Patent Description:
A body with one or more runners can be referred to as a coil. Devices and systems can include one or more coils, e.g. in specific and predetermined arrangements. The invention further relates to such devices and/or systems configured to generate electromagnetic effects such as electromagnetic fields.

It is known that spirally wound electrical conductors can exhibit certain electromagnetic properties and/or electromagnetic effects. For example, it is known that an electromagnetic coil can act as an inductor and/or part of a transformer, and has many established useful applications in electrical circuits. One or more coils can be used to exploit an electromagnetic field and/or other electromagnetic effects that are created when, e.g., one or more active current sources are operatively coupled to the one or more coils.

<CIT> describes a system comprising a support structure configured to support a body, where the support structure has a raising mechanism including an electric motor, which is used to place the toroidal shape of the body over a subject, so that the subject is placed within the toroidal shape.

The disclosure relates to a system comprising one or more rotatable bodies, one or more power sources, one or more conductive wires, and/or other components. Individual bodies can be rotatable with respect to a support structure. Individual bodies can include two or more intertwined helically wound runners. A first runner can be coupled to the second runner by struts and/or held in position through other support structures. Individual runners can have a helical shape. Individual bodies can be arranged in toroidal shapes. One or more conductive wires can be spirally wound around at least one runner.

Specific alternating currents can be supplied to the conductive wires. In some implementations, conductive wires for each individual body can be supplied with a highfrequency carrier wave that is modulated with an acoustic signal. In some implementations, the speed of the rotation, i.e. a number of revolutions per second, can match or correspond a frequency of a supplied alternating current. In some implementations, different acoustic signals can be used for different bodies in the system.

As used herein, the term "agriculture" refers to the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi, and other life forms for food, fiber, bio-fuel, medicinal products and other products used to sustain and/or enhance human life. This cultivation can be referred to as agricultural application. Other applications include regenerative medicine, stem cell culturing, wound healing, material science, metallurgy, chemical processing, propulsion, and/or other applications.

These and other objects, features, and characteristics of the present disclosure, as well as the methods of operation and functions of the related components of structure and the combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts in the various figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the any limits. As used in the specification and in the claims, the singular form of "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

<FIG> illustrates a toroidal shape <NUM>. A toroidal shape such as shape <NUM> can be formed by revolving a circle <NUM> (partially shown in <FIG>) in three-dimensional space about an axis <NUM> that is coplanar with circle <NUM>. Toroidal shape <NUM> can be informally referred to as a donut shape or a bagel shape. Axis <NUM> can be said to go through the donut hole of toroidal shape <NUM>. The surface of toroidal shape <NUM> can be a torus. Circle <NUM> can include a point <NUM>, a point 13a, and other points. As circle <NUM> is revolved to form toroidal shape <NUM>, point <NUM> describes a circle <NUM> that defines a plane. This plane is perpendicular to axis <NUM>. Different points on circle <NUM> describe different circles on the surface of toroidal shape <NUM>. As circle <NUM> is revolved, point 13a describes a circle 14a that defines a plane. This plane bisects toroidal shape <NUM> and is perpendicular to axis <NUM>. In some implementations, for a particular point 13a and a particular circle 14a, the defined plane bisects toroidal shape <NUM> into two similar, congruent, circular, and/or isometric halves, e.g. as if cutting a bagel in half such that the surface area of the cut has the shape of a mathematical ring or annulus (i.e. a first circle with a relatively smaller radius completely inside a second circle with a relatively larger radius, with both circles being concentric, the term "relatively" being used to relate the first circle and the second circle).

