Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Long
Christopher J. Long 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).
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Patent number: 9042996Abstract: A medical device, comprising first and second components coupled via a first wireless link; and a third component coupled to the first device via a second wireless link. The device implements a communication scheme in which transmissions via the second wireless link occur during a time period that is interleaved between periods including transmissions via the first link.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Erika J. Van Baelen, Koen Van Den Heuvel, Werner Meskens, Adam Schindhelm, Christopher J. Long
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Patent number: 8996127Abstract: Assessment of neuron excitation is implemented by quantifying the interaction between focused and unfocused stimulation applied to a cochlear array. By applying focused and unfocused stimulation to the electrode array and comparing the difference in the responses to the two types of stimulation the interaction may be determined. The magnitude of the interaction may be related to neural excitation and using this data a neural excitation profile may be determined.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Christopher van den Honert, Zachary Smith, Christopher J. Long, Daniel M. Lisogurski, Robert P. Carlyon
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Patent number: 8880180Abstract: Neural survival related to a cochlear implant may be assessed by determining stimulus efficacy for both focused and unfocused stimulation at a plurality of locations adjacent nerve tissue; and comparing stimulus efficacy for both the focused and unfocused stimulation at a plurality of locations to determine a measure of neural survival. In particular small differences in effects produced by unfocused and focused stimulation at each of the locations tends to indicate good survival at those locations and conversely large differences in effects of focused and unfocused stimulation at a given location indicate poor survival at that location.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Christoper van den Honert, Zachary Smith, Christopher J. Long, Robert P. Carlyon
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Patent number: 8657759Abstract: A compartmentalized fitting system that may be used by a recipient to determine device parameters, such as threshold and/or maximum comfort levels, for a stimulating medical device is provided. The compartmentalized fitting system segregates the fitting procedure into separate sessions. For example, in an embodiment, the fitting system provides a clinician driven setup session whereby a clinician may specify parameters that are to be used in fitting the medical device. After which, the fitting system may enter a recipient driven fitting session that is used to determine one or device parameters for the stimulating medical device. Once determined, the fitting system passes control to a clinician driven approval session whereby the clinician can approve the determined set of device parameters; and, if approved store the determined device parameters. This storage may comprise loading the determined device parameters onto the stimulating medical device for subsequent use by the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Ishan Ann Tsay, Christopher J. Long, Sean Lineaweaver
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Publication number: 20130303937Abstract: Assessment of neuron excitation is implemented by quantifying the interaction between focused and unfocused stimulation applied to a cochlear array. By applying focused and unfocused stimulation to the electrode array and comparing the difference in the responses to the two types of stimulation the interaction may be determined. The magnitude of the interaction may be related to neural excitation and using this data a neural excitation profile may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Christopher van den Honert, Zachary Smith, Christopher J. Long, Daniel M. Lisogurski, Robert P. Carlyon
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Patent number: 8391993Abstract: Assessment of neuron excitation is implemented by quantifying the interaction between focused and unfocused stimulation applied to a cochlear array. By applying focused and unfocused stimulation to the electrode array and comparing the difference in the responses to the two types of stimulation the interaction may be determined. The magnitude of the interaction may be related to neural excitation and using this data a neural excitation profile may be determined.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Christoper van den Honert, Zachary Smith, Christopher J. Long, Daniel M. Lisogurski, Robert P. Carlyon
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Publication number: 20120232616Abstract: A medical device, comprising first and second components coupled via a first wireless link; and a third component coupled to the first device via a second wireless link. The device implements a communication scheme in which transmissions via the second wireless link occur during a time period that is interleaved between periods including transmissions via the first link.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Erika Van Baelen, Koen Van den Heuvel, Werner Meskens, Adam Schindhelm, Christopher J. Long
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Publication number: 20090200346Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an adult in shoulder-carrying a child is provided, wherein the apparatus has a first cuff for clasping a first ankle of the child, second cuff for clasping the second ankle of the child, and a belt in selective engagement with the first and second cuffs, wherein the belt wraps around the back and under the arms of the adult for substantially hands-free carrying of the child on the shoulders. The first and second cuffs are removable from the belt, and selectively clasp the first and second ankles of the child by respective first and second fastening members, such as Velcro, snaps, and buckles. The first and second fastening members, in one example, generally prohibit fastening to one another when not fastened to the belt. A self-contained carrier is further provided, wherein carrier is configured to contain the first and second cuffs and belt for portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Christopher J. Long
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Publication number: 20090132006Abstract: Assessment of neuron excitation is implemented by quantifying the interaction between focused and unfocused stimulation applied to a cochlear array. By applying focused and unfocused stimulation to the electrode array and comparing the difference in the responses to the two types of stimulation the interaction may be determined. The magnitude of the interaction may be related to neural excitation and using this data a neural excitation profile may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITEDInventors: Christopher van den Honert, Christopher J. Long, Zachary Smith, Daniel M. Lisogurski, Robert P. Carlyon
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Publication number: 20090132005Abstract: Neural survival related to a cochlear implant may be assessed by determining stimulus efficacy for both focused and unfocused stimulation at a plurality of locations adjacent nerve tissue; and comparing stimulus efficacy for both the focused and unfocused stimulation at a plurality of locations to determine a measure of neural survival. In particular small differences in effects produced by unfocused and focused stimulation at each of the locations tends to indicate good survival at those locations and conversely large differences in effects of focused and unfocused stimulation at a given location indicate poor survival at that location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Christopher van den Honert, Zachary Smith, Christopher J. Long, Robert P. Carlyon
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Publication number: 20080249816Abstract: A system comprises a memory operable to store one or more workpapers. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to determine a completion percentage associated with a particular workstream. The particular workstream may be associated with a plurality of workpapers. A first portion of the plurality of workpapers may be in a first stage of completion, and a second portion of the plurality of workpapers may be in a second stage of completion. Determining the completion percentage may comprise determining a first percentage based at least in part on the first portion and a first weight, determining a second percentage based at least in part on the second portion and a second weight, and adding the first percentage and the second percentage. The processor is further operable to store the determined completion percentage in a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Luke Khalilian, Christopher J. Long, Shant Sarkuni
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Publication number: 20080216141Abstract: The present invention discloses systems for selectively viewing video information. A system in accordance with the present invention comprises a portable monitor, a video router, and a controller, coupled to the video router, wherein the video router selectively sends requested video information to the portable monitor based on commands from the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Long, David Eric Shanks
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Publication number: 20080192117Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for displaying a participant perspective on a monitor are disclosed. A mosaic video channel in accordance with the present invention has a plurality of individual video feeds, and comprises a plurality of video cells presenting at least video information, each video cell associated with one of the plurality of individual video feeds, a cursor, which can be moved between the plurality of video cells, for selecting at least one characteristic associated with a selected video cell, and a receiver, coupled to the monitor and receiving the mosaic video channel, wherein at least one of the individual video feeds being a video feed that is taken from a perspective of a participant in an event.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.Inventors: David Eric Shanks, Christopher J. Long
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Publication number: 20040008765Abstract: The present invention uses a novel adaptive soft decision device in order to jointly optimize decision device and DFE operation. The soft decision device receives the input and output samples of the slicer and generates a feedback sample by non-linearly combining them with respect to a single decision reference parameter. Moreover, the soft decision device provides novel error terms used to adapt equalizer coefficients in order to jointly optimize decision device and equalizer coefficients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Wonzoo Chung, Thomas J. Endres, Christopher J. Long
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Patent number: D718401Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: BKB Global, LLCInventors: Jason M. Guidicipietro, Christopher J. Long, Alexander R. Kaplan, Jon T. Gieselman, Barton R. Peters
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Patent number: D732747Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: BKB Global, LLCInventors: Grant Elvis Phillips, Jason M. Guidicipietro, Michael Marchionte, Jr., Joshua E. Stern, Christopher J. Long, Alexander R. Kaplan, Jon T. Gieselman