Patents Examined by Stephen Alvesteffer
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Patent number: 11562665Abstract: A training system and method includes a subject phantom (102) capable of being visualized on a display (120). A spatial tracking system (104) is configured to track an interventional instrument (108) in subject phantom space. A simulation system (110) is configured to generate a simulated abnormality in the phantom space and to simulate interactions with the simulated abnormality to provide feedback and evaluation information to a user for training the user in an associated procedure related to the abnormality.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignees: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESInventors: Jochen Kruecker, Sheng Xu, Sandeep Dalal, Bradford Johns Wood
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Gaming devices and methods for enriching subsequent gaming activity based on current gaming activity
Patent number: 11551525Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for providing heightened anticipation in poker games and other gaming activities where game indicia locations track across poker deals or other gaming events. In a poker context, card positions of a current poker hand(s) may be randomly or otherwise identified, and those card positions of a subsequent poker hand(s) will be accorded some heightened value and/or other enrichment.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventor: Bradley Berman -
Patent number: 11551580Abstract: A resettable injection training device for simulating an injection is provided in an embodiment herein. The device may include an outer housing, a safety shield having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end for engaging with a target surface during an injection simulation, the safety shield comprising a retracted position, an extended unlocked position and an extended locked position, a plunger; and a locking tab for interfacing with the safety shield for interfacing with the safety shield the extended locked position, wherein if the safety shield distal end disengages from the target surface during an injection simulation, the safety shield extends to the extended, locked position until the device is reset.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: NOBLE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jeff Baker, Shishuang Hou, Tingting Liu
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Patent number: 11530894Abstract: A training pistol having a rigid barrel and operating with a conventional blowback system, including a frame, a slide and a barrel, including a slide stop device, a firing pin assembly and preferably including a slide lock which can be moved into a disassembly position in which it releases the movement of the slide toward the front. This release can only be achieved if there is no magazine in the magazine well of the frame and the slide is stopped. The barrel is fastened in the frame by a locking device that can be brought into a release position in which it releases the barrel. Additionally an unlocking gap is provided between the barrel and the slide, and when the gap is overcome, after the slide lock has moved into the disassembly position, an unlocking ramp provided on the slide forces the locking device into the release position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: GLOCK TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Friedrich Dechant, Thomas Stern
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Patent number: 11525654Abstract: A projectile includes a body and a power generator secured to the body. The power generator includes a stator and a ring including at least one magnet and extending radially around and freely rotatable about at least a portion of the stator. A power generator for a projectile is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Richard Thoren, Bryan D. Teece, Sean George
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Patent number: 11517788Abstract: A training apparatus is capable of generating and presenting a suitable training menu for finger exercise to maintain or improve a cognitive function and/or an exercise function of a human and supporting training of the human. The training apparatus includes a measuring apparatus and a terminal device. Analysis evaluating data based on measurement of the finger exercise including finger tapping is obtained, and the analysis evaluating data contains an evaluation value of an index item related to an exercise function of a user. A training menu for the user is generated based on the analysis evaluating data and contains a training item for the finger exercise. The index item includes at least one of an amount of exercise, endurance, rhythmicity, cooperativeness of both sides, or marker trackability. The training item includes an exercise to carry out the finger tapping in accordance with teaching information, stimulation, or a marker.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Yuko Sano, Ying Yin, Tomohiko Mizuguchi, Akihiko Kandori, Mitsunobu Watanabe, Hiroshi Shimizu
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Patent number: 11514807Abstract: A computer aided instruction system includes a keyboard driver and an instruction renderer. The keyboard driver is configured to retrieve a keyboard input from a user before the application receives the keyboard input, and the instruction renderer is configured to execute a computer aided instruction tutorial to instruct the user to input a specific key or key combination. The keyboard driver is further configured to transmit the keyboard input to the instruction renderer to evaluate whether the one or more keystrokes matches the specific key or key combination.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Inventor: Gregory P. Mark
