Patents Assigned to Freer Logic
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Publication number: 20230059647Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals without physically touching the body and penetrating hair and clothing. Additionally, apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing non-contacting sensors placed proximate to portions of the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. The apparatus and methods can be used for biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, biometrics, cognitive state detection, and relaxation training.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Freer Logic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Anthony FREER, Gwen Kathryn FREER
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Patent number: 11517240Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals without physically touching the body and penetrating hair and clothing. Additionally, apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing non-contacting sensors placed proximate to portions of the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. The apparatus and methods can be used for biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, biometrics, cognitive state detection, and relaxation training.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Freer Logic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Anthony Freer, Gwen Kathryn Freer
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Patent number: 10694946Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure can provide a method and device for detecting EEG signals of a first person in proximity to the device. The device can include a non-contact EEG directional circuit having non-contact sensors, the non-contact EEG directional circuit being configured to detect the EEG signals produced by a brain of the first person without making contact with the first person. The device can further include a processor coupled to the non-contact EEG directional circuit that is configured to analyze the EEG signals to detect patterns in the EEG signals that correspond to a state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor and a feedback device that is configured to provide a second person with an indication of the state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Freer Logic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Anthony Freer, Gwen Kathryn Freer
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Patent number: 10198958Abstract: Training methods and apparatus wherein a training environment is activated only when a trainee is in a focused attention state. A brainwave monitor is employed for determining level of attention. The training environment is activated when the level of attention of the trainee is at or above a predetermined attention threshold. Activation of the training environment provides feedback to the trainee that he or she is in a focused attention state, and at the same time provides the incentive to remain in the focused attention state. A focused attention state is important if not required for training/learning success. The method and apparatus may be employed for training individual trainees, as well as for training team member trainees.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Freer LogicInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni
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Publication number: 20180008145Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure can provide a method and device for detecting EEG signals of a first person in proximity to the device. The device can include a non-contact EEG directional circuit having non-contact sensors, the non-contact EEG directional circuit being configured to detect the EEG signals produced by a brain of the first person without making contact with the first person. The device can further include a processor coupled to the non-contact EEG directional circuit that is configured to analyze the EEG signals to detect patterns in the EEG signals that correspond to a state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor and feedback device that is configured to provide a second person with an indication of the state of the first person in proximity to the non-contacting sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: Freer Logic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Anthony FREER, Gwen Kathryn Freer
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Publication number: 20170311831Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals without physically touching the body and penetrating hair and clothing. Additionally, apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing non-contacting sensors placed proximate to portions of the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. The apparatus and methods can be used for biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, biometrics, cognitive state detection, and relaxation training.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Freer Logic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Anthony FREER, Gwen Kathryn FREER
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Patent number: 8391967Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Freer Logic, LLCInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni, Randall S. Nuss
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Publication number: 20120232410Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: FREER LOGIC, LLCInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni, Randall S. Nuss
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Patent number: 8209004Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Freer Logic, LLCInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni, Randall S. Nuss
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Publication number: 20090318827Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: FREER LOGIC, LLCInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni, Randall S. Nuss
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Publication number: 20080275358Abstract: Training methods and apparatus wherein a training environment is activated only when a trainee is in a focused attention state. A brainwave monitor is employed for determining level of attention. The training environment is activated when the level of attention of the trainee is at or above a predetermined attention threshold. Activation of the training environment provides feedback to the trainee that he or she is in a focused attention state, and at the same time provides the incentive to remain in the focused attention state. A focused attention state is important if not required for training/learning success. The method and apparatus may be employed for training individual trainees, as well as for training team member trainees.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Freer Logic, LLCInventors: Peter A. Freer, Stephen J. Scanzoni