Patents Examined by Bruk Gebremichael
  • Patent number: 10223937
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system of determining and collecting data such as, location, weather, temperature, and time to users of a mobile devices. Mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets, internet computers, and other hand held mobile devices may be ideal for tracking historical data based upon a user's activities and previous locations. The affiliations are determined based upon travel of wearable devices as tracked by Internet services and activation of the system by the user. In one example, the user may tap the wearable device causing a software system to analyze data associated to locations and conditions visited by the user. Furthermore, the system may even be enhanced by use of features tailored to train the user on improving how they perform various hobbies such as fishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Jesse Pacchione
  • Patent number: 10176725
    Abstract: Methods and systems for observing/analyzing interactive behavior are presented. In one instance, the method for observing/analyzing interactive behavior includes interacting, using a robot, with a subject and obtaining data from interaction between the subject and the robot, the data from the data acquisition components, the data being used for diagnosis and/or charting progress. In one instance, the robot includes data acquisition components, interaction inducing components (such as, but not limited to, movable eyelids, movable appendages, sound generating components), a control component operatively connected to the interaction inducing components and a processing component operatively connected to the control component and the data acquisition components, the processing component being configured to obtain data from the data acquisition components, the data being used for diagnosis and/or charting progress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Gregory S. Fischer, Hao Su, Laurie Dickstein-Fischer, Kevin Harrington, Elizabeth V. Alexander
  • Patent number: 10157553
    Abstract: A birth simulator assembly for simulating operative vaginal delivery, said birth simulator assembly comprising a female pelvis with a sacrum portion of the spinal column and a symphysis pubis, a fetal head adapted for rotation and linear movement through the female pelvis an electrically-powered linear actuator connected to the fetal head, a force sensor connected with fetal head, wherein the force sensor communicates to the motion controller a signal indicating a force applied to the fetal head, and a motion controller for controlling the motion of the linear actuator, wherein the motion controller is adapted for communication with a computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventor: Nicola Perone
  • Patent number: 10127828
    Abstract: A running form aid system for efficiently teaching a runner the proper running form. The running form aid system generally includes a waist belt attachable about a waist of the runner, a left binding attachable about a left arm of the runner, a left connector attached between a left side of the waist belt and the left binding, a right binding attachable about a right arm of the runner, and a right connector attached between a right side of the waist belt and the right binding. A left elastic strap is attached to the left binding and a right elastic strap is attached to the right binding for engagement by the left hand and the right hand of the runner respectively to maintain the arms at an approximate 90 degree angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: F.A.S.T. Mechanics, LLC
    Inventor: Micah J. Arnold
  • Patent number: 10105106
    Abstract: Provided is an exercise information display system including a sensor unit attached to an ankle of one leg of a human body to output data on a motion state of the leg and a control unit processing the data. The control unit acquires a parameter based on data output from the sensor unit in a case where the human body performs a calibration motion for acquiring the parameter expressing at least one of an attachment orientation and an attachment position in the one leg of the sensor unit and a posture of the one leg in standing on the one leg, generates a reproduction image where a motion state of the leg during the exercise is reproduced in pseudo manner based on data output from the sensor unit in a case where the human body performs exercise of moving the leg and the parameter, and displays an image including at least the reproduction image as exercise information on the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Mitsuyasu Nakajima
  • Patent number: 10086636
    Abstract: A user may often be reading the same content on multiple different electronic devices, and this user may also wish to read the same content on printed pages of a physical book. In this case, described is a hybrid print medium that includes both printed pages and a computer system allowing a user to synchronize a current reading location in the hybrid print medium with the same content being read on one or more electronic devices. In different cases, this synchronization may include a synchronization service or the synchronization may occur directly between a hybrid print medium and an electronic device storing an electronic version of the content within the hybrid print medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian David Vielma Diaz, Dirk Tomio Cummings, Timothy Albert Laferriere, Troy Franklin Thacker, Trent Edward Thacker, Wayne Claus Heaney
  • Patent number: 9959775
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention describe mechanisms configured to monitor, track, and manage symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD). According to particular embodiments, a system includes an interface configured to present a memory test to a user and an interface configured to receive a response to the memory test. The system includes a processor that is configured to determine whether the user experienced a memory lapse based on the response to the memory test. The system further includes a computer memory configured to store data related to the memory lapse and memory ratings over time. Memory ratings and Alzheimer's disease progression ratings can be displayed using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventors: Alexis Pracar, Shane Pracar
  • Patent number: 9934699
    Abstract: A computer implemented education and playbook system and method for providing an interactive, recursive and in situ coaching system. A coach can use a portable electronic device to transmit play information to a number of players via wearable electronic devices, the play then being filmed and time stamped for subsequent review and storage in a coach's practice plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Repetix, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Rolih
  • Patent number: 9881510
    Abstract: A testing system for use in conducting testing of a structure, and a method for configuring a testing system are provided. The testing system includes a testing device that includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, a memory device and a processor coupled in communication with the presentation interface, the user input interface, and the memory device. The processor causes the testing device to present to a user, prior to a test session, at least one demonstrative instruction for conducting a test session using the testing device, and at least one test instruction for use while the user is conducting a test session using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel Scott Groninger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier de Fromont, Chad Martin Shaffer
  • Patent number: 9728100
    Abstract: A hazard-suppression training simulator for training, for example, first responders, is provided. The simulator includes a housing; at least one source of sensation (for example, a visual or an audio sensation) representing a hazardous condition, for example, a fire; at least one sensor adapted to detect a simulated or an actual hazardous condition suppressant; and a controller adapted to vary the sensation in response to the simulated or the actual suppressant detected by the at least one sensor. The simulator may also include one or more “props” to better simulate an actual hazardous conditions, for example, a trash can or a stove pot that is on fire. The simulated suppressant may be provided by a simulated fire extinguisher, for example, a simulated extinguisher emitting an electromagnetic or sonic signal representing a fire suppressant. A hazard-suppression training method employing this simulator is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: LION GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: John Joseph Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9569983
