公开(公告)号：US20060025990A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10900736

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Pratik Desai

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Pratik Desai

IPC: G10L11/04

CPC classification number: G10L19/09

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (300) and system (100) for improving voice quality of a vocoder (138, 158). The method includes the steps of monitoring (312) a pitch of a voice signal (400) at a transmitting unit (110); when the pitch of the voice signal reaches a predetermined threshold (840), shifting (326) the pitch of the voice signal to at least a portion of a predetermined range (810); transmitting (338) the pitch-shifted voice signal to a receiving unit (112); and at the receiving unit, reshifting (342) the pitch-shifted voice signal to a level that compensates the step of shifting the pitch of the voice signal at the transmitting unit.

公开(公告)号：US09452022B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US12982944

申请日：2010-12-31

Applicant: Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot

Inventor： Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B8/58 ,  A61B2034/2048 ,  A61B2034/2063

Abstract: A disposable tool suitable for use in orthopedic alignment that registers points of interest on a first and second bone and transmits location data related to the points of interest to the sensor to assess orthopedic alignment with the points of interest. A display can report and visually display alignment information in real-time.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于矫形对准的一次性工具，其在第一和第二骨上记录兴趣点，并将与感兴趣点相关的位置数据传送到传感器，以评估与感兴趣点的整形外科对准。 显示器可以实时报告和可视地显示对齐信息。

公开(公告)号：US09141254B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US12900878

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  A61B19/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  A61B17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B2017/00207 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2034/2048 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2034/2068 ,  A61B2034/254 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A navigation system is provided to direct control of a user interface work-flow during a procedure. Such a need can arise in sterile environments were touchless interaction is preferable over physical contact. The system includes a wand and receiver for controlling a pagination and parameter entry of the work-flow, a processor to compare wand movement profiles, a clock for limiting a time window between the comparison, and a controller for activating a user interface control in the workflow when a wand movement profile or gesture is recognized. The comparison can be based on the wand's direction, orientation and movement to and from various locations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供导航系统以在过程期间直接控制用户界面工作流程。 在无菌环境中可能出现这种需要，因为无接触的相互作用优于物理接触。 该系统包括用于控制工作流的分页和参数输入的控制棒和接收器，用于比较棒和移动简档的处理器，用于限制比较之间的时间窗口的时钟和用于激活用户界面控制的控制器 当识别出魔杖运动曲线或手势时的工作流程。 比较可以基于魔杖的方向，方向和往来于各地的移动。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09011448B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US12901094

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

Inventor： Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

IPC: A61F2/46 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B8/58 ,  A61B2034/2048 ,  A61B2034/2063

Abstract: A low-cost and compact electronic device toolset is provided for orthopedic assisted navigation. The toolset comprises wireless sensorized devices that communicate directly with one another. A computer workstation is an optional component for further visualization. The sensorized devices are constructed with low-cost transducers and are self-powered. The toolset is disposable and incurs less hospital maintenance and overhead. As one example, the toolset reports anatomical alignment during a surgical workflow procedure. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 为矫形辅助导航提供了一种低成本且紧凑的电子设备工具集。 该工具集包括彼此直接通信的无线传感器件。 计算机工作站是用于进一步可视化的可选组件。 传感器件由低成本传感器构成，并且是自供电的。 该工具集是一次性的，并且减少医院维护和开销。 作为一个示例，工具集在手术工作流程中报告解剖学对准。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08904312B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US11936777

申请日：2007-11-07

Applicant: Marc Boillot

Inventor： Marc Boillot

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0304

Abstract: A touchless sensor device (110) for touchless signing and recognition is provided. The sensor device can include a recognition engine (114) for recognizing at least one finger sign (140), and a controller (120) for composing a text from the recognized at least one finger sign and providing predictive texting. A recognized pattern can be an alphanumeric character or a finger gesture. The controller can generate a trace (145) from the finger sign. The trace can include spatio-temporal information (153) that is characteristic to a touchless writing style. The controller can provide text messaging services, email composition services, biometric identification services, phone dialing, and navigation entry services through touchless finger signing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于无接触式签名和识别的无接触传感器装置（110）。 传感器装置可以包括用于识别至少一个手指符号（140）的识别引擎（114）和用于从所识别的至少一个手指符号组成文本并提供预测性发短信的控制器（120）。 识别的图案可以是字母数字字符或手指手势。 控制器可以从手指号生成痕迹（145）。 痕迹可以包括无接触写作风格特征的时空信息（153）。 控制器可以通过无触点手指签名提供文本消息服务，电子邮件组合服务，生物识别服务，电话拨号和导航入口服务。

公开(公告)号：US08864686B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US12853987

申请日：2010-08-10

Applicant: Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

Inventor： Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh

IPC: G01S1/72 ,  G01S1/80 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B8/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A system and method is provided for resolving a pivot point via touchless interaction. It applies to situations where one end of a rigid object is inaccessible but remains stationary at a pivot point, while the other end is free to move and is accessible to an input pointing device. As an example, the rigid object can be a leg bone where the proximal end is at the hip joint and the distal end is at the knee. The system comprises a wand and a receiver that are spatially configurable to touchlessly locate the pivot point without contact. The receiver tracks a relative displacement of the wand and geometrically resolves the location of the pivot point by a spherical mapping. The system can use a combination of ultrasonic sensing and/or accelerometer measurements. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过无接触交互来解析枢轴点的系统和方法。 它适用于刚性物体的一端不可接近但在枢转点处保持静止的情况，而另一端可自由移动并且可由输入指示装置访问。 作为示例，刚性物体可以是腿骨，其中近端在髋关节处并且远端处于膝盖。 该系统包括可空间配置的魔杖和接收器，以无接触地定位枢轴点。 接收器跟踪杆的相对位移并且几何地通过球面映射来解析枢轴点的位置。 该系统可以使用超声波感测和/或加速度计测量的组合。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140081644A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14087056

