Patents by Inventor Clement Chun Pong Yip
Clement Chun Pong Yip 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: 9396043Abstract: Mechanisms of synchronization between different types of application, using communication between client and server devices, are described. As an example, synchronization between a script running in a browser and a native application may be implemented using a lock service on a server. Mechanisms for synchronization also allow for applications on different client devices to be automatically synchronized. Identifiers may be automatically used by a synchronization mechanism implemented by a service. Identifiers may include user, machine, application or other identifiers. Messages and protocols between the client devices and server services to create, use, and destroy a lock are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Clement Chun Pong Yip, Nathan A Helgren, Rong Zhou, Ting Liu, Bin Yang, ZhenXiong Ma, Chung Yiu Daniel Chow, Janardhanan Vidhu
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Publication number: 20140310327Abstract: Mechanisms of synchronization between different types of application, using communication between client and server devices, are described. As an example, synchronization between a script running in a browser and a native application may be implemented using a lock service on a server. Mechanisms for synchronization also allow for applications on different client devices to be automatically synchronized. Identifiers may be automatically used by a synchronization mechanism implemented by a service. Identifiers may include user, machine, application or other identifiers. Messages and protocols between the client devices and server services to create, use, and destroy a lock are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Clement Chun Pong Yip, Nathan A. Helgren, Rong Zhou, Ting Liu, Bin Yang, ZhenXiong Ma, Chung Yiu Daniel Chow, Janardhanan Vidhu
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Patent number: 8660843Abstract: Systems and methods are described for systems that utilize an interaction manager to manage interactions—also known as requests or dialogues—from one or more applications. The interactions are managed properly even if multiple applications use different grammars. The interaction manager maintains a priority for each of the interactions, such as via an interaction list, where the priority of the interactions corresponds to an order in which the interactions are to be processed. Interactions are normally processed in the order in which they are received. However, the systems and method described herein may provide a grace period after processing a first interaction and before processing a second interaction. If a third interaction that is chained to the first interaction is received during this grace period, then the third interaction may be processed before the second interaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 8447616Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that manages multiple grammars from one or more speech-enabled applications. The speech system includes a speech server that supports different grammars and different types of grammars by exposing several methods to the speech-enabled applications. The speech server supports static grammars that do not change and dynamic grammars that may change after a commit. The speech server provides persistence by supporting persistent grammars that enable a user to issue a command to an application even when the application is not loaded. In such a circumstance, the application is automatically launched and the command is processed. The speech server may enable or disable a grammar in order to limit confusion between grammars. Global and yielding grammars are also supported by the speech server. Global grammars are always active (e.g., “call 9-1-1”) while yielding grammars may be deactivated when an interaction whose grammar requires priority is active.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, David Michael Miller, Dan Banay, Clement Chun Pong Yip
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Patent number: 7950048Abstract: Methods and arrangements are provided to verify if a requesting computer application is authorized to change a controlled parameter associated with a computer controlled device and/or function. To accomplish this, one or verification functions are employed to analyze a security code or absence thereof, as identified by a requesting application. If the security code, which may be encrypted, matches a known or calculated valid security code, then the requesting application is deemed to be authorized to change the controlled parameter and/or modify certain limitations associated with an acceptable range for the controlled parameter. If the security code does not match a known or calculated valid security code, then the requesting application is deemed to be unauthorized to change the controlled parameter outside of a previously established acceptable range for the controlled parameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip
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Publication number: 20100191529Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that manages multiple grammars from one or more speech-enabled applications. The speech system includes a speech server that supports different grammars and different types of grammars by exposing several methods to the speech-enabled applications. The speech server supports static grammars that do not change and dynamic grammars that may change after a commit. The speech server provides persistence by supporting persistent grammars that enable a user to issue a command to an application even when the application is not loaded. In such a circumstance, the application is automatically launched and the command is processed. The speech server may enable or disable a grammar in order to limit confusion between grammars. Global and yielding grammars are also supported by the speech server. Global grammars are always active (e.g., “call 9-1-1”) while yielding grammars may be deactivated when an interaction whose grammar requires priority is active.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, David Michael Miller, Dan Banay
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Patent number: 7587317Abstract: A method for exposing speech engine features to one or more independent applications wherein the features relate to word training and/or wherein the method optionally exposes the speech engine features without invoking a user interface. A word training interface to expose speech engine features to one or more independent applications wherein the interface is optionally an application programming interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 7363229Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that manages multiple grammars from one or more speech-enabled applications. The speech system includes a speech server that supports different grammars and different types of grammars by exposing several methods to the speech-enabled applications. The speech server supports static grammars that do not change and dynamic grammars that may change after a commit. The speech server provides persistence by supporting persistent grammars that enable a user to issue a command to an application even when the application is not loaded. In such a circumstance, the application is automatically launched and the command is processed. The speech server may enable or disable a grammar in order to limit confusion between grammars. Global and yielding grammars are also supported by the speech server. Global grammars are always active (e.g., “call 9-1-1”) while yielding grammars may be deactivated when an interaction whose grammar requires priority is active.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 7299185Abstract: Systems and methods are described for speech systems that utilize an interaction manager to manage interactions—also known as dialogues—from one or more applications. The interactions are managed properly even if multiple applications use different grammars. The interaction manager maintains an interaction list. An application wishing to utilize the speech system submits one or more interactions to the interaction manager. Interactions are normally processed in the order in which they are received. An exception to this rule is an interaction that is configured by an application to be processed immediately, which causes the interaction manager to place the interaction at the front of the interaction list of interactions. If an application has designated an interaction to interrupt a currently processing interaction, then the newly submitted application will interrupt any interaction currently being processed and, therefore, it will be processed immediately.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 7254545Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that includes one or more speech controls incorporated into one or more speech-enabled applications that run on the speech system. The controls allow applications to be developed with minimal programming effort to incorporate common speech-enabled application functions. A question control provides a customizable template for requesting information from a user. An announcer control allows a speech-enabled application to provide a user with information without having to re-create an entire announcer process each time it is used. A command control provides a simple way to attach command and control functions to speech-enabled applications. A word trainer control provides a way to associate user-selected voice tags with certain information. Providing the controls for use with speech-enabled applications ensures standardized user interfaces across multiple speech-enabled applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen R Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David M Miller
