Patents by Inventor David D. Schindler

David D. Schindler 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).

  • Patent number: 11857349
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device to mechanically and electrically connect with a touch screen computing device, such as a tablet computer. The device can include a platform that can be moved into and out of physical contact with a surface of a touch screen. During engagement with the surface, the moveable platform electrically interacts with the touch screen (e.g., via capacitive coupling) to enable detection by the touch screen of contact members (e.g., pegs) even in the absence of user contact with the pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, BIOGEN MA, INC.
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler, Jane Rhodes, Wendy Gabel, Jim Best
  • Patent number: 11471111
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to implement a performance test to help evaluate a patient's neurological and cognitive function. The performance test can be executed by the patient autonomously using a portable computing device, such as a tablet computer or smart phone. The portable computing device can be programmed to execute a set of modules configured to assess motor and cognitive performance, such as a manual function test module, a cognitive processing speed test module, and a movement assessment test module. The set of modules can also include a collection module to aggregate test data from the manual function test module, the cognitive processing speed test module, and the movement assessment test module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Richard A. Rudick, David D. Schindler, Joshua Hirsch, Stephen M. Rao, Francois Bethoux, Susan Linder, Deborah Miller
  • Publication number: 20200205698
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to analyze balance and stability of a patient. Test data for the patient, representing motion of a device affixed to the patient during a test interval, can be received. The test data can be processed to provide processed data (or sensor-derived data) that includes at least one of acceleration data, rotational rate data and rotational position data for the test interval. A biomechanical model can be applied to the processed data to provide center of mass (COM) motion data representing movement of the COM in multiple dimensions for the patient during the test interval. An indication of balance for the patient can be determined based on the COM motion data. The indication of balance can be used to analyze the balance and stability of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Schindler, Jay L. Alberts, Joshua R. Hirsch
  • Patent number: 10667682
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate automated administration of a low contrast visual acuity test to a user. The low contrast visual acuity test can be administered using a display device and a computing device. The computing device can score results of the low contrast visual acuity test and determine a visual status of the user based on the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Robert Bermel, Stephen Rao, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20200155020
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to implement a performance test to help evaluate a patient's neurological and cognitive function. The performance test can be executed by the patient autonomously using a portable computing device, such as a tablet computer or smart phone. The portable computing device can be programmed to execute a set of modules configured to assess motor and cognitive performance, such as a manual function test module, a cognitive processing speed test module, and a movement assessment test module. The set of modules can also include a collection module to aggregate test data from the manual function test module, the cognitive processing speed test module, and the movement assessment test module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Richard A. Rudick, David D. Schindler, Joshua Hirsch, Stephen M. Rao, Francois Bethoux, Susan Linder, Deborah Miller
  • Patent number: 10588546
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to analyze balance and stability of a patient. Test data for the patient, representing motion of a device affixed to the patient during a test interval (e.g., at a position approximating the center of mass, such as in proximity to the torso), can be received. The test data can be processed to provide processed data (or sensor-derived data) that includes at least one of acceleration data, rotational rate data and rotational position data for the test interval. A biomechanical model can be applied to the processed data to provide center of mass (COM) motion data representing movement of the COM in multiple dimensions for the patient during the test interval. An indication of balance for the patient can be determined based on the COM motion data. The indication of balance can be used to analyze the balance and stability of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: David D. Schindler, Jay L. Alberts, Joshua R. Hirsch
  • Publication number: 20200060626
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device to mechanically and electrically connect with a touch screen computing device, such as a tablet computer. The device can include a platform that can be moved into and out of physical contact with a surface of a touch screen. During engagement with the surface, the moveable platform electrically interacts with the touch screen (e.g., via capacitive coupling) to enable detection by the touch screen of contact members (e.g., pegs) even in the absence of user contact with the pegs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler, Jane Rhodes, Wendy Gabel, Jim Best
  • Patent number: 10470679
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to implement a performance test to help evaluate a patient's neurological and cognitive function. The performance test can be executed by the patient autonomously using a portable computing device, such as a tablet computer or smart phone. The portable computing device can be programmed to execute a set of modules configured to assess motor and cognitive performance, such as a manual function test module, a cognitive processing speed test module, and a movement assessment test module. The set of modules can also include a collection module to aggregate test data from the manual function test module, the cognitive processing speed test module, and the movement assessment test module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Richard A. Rudick, David D. Schindler, Joshua Hirsch, Stephen M. Rao, Francois Bethoux, Susan Linder, Deborah Miller
  • Patent number: 10420497
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device to mechanically and electrically connect with a touch screen computing device, such as a tablet computer. The device can include a platform that can be moved into and out of physical contact with a surface of a touch screen. During engagement with the surface, the moveable platform electrically interacts with the touch screen (e.g., via capacitive coupling) to enable detection by the touch screen of contact members (e.g., pegs) even in the absence of user contact with the pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignees: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, BIOGEN MA, INC.
