Tell Me No More Lies…Or Else!

By Heather Faucher | Posted on August 27, 2009 | Filed Under Patents 

The USPTO has awarded National Institute for Truth Verification (NITV) founder Charles Humble a second patent for his CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) II.  The CVSA II accurately measures voice patterns for stress levels and then rates the person being tested as having “No Deception Indicated” or “Deception Indicated.”  Just what makes this device superior to polygraph testing in certain situations?  Several aspects.

Firstly, the embedded software–which runs on a laptop computer–can be used to test live conversations, telephone conversations, or even recorded audio files.  Also, with the new algorithm, Humble claims that “recorded audio is just as good as live audio.”  And more than 1,800 federal and local law enforcement agencies, not to mention the U.S. military, recognize its value for helping catch criminals and use the CVSA II already.

A second benefit to the CVSA II is the fact it has a reported accuracy rating of greater than 96 percent.  And since it allows for real-time or post-interview analysis and an evaluation of the entire exam, it does away with potential bias during the exam process.

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Times Not So Tough for Trademarks and Copyrights

By Heather Faucher | Posted on May 20, 2009 | Filed Under Copyrights, Trademarks 

Times are certainly tough for most Americans these days. The rising costs of fuel and basic necessities along with the financial crisis and rampant layoffs sweeping across the nation…well, it’s no wonder companies and individuals alike are tightening their belts. One sector which seems to be holding its own, however, is the Intellectual Property field. Trademarks and copyrights especially appear to be growing as trademark owners continue protecting and enforcing their brands. Trademark litigation seems to be moving forward at a steady clip, and the number of copyrights being filed annually actually exceeds the filing of trademarks. Read more

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