Patents by Inventor Andrew A. Lindley
Andrew A. Lindley 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).
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Publication number: 20240103804Abstract: Systems and methods of receiving voice input are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a network microphone device is configured to cause an output of a feedback element only if received voice input data comprises the valid wake word. In another embodiment, for example, a network microphone device is configured to determine a type of command request in voice input data, and cause output of a feedback element corresponding to the determined type of command request. In one embodiment, for example, a media playback system is configured to play back media content via first and second playback devices, and further configured to cause output, via the second playback device, of a feedback element corresponding to voice input received at the second playback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Kate Wojogbe, Andrew Lindley, Chuck Freedman, Dayn Wilberding
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Publication number: 20240080621Abstract: Example techniques relate to device spaces and default designations in a media playback system. A device space may create an association between a networked microphone device and one or more playback devices such that certain voice commands (e.g., playback commands) received by the networked microphone device are used to control the one or more playback devices (unless otherwise designated in the voice command). Furthermore, in bonded pairs and bonded groups of playback devices that include at least one NMD, certain playback devices within the bonded pair or group may be designated as default so as to avoid multiple responses to a voice input.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Sein Woo, Andrew Lindley, Ryan Myers
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Patent number: 11921526Abstract: A method for controlling a heated process of an electric heater includes obtaining a setpoint variable indicating a target temperature of the heater. The method includes identifying an energy profile for the heater based on the setpoint variable. The energy profile provides a defined magnitude of initial electrical energy to be applied to the heater to have a temperature of the heated process reach the target temperature. The method includes obtaining a process variable indicating a performance characteristic of the heated process. The method includes providing electrical energy to the heater based on at least one of the energy profile and the process variable.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Andrew Oplawski, Jeremy Quandt, Keith Ness, Jacob Lindley
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Patent number: 11689858Abstract: Example techniques relate to device spaces and default designations in a media playback system. A device space may create an association between a networked microphone device and one or more playback devices such that certain voice commands (e.g., playback commands) received by the networked microphone device are used to control the one or more playback devices (unless otherwise designated in the voice command). Furthermore, in bonded pairs and bonded groups of playback devices that include at least one NMD, certain playback devices within the bonded pair or group may be designated as default so as to avoid multiple responses to a voice input.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Sein Woo, Andrew Lindley, Ryan Myers
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Publication number: 20220400344Abstract: Example techniques relate to device spaces and default designations in a media playback system. A device space may create an association between a networked microphone device and one or more playback devices such that certain voice commands (e.g., playback commands) received by the networked microphone device are used to control the one or more playback devices (unless otherwise designated in the voice command). Furthermore, in bonded pairs and bonded groups of playback devices that include at least one NMD, certain playback devices within the bonded pair or group may be designated as default so as to avoid multiple responses to a voice input.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Sein Woo, Andrew Lindley, Ryan Meyers
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Patent number: 11343614Abstract: Example techniques relate to device spaces and default designations in a media playback system. A device space may create an association between a networked microphone device and one or more playback devices such that certain voice commands (e.g., playback commands) received by the networked microphone device are used to control the one or more playback devices (unless otherwise designated in the voice command). Furthermore, in bonded pairs and bonded groups of playback devices that include at least one NMD, certain playback devices within the bonded pair or group may be designated as default so as to avoid multiple responses to a voice input.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Sein Woo, Andrew Lindley, Ryan Meyers
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Publication number: 20200366992Abstract: Example techniques relate to device spaces and default designations in a media playback system. A device space may create an association between a networked microphone device and one or more playback devices such that certain voice commands (e.g., playback commands) received by the networked microphone device are used to control the one or more playback devices (unless otherwise designated in the voice command). Furthermore, in bonded pairs and bonded groups of playback devices that include at least one NMD, certain playback devices within the bonded pair or group may be designated as default so as to avoid multiple responses to a voice input.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Sein Woo, Andrew Lindley, Ryan Meyers
