Patents by Inventor Conrad Wall

Conrad Wall 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: 10571715
    Abstract: The disclosure features visual assistive devices that include a detection apparatus configured to receive information about an environment surrounding a user of the visual assistive device, a communication apparatus configured to transmit information to the user, and an electronic processor coupled to the detection apparatus and the communication apparatus, and configured to: receive information about an activity of the user; filter the information about the environment surrounding the user based on the activity of the user; assign a priority rank to each element of the filtered information based on the activity of the user; and transmit at least some of the elements of the filtered information, according to the assigned priority ranks, to the user using the communication apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, The United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Joseph F. Rizzo, III, Attila Priplata, Minnan Xu, Conrad Wall, III
  • Patent number: 9389431
    Abstract: Image stabilization systems and methods include a detector configured to detect images, an actuator coupled to the detector, a sensor coupled to the detector and configured to detect motion of the detector, and an electronic processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator, where the electronic processor is configured to, for example: (a) receive information about motion of the detector from the sensor; (b) determine components of the motion of the detector, and associate a class with each of the determined components; (c) identify components to be compensated from among the determined components based on the associated classes; and (d) generate a control signal that causes the actuator to adjust a position of at least a portion of the detector to compensate for the identified components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Minnan Xu, Joseph F. Rizzo, III
  • Publication number: 20150002808
    Abstract: The disclosure features visual assistive devices that include a detection apparatus configured to receive information about an environment surrounding a user of the visual assistive device, a communication apparatus configured to transmit information to the user, and an electronic processor coupled to the detection apparatus and the communication apparatus, and configured to: receive information about an activity of the user; filter the information about the environment surrounding the user based on the activity of the user; assign a priority rank to each element of the filtered information based on the activity of the user; and transmit at least some of the elements of the filtered information, according to the assigned priority ranks, to the user using the communication apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph F. Rizzo, III, Attila Priplata, Minnan Xu, Conrad Wall, III
  • Publication number: 20140303687
    Abstract: Image stabilization systems and methods include a detector configured to detect images, an actuator coupled to the detector, a sensor coupled to the detector and configured to detect motion of the detector, and an electronic processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator, where the electronic processor is configured to, for example: (a) receive information about motion of the detector from the sensor; (b) determine components of the motion of the detector, and associate a class with each of the determined components; (c) identify components to be compensated from among the determined components based on the associated classes; and (d) generate a control signal that causes the actuator to adjust a position of at least a portion of the detector to compensate for the identified components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Minnan Xu, Joseph F. Rizzo, III
  • Patent number: 8740820
    Abstract: Among other things, a vestibular prosthesis includes a wearable motion sensing system, the motion sensing system generating a motion signal indicative of a motion thereof, wherein the motion includes rotation about two distinct axes; a signal processor in communication with the motion sensing system, the signal processor being configured to generate an estimate of a tilt of the motion sensing system; and an actuator responsive to the estimate of the tilt made by the signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
    Inventors: Marc S. Weinberg, Conrad Wall, III, Kathleen H. Sienko, Edward W. O'Neil
  • Patent number: 8543212
    Abstract: A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Daniel Michael Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven D. Rauch, Conrad Wall, III
  • Patent number: 8529477
    Abstract: A sensory data integration system for integrating sensory data generated by a first sensory substitution device and sensory data generated by a second sensory substitution device. The system includes a processor configured to generate an orientation signal indicative of a difference between a subject's orientation and an acceptable orientation. The orientation signal is based on the sensory data generated by the first sensory substitution device and the sensory data generated by the second sensory substitution device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, The Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Lars I. E. Oddsson, Peter Francis Meyer
  • Publication number: 20130030330
    Abstract: A sensory data integration system for integrating sensory data generated by a first sensory substitution device and sensory data generated by a second sensory substitution device. The system includes a processor configured to generate an orientation signal indicative of a difference between a subject's orientation and an acceptable orientation. The orientation signal is based on the sensory data generated by the first sensory substitution device and the sensory data generated by the second sensory substitution device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicants: THE TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Lars I.E. Oddsson, Peter Francis Meyer