    Abstract: Latin-derived letters may be converted into Arabic letters by performing processing associated with causing, with a display module in communication with a processor circuit and a display, the display to display a wheel comprising a Latin-derived letter and a corresponding Arabic letter; performing processing associated with receiving, with a UI module in communication with the processor circuit and an input device, a selection of a Latin-derived letter via the input device; and performing processing associated with causing, with the display module, the display to display an Arabic letter corresponding to the Latin-derived letter in a window on the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Muneera Al-Maadeed
  • Patent number: 9552743
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrushing monitoring device (18). In order to obtain an efficient monitoring device, the monitoring device comprises: an input device (21), an acceleration sensor, a signal conditioner, a memory, a comparator which compares the numbers of brushing cycles registered by each teeth surface specific counter during brushing with corresponding reference values maintained in said memory, and an output device (27) which indicates that the brushing of the teeth region (L-U) in question is accepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: BRUSHGATE OY
    Inventors: Ulf Meriheinae, Ossi Kauppinen, Teijo Viljanen, Juha-Pekka Puurunen
  • Patent number: 9495885
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for illuminating and recording an internal cavity of a medical simulator and integrating simulator data is disclosed. An apparatus for illuminating and recording an internal cavity of a medical simulator and integrating simulator data comprising: at least one light source configured for illuminating the internal cavity with light outside of the visible spectrum during an operator session, at least one video camera having a field of vision including at least part of the internal cavity for video recording an operator session; and a synchronizing system receiving and storing the at least one video recording of the at least one video camera and the at least one data output of the medical simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: KbPort LLC
    Inventor: Charles G. Miller
  • Patent number: 9406242
    Abstract: Every time a performance action is played with a performance appliance, a state of each performance action is detected. A degree of variations of the states of the performance actions is detected by using a variations sensor and a degree of skill of the performance action is judged and notified based on the result detected by the variations sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD
    Inventor: Naoyuki Sakazaki
  • Patent number: 9368039
    Abstract: An educational tool which is embedded within the functions of common computing devices. In the preferred embodiment, the educational tool is used as a “gateway” to a selected function or functions in a primary computing device, such as a cell phone. An educational question is presented to the user of the primary computing device. The educational question must be correctly answered before use of the selected function is allowed. The user's performance is preferably transmitted to a control computing device which can be used to monitor the user's performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Sharon M. Mills
  • Patent number: 9336692
    Abstract: An apparatus for teaching and practicing an ophthalmologic surgical technique of creating the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis comprises a housing with a first base end and a second suction cup end for holding a malleable body; a flexible film or cellophane-type membrane covers the operating area of the malleable body; this flexible film can be held into place on the first base end with a first cap with an aperture or opening; in between the first base end and the second suction cup end, there can be a flexible stock with a threaded or friction connection. There can also be a second cap addition, which simulates a cornea and anterior chamber, which can be filled with viscoelastic material, which can increase the pressure in the eye and flattens the anterior capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Stuart Stoll
  • Patent number: 9326703
    Abstract: A manipulation device is programmable with different parameters associated with different manipulation exercises for different types of simulated patients. A measuring system determines the success or failure for any of the programmable manipulation exercises and tracks specific results that precisely track how close a student comes to specific target force values. This allows a student to more accurately track performance improvements and more effectively focus practice sessions on problem manipulation techniques. The measurement system not only measures the time and force values associated with the manipulation exercises but also measures angular displacement of the manipulation apparatus during the manipulation exercise. This allows the student to not only determine if a proper amount of force was applied during the manipulation exercise but also to determine if the force was maintained in the same direction and angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ORTHO-NEURO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Leathers, Chris Doughty, Phillip Horvath
  • Patent number: 9207758
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting an operator (e.g., a pilot) of an apparatus (e.g., an aircraft) that includes a control compartment (e.g., a cockpit). The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel and is adapted to be worn on a head of the operator. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive layout information defining a physical layout of one or more operational components located within the control compartment. The processing subsystem is further adapted to determine a location for a display indicator on the transparent display panel, where the location is determined to appear to the operator to be in proximity to an operational component. The processing subsystem is further adapted to generate a display signal to cause the near-eye display to display the display indicator in the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Robert Mead, Joseph Marotta
  • Patent number: 9111459
    Abstract: A classroom response system is disclosed, comprising a classroom response system (CRS) server, at least one instructor console, and at least one student console. The CRS server includes a plurality of software modules, including a runtime server, a master server, a simulator, a query editor, a report generator, a report editor, a seating chart tool, and a simulator. An optional secondary instructor console may be provided, for example for use by a instructor's assistant. In use, the instructor may use the CRS to keep track of attendance, pose questions to students, and receive answers, including open-ended answers. Students may also be allowed to evaluate one another's work. The instructor may display aggregated answers and other anonymous data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Robbins, Kay Robbins
  • Patent number: 9105197
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrushing monitoring device (18). In order to obtain an efficient monitoring device, the monitoring device comprises: an input device (21), an acceleration sensor, a signal conditioner, a memory, a comparator which compares the numbers of brushing cycles registered by each teeth surface specific counter during brushing with corresponding reference values maintained in said memory, and an output device (27) which indicates that the brushing of the teeth region (L-U) in question is accepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BRUSHGATE OY
    Inventors: Ulf Meriheinae, Ossi Kauppinen, Teijo Viljanen, Juha-Pekka Puurunen