Patents by Inventor Gregory Wakefield

Gregory Wakefield 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 in mixed mode device
    Patent number: 8355794
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a medical implant system to a recipient is described. The medical implant system is configured to provide electrical stimulation and at least one other mode of stimulation to the recipient. These apparatuses and methods comprise executing a genetic algorithm to select a set of parameter values for the medical implant system. This genetic algorithm may comprise generating successive generations of child populations and then providing a determined set of parameter values to the medical implant system for use in providing stimulation to the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Sean Lineaweaver, Gregory Wakefield, Christopher van den Honert, Aaron Parkinson, Wendy Parkinson, Jim Patrick, John Parker
  • 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
  • USING A GENETIC ALGORITHM IN MIXED MODE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100280307
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a medical implant system to a recipient is described. The medical implant system is configured to provide electrical stimulation and at least one other mode of stimulation to the recipient. These apparatuses and methods comprise executing a genetic algorithm to select a set of parameter values for the medical implant system. This genetic algorithm may comprise generating successive generations of child populations and then providing a determined set of parameter values to the medical implant system for use in providing stimulation to the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Sean Lineaweaver, Gregory Wakefield, Christopher van den Honert, Aaron Parkinson, Wendy Parkinson, Jim Patrick, John Parker
  • Using a genetic algorithm to fit a cochlear implant system to a patient
    Publication number: 20050107845
    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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Wakefield, Christopher Van Den Honert, Aaron Parkinson, Wendy Parkinson, Sean Lineaweaver, Jim Patrick, John Parker