  • Patent number: 8235918
    Abstract: A sensory data integration system for integrating sensory data generated by a first sensory substitution device and sensory data generated by a second sensory substitution device. The system includes a processor configured to generate an orientation signal indicative of a difference between a subject's orientation and an acceptable orientation. The orientation signal is based on the sensory data generated by the first sensory substitution device and the sensory data generated by the second sensory substitution device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, The Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Lars I. E. Oddsson, Peter Francis Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120150294
    Abstract: Among other things, a vestibular prosthesis includes a wearable motion sensing system, the motion sensing system generating a motion signal indicative of a motion thereof, wherein the motion includes rotation about two distinct axes; a signal processor in communication with the motion sensing system, the signal processor being configured to generate an estimate of a tilt of the motion sensing system; and an actuator responsive to the estimate of the tilt made by the signal processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicants: CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
    Inventors: Marc S. Weinberg, Conrad Wall, III, Kathleen H. Sienko, Edward W. O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20120123383
    Abstract: A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Daniel M. Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven D. Rauch, Conrad Wall, III
  • Patent number: 8092398
    Abstract: Among other things, a vestibular prosthesis includes a wearable motion sensing system, the motion sensing system generating a motion signal indicative of a motion thereof, wherein the motion includes rotation about two distinct axes; a signal processor in communication with the motion sensing system, the signal processor being configured to generate an estimate of a tilt of the motion sensing system; and an actuator responsive to the estimate of the tilt made by the signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
    Inventors: Marc S. Weinberg, Conrad Wall, III, Kathleen H. Sienko, Edward W. O'Neil
  • Patent number: 7962217
    Abstract: A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Daniel M. Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven D. Rauch, Conrad Wall, III
  • Patent number: 7933654
    Abstract: An apparatus for stimulating the vestibular system includes an actuator disposed to interact with the vestibular nerve and a controller for causing the actuator to interact with the vestibular nerve. The result of the interaction is that the brain receives a stationary signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Daniel M. Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven D. Rauch, Conrad Wall, III
  • Patent number: 7730892
    Abstract: An apparatus to stimulate the vestibular system of an individual. The apparatus comprises an actuator configured to mechanically stimulate a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the actuator that controls the actuator in response to motion information associated with the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Daniel M. Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven D. Rauch, Richard Terry, Conrad Wall, III
  • Publication number: 20080140137
    Abstract: A sensory data integration system for integrating sensory data generated by a first sensory substitution device and sensory data generated by a second sensory substitution device. The system includes a processor configured to generate an orientation signal indicative of a difference between a subject's orientation and an acceptable orientation. The orientation signal is based on the sensory data generated by the first sensory substitution device and the sensory data generated by the second sensory substitution device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Conrad Wall, III, Lars I.E. Oddsson, Peter Francis Meyer
  • Publication number: 20070038268
    Abstract: Among other things, a vestibular prosthesis includes a wearable motion sensing system, the motion sensing system generating a motion signal indicative of a motion thereof, wherein the motion includes rotation about two distinct axes; a signal processor in communication with the motion sensing system, the signal processor being configured to generate an estimate of a tilt of the motion sensing system; and an actuator responsive to the estimate of the tilt made by the signal processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Marc Weinberg, Conrad Wall, Kathleen Sienko, Edward O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20070027405
    Abstract: An apparatus to stimulate the vestibular system of an individual. The apparatus comprises an actuator configured to mechanically stimulate a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the actuator that controls the actuator in response to motion information associated with the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven Rauch, Richard Terry, Conrad Wall
  • Publication number: 20070010748
    Abstract: An apparatus for recording physiological data from an ambulatory subject. The apparatus includes a sensor circuit configured to detect input analog signals including input analog signals resulting from eye movement of the ambulatory subject, and a signal processing circuit, in communication with the sensor circuit, configured to receive the input analog signals and to generate an output digital signal based at least in part on the received input analog signals. The apparatus has physical characteristics suitable for portable use by the ambulatory subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Rauch, Conrad Wall, E. Tuthill, Troy Roberts
  • Publication number: 20060129206
    Abstract: A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Merfeld, Wangsong Gong, Steven Rauch, Conrad Wall