Why do we design breathing controlled apps and games?
With the latest advancement of computers and handheld devices, humans' main way of interaction with the outside world has been reduced to actions of tapping, swiping, typing, and clicking on keyboards, mice, and touch-sensitive screens. Consequently, there is a rise in repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, hand numbness, and similar musculoskeletal disorders. We would like to change the paradigm of human-computer interaction to become based on breathing to improve health and enrich the user experience in information processing and gaming and entertainment.
Open Source?
Yes, we have embraced open source methodology in all our games and apps. It allows us to keep the development cycle transparent, which reduces bugs and improves performance. Additionally, it allows us to collaborate with numerous universities and other R&D organizations. Breathing games and apps are being developed under the MIT license. Learn more here.
Github?
Pursed Lip Breathing development is encouraged to be published on our newly created GitHub account (click). If developer publishes code elsewhere, we want to be at least informed of such publishing.
Any microphone is supported?
Any microphone, or microphone headset, can be used for pursed lip breathing interaction. Pursed-lip breathing detection is universal and should work on most possible acoustic signals.
Breathing in HTML5 Javascript?
Pursed Lip Breathing Javascript SDK is a set of libraries designed for exhalation detection that offers a nice and elegant way to replace the functionalities of a keyboard, mouse, and other interface devices with the use of exhalation. It allows developers to add breathing interaction to games and applications. Pursed Lip Breathing SDK contains different libraries for HTML5, JavaScript, Flash, and Unity; download it here: click to download (currently working just in Firefox). To get a better view inside the variables and DSP logic, please see the monitoring app (click) - works best on Firefox, may not work without "https" access.
What about native languages?
Sure, native languages may be the best choice when building applications upon various APIs, such as the YouTube Java API, various Google APIs, etc.
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BREATHING VR: Lately we are sourcing this VR headset for use in Breathing VR application. It allows easiest install… twitter.com/i/web/status/13990…
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BREAKING: Nintendo Co. Ltd (Japan) is implementing Breathing Games by @breathinglabs in FDA approved clinical trial… twitter.com/i/web/status/11580…
Recommendations
"Keep using the pursed-lip breathing until the breathless feeling goes away. Rest In between breaths if you feel Dizzy. Give sips of room temperature water."
American Lung Association
“Pursed-lip breathing attempts to prolong active expiration through half-opened lips, thus helping to prevent airway collapse. Compared with spontaneous breathing, pursed-lip breathing reduces respiratory rate, dyspnea, and PaCO2, while improving tidal volume and oxygen saturation in resting conditions."
American Thoracic Society
"Pursed lip breathing is one of the simplest ways to control shortness of breath. It provides a quick and easy way to slow your pace of breathing, making each breath more effective."
Cleveland Clinic
“Inhaling through the nose and exhaling through pursed lips makes breathing easier. Pursed-lip breathing can also help you regain control if you’re having trouble catching your breath. You can practice breathing this way anytime, anywhere. If you’re watching TV, practice during the commercials. Try to practice several times a day. Over time, pursed-lip breathing will feel natural.”
University of Minnesota Medical Center
“Pursed lip breathing helps you use less energy to breathe. It can help you relax. When you are short of breath, it helps you slow the pace of your breathing and can help you feel less short of breath."
University of Iowa Children's Hospital