Patents by Inventor Emily Tran
Emily Tran 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: 11545131Abstract: A reading order extrapolation and management system and process for facilitating auditory comprehension of electronic documents. As an example, a user may access contents of an electronic document via an application and request a speech-synthesized recitation of any media in the electronic document. The application may make use of a reading order that has been specifically generated and improved by reference to eye tracking data from users reading the document. A reading order can be assigned to a document and implemented when, for example, a screen reader is engaged for use with the document. Such systems can be of great benefit to users with visually impairments and/or distracted users seeking a meaningful audio presentation of textual content.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tracy ThuyDuyen Tran, Emily Tran, Daniel Yancy Parish
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Patent number: 11514893Abstract: Techniques performed by a data processing system for processing voice content received from a user herein include receiving a first audio input from a user comprising spoken content, analyzing the first audio input using one or more natural language processing models to produce a first textual output comprising a textual representation of the first audio input, analyzing the first textual output using one or more machine learning models to determine first context information of the first textual output, and processing the first textual output in the application based on the first context information.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Erez Kikin-Gil, Emily Tran, Benjamin David Smith, Alan Liu, Erik Thomas Oveson
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Patent number: 11501762Abstract: Techniques performed by a data processing system for processing voice content received from a user herein include receiving a first audio input from the user comprising a mixed-mode dictation, analyzing, using one or more machine learning (ML) models, the first audio input to obtain a first interpretation of the mixed-mode dictation, presenting the first interpretation to the user in an application on the data processing system, receiving a second audio input from the user comprising a corrective command, analyzing the second audio input to obtain a second interpretation of the restatement of the mixed-mode dictation presenting the second interpretation to the user, receiving an indication from the user that the second interpretation is a correct interpretation of the mixed-mode dictation, and modifying the operating parameters of the one or more machine learning models to interpret the subsequent instances of the mixed-mode dictation based on the second interpretation.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Emily Tran, Robert L. Chambers, Erez Kikin-Gil
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Publication number: 20220036883Abstract: Techniques performed by a data processing system for processing voice content received from a user herein include receiving a first audio input from the user comprising a mixed-mode dictation, analyzing, using one or more machine learning (ML) models, the first audio input to obtain a first interpretation of the mixed-mode dictation, presenting the first interpretation to the user in an application on the data processing system, receiving a second audio input from the user comprising a corrective command, analyzing the second audio input to obtain a second interpretation of the restatement of the mixed-mode dictation presenting the second interpretation to the user, receiving an indication from the user that the second interpretation is a correct interpretation of the mixed-mode dictation, and modifying the operating parameters of the one or more machine learning models to interpret the subsequent instances of the mixed-mode dictation based on the second interpretation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Emily TRAN, Robert L. CHAMBERS, Erez KIKIN-GIL
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Publication number: 20210233522Abstract: Techniques performed by a data processing system for processing voice content received from a user herein include receiving a first audio input from a user comprising spoken content, analyzing the first audio input using one or more natural language processing models to produce a first textual output comprising a textual representation of the first audio input, analyzing the first textual output using one or more machine learning models to determine first context information of the first textual output, and processing the first textual output in the application based on the first context information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Erez KIKIN-GIL, Emily TRAN, Benjamin David SMITH, Alan LIU, Erik Thomas OVESON
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Publication number: 20210020159Abstract: A reading order extrapolation and management system and process for facilitating auditory comprehension of electronic documents. As an example, a user may access contents of an electronic document via an application and request a speech-synthesized recitation of any media in the electronic document. The application may make use of a reading order that has been specifically generated and improved by reference to eye tracking data from users reading the document. A reading order can be assigned to a document and implemented when, for example, a screen reader is engaged for use with the document. Such systems can be of great benefit to users with visually impairments and/or distracted users seeking a meaningful audio presentation of textual content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Tracy ThuyDuyen TRAN, Emily TRAN, Daniel Yancy PARISH
