Patents by Inventor Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith

Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith 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: 10843078
    Abstract: Mental state data is collected as a person interacts with a game played on a machine. The mental state data includes facial data, where the facial data includes facial regions or facial landmarks. The mental state data can include physiological data and actigraphy data. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information. Mental state data and/or mental state information can be shared across a social network or a gaming community. The affect of the person interacting with the game can be represented to the social network or gaming community in the form of an avatar. Recommendations based on the affect resulting from the analysis can be made to the person interacting with the game. Mental states are analyzed locally or via a web services. Based on the results of the analysis, the game with which the person is interacting is modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Panu James Turcot, Forest Jay Handford, Daniel Bender, Rosalind Wright Picard, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20200342979
    Abstract: Distributed analysis for cognitive state metrics is performed. Data for an individual is captured into a computing device. The data provides information for evaluating a cognitive state of the individual. The data for the individual is uploaded to a web server. A cognitive state metric for the individual is calculated. The cognitive state metric is based on the data that was uploaded. Analysis from the web server is received by the computing device. The analysis is based on the data for the individual and the cognitive state metric for the individual. An output that describes a cognitive state of the individual is rendered at the computing device. The output is based on the analysis that was received. The cognitive states of other individuals are correlated to the cognitive state of the individual. Other sources of information are aggregated. The information is used to analyze the cognitive state of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Scott Sadowsky, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Panu James Turcot, Zhihong Zheng
  • Patent number: 10799168
    Abstract: Facial image data of an individual is collected of the individual to provide mental state data using a first web-enabled computing device. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information using a second web-enabled computing device. The mental state information is shared across a social network using a third web-enabled computing device. The mental state data is also collected from the individual through capture of sensor information. The mental state data is also collected from the individual through capture of audio data. The individual elects to share the mental state information across the social network. The mental state data may be collected over a period of time and analyzed to determine a mood of the individual. The mental state information is translated into a representative icon for sharing, which may include an emoji. An image of the individual is shared along with the mental state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20180035938
    Abstract: Facial image data of an individual is collected of the individual to provide mental state data using a first web-enabled computing device. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information using a second web-enabled computing device. The mental state information is shared across a social network using a third web-enabled computing device. The mental state data is also collected from the individual through capture of sensor information. The mental state data is also collected from the individual through capture of audio data. The individual elects to share the mental state information across the social network. The mental state data may be collected over a period of time and analyzed to determine a mood of the individual. The mental state information is translated into a representative icon for sharing, which may include an emoji. An image of the individual is shared along with the mental state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20170095192
    Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided using web servers to enable data analysis. Data is captured for an individual where the data includes facial information and physiological information. Data that was captured for the individual is compared against a plurality of mental state event temporal signatures. Analysis is performed on a web service and the analysis is received. The mental states of other people are correlated to the mental state for the individual. Other sources of information are aggregated, where the information is used to analyze the mental state of the individual. Analysis of the mental state of the individual or group of individuals is rendered for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Scott Sadowsky, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Panu James Turcot, Zhihong Zeng
  • Publication number: 20160144278
    Abstract: Mental state data is collected as a person interacts with a game played on a machine. The mental state data includes facial data, where the facial data includes facial regions or facial landmarks. The mental state data can include physiological data and actigraphy data. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information. Mental state data and/or mental state information can be shared across a social network or a gaming community. The affect of the person interacting with the game can be represented to the social network or gaming community in the form of an avatar. Recommendations based on the affect resulting from the analysis can be made to the person interacting with the game. Mental states are analyzed locally or via a web services. Based on the results of the analysis, the game with which the person is interacting is modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Panu James Turcot, Forest Jay Handford, Daniel Bender, Rosalind Wright Picard, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Patent number: 9247903
    Abstract: Mental state data is collected as a person interacts with a game machine. Analysis is performed on this data and mental state information and affect are shared across a social network. The affect of a person can be represented to the social network or gaming community in the form of an avatar. Recommendations can be based on the affect of the person. Mental states can be analyzed by web services which may, in turn, modify the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Bender, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Panu James Turcot, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Patent number: 9106958
    Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided to enable data analysis pertaining to video recommendation based on affect. Video response may be evaluated based on viewing and sampling various videos. Data is captured for viewers of a video where the data includes facial information and/or physiological data. Facial and physiological information may be gathered for a group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for visualization of affect responses to videos. In some embodiments, data captured from an individual viewer or group of viewers is used to rank videos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Rosalind Wright Picard, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, May Bahgat
  • Patent number: 8965479
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
  • Publication number: 20140323826
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
  • Patent number: 8774893
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
  • Patent number: 8396530
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor includes compensation for electrodermal activity measurements based on the amount of pressure applied to the electrodes that are in contact with the skin. As pressure is increased the electrodermal activity values typically increase. By compensating for the influence that pressure changes have on electrodermal activity, more accurate analysis of physiology and therefore mental state analysis may be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard, Tao Zhang
  • Patent number: 8311605
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor includes compensation for electrodermal activity measurements based on the amount of pressure applied to the electrodes that are in contact with the skin. As pressure is increased the electrodermal activity values typically increase. By compensating for the influence that pressure changes have on electrodermal activity, more accurate analysis of physiology and therefore mental state analysis may be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard, Tao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120222057
    Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided to enable data analysis pertaining to videos. A video is embedded within a web-enabled interface which enables collecting mental state data. This web-enabled interface is then distributed and information on mental states is collected. Data is captured from viewers of the video where the data includes facial information and/or physiological data. Facial and physiological information may be gathered for a group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for visualization of affect responses to videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Scott Sadowsky, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20120222058
    Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided to enable data analysis pertaining to video recommendation based on affect. Video response may be evaluated based on viewing and sampling various videos. Data is captured for viewers of a video where the data includes facial information and/or physiological data. Facial and physiological information may be gathered for a group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for visualization of affect responses to videos. In some embodiments, data captured from an individual viewer or group of viewers is used to rank videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, May Bahgat, Rosalind Wright Picard, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20120135804
    Abstract: Mental state data is collected as a person interacts with a game machine. Analysis is performed on this data and mental state information and affect are shared across a social network. The affect of a person can be represented to the social network or gaming community in the form of an avatar. Recommendations can be based on the affect of the person. Mental states can be analyzed by web services which may, in turn, modify the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Bender, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Panu James Turcot, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Publication number: 20120124122
    Abstract: Mental state information is collected from an individual through video capture or capture of sensor information. The sensor information can be of electrodermal activity, accelerometer readings, skin temperature, or other characteristics. The mental state information may be collected over a period of time and analyzed to determine a mood of the individual. An individual may share their mental state information across a social network. The individual may be asked to elect whether to share their mental state information before it is shared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Richard Scott Sadowsky, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith
  • Patent number: 8140143
    Abstract: A washable, wearable biosensor that can gather sensor data, communicate the sensed data by wireless protocols, and permits the analysis of sensed data in real-time as a person goes about their normal lifestyle activities. The biosensor can be worn in multiple positions, can be put on or removed quickly without having to apply or remove gels and adhesives, and provides a snug, comfortable fit to gather data with minimal motion artifacts. The textile, wearable device can support integrated photoplethysmography, skin conductance, motion, and temperature sensors in a small wearable package. The supported sensors may be coupled to utilization devices by channel-sharing wireless protocols to enable the transmission of data from multiple users and multiple sensors (e.g. both sides of body, wrists or hands and feet, or multiple people).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Rosalind W. Picard, Clayton J. Williams, Richard Ribon Fletcher, Hoda Eydgahi, Ming-Zher Poh, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Kyunghee Kim, Kelly Dobson, Jackie Chia-Hsun Lee
  • Publication number: 20110301433
    Abstract: Analysis of mental states is provided using web services to enable data analysis. Data is captured for an individual where the data includes facial information and physiological information. Analysis is performed on a web service and the analysis is received. The mental states of other people may be correlated to the mental state for the individual. Other sources of information may be aggregated where the information may be used to analyze the mental state of the individual. Analysis of the mental state of the individual or group of individuals is rendered for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Scott Sadowsky, Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Wright Picard, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Panu James Turcot, Zhihong Zheng
  • Publication number: 20110092780
    Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological and accelerometer data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, accelerometer readings, skin temperature, and other information. Most of the biosensor may be powered off when it is not attached to a person. Based on electrodermal activity the biosensor may automatically turn on when the biosensor comes in contact with an individual. The biosensor may rapidly power up once placed on a person even being fully functional within one second of being attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Tao Zhang, Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith