Patents Examined by Sam Yao
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Patent number: 9569977Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a responsive book system comprising: a book comprising a detecting system, for detecting a current page from a plurality of detectable pages of the book (i.e., the opened page); a storage, for storing content associated with each of the detectable pages; and one or more remote responders, for playing and/or displaying the content associated with the current page. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a responsive book method comprising the steps of: detecting the current page in a book from a plurality of pages; and playing and/or displaying, by a remote responder, content associated with the current page.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: E.V.T.T. LTDInventor: Moshe Binyamin
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Patent number: 9563980Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method for manipulating the position and appearance of shadows cast by light striking objects within a three dimensional model. Typically, the location and appearance of shadows are determined using the position of a distant light source. A user selects a point from within a shadow bounded region to drag from an initial position to a destination position. Once a point is selected, the position of the light source may be adjusted about a pivot point. The adjusted position of the light source is determined based on the position of the destination position and the position of the pivot point within the 3D model.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.Inventors: JoAnna Cook, Jose Madeira de Freitas Garcia
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Patent number: 9547997Abstract: Multi-user portable electronic devices for improving reading ability and/or comprehension for a plurality of subjects are provided. The multi-user portable electronic devices may include a pitch shifter circuit configured to generate frequency altered auditory speech feedback (FAF) signals corresponding to respective auditory speech signals received from respective active microphones, and to transmit the respective FAF signals to the plurality of subjects while one or more of the plurality of subjects are respectively reading aloud, to improve the plurality of subjects' reading ability and/or comprehension. The multi-user portable electronic devices may also include a switch configured to activate the microphones selectively, serially. Related methods and systems are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: East Carolina UniversityInventors: Michael Rastatter, Todd Carter, Mark Allen, Ricardo Rodriguez, John Trainor
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Patent number: 9536438Abstract: A reading device, such as a mobile tablet, may download an electronic reading material, such as a textbook, to local memory. The reading device may store a reader profile representing one or more aspects of a user's reading ability. The reading device may convert the downloaded reading material using the reader profile to better conform to the user's reading ability. As the user reads reading materials using the reading device, the user may provide feedback as to portions of text in the reading materials, including whether a word is not recognized, whether a grammatical construction is confusing, etc. Using the received feedback, the reading device may modify the reading profile to further improve the degree to which it represents the user's reading ability. Once modified, the reader profile may be used to re-convert already downloaded reading materials or to convert subsequently downloaded reading materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Aaron Dale Sanders, Erika Marie Sanders
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Patent number: 9524655Abstract: An interactive Braille display apparatus which includes a frame; 3-sided rotating members installed within the frame such that only one side of the 3-sided rotating members is displayed at a time. Each 3-sided rotating member includes a flat side; a first raised portion side having a first raised portion; a second raised portion side having a second raised portion connected to an input device to receive an input from a user, the second raised portion having a height greater than the height of the first raised portion. The apparatus further includes a microprocessor electrically connected to each clickable switch of each second raised portion, the microprocessor detecting when the clickable switch of at least one second raised portion has been depressed by the user and outputting that the clickable switch of the at least one second raised portion has been depressed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Gerardo M. Campos de Leon
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Patent number: 9514660Abstract: A training apparatus includes a server and a controller. The server is configured to send and receive messages on at least one network, to receive messages at a plurality of publisher ports, and to send messages to a plurality of subscriber ports. The controller operates the server sends a first message to a training system destination that is initially configured to receive messages on a first port. Receipt and processing of the first message causes the training system destination to subsequently receive messages on a second port. The server is configured to receive subsequent messages on the first port intended for the training system destination and to pass modified or unmodified messages to the second port. The controller determines at least one of the flow, format, content, and routing of messages received on the first port and passed to the second port based on a training scenario.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gary J. Lammers
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Patent number: 9489868Abstract: A simulation device for simulating the operation of a medication delivery device comprises a housing (1) and a moveable element (4) partly disposed in the housing (1). The moveable element is moveable from a first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Christopher James Smith, Alastair Clarke, David Sanders
