Patents by Inventor Allison Druin

Allison Druin 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).

  • Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system
    Patent number: 6895305
    Abstract: A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignees: Anthrotronix, Inc., University of Maryland
    Inventors: Corinna E. Lathan, Michael R. Tracey, Jack M. Vice, Allison Druin, Catherine Plaisant
  • Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system
    Publication number: 20020120362
    Abstract: A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Corinna E. Lathan, Michael R. Tracey, Jack M. Vice, Allison Druin, Catherine Plaisant