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: John Usher ,  Steve Goldstein ,  Marc Boillot

Inventor： John Usher ,  Steve Goldstein ,  Marc Boillot

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G10L19/00 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/08 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L19/00 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R25/50

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method and device for voice operated control. The method can include measuring a first sound received from a first microphone, measuring a second sound received from a second microphone, detecting a spoken voice based on an analysis of measurements taken at the first and second microphone, mixing the first sound and the second sound to produce a mixed signal, and controlling the production of the mixed signal based on one or more aspects of the spoken voice.

Abstract translation: 至少一个示例性实施例涉及用于语音操作控制的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括测量从第一麦克风接收的第一声音，测量从第二麦克风接收的第二声音，基于在第一麦克风和第二麦克风进行的测量分析来检测口语声音，混合第一声音和第二声音 以产生混合信号，并且基于口语的一个或多个方面控制混合信号的产生。

公开(公告)号：US08494805B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13185889

申请日：2011-07-19

Applicant: Martin Roche ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot ,  Carlos Gil

Inventor： Martin Roche ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot ,  Carlos Gil

IPC: G01B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3983

Abstract: A method for determining orthopedic alignment is provided. The method includes monitoring a first and second sequence of signals transmitted from the first device to a second device, estimating a location of the first device from sensory measurements of the signals at respective sensors on the second device, calculating a set of phase differences, weighting a difference of an expected location and estimated location of the first device with the set of phase differences to produce a relative displacement, and reporting a position of an orthopedic instrument coupled to the first device based on the relative displacement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定整形外科对准的方法。 该方法包括监测从第一设备发送到第二设备的第一和第二信号序列，从第二设备上各个传感器处的信号的感觉测量估计第一设备的位置，计算一组相位差，加权 第一装置的预期位置和估计位置与该相位差的差异以产生相对位移，以及基于相对位移报告耦合到第一装置的整形外科器械的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130079679A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13243362

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Marc Stein

Inventor： Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Marc Stein

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B17/56

CPC classification number: A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1071 ,  A61B5/4566 ,  A61B5/686 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/30011 ,  A61F2002/3085 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2310/00023

Abstract: A load balance and alignment system is provided to assess load forces on the vertebra in conjunction with overall spinal alignment. The system includes a spine instrument having an electronic assembly and a sensorized head. The sensorized head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI is therewith provided to show where the spine instrument is positioned relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vertebral space. The system can report optimal prosthetic size and placement in view of the sensed load and location parameters including optional orientation, rotation and insertion angle along a determined insert trajectory.

Abstract translation: 提供负载平衡和对准系统以评估椎骨上的负荷力与整体脊柱对准。 该系统包括具有电子组件和传感头的脊柱仪器。 传感头可插入椎骨和报告椎体条件如力，压力，方位和边缘负荷之间。 因此，提供了GUI，以便当仪器被放置在脊椎间隙中时，显示脊柱仪器相对于椎体位于何处。 鉴于感测的负载和位置参数，系统可以报告最佳的假体尺寸和位置，包括沿着确定的插入轨迹的可选取向，旋转和插入角度。

公开(公告)号：US20120330367A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13527010

申请日：2012-06-19

Applicant: Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Carlos Gil

Inventor： Martin Roche ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Carlos Gil

IPC: A61B17/56

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B17/155 ,  A61B17/157 ,  A61B2034/2048 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2034/254 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/067

Abstract: A configurable check and balance system is provided to assess and report orthopedic measurements, including bone cut angles, trial inserts, extension gaps and prosthetic fit. The system can be configured for cut-check, trial-check, alignment and balance, dynamic distraction, and prosthetic trial fit. The measurements can be provided with respect to an anatomical coordinate system defined according to a positioning of a sensorized mechanical plate with respect to one or more referenced anatomical landmarks. In one example, the cut-check provides measurement of varus/valgus angle and anterior/posterior slope for distal femur cuts and proximal tibia cuts. The cut-check permits a surgeon to check bone cuts made by mechanical jigs, guides or patient specific implants (PSI). It also provides distance measurements. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供可配置的检查和平衡系统来评估和报告矫形测量，包括骨切割角度，试验插入物，延伸间隙和假体适合度。 该系统可以配置为切割检查，试验，对齐和平衡，动态分心和假体试验。 可以相对于根据传感机械板相对于一个或多个参考解剖标志的定位而定义的解剖坐标系提供测量。 在一个示例中，切割检查提供了内翻/外翻角度和前/后坡度的测量，用于远端股骨切口和近端胫骨切口。 切割检查允许外科医生检查由机械夹具，导向器或患者特异性植入物（PSI）制成的骨切割。 它还提供距离测量。 还公开了其他实施例。