Patents by Inventor David Stern

David Stern 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).

  • Patent number: 11804227
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for distributing the performance of speech recognition among a remote control device and a voice platform in the cloud. In some embodiments, the remote control device operates to receive a voice input from a user. The remote control device detects a trigger word in the voice input. The remote control device then processes the voice input. The remote control device then transmits the voice input to a voice platform based on the detecting in order to determine an intent associated with the voice input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Wood, David Stern, Gregory Mack Garner
  • Publication number: 20230314324
    Abstract: Compositions, systems, and methods are disclosed for preparing and utilizing arrays, such as single-analyte arrays containing a plurality of fiducial elements with random spatial distributions. Arrays may be prepared with pluralities of fiducial elements comprising optically active or passive moieties. Arrays containing random spatial distributions of fiducial elements may be utilized for various array-based processes that require spatial information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Maryam JOUZI, Torri Elise RINKER, Pengyu HAO, Vadim LOBANOV, Ryan Kempston SEGHERS, Daniel HORNER, Pierre INDERMUHLE, David STERN, Ezra VAN GELDER, Kevin CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230287480
    Abstract: Systems for optically detecting single-analytes, such as cells, nucleic acids, and polypeptides, are described. The described optical detection systems are suitable for multiplexed detection of single-analytes, including single-analytes provided in an array-based format. Methods for identifying single-analyte properties and interactions utilizing optical detection systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: David STERN, Glenn CHAN, Ezra VAN GELDER
  • Publication number: 20230269412
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for modulating the quality of media content based on aggregate data usage. For example, a method may include: collecting usage data information from a plurality of locations: determining a data cap for each of the plurality of locations, training a machine learning model using the usage data information and the data cap; predicting, using the machine learning model, whether a location is going to exceed its associated data cap, the location being a new location or an existing one of the plurality of locations; and determining whether the modulate a quality of media content transmitted to the location based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, David Stern
  • Publication number: 20230223024
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing voice control using multiple digital assistants. In some embodiments, a voice platform operates to receive a voice input from a user. The voice platform selects a digital assistant from a plurality of digital assistants based on a trigger word. The voice platform then generates an intent from the voice input using the selected digital assistant. The voice platform then transmits the intent to a media device for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Wood, David Stern, Gregory Mack Garner
  • Publication number: 20230221243
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing single-molecule detection using fabricated integrated on-chip devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Pierre INDERMUHLE, Elliott SORELLE, David STERN, Parag MALLICK, Sujal M. PATEL
  • Patent number: 11700422
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes using a Wi-Fi module of a computing device to detect that an end-user has entered a monitored environment of the computing device, where the computing device is separate from, and communicatively coupled over an Internet of Things (IoT) network to, a battery-powered IoT device. The method also includes in response to detecting that the end-user has entered the monitored environment of the computing device, causing the IoT device to switch from operating in a standby mode to instead operating in an active mode, where operation in the standby mode comprises a mode in which the IoT device consumes less power than when operating in the active mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Garner, David Stern
  • Publication number: 20230213438
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing single-molecule detection using fabricated integrated on-chip devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Pierre INDERMUHLE, Elliott SORELLE, David STERN, Parag MALLICK, Sujal M. PATEL
  • Patent number: 11683290
    Abstract: A computer-implemented improved system for producing studio quality e-commerce product videos displaying a 3D rendering created from a 3D model of a product that includes generally the steps of uploading a 3D model of the consumer product onto a computer or an online platform; selecting product features for highlighting in the video; rotating the 3D model to identify selected features; providing text to highlight portions of the video and the selected features; selecting and providing musical accompaniment for the video; and, creating a timeline to establish the sequence of individual portions of the video whereupon the 3D rendered video is then automatically generated for the vendor's e-commerce product page and various social platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: GLOSSI, INC.
