An Overview of Inspiring Technology

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An Overview of The Inspiring Technology

Combine modern technologies with human systemtheories to develop new products that can enhance

personal health and inspire human potential

Stephen C-Y. Lu, Ph.D.

Copyright Materials © 2002, Stephen Lu


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Inspire Human Potentials with Modern Technologies Inspire Human Potentials with Modern Technologies

2Copyright © 2002; Stephen Lu

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


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What is Inspiring Technology?• Inspiring Technology is concerned with establishing

a new scientific foundation which integrates humansystem theories with modern technologies todevelop a new generation of products that cansimultaneously inspire human potentials whileachieving their intended functional purposes

• Inspiring Technology is related to, but differentfrom, 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 systemengineering, 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


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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?


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Components of Inspiring Technology

CurrentProducts

(computers , Internet,exercise machines,

auto, furniture, etc.)

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PRODUCT


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Some Basics of TCM

• Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)(A)

• An ancient system of medicine and health care that isbased 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 inthe universe and human body

• Only when our “Qi” is clear of distorting emotions canthe "mind/body connection" function effectively toaccelerate recovery from physical problems

(A) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine / NIH


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Some Basics of Western Medicine

• Duplex communications betweenhuman systems and the environments

• Specialized sense organs receive astimulus which is translated andencoded into our nervous system

• Each of the 5 senses activates aseparate area of the cerebral cortex,the sheet of neurons that makes upouter layer of the brain’s hemispheres

• The stimulus is carried through 3 relaystations that perform primary analysisfor the brain where further processing

and analyzing taken place• Decisions and orders proceed to

nervous pathways which carryinformation to muscles that performand act upon the environments


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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 thebody and mind (i.e., whole human system) is fully balancedbetween Yin and Yang

• Affecting the flow of Qi can change the Yin-Yang balance, andhence the states of human inspiration

• Qi flows within human systems is effected by environmentalfactors (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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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 deliveryfunctions 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 productstransparently?


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Existing Products

• 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 humanpotentials while achieve other functional requirements• Add desired inspiring functions into existing products

HUMANTECHNOLOGY

PRODUCT


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Inspiring The Existing Products

• Inspiring products are those that

• Simultaneously inspire human potentials while achievingother desired functional requirements

• Are seamlessly integrated with existing products such thattheir physical existence is un-noticed by product users

• Can intelligently tailor their inspiring functions for differentusers 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

Physics

Human

Product

HumanProduct

Heaven

Earth

InspiringWestern Oriental

Human work with existing products(separate, interacting entities)

Products work with human systems(heaven-earth-human system interactions)

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Interactions Between HumanSystems and Physical Energies

The first key step to understand how

to inspiring human systems

Electrical – Magnetic – Thermal -- Acoustic


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Human Interacts Energy/Environment

A balanced state of mind and body

YIN YANG

HEAVEN

EARTH

HumanHuman

EnvironmentEnvironment

InspiringInspiring

ProductProduct

EnergyEnergy

•Electrical •Magnetic •Thermal • Acoustic


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Electricity in Human Cells

• There are micro-electricity in

our cells. The membrane ofcells are ion-selectedpenetrate. The interior andexterior of the cell maintainvery small potential. The

average of potential of cellsare around 70ma.


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Sample Products (Electrical)

Pain T.E.M.

When an area of the bodyis injured, it responds bysending (+) Positiveelectrical charges to thesite, causing inflammationand pain, as shown in the

picture on the left

Pain T.E.M. works byemitting safe and painless(-) Negative charges, which,

when placed on the area ofinjury and pain, penetratedeep to surround thedamaged cells and increasecellular energy levels tostimulate the body's own

natural healing elements.

Result A reduct ion

in edema and

swelling

An increase

in musclestrength and

pain-free range

of motion

Release of

muscle spasms

Soothingrelief from

aches and

pains


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TENS

TENS was designed to relieve pain by sending gentle electrical impulses throughthe skin to the nerves. This suppresses pain by blocking the pain signals beforethey reach the brain. TENS sends these gentle impulses through lead wires thatare connected to electrodes. These electrodes are strategically placed atappropriate pain sights on the body.


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EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)

The brain sends a nerve impulseto the "motor point" of muscles.This signal is a message to themuscles to expand and contract.Electrodes are placed over the

motor points of the muscle groupto be exercised. When thestimulation is applied through thepads, the signal finds its way tothese motor points and causes the

muscle to expand and contract.This makes it possible to duplicatea conventional exercise, similar toan isometric exercise.

Simulate function


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Galvanic Stimulation

Direct current creates an electrical fieldover the treated area that,theoretically, changes blood flow. Thepositive pad behaves like ice, causing

reduced circulation to the area underthe pad and reduction in swelling. Thenegative pad behaves like heat,causing increased circulation,reportedly speeding healing. The

Galvanic Stimulator (direct current) isthe best modality for iontophoresistreatments.

