Patents by Inventor John Castle Simmons

John Castle Simmons 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: 11681159
    Abstract: Optical devices and cognitive prosthetics based on novel components for enhanced human vision, selective video/television display, digital processing and/or unique image analysis to modify the image that a user sees and significantly improve the perception of that user are disclosed. What the user sees is responsive to specific perceptual and informational needs of the user in real time. Devices from the parent patents are herein made both more useful in practical day-to-day use and are more widely applicable to improving the ability of a user to perceive visual stimuli.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20230152602
    Abstract: Optical devices and cognitive prosthetics based on novel components for enhanced human vision, selective video/television display, digital processing and/or unique image analysis to modify the image that a user sees and significantly improve the perception of that user are disclosed. What the user sees is responsive to specific perceptual and informational needs of the user in real time. Devices from the parent patents are herein made both more useful in practical day-to-day use and are more widely applicable to improving the ability of a user to perceive visual stimuli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 11567342
    Abstract: Optical devices based on novel components for selective video/television display, digital processing and/or unique image analysis to modify the image that a user sees and significantly improve the perception of that user are disclosed. What the user sees is responsive to specific perceptual and informational needs of the user in real time. Devices from the previous (parent) patents are herein made both more useful in practical day-to-day use and more widely applicable to improving the ability of a user to perceive visual stimuli.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20220146854
    Abstract: Optical devices based on novel components for selective video/television display, digital processing and/or unique image analysis to modify the image that a user sees and significantly improve the perception of that user are disclosed. What the user sees is responsive to specific perceptual and informational needs of the user in real time. Devices from the previous (parent) patents are herein made both more useful in practical day-to-day use and more widely applicable to improving the ability of a user to perceive visual stimuli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 11204641
    Abstract: Methods and devices for improving visual perception in challenging vision environments and for some with low vision conditions (including age related macular degeneration, AMD) are disclosed. A plurality of frequently co-pathological conditions that together make undistorted, clear and bright vision challenging are dealt with by managing the nature, amounts and patterns of light reaching the eyes while managing the sensitivity and dynamic ranges of the eyes. For example, the sensitivity of chromophore response to particular wavelengths and the instant status of the visual transduction system are, in some embodiments, measured, monitored and managed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20200310537
    Abstract: Methods and devices for improving visual perception in challenging vision environments and for some with low vision conditions (including age related macular degeneration, AMD) are disclosed. A plurality of frequently co-pathological conditions that together make undistorted, clear and bright vision challenging are dealt with by managing the nature, amounts and patterns of light reaching the eyes while managing the sensitivity and dynamic ranges of the eyes. For example, the sensitivity of chromophore response to particular wavelengths and the instant status of the visual transduction system are, in some embodiments, measured, monitored and managed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 10684684
    Abstract: Methods and devices for improving visual perception in challenging vision environments and for some with low vision conditions (including age related macular degeneration, AMD) are disclosed. A plurality of frequently co-pathological conditions that together make undistorted, clear and bright vision challenging are dealt with by managing the nature, amounts and patterns of light reaching the eyes while managing the sensitivity and dynamic ranges of the eyes. For example, the sensitivity of chromophore response to particular wavelengths and the instant status of the visual transduction system are, in some embodiments, measured, monitored and managed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 10331207
    Abstract: A multi-component method and device for improving vision for some with low vision conditions including age related macular degeneration (AMD) is disclosed. A plurality of co-pathological conditions that together make undistorted, clear and bright vision challenging are dealt with by managing the nature, amounts and patterns of light provided to the eye in a display embodiment. For example, a worn embodiment, in providing an improved image of the view ahead, modifies the frequency mix of incoming light, the relative intensities of light to different retinal locations and the color perception of the wearer while undistorting certain kinds of progressive distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 10275024
    Abstract: A multi-component method and device for improving vision for some with low vision conditions including age related macular degeneration (AMD) is disclosed. A plurality of co-pathological conditions that together make undistorted, clear and bright vision challenging are dealt with by managing the nature, amounts and patterns of light provided to the eye in a display embodiment. For example, a worn embodiment, in providing an improved image of the view ahead, modifies the frequency mix of incoming light, the relative intensities of light to different retinal locations and the color perception of the wearer while undistorting certain kinds of progressive distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 9791926
    Abstract: Image-adaptive technologies supportive of better vision. Working with ordinary image display devices and, optionally, specialized ones, a number of embodiments are disclosed that provide displayed images better able to be perceived by those with, for example, macular degeneration, poor night-vision and cataracts. In both ordinary and worn display embodiments, an image, potentially of the viewer's instant surroundings, is displayed whose fundamental light components and/or managed processes result in better visual perception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20170192504
    Abstract: Image-adaptive technologies supportive of better vision. Working with ordinary image display devices and, optionally, specialized ones, a number of embodiments are disclosed that provide displayed images better able to be perceived by those with, for example, macular degeneration, poor night-vision and cataracts. In both ordinary and worn display embodiments, an image, potentially of the viewer's instant surroundings, is displayed whose fundamental light components and/or managed processes result in better visual perception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 9576556
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 9530382
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20160329028
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20160316195
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 9463132
    Abstract: Devices for recognizing and responding to Strabismus and Autism are provided herein. Eye-tracking and software analysis are used to identify adverse visual characteristics of both in real time and compelling visual feedback is used to stimulate correction as those events occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20160271002
    Abstract: Devices for recognizing and responding to Strabismus and Autism are provided herein. Eye-tracking and software analysis are used to identify adverse visual characteristics of both in real time and compelling visual feedback is used to stimulate correction as those events occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 9392129
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20150257967
    Abstract: Devices for recognizing and responding to Strabismus and Autism are provided herein. Eye-tracking and software analysis are used to identify adverse visual characteristics of both in real time and compelling visual feedback is used to stimulate correction as those events occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140285429
    Abstract: A light control and display technology applicable to light redirection and projection with the capacity, in a number of embodiments modified for particular applications, to produce managed light, including advanced images. Applications include miniature to very large scale video displays, optical data processing, 3-dimensional imaging, and lens-less vision enhancement for poor night-driving vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons