Apparatus for controlling an implantable medical device

    公开(公告)号:US10751540B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-25

    申请号:US15407633

    申请日:2017-01-17

    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Matos

    Abstract: A system and methods of maintaining communication with a medical device for exchange of information, instructions, and programs, in a highly reliable manner. Apparatus and methods for accomplishing this task include: 1) The inclusion of a locating device in the system, in close proximity to an implanted device, but which does not drain the implanted device battery. The locating device may be implanted or external to the body. 2) The use of motion detection and global positioning system devices to locate elements within a communicating system for the medical device; 3) The assessment of received signal quality by elements of the system; 4) The use of a notification system for a device user who is moving out of range of communications; and 5) Documenting the absolute and functional integrity of instructions received by the medical device.

    Transaction choice selection apparatus and system

    公开(公告)号:US09928510B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US12714649

    申请日:2010-03-01

    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Matos

    CPC classification number: G06Q20/4014 G07C13/00

    Abstract: An apparatus and system for casting votes electronically comprises both a host server and a plurality of voting machines at various remote locations. First “user identifying information” for a plurality of potential users who are registered to use the system is pre-stored in memory, either at the host server or at a voting machine, or both. Second “user identifying information” is entered by a user of the voting machine at the time the user wishes to vote. A display on the voting machine presents to the user voting information concerning at least one voting matter for which the user is to make a voting selection. A processor in either the host server or the voting machine, or both, compares the second user identifying information entered by the user of the voting machine with the first user identifying information, if any, previously stored in memory. The user of the voting machine is authorized to make a voting selection on the voting matter if the first and second user identifying information relating to this user are substantially similar. When a voting selection is made by an authorized user of the voting machine, the processor in the host server counts it as a vote. In this way, only users authorized to cast a vote are allowed to vote and the voting selections from all such authorized users who cast a vote are counted.

    Secure smartphone-operated locking device
    17.
    发明授权
    Secure smartphone-operated locking device 有权
    安全智能手机锁定装置

    公开(公告)号:US09222740B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-29

    申请号:US14511222

    申请日:2014-10-10

    Abstract: A battery-powered trigger-locking device, which is configured to be disposed on a gun with a trigger for firing, includes a data receiver, a data memory and a logic device for determining whether data received by the receiver is the same, or substantially the same, as data stored in the memory. If a data match is indicated, the logic device causes an electromagnetic device to move a trigger-locking member to an unlocked position, permitting the gun to be fired. A separate electronic gun key is provided to transmit gun unlock data to the data receiver of the trigger-locking device. This gun unlock data may be a password, a long pseudo-random number or biologic data identifying the gun owner or some other person who is licensed or otherwise authorized to fire the gun.

    Abstract translation: 一种电池供电的触发器锁定装置,其被配置为设置在具有用于触发的触发器的枪上,包括数据接收器,数据存储器和用于确定接收器接收的数据是否相同的逻辑装置,或者基本上 与存储在存储器中的数据相同。 如果指示数据匹配,则逻辑装置使得电磁装置将触发器锁定构件移动到解锁位置,从而允许枪被击发。 提供单独的电子枪键以将枪解锁数据传送到触发器锁定装置的数据接收器。 该枪解锁数据可以是密码,长的伪随机数或生物数据,用于识别枪支所有人或其他被许可或以其他方式授权枪射击的其他人。

    Controlling a personal medical device
    18.
    发明授权
    Controlling a personal medical device 有权
    控制个人医疗器械

    公开(公告)号:US08655450B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US12763949

    申请日:2010-04-20

    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Matos

    Abstract: Medical monitoring and treatment apparatus, which is controlled by a plurality of control sources, includes a “personal medical device” (PMD) or an “implantable medical device” (IMD), respectively carried by, or implanted in, a patient. The PMD/IMD is alternatively self-controlled or controlled by one or more local external control stations, at or near the location of the patient, and/or one or more remote external control stations, remote from the patient. Either or both of the local and remote stations may be operated by a person, such as the patient, a patient facilitator and/or a medical professional, or the stations may operate automatically. Since the device is controlled by multiple sources, hierarchies are used to select the source of control.

