Patents by Inventor Daniel H. Wilson
Daniel H. Wilson 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: 9412377Abstract: A system and method for enhancing visual representation to individuals participating in a conversation is provided. Visual data for a plurality of individuals participating in one or more conversations is analyzed. Possible conversational configurations of the individuals are generated. Each possible conversational configuration includes one or more pair-wise probabilities of at least two of the individuals. A probability weight is assigned to each of the pair-wise probabilities having a likelihood that the individuals of that pair-wise probability are participating in a conversation. A probability of each possible conversational configuration is determined by combining the probability weights for the pair-wise probabilities of that possible conversational configuration. The possible conversational configuration with the highest probability is selected as a most probable configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: III HOLDINGS 6, LLCInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8676572Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for enhancing audio to individuals participating in a conversation is provided. Audio data for individuals participating in one or more conversations is analyzed. Possible conversational configurations of the individuals are generated based on the audio data, and each possible conversational configuration includes one or more subconfigurations of at least two of the individuals. A probability weight is assigned to each of the subconfigurations and includes a likelihood that the individuals of that subconfiguration are participating in one of the conversations. A probability of each possible conversational configuration is determined by combining the probability weights for the subconfigurations of that possible conversational configuration. The possible conversational configuration with the highest probability is selected as a most probable configuration. The individuals participating in the conversations are determined based on the most probable configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20140046665Abstract: A system and method for enhancing visual representation to individuals participating in a conversation is provided. Visual data for a plurality of individuals participating in one or more conversations is analyzed. Possible conversational configurations of the individuals are generated. Each possible conversational configuration includes one or more pair-wise probabilities of at least two of the individuals. A probability weight is assigned to each of the pair-wise probabilities having a likelihood that the individuals of that pair-wise probability are participating in a conversation. A probability of each possible conversational configuration is determined by combining the probability weights for the pair-wise probabilities of that possible conversational configuration. The possible conversational configuration with the highest probability is selected as a most probable configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20130204616Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for enhancing audio to individuals participating in a conversation is provided. Audio data for individuals participating in one or more conversations is analyzed. Possible conversational configurations of the individuals are generated based on the audio data, and each possible conversational configuration includes one or more subconfigurations of at least two of the individuals. A probability weight is assigned to each of the subconfigurations and includes a likelihood that the individuals of that subconfiguration are participating in one of the conversations. A probability of each possible conversational configuration is determined by combining the probability weights for the subconfigurations of that possible conversational configuration. The possible conversational configuration with the highest probability is selected as a most probable configuration. The individuals participating in the conversations are determined based on the most probable configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8463600Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting floor controls based on conversational characteristics is provided. Audio streams are received, which each originate from an audio source. Floor controls for a current configuration including at least a portion of the audio streams are maintained. Conversational characteristics shared by two or more of the audio sources are determined. Possible configurations for the audio streams are identified based on the conversational characteristics. An analysis of the current configuration and the possible configurations is performed. A change threshold comprising a minimum number of timeslices for at least one of the current configuration and one of the possible configurations is applied to the analysis. When the analysis satisfies the change threshold, the floor controls are automatically adjusted. The audio streams are mixed into one or more outputs based on the adjusted floor controls.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul Masami Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison Gyle Woodruff
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Publication number: 20120158402Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting floor controls based on conversational characteristics is provided. Audio streams are received, which each originate from an audio source. Floor controls for a current configuration including at least a portion of the audio streams are maintained. Conversational characteristics shared by two or more of the audio sources are determined. Possible configurations for the audio streams are identified based on the conversational characteristics. An analysis of the current configuration and the possible configurations is performed. A change threshold comprising a minimum number of timeslices for at least one of the current configuration and one of the possible configurations is applied to the analysis. When the analysis satisfies the change threshold, the floor controls are automatically adjusted. The audio streams are mixed into one or more outputs based on the adjusted floor controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8126705Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting floor controls for a conversation is provided. Audio streams are received, which each originate from an audio source. Floor controls for a current configuration including at least a portion of the audio streams are maintained. Conversational characteristics shared by two or more of the audio sources are determined. Possible configurations for the audio streams are identified based on the conversational characteristics. An analysis of the current configuration and the possible configurations is performed. A change threshold is applied to the analysis. When the analysis satisfies the change threshold, the floor controls are automatically adjusted. The audio streams are mixed into one or more outputs based on the adjusted floor controls.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul Masami Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison Gyle Woodruff
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Patent number: 7933226Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a computer controlled method for use with a communication system. The method includes a step of receiving a plurality of communications, where each one of the plurality of communications is from one of a plurality of communication sources; includes a step of mixing (that is responsive to a plurality of floor controls) the plurality of communications for a plurality of outputs associated with plurality of communication sources; and includes a step of analyzing, for a plurality of users associated with the plurality of communication sources, one or more conversational characteristics of two or more of the plurality of users. The method also includes a step of automatically adjusting the plurality of floor controls responsive to the step of analyzing. Other embodiments include systems and devices that use the method as well as program products that cause a computer to execute the method.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Allison G. Woodruff, Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Chen Yu
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Patent number: 7698141Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a computer controlled method for use with a communication system. The method includes a step of receiving a plurality of communications, where each one of the plurality of communications is from one of a plurality of communication sources; includes a step of mixing (that is responsive to a plurality of floor controls) the plurality of communications for a plurality of outputs associated with plurality of communication sources; and includes a step of analyzing, for a plurality of users associated with the plurality of communication sources, one or more conversational characteristics of two or more of the plurality of users. The method also includes a step of automatically adjusting the plurality of floor controls responsive to the step of analyzing. Other embodiments include systems and devices that use the method as well as program products that cause a computer to execute the method.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20100057445Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting floor controls for a conversation is provided. Audio streams are received, which each originate from an audio source. Floor controls for a current configuration including at least a portion of the audio streams are maintained. Conversational characteristics shared by two or more of the audio sources are determined. Possible configurations for the audio streams are identified based on the conversational characteristics. An analysis of the current configuration and the possible configurations is performed. A change threshold is applied to the analysis. When the analysis satisfies the change threshold, the floor controls are automatically adjusted. The audio streams are mixed into one or more outputs based on the adjusted floor controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Patent number: 7617094Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method of using a computer to identify a conversation. Another aspect is a method for an audio processing system that identifies conversations and enhances each conversation for each user in the conversation.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20040172255Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a computer controlled method for use with a communication system. The method includes a step of receiving a plurality of communications, where each one of the plurality of communications is from one of a plurality of communication sources; includes a step of mixing (that is responsive to a plurality of floor controls) the plurality of communications for a plurality of outputs associated with plurality of communication sources; and includes a step of analyzing, for a plurality of users associated with the plurality of communication sources, one or more conversational characteristics of two or more of the plurality of users. The method also includes a step of automatically adjusting the plurality of floor controls responsive to the step of analyzing. Other embodiments include systems and devices that use the method as well as program products that cause a computer to execute the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20040172252Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method of using a computer to identify a conversation. Another aspect is a method for an audio processing system that identifies conversations and enhances each conversation for each user in the conversation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicants: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, Xerox CorporationInventors: Paul M. Aoki, Margaret H. Szymanski, James D. Thornton, Daniel H. Wilson, Allison G. Woodruff