Patents by Inventor Howison Schroeder

Howison Schroeder 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).

  • Publication number: 20210330255
    Abstract: A Neurological Rehabilitation method utilizing oculomotor, visual and/or vestibular rehabilitation tasks on subjects with pharmacologically induced neuroplasticity comprising the steps of Inducing neuroplasticity in a subject through administering of a neuroplasticity medicament; Providing a oculomotor, visual and vestibular rehabilitation task platform configured to supply visual targets to a subject for oculomotor, visual and vestibular rehabilitation tasks and track and record eye movement of the subject during oculomotor, visual and vestibular rehabilitation tasks; Performing oculomotor, visual and/or vestibular rehabilitation tasks on the platform with subjects during periods of pharmacologically induced neuroplasticity. The neuroplasticity medicament generally is comprising at least one of an antidepressant, a Brain Derived Neuro trophic factor enhancer, a steroid, a psychedelic, valproic acid, NDRI's, lithium carbonate, Metformin, N-Acetylcystine, and Human Growth Hormone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: John Howison Schroeder, Robin C. Ashmore, Alexander D. Kiderman, Peter Charles Doyle
  • Patent number: 10398309
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin C. Ashmore, Howison Schroeder, Daniel Sweeney, Alexander D Kiderman, Robert Sclabassi, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Patent number: 10314485
    Abstract: A head mounted compact goggle based video oculography system comprises: a goggle base surrounding the subject's eyes; an angled hot mirror; at least one digital camera attached to the goggle base along the top side of the goggle base taking images of at least one of the subject's eyes via a hot mirror reflection; an integral display for selectively displaying visual stimulus to the subject through the hot mirror and attached to the goggle base along the rear side of the goggle base; a controller coupled to the display generating each visual stimulus for each neuro-otologic test to be displayed to the subject via the display and coupled to each digital camera and receiving and storing data signals there from, the controller configured to calculate eye related data from the digital camera images during each neuro-otologic test, and configured to display the eye related data to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Ian Shirey, Daniel Sweeney, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20170354327
    Abstract: A head mounted compact goggle based video oculography system comprises: a goggle base surrounding the subject's eyes; an angled hot mirror; at least one digital camera attached to the goggle base along the top side of the goggle base taking images of at least one of the subject's eyes via a hot mirror reflection; an integral display for selectively displaying visual stimulus to the subject through the hot mirror and attached to the goggle base along the rear side of the goggle base; a controller coupled to the display generating each visual stimulus for each neuro-otologic test to be displayed to the subject via the display and coupled to each digital camera and receiving and storing data signals there from, the controller configured to calculate eye related data from the digital camera images during each neuro-otologic test, and configured to display the eye related data to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Ian Shirey, Daniel Sweeney, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9723981
    Abstract: A head mounted compact goggle based video oculography system is configured for use in VOG-based neuro-otologic testing. The system comprises: a goggle base surrounding the subject's eyes; an angled hot mirror within the goggle base; at least one digital camera attached to the goggle base along the top side of the goggle base taking images of at least one of the subject's eyes via a hot mirror reflection; an integral display for selectively displaying visual stimulus to the subject through the hot mirror and attached to the goggle base along the rear side of the goggle base; a controller coupled to the display generating each visual stimulus for each neuro-otologic test to be displayed to the subject via the display and coupled to each digital camera and receiving and storing data signals there from, the controller configured to calculate eye related data from the digital camera images during each neuro-otologic test, and configured to display the eye related data to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Ian Shirey, Daniel Sweeney, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9655515
    Abstract: In the field of eye tracking, greater accuracy or resolution in monitoring movement of the eye can be gained by digitizing the eye, and tracking the movement of a landmark with fixed size and a fixed location relative to the eye's local coordinate system. The edge of the iris can be used as such a fixed landmark. Through the location and or establishment of at least a portion of the outer edge of the iris and/or an iris center point, both large and small scale eye movements, including but not limited to micro-tremors, can be traced with a higher degree of accuracy. This will aid in the diagnosis of diseases, assessing state of consciousness, and defining brainstem death.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS
    Inventors: John Howison Schroeder, Alexander D. Kiderman
  • Patent number: 9596986
    Abstract: A method of measuring and analyzing an ocular response in a subject comprising the steps of: Providing a video oculography based system for the subject with the system configured to collect eye images in excess of 60 hz and configured to resolve eye movements smaller than at least 3 degrees of motion; Collecting eye data with the video oculography based system wherein at least one stimulus is presented to only one eye of the subject and configured to yield a pupil eye response from at least one eye of the subject; Calculating pupilometry measurements from the eye data, wherein the pupil measurements are calculated independently for the subject's left and right eyes for each stimulus presented to the subject, and wherein comparative left and right pupilometry measurements from the eye data are calculated; analyzing a subject's ocular response based upon at least one of the calculated pupilometry measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20170020388
