Patents by Inventor Bradley Shayne FERRINGO
Bradley Shayne FERRINGO 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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Patent number: 11818525Abstract: An audio generation device includes a housing adapted to be worn by a user, memory, and a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions. The device includes at least two of the following: an adhesive located on an outer surface of the housing to removably couple the housing to the body of the user, a transducer coupled to receive an electrical signal from the processor, convert the electrical signal to an audio signal, and supply the audio signal to the body of the user, a six degrees of freedom (6DOF) sensor coupled to detect translation of the housing along three perpendicular axes, and rotation of the housing about the three perpendicular axes, a biometric sensor coupled to detect at least one biometric parameter of the body of the user, a rechargeable battery removably coupled with the housing, and a wireless interface to transmit data via a wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: TechOnU, LimitedInventors: Joshua Wesley Carlson, Bradley Shayne Ferringo
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Publication number: 20220210531Abstract: An audio generation device includes a housing adapted to be worn by a user, memory, and a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions. The device includes at least two of the following: an adhesive located on an outer surface of the housing to removably couple the housing to the body of the user, a transducer coupled to receive an electrical signal from the processor, convert the electrical signal to an audio signal, and supply the audio signal to the body of the user, a six degrees of freedom (6DOF) sensor coupled to detect translation of the housing along three perpendicular axes, and rotation of the housing about the three perpendicular axes, a biometric sensor coupled to detect at least one biometric parameter of the body of the user, a rechargeable battery removably coupled with the housing, and a wireless interface to transmit data via a wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Joshua Wesley CARLSON, Bradley Shayne FERRINGO
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Patent number: 9672000Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, Gregory Jason Fields, Susan Tammy teWinkel, John Patrick Grenn, Joseph Leonard Dvorak, Michael Williams Suman
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Patent number: 9460592Abstract: Audible signals are created and emitted that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device. The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are either in close proximity to the user or that are a large distance from the user. Additionally some examples emit audible signals that have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are located inside a sealed enclosure, such as a box. Some audible signals include audible noise processed by band-pass filters with spectral peaks at about 500 Hz, 4 kHz, and 8 Khz. Such audible signals are alternately emitted in time with audible signals having simultaneously occurring fundamental tone frequencies that each have harmonic components.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, John Patrick Grenn
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Publication number: 20160196107Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, Gregory Jason FIELDS, Susan Tammy teWinkel, John Patrick Grenn, Joseph Leonard DVORAK, Michael Williams SUMAN
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Patent number: 9257019Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, Gregory Jason Fields, Susan Tammy teWinkel, John Patrick Grenn, Joseph Leonard Dvorak, Michael Williams Suman
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Patent number: 8880124Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for providing previews of voice calls are provided. A voice call from a communication device to a remote communication device is initiated, via a communication interface. Sound data is received via a microphone, prior to the voice call being established. Preview data is transmitted in association with the voice call to the remote communication device, via the communication interface, the preview data indicative of the sound data, and the preview data for presentation at the remote communication device prior to the voice call being established.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, Jerome Pasquero, Noel John Orland Stonehouse
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Publication number: 20140203910Abstract: Audible signals are created and emitted that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device. The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are either in close proximity to the user or that are a large distance from the user. Additionally some examples emit audible signals that have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are located inside a sealed enclosure, such as a box. Some audible signals include audible noise processed by band-pass filters with spectral peaks at about 500 Hz, 4 kHz, and 8 Khz. Such audible signals are alternately emitted in time with audible signals having simultaneously occurring fundamental tone frequencies that each have harmonic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, John Patrick GRENN
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Patent number: 8723656Abstract: Audible signals are created and emitted that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device. Different emitted audible signals are sequentially emitted in response to receiving an activation signal. The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are 1) inside a sealed enclosure, such as a box; 2) in close proximity to the user; and 3) that is a large distance from the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, John Patrick Grenn
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Publication number: 20130336503Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, Gregory Jason FIELDS, Susan Tammy teWinkel, John Patrick GRENN, Joseph Leonard DVORAK, Michael Williams SUMAN
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Patent number: 8564421Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Bradley Shayne Ferringo, Gregory Jason Fields, Susan Tammy teWinkel, John Patrick Grenn, Joseph Leonard Dvorak, Michael Williams Suman
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Publication number: 20130143534Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for providing previews of voice calls are provided. A voice call from a communication device to a remote communication device is initiated, via a communication interface. Sound data is received via a microphone, prior to the voice call being established. Preview data is transmitted in association with the voice call to the remote communication device, via the communication interface, the preview data indicative of the sound data, and the preview data for presentation at the remote communication device prior to the voice call being established.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, Jerome PASQUERO, Noel John Orland STONEHOUSE
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Publication number: 20120223822Abstract: Audible signals are created and emitted that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device. Different emitted audible signals are sequentially emitted in response to receiving an activation signal. The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are 1) inside a sealed enclosure, such as a box; 2) in close proximity to the user; and 3) that is a large distance from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, John Patrick GRENN
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Publication number: 20110267180Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Bradley Shayne FERRINGO, Gregory Jason FIELDS, Susan Tammy teWINKEL, John Patrick GRENN, Joseph Leonard DVORAK, Michael Williams SUMAN