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Patent number: 10871880Abstract: A tool for action tool-integrated inking input is provided. In one example, a user selects an inking tool and further selects an action functionality to apply to the inking tool. The inking tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected functionality. In another example, the user selects an action tool having a particular functionality and further selects inking properties to apply to the action tool. The action tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected inking properties. In another example, a tool is provided, and the user selects an action functionality and inking properties to apply to the tool. The action tool is updated to illustrate the selected functionality and properties. In another example, the user selects an inking tool and an action tool to apply properties associated with the inking tool and the functionality associated with the action tool to an active tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: L. Tucker Hatfield, Ian William Mikutel, Emily Tran, Alex J. Simmons, Lisa Carolyn Cherian
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Patent number: 10691316Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein that enhance drawing technology in application user interfaces. In an implementation, a guide object is disclosed herein that allows a user to draw against the guide object, position other objects against, and otherwise interact with the guide object as-if it were a stencil. The guide object may be presented as a drawing tool in a user interface to an application that a user may invoke by user input to assist with the creation of content on a canvas. As a line is drawn proximate to the guide object, for example, or as a shape is positioned nearby the guide object, the application obtains guidance information from the guide object that allows the application to render the interaction between line or shape and the guide object as-if it were an actual stencil.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tucker Hatfield, Tyler R. Adams, Daniel Yancy Parish, Emily Tran
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Patent number: 10579237Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein that enhance drawing technology in application user interfaces. In an implementation, a guide object is disclosed herein that allows a user to draw against the guide object, position other objects against, and otherwise interact with the guide object as-if it were a stencil. The guide object may be presented as a drawing tool in a user interface to an application that a user may invoke by user input to assist with the creation of content on a canvas. As a line is drawn proximate to the guide object, for example, or as a shape is positioned nearby the guide object, the application obtains guidance information from the guide object that allows the application to render the interaction between line or shape and the guide object as-if it were an actual stencil.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tucker Hatfield, Tyler R. Adams, Daniel Yancy Parish, Emily Tran
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Patent number: 10162518Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for supporting reversible ink in a user interface to an application. In an implementation, an application receives inking input on a canvas in a user interface to the application. The application renders ink on the canvas along a path taken by the inking input and monitors for the inking input to reverse direction along the path. In response to the inking input reversing the direction along the path, the application erases at least a portion of the ink from the canvas.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Emily Tran, Daniel Parish, Tyler R. Adams, L. Tucker Hatfield
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Patent number: 10134158Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for supporting directional stamping. In an implementation, an input stroke is received on a canvas in a user interface to an application. The application identifies at least a directional effect with which to render each of a set of discontinuous objects along a continuous path taken by the input stroke on the canvas. The application then renders the set of discontinuous objects on the canvas along the continuous path with at least the directional effect identified for each discontinuous object.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Emily Tran, L. Tucker Hatfield, Daniel Parish
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Publication number: 20180240255Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for supporting directional stamping. In an implementation, an input stroke is received on a canvas in a user interface to an application. The application identifies at least a directional effect with which to render each of a set of discontinuous objects along a continuous path taken by the input stroke on the canvas. The application then renders the set of discontinuous objects on the canvas along the continuous path with at least the directional effect identified for each discontinuous object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Emily Tran, L. Tucker Hatfield, Daniel Parish
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Publication number: 20180225037Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for supporting reversible ink in a user interface to an application. In an implementation, an application receives inking input on a canvas in a user interface to the application. The application renders ink on the canvas along a path taken by the inking input and monitors for the inking input to reverse direction along the path. In response to the inking input reversing the direction along the path, the application erases at least a portion of the ink from the canvas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Emily Tran, Daniel Parish, Tyler R. Adams, L. Tucker Hatfield
