Patents by Inventor Ralph V. Mann

Ralph V. Mann 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: 5184295
    Abstract: A system and method for teaching a student physical skills includes a processing module for producing and display a model of the student. The processing module includes a computing module for generating the model. The model has the exact physical dimensions of the student and superiorly performs the skill. A video imaging module captures the movement of the student attempting to perform the skill and generates a video signal for effecting input the processing module. The processing module coordinates the movement of the model with movements of the student and generates a pixel image representation of the model overlayed on the student. The model is generated from a plurality of elite performers capable of superior performance. The model is enhance with superior characteristics of performing the skill, but constrained to human capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Inventor: Ralph V. Mann
  • Patent number: 4891748
    Abstract: A system and method for teaching a student physical skills. The system includes a processing means for producing and displaying a model of the student. The processing means includes a computing means for generating the model. The model having the exact physical dimensions of the student and superiorly performs the skill. A video imaging means captures the movement of the student attempting to perform the skill and generates a video signal for effecting input into the processing means. The processing means coordinates the movement of the model with the movement of the student and generates a pixel image representation of the model overlayed on the student. The model is generated from a plurality of elite performers capable of superior performance. The model is enhanced with superior chacteristics of performing the skill, but constrained to human capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Inventor: Ralph V. Mann