Patents Assigned to Northern Research
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Patent number: 11739641Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 11599332Abstract: A multi faceted graphic user interface with multiple shells or layers may be provided for interaction with a user to speech enable interaction with applications and processes that do not necessarily have native support for speech input. The shells may be components of an operating system or of a parent application which supports such shells. Each shell has multiple facets for displaying applications and processes, and typically speech and other input is directed the application or process in the facet which has focus within the active shell. These multiple shells lend themselves to grouping of input or grouping of related applications and processes. For example, input from a speech recognizer, a mouse and a keyboard may each be directed at different shells; or a user may group related windows within various shells, such that all documents are displayed in one shell and all windows of an instant messaging application are displayed in another, thereby enabling better organization of work and work flow.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventor: Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 11600819Abstract: The present disclosure provides a positive electrode of lithium-ion battery, an all-solid-state lithium-ion battery and a preparation method thereof, and an electrical device. The all-solid-state lithium-ion battery of the present disclosure includes a positive electrode, a solid electrolyte, and a negative electrode; wherein the positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode material layer provided on a surface of the positive electrode current collector, a positive electrode active material in the positive electrode material layer is a manganese oxygen compound; and the negative electrode includes a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode material layer provided on a surface of the negative electrode current collector, a negative electrode active material in the negative electrode material layer is a titanium oxygen compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: THE NORTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NJUSTInventors: Hui Xia, Qiuying Xia, Shuo Sun, Feng Zan, Jing Xu, Jili Yue
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Patent number: 10978074Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 9805723Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 9753912Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 9502027Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 9189197Abstract: A multi faceted graphic user interface with multiple shells or layers may be provided for interaction with a user to speech enable interaction with applications and processes that do not necessarily have native support for speech input. The shells may be components of an operating system or of a parent application which supports such shells. Each shell has multiple facets for displaying applications and processes, and typically speech and other input is directed the application or process in the facet which has focus within the active shell. These multiple shells lend themselves to grouping of input or grouping of related applications and processes. For example, input from a speech recognizer, a mouse and a keyboard may each be directed at different shells; or a user may group related windows within various shells, such that all documents are displayed in one shell and all windows of an instant messaging application are displayed in another, thereby enabling better organization of work and work flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventor: Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 8974119Abstract: An asymmetric split bearing with a geometrically contoured work surface is provided that has an upper segment and lower segment and a plurality of spaced, recesses in the sidewall of the bearing segment, which are joined together by means of bearing surfaces or lands. The asymmetric split bearing allows for a greater range of applications, such as reciprocating engine crankshafts, which require split bearings for support. The number of bearing surfaces on each segment can be optimized for load conditions and to minimize friction. The bearing utilizes powdered metal manufacturing and is self-cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Genesee Northern Research LLCInventor: Michael F. Pyszczek
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Patent number: 8793137Abstract: A method for processing speech, comprising semantically parsing a received natural language speech input with respect to a plurality of predetermined command grammars in an automated speech processing system; determining if the parsed speech input unambiguously corresponds to a command and is sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then processing the command; if the speech input ambiguously corresponds to a single command or is not sufficiently complete for reliable processing, then prompting a user for further speech input to reduce ambiguity or increase completeness, in dependence on a relationship of previously received speech input and at least one command grammar of the plurality of predetermined command grammars, reparsing the further speech input in conjunction with previously parsed speech input, and iterating as necessary. The system also monitors abort, fail or cancel conditions in the speech input.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Great Northern Research LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 8595642Abstract: A multi faceted graphic user interface with multiple shells or layers may be provided for interaction with a user to speech enable interaction with applications and processes that do not necessarily have native support for speech input. The shells may be components of an operating system or of a parent application which supports such shells. Each shell has multiple facets for displaying applications and processes, and typically speech and other input is directed the application or process in the facet which has focus within the active shell. These multiple shells lend themselves to grouping of input or grouping of related applications and processes. For example, input from a speech recognizer, a mouse and a keyboard may each be directed at different shells; or a user may group related windows within various shells, such that all documents are displayed in one shell and all windows of an instant messaging application are displayed in another, thereby enabling better organization of work and work flow.