these attempts could reduce patients' use of "relief medications" and ultimately reduce the risks associated with becoming dependent on opioids and other such uncomfortable drugs.