An Overview of Inspiring Technology

Copyright Materials 2002, Stephen Lu
An Overview of
The Inspiring Technology
Combine modern technologies with human system
theories to develop new products that can enhance
personal health and inspire human potential
Stephen C-Y. Lu, Ph.D.
Inspire Human Potentials with Modern Technologies
Subjects to Be Covered
Definition and Background
Basics of western and oriental medicine
Human, technology, and product
A paradigm shift in new product design
Interactions between Human and Energies
Electrical energy
Magnetic energy
Thermal energy
Acoustic energy
The Inspiring Computer as An Example

Copyright 2002; Stephen Lu
What is Inspiring Technology?

Inspiring Technology is concerned with establishing
a new scientific foundation which integrates human
system theories with modern technologies to
develop a new generation of products that can
simultaneously inspire human potentials while
achieving their intended functional purposes
Inspiring Technology is related to, but different
from, bio-engineering or bio-technology
It extends western human system theories to include the
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches
It is an application-driven basic research in system
engineering, design methodology, and product development
Inspiring products are NOT medical treatment devices
They inspire human potentials, not cure human diseases
They are transparently embedded in existing products
Some Basic Research Questions

How do we model the human systems?
What is the difference between western and oriental models?
What is the scientific foundation of TCM?
How do we know if, and when, a human is inspired?

What is the quantitative definition of inspiration?
How do we quantify different states of inspiration?
How do human systems respond to environments?

What are the basic human/energy interaction mechanisms?
How do we quantify and measure these interactions?
How do we design and develop inspiring products?

How to add inspiring functions to existing products
transparently and ubiquitously ?
How to personalize inspiring functions for different users
and environments?
Components of Inspiring Technology

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Study the basics of human systems
A system architecture of human systems
Understand the interactions between human and

energy
Investigate the sensor and measurement technology
Define the stages of human inspiration
Define inspiring FR for product development
Develop inspiring products
Market successes
Some Basics of TCM

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)(A)
An ancient system of medicine and health care that is
based on the concept of balanced qi, or vital energy,
that flows throughout the body
Qi (Chi or chee)
The Chinese term for vital energy or life force
Yang
The Chinese concept of positive energy and forces in
the universe and human body
Yin
The Chinese concept of negative energy and forces in
the universe and human body
Only when our Qi is clear of distorting emotions can

the "mind/body connection" function effectively to
accelerate recovery from physical problems
(A)
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine / NIH
Some Basics of Western Medicine

Duplex communications between
human systems and the environments
Specialized sense organs receive a
stimulus which is translated and
encoded into our nervous system
Each of the 5 senses activates a
separate area of the cerebral cortex,
the sheet of neurons that makes up
outer layer of the brains hemispheres
The stimulus is carried through 3 relay
stations that perform primary analysis
for the brain where further processing
and analyzing taken place
Decisions and orders proceed to
nervous pathways which carry
information to muscles that perform
and act upon the environments

HUMAN
TECHNOLOGY
Human System Theories
PRODUCT
The western medicine viewpoint

The Cartesian philosophy: body & mind (separate & interact)
A hierarchical structure: anatomy and physiology
A single system consisting of many components within
Disease is either physical or mental: a pill for every ill

Disease is due to, and cure can come from, external forces
The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) viewpoint

The Yin-Yang philosophy: body/mind is a functioning whole;
organ has mental/physical function, and must be balanced
The Qi (virtual energy) flows along energy pathways (meridians)
throughout the body to affect ones Yin-Yang balance
Holistic/fractal structure: each organ has a map of whole body

Human has multi-layer systems within, and interacts with outside
systems (i.e., the haven-earth-human concept)
Disease is due to internal imbalance of Yin-Yang

Body can cure itself, if it is pushed in the correct way
Inspiring The Human Systems

We take the TCM holistic view toward human systems
A human is multi-layer systems within systems
Each organ is a system itself, with a map of the whole body
The most inspired state of a human is achieved when the
body and mind (i.e., whole human system) is fully balanced
between Yin and Yang
Affecting the flow of Qi can change the Yin-Yang balance, and
hence the states of human inspiration
Qi flows within human systems is effected by environmental
factors (e.g., time, date, orientation, location, etc.)
To inspire human systems is to affect the Qi flows to
keep the human states in balance

keep the human states from moving away from balance
Help to return the human states to balance
Maintain the balance states when environments change
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HUMAN
TECHNOLOGY
Modern Technologies
PRODUCT
The Cartesian and Newtonian philosophy:

existence/measurable
Rooted on knowledge of physics (atom, mass,
energy, etc.), chemistry (molecule, reaction,
etc.), biology (organelle, cell, tissue, organ)
This is different from the oriental thinking
(e.g., the Five Elements) of the universe
Some recent technology developments

relate to inspiring technologies
Sensors and actuators

Miniaturization of devices
Wireless communication capabilities
Distributed, embedded, and remote functions
Information technology, and the Internet
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Inspiring The Modern Technologies

Can modern technologies generate and deliver
proper energy sources to inspire human systems?
What types of energy source to emit?

How do these energies interact with human systems?
What are resulting effects of interactions in human systems?
Can modern technologies measure these effects?
Can modern technology sense environmental changes?
Can we design these energy emitting and delivery

functions into reliable products?
Can these inspiring functions be personalized for individuals?

Can these functions be adapted to changing environments?
Can these inspiring functions be made ubiquitous?
Can these functions be integrated with existing products
transparently?
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HUMAN
TECHNOLOGY
Existing Products
PRODUCT
Most existing products offer utilities by replacing

specific human functions to achieve conveniences
Functions are performed via fixed human-machine interfaces
Products become health hazards as functions are repeated
Human becomes less capable as more functions are replaced
Matured products need a new paradigm to revive

External, function-specific products have reached their limits
Products become commodities with rapid price decreases
Huge investments in production facilities are being wasted
Future products must simultaneously empower human

potentials while achieve other functional requirements
Add desired inspiring functions into existing products
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Inspiring The Existing Products

Inspiring products are those that
Simultaneously inspire human potentials while achieving
other desired functional requirements
Are seamlessly integrated with existing products such that
their physical existence is un-noticed by product users
Can intelligently tailor their inspiring functions for different
users and adapt to changing environments
New paradigm of product design

From fixed static interface, to dynamical interface, to
proactive interface
Ubiquitous and transparent
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A Major Paradigm Shift

Human work with existing products
(separate, interacting entities)
Products work with human systems

(heaven-earth-human system interactions)
Heaven
Human
Human
Product
Product
Earth
Western
Inspiring
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Oriental
4P+1G
Physics
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Interactions Between Human

Systems and Physical Energies
The first key step to understand how
to inspiring human systems
Electrical Magnetic Thermal -- Acoustic
Human Interacts Energy/Environment

HEAVEN
Energy
Inspiring
Product
Electrical
Magnetic
Thermal
Acoustic
Human
YIN
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A balanced state of mind and body
Environment
EARTH
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Electricity in Human Cells
There are micro-electricity in

our cells. The membrane of
cells are ion-selected
penetrate. The interior and
exterior of the cell maintain
very small potential. The
average of potential of cells
are around 70ma.
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Some Principles of Bio-Electricity

Human body has bioelectricities which are signals
that control heartbeat, stimulate muscles to action,
and perform many other necessary functions
The nerve center can receive the signal via our neutral
network and use the feedback signal to organize the
mechanism of the specific organ
The blight signals (caused by illness) will lead to the
disharmonic of nerve activities
Some positive signal can be generated using exterior
stimulator and harmonize the nerve response
When electromagnetic frequencies (or fields of

energy) within our bodies go out of balance, disease
and illness can occur
These imbalances also disrupt the body's chemical makeup
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Sample Products (Electrical)

