Patents by Inventor Michael Ruocco

Michael Ruocco 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).

  • Face-tracking and gesture recognition for hands-free computer control
    Patent number: 12474783
    Abstract: Provided are systems and software to empower users with limited mobility hands-free interaction with a computer system. This hands-free interaction is achieved through the combined use of facial tracking and gesture recognition technologies, to enable precise and intuitive mouse control through the analysis of facial positioning and eye events. The systems and software are adaptable to diverse applications, encompassing general computing tasks, multimedia consumption, and entertainment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Quinnipiac University
    Inventors: Chetan Jaiswal, Michael Ruocco, Jack Duggan, Brian O'Neill, Karen Majeski