<FIG> illustrates a helical shape <NUM>. A helical shape such as shape <NUM> is formed by a curve in three-dimensional space that has the property that the tangent line at any point makes a constant angle with a fixed line called an axis <NUM> (labeled "z" in <FIG>, and perpendicular to both the "x" and "y" axes in <FIG>). The width of one complete helix turn or revolution, measured parallel to axis <NUM>, is called pitch (labeled "P" in <FIG>). The shortest distance from helical shape <NUM> to axis <NUM> is called the radius (labeled "r" in <FIG>). Helical shape <NUM> can have a constant radius, and be referred to as a circular helix. Note that in some implementations, an axis similar to axis <NUM> can be curved instead of being straight, as depicted in <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates an exemplary body <NUM> including two intertwined helically wound runners, a first runner <NUM> and a second runner <NUM>, in the shape of a double helix, the runners being coupled and/or supported by struts <NUM>. In some implementations, the runners of a double helix can be supported by other support structures. The double helix includes two helical shapes, each of which can be similar to helical shape <NUM> as shown in <FIG>. It is noted that the shape of body <NUM> resembles the general shape of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), e.g. a double helix. A helical shape can have a straight axis, as shown in <FIG>, or a curved axis as shown in, e.g., <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates an exemplary body <NUM> including two intertwined helically wound runners, a first runner <NUM> and a second runner <NUM>, in the shape or form of a double helix, the body <NUM> being arranged to form a toroidal shape, the toroidal shape being similar to toroidal shape <NUM> as shown in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, body <NUM> can be arranged such that the axis of the double helix is not straight but curved, e.g. in a circle or oval. The runners of body <NUM> can be supported by support structures <NUM>. As shown in a view 40a that illustrates a magnified section of body <NUM>, which includes a section 41a of runner <NUM>, a wire <NUM> is wound around runner <NUM>. In some implementations, wire <NUM> can be wound clockwise. In some implementations, wire <NUM> can be arranged and/or wound at a fixed distance of a particular runner, e.g. runner <NUM>. In some implementations, wire <NUM> can be wound around runner <NUM> in multiple revolutions, wire <NUM> being arranged such that runner <NUM> and wire <NUM> are separated by a single and constant distance throughout individual ones of the multiple revolutions, the single and constant distance remaining unchanged throughout the individual ones of the multiple revolutions.

In some implementations, wire <NUM> can be wound counter-clockwise. Wire <NUM> can be conductive. Wire <NUM> can be too fine to be visible in a figure without magnification. A wire such as wire <NUM> can be insulated, uninsulated, or partially insulated and partially uninsulated, as can any wire listed in any figure included in this description. As used herein, a "wire" can include a set of twisted wires (which can interchangeably be referred to as a "twisted wire"), including but not limited to a set of two twisted wires. A wire <NUM> is wound around runner <NUM> in a manner similar to wire <NUM> and runner <NUM>. A connector <NUM> can be electrically coupled to twisted wire <NUM>. For example, as shown in <FIG>, both ends of twisted wire <NUM> can be electrically coupled to connector <NUM>. A connector <NUM> can be electrically coupled to twisted wire <NUM>. For example, as shown in <FIG>, both ends of twisted wire <NUM> can be electrically coupled to connector <NUM>. One or more power sources and/or current sources (not shown in <FIG>) can be electrically coupled to connector <NUM> and/or connector <NUM> to supply current to twisted wire <NUM> and/or twisted wire <NUM>, respectively, such that an electromagnetic effect (e.g. an electromagnetic field) is created around and/or near body <NUM>.

In some implementations, a system can include one or more bodies that are similar to body <NUM>. Such a system can be configured to generate and/or create an electromagnetic effect around and/or near the one or more bodies. By virtue of this electromagnetic effect, such a system can be used for agricultural applications, e.g. to promote growth of organisms, and/or be used for other applications. In some implementations, such a system can be used to improve and/or promote the health of organisms. As shown in <FIG>, by way of non-limiting example, body <NUM> can be arranged such that body <NUM> is substantially vertical. For example, the plane that bisects the toroidal shape of body <NUM> into two similar, congruent, circular, and/or isometric halves (e.g. as described in relation to <FIG>) can be arranged such that the plane is substantially vertical. In some implementations, the plane that bisects the toroidal shape of body <NUM> into two similar, congruent, circular, and/or isometric halves (e.g. as described in relation to <FIG>) can be arranged such that the plane is substantially horizontal.