Pain T.E.M.
When an area of the body
is injured, it responds by
sending (+) Positive
electrical charges to the
site, causing inflammation
and pain, as shown in the
picture on the left
Pain T.E.M. works by
emitting safe and painless
(-) Negative charges, which,
when placed on the area of
injury and pain, penetrate
deep to surround the
damaged cells and increase
cellular energy levels to
stimulate the body's own
natural healing elements.
Result
9A reduction
in edema and
swelling
9An increase
in muscle
strength and
pain-free range
of motion
9Release of
muscle spasms
9Soothing
relief from
aches and
pains
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TENS
TENS was designed to relieve pain by sending gentle electrical impulses through
the skin to the nerves. This suppresses pain by blocking the pain signals before
they reach the brain. TENS sends these gentle impulses through lead wires that
are connected to electrodes. These electrodes are strategically placed at
appropriate pain sights on the body.
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EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
The brain sends a nerve impulse
to the "motor point" of muscles.
This signal is a message to the
muscles to expand and contract.
Electrodes are placed over the
motor points of the muscle group
to be exercised. When the
stimulation is applied through the
pads, the signal finds its way to
these motor points and causes the
muscle to expand and contract.
This makes it possible to duplicate
a conventional exercise, similar to
an isometric exercise.
Simulate function
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Galvanic Stimulation
Direct current creates an electrical field
over the treated area that,
theoretically, changes blood flow. The
positive pad behaves like ice, causing
reduced circulation to the area under
the pad and reduction in swelling. The
negative pad behaves like heat,
causing increased circulation,
reportedly speeding healing. The
Galvanic Stimulator (direct current) is
the best modality for iontophoresis
treatments.
--
Negative
--
Positive
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Interferential (INF) Generator
Interferential current is essentially a deeper form of TENS. It generate higher

frequencies interfere with the transmission of pain messages at the spinal cord
level. Because of the frequency, the Interferential wave meets low impedance
when crossing the skin to enter the underlying tissue. This deep tissue
penetration can be adjusted to stimulate parasympathetic nerve fibers for
increased blood flow. Interferential Stimulation differs from TENS because it
allows a deeper penetration of the tissue with more comfort (compliance) and
increased circulation.
Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator (MENS)
Microcurrent, due to its close proximity of our own bodys current, is thought to
work on a more cellular level. It has been theorized that healthy tissue is the
result of the direct flow of electrical current throughout the body. Electrical
balance is disrupted when the body is injured at a particular site, causing the
electrical current to change course. The use of Microcurrent over the injured
site is thought to realign this flow, thus aid in tissue repair. It's been found that
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) in the cell helps to promote protein synthesis
and healing. The lack of ATP due to trauma of the tissue results in the
decreased production of sodium and an increase in metabolic wastes, which is
perceived as pain. The use of Microcurrent at an injured area helps to realign
the bodys electrical current, increase the production of ATP, resulting in
increased healing and recovery, as well as blocking the pain that is perceived.
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Magnetic Energies & Human Systems

A low pulsating magnetic field can stimulate cell
metabolism which helps to
Increase blood circulation and release of oxygen from free
radicals
Strengthen the immune system
Promote metabolic processing of toxins
Support the healing process
Human lives within earth magnetic fields

The modern world is full of extra electro-magnetic fields due to the
increasing application of broadcast and telecommunication
technology, do we need to find out some way to compensate??
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Principles of Bio-Magnetic Energy

A cell produces its own energy, called ATP (Adenosine
Triphosphate). This energy is necessary for movement of the
body, building up and breaking down molecules, and
transporting substances across cell membranes. To produce
energy, a cell needs oxygen and about 90 other substances,
including enzymes, glucose, and nutrients. Cells also produce
carbon dioxide, water, and waste products.
An electro-magnetic field of correct magnitude and frequency
cause reposition of molecular plasma membrane of cells. This
may influence membrane enzyme system by favorably altering
molecules in much the same manner as chemical reactions.
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Sample Products (Magnetic)

Waist Supports
Before Using The yellowish or dull

color on the back
indicates poor blood
circulation.
After Using 30
min - The
orange color of
the middle and
lower back
indicates higher
temperatures
After Using 30
min - The orange
color of the
middle and lower
back indicates
higher
temperatures
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Magnetic Mattress
Results
Out of 375 total subjects with symptoms, 301 (80.27%) reported
positive results. 74 cases (19.73%) reported no results.
Time of Response
The percentage of subjects who realized the effect of the magnetic
mattress pad within 3 days:
Neck and shoulder pain
Back and lower back pain
Back pain
Lower limb pain
Insomnia
Fatigue
46.9%
50.0%
38.7%
54.4%
64.3%
57.8%
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Thermal Energies & Human Systems

Measurable effects of human systems due to
temperature changes
Temperature
Biological effects
37C
Normal
45C
Hypothermia
50C
Reduction in enzyme activity, cell immobility
60C
80C
Denatruation of proteins and collagen,

coagulation
Permeabilization of membranes
100C
Vaporization, thermal decomposition
>100C
Carbonization
>300C
Melting
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Principles of Bio-Thermal Energies