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Patent number: 9483957Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for promoting behavioral intervention via evidence-based recommendations and game mechanics. According to one aspect, a method for promoting behavioral intervention via evidence-based recommendations is provided. The method occurs at a computing platform including a processor and memory. The method includes receiving information regarding characteristics and/or activities of a user, wherein the user is associated with a medical condition or an age group. The method further includes determining, using the received information and predetermined health information associated with the medical condition or the age group, an action for promoting behavioral intervention. The method also includes providing the action or information associated with the action to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Duke UniversityInventor: Bernard Frank Fuemmeler
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Patent number: 9478143Abstract: Architectures and techniques are described to provide assistance to read electronic books. In particular, a computing device may receive input from an individual while the individual is reading an electronic book, such as voice input, gaze tracking input, touch screen input, and so on. Based on the input gathered while the individual reads the electronic book, the computing device may determine a particular portion of the electronic book, such as one or more words of the electronic book, that the individual is reading. The computing device may also utilize the input gathered while the individual reads the electronic book to determine whether the individual needs assistance in reading one or more words of the electronic book, such as assistance in pronouncing the one or more words. The computing device may then provide assistance to the individual to read the one or more words.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: James Samuel Bowen
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Patent number: 9474934Abstract: In some embodiments, an automated system comprises one or more biometric sensors, an interactive screen, and an exercise routine generation application communicable with a mobile application. In some embodiments, the mobile application receives data from an automated station and displays exercise routines, other exercise information, or both. In some embodiments, the mobile application includes a scanner to scan labels, other indicia, or physical or other features of an exercise machine or other exercise apparatus to identify the machine or apparatus. In some embodiments, the mobile application communicates with one or more local or remote databases identifying differing exercise facility locations within a geographic area and identifying exercise apparatus available in each of the differing facilities.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Fit Intuition, LLCInventors: Ryan M. Krueger, Lee Huber, Ralph Krueger, Frederick G. Nesemeier
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Patent number: 9478151Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for a soil box experiment making a shape of a variable landslide surface. The apparatus for the soil box experiment making the shape of the variable landslide surface includes a soil box for realizing a slope on which landslide occurs, the soil box being inclinedly disposed and having an opened upper portion to accommodate soil therein, a base member disposed under the soil box to support the soil box, and a shape changing unit for changing a shape of a bottom surface of the soil box.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF GEOSCIENCE AND MINERAL RESOURCES (KIGAM)Inventors: Jung-Hae Choi, Byung-Gon Chae, Pyeong-Koo Lee
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Patent number: 9472122Abstract: An anatomical simulation training device is disclosed in an embodiment herein. The anatomical device includes an anatomical model comprising a quadrant of a torso. The model includes a first opening and a second opening, wherein a first passageway connects between the first and the second opening. The model further includes a third opening, wherein a second passageway connects between the third opening and the second opening. The first passageway is configured to receive a first conduit, and the second passageway is configured to receive a second conduit. The first and second conduits are removable and replaceable. The model is comprised of, in part or in whole, a hydrogel, and said model quadrant torso mimics at least a portion of a human or non-human animal quadrant torso, and simulates at least one predetermined physical characteristic of a human or non-human animal torso with at least fifty percent or more similarity.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: SYNDAVER LABS, INC.Inventor: Christopher Sakezles
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Patent number: 9468807Abstract: In some embodiments, an automated system comprises one or more biometric sensors, an interactive screen, and an exercise routine generation application communicable with a mobile application. In some embodiments, the mobile application receives data from an automated station and displays exercise routines, other exercise information, or both. In some embodiments, the mobile application includes a scanner to scan labels, other indicia, or physical or other features of an exercise machine or other exercise apparatus to identify the machine or apparatus. In some embodiments, the mobile application communicates with one or more local or remote databases identifying differing exercise facility locations within a geographic area and identifying exercise apparatus available in each of the differing facilities.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Fit Intuition, LLCInventors: Ryan M. Krueger, Lee Huber, Ralph Krueger
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Patent number: 9472121Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Boun Pravong, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Lee Cohen, Charles C. Hart, Vivek Sikri, Zoran Falkenstein, Richard W Conklin, Eduardo Bolanos, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Michael Palermo