In some implementations, body <NUM> can be constructed such that its diameter is about <NUM> (<NUM> inches), about <NUM> (<NUM> inches), about <NUM> (<NUM> inches}, about <NUM> (<NUM> inches), about <NUM> (<NUM> foot), about <NUM> (<NUM> inches), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> inches), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), about <NUM> (<NUM> feet), and/or other sizes. In some implementations, body <NUM> can have a diameter of about <NUM> (<NUM> inches). In some implementations, body <NUM> can have a diameter of about <NUM> or <NUM> (<NUM> or <NUM> inches).

<FIG> illustrates an exemplary rotatable body <NUM> that is similar to body <NUM> in <FIG>, except for the addition of rotational elements <NUM> and <NUM>. Body <NUM> can include components of body <NUM> that are not depicted in <FIG>, including but not limited to two intertwined helically wound runners in the shape of a double helix. Body <NUM> can include a rotational axis <NUM> through rotational elements <NUM> and <NUM>. Rotatable body <NUM> can be rotatable around rotational axis <NUM>, for example in a direction <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates an arrangement of a system <NUM> that includes a rotatable body <NUM>, a support structure <NUM>, a power source <NUM>, and/or other components. Body <NUM> can be similar to body <NUM> and/or body <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Body <NUM> can include components of body <NUM> or body <NUM> that are not depicted in <FIG>, including but not limited to two intertwined helically wound runners in the shape of a double helix, conductive wires, connectors, and/or other components. Note that some components such as connectors and current sources (described elsewhere in this disclosure) are not depicted in <FIG>, but can be included in system <NUM>. Support structure <NUM> is configured to support body <NUM> in such a way that body <NUM> is rotatable with respect to support structure <NUM>. Power source <NUM> is configured to provide power to rotate body <NUM>, e.g. via a driveshaft <NUM> and/or a slip ring (not shown), around a rotational axis. In some implementations, system <NUM> can include one or more rotational elements <NUM> that are similar or the same as rotational elements <NUM> and/or <NUM> in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, power source <NUM> (and/or another power source such as, e.g., a current source) is further configured to provide one or more alternating currents to body <NUM> (in particular to a conductive wire wound around a helically wound runner of body <NUM>).

<FIG> illustrates an arrangement of system <NUM> similar to or the same as system <NUM> in <FIG>, depicted at a different viewing angle. The same components as described regarding <FIG> can be included in <FIG>. System <NUM> can include a stationary structure <NUM> in proximity of the center of body <NUM>. In some implementations, the stationary structure <NUM> can be referred to as a treatment chamber. Stationary structure <NUM> can be configured to remain stationary during rotation of body <NUM>. In some implementations, stationary structure <NUM> can be used to support, hold, and/or carry an organism. The organism can be any cultivated lifeform(s) - not just animals - used in agriculture applications, medical applications, and/or other applications. In some implementations, the organism can include chicken, cow, pig, lamb, goat, bird, fish, crustacean, mollusk, reptile, and/or other animals. In some implementations, the organism can include a sample, tissue, stem cells, living cells, and/or any other (organic) matter that can benefit from being subjected to an electromagnetic effect generated by system <NUM>. In particular, tests have shown that the regeneration period for planarians (after having been cut in half) was reduced from <NUM> days to <NUM> days when placed in stationary structure <NUM>. The depiction and number of organisms in <FIG> is not intended to be limiting in any way.