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Patent number: 11495143Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). A wearable device may be worn by a live human (e.g., trauma actor) or simulated body (e.g., full/partial manikin, drag dummy, etc.). The medical trainers disclosed herein may include one or more simulated injuries, which may be operational or merely to provide more realism. The medical trainers disclosed herein may further include features directed toward to internal and/or external trauma injuries.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Jeffery Markham
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Patent number: 11454478Abstract: The present invention provides an improved target system for use by target shooters. The target system includes any target that is solid enough to transfer a portion of the impact to the frame supporting the target. An impact sensor that is independent from the target is attached to the frame supporting the target. When the target is hit by a bullet, the impact causes the impact sensor to light an indicator light to indicate that the target was hit. In some embodiments, the indicator light is housed in a housing that includes an adjustable lens to focus the light and concentrate its direction toward the shooter. In other embodiments, a remote indicator light is utilized and the impact sensor sends a radio signal to the indicator light to cause it light up when the target is impacted.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Matthew Mack
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Patent number: 11355029Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating the attentional resources invoked for execution of a primary task and/or attention sharing strategies developed by an individual, said method being implemented in a mobile terminal, being based on utilization of the dual-task paradigm, and comprising the following steps: Evaluation of first performance ratings of the individual during the execution of a primary task alone, Evaluation of second performance ratings of the individual during the execution of a secondary task alone, Evaluation of third performance ratings of the individual during the simultaneous execution of the primary and secondary tasks, Estimation of the attentional demand required for the execution of the primary task and/or of the effect (beneficial or negative) of a secondary task on the control mechanisms involved in the execution of the primary task and/or attention sharing strategies developed by an individual by comparing the first, second, and third performance ratings.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignees: UNIVERSITÉ GRENOBLE ALPES, CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE GRENOBLEInventors: Nicolas Vuillerme, Petra Hlavackova, Bruno Diot, Anthony Fleury
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Patent number: 11325000Abstract: A system includes wearable devices positioned on a subject in different locations. Each wearable device includes motion sensors that measure the subject's movement in three dimensions. The motion sensors generate raw sensory data as the subject performs a physical movement. A data filter is selected based on a condition of the subject and a designated movement corresponding to the physical movement, and used to convert the raw sensory data into formatted data. A level of compliance of the physical movement with a movement model for the designated movement is determined by applying comparative modeling techniques to the formatted data and the movement model. Real-time feedback is delivered dynamically to the subject by the wearable devices during the performance of the physical movement based on the level of compliance. The movement model can be generated, and the comparative modeling techniques can be selected, based on the condition of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Xperience Robotics, Inc.Inventor: Ankit Shah
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Patent number: 11324666Abstract: The invention provides for an infant feeding system (100) for orally feeding a liquid to an infant. The infant feeding system comprises a user interface (202). The infant feeding system further comprises at least one sensor (212, 212?, 212?, 212??) for measuring at least one physical property. The infant feeding system further comprises a memory (216, 216?, 216?) for storing machine executable instructions (230). The infant feeding system further comprises a processor (208, 208?, 208?).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Johanna Wilhelmina Maria Van Kollenburg, Sander Bogers, Berkay Buharali, Peter Lovei
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Patent number: 11276319Abstract: A method for educating users by gamification performed by at least one apparatus, is inter alia disclosed, said method comprising: repeatedly generating data pertaining to a user interface element; and providing said data pertaining to said user interface element, said user interface element allowing a user using a first software section or a user interface thereof upon activation of said user interface element to access a second software section or a user interface thereof for educating users by gamification.