Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Prinzel
Lawrence J. Prinzel 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).
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Patent number: 10192173Abstract: Method and systems are disclosed for training state-classifiers for classification of cognitive state. A set of multimodal signals indicating physiological responses of an operator are sampled over a time period. A depiction of operation by the operator during the time period is displayed. In response to user input selecting a cognitive state for a portion of the time period, the one or more state-classifiers are trained. In training the state-classifiers, the set of multimodal signals sampled in the portion of the time period are used as input to the one or more state-classifiers and the selected one of the set of cognitive states is used as a target result to be indicated by the one or more state-classifiers.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONInventors: Chad L. Stephens, Angela R. Harrivel, Alan T. Pope, Lawrence J Prinzel, III
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Publication number: 20170220956Abstract: Method and systems are disclosed for training state-classifiers for classification of cognitive state. A set of multimodal signals indicating physiological responses of an operator are sampled over a time period. A depiction of operation by the operator during the time period is displayed. In response to user input selecting a cognitive state for a portion of the time period, the one or more state-classifiers are trained. In training the state-classifiers, the set of multimodal signals sampled in the portion of the time period are used as input to the one or more state-classifiers and the selected one of the set of cognitive states is used as a target result to be indicated by the one or more state-classifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Chad L. Stephens, Angela R. Harrivel, Alan T. Pope, Lawrence J. Prinzel
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Patent number: 9283468Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method of biofeedback training for attaining a physiological state optimally consistent with the successful performance of a task, wherein the probability of successfully completing the task is made is inversely proportional to a physiological difference value, computed as the absolute value of the difference between at least one physiological signal optimally consistent with the successful performance of the task and at least one corresponding measured physiological signal of a trainee performing the task. The probability of successfully completing the task is made inversely proportional to the physiological difference value by making one or more measurable physical attributes of the environment in which the task is performed, and upon which completion of the task depends, vary in inverse proportion to the physiological difference value.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Lawrence J. Prinzel, III, Alan T. Pope, Olafur S. Palsson, Marsha J. Turner
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Publication number: 20140156039Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method of biofeedback training for attaining a physiological state optimally consistent with the successful performance of a task, wherein the probability of successfully completing the task is made is inversely proportional to a physiological difference value, computed as the absolute value of the difference between at least one physiological signal optimally consistent with the successful performance of the task and at least one corresponding measured physiological signal of a trainee performing the task. The probability of successfully completing the task is made inversely proportional to the physiological difference value by making one or more measurable physical attributes of the environment in which the task is performed, and upon which completion of the task depends, vary in inverse proportion to the physiological difference value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: U.S.A. as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Lawrence J. Prinzel, III, Alan T. Pope, Olafur S. Palsson, Marsha J. Turner
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Patent number: 8628333Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method of biofeedback training for attaining a physiological state optimally consistent with the successful performance of a task, wherein the probability of successfully completing the task is made is inversely proportional to a physiological difference value, computed as the absolute value of the difference between at least one physiological signal optimally consistent with the successful performance of the task and at least one corresponding measured physiological signal of a trainee performing the task. The probability of successfully completing the task is made inversely proportional to the physiological difference value by making one or more measurable physical attributes of the environment in which the task is performed, and upon which completion of the task depends, vary in inverse proportion to the physiological difference value.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Lawrence J. Prinzel, III, Alan T. Pope, Olafur S. Palsson, Marsha J. Turner
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Patent number: 8164485Abstract: Embodiments of the invention permit flight paths (current and planned) to be viewed from various orientations to provide improved path and terrain awareness via graphical two-dimensional or three-dimensional perspective display formats. By coupling the flight path information with a terrain database, uncompromising terrain awareness relative to the path and ownship is provided. In addition, missed approaches, path deviations, and any navigational path can be reviewed and rehearsed before performing the actual task. By rehearsing a particular mission, check list items can be reviewed, terrain awareness can be highlighted, and missed approach procedures can be discussed by the flight crew. Further, the use of Controller Pilot Datalink Communications enables data-linked path, flight plan changes, and Air Traffic Control requests to be integrated into the flight display of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Lawrence J. Prinzel, III, Alan T. Pope, Steven P. Williams, Randall E. Bailey, Jarvis J. Arthur, Lynda J. Kramer, Paul C. Schutte
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Patent number: 7737867Abstract: A system for multi-modal cockpit interface during surface operation of an aircraft comprises a head tracking device, a processing element, and a full-color head worn display. The processing element is configured to receive head position information from the head tracking device, to receive current location information of the aircraft, and to render a virtual airport scene corresponding to the head position information and the current aircraft location. The full-color head worn display is configured to receive the virtual airport scene from the processing element and to display the virtual airport scene. The current location information may be received from one of a global positioning system or an inertial navigation system.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jarvis J. Arthur, Randall E. Bailey, Lawrence J. Prinzel, III, Lynda J. Kramer, Steven P. Williams
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Publication number: 20080195309Abstract: Embodiments of the invention permit flight paths (current and planned) to be viewed from various orientations to provide improved path and terrain awareness via graphical two-dimensional or three-dimensional perspective display formats. By coupling the flight path information with a terrain database, uncompromising terrain awareness relative to the path and ownship is provided. In addition, missed approaches, path deviations, and any navigational path can be reviewed and rehearsed before performing the actual task. By rehearsing a particular mission, check list items can be reviewed, terrain awareness can be highlighted, and missed approach procedures can be discussed by the flight crew. Further, the use of Controller Pilot Datalink Communications enables data-linked path, flight plan changes, and Air Traffic Control requests to be integrated into the flight display of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicants: and Space AdministrationInventors: Lawrence J. Prinzel III, Alan T. Pope, Steven P. Williams, Randall E. Bailey, Jarvis J. Arthur, Lynda J. Kramer, Paul C. Schutte
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Publication number: 20070241936Abstract: A system for multi-modal cockpit interface during surface operation of an aircraft comprises a head tracking device, a processing element, and a full-color head worn display. The processing element is configured to receive head position information from the head tracking device, to receive current location information of the aircraft, and to render a virtual airport scene corresponding to the head position information and the current aircraft location. The full-color head worn display is configured to receive the virtual airport scene from the processing element and to display the virtual airport scene. The current location information may be received from one of a global positioning system or an inertial navigation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: U.S.A. as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jarvis J. Arthur, Randall E. Bailey, Lawrence J. Prinzel, Lynda J. Kramer, Steven P. Williams