Patents by Inventor Erik Perotti
Erik Perotti 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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Publication number: 20200013423Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for noise management are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving a plurality of noise level measurements. The method includes receiving a plurality of location data. In one example, the method further includes adjusting an environmental parameter utilizing the noise level measurements. In one example, the method further includes providing location services to a user directing the user to a geographical area having a lower noise level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Plantronics. Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti
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Patent number: 10446168Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for noise management are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving a plurality of noise level measurements taken at a plurality of headsets. The method includes receiving a plurality of location data, including receiving a location data associated with each headset in the plurality of headsets. In one example, the method further includes adjusting an environmental parameter utilizing the noise level measurements. In one example, the method further includes providing location services to a user directing the user to a geographical area having a lower noise level.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti
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Patent number: 10432623Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for user authentication are described. In one example, authenticating a user includes establishing a first wireless communication link between a headset and a first computing device and a second wireless communication link concurrent with the first wireless communication link between the headset and a second computing device. A user authentication request is received at the first computing device from a secure system. The user authentication request is transmitted from the first computing device to the headset. An authentication response is transmitted to the secure system utilizing the second computing device and the second wireless communication link.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Roman J Ryan
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Patent number: 10331867Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for enhanced user biometric authentication are described. In one example, authenticating a user includes storing user authentication pairs in a memory of an authenticator device, each authentication pair comprising an instruction prompt and a stored corresponding user response biometric to the instruction prompt. A request to authenticate a user is received at the authenticator device from an authentication requestor device. An instruction prompt is output from a selected authentication pair, and a current user response to the instruction prompt is received. A current user biometric is generated from the current user response. An identity of the user is authenticated by comparing the current user biometric to the stored corresponding user response biometric for the instruction prompt output.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20180176215Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for user authentication are described. In one example, authenticating a user includes establishing a first wireless communication link between a headset and a first computing device and a second wireless communication link concurrent with the first wireless communication link between the headset and a second computing device. A user authentication request is received at the first computing device from a secure system. The user authentication request is transmitted from the first computing device to the headset. An authentication response is transmitted to the secure system utilizing the second computing device and the second wireless communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Roman J. Ryan
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Publication number: 20180107813Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for user authentication are described. In one example, an active condition of an authenticator device is detected and the identity of the user is authenticated. A biometric input is received to enter an authenticated state. The authenticated state is maintained if the authenticator device has not shifted from the active condition to an inactive condition. An authentication request is received while the authenticator device is in the authenticated state. An authentication success is reported to the authentication requestor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20180096118Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for enhanced user biometric authentication are described. In one example, authenticating a user includes storing user authentication pairs in a memory of an authenticator device, each authentication pair comprising an instruction prompt and a stored corresponding user response biometric to the instruction prompt. A request to authenticate a user is received at the authenticator device from an authentication requestor device. An instruction prompt is output from a selected authentication pair, and a current user response to the instruction prompt is received. A current user biometric is generated from the current user response. An identity of the user is authenticated by comparing the current user biometric to the stored corresponding user response biometric for the instruction prompt output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Patent number: 9746491Abstract: A wearable device includes: a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the wearable device is being worn based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the wearable device is being worn. Also, a holdable device includes a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the holdable device is being held based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the holdable device is being held.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Cary Bran
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Patent number: 9697522Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for interactive device operation are disclosed. In one example, a method for user device operation includes retrieving from a user device memory a user device identifying data, dialing a remote computing device having an interactive voice response (IVR) system, and transmitting the user device identifying data to the remote computing device. The method includes outputting one or more voice messages from the interactive voice response system to a user of the user device, the one or more voice messages associated with a usage of the user device. The method further includes transmitting a user action to the remote computing device made responsive to the one or more voice messages.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Todd W Zazelenchuk
