Apple has patented a new AirPods sensor system that integrates active and reference electrodes into the housing and tips to measure brain activity and other biosignals[1]. The system can monitor electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and electrooculography (EOG) through electrodes placed around the outer ear[2].
The technology uses dynamic electrode selection, intelligently choosing specific electrodes based on user parameters and wearing conditions to optimize accuracy[2:1]. Users could potentially activate measurements through simple gestures like tapping the AirPods tip[2:2].
However, experts note significant challenges - current in-ear EEG systems require patient-specific 3D ear scans and careful cleaning procedures that may not align with Apple’s consumer product approach[3].
@Zerush@lemmy.ml
Name one legitimate reason Apple needs to scan their customers brains, other trying to sell this info or use it to control their users!?
We are the Oil of these companies, they alway want inventions to track and profile their user or even manipulate the opinions that we buy their products since time.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US6506148B2/en
https://patents.google.com/patent/US11539657B2/en
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20200265070A1/en
and over 15.000 entries more since 1999, searching subconcience in Google patents.
Have a good night.
Courage.