Patents by Inventor Alison D. Simons

Alison D. Simons 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).

  • Voice-operated services
    Patent number: 5940793
    Abstract: A method and apparatus accesses a database where entries are linked to at least two sets of patterns. One or more patterns of a first set of patterns are recognized within a received signal. The recognized patterns are used to identify entries and compile a list of patterns in a second set of patterns to which those entries are also linked. The list is then used to recognize a second received signal. The received signals may, for example, be voice signals or signals indicating the origin or destination of the received signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: British Telecommunications public limited company
    Inventors: David J. Attwater, Steven J. Whittaker, Francis J. Scahill, Alison D. Simons
  • Voice-operated services
    Patent number: RE42868
    Abstract: A method and apparatus accesses a database where entries are linked to at least two sets of patterns. One or more patterns of a first set of patterns are recognized within a received signal. The recognized patterns are used to identify entries and compile a list of patterns in a second set of patterns to which those entries are also linked. The list is then used to recognize a second received signal. The received signals may, for example, be voice signals or signals indicating the origin or destination of the received signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Attwater, Steven J. Whittaker, Francis J. Scahill, Alison D. Simons