Heat can expand the section of the vessel and
capillaries which stimulate blood circulation. This
increases the bodies energy reserve, transport more
oxygen and accelerates the metabolic exchange
between blood and body tissue.
By using the laser and ultrasound technology, the
microwave can penetrate to the insight tissue and
achieve a certain temperature which leads to desired
thermal effect (either coagulation, vaporization,
carbonization or melting the tissue).
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Sample Products (Thermal)

TDP BioSpectrum Lamps
The TDP is a new generation of device that generates and
delivers far infrared for deep heating therapy and treatment.
Human body is a low energy irradiating source, which can emit
many kinds of physical signal covering from infrared ray to weak
microwave. The Combination of physical parameters, frequency
and spectrum constitutes the human body BFS.
The maximal energy absorption occurs only at the time when
the frequency, which can give rise to resonance with living
body, appears.
BFS apparatus was designed and manufactured on the basis of
the bionics theory, it is a vibration generator and can emit the
frequency and Spectrum similar to those of human body.
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Sample Products (Thermal)

Ultrasound Therapy
The mechanisms of action of ultrasound should be
considered in terms of four categories.
The thermal effect, which relates to the heat generated into
the deeper tissues and especially the collagen, and the
benefits derived from this
The mechanical effect, which relates to the high-speed
vibrations that act on the tissue just like a micro massage.
The cavitational effect, which produces countless
microscopic droplets of oxygen from the vibration process
The biological effects, which include blood vessel dilatation,
improved blood flow and circulation, sonopheresis, improved
lymph flow, muscle relaxation, reduced inflammation, and
pain relief
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Acoustic Energies & Human Systems

Acoustic waves cause the eardrum, 3
tiny bones of the middle ear, to vibrate
The last bone jiggles a flexible layer of
tissue at the base of the cochlea
This pressure sends wave rippling along
the basilar membrane, stimulating
some of its hair cells
These cells then send a rapid-fire code
of electrical signals about frequency,
intensity and duration of a sound
The messages travel through auditory
nerve fibers that run from the base of
the hair cells, the center of the cochlea,
and from there to the brain
After several relays within the brain,
the messages reach the auditory areas
of the cerebral cortex, which processes
and interprets these signals as sound
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Western Principle of Acoustic Therapy

Acoustic is a kind of vibrated energy
Response to sound is the physical phenomenon in which
different frequencies of sound stimulate the body to vibrate in
different areas
Sound is linked to the physical body by the eighth and tenth
cranial nerves, carrying sound impulses through the ear and
skull to the brain
Music can moves through the auditory cortex directly to the
center of the emotional responses, and can also activate
memory flow across the corpus callosum, creating harmony
between the hemispheres of the brain
Music can help define our emotions, compose human moods,
and evoke imagery. It can be described as a carrier wave for
consciousness.
Music listening has been demonstrated to help relieve pain and
to speed up recovery
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TCM Principle of Acoustic Therapy

Music represents the harmonious interaction of
heaven and earth (the Chinese Taoist theory)
It is the resonant of nature, and the basic means of
improving and refining human life
The harmonious sound is an ideal external support
when applying onto human body
Human body is a holistic unit

Outer part of human body can reflect status of inner organ
TCM expert can distinguish between 5 sounds of a patient's
voice and 5 musical notes on listening diagnosis
Illness can arise when inner rhythms are disturbed
Acoustic stimulation can be useful

Correct the imbalance, harmonize the meridians, uncover
motion and invigorate the bodys energy by offering
acoustic waves with appropriate frequency
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Basics of Traditional Chinese Music

Traditional Chinese Music was
composed in the pentatonic scales,
where each mode would span two or
more octaves
The tones and modes were related to
the Five Elements
The Five Elements Tonal System
employs concepts from East and West
Today, except for traditional

orchestras, the Chinese play in the
diatonic scales
Pop musicians often use pentatonic
scales in solos with the harmony
containing chords built from the
diatonic scales
Some chords may even contain tones
outside the scale
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Difference in The Musical Tones

Chinese
Tones
West
Traditional Chinese Music was composed in the

pentatonic scales, Which are based on the Five
Elements; we can call it The Five Elements Tonal
System.
Tone in West is distinguished from A tone to G tone. The

audio tone in west can be calculate based on the law of
octave, that is, a higher octaves frequency is twice of the
previous one.
D
C#
Tone
Comparis
on table
Water
(B)
F#
F#
Fire (A)
F#
F#
F#
Wood
(F#)
F#
F#
F#
Metal
(E)
F#
F#
Earth
(D)
F#
F#
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Standard TCM Correspondence Table

Water
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Voice
Groaning
Shouting
Laughing
Singing
Weeping
Yin Organ
Kidneys
Liver
Spleen
Lungs
Yang organ
Gall
Bladder
Anger
Stomach
Emotion
Urinary
Bladder
Fear
Heart,
Pericardium
Small Intestine,
Triple Heater
Lack of Joy
Worry
Large
Intestine
Sadness
Opening
Ears
Eyes
Tongue
Mouth
Nose
Tissue
Bones
Muscles
Blood Vessels
Flesh
Skin/Hair
Direction
North
East
South
Center
West
Season
Winter
Spring
Summer
Indian Summer
Autumn
Climatic Condition
Cold
Wind
Heat
Dampness
Dryness
Process
Storage
Birth
Growth
Transformation
Harvest
Color
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
White
Taste
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Spicey
Smell
Rotten
Goatish
Scorched
Decaying
Rank
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Music Therapy
It is the enhancement of human capabilities through
planned use of musical influences on brain functions
Music triggers whole brain processes/function which directly
affect cognitive, emotional, and physical functions/abilities
It is based on the principle of resonance

The precise harmony contained in this particular musical
structure resonates inside the organism, from the ears to
the brain and from the brain to the various organs
The harmony inside the music stimulates the re-setting of
the biological order to harmonize and regenerate the whole
body, bringing it gradually towards regeneration
It is also an important tool for prevention

It is considered as harmonic holistic information medicine
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Brainwave Entrainment
Our brain produces waves of currents that flow
throughout its neural pathways
Brainwave type is defined by the frequency of pulsing, and
particular rate of pulsation determines the state of mind
Common brainwave patterns: Delta Alpha, Theta, Beta.
Brainwave Entrainment uses low frequency waves to

entrain brainwave, driving mind to a desired status
When our left ear and right ear hear different, but similar,
frequencies, our brain can distinguish the difference
between these two coherent frequencies, and generate the
third (low) frequency
This frequency conveys to the neural network, which uses
neurotransmitters to initiate changes in brain-wave activity
Topographic brainwave maps illustrate the state-changing
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Brainwave Types & States of Mind

State
Frequency
Range
Amplitude
State of mind
Delta
0.5Hz - 4Hz
high (up to 200uV)
Deep sleep
Theta
4Hz - 8Hz
low (5uV - 20uV)
Drowsiness (also first stage of

sleep)
Alpha
8Hz - 14Hz
high (up to 200uV)
Relaxed but alert
Beta
14Hz - 30Hz
low (less than

10uV)
Highly alert and focused
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The Entrainment Mechanisms

When two similarly tuned pianos in one room and
and one key is stroked, the stretched chord attached
to the same key on the other piano will vibrate
Similar to the above phenomena, when the brain's
state (frequency) is stimulated by other close
frequency, it will gradually trend to that frequency
When sweep from one frequency to another, the
starting frequency should be close to current brain
state. The sweep speed should be gentle enough
then brain's state can changes steadily with it.
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Brainwave Entrainment Products

Hemi-Sync Demo
Brainwave Generator
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Principle of Directly Vibrated Stimulation

Each person has a frequency which is altered by
illness or imbalance, and can also be altered with
the application of energy
Body responds to sound and any types of vibration energy
Direct stimulation of living cellular tissue using sound
frequency vibration has shown marked cellular metabolism,
and, therefore, mobilization of a cellular healing response
We can use vibrated energy to stimulate the

acupuncture points of human body directly
The vibration of the tuning fork can stimulate the point
with a pure tone, which cannot be generated by any
musical instrument except a synthesizer
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Directly Vibrated Stimulation Samples

