Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Inaudible watermark enabled text-to-speech framework
    Patent number: 11138964
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an end-to-end TTS framework can integrate a watermarking process into the training of the TTS framework, which enables watermarks to be imperceptible within a synthesized/cloned audio segment generated by the TTS framework. The watermarks added in such a matter are statistically undetectable to prevent authorized removal. According to an exemplary method of training the TTS framework, a TTS neural network model and a watermarking neural network mode in the TTS framework are trained in an end to end manner, with the watermarking being part of the optimization process of the TTS framework. During the training, neuron values of the TTS neural network model are adjusted based on training data to prepare one or more spaces for adding a watermark in a synthesized audio segment to be generated by the TTS framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BAIDU USA LLC
    Inventors: Wei Ping, Zhenyu Zhong, Yueqiang Cheng, Xing Li, Tao Wei
  • Method and apparatus for selective drive-mode enablement
    Patent number: 11137757
    Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine a driver identity. The processor is also configured to receive a request for a change to a driving mode and responsive to the request, enable or deny the driving mode based on mode-correlation to one of a predefined set of permissible driving modes pre-associated with the driver identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Sikorski, Christian Edward Shaffer
  • Storage system configured to support cascade replication
    Patent number: 11137929
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured to initiate a first replication session to replicate data of a first consistency group in a first storage system to a second consistency group in a second storage system, to create an additional consistency group linked to the second consistency group in the second storage system, and to initiate a second replication session to replicate data of the additional consistency group to another consistency group in a third storage system. The additional consistency group linked to the second consistency group in some embodiments is periodically updated against the second consistency group. For example, in one or more embodiments the second consistency group is updated based at least in part on an active snapshot set of the first replication session, and the additional consistency group is updated based at least in part on the second consistency group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Xiangping Chen, Aharon Blitzer
  • Method and system for detecting drift in text streams
    Patent number: 11138458
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein may quantify the content and nature of a first stream of text to detect when the typical composition of the first stream of text changes. Quantifying the content and nature of the first stream of text may begin by generating a baseline representation of the content of the first stream of text as represented by a first matrix. Once generated, the first matrix may be used as a control against subsequently received sequences of text. In this regard, a second matrix may be generated from a second sequence of text and compared to the first matrix to determine the differences between the first sequence of text and the second sequence of text. Once a difference is determined, the difference may be compared to a threshold value and, when the difference exceeds the threshold value, an administrator may be notified and corrective action taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Keegan Hines, Christopher Bayan Bruss
  • Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for allocating sales commissions
    Patent number: 11138533
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for allocating sales commissions. In providing such functionality, a method may include, for example, receiving a set of transaction information for a transaction. The transaction information may include an indication of at least one product or service for which a sales commission is offered. The method may also include determining, based on the transaction information, whether a merchant is eligible to receive the sales commission, in response to determining that the transaction information does not identify a merchant that is eligible to receive the sales commission, selecting, using a processor, at least one merchant from a list of merchants selected from a plurality of merchants to receive the sales commission, and providing the sales commission to the selected at least one merchant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Beauty Systems Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert Harris, Le Wang
  • Telescopic game call having adjustable resonant length
    Patent number: 11134673
    Abstract: A game call includes a first resonant member. A second resonant member is telescopically operable within the first resonant member between a plurality of telescopic positions. A harmonic carriage has a body and a reed assembly. The harmonic carriage is slidably operable within the second resonant member. The first and second resonant members and the harmonic carriage are slidably operable relative to one another to adjust a resonant length defined between the reed assembly and a resonating end of the first resonant member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Tree Thrasher, LLC
    Inventor: Todd Pringnitz
  • Food product cabinet system and method for antimicrobial treatment of food products
    Patent number: 11134696
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for applying an antimicrobial agent to food products include methods and systems for limiting the escape of antimicrobial agent to the environment during antimicrobial treatment of the food product. In one embodiment, a series of cabinet panels moves in line with the passing food product and forms an enclosure around the food product by means of panels closing ahead of and behind the food product. In another embodiment, the direction and spray pattern of positively charged aerosolized antimicrobial particles is controlled by attracting the particles to preselected negatively charged regions within a treatment volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventor: LaWayne Larson
  • Variable inlet compressor diagnostics
    Patent number: 11136919
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing an actuator of a variable inlet compressor coupled in an electric turbocharger. During torque transitions, an electrical power consumption of an electric boost assist motor is observed and used to infer an actual compressor speed and pressure ratio across the compressor. By comparing the measured pressure ratio to a compressor map, it may be determined if the actuator is stuck open or stuck closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: M. Scott Christensen, Nicholas Herhusky, Michael Bastanipour
  • Tire Tread Rubber Composition
    Publication number: 20210300118
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, oil, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and guayule natural rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony M. Unger, Adrian C. Stalnaker, Jessica L. Placke, Benjamin C. Galizio
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20210300551