    Inventors: David Stern, Jacob William Black, Jonathan M. Gitlin, Michael Gadd, Greg Bolton, Kyle Dail, Rachael McDonald, Jacob Backer Schwartz, Steven Walther
  • Patent number: 11678001
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for modulating the quality of media content based on aggregate data usage. For example, a method may include: collecting usage data information from a plurality of locations; determining a data cap for each of the plurality of locations; training a machine learning model using the usage data information and the data cap; predicting, using the machine learning model, whether a location is going to exceed its associated data cap, the location being a new location or an existing one of the plurality of locations; and determining whether the modulate a quality of media content transmitted to the location based on the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Garner, David Stern
  • Patent number: 11653187
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for a device including a functional circuit, a power monitor circuit, and a controller. The functional circuit can be configured to perform a function. The power monitor circuit can collect power usage data of the functional circuit. The controller can transmit the power usage data to a master control device, and receive an instruction provided by the master control device. The instruction is generated based on the power usage data of the functional circuit and related to the function. Based on the instruction received from the master control device, the controller can adjust the function performed by the functional circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Mack Garner, David Stern, David Westerhoff, Anthony John Wood
  • Patent number: 11646025
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing voice control using multiple digital assistants. In some embodiments, a voice platform operates to receive a voice input from a user. The voice platform selects a digital assistant from a plurality of digital assistants based on a trigger word. The voice platform then generates an intent from the voice input using the selected digital assistant. The voice platform then transmits the intent to a media device for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Wood, David Stern, Gregory Mack Garner
  • Publication number: 20230117823
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for detecting downstream devices connected to an electrical load controlling device. An example embodiment operates by detecting an association signal from a downstream smart device responsive to a downstream smart device detection signal. The example embodiment further operates by determining whether the downstream smart device is coupled to an electrical terminal of an electrical switching device and configured to receive electricity in response to an actuation of the electrical switching device. If so, the example embodiment further operates by generating a control signal configured to instruct the electrical switching device to prevent a deactuation of the electrical switching device and transmitting the control signal to the electrical switching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Mack Garner, David Stern, David Westerhoff, Dustin Verhoeve
  • Publication number: 20230107579
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for selecting an affinity reagent which binds a desired peptide epitope in a plurality of sequence contexts. The method relies on obtaining a peptide library, each peptide having the sequence ?X?, wherein X is the desired peptide epitope, wherein each of ? and ? comprise an amino acid, using the peptide library to select an affinity reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Josh KLEIN, Jarrett EGERTSON, Tracy CHAN, Sonal TONAPI, Parag MALLICK, Minyong CHUNG, Abdullah OZER, Elliott SORELLE, David STERN
  • Publication number: 20230029710
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are light sheet imaging systems for imaging fluorescent samples. Also disclosed herein are sample holder systems for high throughput light sheet imaging of multiple three-dimensional samples without user intervention. Further disclosed herein are automated image processing methods to identify and quantify fluorescent particles within three-dimensional image sets without user intervention or user bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Janice LAI, David STERN
  • Patent number: 11515726
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for detecting downstream devices connected to an electrical load controlling device. An example embodiment operates by detecting an association signal from a downstream smart device responsive to a downstream smart device detection signal. The example embodiment further operates by determining whether the downstream smart device is coupled to an electrical terminal of an electrical switching device and configured to receive electricity in response to an actuation of the electrical switching device. If so, the example embodiment further operates by generating a control signal configured to instruct the electrical switching device to prevent a deactuation of the electrical switching device and transmitting the control signal to the electrical switching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Mack Garner, David Stern, David Westerhoff, Dustin Verhoeve
  • Publication number: 20220214557
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high throughput optical scanning device and methods of use. The optical scanning device and methods of use provided herein can allow high throughput scanning of a continuously moving object with a high resolution despite fluctuations in stage velocity. This can aid in high throughput scanning of a substrate, such as a biological chip comprising fluorophores. Also provided herein are improved optical relay systems and scanning optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Windsor OWENS, Bryan P. STAKER, Robert HARTLAGE, Edvinas ZIZMINSKAS, David STERN, Paul HEILMAN
  • Publication number: 20220050049
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing single-molecule detection using fabricated integrated on-chip devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre INDERMUHLE, Elliott SORELLE, David STERN, Parag MALLICK, Sujal M. PATEL
  • Publication number: 20220030326
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for a port-connected television upgrader system. An embodiment operates by determining that an application that streams output is installed on a television. A command to execute a function of the application is received. It is determined that an upgrader device is physically connected to the television through a port of the television. The command is provided to the upgrader device physically connected to the television. A response to the command is received by the television from the upgrader device. Content corresponding to executing the response is output by the television.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: PRATEEK TANDON, Cameron Esfahani, David Stern, Robin Edgell
  • Publication number: 20210400325
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for modulating the quality of media content based on aggregate data usage. For example, a method may include: collecting usage data information from a plurality of locations; determining a data cap for each of the plurality of locations; training a machine learning model using the usage data information and the data cap; predicting, using the machine learning model, whether a location is going to exceed its associated data cap, the location being a new location or an existing one of the plurality of locations; and determining whether the modulate a quality of media content transmitted to the location based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg GARNER, David STERN