Patents by Inventor Michael Hynes

Michael Hynes 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: 11600190
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation thereby providing therapeutic benefit to the individual with ASD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11600189
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual suffering from a stress disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11600188
    Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220392363
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation thereby providing therapeutic benefit to the individual with ASD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220392362
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual suffering from a stress disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220383766
    Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11450220
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220172632
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11282403
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual having an environmental anxiety disorder to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified anxiety level. Responsive to an increase in anxiety level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20210264802
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual having an environmental anxiety disorder to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified anxiety level. Responsive to an increase in anxiety level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 10783800
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for developing routine and specific task competencies of an individual having an environmental anxiety disorder. The subject is tasked with an executive function wherein the subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified anxiety level. Responsive to an increase in anxiety level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject therapeutically develops proficiency in executive functions in increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 10071267
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound, and in particular, to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound and contact lenses for treating or alleviating eye conditions. The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses that involve an ultrasound device configured for treatment of an eye condition and a contact lens protects ocular tissue of the eye and forms a chamber of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Bujak, F. Stuart Foster, Michael Hynes
  • Patent number: 9932081
    Abstract: A saddlebag container has a tub made of a plurality of composite fiber panels three dimensionally thermally molded or thermoformed in a chill forming process to form at least a plurality of structurally supporting tub walls and can have a lid of such construction. A preferred tub is formed of a plurality of panels with one panel three dimensionally shaped to form one sidewall and at least one of an endwall and bottom wall and another panel three dimensionally shaped to form the other sidewall that serves as a base to which the one panel is attached which can also provide a vehicle attachment mount. A preferred lid is formed of a panel that can have an outwardly extending mounting flap used to attach the lid to the base which can also serve as a hinge of the lid. A preferred tub and lid construction has at least two layers with one layer of a fibrous material and another layer of a different material that can provide a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: Milsco Manufacturing Company, A Unit of Jason Incorporated, Janesville Acoustics, A Unit of Jason Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert P. Jensen, Michael J. Camella, Michael Hynes
  • Publication number: 20180064962
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound, and in particular, to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound and contact lenses for treating or alleviating eye conditions. The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses that involve an ultrasound device configured for treatment of an eye condition and a contact lens protects ocular tissue of the eye and forms a chamber of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew BUJAK, F. Stuart FOSTER, Michael HYNES
  • Patent number: 9789344
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound, and in particular, to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound and contact lenses for treating or alleviating eye conditions. The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses that involve an ultrasound device configured for treatment of an eye condition and a contact lens protects ocular tissue of the eye and forms a chamber of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: 2442033 ONTARIO INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Bujak, F. Stuart Foster, Michael Hynes
  • Publication number: 20170103160
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for enabling a person, preferably a prospective purchaser, to virtually try out a consumer good that preferably is motorcycle using anthropometric data of the person to fit a virtual model of the person to a virtual model of the motorcycle and using aspects analyzed relating to the posture of the virtual person fitted to the virtual motorcycle to obtain a predictive estimate of comfort that can be communicated, e.g., displayed, to the person to evaluate whether a particular one of a plurality of different motorcycles, motorcycle configurations, and/or motorcycle accessory configurations would be more comfortable that one or more other motorcycles, motorcycle configurations, and/or motorcycle accessory configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Hynes
  • Patent number: D753727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bink, James G. Leu, Ronald D. Mittelstaedt, Steven P. Lewis, Travis J. Andren, Kevin C. Bruso, Brian Michael Hynes Sheridan
  • Patent number: D774100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bink, James G. Leu, Ronald D. Mittelstaedt, Steven P. Lewis, Travis J. Andren, Kevin C. Bruso, Brian Michael Hynes Sheridan
  • Patent number: D799553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bink, James G. Leu, Ronald D. Mittelstaedt, Steven P. Lewis, Travis J. Andren, Kevin C. Bruso, Brian Michael Hynes Sheridan
  • Patent number: D895027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Imperiale, Lisa A. Dieker, Charles Hughes, Kathleen Ingraham, Michael Hynes