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Inventor:
Peterson; Bret E.
Address:
Lafayette, CA
No. of patents:
29
Patents:




Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
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
6565359 Remote computer-implemented methods for cognitive and perceptual testing May 20, 2003
The present invention relates to a computer-implemented methods and apparatus for remote cognitive and/or perceptual testing using a computer network having a remote computer geographically separate from an administering computer. The remote cognitive and/or perceptual testing includ
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
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
6289310 Apparatus for enhancing phoneme differences according to acoustic processing profile for languag September 11, 2001
An apparatus and method for screening an individual's ability to process acoustic events is provided. The invention provides sequences (or trials) of acoustically processed target and distractor phonemes to a subject for identification. The acoustic processing includes amplitude emphasis
6280198 Remote computer implemented methods for cognitive testing August 28, 2001
The invention relates to a computer implemented method for remotely administering and monitoring cognitive tests on a person using a computer network having a remote computer and a remote administering computer. The computer-implemented method includes administering a set of baseline
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
6234965 Methods and apparatus for improving biochemical based therapy in humans May 22, 2001
A computer-implemented method for improving biochemical-based therapy, or other forms of therapy such as surgery or radiation, in a human. Using the biochemical-based therapy for discussion, the computer-implemented method may include administering, using a computer, a first stimulus/res
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
6168562 Method and apparatus for dynamically tailoring biochemical based therapy programs in human January 2, 2001
The invention relates, in one embodiment to a computer-implemented method for dynamically tailoring dosages of a biochemical compound administered to a human under a biochemical-based therapy program. The method includes administering a first plurality of stimulus exercises to the human
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
6155971 Computer implemented methods for reducing the effects of tinnitus December 5, 2000
A computer-implemented method for diagnosing and/or treating tinnitus in a human subject is disclosed. The method includes generating tonal stimuli for characterizing the intensity and frequency range of the tinnitus. The method further includes generating a set of tonal stimuli used in
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
6036496 Universal screen for language learning impaired subjects March 14, 2000
An apparatus and method for screening an individual's ability to process acoustic events is provided. The invention provides sequences (or trials) of acoustically processed target and distractor phonemes to a subject for identification. The acoustic processing includes amplitude emphasis
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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