Moon
Tone:
Frequency:
Tempo:
Octave:
Effect:
Sun
Earth
Mar
210.42 Hz = G#
126.22 Hz = B
194.18 Hz = G
136.10 Hz = C#
equivalent
chromatical a1
= .445.9 Hz
the difference to
440 Hz.. = ...+ 22.9
cent
equivalent
chromatical a1
= .449.9 Hz
the difference to
440 Hz.. = ...+ 38.1
cent
equivalent
chromatical a1 =
435.9 Hz
the difference to
440 Hz.. = ... 16.1
cent
equivalent
chromatical a1 =
432.1 Hz
the difference to
440 Hz.. = ... 31.4
cent
98.6 bpm (beats

per minute)
118.3 bpm
(beats per
minute)
91.0 bpm (beats

per minute)
63.8 / 127.6
bpm (beats per
minute)
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Supports the
speech center
and
communicative
intellectual
principle
Advances the
feeling of
centering of the
magic and of the
transcendental
Dynamic,
vitalizing
Relaxing,
soothing,
balancing
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Sample Products (Acutonics)

The Acutonics tuning forks
represent a natural harmonic
series based on the orbital
properties of the Earth, Moon,
Sun and planets. Their rich
resonance and vibration
connects with and supports the
body's natural frequencies. It
brings us into alignment with
the cycles of the Cosmos
known since antiquity as the
Music of the Spheres.
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Listen Sample Acutonics Sound
Earth Moon
Professional
Starter Set
(Individual Forks)
Solar 7th Set

(Individual Forks)
Earth Moon
Professional
Starter Set
(Interval Forks)
Solar 7th Set

(Interval Forks)
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Sample Products (Sonopucuture)

Sonopuncture can be
performed with the
combination of crystals
and sound to increase
the healing effects of
the sound by focusing
the sound energy and
make it more coherent.
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Physiologic Response to Sound

Induction Technology
SOUND THERAPY TABLE
Sound frequency stimulation directly into the body is

a highly efficient means for the total body stimulation,
especially at the cellular level
Human body is over 70% water and sound travels 5 times
more efficiently through water than through air,
Sound frequency pulse waves played directly into the

body also has a profound effect on nervous system
The entire posterior 1/3 of the spinal cord consists of nerve
tract bundles whose sole purpose is the transmission of
vibration sense data to the Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Pons,
Medulla, Hypocampus/Limbric System (emotional processing
areas) and various areas of the Cerebral Cortex
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Other Acoustic Stimulation Methods

Composing prescriptive music (usually pentatonic for
a 5 phase application) for an auditory healing bath
Teaching the patient specific vocalizations which may
be combined with Qigong movements.
Applying specific tones and rhythms to acupuncture
points while simultaneously playing healing music
Resonant tuning, sound or healing therapy (the
Dolphin Acoustic therapy)
The use of dolphin sounds and ocean surf can create
balance and alignment in the physical body, emotional states
and induce spiritual healing
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The Inspiring Computer System

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and sensor technologies as a demonstrative
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What is An Inspiring Computer?

The Logical Computer 1st Generation
Computing based on logics and mathematics
HCI is an non-issue in design and usage
The Intelligent Computer 2nd Generation

Reasoning based on artificial intelligence (AI)
HCI is considered in design, but fixed in usage
The Inspiring Computer 3rd Generation

Empowering based on human spirituality
HCI is varied in usage for who, when, and where
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Can A Computer Inspire Users?

Traditional computers are based on the old paradigm
Static HCI - optimized and fixed for a generic user profile
Design ergonomic peripherals to minimize health hazards
Inspiring computers are based on a new paradigm

Dynamic HCI - optimized for changing physiology, geology, etc.
Design proactive peripherals to enhance health of users
Key features of the inspiring computer paradigm are:

Use users horoscopes to dynamically vary HCI in usages
Design proactive peripherals that function as health products
Create new Internet business as part of the computer systems
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How Inspiring Computer Work?

(User conditions are continuously sensed and monitored by computers.)
Touch (continuous) mouse, game controller
USER
Touch (intermittent) keyboard, pad

See monitor, camera, lighting
Hear -- speaker
Say -- microphone
Smell new device
INSPIRING
COMPUTER
Near-range fields directed & balanced flows
(Computers proactively offer inspiring energies to empower users based on HSE.)

