Patents by Inventor Joshua Justin Weitzman

Joshua Justin Weitzman 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).

  • Communication and academic achievement assistive device, system, and method
    Patent number: 9477322
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing assistance in communication and academic achievement to individuals possessing fine motor coordination impairment. A computer is provided having software and a storage medium having a plurality of potential user expressions. At least one user screen is in communication with the computer upon which a plurality of potential user expressions are displayable. A plurality of widely spaced apart controls are provided in association with the user screen corresponding to the potential user expressions. When the user wishes to select one of the potential user expressions, the user operates the control that corresponds to the desired potential user expression using gross motor movements. A primary component is image-based for pre-literate users, and a secondary component is character-based for literate users. In the primary component, an operator sends images from which the user chooses. In the secondary component, the user selects characters for a two-dimensional content area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Michelle Denise Noris, Joshua Justin Weitzman
  • Communication and Academic Achievement Assistive Device, System, and Method
    Publication number: 20120194439
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing assistance in communication and academic achievement to individuals possessing fine motor coordination impairment. A computer is provided having software and a storage medium having a plurality of potential user expressions. At least one user screen is in communication with the computer upon which a plurality of potential user expressions are displayable. A plurality of widely spaced apart controls are provided in association with the user screen corresponding to the potential user expressions. When the user wishes to select one of the potential user expressions, the user operates the control that corresponds to the desired potential user expression using gross motor movements. A primary component is image-based for pre-literate users, and a secondary component is character-based for literate users. In the primary component, an operator sends images from which the user chooses. In the secondary component, the user selects characters for a two-dimensional content area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Michelle Denise Noris, Joshua Justin Weitzman