Patents by Inventor Samuel C. Chan

Samuel C. Chan 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 training using guided eye movements
    Patent number: 7540615
    Abstract: Computer-implemented method for enhancing a participant's cognition, including, e.g., visual memory, utilizing a computing device to present visual stimuli for training, and to record responses from the participant. Multiple graphical elements are provided for visual presentation to the participant. A temporal sequence of a plurality of the graphical elements is visually presented, including displaying each graphical element in the sequence at a respective location in a visual field for a specified duration, then ceasing to display the graphical element. The presented graphical elements include at least two matching graphical elements. The participant is required to respond to the presented sequence, including indicating locations of matching graphical elements. A determination is made as to whether the participant responded correctly, and the duration modified based on the determining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Posit Science Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Merzenich, Dylan Bird, Donald F. Brenner, Samuel C. Chan, Peter B. Delahunt, Joseph L. Hardy, Stephen G. Lisberger, Henry W. Mahncke
  • COGNITIVE TRAINING USING GUIDED EYE MOVEMENTS
    Publication number: 20090051877
    Abstract: Computer-implemented method for enhancing a participant's cognition, including, e.g., visual memory, utilizing a computing device to present visual stimuli for training, and to record responses from the participant. Multiple graphical elements are provided for visual presentation to the participant. A temporal sequence of a plurality of the graphical elements is visually presented, including displaying each graphical element in the sequence at a respective location in a visual field for a specified duration, then ceasing to display the graphical element. The presented graphical elements include at least two matching graphical elements. The participant is required to respond to the presented sequence, including indicating locations of matching graphical elements. A determination is made as to whether the participant responded correctly, and the duration modified based on the determining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Posit Science Corporation
    Inventors: Peter B. Delahunt, Dylan Bird, Samuel C. Chan, Joseph L. Hardy, Stephen G. Lisberger, Henry W. Mahncke, Michael M. Merzenich, Donald F. Brenner