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The Inspiring Computer Concept
(Internet Services)
Individual
Horoscope
Annual
Database
of Generic
Horoscopes
(Predictions
of geology,
physiology,
and spirit)
Real-time
Horoscope
(Predictions
of auspicious
time,fate,
fortune, etc.)
Year, Month, Week,

Date, and Time
Proactive Computer Peripherals
TCM Human
System
Theories
(HSE)
Controller of
Temperature,
Magnetic field,
Motion, Image
Sound, others
Pro-active
Horoscope
(Modifications,
& preventive
treatments
to empower
user potential)
Other IT
Peripherals
Interactive
Sensory
Feedbacks
User Profiles
and Location
User
Inspiring
Computer
System
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Product Development Challenge

Software Issues
HSE horoscope databases (exist)
HSE preventive treatment databases (are being developed)
Internet services business platforms (exist)
Hardware Issues
Peripheral close-loop controllers (exist)
Peripheral feedback sensors (exist)
Proactive computer peripherals (to be designed)
Electrical and mechanical product design engineering
System Issues
Integration, testing, production, deploying, marketing, etc.
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Inspiring Computer Mice

New HSE shape and motion
designs to ease repetitive
stresses on hands
Two-hand operation mice
Dynamically apply magnetic,
heat, vibration fields to hands
to improve users health
Continuously sense temp.,
pause to monitor users health
via Internet service
Add some innovative functions
for users to exercise their
hands while surfing the web
Mouse is the gateway between

humans and the cyberspace
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Inspiring Gaming Peripherals

All new mouse features
apply equally well, plus
Add new design and/or
materials to prevent
perspiration
Develop new HSE-based
software games with
video, audio, and forcefeedback for preventive
treatments
Game controller is the next-generation

gateway between humans and cyberspace
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Inspiring Computer Keyboards

Dynamically, non-intrusively
adjust separation and tilt
angles based on HSE and
sensor feedbacks
Continuously, non-intrusively
adjust keyboard responses
to match users conditions
Innovatively add some local
exercise functions for users
Intelligently, non-intrusively
vary keyboard responses to
compensate mouse-induced
stresses for users
New HSE design and location
to direct and balance the
flows and fields for users
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Inspiring Keyboard Pads

Proactive keypads that
dynamically emit heat,
force fields to strategic
points on hands based
on HSE principles
Innovatively add some
local exercise functions
Strategically design and
local the pads to direct
and balance the fields
for users
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Inspiring Computer Monitors

Design new HSE screen
(tube) curvatures that
eases users eye-strains
Add dynamic, varying
lighting features to reduce
users fatigues
Design HSE wallpapers and
screen savers based on
users local horoscopes
Design virtual screen
images that can help to
exercise users eyes
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Inspiring Multimedia Devices

HSE-based preventive
treatment music w.r.t.
users horoscopes
Smart cameras that
sense thermo-grams
and other facial
features of users for
HSE-based preventive
treatments
Computer generated
smells based on HSE
Many others
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Inspiring Computer Furniture
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The Inspiring Internet Business

Inspiring Computers
include an integrated
set of hardware
systems and Internet
services, such as
Users annual horoscopes
and treatment database
Users monthly heath
reports and suggestions
Other health related
products and consultation
services
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Interactions between Human and Energies

The Inspiring Computer as An Example

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What is Inspiring Technology?

Inspire Human Potentials with Modern Technologies

Some Basic Research Questions

How do we know if, and when, a human is inspired?

How do human systems respond to environments?

How do we design and develop inspiring products?

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Components of Inspiring Technology

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Research & Development Strategy

Understand the interactions between human and

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Some Basics of TCM

Only when our Qi is clear of distorting emotions can

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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine / NIH

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Some Basics of Western Medicine

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Human System Theories

The western medicine viewpoint

Disease is either physical or mental: a pill for every ill

The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) viewpoint

Holistic/fractal structure: each organ has a map of whole body

Disease is due to internal imbalance of Yin-Yang

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Inspiring The Human Systems

To inspire human systems is to affect the Qi flows to

keep the human states in balance

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The Cartesian and Newtonian philosophy:

Some recent technology developments

Sensors and actuators

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Inspiring The Modern Technologies

What types of energy source to emit?

Can we design these energy emitting and delivery

Can these inspiring functions be personalized for individuals?

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Most existing products offer utilities by replacing

Matured products need a new paradigm to revive

Future products must simultaneously empower human

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Inspiring The Existing Products

New paradigm of product design

Ubiquitous and transparent

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A Major Paradigm Shift

Products work with human systems

Interactions Between Human

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