Patents Assigned to Converus, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250318765
    Abstract: Automated audio multi-issue comparison test (AMCT) protocols for deception detection. In one exemplary embodiment, testing equipment that may include an eye tracking device, such as an infrared camera, computer, keyboard, mouse, chin rest, and audio output device (headphones or speaker) is used. A series of Agree and Disagree statements regarding issues of interest are presented to the examinee in an audio format as by text-to-speech narration. Each statement must include an introductory phrase, topic phrase and declaration phrase. As statements are presented, a neutral image is presented on a visual display, then replaced by an image prompting the examinee to provide a response when the statement concludes. The eye tracker measures and records eye movements during the test. At the conclusion, ocular-motor measures and test question responses are combined by means of a logistic regression equation to compute the probability of deception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Grant G. Parkinson, Benjamin C. Stout, Dan J. Woltz
  • Publication number: 20250160709
    Abstract: Systems and methods for test protocols for deception detection using a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer that includes a camera, an audio output, such as a speaker, and a microphone. For the test, the mobile device is positioned so that the camera captures an image of at least one eye of the examinee. The examinee's face may be illuminated by a light on the mobile device and the mobile device held steady as a test is conducted. A series of “True” and “False” statements regarding relevant issues, including the issue of interest are presented to the examinee in an audio format by the mobile device. The examinee provides a spoken response when the statement concludes. The mobile device camera records data during the test. Data regarding features correlated with credibility are extracted and analyzed with a suitable model to compute the probability of deception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Benjamin C Stout, Todd K. Mickelsen
  • Patent number: 12213786
    Abstract: Automated audio multi-issue comparison test (AMCT) protocols for deception detection. In one exemplary embodiment, testing equipment that may include an eye tracking device, such as an infrared camera, computer, keyboard, mouse, chin rest, and audio output device (headphones or speaker) is used. A series of Agree and Disagree statements regarding issues of interest are presented to the examinee in an audio format as by text-to-speech narration. Each statement must include an introductory phrase, topic phrase and declaration phrase. As statements are presented, a neutral image is presented on a visual display, then replaced by an image prompting the examinee to provide a response when the statement concludes. The eye tracker measures and records eye movements during the test. At the conclusion, ocular-motor measures and test question responses are combined by means of a logistic regression equation to compute the probability of deception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Grant G. Parkinson, Benjamin C. Stout, Dan J. Woltz
  • Publication number: 20240293059
    Abstract: The present application discloses a deception detection systems and processes that use a processor; an eye tracking device connected to the processor, and a set of physiological sensors connected to the processor. The eye tracking device may comprise an infrared camera that is positioned to be able to track the oculomotor activity of a subject. The deception detection system also includes a respiratory sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to track the respiration of the subject and an electrodermal sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to detect the electrodermal activity of the subject. Additionally, the deception detection system includes a cardiovascular sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to detect the cardiovascular activity of the subject and a speaker connected to the processor positioned to be able to transmit sound to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Mark D. Handler, Grant G. Parkinson, Benjamin C. Stout
  • Publication number: 20220087584
    Abstract: The present application discloses a deception detection systems and processes that use a processor; an eye tracking device connected to the processor, and a set of physiological sensors connected to the processor. The eye tracking device may comprise an infrared camera that is positioned to be able to track the oculomotor activity of a subject. The deception detection system also includes a respiratory sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to track the respiration of the subject and an electrodermal sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to detect the electrodermal activity of the subject. Additionally, the deception detection system includes a cardiovascular sensor connected to the processor positioned to be able to detect the cardiovascular activity of the subject and a speaker connected to the processor positioned to be able to transmit sound to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Mark D. Handler, Grant G. Parkinson, Benjamin C. Stout
  • Publication number: 20210369162
    Abstract: Automated audio multi-issue comparison test (AMCT) protocols for deception detection. In one exemplary embodiment, testing equipment that may include an eye tracking device, such as an infrared camera, computer, keyboard, mouse, chin rest, and audio output device (headphones or speaker) is used. A series of Agree and Disagree statements regarding issues of interest are presented to the examinee in an audio format as by text-to-speech narration. Each statement must include an introductory phrase, topic phrase and declaration phrase. As statements are presented, a neutral image is presented on a visual display, then replaced by an image prompting the examinee to provide a response when the statement concludes. The eye tracker measures and records eye movements during the test. At the conclusion, ocular-motor measures and test question responses are combined by means of a logistic regression equation to compute the probability of deception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Converus, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Kircher, Grant G. Parkinson, Benjamin C. Stout, Dan J. Woltz