<FIG> illustrates an arrangement of system <NUM> similar to or the same as system <NUM> in <FIG>, depicted at a different viewing angle. The same components as described regarding <FIG> can be included in <FIG>. Support structure <NUM> is configured to support body <NUM> in such a way that body <NUM> is rotatable with respect to support structure <NUM>. System <NUM> can include a stationary structure <NUM> in proximity of the center of body <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates an exemplary system <NUM> that includes one or more of a processor <NUM>, a user interface <NUM>, electronic storage <NUM>, connectors <NUM> and <NUM>, power source <NUM>, body <NUM> that includes two intertwined helically wound runners sharing the same circular axis, both runners having conductive wires spirally wound therearound, and/or other components. Body <NUM> can be similar to body <NUM> shown in <FIG>. System <NUM> can include features and/or components depicted in other figures, including but not limited to <FIG>. For example, body <NUM> in <FIG> is rotatable. Alternatively, and/or simultaneously, system <NUM> includes a power source similar to power source <NUM> in <FIG>.

Body <NUM> includes a first runner <NUM> and a second runner <NUM>. A first conductive twisted wire is wound around first runner <NUM> and electrically coupled to connector <NUM> via twisted wire ends 45a and 45c. A second conductive twisted wire is wound around second runner <NUM> and electrically coupled to connector <NUM> via twisted wire ends 46a and 46c. Connectors <NUM> and <NUM> can be electrically coupled to power source <NUM> such that one or more electric currents are supplied to the twisted wires wound around first runner <NUM> and second runner <NUM>, such that an electromagnetic effect (e.g. an electromagnetic field) is created around and/or near body <NUM>. Body <NUM> is arranged near organism <NUM>. The depiction of organism <NUM> as a single element, in this case a planarian, is not meant to be limiting in any way. Though not depicted, system <NUM> can include a stationary structure or treatment chamber similar to or the same as stationary structure <NUM> of <FIG>. In some implementations, organism <NUM> can be supported by such a stationary structure, e.g. while body <NUM> rotates.

Regarding systems and/or bodies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>, any two intertwined helically wound runners can share the same axis, be congruent, and/or differ by a translation along the axis, e.g. measuring half the pitch.

By way of non-limiting example, additional structures and/or features of any bodies in <FIG> can be described in <CIT>. This patent can also be referred to as "the '<NUM> patent" herein.

The runners in any bodies in <FIG> can be manufactured from one or more of plastic, plastic plated with metals including copper, nickel, iron, soft iron, nickel alloys, fiberoptic materials, and/or other materials (or combinations thereof). In some implementations, one or more runners can be are manufactured from non-conductive material.

The number of turns of a set of twisted wires per cm (inch) and/or per helical revolution of a runner can be characteristic measurements/features of an implementation of any of the systems described herein. In some implementations, the number of twists per cm (inch) of a twisted wire can be about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, about <NUM>, and/or another suitable number of twists. In some implementations, the frequency characteristics of an alternating current and/or the corresponding generated electromagnetic effect or field can be based on, proportional to, and/or otherwise related to the number of twists of a twisted wire. For example, a higher number of twists per cm (inch) can correspond to (and/or be used with) a higher operating frequency for the alternating current and/or the corresponding generated electromagnetic effect and/or field. In some implementations, multiple twisted wires (e.g. a first twisted wire wound around a first runner and a second twisted wire wound around a second runner) can have the same direction of twisting, and/or a different direction of twisting. In some implementations, multiple wires (e.g. twisted wires) can be wound around the same runner. In some implementations, a wire can be wound around some or all of one or more struts.

The electric currents supplied to the conductive wires wound around the first and second runner of any bodies in <FIG> can flow in the same direction or the opposite direction. For alternating currents, operating frequencies ranging from more than <NUM> to about <NUM> are contemplated. The operating frequencies for the conductive wires wound around the first and second runner of any bodies in <FIG> can be the same or different. Other electrical operating characteristics of the supplied currents, such as phase, amplitude, power-level, and/or other operating characteristics, can be the same or different. Systems using any bodies in <FIG> can be used to exploit the electromagnetic field that is created when electrical power is supplied to one or more wires of one or more bodies.