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Patent number: 9620141Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting a test signal from a speaker, the test signal operable to measure a speech transmission quality of a transmission channel. The method includes receiving the test signal at a microphone, outputting a detected test signal, and processing the detected test signal to determine the speech transmission quality of the transmission channel. The method further includes adjusting an output level of a noise masking signal from the speaker responsive to the speech transmission quality.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti, Kwangsee Allen Woo
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Patent number: 9420097Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for interactive voice response system traversal are disclosed. In one example, a user selectable dialer is created including a dial number for an interactive voice response (IVR) system and an ordered sequence of IVR response data operable to transmit to the IVR system perform a desired operation. A user selection of the user selectable dialer is received, and the dial number is automatically dialed to connect to the IVR system and the ordered sequence of IVR response data is automatically transmitted to perform the desired operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Cary Bran, Barry L Margerum
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Publication number: 20160171873Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing reminders are disclosed. In one example, reminders are shared across devices. In one example methods and apparatuses are provided which identify when a subscribing device of a plurality of subscribing devices is at or in proximity to a reminder location, and outputting the reminder message at the subscribing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Patent number: 9300744Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing reminders are disclosed. In one example, reminders are shared across devices. In one example methods and apparatuses are provided which identify when a subscribing device of a plurality of subscribing devices is at or in proximity to a reminder location, and outputting the reminder message at the subscribing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20160088135Abstract: Disclosed are watchbands, watchband links, and lanyards, where the watchbands comprise a band, wherein the band comprises (i) a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal representing a physical quantity, and (ii) a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal representing the sensor signal; and a closure structure operable to close the watchband.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Alfred Gesing, Barry C Ferris, Erik Perotti, Ken Comstock, Scott Walsh
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Patent number: 9247055Abstract: An interactive voice response method and system is described. A computerized IVR dialer signals to an IVR system that it is capable of high speed operations. The IVR system completes the high speed operations handshake with the IVR dialer. The two IVR components then continue processing of the IVR call at speeds higher than likely obtainable in a conventional IVR call, e.g., one in which the IVR dialer is performed by a human caller. The IVR system and the IVR dialer may employ a high speed IVR script that eliminates many of the instructional messages provided to human IVR callers and also eliminates or reduces the duration of pauses between the communication of information.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20150350427Abstract: An interactive voice response method and system is described. A computerized IVR dialer signals to an IVR system that it is capable of high speed operations. The IVR system completes the high speed operations handshake with the IVR dialer. The two IVR components then continue processing of the IVR call at speeds higher than likely obtainable in a conventional IVR call, e.g., one in which the IVR dialer is performed by a human caller. The IVR system and the IVR dialer may employ a high speed IVR script that eliminates many of the instructional messages provided to human IVR callers and also eliminates or reduces the duration of pauses between the communication of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: PLANTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20150287421Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for noise management are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving a plurality of noise level measurements taken at a plurality of headsets. The method includes receiving a plurality of location data, including receiving a location data associated with each headset in the plurality of headsets. In one example, the method further includes adjusting an environmental parameter utilizing the noise level measurements. In one example, the method further includes providing location services to a user directing the user to a geographical area having a lower noise level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20150279132Abstract: A security identification system is described that receives and processes multiple security credentials that have been configured by different network authenticators, devices configured to provide security credentials to user access devices, such as mobile phones and bracelets. The security identification system having multiple security certificates allows an employee to enter different locked physical facilities maintained by an employer when each of the locked physical facilities has been secured by a different security protocol, including security protocols provided by different security vendors. The security identification system may obtain security credentials over a network cloud service. The security identification system may take a variety of wearable forms, such as a bracelet, eyeglasses, rings, or ear buds, as well as forms such as a mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: Erik Perotti
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Publication number: 20150260754Abstract: Some embodiments feature a wearable device, and software therefor, comprising: a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the wearable device is being worn based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the wearable device is being worn. Some embodiments feature a holdable device comprising: a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the holdable device is being held based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the holdable device is being held.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Erik Perotti, Cary Bran
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Publication number: 20150243297Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting a test signal from a speaker, the test signal operable to measure a speech transmission quality of a transmission channel. The method includes receiving the test signal at a microphone, outputting a detected test signal, and processing the detected test signal to determine the speech transmission quality of the transmission channel. The method further includes adjusting an output level of a noise masking signal from the speaker responsive to the speech transmission quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Evan Harris Benway, Erik Perotti, Kwangsee Allen Woo