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The P.A.C.K or Personal Attitude Control Kit. This is a small, mostly flat device smaller than a smartphone. The base unit rests and secures itself to the muzzle or snout via hundreds of tiny clamps or suction pads for scales. Designed to be hard to remove once on. Gripping onto the fur or scales of the wearer, then pulling itself flush to the skin. Now I can see this as uncomfortable and why would anyone willingly wear it. The reason is to keep it secure and ensure it does not get in the way. Being worn, it can act as a smart sensor for vitals, focusing more on the mental state, with various additions to dictate what its core function is.

Usage

The main use of this is a modular device that can read one's mental status. At its base it is only a scanner, with more detailed tools able to be attached for better readings, and countermeasures to be installed. These countermeasures of course need to be fitted to work. For civilian use it is limited to a reinforced glass display, and headphones that can be attached to the central module, and fixed in the same manner. For this reason the visor attached doubles as safety goggles for some forms of labour. For the more advanced features, they are for medical use in closed environments. This can include a rib cage like folding muzzle to secure the mouth and restrict violent or unpredictable subjects. Or restrictive plating to encase one's head and dull the senses, This is normally reserved for only the most dangerous, or troublesome patients within an asylum like setting. With some slots and placement to give in medication.

The main use is for those that suffer from panic, or anxiety, Even stress. The PACK detects the surge of brain activity via the increased pulse, blood pressure or even harsher motions. There is a brain scanner that can even further assess these details though not fit for public use. At its base it can only give warnings on that as a reminder, or in the case of the medical field it can allow the staff to better paint a mental picture and figure out triggers for further treatments.

If the headphones or a visor is installed, and permissions given then the device can act. While the means are seen as a grey area given the method, it has had much success in the trials. Should the wearer be in such a state of distress the unit needs to react; it can display imagery and audio to help enforce a soft hypnotic state. Designed to ease the person. These can be further designed with a specialist to gain the best results. SyncLink would like to assure everyone this is only a temporary state. Much as you have exercises to relax. This is to aid those needing more help, or that struggle. In no way does the civilian model do anything then combat moments of extreme unrest.

However for the more robust versions the state may need to be more potent in order to pacify subjects and render them suggestable. Such with those that have mental instability. Such a program may only be used on command of the senior medical staff of such places. As always SyncLink wants to focus on the safety and healing of all those that need to bear such a burden. And strive to ease the process in any way they are able too.

How It Works

There was a little on the above on how the PACK works. This is a more detailed guide on the inner workings.

To begin, the main device is a flat brick, with either a curve, or two more defined wings to hang off the muzzle of the wearer. Pulling itself tight to the skin with clamps on the fur or suction on a smoother skin. Yes it can be painful though it settles, this is to ensure it can get the underlined sensors and hardware as close as possible for the best reading. Given the nature of it then it makes some sense to wish to remove any sense of errors, or false readings.

The central section houses the manual tools. Not designed to be used while worn, It is locked behind a smooth spring steel chassis that opens one app command or with a small card provided with the kit. Though all the settings accessed here are also much easier to access on devices. There are only a few buttons under the lid, with a marked release. As well as a few micro card slots that are marked with whatever attachment should be installed. The cards provided with those pieces and this would be where the programming data could be installed. Easy to remove or modify as needed. Though it is greatly advised to only do so with a SyncLink specialist as they are not liable on any 3rd party software or tampering that may happen.

As for the visor it secures much as the PACK main unit though with only a few places clamped around the eyes, a secure fit should be watertight. Each unit needs to be custom made for the wearer. The glass is only slightly tinted to remove glare and provide a darker surface for the hidden projectors to display imagery. When the wearer is experiencing some distress, and the device responds, it will display a faint series of proven reactive patterns. Not enough to disable the person, yet enough to capture their attention, and thus help distract them from whatever the trigger was. Easing them into a relaxed state. Only the wearer can see the patterns shown. Due to the all encompassing fit. There is no place the wearer can look without seeing the display. Even closing their eyes would mean they are trying to calm themselves. There are no more invasive methods. For attachment to the PACK then it simply clips onto the back of the frame, and curves up from the start of the muzzle/snout.

