Patents by Inventor Roger W. Carif

Roger W. Carif 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).

  • Anthro-centric multisensory interface for sensory augmentation of telesurgery
    Patent number: 8880223
    Abstract: A multisensory interface for a tele-robotic surgical control system. The invention allows the surgeon to use natural gestures and motions to control the actions of end effectors in the robotic surgical apparatus. Multiple feedback mechanisms are provided to allow the physician a more intuitive understanding of what is being controlled, along with a greater situational awareness. Prior art robotic end effectors are inserted into the patient through a small incision—as is already known in the art. The invention presents an improved method of controlling these effectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Institute for Human & Maching Cognition
    Inventors: Anil K. Raj, Adrien M. Moucheboeuf, Roger W. Carif, Timothy L. Hutcheson
  • Anthro-Centric Multisensory Interface for Sensory Augmentation of Telesurgery
    Publication number: 20140018819
    Abstract: A multisensory interface for a tele-robotic surgical control system. The invention allows the surgeon to use natural gestures and motions to control the actions of end effectors in the robotic surgical apparatus. Multiple feedback mechanisms are provided to allow the physician a more intuitive understanding of what is being controlled, along with a greater situational awareness. Prior art robotic end effectors are inserted into the patient through a small incision—as is already known in the art. The invention presents an improved method of controlling these effectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Anil K Raj, Adrien M. Mouchebouef, Roger W. Carif, Timothy L. Hutcheson