Patents by Inventor Daniel Aminzade
Daniel Aminzade has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10721589Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 10437882Abstract: Methods and devices for initiating a search of an object are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving video data recorded by a camera on a wearable computing device, where the video data comprises at least a first frame and a second frame. The method further includes, based on the video data, detecting an area in the first frame that is at least partially bounded by a pointing device and, based on the video data, detecting in the second frame that the area is at least partially occluded by the pointing device. The method still further includes initiating a search on the area.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Thad Eugene Starner, Irfan Essa, Hayes Solos Raffle, Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20190158981Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 10194271Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20180181197Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Eric Teller, Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 9939896Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Eric Teller, Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20170238138Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 9647887Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20160320838Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Eric Teller, Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 9423870Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Eric Teller, Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 9162107Abstract: Media components can be ranked based on their influence on athletic performance. A score can be computed for a media component based on an individual's athletic performance during output of that media item in comparison with the individual's athletic performance during the output of different media items, or in the absence of any media items. The score can be used to establish an overall total score for the media component by comparing the score to one or more scores received from other individuals for the same media component. The overall total score can be used to compute a ranking for the media component by comparing the media component's overall total score with the overall total score for one or more other media components.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20150242414Abstract: Methods and devices for initiating a search of an object are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving video data recorded by a camera on a wearable computing device, where the video data comprises at least a first frame and a second frame. The method further includes, based on the video data, detecting an area in the first frame that is at least partially bounded by a pointing device and, based on the video data, detecting in the second frame that the area is at least partially occluded by the pointing device. The method still further includes initiating a search on the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Thad Eugene Starner, Irfan Essa, Hayes Solos Raffle, Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20150180716Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is not being worn. Responsive to receiving the indication that the wearable computing device is being not being worn, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from an increased access mode to a reduced access mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 9052804Abstract: Methods and devices for initiating a search of an object are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving video data recorded by a camera on a wearable computing device, where the video data comprises at least a first frame and a second frame. The method further includes, based on the video data, detecting an area in the first frame that is at least partially bounded by a pointing device and, based on the video data, detecting in the second frame that the area is at least partially occluded by the pointing device. The method still further includes initiating a search on the area.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Thad Eugene Starner, Irfan Essa, Hayes Solos Raffle, Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20150138333Abstract: An anthropomorphic device, perhaps in the form factor of a doll or toy, may be configured to control one or more media devices. Upon reception or a detection of a social cue, such as movement and/or a spoken word or phrase, the anthropomorphic device may aim its gaze at the source of the social cue. In response to receiving a voice command, the anthropomorphic device may interpret the voice command and map it to a media device command. Then, the anthropomorphic device may transmit the media device command to a media device, instructing the media device to change state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Richard Wayne DeVaul, Daniel Aminzade
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Patent number: 8976965Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is being worn. In some examples, one or both of the devices can be operable to determine that the devices are within a threshold distance of each other. Responsive to receiving the indications that the wearable computing device is being worn and the devices are within the threshold distance of each other, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from a reduced access mode to an increased access mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20150039880Abstract: A system can include a mobile computing device and a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device can include a sensor that outputs an indication that the wearable computing device is being worn. In some examples, one or both of the devices can be operable to determine that the devices are within a threshold distance of each other. Responsive to receiving the indications that the wearable computing device is being worn and the devices are within the threshold distance of each other, one or both of the devices can be operable to change an access mode of computing environment provided by the respective device from a reduced access mode to an increased access mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventor: Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20140358971Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate generally to providing useful search results from chain business queries. More specifically, various algorithms may be used to identify chain businesses and queries for chain businesses. Chain businesses may include, for example, various types of businesses which are associated with other businesses with the same name, such as chain restaurants, car rental locations, pharmacies, banks, retail stores, or other franchise businesses. This information may be used to rank and filter search results as well as incorporate other useful features in order to improve a user's search experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Daniel Aminzade, Luis Castro, Xiaoqun Du, Anjali Koppal
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Patent number: 8868927Abstract: A method and apparatus for secure information input and output is described. The method may include initiating a secure data input mode at a user input device coupled with a computing system, wherein the computing system has a processor for executing an operating system, and the user input device is a peripheral input device for receiving input into the computing system. The method may also include receiving user inputted data at the user input device. The method may also include encrypting the user inputted data within the physical bounds of the user input device prior to transmission of the user inputted data from the user input device to the computing system. The method may also include transmitting the encrypted user inputted data to the computing system for routing to a trusted application, the encrypted user inputted data to remain hidden from an operating system of the computing system.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Johnny Lee, Dan Piponi, Daniel Aminzade
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Publication number: 20140180448Abstract: Media components can be ranked based on their influence on athletic performance. A score can be computed for a media component based on an individual's athletic performance during output of that media item in comparison with the individual's athletic performance during the output of different media items, or in the absence of any media items. The score can be used to establish an overall total score for the media component by comparing the score to one or more scores received from other individuals for the same media component. The overall total score can be used to compute a ranking for the media component by comparing the media component's overall total score with the overall total score for one or more other media components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Google Inc.Inventor: Daniel AMINZADE