Patents by Inventor David J. Curcie

David J. Curcie 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).

  • Methods of biomimetic finger control by filtering of distributed forelimib pressures
    Patent number: 6660042
    Abstract: A method for controlling digit movement of a prosthesis based on residual forelimb volitional pressures is provided. A filter is provided for discriminating from the distributed pressures to provide reliable digit control. The extracted commands can be used to control actuators in a hand prosthesis to restore biomimetic finger control to the user. Feature extraction algorithms can be based on signal amplitudes (peak amplitude or root mean square). Training signal validation can be based on cepstral encoding. The filter is trained under user supervision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: David J. Curcie, James A. Flint
  • Classification of heart rate variability patterns in diabetics using cepstral analysis
    Patent number: 6390986
    Abstract: An encoding and classification method is provided which is capable of comprehensively featuring relevant spectral information for the early detection of diabetes-induced cardiac autonomic neuropathy using the LP-cepstral discriminant classifier for quick, noninvasive assessment (screening) of neuropathy in diabetics. Patients are tested in the supine position thus avoiding the stresses to the patient that are associated with tilt table testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: David J. Curcie, William Craelius