In some implementations, the conductive wires wound around the first and/or second runner of body <NUM> are supplied with a first alternating current, e.g. of <NUM>, and a second alternating current, e.g., of <NUM>. In some implementations, the currents supplied to body <NUM> can be <NUM> degrees out of phase. Supply of the first and second current can create a beat frequency of <NUM> (corresponds to an "A" note). In some implementations, using a similar approach, beat frequencies of <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and/or other frequencies can be used, which correspond to "B," "C," "D," "E," "F," and "G" notes, respectively.

In some implementations, the rotational speed of a body, e.g. body <NUM> in <FIG>, can be configured to match, correspond, and/or otherwise be related to one or more frequencies in the one or more alternating currents supplied to the conductive wires wound around the runners of any bodies in <FIG>. For example, an alternating current of <NUM> can be combined with a rotational speed of <NUM> revolutions per second. In some implementations, the frequency of the alternating current can be a fraction of the rotational speed, and/or vice versa.

Applications for any of the systems described herein can include affecting growth and/or growth rate of plants, livestock, samples, tissue, stem cells, living cells, and/or other (organic) matter, medical applications, therapeutic applications, energy production, energy conversion, energy transformation, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, ATP transfer, ATP processing, and/or other applications.

Promotion of growth can include one or more of an increased growth rate, an increased maximum growth level, an increased maximum yield, a shorter duration to reach maturity or regeneration, and an increased feed conversion rate. Using any of the electrical systems described herein, the growth rate, or range of typical growth rates, of the particular type of plant can be increased to a higher growth rate, or higher range of growth rates, for the particular plant. A unit of growth rate can be cm (inch)/day, or another unit expressing some length, area, volume, or size per unit of time, and/or another appropriate unit. For some implementations, such as e.g. an implementation using algae or suitable similar plants, growth rate can be expressed though lipid production rate, starch content production rate, biomass content production rate.

For example, a specific type of organism can have a typical maximum growth level, under growing conditions that lack a significant electromagnetic field. Using any of the electrical systems described herein, the maximum growth level, or range of typical maximum growth levels, of the specific type of organism can be increased to a higher maximum growth level, or higher range of maximum growth levels, for the specific organism. Maximum growth level can be expressed in cm (inches), square cm (inches), liters, kilograms, lipid content, and/or another unit expressing some length, area, volume, weight, or size, and/or another appropriate unit.

For example, a particular type of organism can have a typical maximum yield, under growing conditions that lack a significant electromagnetic field. Using any of the electrical systems described herein, the maximum yield, or range of typical maximum yields, of the particular type of organism can be increased to a higher maximum yield, or higher range of maximum yields, for the particular organism. Maximum yield can be expressed in volume or weight per area and/or period, such as kilogram/square feet, or pounds per acre per week, and/or other units as appropriate,.

For example, a particular type of organism can have a typical feed conversion (e.g., a rate or ratio), under farming conditions that lack a significant electromagnetic field. Using any of the electrical systems described herein, the maximum feed conversion, or range of typical maximum feed conversions, of the particular type of organism can be increased to a higher maximum feed conversion, or higher range of maximum feed conversions, for the particular organism. In some implementations, feed conversion can be expressed as a percentage of feed that is converted to mass or weight of the organisms, and/or other units as appropriate.

In some implementations, a system including any of the components shown in <FIG> (and/or multiple instances thereof) can be used as a component in an electrical circuit, performing one or more functions and/or applications including a (broadcast) antenna, a (tunable) inductor, a (Tesla) coil, a transformer, a transducer, a transistor, a resistor, a solenoid, a stator for an electrical motor, an electromagnet, an electromagnetic pulse generator, an electromagnetic actuator, an energy conversion device, a position servomechanism, a generator, a stepping motor, a DC motor, a (contact-free) linear drive, an axial flux device, a measurement device for magnetic permeability, a dipole magnet, a device to alter electron and/or particle trajectory, and/or any combination thereof.

Referring to <FIG>, system <NUM> can include one or more of user interface <NUM>, one or more physical processors <NUM>, electronic storage <NUM>, one or more power sources and/or current sources (e.g. power source 12a), an input component <NUM>, a playback component <NUM>, a processing component <NUM>, and/or other components.

In some implementations, a system similar to system <NUM> can include one or more sensors (not shown in <FIG>). The one or more sensor can be configured to generate output signals conveying information. The information can include electrophysiological information and/or other information. In some implementations, the one or more sensors can include one or more of an audio sensor, a microphone, a stethoscope, a pressure sensor, a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, an electromagnetic sensor, an electrode, a temperature sensor, a current sensor, an optical sensor, an electro-optical sensor, and/or other sensors or combinations thereof. In some implementations, the one or more processors <NUM> can be configured to provide information-processing capabilities and/or execute computer program components, including but not limited to input component <NUM>, playback component <NUM>, processing component <NUM>, and/or other components. By way of non-limiting example, additional structures and/or features of the one or more sensors, processor <NUM>, user interface <NUM>, electronic storage <NUM>, input component <NUM>, playback component <NUM>, and/or processing component <NUM>, can be described in <CIT>. This application can also be referred to as "the '<NUM> application" herein.

In some implementations, one or more currents supplied to connectors <NUM> and <NUM> can correspond to one or more sensor-generated output signals. In some implementations, the one or more currents can correspond to one or more signals generated by a transducer and/or one or more other components of system <NUM>. In some implementations, an alternating current supplied to body <NUM> can include a carrier signal and a modulating signal. In some implementations, carrier signals used for the alternating current can be radio-frequency signals. As used herein, radio frequency can refer to frequencies between about <NUM> and about <NUM>. In some implementations, the modulating signals can have a lower frequency than the carrier signal. For example, the modulating signal can be in the <NUM> - <NUM> range, the <NUM> - <NUM> range, the <NUM> - <NUM> range, the <NUM> - <NUM> range, the acoustic range, the telephone range, and/or another suitable range. In some implementations, the modulating signal for the alternating current can be modulated through one or more of amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, digital modulation, and/or other types of modulation. As used herein, the term "acoustic range" can refer to frequencies between about <NUM> and about <NUM>. As used herein, the term "telephone range" can refer to frequencies between about <NUM> and about <NUM>.

In some implementations, the one or more frequencies included in an alternating current supplied to body can be based on audio recordings of a note, tone, or chord, generated by a frequency generator and/or a (musical) instrument. For example, a first frequency can be based on the sound of a piano playing an A above middle C (also referred to as A4, which can include sound having a frequency of about <NUM>, depending on the tuning system used). For example, a second frequency can be based on the sound of some instrument (e.g. a piano) playing a note forming a harmonious interval with A4, which can include sound having a frequency of about <NUM>. This tuning can be referred to as Pythagorean tuning. Mathematically perfect tuning can combine notes having a <NUM>:<NUM> ratio. Different types of tuning (or tuning systems), including but not limited to equal tempered tuning, can be used and considered within the scope of this disclosure.

Processor <NUM> can include one or more of a digital processor, an analog processor, a digital circuit designed to process information, a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit, an analog circuit designed to process information, and/or other mechanisms for electronically processing information. Although processor <NUM> is shown in <FIG> as a single entity, this is for illustrative purposes only. In some implementations, processor <NUM> can include a plurality of processing units.

It should be appreciated that although components <NUM>-<NUM> are illustrated in <FIG> as being co-located within a single processing unit, in implementations in which processor <NUM> includes multiple processing units, one or more of components <NUM>-<NUM> can be located remotely from the other components. The description of the functionality provided by the different components <NUM>-<NUM> described herein is for illustrative purposes, and is not intended to be limiting, as any of components <NUM>-<NUM> can provide more or less functionality than is described. For example, one or more of components <NUM>-<NUM> can be eliminated, and some or all of its functionality can be incorporated, shared, integrated into, and/or otherwise provided by other ones of components <NUM>-<NUM>. Note that processor <NUM> can be configured to execute one or more additional components that can perform some or all of the functionality attributed below to one of components <NUM>-<NUM>.

