Patents Represented by Attorney Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.

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  • Rapid automatic user training with simulated bilingual user actions and responses in speech-to-speech translation
    Patent number: 8019591
    Abstract: A system and method for automatic user training in speech-to-speech translation includes integrating an automatic user response system configured to be responsive to a plurality of training items and selecting a training item from the plurality of training items. For the selected training item, in response to an utterance in a first language, the utterance is translated into a second language, and a response to the utterance in the second language is generated. A simulated action corresponding with the response in accordance with a user speaking the second language is also generated. The response and simulated action are output as a learning exercise for learning operations of the automatic user response system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yuqing Gao, Liang Gu, Wei Zhang
  • Method and apparatus for assigning candidate processing nodes in a stream-oriented computer system
    Patent number: 8018614
    Abstract: A method of choosing jobs to run in a stream based distributed computer system includes determining jobs to be run in a distributed stream-oriented system by deciding a priority threshold above which jobs will be accepted, below which jobs will be rejected. Overall importance is maximized relative to the priority threshold based on importance values assigned to all jobs. System constraints are applied to ensure jobs meet set criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nikhil Bansal, James R. H. Challenger, Lisa Karen Fleischer, Oktay Gunluk, Kirsten Weale Hildrum, Richard P. King, Deepak Rajan, David Tao, Joel Leonard Wolf, Laura Wynter
  • Vibration damper
    Patent number: 8015897
    Abstract: A damper for shafts includes an elastomeric ring having a plurality of holes therethrough and an inertia ring having two portions such that the portions encapsulate the elastomeric ring and secure the elastomeric ring in a position. The inertia ring includes openings corresponding to the plurality of holes in the elastomeric ring. A first housing portion configured to receive first fasteners through a first set of openings in the elastomeric ring and the inertia ring to secure the first housing portion to a second housing portion. The first and second housing portions form a surface to receive an inner portion of the elastomeric ring such that the inertia ring floats on the elastomeric ring without the inertia ring contacting the first and second housing portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Unorthodox Racing, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Dean Fisher
  • Consistent snapshots of dynamic heterogeneously managed data
    Patent number: 8005986
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a consistent view of data stored therein, which can change dynamically in an uncoordinated way, includes a client program and a snapshot server program. The snapshot server program permits one or more client programs to request snapshots of data from the snapshot server program such that the data included in or referenced by a snapshot originates from one or more host server programs and the data is accessible to the snapshot server program, but is managed independently of the snapshot server program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Cardone, Reto Hermann, Andreas Schade, William F. Trautman
  • Fence covering system
    Patent number: 7997560
    Abstract: A fence covering system includes a frame configured and dimensioned to cover a portion of an existing fence. A panel is connected to the frame to provide a visual effect. A connector secures the frame on a portion of the fence, the connector providing an attachment position for the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.
    Inventor: James Bergdoll
  • Method and apparatus for on-chip phase error measurement to determine jitter in phase-locked loops
    Patent number: 7999583
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit including a phase-frequency detector configured to output phase error signals. A phase error monitor circuit is configured to determine instantaneous peak phase error by logically combining the phase error signals and comparing pulse widths of the logically combined phase error signals to a programmable delay time at each reference clock cycle to determine instantaneous phase error change. A storage element is configured to store the instantaneous phase error change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Woogeun Rhee, Daniel J. Friedman
  • Method and apparatus for on-chip phase error measurement to determine jitter in phase-locked loops
    Patent number: 7999584
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit including a phase-frequency detector configured to output phase error signals. A phase error monitor circuit is configured to determine instantaneous peak phase error by logically combining the phase error signals and comparing pulse widths of the logically combined phase error signals to a programmable delay time at each reference clock cycle to determine instantaneous phase error change. A storage element is configured to store the instantaneous phase error change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Woogeun Rhee, Daniel J. Friedman
  • High-K/metal gate CMOS finFET with improved pFET threshold voltage
    Patent number: 7993999
    Abstract: A device and method for fabrication of fin devices for an integrated circuit includes forming fin structures in a semiconductor material of a semiconductor device wherein the semiconductor material is exposed on sidewalls of the fin structures. A donor material is epitaxially deposited on the exposed sidewalls of the fin structures. A condensation process is applied to move the donor material through the sidewalls into the semiconductor material such that accommodation of the donor material causes a strain in the semiconductor material of the fin structures. The donor material is removed, and a field effect transistor is formed from the fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Veeraraghavan S. Basker, Kangguo Cheng, Bruce B. Doris, Johnathan E. Faltermeier, Ali Khakifirooz
  • Automated design for deployment of a distributed application using constraint propagation
    Patent number: 7987461
    Abstract: A system and method for automated design deployment for distributed applications includes providing a node with at least one requirement attribute in an application description. A repository for infrastructure elements is searched for candidate infrastructure elements for that satisfy the at least one requirement attribute. A candidate infrastructure element that best satisfies the at least one requirement attribute in the application description is substituted in place of the node with the at least one requirement attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aditya Agrawal, Asit Dan, Tamar Eilam, Michael H. Kalantar, Alexander V. Konstantinou, Heiko Hary Ludwig, John A. Pershing, Jr., Hendrik Wagner, Steve R. White
  • Multiple configuration shower device
    Patent number: 7980489
    Abstract: A multiple configuration shower device includes at least one handle (2) connected to a flexible duct for supplying water and at least one water dispensing element (5). The dispensing element (5) is provided with a plurality of water ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), each provided with respective nozzles (U), and comprising at least one connector (6), provided between the handle (2) and the dispensing element (5), which is adapted to allow the manual rotation of the dispensing element (5) about at least one axis which is substantially perpendicular to the handle (2), so as to arrange selectively at least one of the ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) substantially in the direction of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Packcenter S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Righini
  • Mounting arrangement
    Patent number: 7980377
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement, for securing a protective component to a chute or conveyor structure, having a hook-shaped formation which engages with the protective component, a first beaded section located in a first undercut slot in a supporting base, and a retaining mechanism which abuts a side of the first beaded section and which has a second beaded section located in a second undercut slot in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Brelko Patents (PTY) Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Ellis, Melvyn George King
  • Supportive apparel
    Patent number: D641539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Rock Fit, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Zarabi
  • Knife
    Patent number: D642872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D642873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D643258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D643259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D643260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D643263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Knife
    Patent number: D643264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Peter Spiegel
  • Set top box
    Patent number: D643822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Ben Crosby, Andre de Salis