Patents by Inventor Min Ke

Min Ke 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).

  • Patent number: 9263039
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20150019217
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Philippe DI CRISTO, Min KE, Robert A. KENNEWICK, Lynn Elise ARMSTRONG
  • Patent number: 8849670
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20130297293
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8326634
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8150694
    Abstract: The system and method described herein may provide an acoustic grammar to dynamically sharpen speech interpretation. In particular, the acoustic grammar may be used to map one or more phonemes identified in a user verbalization to one or more syllables or words, wherein the acoustic grammar may have one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with mapping the phonemes to the syllables or words. As such, the acoustic grammar may be used to generate one or more preliminary interpretations associated with the verbalization, wherein one or more post-processing techniques may then be used to sharpen accuracy associated with the preliminary interpretations. For example, a heuristic model may assign weights to the preliminary interpretations based on context, user profiles, or other knowledge and a probable interpretation may be identified based on confidence scores associated with one or more candidate interpretations generated with the heuristic model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Patent number: 8069046
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Publication number: 20110231188
    Abstract: The system and method described herein may provide an acoustic grammar to dynamically sharpen speech interpretation. In particular, the acoustic grammar may be used to map one or more phonemes identified in a user verbalization to one or more syllables or words, wherein the acoustic grammar may have one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with mapping the phonemes to the syllables or words. As such, the acoustic grammar may be used to generate one or more preliminary interpretations associated with the verbalization, wherein one or more post-processing techniques may then be used to sharpen accuracy associated with the preliminary interpretations. For example, a heuristic model may assign weights to the preliminary interpretations based on context, user profiles, or other knowledge and a probable interpretation may be identified based on confidence scores associated with one or more candidate interpretations generated with the heuristic model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Patent number: 7983917
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Publication number: 20110131045
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7917367
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20100057443
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20100049514
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Publication number: 20100049501
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Patent number: 7640160
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural environment for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Di Cristo, Min Ke, Robert A. Kennewick, Lynn Elise Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7634409
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Di Cristo
  • Patent number: 7321523
    Abstract: A monitoring system capable of monitoring utilization of a processing device in a computer. The monitoring system includes a power supply voltage for supplying a core voltage to the processing device, and a comparator for comparing a voltage proportional to the core voltage to a reference voltage and producing a sense voltage. The resulting sense voltage is used to control a processing device management process, or alternatively may be used to control a variety of other processes including cooling fan operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Jia-Min Ke
  • Publication number: 20070186333
    Abstract: A deodorizing system includes a first main conduit, a suction generating device, a first terminal conduit, a first odor generating source, a second terminal conduit, a second odor generating source and a first adjusting damper. The suction generating device is disposed in the downstream of the first main conduit. The first terminal conduit is connected to the first main conduit by a first junction. The first odor generating source is connected to the first terminal conduit. The second terminal conduit is connected to the first main conduit by a second junction. The second odor generating source is connected to the second terminal conduit. The first adjusting damper is positioned in the first main conduit between the first junction and the second junction for regulating the airflow ratio of the first odor generating source to the second odor generating source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Huei-Min Ke, Liang-Yi Ke
  • Publication number: 20070055525
    Abstract: An enhanced system for speech interpretation is provided. The system may include receiving a user verbalization and generating one or more preliminary interpretations of the verbalization by identifying one or more phonemes in the verbalization. An acoustic grammar may be used to map the phonemes to syllables or words, and the acoustic grammar may include one or more linking elements to reduce a search space associated with the grammar. The preliminary interpretations may be subject to various post-processing techniques to sharpen accuracy of the preliminary interpretation. A heuristic model may assign weights to various parameters based on a context, a user profile, or other domain knowledge. A probable interpretation may be identified based on a confidence score for each of a set of candidate interpretations generated by the heuristic model. The model may be augmented or updated based on various information associated with the interpretation of the verbalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Kennewick, Min Ke, Michael Tjalve, Philippe Cristo
  • Publication number: 20070033005
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving speech and non-speech communications of natural language questions and/or commands, transcribing the speech and non-speech communications to textual messages, and executing the questions and/or commands. The invention applies context, prior information, domain knowledge, and user specific profile data to achieve a natural enviromnent for one or more users presenting questions or commands across multiple domains. The systems and methods creates, stores and uses extensive personal profile information for each user, thereby improving the reliability of determining the context of the speech and non-speech communications and presenting the expected results for a particular question or command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: VoiceBox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Cristo, Min Ke, Robert Kennewick