Patents by Inventor Clifford Kushler

Clifford Kushler 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).

  • Data gathering in digital and rendered document environments
    Publication number: 20130246128
    Abstract: A system for determining viewership of articles or ads in printed publications and using the determined viewership to determine author compensation, ad rates, or other historical or demographic related information is described. The system receives text capture information of portions of a number of rendered documents that is generated by capture devices operated by a number of users. The system searches digital content using the received capture information and determines a readership value for components of the rendered document based upon the search.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin King, Dale Grover, Clifford Kushler, James Stafford-Fraser, Claes-Fredrik Mannby
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARACTER RECOGNITION
    Publication number: 20130243324
    Abstract: Character recognition is described. In one embodiment, it may use matched sequences rather than character shape to determine a computer-legible result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Association of a portable scanner with input/output and storage devices
    Patent number: 8531710
    Abstract: A device identifier is scanned with a portable scanner and communicated to a service provider. The service provider associates the device with the portable scanner. Information is scanned from a printed source and communicated to the service provider and subsequent information is received in response at a device identified by the device identifier. In some embodiments, a communication session identifier is scanned with a portable scanner and communicated to the service provider rather than (or in cooperation with) the device identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Document enhancement system and method
    Patent number: 8521772
    Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for enhancing documents, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Aggregate analysis of text captures performed by multiple users from rendered documents
    Patent number: 8515816
    Abstract: A facility for analyzing text capture operation traffic is described. The system receives indications of operations for capturing text from rendered documents performed by a plurality of users. The system performs collective analysis on the received indications, and outputs a result produced by the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Archive of text captures from rendered documents
    Patent number: 8505090
    Abstract: A facility for storing a text capture data structure for a particular user is described. The data structure comprises a number of entries. Each entry corresponds to a text capture operation performed by the user from a rendered document. Each entry contains information specifying the text captured in the text capture operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin King, Dale Grover, Clifford Kushler, James Stafford-Fraser, Claes-Fredrik Mannby
  • Processing techniques for text capture from a rendered document
    Patent number: 8489624
    Abstract: A facility for initiating a purchase is described. The facility receives a text sequence captured by a user from a rendered document using a handheld text capture device. The facility identifies in the received text sequence a reference to a distinguished product. In response to identifying the reference, the facility presents to the user an opportunity to place an order for the established product. If the user accepts the presented opportunity to order the distinct product, the facility orders the distinct product on behalf of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Google, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Towle King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Quentin Stafford-Fraser
  • Search Engines and Systems with Handheld Document Data Capture Devices
    Publication number: 20130132367
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for locating data associated with rendered documents. Some embodiments support the use of a handheld document data capture device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Triggering actions in response to optically or acoustically capturing keywords from a rendered document
    Patent number: 8447111
    Abstract: A system for processing text captured from rendered documents is described. The system receives a sequence of one or more words optically or acoustically captured from a rendered document by a user. The system identifies among words of the sequence a word with which an action has been associated. The system then performs the associated action with respect to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Data capture from rendered documents using handheld device
    Patent number: 8447144
    Abstract: A portable device having scanning, imaging or other data-capture capability is described. In some cases, the portable device can indicate to the user when enough information has been captured to uniquely identify a source document. In some cases, the portable device calculates timestamps and location-stamps indicating when and where a data capture occurred. In some cases, the portable device is controlled by gestures. In some cases, the portable scanning device has associated billing and content/service subscription information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Towle King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Quentin Stafford-Fraser
  • Triggering Actions in Response to Optically or Acoustically Capturing Keywords from a Rendered Document
    Publication number: 20130124549
    Abstract: A system for processing text captured from rendered documents is described. The system receives a sequence of one or more words optically or acoustically captured from a rendered document by a user. The system identifies among words of the sequence a word with which an action has been associated. The system then performs the associated action with respect to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Automatic Modification of Web Pages
    Publication number: 20130124354
    Abstract: A system for interactive paper is described. Data fragments are captured at locations in a rendered document. A digital version of the document is optionally located. Markup data applied to the capture creates a rich set of interactions for the user. New models for publishing documents and new document-related services are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Capturing text from rendered documents using supplemental information
    Patent number: 8442331
    Abstract: A system for processing a text capture operation is described. The system receives text captured from a rendered document in the text capture operation. The system also receives supplemental information distinct from the captured text. The system determines an action to perform in response to the text capture operation based upon both the captured text and the supplemental information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Towle King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Quentin Stafford-Fraser
  • Processing Techniques for Text Capture from a Rendered Document
    Publication number: 20130041782
    Abstract: A facility for initiating a purchase is described. The facility receives a text sequence captured by a user from a rendered document using a handheld text capture device. The facility identifies in the received text sequence a reference to a distinguished product. In response to identifying the reference, the facility presents to the user an opportunity to place an order for the established product. If the user accepts the presented opportunity to order the distinct product, the facility orders the distinct product on behalf of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Automatic modification of web pages
    Patent number: 8346620
    Abstract: A system for interactive paper is described. Data fragments are captured at locations in a rendered document. A digital version of the document is optionally located. Markup data applied to the capture creates a rich set of interactions for the user. New models for publishing documents and new document-related services are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Document Enhancement System and Method
    Publication number: 20120297277
    Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for enhancing documents, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Secure data gathering from rendered documents
    Patent number: 8261094
    Abstract: A facility for securing text captured from a rendered document is described. The facility receives data including an encryption of text captured from a rendered document. The facility decrypts the captured text included in the received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • CORRECTING TYPING MISTAKES BASED ON PROBABILITIES OF INTENDED CONTACT FOR NON-CONTACTED KEYS
    Publication number: 20120203544
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying word candidates based on a sequence of contact events within one or more keys on a keyboard. In some examples, the system identifies a probability of intended contact for keys adjacent to a contacted key, and returns the identified probabilities to a typing correction system that identifies likely word candidates that correspond to text input sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Clifford A. Kushler
  • Document enhancement system and method
    Patent number: 8214387
    Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for enhancing documents, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Archive of Text Captures from Rendered Documents
    Publication number: 20120151577
    Abstract: A facility for storing a text capture data structure for a particular user is described. The data structure comprises a number of entries. Each entry corresponds to a text capture operation performed by the user from a rendered document. Each entry contains information specifying the text captured in the text capture operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Martin King, Dale Grover, Clifford Kushler, James Stafford-Fraser, Claes-Fredrik Mannby