Robert L Snow

US Patent:

56153473, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

May 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/435639

Inventors:

Lisa L. Davis - Seattle WA
Susan M. Bartalo - Palo Alto CA
James L. Mensch - San Jose CA
Mark C. Pontarelli - San Jose CA
Robert E. Snow - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 314

US Classification:

395349

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for linking GUI sliders displayed on a computer screen. A master slider and a slave slider are displayed, each including a knob and a guide. The master knob can be moved along the master guide in response to input from a user, such as with a pointing device. The movement of the slave knob of the slave slider is influenced along the slave guide based on the position and/or movement of the master knob. The slave slider can preferably be in a full slave mode or in a partial slave mode. In full slave mode, the slave knob tracks the movement of its master knob and cannot be selected directly by the user. In partial slave mode, a slave knob can be directly selected and moved by the user, but includes a limit to its movement based on the master knob's current position. Graphical indications of the limits and/or influence on the slave slider are displayed, such as half tone displays on the screen and lines indicating the limits to movement. A free mode can also be provided for a slave slider to provide the slave knob with completely independent movement from its master knob.

US Patent:

20180146914, May 31, 2018

Filed:

Jan 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/883605

Inventors:

Judy Sibille Snow - Los Altos CA, US
Robert James Snow - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 5/11
A61B 5/021

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed that comprises a sensor to detect a medical condition; a processor to evaluate the signals from the sensor; an input device and read/write medium to record cues that correspond to the various condition(s) detected by the sensor; and an audio output device to play prerecorded audio cues when a particular medical condition is detected. The audio cue provides a unique reminder message to encourage a person to take a certain action that is healthy.

US Patent:

20140147820, May 29, 2014

Filed:

Feb 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/777465

Inventors:

Judy Sibille SNOW - Los Altos CA, US
Robert James SNOW - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 24/00

US Classification:

434247

Abstract:

A process is disclosed to visually capture a person doing a set of steps for an exercise, and then to compare that person during exercise to those steps, measuring the results. Each exercise is tailored to the individual patient, rather than to an “ideal” or “generic” standard. This flexibility allows a physical therapist to optimize treatment for patients progressively, and/or to accommodate multiple physical problems in one patient. This invention can be used as a medical software product under the guidance of a physical therapist for rehabilitation exercises. It may alternatively be used as a fitness or sports training device under the guidance of a trainer or coach. By providing visual data and tracking results, it enhances communication between the physical therapist and the patient (or trainer and athlete), and optionally, the physician.

US Patent:

20140142442, May 22, 2014

Filed:

Feb 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/777423

Inventors:

Judy Sibille SNOW - Los Altos CA, US
Robert James SNOW - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 5/021
A61B 5/11

US Classification:

600485, 600300, 600587, 600595

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed that comprises a sensor to detect a medical condition; a processor to evaluate the signals from the sensor; an input device and read/write medium to record cues that correspond to the various condition(s) detected by the sensor; and an audio output device to play prerecorded audio cues when a particular medical condition is detected. The audio cue provides a unique reminder message to encourage a person to take a certain action that is healthy.