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| − | Foc.us is a standalone device, but its functions are enlarged when it is linked with PC, tablet or smartphone. This device does not require medical prescription. However, certain customers should avoid its use due to their specific health conditions as a history of seizures.<ref>YAMADA, Kannon. Foc.us tDCS Headset Review and Giveaway. MakeUseOf [online]. 2014, Sep 30. Available online at: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/foc-us-tdcs-headset-review-and-giveaway/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).</ref> | + | Foc.us is a standalone device, but its functions are enlarged when it is linked with PC, tablet or smartphone. This device does not require medical prescription. However, certain customers should avoid its use due to their specific health conditions as a history of seizures.<ref name="MakeUseOf">YAMADA, Kannon. Foc.us tDCS Headset Review and Giveaway. MakeUseOf [online]. 2014, Sep 30. Available online at: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/foc-us-tdcs-headset-review-and-giveaway/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).</ref> |
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| + | The first version of the device was shipped as a headset for video-game players. The headset was from hard plastic and contains four copper sponge electrodes. Due to construction of Foc.us device, the position of electrodes was settled to some extend.<ref name="MakeUseOf"/> There were buttons on the back side of the device, which controlled the session.<ref>LEE, Nicole. Foc.us headset claims to shock the brain for better gaming, we go forehead-on. Engadget [online]. 2013, May 17. Available online at: https://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/focus-headset-tdcs/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:02, 25 November 2016
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| Category | Transcranial direct-current stimulation, Cranial electrotherapy stimulation |
| Developer | Foc.us Int. |
| Announced | |
| Released | Developers: 13th November 2014 (V2 edition)[1]
Consumers: June 2013 [2] |
| Price | 299 USD (November 2016), 399 USD Lucid Dreaming Kit |
| Max output | 2 mA2 T 0.002 A [3] |
| Session duration | 2400 s40 minute |
| Scalp location | |
| Weight | g |
| Controls |
joystick, smartphone, tablet, personal computer [4] |
| Data available | |
| Risk factor | |
| Medical prescription | No |
| http://foc.us/v2 | |
Foc.us is small tDCS (transcranial direct-current stimulation) device. It was developed by small London based company, Foc.us Int.[5] The first version of the device was focused on video game players,[6] but the current version could be used for brain stimulation in general. In addition, the current version of Foc.us, Foc.us V2, could deliver also different types of brain stimulation, namely cranial electrotherapy stimulation, transcranial pulsed current stimulation, transcranial random noise stimulation and double blind sham stimulation.[5] Focus Int. also sell Focus Lucid Dreaming Kit, which should enable its users to lucid dreaming.[7]
The first version of the device consists of a headset, which includes four sponge electrodes and the device was controlled by buttons and app. It was also shipped with small water bottle and charging cable.[6] Foc.us V2's package contains only a brain stimulator and recharging dock, recharging cable and booklet. It does not include electrodes.[5] Its users can connect the device with electrodes, which are sold by Foc.us company, or electrodes of a third party.[8] Lucid Dreaming kit includes Foc.us V2 brain stimulator, sleeping mask, cables and hydrogel.[7]
Contents
Main characteristics
Foc.us is a standalone device, but its functions are enlarged when it is linked with PC, tablet or smartphone. This device does not require medical prescription. However, certain customers should avoid its use due to their specific health conditions as a history of seizures.[9]
The first version of the device was shipped as a headset for video-game players. The headset was from hard plastic and contains four copper sponge electrodes. Due to construction of Foc.us device, the position of electrodes was settled to some extend.[9] There were buttons on the back side of the device, which controlled the session.[10]
Purpose
Company & People
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Foc.us was not approved by FDA since it is not a medical device. [6]
It received FCC approval in June 2013.[2]
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ FOC.US. After a long anticipated wait the new Foc.us V2 Developer edition is now available for pre order!!. Facebook [online]. 2014, Nov 13. Available online at: https://www.facebook.com/focusgamer (Retrieved 24th November, 2016).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ANTHONY, Sebastian. Foc.us: The first commercial tDCS headset that lets you safely overclock your brain. ExtremeTech [online]. 2013, Jul 30. Available online at: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/162581-foc-us-the-first-commercial-tdcs-headset-that-lets-you-safely-overclock-your-brain (Retrieved 24th November, 2016).
- ↑ FOC.US. Curent Regulation in foc.us v2. Foc.us [online]. 2015, Feb 16. Available online at: http://help.foc.us/article/11-curent-regulation-in-foc-us-v2 (Retrieved 24th November, 2016).
- ↑ FOC.US. Do I need an app to control foc.us v2?. Foc.us [online]. 2014, Nov 13. Available online at: http://help.foc.us/article/6-do-i-need-an-app-to-control-foc-us-v2 (Retrieved 24th November, 2016).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 FOC.US. The foc.us v2 stimulator. Foc.us [online]. Available online at: http://eu.foc.us/v2 (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 DYCE, Andrew. Foc.us Headset Review. Game Rant [online]. Available online at: https://gamerant.com/focus-tdcs-headset-reviews/ (Retrieved 24th November, 2016).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 FOC.US. Focus Lucid Dreaming Kit. Foc.us [online]. Available online at: http://eu.foc.us/focus-lucid-dreaming-kit (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).
- ↑ WILLIAMS, Brent. Solid Advice on Selecting foc.us V2 Device and Accessories. Speak Wisdom [online]. 2015, Sep 20. Available online at: https://speakwisdom.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/solid-advice-on-selecting-foc-us-tdcs-and-accessories/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 YAMADA, Kannon. Foc.us tDCS Headset Review and Giveaway. MakeUseOf [online]. 2014, Sep 30. Available online at: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/foc-us-tdcs-headset-review-and-giveaway/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).
- ↑ LEE, Nicole. Foc.us headset claims to shock the brain for better gaming, we go forehead-on. Engadget [online]. 2013, May 17. Available online at: https://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/focus-headset-tdcs/ (Retrieved 25th November, 2016).
- ↑ WEXLER, Anna. A pragmatic analysis of the regulation of consumer transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) devices in the United States. Journal of Law and the Biosciences [online]. 2015, Oct 12. Available online at: http://jlb.oxfordjournals.org/content/2/3/669.full.pdf+html (Retrieved 1st November, 2016).
