Patents by Inventor Charles Blanchard

Charles Blanchard 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).

  • Patent number: 11701055
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for accurately determining sleep and wake onset based on a user's personalized physiological parameters for sleep and wake. First, a user is determined to be asleep using population level data. Thereafter, sensor collected data is used to determine the user's distribution of values of a physiological parameter when the user is asleep. This distribution of values is then used, instead of population-level data, to determine the user is asleep in real-time. As a result, the content and interventions are provided to help users get back to sleep. Further, the described techniques allow more accuracy in determining sleep statistics which can guide recommended interventions and therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Blanchard, Darasy Reth
  • Publication number: 20220270512
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: NANT HOLDINGS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Patent number: 11348480
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NANT HOLDINGS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20210401363
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for accurately determining sleep and wake onset based on a user's personalized physiological parameters for sleep and wake. First, a user is determined to be asleep using population level data. Thereafter, sensor collected data is used to determine the user's distribution of values of a physiological parameter when the user is asleep. This distribution of values is then used, instead of population-level data, to determine the user is asleep in real-time. As a result, the content and interventions are provided to help users get back to sleep. Further, the described techniques allow more accuracy in determining sleep statistics which can guide recommended interventions and therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Charles BLANCHARD, Darasy RETH
  • Publication number: 20200234818
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating anonymized acoustic fingerprints. For a predetermined time interval, raw audio data associated with an environment can be captured and processed. Based on the captured raw audio data, a plurality of discrete data elements can be generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Len Usvyat, Thomas Charles Blanchard, Sheetal Chaudhuri, Wendy Millette, Franklin W. Maddux, Caitlin Kelly Monaghan
  • Publication number: 20200152083
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: NANT HOLDINGS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Patent number: 10535279
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: NANT HOLDINGS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20170069227
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Patent number: 9526658
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orange Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20140218493
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Nant Holdings IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Patent number: 8605141
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M Sudol
  • Publication number: 20110216179
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20060064645
    Abstract: The rich media communication system of the present invention provides a user with a three-dimensional communication space or theater having rich media functions. The user may be represented in the theater as a segmented video image or as an avatar. The user is also able to communicate by presenting images, videos, audio files, or text within the theater. The system may include tools for allowing lowered cost of animation, improved collaboration between users, presentation of episodic content, web casts, newscasts, infotainment, advertising, music clips, video conferencing, customer support, distance learning, advertising, social spaces, and interactive game shows and content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Vidiator Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Hartmut Neven, Orang Dialameh, Charles Blanchard
  • Patent number: 6930122
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of N-piperidino-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methylpyrazole-3-carboxamide for helping to quit tobacco consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Jean Charles Blanchard, François Menard
  • Publication number: 20030087933
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of N-piperidino-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methylpyrazole-3-carboxamide for helping to quit tobacco consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Jean Charles Blanchard, Francois Menard
  • Patent number: 6225962
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linkage adjustment. In an embodiment, the adjustable linkage includes a first component, a second component and locking device. The first component has a plurality of spaced slots and a connector for connecting to an object. The second component also has a plurality of spaced slots and a connector for connecting to a second object. The locking device holds the first component and the second component in a fixed relative position. The components are positioned so a first slot from the first component overlaps with a first slot from the second component. A lever may be inserted through the first slot of the first component and into the first slot of the second component to apply a prying force. The prying force relatively repositions the components such that a second slot from the first component is brought into overlapping relationship with a second slot from the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Gabriel Electronics Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony Charles Blanchard, Francis Hamilton Farnum, III
  • Patent number: 4906649
    Abstract: 2-amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole may be used in the production of a sleep-regulating medicinal product, which is useful in the treatment of sleep disorders and in the treatment of depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Sante
    Inventors: Jean-Charles Blanchard, Pierre Laduron, Jean-Maris Stutzmann
  • Patent number: D550541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Edward Charles Blanchard
  • Patent number: D361953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Inventor: Charles Blanchard