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Inventor:
Jenkins; William M.
Address:
Pacifica, CA
No. of patents:
29
Patents:




Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7101185 Method and apparatus for automated training of language learning skills September 5, 2006
A computer program for execution on a computing device is provided to cross-train students in language development skills such as letter-word correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraph comprehension. A set of programs provide an adaptive methodology for
6986663 Method and apparatus for automated training of language learning skills January 17, 2006
A computer program for execution on a computing device is provided to cross-train students in language development skills such as letter-word correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraph comprehension. A set of programs provide an adaptive methodology for
6726486 Method and apparatus for automated training of language learning skills April 27, 2004
A computer program for execution on a computing device is provided to cross-train students in language development skills such as letter-word correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraph comprehension. A set of programs provide an adaptive methodology for
6629844 Method and apparatus for training of cognitive and memory systems in humans October 7, 2003
An apparatus and method for training the cognitive and memory systems in a subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so
6599129 Method for adaptive training of short term memory and auditory/visual discrimination within a co July 29, 2003
A method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans, and a human's short term memory, is provided within an animated game environment. The method provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having similar sounding phonemes associated with graphemes. Upon
6585519 Uniform motivation for multiple computer-assisted training systems July 1, 2003
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6585518 Adaptive motivation for computer-assisted training system July 1, 2003
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6533584 Uniform motivation for multiple computer-assisted training systems March 18, 2003
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6409685 Method for improving motor control in an individual by sensory training June 25, 2002
A method and apparatus for implementing a training regimen which addresses motor control problems accompanied by sensory degradation. Accordingly, the training regimen is applicable to motor control disorders associated with a variety of different causes, including traumatic injury, dise
6386881 Adaptive motivation for computer-assisted training system May 14, 2002
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6364666 Method for adaptive training of listening and language comprehension using processed speech with April 2, 2002
A method for adaptively training a subject, using auditory processing of phonemes within command sentences, to improve the subject's listening comprehension, grammatical parsing, and serial memory is provided. The method utilizes a number of training installments, each designed for t
6358056 Method for adaptively training humans to discriminate between frequency sweeps common in spoken March 19, 2002
A method for adaptively training a human subject to process, and to distinguish between, similar acoustic events that are common in spoken language is provided. The method utilizes sequences of up/down frequency sweeps, of varying frequency and duration, and having varying inter stim
6334777 Method for adaptively training humans to discriminate between frequency sweeps common in spoken January 1, 2002
A method for adaptively training a human subject to process, and to distinguish between, similar acoustic events that are common in spoken language is provided. The method utilizes sequences of up/down frequency sweeps, of varying frequency and duration, and having varying inter stim
6334776 Method and apparatus for training of auditory/visual discrimination using target and distractor January 1, 2002
An apparatus and method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans is provided. The method and apparatus provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having a target phoneme, and associated grapheme, and a number of distractor phonemes, and associated gr
6331115 Method for adaptive training of short term memory and auditory/visual discrimination within a co December 18, 2001
A method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans, and a human's short term memory, is provided within an animated game environment. The method provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having similar sounding phonemes associated with graphemes. Upon
6328569 Method for training of auditory/visual discrimination using target and foil phonemes/graphemes w December 11, 2001
A method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans is provided within an animated game environment. The method provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having a target phoneme and a plurality of associated foils (similar sounding phonemes). Upon initiat
6293801 Adaptive motivation for computer-assisted training system September 25, 2001
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6290504 Method and apparatus for reporting progress of a subject using audio/visual adaptive training st September 18, 2001
An apparatus and method on a computing device for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans is provided. The method and apparatus provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having a number of different phonemes. Speech processing is used to provide multiple l
6267733 Apparatus and methods for treating motor control and somatosensory perception deficits July 31, 2001
The present invention describes computer-implemented methods and apparatus for treating motor control and somatosensory perception deficits. The motor control and somatosensory perception deficits may have their genesis in a wide variety of issues ranging from injury, disease, or a gradu
6261101 Method and apparatus for cognitive training of humans using adaptive timing of exercises July 17, 2001
An apparatus and method for training the cognitive and memory systems in a subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different games to be played by the subject. The games artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so they
6224384 Method and apparatus for training of auditory/visual discrimination using target and distractor May 1, 2001
An apparatus and method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans is provided. The method and apparatus provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having a target phoneme, and associated grapheme, and a number of distractor phonemes, and associated gr
6210166 Method for adaptively training humans to discriminate between frequency sweeps common in spoken April 3, 2001
A method for adaptively training a human subject to process, and to distinguish between, similar acoustic events that are common in spoken language is provided. The method utilizes sequences of up/down frequency sweeps, of varying frequency and duration, and having varying inter stim
6190173 Method and apparatus for training of auditory/visual discrimination using target and distractor February 20, 2001
An apparatus and method for training of auditory and graphical discrimination in humans is provided. The method and apparatus provides a number of stimulus sets, each stimulus set having a target phoneme, and associated grapheme, and a number of distractor phonemes, and associated gr
6159014 Method and apparatus for training of cognitive and memory systems in humans December 12, 2000
An apparatus and method for training the cognitive and memory systems in a subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so
6120298 Uniform motivation for multiple computer-assisted training systems September 19, 2000
Computer implemented training exercises present stimuli to a user and receive responses by the user to the stimuli. The stimuli are specifically selected to challenge and improve a cognitive ability of the user, e.g., the ability to perceive and understand spoken language. As a result, t
6052512 Migration mechanism for user data from one client computer system to another April 18, 2000
A student user of a client computer system uses a teaching process to promote development of cognitive skills of the student, and a supervisor uses a second client computer to remotely monitor the progress of the student. The teaching process presents various types of stimuli to the
6019607 Method and apparatus for training of sensory and perceptual systems in LLI systems February 1, 2000
An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language
5957699 Remote computer-assisted professionally supervised teaching system September 28, 1999
A student user of a client computer system uses a teaching process to promote development of cognitive skills of the student and a supervisor uses a second client computer to remotely monitor the progress of the student. The teaching process presents various types of stimuli to the s
5927988 Method and apparatus for training of sensory and perceptual systems in LLI subjects July 27, 1999
An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language


 
 
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