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Publication number: 20180129367Abstract: A tool for action tool-integrated inking input is provided. In one example, a user selects an inking tool and further selects an action functionality to apply to the inking tool. The inking tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected functionality. In another example, the user selects an action tool having a particular functionality and further selects inking properties to apply to the action tool. The action tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected inking properties. In another example, a tool is provided, and the user selects an action functionality and inking properties to apply to the tool. The action tool is updated to illustrate the selected functionality and properties. In another example, the user selects an inking tool and an action tool to apply properties associated with the inking tool and the functionality associated with the action tool to an active tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: L. Tucker Hatfield, Ian William Mikutel, Emily Tran, Alex J. Simmons, Lisa Carolyn Cherian
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Publication number: 20170364248Abstract: Technologies are described for a segment eraser, where predefined graphical shapes or ink entries (hand drawn shapes through touch, gesture, or similar input) are modified through deletion of one or more segments, rotation, resizing, color changes, and comparable ones. Binary shape operations such as union combination, fragmenting intersection, and subtraction are performed on underlying shapes to create new shapes in predictable ways. A segment eraser according to embodiments works from endpoint to endpoint of the underlying shape outlines, on dosed shape areas when the shapes have no outline, and on dry ink strokes up to intersections with other ink entries.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Emily Tran, Daniel Yancy Parish, Tyler Adams, Larry Tucker Hatfield
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Publication number: 20170285920Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein that enhance drawing technology in application user interfaces. In an implementation, a guide object is disclosed herein that allows a user to draw against the guide object, position other objects against, and otherwise interact with the guide object as-if it were a stencil. The guide object may be presented as a drawing tool in a user interface to an application that a user may invoke by user input to assist with the creation of content on a canvas. As a line is drawn proximate to the guide object, for example, or as a shape is positioned nearby the guide object, the application obtains guidance information from the guide object that allows the application to render the interaction between line or shape and the guide object as-if it were an actual stencil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Tucker Hatfield, Tyler R. Adams, Dan Parish, Emily Tran
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Publication number: 20170285919Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein that enhance drawing technology in application user interfaces. In an implementation, a guide object is disclosed herein that allows a user to draw against the guide object, position other objects against, and otherwise interact with the guide object as-if it were a stencil. The guide object may be presented as a drawing tool in a user interface to an application that a user may invoke by user input to assist with the creation of content on a canvas. As a line is drawn proximate to the guide object, for example, or as a shape is positioned nearby the guide object, the application obtains guidance information from the guide object that allows the application to render the interaction between line or shape and the guide object as-if it were an actual stencil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Tucker Hatfield, Tyler R. Adams, Dan Parish, Emily Tran
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Patent number: 8672916Abstract: An absorbent garment having a garment-like outer shell and an absorbent assembly adapted for adjustable positioning therein is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the absorbent garment includes garment shell, at least one inner attachment member, and an absorbent assembly. The inner attachment member can be disposed at a waist region of the garment shell. The absorbent assembly can include a fastening component disposed at an end region, the first fastening component adapted for refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member. The inner attachment member can be configured such that a user may adjust a position of the refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Lynn Brud, Michael Faulks, Emily Tran
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Publication number: 20110288520Abstract: An absorbent garment having a garment-like outer shell and an absorbent assembly adapted for adjustable positioning therein is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the absorbent garment includes garment shell, at least one inner attachment member, and an absorbent assembly. The inner attachment member can be disposed at a waist region of the garment shell. The absorbent assembly can include a fastening component disposed at an end region, the first fastening component adapted for refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member. The inner attachment member can be configured such that a user may adjust a position of the refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Lynn Brud, Michael Faulks, Emily Tran
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Patent number: 7993322Abstract: An absorbent garment having a garment-like outer shell and an absorbent assembly adapted for adjustable positioning therein is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the absorbent garment includes garment shell, at least one inner attachment member, and an absorbent assembly. The inner attachment member can be disposed at a waist region of the garment shell. The absorbent assembly can include a fastening component disposed at an end region, the first fastening component adapted for refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member. The inner attachment member can be configured such that a user may adjust a position of the refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Lynn Brud, Michael Faulks, Emily Tran