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: GMST (IRELAND) LTDInventor: Kieran O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 11276322Abstract: A method for educating users by gamification performed by at least one apparatus, is inter alia disclosed said method comprising: repeatedly generating data pertaining to a user interface element; and providing said data pertaining to said user interface element, said user interface element allowing a user using a first software section or a user interface thereof upon activation of said user interface element to access a second software section or a user interface thereof for educating users by gamification.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: GMST (IRELAND) LTDInventor: Kieran O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 11276320Abstract: A method for educating users by gamification performed by at least one apparatus, is inter alia disclosed, said method comprising: repeatedly generating data pertaining to a user interface element; and providing said data pertaining to said user interface element, said user interface element allowing a user using a first software section or a user interface thereof upon activation of said user interface element to access a second software section or a user interface thereof for educating users by gamification.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: GMST (Ireland) LTDInventor: Kieran O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 11210966Abstract: A rehabilitation support system in which, when a trainee performs rehabilitation using a rehabilitation support apparatus, a training assistant who assists the trainee can give rehabilitation support while taking a motivation of the trainee into consideration is provided. A rehabilitation support system including a rehabilitation support apparatus includes an acquisition unit, an output unit, and a feedback unit. The acquisition unit acquires motivation information indicating a motivation for rehabilitation performed by a trainee using the rehabilitation support apparatus, the motivation information including at least line-of-sight information of the trainee. The output unit outputs a degree indicating the motivation of the trainee based on the motivation information acquired by the acquisition unit. The feedback unit feeds back the degree output from the output unit to the rehabilitation support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Nobuhisa Otsuki, Issei Nakashima, Manabu Yamamoto, Makoto Kobayashi
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Patent number: 11200811Abstract: Embodiments for providing intelligent recommendation of guidance instructions to a user by a processor. A user may be cognitively recognized performing a selected task on an item using one or more Internet of Things (“IoT”) computing devices. One or more guidance instructions may be provided/suggested for assisting with performing the selected task according to identified contextual factors. The user may be cognitively guided to perform the selected task using the one or more guidance instructions.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Shikhar Kwatra
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Patent number: 11049410Abstract: A device includes a frame having a plurality of rails, each rail including a slider. A first rail support member is connected to a first end of the plurality of rails, and a second rail support member is connected to a second end of the plurality of rails. The second end is opposite the first end. A plurality of arms is connected to the sliders. Each arm includes a ball joint at one end connected to one of the sliders. Each arm includes another end, opposite the one end, connected to a platform via a hinge joint. The platform is configured to roll and pitch via changing positions of the sliders along the plurality of rails.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Kurt A Talke, Nicholas C Stroumtsos, Dylan T. J. Drotman
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Patent number: 10964230Abstract: A computing appliance for geometric planimetry is provided, comprising a container, a vertical dividing rule, a horizontal dividing rule, a horizontal point line and a middle point line. A fluid is filled into the container, and the vertical dividing rule, the horizontal dividing rule, the horizontal point line and the middle point line are configured on a same instructing surface of the container and arranged on each of the periphery surrounding like a rectangle. When the container is vertically disposed, a fluid level is aligned with the horizontal point line. And, when the container is tilted to form at least one angle, an area of at least one geometric shape can be derived by employing the vertical dividing rule, the horizontal dividing rule, the horizontal point line and the middle point line.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: National Taiwan Normal UniversityInventors: Chin-Guo Kuo, Jung-Hsuan Chen, Chao-Fu Shu
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Patent number: 10923000Abstract: Disclosed is a simulator for training in environments confined and/or suspected pollution consists of a container having a base, a roof opposite the base, and short perimeter walls and long with at least one vertical manhole, a horizontal manhole and two safety exits to the outside. The two long perimeter walls delimit a plurality of internal compartments for the exercise of the personnel with equipment that create effects for the training activity, and at least one training activity control, command and management cabin with operator present. The internal compartments for the personnel training are at least partially separated by way of movable walls disposed transversely to the two long perimetral walls. The movable walls have adjustable passage openings through sliding partitions.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ISTITUTO NAZIONALE PER L'ASSICURAZIONE CONTRO GLI INFORTUNI SUL LAVORO—INAILInventor: Luciano Di Donato