Patents by Inventor Rodney S. TOSTEN

Rodney S. TOSTEN 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).

  • Cognitive aid device and method for assisting
    Patent number: 11741851
    Abstract: A cognitive aid device is disclosed, including a shell configured as a plush toy and a management system located at least partially within the shell. The management system includes a control module, a position module, a communication module, a proximity module, and an audio/visual (A/V) module. The cognitive aid device is arranged and configured to execute the instructions, and executing the instructions includes the cognitive aid device prompting an individual using the cognitive aid to perform an exercise or other cognitive movement routine described by the cognitive aid device, monitoring the individual, processing data received, and providing responsive stimulus to the individual indicating successful completion of the exercise or other cognitive movement routine or further prompting the individual to perform the exercise or other cognitive movement routine. A method for assisting an individual with the exercise or other cognitive movement routine is disclosed including providing the cognitive aid device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
    Inventors: Rodney S. Tosten, Roger Nelson, Waldemar Hogerwaard, Olivia Young
  • COGNITIVE AID DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING
    Publication number: 20210005101
    Abstract: A cognitive aid device is disclosed, including a shell configured as a plush toy and a management system located at least partially within the shell. The management system includes a control module, a position module, a communication module, a proximity module, and an audio/visual (A/V) module. The cognitive aid device is arranged and configured to execute the instructions, and executing the instructions includes the cognitive aid device prompting an individual using the cognitive aid to perform an exercise or other cognitive movement routine described by the cognitive aid device, monitoring the individual, processing data received, and providing responsive stimulus to the individual indicating successful completion of the exercise or other cognitive movement routine or further prompting the individual to perform the exercise or other cognitive movement routine. A method for assisting an individual with the exercise or other cognitive movement routine is disclosed including providing the cognitive aid device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Rodney S. TOSTEN, Roger NELSON, Waldemar HOGERWAARD, Olivia YOUNG