Ronald Gene Armstrong

US Patent:

20060229914, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/403728

Inventors:

Ronald Armstrong - Pacific Palisades CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705002000

Abstract:

A method of providing support for, and monitoring of, an individual recovering from addictive behaviors, mental health issues, or other chronic health concerns comprises a multi-tiered support system for the recovering individual and monitoring the recovering individual's commitment to recovery. The basic set of activities that may be integrated into a program include: (1) periodic review sessions with a program monitor; (2) attendance at Twelve-Step meetings; (3) daily online activity reporting; (4) online educational assignments; (5) community service commitments; (6) a recreational activity undertaken by the individual; and, (7) drug and/or biological fluid testing where applicable. The daily online activity reporting feature allows for support to be provided for a person seeking support services. If the person fails to engage in the daily activity reporting, an alert notification can be triggered to allow doctors, treatment providers, friends, and/or family to provide needed support for, and increase the accountability of, the person receiving support services.

US Patent:

44729944, Sep 25, 1984

Filed:

Jul 18, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/058750

Inventors:

Ronald S. Armstrong - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G10H 318

US Classification:

84 115

Abstract:

An improved electromagnetic pickup for a stringed musical instrument includes constant magnetic field providing magnets for each of the strings adjustably aligned adjacent to each of the strings at a sound providing region of a frame of the instrument. The aligned magnets generate a magnetic flux strength and orientation for each string tailored to the particular string and its tonal characteristics. A very high frequency preamplifier subsystem having a very low impedance input is connected to the strings through shielded connectors extending to the string anchors and functions to amplify greatly the minute electrical signals induced in the plurality of strings as they vibrate when the instrument is being played.