Patents by Inventor James G. McAward

James G. McAward 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).

  • User authentication of voice controlled devices
    Patent number: 9384751
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described herein. One method can include receiving a voice command from a user at a voice controlled device, determining a presence of the user to the device using a sensor, converting the voice command to a device specific command, and performing the device specific command using the device in response to the determined presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Sharath Venkatesha, Hai D. Pham, Aravind Padmanabhan, James G. McAward
  • USER AUTHENTICATION OF VOICE CONTROLLED DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140330560
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described herein. One method can include receiving a voice command from a user at a voice controlled device, determining a presence of the user to the device using a sensor, converting the voice command to a device specific command, and performing the device specific command using the device in response to the determined presence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Sharath Venkatesha, Hai D. Pham, Aravind Padmanabhan, James G. McAward
  • Through a wall combustion detector
    Patent number: 7375643
    Abstract: A detector of combustion products in air gaps adjacent to chimneys or flues has an air gap detection unit coupled to a displaced control unit. The control unit can be located adjacent to a proximal, exposed, surface of a wall. When so installed, the detection unit is located in an air space adjacent to the chimney or flue. The assembly can be removed for cleaning or maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. McAward