Us Navy
Lcdr, Commanding Officer
Stryker
Ee and R and D Staff Engineer
Widgi Worx Jan 1998 - May 2012
Owner
Education:
The Catholic University of America 1998 - 2001
Master of Science, Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Syracuse University 1993 - 1997
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Adrian Blanarovich - Chicago IL, US Martin Seitz - Fox River Grove IL, US
International Classification:
A63B 71/00 A61B 5/02 A61B 5/103 A61B 5/117
US Classification:
482008000, 600595000, 128903000, 600500000
Abstract:
A system is provided for measuring and communicating physical activity data in a multiple user setting. The system generally includes a transmitter for transmitting measured physical activity data. The transmitter produces an addressed signal for the measured physical activity data and transmits the addressed signal to a receiver.
System For Evaluating And Promoting Development In Persons With Severe Disabilities
Corinna E. Lathan - Wheaton MD Micheal Tracey - Arlington VA Adrian Blanarovich - Washington DC
Assignee:
The Catholic University of America - Washington DC
International Classification:
A61B 5103
US Classification:
600595
Abstract:
A novel system for augmenting human function using personal augmentation devices (PADs), controlled by physiological signals for the purpose of navigating and manipulating the external environment is provided. The system utilizes a variety of sensors connected to a data acquisition box (DAQ) to detect movement of a user. The DAQ, which is comprised of a microprocessor, will control the PAD according to the sensed user movement, thus mapping user input to user output. Controlling of the PAD provides important feedback to the user concerning manipulation of their external environment. In one embodiment, feedback concerning movement of the PAD is provided using a virtual reality system. This system allows people with severe disabilities to remotely interact with their environment using a PAD, thereby unlocking cognitive abilities, promoting curiosity, and providing sense of entitlement to explore, as well as allowing development to continue. A feature of this system is to map the users inputs with outputs as a function of feedback. Users will then be able to learn input-output mappings based on the level of their physical control.