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Patent number: 10735803Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein address technical challenges arising when configuring a playback device and a display device to interoperate with each other in an entertainment system. Some embodiments include a playback device (i) receiving data from a display device connected to the playback device, (ii) sending a request for configuration instructions to a cloud computing system, wherein the request comprises the data received from the display device, and (iii) in response to sending the data received from the display device to the cloud computing system, receiving configuration instructions from the cloud computing system, wherein the configuration instructions are associated with the display device connected to the playback device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Richard Jackson, Andrew Lindley
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Publication number: 20190373313Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein address technical challenges arising when configuring a playback device and a display device to interoperate with each other in an entertainment system. Some embodiments include a playback device (i) receiving data from a display device connected to the playback device, (ii) sending a request for configuration instructions to a cloud computing system, wherein the request comprises the data received from the display device, and (iii) in response to sending the data received from the display device to the cloud computing system, receiving configuration instructions from the cloud computing system, wherein the configuration instructions are associated with the display device connected to the playback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Richard Jackson, Andrew Lindley
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Patent number: 10363711Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a contact lens, the method comprising identifying the eccentricity of a lens produced in a mold half, lathing the lens and adjusting the path of the lathe to take account of the eccentricity, and a computer program for controlling the lathe.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignees: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP, Contact Lens Precision Laboratories LimitedInventors: Gary Colin Miller, John Haldyn Clamp, David John Clark, Phillip James Maine, Jonathan Andrew Lindley Blaine
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Publication number: 20190179611Abstract: Systems and methods of receiving voice input are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a network microphone device is configured to cause an output of a feedback element only if received voice input data comprises the valid wake word. In another embodiment, for example, a network microphone device is configured to determine a type of command request in voice input data, and cause output of a feedback element corresponding to the determined type of command request. In one embodiment, for example, a media playback system is configured to play back media content via first and second playback devices, and further configured to cause output, via the second playback device, of a feedback element corresponding to voice input received at the second playback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Kate Wojogbe, Andrew Lindley, Chuck Freedman, Dayn Wilberding
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Publication number: 20170008240Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a contact lens, the method comprising identifying the eccentricity of a lens produced in a mould half, lathing the lens and adjusting the path of the lathe to take account of the eccentricity, and a computer programme for controlling the lathe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicants: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP, Contact Lens Precision Laboratories LimitedInventors: Gary Colin Miller, John Haldyn Clamp, David John Clark, Phillip James Maine, Jonathan Andrew Lindley Blaine
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Publication number: 20170001390Abstract: A mould for the production of a contact lens, the mould comprising a first mould half shaped to provide the front surface of the contact lens; and a second mould half shaped to provide the rear surface of the contact lens, wherein the first and second mould halves form a mould cavity, wherein the first mould half has a first rim and the second mould half has a second rim, and the first and second rims fit together to provide a seal for the mould cavity, wherein the first rim is inclined at an angle of x relative to an axis passing through the centre of the first and second mould halves, wherein x is from 30 to 60°, and wherein the second rim is inclined at an angle of x-y relative to the axis passing through the centre of the first and second mould halves, where y is from 0 to 4°, and wherein the first and second rims provide a guide for the mould halves, a method of making a contact lens using the mould and a method of making a mould.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: CooperVision International Holding Company, LPInventors: Gary Colin MILLER, Robert Andrew BROAD, David John CLARK, Jonathan Andrew Lindley BLAINE
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Patent number: 5059242Abstract: A fluid composition for producing a gold seed layer on a substrate for an electrical circuit, which comprises an organogold and an organosliver compound present as 0.5 to 10 parts by weight silver per 100 parts by weight gold. In preferred compositions the silver is present as 0.8 to 6 parts by weight per 100 parts gold. The process improves seed layer to substrate adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1990Date of Patent: October 22, 1991Inventors: Michael G. Firmstone, Andrew Lindley
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Patent number: 4739034Abstract: Polyamides containing in-chain aromatic groups, particularly diphenyl groups. Such polyamides may be prepared by reacting an alpha-omega-hydrocarbyl bis(biphenyl-2,2.sup.1 -dicarboxylmide) with a diamine and are useful as the matrix in fibre-reinforced composites.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1986Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Andrew A. Lindley
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Patent number: 4590147Abstract: A polymerizable composition comprises a polymerizable olefinically unsaturated aromatic/aldehyde oligomer, a polymeric binder and a photoinitiator system. Such compositions may be used to prepare permanent dry film resists.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1984Date of Patent: May 20, 1986Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Andrew A. Lindley