Patents by Inventor Robert Ashcroft

Robert Ashcroft 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).

  • Publication number: 20250191733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Nigel OSBORNE, Robert ASHCROFT, Paul ROBERTSON, Peter KINGSLEY
  • Patent number: 12237069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: X-SYSTEM LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Osborne, Robert Ashcroft, Paul Robertson, Peter Kingsley
  • Publication number: 20220285006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Nigel OSBORNE, Robert ASHCROFT, Paul ROBERTSON, Peter KINGSLEY
  • Patent number: 11342062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: X-SYSTEM LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Osborne, Robert Ashcroft, Paul Robertson, Peter Kingsley
  • Publication number: 20200213790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Nigel OSBORNE, Robert ASHCROFT, Paul ROBERTSON, Peter KINGSLEY
  • Patent number: 10587967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: X-SYSTEM LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Osborne, Robert Ashcroft, Paul Robertson, Peter Kingsley
  • Publication number: 20180027347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Nigel OSBORNE, Robert ASHCROFT, Paul ROBERTSON, Peter KINGSLEY
  • Patent number: 9736603
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analyzed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: X-SYSTEM LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Osborne, Robert Ashcroft, Paul Robertson, Peter Kingsley
  • Publication number: 20140307878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for analysing audio (eg. music) tracks. A predictive model of the neuro-physiological functioning and response to sounds by one or more of the human lower cortical, limbic and subcortical regions in the brain is described. Sounds are analysed so that appropriate sounds can be selected and played to a listener in order to stimulate and/or manipulate neuro-physiological arousal in that listener. The method and system are particularly applicable to applications harnessing a biofeedback resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: X-SYSTEM LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Osborne, Robert Ashcroft, Paul Robertson, Peter Kingsley
  • Publication number: 20050175069
    Abstract: A receiver front end is provided capable of receiving electromagnetic wave signals having frequencies in the range of substantially 55 GHz to substantially 65 GHz, and having a gain of substantially 8 dB or above and a noise figure of substantially 4.5 dB or below, and comprising one or more multifunction monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). The or each MMIC may comprise a low noise amplifier (1), a sub-harmonic mixer (2), and an amplifier (3) for a reference signal for the sub-harmonic mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Zelley, Robert Ashcroft, Andrew Barnes, David Bannister, Gwendoline Ashcroft