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler, Jane Rhodes, Wendy Gabel, Jim Best
  • Patent number: 10206609
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate recognition of an engagement between an object and a touch screen in the absence of human contact. Upon the engagement, an electrically conductive path can be established that extends from a surface of the touch screen such that sufficient electrons flow from the touch screen through the electrically conductive path to enable the recognition of the object on the touch screen in the absence of human contact with the object during continued presence of the object on the touch screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20180325370
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate automated administration of a low contrast visual acuity test to a user. The low contrast visual acuity test can be administered using a display device and a computing device. The computing device can score results of the low contrast visual acuity test and determine a visual status of the user based on the score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Robert Bermel, Stephen Rao, David D. Schindler
  • Patent number: 10028653
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate automated administration of a low contrast visual acuity test to a user. The low contrast visual acuity test can be administered using a display device and a computing device. The computing device can score results of the low contrast visual acuity test and determine a visual status of the user based on the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Robert Bermel, Stephen Rao, David D. Schindler
  • Patent number: 10028695
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to evaluate movement disorders. A movement data aggregator can combine data from a plurality of sensors into an aggregate movement data describing multi-dimensional movement of a handheld device. A calculator to compute an indication of a movement disorder based on the movement vector data and user input data, the user input data being generated in response to physical interaction between the handheld device and a human machine interface of a computing device/machine that is separate from the handheld device. In some examples, the handheld device can communicate with computing device via a wireless interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Andre G. Machado, Jay L. Alberts, Cameron McIntyre, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20170332949
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate recognition of an engagement between an object and a touch screen in the absence of human contact. Upon the engagement, an electrically conductive path can be established that extends from a surface of the touch screen such that sufficient electrons flow from the touch screen through the electrically conductive path to enable the recognition of the object on the touch screen in the absence of human contact with the object during continued presence of the object on the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler
  • Patent number: 9737242
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate recognition of an engagement between an object and a touch screen in the absence of human contact. Upon the engagement, an electrically conductive path can be established that extends from a surface of the touch screen such that sufficient electrons flow from the touch screen through the electrically conductive path to enable the recognition of the object on the touch screen in the absence of human contact with the object during continued presence of the object on the touch screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20160302661
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate automated administration of a low contrast visual acuity test to a user. The low contrast visual acuity test can be administered using a display device and a computing device. The computing device can score results of the low contrast visual acuity test and determine a visual status of the user based on the score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, Robert Bermel, Stephen Rao, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20160302710
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device to mechanically and electrically connect with a touch screen computing device, such as a tablet computer. The device can include a platform that can be moved into and out of physical contact with a surface of a touch screen. During engagement with the surface, the moveable platform electrically interacts with the touch screen (e.g., via capacitive coupling) to enable detection by the touch screen of contact members (e.g., pegs) even in the absence of user contact with the pegs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler, Jane Rhodes, Wendy Gabel, Jim Best
  • Publication number: 20160128621
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to evaluate movement disorders. A movement data aggregator can combine data from a plurality of sensors into an aggregate movement data describing multi-dimensional movement of a handheld device. A calculator to compute an indication of a movement disorder based on the movement vector data and user input data, the user input data being generated in response to physical interaction between the handheld device and a human machine interface of a computing device/machine that is separate from the handheld device. In some examples, the handheld device can communicate with computing device via a wireless interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Andre G. Machado, Jay L. Alberts, Cameron McIntyre, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20150094621
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate recognition of an engagement between an object and a touch screen in the absence of human contact. Upon the engagement, an electrically conductive path can be established that extends from a surface of the touch screen such that sufficient electrons flow from the touch screen through the electrically conductive path to enable the recognition of the object on the touch screen in the absence of human contact with the object during continued presence of the object on the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jay L. Alberts, David D. Schindler
  • Publication number: 20150005674
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method to analyze balance and stability of a patient. Test data for the patient, representing motion of a device affixed to the patient during a test interval (e.g., at a position approximating the center of mass, such as in proximity to the torso), can be received. The test data can be processed to provide processed data (or sensor-derived data) that includes at least one of acceleration data, rotational rate data and rotational position data for the test interval. A biomechanical model can be applied to the processed data to provide center of mass (COM) motion data representing movement of the COM in multiple dimensions for the patient during the test interval. An indication of balance for the patient can be determined based on the COM motion data. The indication of balance can be used to analyze the balance and stability of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: David D. Schindler, Jay L. Alberts, Joshua R. Hirsch