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Patent number: 7188066Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that includes one or more speech controls incorporated into one or more speech-enabled applications that run on the speech system. The controls allow applications to be developed with minimal programming effort to incorporate common speech-enabled application functions. A question control provides a customizable template for requesting information from a user. An announcer control allows a speech-enabled application to provide a user with information without having to re-create an entire announcer process each time it is used. A command control provides a simple way to attach command and control functions to speech-enabled applications. A word trainer control provides a way to associate user-selected voice tags with certain information. Providing the controls for use with speech-enabled applications ensures standardized user interfaces across multiple speech-enabled applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 7167831Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that manages multiple grammars from one or more speech-enabled applications. The speech system includes a speech server that supports different grammars and different types of grammars by exposing several methods to the speech-enabled applications. The speech server supports static grammars that do not change and dynamic grammars that may change after a commit. The speech server provides persistence by supporting persistent grammars that enable a user to issue a command to an application even when the application is not loaded. In such a circumstance, the application is automatically launched and the command is processed. The speech server may enable or disable a grammar in order to limit confusion between grammars. Global and yielding grammars are also supported by the speech server. Global grammars are always active (e.g., “call 9-1-1”) while yielding grammars may be deactivated when an interaction whose grammar requires priority is active.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, David Michael Miller, Dan Banay
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Patent number: 7139713Abstract: Systems and methods are described for speech systems that utilize an interaction manager to manage interactions—also known as dialogues—from one or more applications. The interactions are managed properly even if multiple applications use different grammars. The interaction manager maintains an interaction list. An application wishing to utilize the speech system submits one or more interactions to the interaction manager. Interactions are normally processed in the order in which they are received. An exception to this rule is an interaction that is configured by an application to be processed immediately, which causes the interaction manager to place the interaction at the front of the interaction list of interactions. If an application has designated an interaction to interrupt a currently processing interaction, then the newly submitted application will interrupt any interaction currently being processed and, therefore, it will be processed immediately.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Patent number: 6971015Abstract: Methods and arrangements are provided verify if a requesting computer application is authorized to change a controlled parameter associated with a computer controlled device and/or function. To accomplish this, one or verification functions are employed to analyze a security code or absence thereof, as identified by a requesting application. If the security code, which may be encrypted, matches a known or calculated valid security code, then the requesting application is deemed to be authorized to change the controlled parameter and/or modify certain limitations associated with an acceptable range for the controlled parameter. If the security code does not match a known or calculated valid security code, then the requesting application is deemed to be unauthorized to change the controlled parameter outside of a previously established acceptable range for the controlled parameter.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip
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Publication number: 20030177013Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that includes one or more speech controls incorporated into one or more speech-enabled applications that run on the speech system. The controls allow applications to be developed with minimal programming effort to incorporate common speech-enabled application functions. A question control provides a customizable template for requesting information from a user. An announcer control allows a speech-enabled application to provide a user with information without having to re-create an entire announcer process each time it is used. A command control provides a simple way to attach command and control functions to speech-enabled applications. A word trainer control provides a way to associate user-selected voice tags with certain information. Providing the controls for use with speech-enabled applications ensures standardized user interfaces across multiple speech-enabled applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Publication number: 20030171928Abstract: Systems and methods are described for speech systems that utilize an interaction manager to manage interactions—also known as dialogues—from one or more applications. The interactions are managed properly even if multiple applications use different grammars. The interaction manager maintains an interaction list. An application wishing to utilize the speech system submits one or more interactions to the interaction manager. Interactions are normally processed in the order in which they are received. An exception to this rule is an interaction that is configured by an application to be processed immediately, which causes the interaction manager to place the interaction at the front of the interaction list of interactions. If an application has designated an interaction to interrupt a currently processing interaction, then the newly submitted application will interrupt any interaction currently being processed and, therefore, it will be processed immediately.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Stephen Russel Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, Dan Banay, David Michael Miller
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Publication number: 20030171929Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a speech system that manages multiple grammars from one or more speech-enabled applications. The speech system includes a speech server that supports different grammars and different types of grammars by exposing several methods to the speech-enabled applications. The speech server supports static grammars that do not change and dynamic grammars that may change after a commit. The speech server provides persistence by supporting persistent grammars that enable a user to issue a command to an application even when the application is not loaded. In such a circumstance, the application is automatically launched and the command is processed. The speech server may enable or disable a grammar in order to limit confusion between grammars. Global and yielding grammars are also supported by the speech server. Global grammars are always active (e.g., “call 9-1-1”) while yielding grammars may be deactivated when an interaction whose grammar requires priority is active.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Steve Russel Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, David Michael Miller, Dan Banay
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Publication number: 20030158731Abstract: A method for exposing speech engine features to one or more independent applications wherein the features relate to word training and/or wherein the method optionally exposes the speech engine features without invoking a user interface. A word training interface to expose speech engine features to one or more independent applications wherein the interface is optionally an application programming interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Stephen Russell Falcon, Clement Chun Pong Yip, David Michael Miller