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Memory Optimization through Vagally Enhanced Signaling (MOVES)

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 		Award ID:
94825 		Program Year/Program:
2010 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
09ST2-0001 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
DARPA 09T001 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Infoscitex Corporation
303 BEAR HILL RD WALTHAM, MA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2010
Title: Memory Optimization through Vagally Enhanced Signaling (MOVES)
Agency / Branch: DOD / DARPA
Contract: N10PC20083
Award Amount: $98,951.00
 

Abstract:

There are many situations in DOD missions when soldiers could operate much more effectively if they could successfully recall previously presented information that is vital for mission execution. However, the quantity of information supplied to today's Warfighter is constantly increasing. This is due to greater reliance on network-centric operations and the expanding range of missions Warfighters must address, including conventional and asymmetric warfare and stability and support operations. Neurocognitive research indicates that information is acquired most effectively when the brain is in certain synchronous states. Specifically, receiving new information when brainwaves are in a Gamma state seems to improve working memory encoding, while a Theta brainwave state seems to enhance long-term storage of new information. What is needed to address the information challenge, then, is a simple device exploiting the advantages of these brainwave states to improve Warfighter memory. Infoscitex proposes to develop a device, Memory Optimization through Vagally Enhanced Signaling or MOVES, to meet this objective. This device will induce productive brainwave states in Warfighters and present important new information to those users when these states are attained. This will result in better memory for key information leading to much more effective mission performance.

Principal Investigator:

Sherman Tyler
Senior Engineer
7818901338
styler@infoscitex.com

Business Contact:

Stephen Mattox
Director, Finance & Contracts
7818901338
smattox@infoscitex.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Infoscitex Corporation
303 Bear Hill Road Waltham, MA 02451

EIN/Tax ID: 043537120
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Hunnewell 2
Boston, MA 2115
Contact: Norman Dean
Contact Phone: 6173554615