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventor: Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 8543407Abstract: A speech processing system which exploits statistical modeling and formal logic to receive and process speech input, which may represent data to be received, such as dictation, or commands to be processed by an operating system, application or process. A command dictionary and dynamic grammars are used in processing speech input to identify, disambiguate and extract commands. The logical processing scheme ensures that putative commands are complete and unambiguous before processing. Context sensitivity may be employed to differentiate data and commands. A multi faceted graphic user interface may be provided for interaction with a user to speech enable interaction with applications and processes that do not necessarily have native support for speech input.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Jean Gagnon, Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 8219407Abstract: A system and method for processing speech input comprising a speech recognizer and a logical command processor which facilitates additional processing of speech input beyond the speech recognizer level. A speech recognizer receives input from a user, and when a command is identified in the speech input, if the command meets conditions that require additional processing, a representation of the speech input s stored for subsequent processing. A logical command processor performs additional processing of command input by analyzing the command and its elements, determining which elements are required for successful processing the command and which elements are present and lacking. The user is prompted to supply missing information, and subsequent user input is added to the command structure until the command input is aborted or the command structure reaches sufficient completeness to enable execution of the command.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Great Northern Research, LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 8165886Abstract: A speech processing system which exploits statistical modeling and formal logic to receive and process speech input, which may represent data to be received, such as dictation, or commands to be processed by an operating system, application or process. A command dictionary and dynamic grammars are used in processing speech input to identify, disambiguate and extract commands. The logical processing scheme ensures that putative commands are complete and unambiguous before processing. Context sensitivity may be employed to differentiate data and commands. A multi faceted graphic user interface may be provided for interaction with a user to speech enable interaction with applications and processes that do not necessarily have native support for speech input.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Great Northern Research LLCInventors: Jean Gagnon, Philippe Roy, Paul J. Lagassey
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Patent number: 7115251Abstract: The present invention relates to an exfoliating composition. The composition comprises a mixture. The mixture comprises phenolsulfonic acid, guaiacolsulfonic acid, and optionally sulfosalicylic acid and citric acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Northern Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Michael Basara
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Patent number: 6830757Abstract: The present invention includes a method for treating periodontal disease. The method comprises delivering to a pocket of a tooth with periodontal disease, a viscous, reddish-brown solution comprising sulfuric acid and sulphonated phenolic compounds. The method also comprises retaining the reddish-brown solution in the pocket for t time ranging from about 5 seconds to about 60 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Northern Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Michael Basara
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Patent number: 6709577Abstract: An apparatus for treating water with ozone includes a first conduit and a passageway for admitting ozone into the first conduit. There is a second conduit having a top, an inlet connected to the first conduit and an outlet. There is a third conduit having a top and a vertical portion extending downwardly adjacent to the outlet of the second conduit. The third conduit has a bottom with an outlet below the outlet of the second conduit. The outlet of the second conduit is no more than one-third the distance from the top of the third conduit to the outlet of the third conduit. There is a passageway connecting the third conduit to the first conduit above the outlet of the second conduit. The passageway is sized to permit a reduced flow of water through the third conduit compared to the flow through the second conduit and provides means for gas discharged from the outlet of the second conduit to rise through the vertical portion of the third conduit to increase dissolving of the gas in the water.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Northern Research Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Donald Shaw
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Publication number: 20030185768Abstract: The present invention includes a method for treating periodontal disease. The method comprises delivering to a pocket of a tooth with periodontal disease, a viscous, reddish-brown solution comprising sulfuric acid and sulphonated phenolic compounds. The method also comprises retaining the reddish-brown solution in the pocket for t time ranging from about 5 seconds to about 60 seconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Northern Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Michael Basara
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Patent number: RE48629Abstract: A network device for generating an expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The network device includes a signal generating circuit for generating the expanded long training sequence. The network device also includes an Inverse Fourier Transform for processing the expanded long training sequence from the signal generating circuit and producing an optimal expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The expanded long training sequence and the optimal expanded long training sequence are stored on more than 52 sub-carriers.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Bell Northern Research, LLCInventors: Jason Alexander Trachewsky, Rajendra T. Moorti
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Patent number: RE49509Abstract: A network device for generating an expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The network device includes a signal generating circuit for generating the expanded long training sequence. The network device also includes an Inverse Fourier Transform for processing the expanded long training sequence from the signal generating circuit and producing an optimal expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The expanded long training sequence and the optimal expanded long training sequence are stored on more than 52 sub-carriers.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Bell Northern Research, LLCInventors: Jason Alexander Trachewsky, Rajendra T. Moorti