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Patent number: 9449532Abstract: A model for practicing transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches for laparoscopic hernia repairs is provided. The model simulates an insufflated space between the abdominal muscles and peritoneum. A spring layer may be incorporated to provide a realistic resiliency to the model while in the simulated insufflated configuration. At least one hole is provided in the model from which synthetic tissue protrudes to simulate a hernia. The model is used to selectively simulate direct, indirect and femoral inguinal hernias as well as incisional hernias by removably placing the protruding simulated tissue into any one of several openings. The model contains all important anatomical structures and sits on a base frame or is connected to a rigid simulated pelvis. When located inside a laparoscopic trainer with an angled top cover, the model provides an ideal simulation for teaching and practicing laparoscopic hernia repair.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Katie Black, Tracy Breslin, Nikolai Poulsen
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Patent number: 9449527Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and computer program product for implementing at least one break-fix simulation are disclosed. A processor implements the at least one break-fix simulation by invoking a virtualization of a product that is configured to provide a service, executing one or more scripts that are configured to break the virtualization of the product so that at least a portion of the service fails, receiving first input via a user interface that is configured to access one or more tools for restoring the at least a portion of the service to working order, and restoring the at least a portion of the service to working order with the one or more tools utilizing the first input.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: CA, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Gerard Lutz, Douglas Milligan
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Patent number: 9418572Abstract: System for enabling a visually impaired or blind person to use an input device having at least one key, comprising: at least one tactile sensor array, in particular a pressure sensor array, attachable to a fingertip of a visually impaired or blind person for acquiring a pressure distribution image of a key slightly touched by a finger of said person when attached to said finger, a pressure distribution image processing and character recognition unit that is connected to said tactile sensor array for processing said pressure distribution image and for recognizing the key label of the touched key and an audio output device that is connected to said unit for outputting and acoustic reproduction of said key label.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: King Saud UniversityInventor: Abdelhamid Mohamed Mostafa
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Patent number: 9418565Abstract: A memory stores a plurality of first data structures, which includes element specific data objects indicating a classification of at least one of the plurality of segments of the test definition language, and second data structures, which include attribute specific data objects indicating at least one attribute of the segments of the test definition language implemented by a computer. A method for computer-based testing includes authoring a test specification and content of the at least one test using a test definition language, compiling the test specification and content of the at least one test to create a compiled test specification and content, which includes validating the test specification and content, storing the compiled test specification and content to a resource file, and retrieving the compiled test specification and content from the resource file during delivery of the test.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Prometric, Inc.Inventors: Clarke D. Bowers, Tronster Maxwell Hartley, Kyle Michael Kvech, William Howard Garrison
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Patent number: 9412282Abstract: Data is collected during the operation of a vehicle and used to produce a ranking of a driver's efficiency performance, and that ranking is shared on a hosted website, such that the drivers can compare their performance metrics to their peers. Fleet operators can use these performance metrics as incentives, by linking driver pay with efficiency performance. Individual fleet operators can host their own website, where driver rankings in that fleet can be compared, or the website can be hosted by a third party, and multiple fleet operators participate. The third party can offset their costs for operating the website by charging participating fleet operators a fee, and/or by advertising revenue. In some embodiments, all driver efficiency performance data is displayed in an anonymous format, so that individual drivers cannot be identified unless the driver shares their user ID.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Zonar Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Hunt, Charles Michael McQuade
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Patent number: 9390626Abstract: An interactive toy serving as a surrogate by emulating chronic condition characteristics of a child and providing responses and output to educate user about the chronic condition. The toy may include a microprocessor and memory, and a plurality of sensors that receive information representative of a treatment for the chronic condition and output systems that simulate reaction to the treatment of the chronic condition. The toy may include a plurality of replica food articles that interact with the sensors and the output systems. The toy may further include a plurality of replica or real medical devices that interact with the sensors to simulate reaction to treatment via the output systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: SPROUTEL INC.Inventors: Aaron Jay Horowitz, Hannah Chung, Mert Hilmi Iseri, Yuri Frank Maxwell Malina