Input component <NUM> can be configured to obtain information, e.g. from one or more digital audio files, or, alternatively and/or simultaneously, based on sensor-generate output signals. In some implementations, the information can be obtained from storage, e.g. from electronic storage. Information obtained from storage can include electronic audio files in any format, including but not limited to MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, and/or other audio formats. In some implementations, information can be obtained from sound sources including frequency generators, phonographs, CD-players, DVD players, AM radio, FM radio, and/or other sound sources.

Processing component <NUM> can be configured to process the obtained information from input component <NUM>. In some implementations, processing component <NUM> can be configured to generate a processed signal based on the obtained information from input component <NUM>. For example, processing component <NUM> can convert, filter, modify, and/or otherwise transform information or signals from input component <NUM> to generate the processed signal.

Playback component <NUM> can be configured to produce sound signals based on one or more of the obtained information from input component <NUM> and/or the processed signal from processing component <NUM>. The sound signals produced by playback component <NUM> can be coupled electrically to the leads/ends of one or more conductive wires wound around one or more runners of body <NUM> such that the induced current corresponds to and/or is based on the sound signals. Alternatively, and/or simultaneously, the induced current can be controlled by and/or based on the sound signals produced by playback component <NUM>. In some implementations, the sound signals produced by playback component <NUM> can be amplified by an amplifier before being electrically coupled to the leads/end of one or more conductive wires. In some preferred implementations, the amplifier can be an audio amplifier ranging between <NUM> W and <NUM> W. Other types of amplifiers and/or amplifiers having a different power range are also contemplated.

Electronic storage <NUM> in <FIG> comprises electronic storage media that electronically stores information. The electronic storage media of electronic storage <NUM> can include one or both of system storage that is provided integrally (i.e., substantially non-removable) with system <NUM> and/or removable storage that is connectable to system <NUM> via, for example, a port (e.g., a USB port, a Firewire port, etc.) or a drive (e.g., a disk drive, etc.). Electronic storage <NUM> can include one or more of optically readable storage media (e.g., optical disks, etc.), magnetically readable storage media (e.g., magnetic tape, magnetic hard drive, floppy drive, etc.), electrical charge-based storage media (e.g., EPROM, EEPROM, RAM, etc.), solid-state storage media (e.g., flash drive, etc.), and/or other electronically readable storage media. Electronic storage <NUM> can store software algorithms, information determined by processor <NUM>, information received via user interface <NUM>, and/or other information that enables system <NUM> to function properly. For example, electronic storage <NUM> can store sound information and/or electronic audio files (as discussed elsewhere herein), and/or other information. Electronic storage <NUM> can be a separate component within system <NUM>, or electronic storage <NUM> can be provided integrally with one or more other components of system <NUM> (e.g., processor <NUM>).

User interface <NUM> of system <NUM> in <FIG> is configured to provide an interface between system <NUM> and a user (e.g., a user <NUM>, a caregiver, a therapy decision-maker, etc.) through which the user can provide information to and receive information from system <NUM>. This enables data, results, and/or instructions and any other communicable items, collectively referred to as "information," to be communicated between the user and system <NUM>. An example of information that can be conveyed to user <NUM> is an indication of the volume and/or intensity of the sound signals produced by playback component <NUM>. Examples of interface devices suitable for inclusion in user interface <NUM> include a keypad, buttons, switches, a keyboard, knobs, levers, a display screen, a touch screen, speakers, a microphone, an indicator light, an audible alarm, and a printer. Information can be provided to user <NUM> by user interface <NUM> in the form of auditory signals, visual signals, tactile signals, and/or other sensory signals.

It is to be understood that other communication techniques, either hard-wired or wireless, are also contemplated herein as user interface <NUM>. For example, in one implementation, user interface <NUM> can be integrated with a removable storage interface provided by electronic storage <NUM>. In this example, information is loaded into system <NUM> from removable storage (e.g., a smart card, a flash drive, a removable disk, etc.) that enables the user(s) to customize system <NUM>. Other exemplary input devices and techniques adapted for use with system <NUM> as user interface <NUM> include, but are not limited to, an RS-<NUM> port, RF link, an IR link, modem (telephone, cable, Ethernet, internet or other). In short, any technique for communicating information with system <NUM> is contemplated as user interface <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a method <NUM> for providing electromagnetic effects. The operations of method <NUM> presented below are intended to be illustrative. In certain implementations, method <NUM> can be accomplished with one or more additional operations not described, and/or without one or more of the operations discussed. Additionally, the order in which the operations of method <NUM> are illustrated in <FIG> and described below is not intended to be limiting.

In certain implementations, method <NUM> can be implemented in one or more processing devices (e.g., a digital processor, an analog processor, a digital circuit designed to process information, an analog circuit designed to process information, and/or other mechanisms for electronically processing information). The one or more processing devices can include one or more devices executing some or all of the operations of method <NUM> in response to instructions stored electronically on an electronic storage medium. The one or more processing devices can include one or more devices configured through hardware, firmware, and/or software to be specifically designed for execution of one or more of the operations of method <NUM>.

Regarding method <NUM>, at an operation <NUM>, a body is supported by a support structure. The body is rotatable with respect to the support structure. In some embodiments, operation <NUM> is performed by a support structure the same as or similar to support structure <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and described herein).

At an operation <NUM>, a body is arranged near an organism. The body includes a first runner and a second runner that are intertwined and helically wound around each other in a double helix that forms a toroidal shape having a center. The toroidal shape is bisected by a plane that includes the center and divides the toroidal shape into two similar circular halves. The body further includes a first conductive wire spirally wound around the first runner. In some embodiments, operation <NUM> is performed by a body the same as or similar to body <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and described herein).

At an operation <NUM>, an alternating current is induced through the first conductive wire. In some embodiments, operation <NUM> is performed by a power source the same as or similar to power source <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and described herein).

At an operation <NUM>, responsive to induction of the alternating current, an electromagnetic effect is generated at or near the organism that promotes growth of the organism. In some embodiments, operation <NUM> is performed by a body the same as or similar to body <NUM> and/or <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and/or <NUM> and described herein).

At an operation <NUM>, the body is rotated with respect to the support structure at more than one revolution per second. The body is rotatable around a rotational axis. The rotational axis is positioned within the plane. The rotational axis intersects the center. The body is arranged such that the organism is positioned near the center. In some embodiments, operation <NUM> is performed by a power source the same as or similar to power source <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and described herein).

Claim 1:
A system (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) comprising:
a support structure configured to support a body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>), wherein the body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) is rotatable with respect to the support structure;
the body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) including:
a first runner (<NUM>,<NUM>) and a second runner (<NUM>,<NUM>) that are intertwined and helically wound around each other in a double helix that forms a toroidal shape, the toroidal shape having a center, wherein the toroidal shape is bisected by a plane that includes the center and divides the toroidal shape into two similar circular halves; and a first conductive wire spirally wound around the first runner (<NUM>,<NUM>); and
a second conductive wire spirally wound around the second runner (<NUM>,<NUM>); and
one or more power sources configured to provide one or more alternating currents to the first conductive wire, and configured to provide power to rotate the body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) with respect to the support structure at more than one revolution per second,
wherein the body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) is rotatable around a rotational axis, wherein the rotational axis is positioned within the plane, wherein the rotational axis intersects the center, wherein the body (<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>,<NUM>) is configured to accommodate an organism near the center, and
wherein the system is configured to generate an electromagnetic effect responsive to the one or more alternating current being provided.