Positive

Negative

-- +

+ --


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Sample Products (Electrical)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 cordlevel. Because of the frequency, the Interferential wave meets low impedancewhen crossing the skin to enter the underlying tissue. This deep tissuepenetration can be adjusted to stimulate parasympathetic nerve fibers forincreased blood flow. Interferential Stimulation differs from TENS because itallows a deeper penetration of the tissue with more comfort (compliance) andincreased circulation.

Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator (MENS)• Microcurrent, due to its close proximity of our own body’s current, is thought to

work on a more cellular level. It has been theorized that healthy tissue is theresult of the direct flow of electrical current throughout the body. Electricalbalance is disrupted when the body is injured at a particular site, causing theelectrical 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 synthesisand healing. The lack of ATP due to trauma of the tissue results in thedecreased production of sodium and an increase in metabolic wastes, which isperceived as pain. The use of Microcurrent at an injured area helps to realignthe body’s electrical current, increase the production of ATP, resulting inincreased 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 telecommunicationtechnology, 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, andtransporting substances across cell membranes. To produceenergy, a cell needs oxygen and about 90 other substances,including enzymes, glucose, and nutrients. Cells also producecarbon dioxide, water, and waste products.

• An electro-magnetic field of correct magnitude and frequencycause reposition of molecular plasma membrane of cells. Thismay influence membrane enzyme system by favorably alteringmolecules in much the same manner as chemical reactions.

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Sample Products (Magnetic)

Before Using - After Using 30min - Theorange color ofthe middle andlower backindicates highertemperatures

After Using 30min - The orangecolor of themiddle and lowerback indicateshighertemperatures

Waist Supports

The yellowish or dullcolor on the backindicates poor bloodcirculation.

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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 magneticmattress pad within 3 days:

46.9%50.0%

38.7%54.4%64.3%57.8%

Neck and shoulder painBack and lower back pain

Back painLower limb painInsomniaFatigue

Magnetic Mattress



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Thermal Energies & Human Systems

• Measurable effects of human systems due to

temperature changes

37C Normal

45C Hypothermia

50C Reduction in enzyme activity, cell immobility

60C Denatruation of proteins and collagen,

coagulation

80C Permeabilization of membranes

100C Vaporization, thermal decomposition

>100C Carbonization

>300C Melting

Temperature Biological effects



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Principles of Bio-Thermal Energies

• Heat can expand the section of the vessel andcapillaries which stimulate blood circulation. Thisincreases the bodies energy reserve, transport moreoxygen 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 andachieve a certain temperature which leads to desired

thermal effect (either coagulation, vaporization,carbonization or melting the tissue).



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Sample Products (Thermal)

• The TDP is a new generation of device that generates anddelivers far infrared for deep heating therapy and treatment.

• Human body is a low energy irradiating source, which can emitmany kinds of physical signal covering from infrared ray to weak

microwave. The Combination of physical parameters, frequencyand spectrum constitutes the human body BFS.

• The maximal energy absorption occurs only at the time whenthe 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 thefrequency and Spectrum similar to those of human body.

TDP BioSpectrum Lamps


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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 oftissue at the base of the cochlea

• This pressure sends wave rippling alongthe basilar membrane, stimulatingsome of its hair cells

• These cells then send a rapid-fire codeof electrical signals about frequency,intensity and duration of a sound

• The messages travel through auditorynerve 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 areasof the cerebral cortex, which processesand 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 indifferent areas

• Sound is linked to the physical body by the eighth and tenthcranial nerves, carrying sound impulses through the ear andskull to the brain

• Music can moves through the auditory cortex directly to thecenter of the emotional responses, and can also activatememory flow across the corpus callosum, creating harmonybetween 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 forconsciousness.

• Music listening has been demonstrated to help relieve pain andto 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 supportwhen 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'svoice 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, uncovermotion and invigorate the body’s 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 ormore octaves

• The tones and modes were related tothe Five Elements

• The Five Elements Tonal System

employs concepts from East and West• Today, except for traditional

orchestras, the Chinese play in thediatonic scales

• Pop musicians often use pentatonic

scales in solos with the harmonycontaining chords built from thediatonic scales

• Some chords may even contain tonesoutside the scale



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Difference in The Musical Tones

Chinese WestTraditional Chinese Music was composed in the

pentatonic scales, Which are based on the FiveElements; 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 ofoctave, that is, a higher octave’s frequency is twice of the

previous one.

