Patents by Inventor Colin A. Ross

Colin A. Ross 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).

  • Patent number: 7806527
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a Line of Sight (LOS) electromagnetic beam (EM) detection system configured with an enclosure, a detection device, a processing device, a storage device, and a communication device. The enclosure may or may not be electromagnetically shielded from the surrounding environment. The enclosure may contain one or more detection devices and one or more portals configured for a user to look through. The detection devices may be a non-contacting, active-dry electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode or a high input impedance EEG electrode. The processing device may be a specifically programmed general purpose computer. The communication device may be auditory and/or visual. The storage device may store signals from the detection device for later analysis and statistical manipulation. In some embodiments, the LOS detection system may be used as a switch responding to interaction with a LOS beam emanating from an ocular cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Colin A. Ross
  • Publication number: 20100152602
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for characterizing electrical signals from a living organism comprising sensors configured to be positioned to receive the electrical signals emanating from a human signal source. A processor may be configured to interpret readings made by the sensors to output a characterization of the electrical signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Colin A. Ross
  • Publication number: 20090046246
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a Line of Sight (LOS) electromagnetic beam (EM) detection system configured with an enclosure, a detection device, a processing device, a storage device, and a communication device. The enclosure may or may not be electromagnetically shielded from the surrounding environment. The enclosure may contain one or more detection devices and one or more portals configured for a user to look through. The detection devices may be a non-contacting, active-dry electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode or a high input impedance EEG electrode. The processing device may be a specifically programmed general purpose computer. The communication device may be auditory and/or visual. The storage device may store signals from the detection device for later analysis and statistical manipulation. In some embodiments, the LOS detection system may be used as a switch responding to interaction with a LOS beam emanating from an ocular cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Colin A. Ross
  • Patent number: 5494444
    Abstract: A method of displaying information for learning purposes comprises the steps of providing within a computer an information set having at least a first information topic. The first information topic includes a plurality of discrete information elements. The discrete information elements are caused to be arranged for display within the computer in a sequence selected from a plurality of predetermined sequences. The discrete information elements are displayed with a display operably associated with the computer in the selected sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Michael D. Thayer
    Inventors: Michael D. Thayer, Kenneth A. Tepper, A. David Kelts, Colin A. Ross, Jerry Gulla, Dragana Ilic