Joseph T Colombo

US Patent:

7079888, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

Mar 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/387070

Inventors:

Harry Oung - Philadelphia PA, US
Joseph Colombo - Richboro PA, US

Assignee:

Ansar, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61B 5/0402

US Classification:

600513

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of the autonomic nervous systems using non-stationary spectral analysis of both heart rate and respiratory signals. Continuous wavelet transformation is used in real-time so that the dynamic interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system can be independently monitored in the frequency domain. The method in accordance with the present invention allows spectral analysis, formerly limited to the study of stationary data, to be applied to time-varying biological data such as heart rate variability and respiratory activity. In addition, the same techniques are used to monitor other biological or physiological data, including blood pressure.

US Patent:

7529579, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Jul 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/178714

Inventors:

Joseph Colombo - Richboro PA, US
Robert G. Welch - Media PA, US
Benhur Aysin - Bensalem PA, US

Assignee:

Ansar, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61B 5/0402

US Classification:

600513

Abstract:

The present invention is a method and apparatus for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of the autonomic nervous systems. The present invention allows for monitoring of the autonomic nervous system using spectral analysis of both heart rate and respiratory signals. A preferred embodiment uses short-time Fourier transform (STFT) with a novel modified Bartlett windowing scheme in real-time so that the dynamic interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system can be independently monitored. In addition, a preferred embodiment of the present invention uses the same techniques to monitor other biological or physiological data, including continuous blood pressure.

US Patent:

20130274616, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Nov 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/667769

Inventors:

THE ANSAR GROUP INC. - , US
Joseph Colombo - Richboro PA, US
Robert Welch - Media PA, US

Assignee:

THE ANSAR GROUP INC. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 5/0456
A61B 5/04
A61B 5/0205

US Classification:

600484

Abstract:

The invention presents a method for deriving respiratory data from single lead ECG recordings for monitoring the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems independently and simultaneously. The ECG derived respiration for ANS monitoring devices generally includes a method for non-invasive monitoring of the respiratory activity for the assessment of the parasympathetic and sympathetic (P&S) branches of the autonomic nervous system. The EDR signal is used to analyze and assess the individual activities of, and interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS. The present invention applies a QRS peak detection algorithm to ECG signal. The peak amplitudes and respective time locations are then used to generate the respiration signal. The EDR provides an approximate but reliable estimate of the respiratory activity. The utility of the algorithm is tested for the P&S monitoring for the various tasks such as Normal Breathing (Baseline), Deep Breathing, Valsalva Maneuvers, and Standing, as well as for normal subjects, and ill and geriatric patients.

US Patent:

50219820, Jun 4, 1991

Filed:

Dec 28, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/291290

Inventors:

Richard J. Crosbie - Langhorne PA
Joseph Colombo - Newtown PA

Assignee:

Veda Incorporated - Warminster PA

International Classification:

G09B 908

US Classification:

364578

Abstract:

A process for controlling a gimballed motion base system substantially duplicating pilot perceptions in a simulated aircraft. The process includes: a subprocess accounting for an effect of yaw on a motion base arm, a full-G bias function and a limited-G bias function, a low-G bias function, improved computation of pitch and roll gimbal commands to negate artifacts, a negative-G algorithm, allowing various yaw gimbal positions, allowing various cockpit orientations, and a yaw gimbal control process. A perceptual model based on emperically observed human response data predicts perceived pitch, roll, and yaw, and accounts for the fact that a Gy component of linear acceleration affects both roll and yaw perception.

US Patent:

59614463, Oct 5, 1999

Filed:

Aug 2, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/691507

Inventors:

Alexander S Beller - Newtown Square PA
Joseph Colombo - Newtown PA
Adrien J Hribar - Langhorne PA
Ilene K Warner - Broomall PA
Frank Fabian - Kintnersville PA
Michael E Mocenter - Dresher PA

Assignee:

Tevital Incorporated - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600300

Abstract:

A teleconferencing system uses video conferencing between a nurse station and a patient station to deliver medical care. The patient station is programmed to contain customized instructions concerning medications, procedures, or visitations that were placed there by the nurse. The customized audio, video and text information transforms the patient station into a highly personalized information source which can be reviewed by the patient when the unit is off line. Medical procedures and medications are also programmed into the patient station by the nurse to remind the patient of all scheduled events, including visitations. A record of medical compliance is stored in the patient station, which record is uploaded to the nurse station and compared to the original event schedule. In such manner, the patient station is an intelligent personal medical assistant, programmed by the nurse to provide customized reminders and information necessary for the efficient management of the patient's illness. The patient station is easy to use, including only four large buttons which are re-definable by notations on a video screen, and, for the convenience of the patient, the video camera at the patient station is remotely controlled by the nurse to obtain the desired view without requiring that the patient move.

US Patent:

53532422, Oct 4, 1994

Filed:

Jun 3, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/709058

Inventors:

Richard J. Crosbie - Langhorne PA
Joseph Colombo - Newtown PA
W. Graham Tasman - Philadelphia PA

Assignee:

Veda Incorporated - Warminster PA

International Classification:

G09B 908

US Classification:

364578

Abstract:

A process for controlling a gimballed motion base system substantially duplicating operator perceptions in a simulated vehicle. Such vehicles may include but not be limited to, aircraft, automobiles, boats, roller coasters, bob sleds, and futuristic space vehicles. The process includes: a subprocess accounting for an effect of yaw on a motion base arm, a full-G bias function and a limited-G bias function, a low-G bias function, improved computation of pitch and roll gimbal commands to negate artifacts, a negative-G process, allowing various yaw gimbal positions, allowing various cockpit orientations, and a yaw gimbal control process. A perceptual model based on empirically observed human response data predicts perceived pitch, roll, and yaw, and accounts for the fact that a Gy component of linear acceleration affects both roll and yaw perception.

US Patent:

46676783, May 26, 1987

Filed:

Aug 28, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/770044

Inventors:

Richard J. Crosbie - Langhorne PA
Joseph Colombo - Rochester NY
J. Wallace Grant - Blacksburg VA

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

A61B 1000

US Classification:

128663

Abstract:

A arterial blood velocity-to-volume flow rate converter, including a pair of function generators a computer, and a multiplier, is incorporated within a system to objectively measure by non-invasive means the blood volume flow rate to the head of an occupant in a rapidly accelerating vehicle, and take corrective measures to stabilize the vehicle when that flow falls below a preselected lower limit for a predetermined length of time. A conventional ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter determines the blood velocity, subsequently feeding a representative signal to pressure function generator. The output therefrom is then fed to a cross-sectional area signal generator which determines the time-varying area of the artery, a signal representing such being fed to the multiplier along with the velocity signal to compute the flow. When that flow falls below a pre-selected lower limit for a predetermined length of time as determined by a comparator and timer, a command signal is sent to override circuitry to stablize the vehicle.