ToneComparison table

D

C#

B Water

(B)

B D E F# A B D E F# A B

A Fire (A) A B D E F# A B D E F# A

G

F# Wood

(F#)

F# A B D E F# A B D E F#

E Metal(E)

E F# A B D E F# A B D E

D Earth

(D)

D E F# A B D E F# A B D

Tones



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Standard TCM Correspondence TableWater Wood Fire Earth Metal

Voice Groaning Shouting Laughing Singing Weeping

Yin Organ Kidneys Liver Heart,

Pericardium

Spleen Lungs

Yang organ Urinary

Bladder

Gall

Bladder

Small Intestine,

Triple Heater

Stomach Large

Intestine

Emotion Fear Anger Lack of Joy Worry 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

limatic ondition Cold Wind Heat Dampness Dryness

Process Storage Birth Growth Transformation Harvest

olor 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 musicalstructure resonates inside the organism, from the ears tothe brain and from the brain to the various organs

• The harmony inside the music stimulates the re-setting ofthe 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 toentrain brainwave, driving mind to a desired status• When our left ear and right ear hear different, but similar,

frequencies, our brain can distinguish the differencebetween 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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The Entrainment Mechanisms

• When two similarly tuned pianos in one room and

and one key is stroked, the stretched chord attachedto the same key on the other piano will vibrate

• Similar to the above phenomena, when the brain's

state (frequency) is stimulated by other closefrequency, it will gradually trend to that frequency

• When sweep from one frequency to another, thestarting frequency should be close to current brain

state. The sweep speed should be gentle enoughthen brain's state can changes steadily with it.



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Brainwave Entrainment Products

• Hemi-Sync Demo

• Brainwave Generator


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Directly Vibrated Stimulation Samples

Tone: Moon Sun Earth Mar

Frequency:210.42 Hz = G#equivalent

chromatical a1

= .445.9 Hz

the difference to

440 Hz.. = ...+ 22.9

cent

126.22 Hz = Bequivalent

chromatical a1

= .449.9 Hz

the difference to

440 Hz.. = ...+ 38.1

cent

194.18 Hz = Gequivalent

chromatical a1 =

435.9 Hz

the difference to

440 Hz.. = ... – 16.1

cent

136.10 Hz = C#equivalent

chromatical a1 =

432.1 Hz

the difference to

440 Hz.. = ... – 31.4

cent

Tempo: 98.6 bpm (beatsper minute)

118.3 bpm

(beats perminute)

91.0 bpm (beats

per minute)

63.8 / 127.6

bpm (beats perminute)

Octave:29 32 24 33

Effect:

Supports the

speech centerand

communicative

intellectual

principle

Advances the

feeling ofcentering 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 harmonicseries based on the orbitalproperties of the Earth, Moon,Sun and planets. Their rich

resonance and vibrationconnects with and supports thebody's natural frequencies. Itbrings us into alignment with

the cycles of the Cosmosknown since antiquity as theMusic of the Spheres.



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Listen Sample Acutonics Sound

Earth Moon

Professional

Starter Set(Individual Forks)

Earth Moon

Professional

Starter Set(Interval Forks)

Solar 7th Set

(Individual Forks)

Solar 7th Set

(Interval Forks)



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Sample Products (Sonopucuture)

• Sonopuncture can be

performed with thecombination of crystalsand sound to increasethe healing effects ofthe sound by focusingthe sound energy andmake it more coherent.


Ph i l i R t S d


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Physiologic Response to Sound

Induction Technology

• Sound frequency stimulation directly into the body isa 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 ofvibration sense data to the Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Pons,Medulla, Hypocampus/Limbric System (emotional processingareas) and various areas of the Cerebral Cortex

SOUND THERAPY TABLE



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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 acupuncturepoints while simultaneously playing healing music

• Resonant tuning, sound or healing therapy (theDolphin Acoustic therapy)• The use of dolphin sounds and ocean surf can create

balance and alignment in the physical body, emotional statesand induce spiritual healing


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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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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 repetitivestresses on hands

• Two-hand operation mice

• Dynamically apply magnetic,

heat, vibration fields to handsto improve users’ health

• Continuously sense temp.,pause to monitor users’ healthvia Internet service

• Add some innovative functionsfor users to exercise theirhands 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 withvideo, audio, and force-

feedback for preventivetreatments

Game controller is the next-generationgateway between humans and cyberspace



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Inspiring Computer Keyboards• Dynamically, non-intrusively

adjust separation and tiltangles based on HSE andsensor feedbacks

• Continuously, non-intrusivelyadjust keyboard responsesto match user’s conditions

• Innovatively add some localexercise functions for users

• Intelligently, non-intrusivelyvary keyboard responses tocompensate mouse-induced

stresses for users• New HSE design and location

to direct and balance theflows and fields for users


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Inspiring Computer Monitors• Design new HSE screen

(tube) curvatures thateases users eye-strains

• Add dynamic, varyinglighting features to reduce

users fatigues• Design HSE wallpapers andscreen savers based onuser’s local horoscopes

• Design virtual screenimages that can help toexercise users’ eyes



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Inspiring Multimedia Devices

• HSE-based preventive

treatment music w.r.t.user’s horoscopes

• Smart cameras thatsense thermo-grams

and other facialfeatures of users’ forHSE-based preventivetreatments

• Computer generatedsmells based on HSE

• Many others…


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The Inspiring Internet Business

• Inspiring Computers

include an integratedset of hardwaresystems and Internet

services, such as• Users’ annual horoscopes

and treatment database

• User’s monthly heath

reports and suggestions• Other health related

products and consultationservices

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An Overview of Inspiring Technology