Patents by Inventor Christopher Assad

Christopher Assad has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Wearable electromyography sensor array using conductive cloth electrodes for human-robot interactions
    Patent number: 10449672
    Abstract: A sleeve worn on an arm allows detection of gestures by an array of sensors. Electromyography, inertial, and magnetic field sensors provide data that is processed to categorize gestures and translate the gestures into commands for robotic systems. Machine learning allows training of gestures to increase accuracy of detection for different users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Christopher Assad, Jaakko T. Karras, Michael T. Wolf, Adrian Stoica
  • WEARABLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY SENSOR ARRAY USING CONDUCTIVE CLOTH ELECTRODES FOR HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTIONS
    Publication number: 20170259428
    Abstract: A sleeve worn on an arm allows detection of gestures by an array of sensors. Electromyography, inertial, and magnetic field sensors provide data that is processed to categorize gestures and translate the gestures into commands for robotic systems. Machine learning allows training of gestures to increase accuracy of detection for different users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher ASSAD, Jaakko T. KARRAS, Michael T. WOLF, Adrian STOICA
  • Biosleeve human-machine interface
    Patent number: 9278453
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing human muscle action and gestures in order to control machines or robotic devices are disclosed. One exemplary system employs a tight fitting sleeve worn on a user arm and including a plurality of electromyography (EMG) sensors and at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU). Power, signal processing, and communications electronics may be built into the sleeve and control data may be transmitted wirelessly to the controlled machine or robotic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Christopher Assad
  • BIOSLEEVE HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20130317648
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing human muscle action and gestures in order to control machines or robotic devices are disclosed. One exemplary system employs a tight fitting sleeve worn on a user arm and including a plurality of electromyography (EMG) sensors and at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU). Power, signal processing, and communications electronics may be built into the sleeve and control data may be transmitted wirelessly to the controlled machine or robotic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Christopher Assad