# US 10,482,778 B2 · Shape and signal adjustable motion simulation system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,482,778 B2 - Document ID: US10482778B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/400,191 - Filed: 2017-01-06 - Published: 2017-07-13 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2016-01-07 - Assignees: Senaptec LLC - Applicants: Senaptec LLC - Inventors: Herbert Yoo; Joseph Bingold - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10482778B2 ## CPC - G09B 5/02: with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip - A61B 3/032: Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors (A61B3/036 takes precedence) - F21S 4/22: flexible or deformable, e.g. into a curved shape - F21S 10/00: Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect - F21V 23/003: {the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array} - F21V 23/0407: {for flashing} - G09B 9/00: Simulators for teaching or training purposes (for the use of weapons F41; computing aspects G06; {protocols for games, networked simulations or virtual reality H04L67/131}) - G09B 19/003: {Repetitive work cycles; Sequence of movements} - A61B 3/028: for testing visual acuity; for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters - A61B 3/0325: {provided with red and green targets} - A61B 3/08: for testing binocular or stereoscopic vision, e.g. strabismus - A61B 3/09: for testing accommodation - G09B: EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS (devices for psychotechnics or for testing reaction times A61B5/16; games, sports, amusements A63; projectors, projector screens G03B) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A device that simulates motion used for training and testing accommodation, vergence, and dynamic visual acuity is provided. The device includes an apparatus having plurality of light sources that can be adjusted in color and luminance disposed on a flexible substrate that can be adjusted to adjust the path and signal to simulate motion of an object. The device can include a controller that includes a processor to provide pre-determined, customizable, or random timing, location, and sequence of the motion presentation. The user response to the simulated motion can be collected, processed, and transmitted by the controller. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for training and/or testing an individual's visual, oculomotor, or sensorimotor abilities that comprises: an apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources provided on a first side of a flexible substrate; an actuator configured to be at least electrically connected to the apparatus to activate each of the plurality of light sources from which light is emitted that is visible to an individual; a response input device that receives a response input from the individual, the response input made in response to emitted light from one or more of the plurality of light sources, wherein the response input device comprises a manually operable button; and a controller in communication with the actuator and the response input device, wherein the controller controls at least one of a sequence, color, and luminance of each of the plurality of light sources, receives the response input, and electronically collects data in an electronic format for further processing, wherein the plurality of light sources provide a visual impression of a straight or curved path of motion simulation by progressively activating individual lights on the flexible substrate. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1 wherein the controller further comprises an input device and a display, wherein results of the processing are visibly displayed on the display. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1 wherein the controller is in communication with a computer comprising: a data storage device that receives input instructions; and a processor configured to execute the input instructions to direct the controller. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the flexible substrate is elongated. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the flexible substrate can be adjusted to simulate a desired motion path. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein the flexible substrate is adjusted to simulate a) a parabolic path of a thrown object or b) a deflected path of a bounced object. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the response input device is continuously in electrical communication with the actuator from a time prior to when the individual applies the response input to the response input device to when the individual applies the response input to the response input device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, further comprising a computer device separate from the controller, wherein the computer device receives the data from the controller. ### Claim 9 A method for testing or training an individual's visual, oculomotor, or sensorimotor abilities comprising: providing an individual with an apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources disposed on a first side of a flexible substrate; providing a user response input device, wherein the user response input device comprises a manually operable button; activating one or more light sources in a temporal manner via an actuator, wherein the plurality of light sources provide a visual impression of a straight or curved path of motion simulation by progressively activating individual lights on the flexible substrate; receiving an input from the individual on the user response input device and the receiving the input comprises the individual manually actuating the manually operable button, processing the input and comparing the input with one or more previous inputs; and visually displaying results of the processing. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9 further comprising transmitting the input to a computer comprising a processor configured to compare the input with the one or more previous inputs. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10 further comprising visually displaying recommended training based on a comparison of the input with the one more previous inputs. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, wherein the flexible substrate is elongated. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, further comprising adjusting the flexible substrate to simulate a desired motion path. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method according to claim 13, wherein the adjusting comprises adjusting the flexible substrate to simulate a) a parabolic path of a thrown object or b) a deflected path of a bounced object. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, wherein the user response input device is in continuous electrical communication with the actuator from a time prior to when the individual applies the input to the user response input device to a time of receiving the input from the individual on the user response input device. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, wherein the visually displaying results of the processing is performed on a device that is physically separate from a structure that performs the processing. ### Claim 17 A system for training and/or testing an individual's visual, oculomotor, or sensorimotor abilities that comprises: an apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources provided on a first side of a flexible substrate; an actuator configured to be at least electrically connected to the apparatus to activate each of the plurality of light sources from which light is emitted that is visible to an individual; a response input device that receives a response input from the individual, the response input made in response to emitted light from one or more of the plurality of light sources, wherein the response input device comprises a touch sensor associated with one of the plurality of light sources; and a controller in communication with the actuator and the response input device, wherein the controller controls at least one of a sequence, color, and luminance of each of the plurality of light sources, receives the response input, and electronically collects data in an electronic format for further processing, wherein the plurality of light sources provide a visual impression of a straight or curved path of motion simulation by progressively activating individual lights on the flexible substrate. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein the controller further comprises an input device and a display to display results of the further processing. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein the controller is in communication with a computer comprising: a data storage device that receives input instructions; and a processor configured to execute the input instructions to direct the controller. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein the flexible substrate is elongated. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein the flexible substrate can be adjusted to simulate a desired motion path. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The system according to claim 21, wherein the flexible substrate is adjusted to simulate a) a parabolic path of a thrown object or b) a deflected path of a bounced object. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein the response input device is continuously in electrical communication with the actuator from a time prior to when the individual applies the response input to the response input device to when the individual applies the response input to the response input device. ### Claim 24 A method for testing or training an individual's visual, oculomotor, or sensorimotor abilities comprising: providing an individual with an apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources disposed on a first side of a flexible substrate; providing a user response input device, wherein the user response input device comprises a touch sensor associated with one of the plurality of light sources; activating one or more light sources in a temporal manner via an actuator, wherein the plurality of light sources provide a visual impression of a straight or curved path of motion simulation by progressively activating individual lights on the flexible substrate; receiving an input from the individual on the user response input device and the receiving the input comprises the individual manually actuating the touch sensor, processing the input and comparing the input with one or more previous inputs; and visually displaying results of the processing. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The method of claim 24 further comprising transmitting the input to a computer comprising a processor configured to compare the input with the one or more previous inputs. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The method of claim 25 further comprising visually displaying recommended training based on the comparing. ### Claim 27 (depends on 24) The method according to claim 24, wherein the flexible substrate is elongated. ### Claim 28 (depends on 24) The method according to claim 24, further comprising adjusting the flexible substrate to simulate a desired motion path. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The method according to claim 28, wherein the adjusting comprises adjusting the flexible substrate to simulate a) a parabolic path of a thrown object or b) a deflected path of a bounced object. ### Claim 30 (depends on 24) The method according to claim 24, wherein the user response input device is in continuous electrical communication with the actuator from a time prior to when the individual applies the input to the user response input device to a time of receiving the input from the individual on the user response input device. ### Claim 31 (depends on 24) The method according to claim 24, wherein the visually displaying results of the processing is performed on a device that is physically separate from a structure that performs the processing.