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide unmanned aerial system (UAS) communication, a method performed by a UAS includes obtaining first digital information that indicates a position of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the UAS; obtaining second digital information that identifies a zone of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM); determining whether an airspace violation has occurred by comparing the position of the UAV with the zone of the NOTAM, based on the first digital information and the second digital information; and controlling the UAS to warn a user of the UAS about the airspace violation occurring or potentially occurring, or controlling the UAV to auto return or land, based on the determining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Shuai ZHAO, Stephan WENGER, Paul Spencer DAWKINS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISSOLVED GAS DETECTION
    Publication number: 20210301607
    Abstract: A subsea mud evaluation system includes a blowout preventer (BOP), coupled to a wellbore formed in an underground formation, the blowout preventer being positioned proximate a sea floor. The system also includes a riser fluidly coupled to the BOP, the riser extending from the BOP to a sea surface location to transport drilling mud between the wellbore and the sea surface location. The system further includes a dissolved gas detection and mitigation systems (DMS), fluidly coupled to at least one of the BOP or the riser, the DMS receiving a quantity of drilling mud and determining a subsea bubble point of the quantity of drilling mud, corresponding to a pressure where a dissolved gas within the drilling mud is liberated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventor: Gregory M. Dunn
  • SIDE ENTRY VALVE
    Publication number: 20210301927
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body having a flow bore extending along a valve body axis from a first end to a second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end includes an opening adapted to receive a fluid end, the opening having an opening diameter sized to enable at least one of a valve member, a valve stem, or a valve seat to be installed through the opening. The valve assembly also includes an actuator adapted to drive movement of a valve member between an open position and a closed position. The valve assembly further includes a bonnet coupled to the actuator, the bonnet being coupled to the valve body at a top location, the bonnet being coupled to the valve body while at least one of the valve member, the valve stem, or the valve seat is installed through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Choate, Keith M. Adams, Lloyd Cheatham
  • RFID-BASED MOISTURE-SENSING AND LEAK-DETECTION FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210302260
    Abstract: The inventive disclosures pertain to an improved moisture-sensing insulation panel for use in building structures that features enhanced leak-detection and analytical capabilities. The improved system features RFID-enabled moisture-sensing elements contained in a moisture-sensing membrane, and can measure impedance changes across the moisture-sensing membrane. In some variations, the system is designed to detect and measure moisture leakage and structural loading by way of biplanar capacitance measurements. RFID tags for moisture sensors are read by drones or robots and wirelessly transmitted to the Cloud/Internet for remote data analytics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: BuildTech Solutions LLC
    Inventors: George S. BAGGS, Aaron W. GOLDING, Jr.
  • CALLER AND RECIPIENT ALTERNATE CHANNEL IDENTITY CONFIRMATION
    Publication number: 20210306331
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that leverage multi-factor authentication features of a service provider and intelligent call routing to increase security and efficiency at a customer call center. Pre-authentication of customer support requests reduces the potential for misappropriation of sensitive customer data during call handling. A contactless card uniquely associated with a client may provide a second factor of authentication to reduce the potential for malicious third-party impersonation of the client. Pre-authorized customer support calls are intelligently and efficiently routed in a manner that reduces the opportunity for malicious call interference and information theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventor: Adithya GADWALE
  • OUT OF ORDER PACKET SCHEDULER
    Publication number: 20210306279
    Abstract: An example method may include identifying a first transmit identifier (TID) associated with a first node of a wireless network as ready to transmit and adding the first TID to a ready to transmit queue at a first point in time. The method may also include identifying a second TID associated with a second node of the wireless network as ready to transmit, and adding the second TID to the ready to transmit queue at a second point in time later than the first point in time. The method may additionally include selecting the second TID from the ready to transmit queue before selecting the first TID based on a projected increased overall throughput of packets within the wireless network when communicating with the second node before communicating with the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Artem KURAKIN, Richard KINDER, Ilya OSTANIN
  • Methods For Controllable Metal And Barrier-Liner Recess
    Publication number: 20210305091
    Abstract: Methods of etching a metal layer and a metal-containing barrier layer to a predetermined depth are described. In some embodiments, the metal layer and metal-containing barrier layer are formed on a substrate with a first dielectric and a second dielectric thereon. The metal layer and the metal-containing barrier layer formed within a feature in the first dielectric and the second dielectric. In some embodiments, the metal layer and metal-containing barrier layer can be sequentially etched from a feature formed in a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the sidewalls of the feature formed in a dielectric material are passivated to change the adhesion properties of the dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Micromaterials LLC
    Inventors: He Ren, Amrita B. Mullick, Regina Freed, Mehul Naik, Uday Mitra
  • Barrier Chemical Mechanical Planarization Slurries For Cobalt Films
    Publication number: 20210301405
    Abstract: Cobalt barrier Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) compositions, systems and methods are provided for the removal of cobalt or a cobalt alloy from the surface of a semiconductor device during its manufacture. The compositions use suitable chemical additives selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic organic carboxylic acid , an aromatic organic carboxylic acid, and combinations thereof; abrasives; an oxidizing agent; and an corrosion inhibitor; to provide tunable cobalt film removal rates, tunable selectivity between cobalt and dielectric or other barrier films, and maintain very low static etching rates on cobalt film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Versum Materials US, LLC
    Inventors: Xiaobo Shi, James A. Schlueter
  • Decanter
    Patent number: D932248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: REED PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Rollens
  • Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D932503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Bently Nevada, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen E. Plaisance, Brian F. Howard
  • Pizza order display panel with a transitional graphical user interface
    Patent number: D932509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Domino's IP Holder LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Maloney, Jennifer Whiteaker, Laura Hufschmidt, Amber Gadsby, Jason McMann, Mark Kennedy, Lynne Anderzak, Eric Sweetland, Nitin Singh, Alex Guerri, Andrew Lincoln, Matt Talbot, Harold Jones, Stafford Bosak, Rich Giuliani, Dave Rowley, Morgan Burrows, Victor Won, Brett Reiland, Gene Karaffa