Patents by Inventor David E Johnstone
David E Johnstone 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: 10313818Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 10284992Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 10244341Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20180146318Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R.P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20180114206Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliott Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E. Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B. White, Russell Bennett
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Patent number: 9900722Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 9877136Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20170208413Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R. P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 9519894Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Gula Consulting Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliott Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E. Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B. White, Russell Bennett
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Patent number: 9484061Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for editing digital audio data. In some implementations a method is provided that includes receiving digital audio data, identifying a modification to a portion of the digital audio data, and automatically correcting audio data surrounding one or more edit boundaries resulting from the identified modification including interpolating audio data from a region associated with the one or more edit boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric Sanders, Charles Van Winkle, Daniel Ramirez, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 9377990Abstract: This specification describes technologies relating to editing digital audio data. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes displaying a visual representation of audio data, receiving an image, positioning the image as overlapping a portion of the displayed visual representation of the audio data, and editing the audio data corresponding to the portion of the displayed visual representation of the audio data overlapped by the image to form edited audio data, the editing including applying a variable editing effect according to the image content. In other implementations a computer-implemented method is provided that includes receiving an image, converting the image into a display of a visual representation of audio data using a specified conversion mode, and storing audio data corresponding to the display of audio data.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventor: David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20150312694Abstract: The derivation of personalized HRTFs for a human subject based on the anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject involves obtaining multiple anthropometric feature parameters and multiple HRTFs of multiple training subjects. Subsequently, multiple anthropometric feature parameters of a human subject are acquired. A representation of the statistical relationship between the plurality of anthropometric feature parameters of the human subject and a subset of the multiple anthropometric feature parameters belonging to the plurality of training subjects is determined. The representation of the statistical relationship is then applied to the multiple HRTFs of the plurality of training subjects to obtain a set of personalized HRTFs for the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Piotr Tadeusz Bilinski, Jens Ahrens, Mark R.P. Thomas, Ivan J. Tashev, John C. Platt, David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20150205570Abstract: This specification describes technologies relating to editing digital audio data. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes displaying a visual representation of audio data, receiving an image, positioning the image as overlapping a portion of the displayed visual representation of the audio data, and editing the audio data corresponding to the portion of the displayed visual representation of the audio data overlapped by the image to form edited audio data, the editing including applying a variable editing effect according to the image content. In other implementations a computer-implemented method is provided that includes receiving an image, converting the image into a display of a visual representation of audio data using a specified conversion mode, and storing audio data corresponding to the display of audio data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventor: David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20150205569Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for editing digital audio data. In some implementations a method is provided that includes receiving digital audio data, identifying a modification to a portion of the digital audio data, and automatically correcting audio data surrounding one or more edit boundaries resulting from the identified modification including interpolating audio data from a region associated with the one or more edit boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Eric Sanders, Charles Van Winkle, Daniel Ramirez, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 8938402Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Lead Core Fund, L.L.C.Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliott Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E. Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B. White, Russell Bennett
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Patent number: 8924310Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Lead Core Fund, L.L.C.Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliott Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E. Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B. White, Russell Bennett
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Patent number: 8660845Abstract: Systems and methods for audio editing are provided. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes receiving digital audio data including a plurality of distinct vocal components. Each distinct vocal component is automatically identified using one or more attributes that uniquely identify each distinct vocal component. The audio data is separated into two or more individual tracks where each individual track comprises audio data corresponding to one distinct vocal component. The separated individual tracks are then made available for further processing.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Adobe Systems IncorporatedInventors: Nariman Sodeifi, David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20140039891Abstract: Systems and methods for audio editing are provided. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes receiving digital audio data including a plurality of distinct vocal components. Each distinct vocal component is automatically identified using one or more attributes that uniquely identify each distinct vocal component. The audio data is separated into two or more individual tracks where each individual track comprises audio data corresponding to one distinct vocal component. The separated individual tracks are then made available for further processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventors: Nariman Sodeifi, David E. Johnston
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Patent number: 8532802Abstract: Systems and methods for editing digital audio data are provided. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes receiving digital audio data. The computer implemented method includes receiving digital audio data and displaying a representation of the digital audio data. The method also includes receiving a selection including a portion of the digital audio data, analyzing a feature of the audio data for the selected portion with respect to a plurality of frequency bands in the digital audio data, calculating a feature value for each frequency band over a specified period of time, and using the feature value for each frequency band to adjust the feature of the audio data.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Adobe Systems IncorporatedInventor: David E. Johnston
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Publication number: 20120271771Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliott Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E. Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B. White, Russell Bennett