Patents by Inventor Chris Van Den Hobert

Chris Van Den Hobert 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).

  • Using a genetic algorithm to fit a cochlear implant system to a patient
    Patent number: 8301259
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a cochlear implant system to a patient is described, comprising: executing a genetic algorithm to select values for a subset of one or more parameters selected from a plurality of parameters for which values are to be selected to fit the implant, wherein said genetic algorithm is operable to generate one or more successive generations of values for said parameter subset; and determining, based on patient feedback, said values of said values for said parameter subset in each of said one or more successive generations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Gregory Wakefield, Chris Van Den Hobert, Aaron Parkinson, Wendy Parkinson, Sean Lineaweaver, Jim Patrick, John Parker