DR. JOSEPH A SANDFORD, PH D
Psychologist at Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA
License number
Virginia 0810001756
Category
Psychologist
Type
Psychologist
Address
Address
727 Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA 23235
Phone
(804) 320-0158
(804) 320-0242 (Fax)
(804) 320-0242 (Fax)
Professional information
Owner, Braintrain, Inc.
Position:
Owner at BrainTrain, Inc.
Location:
Richmond, Virginia Area
Industry:
Computer Software
Work:
BrainTrain, Inc.
since Jan 1989
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Owner
Dr. Joseph A Sandford, Richmond VA - PHD
Specialties:
Psychology
Address:
727 Twinridge Ln, Richmond 23235
(804) 320-0158 (Phone), (804) 320-0242 (Fax)
(804) 320-0158 (Phone), (804) 320-0242 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Method To Improve Neurofeedback Training Using A Reinforcement System Of Computerized Game-Like Cognitive Or Entertainment-Based Training Activities
US Patent:
2009006, Mar 12, 2009
Filed:
Sep 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/206083
Inventors:
Joseph A. Sandford - Richmond VA, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/0482
US Classification:
600545, 600544
Abstract:
This invention consists of a neurofeedback training system that utilizes EEG activity based goals to help motivate trainees to learn to produce and sustain desirable EEG activity by enabling them to earn “game play” time. The method provides positive behavioral reinforcement to trainees by rewarding them with the opportunity to begin or continue to participate in computer game-like or entertainment-based training activities (e.g., video games, educational games, movies, music or computerized cognitive training exercises) whenever the specified EEG activity goals are achieved and maintained for a set time period. The method also provides, in one embodiment, negative reinforcement in the form of the loss of game play or entertainment opportunities whenever the specified EEG activity goals are not achieved or maintained for a specified time interval. The subject method provides simultaneous real-time, concurrent visual, auditory and/or quantitative informational feedback during the game-like computer play or entertainment that puts the trainees “in charge” so that they can win or lose game play time based on their ability to produce the specified brainwave activity that is being reinforced. The purpose of this method is to help trainees learn to maintain desirable, alert mental states associated with successful cognitive and emotional functioning during neurofeedback training exercises and during any life activity requiring active mental engagement.
Artifact Detection And Correction System For Electroencephalograph Neurofeedback Training Methodology
US Patent:
2009006, Mar 5, 2009
Filed:
Aug 27, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/198972
Inventors:
JOSEPH A. SANDFORD - Richmond VA, US
Assignee:
Brain Train - Richmond VA
International Classification:
A61B 5/0476
US Classification:
600544
Abstract:
The method for simultaneously and concurrently identifying and quantifying a wide variety of types of facial electromyographic (EMG) and eye movement electrooculargraphic (EOG) activity, which naturally contaminate electroencephalographic (EEG) waveforms in order to significantly improve the accuracy of the calculation in real-time of the amplitude and/or coherence of any brainwave activity for any chosen frequency bandwidth for any number of electrode placements. This multi-level, widely or universally applicable, pre-defined pattern recognition artifact detection and correction system provides a method for enhancing EEG biofeedback training by detecting and eliminating any brief, contaminated epoch of EEG activity from being included in the calculation and analysis of the EEG signal. The method and apparatus disclosed herein make it possible to provide without any interruption visual, auditory and/or tactile feedback of a “true” EEG signal that through operant conditioning learning principles enables individuals to more quickly and easily learn to control their brainwave activity using neurofeedback.