    Abstract: A head mounted compact goggle based video oculography system is configured for use in VOG-based neuro-otologic testing. The system comprises: a goggle base surrounding the subject's eyes; an angled hot mirror within the goggle base; at least one digital camera attached to the goggle base along the top side of the goggle base taking images of at least one of the subject's eyes via a hot mirror reflection; an integral display for selectively displaying visual stimulus to the subject through the hot mirror and attached to the goggle base along the rear side of the goggle base; a controller coupled to the display generating each visual stimulus for each neuro-otologic test to be displayed to the subject via the display and coupled to each digital camera and receiving and storing data signals there from, the controller configured to calculate eye related data from the digital camera images during each neuro-otologic test, and configured to display the eye related data to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Ian Shirey, Daniel Sweeney, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20160270711
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Robin C. Ashmore, Howison Schroeder, Daniel Sweeney, Alexander D. Kiderman, Robert Sclabassi, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Publication number: 20160150955
    Abstract: A method of measuring and analyzing an ocular response in a subject comprising the steps of: Providing a video oculography based system for the subject with the system configured to collect eye images in excess of 60 hz and configured to resolve eye movements smaller than at least 3 degrees of motion; Collecting eye data with the video oculography based system wherein at least one stimulus is presented to only one eye of the subject and configured to yield a pupil eye response from at least one eye of the subject; Calculating pupilometry measurements from the eye data, wherein the pupil measurements are calculated independently for the subject's left and right eyes for each stimulus presented to the subject, and wherein comparative left and right pupilometry measurements from the eye data are calculated; analyzing a subject's ocular response based upon at least one of the calculated pupilometry measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9301675
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for validating testing procedure in objective ophthalmic eye testing is implemented for eye evaluation applications requiring subject compliance with eye fixation to a visual target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS, INC
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9198571
    Abstract: A method of measuring and analyzing an ocular response in a subject comprising the steps of: Providing a video oculography based system for the subject with the system configured to collect eye images in excess of 60 hz and configured to resolve eye movements smaller than at least 3 degrees of motion; Collecting eye data with the video oculography based system wherein at least one stimulus is presented to only one eye of the subject and configured to yield a pupil eye response from at least one eye of the subject; Calculating pupilometry measurements from the eye data, wherein the pupil measurements are calculated independently for the subject's left and right eyes for each stimulus presented to the subject, and wherein comparative left and right pupilometry measurements from the eye data are calculated; analyzing a subject's ocular response based upon at least one of the calculated pupilometry measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS, INC
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20150335278
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Robin C. Ashmore, Howison Schroeder, Daniel Sweeney, Alexander D. Kiderman, Robert Sclabassi, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Patent number: 9101296
    Abstract: A goggle based light-weight VOG/EOG system includes at least one digital camera connected to and powered by a laptop computer through a firewire connection. The EOG system is incorporated directly into a goggle base. The digital camera may digitally center the pupil in both the X and Y directions. A calibration mechanism may be incorporated onto the goggle base. The VOG system may track and record 3-D movement of the eye, track pupil dilation, head position and goggle slippage. An animated eye display provides data in a more meaningful fashion. The VOG system is a modular design whereby the same goggle frame or base is used to build a variety of digital camera VOG systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS
    Inventors: John Howison Schroeder, Alexander D Kiderman, Thomas C. Joos, Floris L. Wuyts, Steven T Moore, Hamish G MacDougall
  • Patent number: 9039631
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Howison Schroeder, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Daniel Sweeney, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Patent number: 9039632
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol including optokinetic testing that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: NEURO KINETICS, INC
    Inventors: Alexander D Kiderman, Howison Schroeder, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Daniel Sweeney, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Publication number: 20140327880
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol including optokinetic testing that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Howison Schroeder, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Daniel Sweeney, Thomas Vernon Baker
  • Publication number: 20140320817
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for validating testing procedure in objective ophthalmic eye testing is implemented for eye evaluation applications requiring subject compliance with eye fixation to a visual target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20140313488
    Abstract: A method of measuring and analyzing an ocular response in a subject comprising the steps of: Providing a video oculography based system for the subject with the system configured to collect eye images in excess of 60 hz and configured to resolve eye movements smaller than at least 3 degrees of motion; Collecting eye data with the video oculography based system wherein at least one stimulus is presented to only one eye of the subject and configured to yield a pupil eye response from at least one eye of the subject; Calculating pupilometry measurements from the eye data, wherein the pupil measurements are calculated independently for the subject's left and right eyes for each stimulus presented to the subject, and wherein comparative left and right pupilometry measurements from the eye data are calculated; analyzing a subject's ocular response based upon at least one of the calculated pupilometry measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Yakov Eydelman, John Howison Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20140192326
    Abstract: A portable VOG device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander D. Kiderman, Howison Schroeder, Thomas Joos, Greg Frank, Daniel Sweeney, Thomas Vernon Baker