Patents by Inventor William Burke

William Burke 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: 12667288
    Abstract: A computerized behavioral measurement system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed. The system includes a display, one or more input devices, at least one processor, and memory storing instructions that cause the system to present a sequence of visual stimuli comprising photographs of human subjects. For each stimulus, the system enforces at least one of a presentation interval and a response window, receives a participant response during the response window, and measures an interaction metric comprising a dwell-time metric for the stimulus and/or a defined region-of-interest. The system generates and stores a machine-readable output record comprising category-segmented response metrics and may normalize such metrics to produce participant-specific normalized metrics. In certain embodiments, a second task module presents lexical stimuli and generates a unified output record including visual-task metrics and lexical error rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2026
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Inventor: William Burke
  • Patent number: 12671015
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Amanda Hubbard, James Irby, Rui Vieira, William Beck, Richard Murray, Andrew Pfeiffer, Thomas Toland, William Burke
  • Patent number: 12521051
    Abstract: A system for remotely determining the potential presence of depression in a user. The system includes a virtual agent that administers one or more tasks to the user. The user performs the tasks and the performance is captured by a camera. The captured audiovisual data is sent to a server that derives objective metrics which are then applied to a classifying algorithm. If certain metrics meet certain thresholds, the system determines that the user is exhibiting depression symptoms. In embodiments, the system can further determine whether a user has been taking depression medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Modality.AI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Neumann, Hardik Kothare, William Burke, Doug Habberstad, Jackson Liscombe, Oliver Roesler, David Suendermann-Oeft, David Pautler, Andrew Cornish, Vikram Ramanarayanan
  • Publication number: 20250349423
    Abstract: A system for remotely determining the potential presence of autism spectrum disorder in a user. The system includes a virtual agent that administers one or more tasks to the user. The user performs the tasks and the performance is captured by a camera. The captured audiovisual data is sent to a server that derives objective metrics which are then applied to a classifying algorithm. If certain metrics meet certain thresholds, the system determines that the user is exhibiting autism symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hardik Kothare, Michael Neumann, William Burke, Doug Habberstad, Jackson Liscombe, Oliver Roesler, David Suendermann-Oeft, David Paulter, Andrew Cornish, Vikram Ramanarayanan
  • Patent number: 12311223
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Publication number: 20250127445
    Abstract: A system for remotely determining the potential presence of depression in a user. The system includes a virtual agent that administers one or more tasks to the user. The user performs the tasks and the performance is captured by a camera. The captured audiovisual data is sent to a server that derives objective metrics which are then applied to a classifying algorithm. If certain metrics meet certain thresholds, the system determines that the user is exhibiting depression symptoms. In embodiments, the system can further determine whether a user has been taking depression medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Neumann, Hardik Kothare, William Burke, Doug Habberstad, Jackson Liscombe, Oliver Roesler, David Suendermann-Oeft, David Pautler, Andrew Cornish, Vikram Ramanarayanan
  • Patent number: 12115395
    Abstract: A variable speed controlled device used for descending, ascending or descending and ascending along a rope such as used in mountain climbing, tree climbing, rescue operations and the like. A friction mechanism controls the speed of the movement of the device along a rope line. A person can quickly and freely ascend a steep slope along a rope line using the device. A person can also descend a steep slope along a rope line and be confident that a friction mechanism will control the rate of descent. An optional locking mechanism may assist with allowing rapid ascent. An optional e-brake mechanism can further ensure the device will lock and prevent further downward movement if the person begins a freefall. The device allows other persons (e.g., a teammate, guide or rescue agency) to safely lower incapacitated or unconscious persons down an alpine mountain, burning building, cliff or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: William Burke
  • Publication number: 20240324908
    Abstract: A system for administering performance tests to patients remotely has a server that can execute one or more performance tests, presented to the patient via a virtual agent running on the patient's computing device. The performance tests ask the patient to perform a task and then the patient's computing device captures the performance of the task such that the server can analyze the results and determine whether the patient suffers from a condition. The system is capable of adapting based on how a patient performs the tests, whether additional tests are needed or due to technical difficulties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Vikram Ramanarayanan, Michael Neumann, William Burke, David Pautler, Hardik Kothare, Doug Habberstad, Oliver Roesler, Jackson Liscombe, Andrew Cornish, David Suendermann-Oeft
  • Publication number: 20240290520
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Amanda HUBBARD, James IRBY, Rui VIEIRA, William BECK, Richard MURRAY, Andrew PFEIFFER, Thomas TOLAND, William BURKE
  • Patent number: 11948704
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Amanda Hubbard, James Irby, Rui Vieira, William Beck, Richard Murray, Andrew Pfeiffer, Thomas Toland, William Burke
  • Publication number: 20240082629
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Publication number: 20230414978
    Abstract: A variable speed controlled device used for descending, ascending or descending and ascending along a rope such as used in mountain climbing, tree climbing, rescue operations and the like. A friction mechanism controls the speed of the movement of the device along a rope line. A person can quickly and freely ascend a steep slope along a rope line using the device. A person can also descend a steep slope along a rope line and be confident that a friction mechanism will control the rate of descent. An optional locking mechanism may assist with allowing rapid ascent. An optional e-brake mechanism can further ensure the device will lock and prevent further downward movement if the person begins a freefall. The device allows other persons (e.g., a teammate, guide or rescue agency) to safely lower incapacitated or unconscious persons down an alpine mountain, burning building, cliff or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventor: William Burke
  • Patent number: 11779780
    Abstract: A variable speed controlled device used for ascending and descending along a rope such as used in mountain climbing, tree climbing, rescue operations and the like. A friction mechanism controls the speed of the movement of the device along a rope line. A person can quickly and freely ascend a steep slope along a rope line. A person can also descend a steep slope along a rope line and be confident that a friction mechanism will control the rate of descent. An optional e-brake mechanism can further ensure the device will lock and prevent further downward movement if the person begins a freefall. The device allows other persons (e.g., a teammate, guide or rescue agency) to safely lower an incapacitated or unconscious person down, for example, an alpine mountain, burning building, cliff or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: William Burke
  • Patent number: 11766588
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Publication number: 20230137366
    Abstract: A system and method for remote monitoring of patient motor functions includes a computing device that uses captured image data depicting a patient's body part and, based on movement information, detects whether a condition may exist that is affecting motor functions. The body part can be a hand that is tracked as the user performs a tapping exercise. The body part can also include the patient's face during speech and also without speech.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Oliver ROESLER, William BURKE, Hardik KOTHARE, Jackson LISCOMBE, Michael NEUMANN, Andrew CORNISH, Doug HABBERSTAD, David PAUTLER, David SUENDERMANN-OEFT, Vikram RAMANARAYANAN
  • Publication number: 20220013256
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Amanda HUBBARD, James IRBY, Rui VIEIRA, William BECK, Richard MURRAY, Andrew PFEIFFER, Thomas TOLAND, William BURKE
  • Publication number: 20210402250
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Patent number: 11130017
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Patent number: 11103274
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a laparoscopic morcellating device and method for removing tissue from a body cavity. The morcellating device includes a containment mechanism having an aperture, a cutting mechanism designed to fit into an interior space of the containment mechanism and a retractor mechanism that is coupled to the cutting mechanism. The containment mechanism and cutting mechanism combination surrounds the tissue and the aperture of the containment mechanism is closed around the tissue. The morcellating device further includes a motor for actuating the retractor such that the cutting mechanism constricts and morcellates the tissue. The laparoscopic morcellating device further allows for torque balancing of the retractor mechanism, gas flow regulation of the body cavity, and safety feedback mechanisms that can alert the surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignees: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Alexander Isakov, Kimberly Murdaugh, William Burke, Jon Einarsson, Conor Walsh
  • Publication number: 20200078635
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Hydrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner