Patents by Inventor Darrell A. Poirier

Darrell A. Poirier 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).

  • Publication number: 20240099421
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for resolving bodily pain and more specifically pain related to muscular and/or skeletal problems including joint pain, back pain, knee pain, and so on caused from inadequate support of a person's muscular and/or skeletal systems, and/or mechanical imbalances throughout the spine, pelvis and/or feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Darrell A. POIRIER, Daniel P. SJOGREN
  • Patent number: 7689416
    Abstract: This invention combines methodologies that enhance voice recognition dictation. It describes features for moving speaker voice files eliminating redundant training of speech recognition dictation applications. It defines how to create synthetic voice models reducing speaker dependency. It combines accuracy and performance into a single measure called RAP Rate. Moreover, the invention describes enhancing voice recognition applications and systems by measure/adjusting hardware and software features for optimal voice recognition dictation incorporating methodical processes based on RAP Rate. Using these approaches and tools the invention includes a method for constructing a handheld transcriber that immediately translates audio speech into text with real-time display. The invention describes a method for applying RAP Rate and synthetic voice models to applications like voice mail to text. With the ability to move and translate voice models the invention describes new services that could be provided for a fee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Darrell A. Poirier
  • Patent number: 7603273
    Abstract: This invention is a combination of software and hardware components and methodologies that enable voice recognition for multiple users simultaneously. It introduces the concept of a “conversational voice log” and how voice logs are combined to represent the spoken words of a meeting or group conversations. It defines the components needed, command set for control, text output features, and usage of such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Darrell A. Poirier
  • Patent number: 7047192
    Abstract: This invention is a combination of software and hardware components and methodologies that enable speech recognition for multiple users simultaneously. It introduces the concept of a “conversational voice log” and how voice logs are combined to represent the spoken words of a meeting or group conversations. It defines the components needed, command set for control, text output features, and usage of such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Darrell A. Poirier
  • Publication number: 20020049589
    Abstract: This invention is a combination of software and hardware components and methodologies that enable voice recognition for multiple users simultaneously. It introduces the concept of a “conversational voice log” and how voice logs are combined to represent the spoken words of a meeting or group conversations. It defines the components needed, command set for control, text output features, and usage of such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Darrell A. Poirier
  • Patent number: RE44248
    Abstract: This invention combines methodologies that enhance voice recognition dictation. It describes features for moving speaker voice files eliminating redundant training of speech recognition dictation applications. It defines how to create synthetic voice models reducing speaker dependency. It combines accuracy and performance into a single measure called RAP Rate. Moreover, the invention describes enhancing voice recognition applications and systems by measure/adjusting hardware and software features for optimal voice recognition dictation incorporating methodical processes based on RAP Rate. Using these approaches and tools the invention includes a method for constructing a handheld transcriber that immediately translates audio speech into text with real-time display. The invention describes a method for applying RAP Rate and synthetic voice models to applications like voice mail to text. With the ability to move and translate voice models the invention describes new services that could be provided for a fee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Darrell A. Poirier