Patents by Inventor Sandy Helene Straus

Sandy Helene Straus 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: 8690325
    Abstract: Sensory input devices and sensory output devices for improving automatic systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. In an embodiment, sensory input devices and sensory output devices are used to measure and evaluate at least one of cognition, knowledge, operation skills, physical properties, sensation, vision, or the like. In another embodiment, sensory input devices and sensory output devices are integrated to enhance communications. Such applications, among others, may include a plurality of sensors, actuator interfaces, or any combination thereof to optimize performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Sandy Helene Straus, Lawrence Straus
  • Patent number: 8016416
    Abstract: Integrating automatic systems and methods for rapid and objective mass tests, evaluations, measurements, screenings, trainings, or any combination thereof are realized. In a preferred embodiment, a multifunctional system, constructed in the form of preferably a unitary housing, contains automatic methods such as those for evaluation and measurement of at least one of cognition, operation skills, vision, or the like. Authentication identification data of examinees may be processed according to at least one device-dependent process, which may be specific to particular manufacturers, device classes, or other partitioning schemes. The data may be iced, stored in a repository, and utilized for at least one of clinical, educational, medical, military, security, or transport purposes, such as controlling the issuance, restriction, or confiscation of one's license, or ability to operate a vehicle in motion. Automatic systems and methods are paramount to promoting safety and uniformity of testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Sandy Helene Straus