    Abstract translation: 由多个控制源控制的医疗监视和治疗装置包括分别由患者携带或植入患者的“个人医疗装置”(PMD)或“可植入医疗装置”(IMD)。 PMD / IMD可选地由一个或多个本地外部控制站自身控制或由患者位置处或附近控制,和/或远离患者的一个或多个远程外部控制站。 本地和远程站中的任一者或两者可以由诸如患者,患者辅导员和/或医疗专业人员的人操作,或者站可以自动操作。 由于设备由多个源控制,因此层次结构用于选择控制源。

    Method and apparatus for treating fuel to temporarily reduce its combustibility
    19.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for treating fuel to temporarily reduce its combustibility 有权
    用于处理燃料以暂时降低其可燃性的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08042771B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-25

    申请号:US11805963

    申请日:2007-05-25

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating fuel to temporarily reduce its combustibility, and thereafter restore its combustibility. As used in an aircraft, the method comprises the following steps: (a) treating aircraft engine fuel to substantially reduce its combustibility in open air; (b) carrying the treated fuel in a fuel tank of an aircraft; (c) increasing the combustibility of a portion of the treated fuel, as needed by the aircraft engine; and (d) supplying the increased restored combustibility fuel to the aircraft engine. Using this method, the preponderance of the fuel on board the aircraft is maintained at low combustibility for safety.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理燃料以暂时降低其可燃性的方法和装置,然后恢复其可燃性。 如在飞行器中使用的,该方法包括以下步骤:(a)处理飞机发动机燃料以显着降低其在露天的可燃性; (b)将经处理的燃料运载在飞机的燃料箱内; (c)根据飞机发动机的需要增加处理过的燃料的一部分的可燃性; 和(d)向飞机发动机提供增加的恢复的可燃性燃料。 使用这种方法,飞机上燃料的优势维持在低可燃性以确保安全。

    Method and apparatus for disabling pilot control of a hijacked aircraft
    20.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for disabling pilot control of a hijacked aircraft 有权
    一种用于禁用被劫持的飞机的飞行员控制的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07837143B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US11373712

    申请日:2006-03-10

    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Matos

    CPC classification number: B64C13/24 B64D45/0015 B64D2045/0055

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for disabling on-board pilot operation of an aircraft and transferring aircraft operation to an alternate source of control. The aircraft has at least one manually actuated control device for controlling at least one mechanical actuator, with the actuator causing movement of an aircraft attitude control surface or an aircraft engine throttle. The control device is mechanically connected to the actuator(s). The alternate source of control may be one or more of an autopilot, a flight control system and an off-aircraft human pilot. The method and apparatus for disabling on-board pilot operation provides for (a) receiving a signal indicative of an emergency condition requiring the disabling of on-board pilot control of the aircraft; (b) disconnecting the one or more control devices from their respective actuator(s) in response to the receipt of the emergency condition signal; and (c) connecting the actuator(s) to the alternate source of control.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于禁止飞行器的机载飞行员操作并将飞行器操作转移到替代的控制源的方法和装置。 飞行器具有至少一个手动致动的控制装置,用于控制至少一个机械致动器,致动器引起飞机姿态控制表面或飞行器发动机节气门的运动。 控制装置机械地连接到致动器。 替代的控制源可以是自动驾驶仪,飞行控制系统和非飞行人类飞行员中的一个或多个。 用于禁用车载导频操作的方法和装置提供(a)接收指示需要禁用飞机的机载飞行员控制的紧急情况的信号; (b)响应于接收到紧急情况信号而将一个或多个控制装置与它们各自的致动器断开连接; 和(c)将致动器连接到替代的控制源。

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