The headphones are a little different. They are wired and plug into the PACK from both left and right sides at the base of the overhangs. There are two versions on the market, one being with magnets and padding that click onto the ears, ensuring a tight fit, and less chance of loss. The others are worn as earrings. With various sizes to fit all ears. Regrettably at this point there is no choice for our clients lacking ears though the R&D is working on that. There is a fine wire that connects them to the main unit. Small enough to hide under the fur, featuring a stiff though malleable wire so the wearer may mold them to the contours of their face. They are just headphones, they can play music just as any device can, acting with the visor they will play more soothing tones, or a more confusing mix of sounds, just aimed to give the wearer pause and breed confusion. This further aids the visor's task while being a way to disrupt the negative or irrational thoughts going on.

The muzzle. This is not on the civilian market, nor is anything else past this point. This block connects at the front of the device, though varying sizes exist as this is designed to work on as many as possible, not all faces are built the same. This mass of metal strips will push forward to the nose, then several limbs open out nearly like wings, spreading out to the full length. They then flex down with a series of mechanical hinges, Even if the wearer has their mouth open as wide as able the limbs are made with reach to wrap around. Starting at the base where the mouth is most shallow, looping around to connect to itself on the other side, left, right, left, right. Each to tighten and secure the patient more and more. There is limited padding on the limbs for comfort, though the company accepts safety is the core concern. With limited space and materials, they saw the discomfort as fitting punishment for what they were trying to do to need this measure.

Lastly we speak of the plating. Or restrictive plating. This has two uses. Firstly it is to restrain the wearer. Able to cover the entire head in a padded and protected helmet. Dropping just below the chin. It does have some loose D rings to be attached to a straightjacket for more security. Building from the base up, then around the neck is the first, this also extends to below the muzzle, with a lockable hinge so the wearer could eat, drink and speak, all the while not able to look down without moving their back. Or easily turn the head. It is also able to be wrapped around by the muzzle above, so there is no conflict with other modules. Next is a back plate, only to connect more pieces too, while giving a padded yet hard surface each time they leaned back. After which are the side panels. Slotting into the back piece and the base. These are the larger pieces that go either side. Along the cheeks to the base of the ears. They do include a rubberised sleeve for the ears too, with a wire frame to allow all them to rest at the peak. These pieces greatly restrict the face, only the visor gape to see from, and are treated to the narrow valley of the otherwise free muzzle or snout. Otherwise blinded to the world. Lastly, the face panel. Slotting in where the muzzle would cover the muzzle, eyes, and connects at three places at the top of the head. After the head is fully encased it acts as a sensory deprivation chamber, though only for the head. Dulling the senses. Such is only for the most extreme cases however. At this point very few have been used. However there is some interest in custom orders.

The second more mundane point of the panels is to house battery packs. Given the PACK only has limited battery space it can drain and need regular charging. (3-4 hours per charge, do not charge while wearing) With the full helmet then the charge can be extended to days and with greater safety measures even be worn as it is charging. Ideal for long term confinement.

Final thoughts

While this seems like yet another gimmack design, the more extreme models have been a useful tool in the medical circle. Though morals are always a concern, on the side of safety and violence, in addition to rapid response. It is hard to argue why some places are eager to stock and test it. For civilian use it is more interesting. Some more laborious or industrial companies are eager to work with the company. Making custom software for the visors so workers could have a soft set of instructions as they worked always on screen, offering more safety then normal goggles, while being water and dust immune.

Now with the hypnotic effects, there is always the worry on how much is acceptable. People seek hypnotherapy all the time. Likely how this ended up on the civilian market. With contrast testing and supplied data from SyncLink. It is repeatedly shown out of the box that there is no risk. However as the medical versions show they can make people suggestable. More passive.Surely it could do more, though who would ever seek to abuse such a product?