Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Keim
Gregory A. Keim 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: 10812575Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hand free mode. Communication means provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ROSETTA STONE, LTD.Inventors: Michael Scott Fulkerson, Alisha Huber, Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein
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Publication number: 20180241805Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hand free mode. Communication means provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Michael Scott FULKERSON, Alisha HUBER, Gregory KEIM, Jack August MARMORSTEIN
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Patent number: 9954938Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hands free mode. Communication mean provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: ROSETTA STONE, LTD.Inventors: Michael Scott Fulkerson, Alisha Huber, Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein
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Publication number: 20160072879Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hands free mode. Communication mean provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: ROSETTA STONE, LTD.Inventors: MICHAEL SCOTT FULKERSON, ALISHA HUBER, GREGORY KEIM, JACK AUGUST MARMORSTEIN
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Patent number: 9135086Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hands free mode. Communication means provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Michael Scott Fulkerson, Alisha Huber, Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein
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Patent number: 8840400Abstract: In a communication between individuals having different levels of skill in a language, communication by the more skilled individual is controlled so as to keep it at a level understandable by the lesser skilled individual. For example, a native speaker's communication with a student learning his language (the target language) is monitored by an interface and compared with a stored model representing the student's knowledge and ability in the language. Should the native speaker communicate in a way that would not be understood by the student, for example, by using vocabulary or a sentence structure beyond the student's ability, the interface will notify the native speaker. The interface might then suggest an alternate word or sentence structure to the native speaker, inviting him to use the alternate communication. The native speaker can then substitute and send the alternate communication.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Michael Scott Fulkerson, Ronald Bryce Inouve, Alisha Huber
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Publication number: 20140170629Abstract: The content of an instructor-student interaction set in an automated teaching system is represented in a graph-based format. In a graph-based representation, not only can variations branch away from each other at a node (branching point), as in the tree-based representation, but they can also merge back together. Not only does this make the -structure more compact, but it increases the number of variations that can be represented in the content while simultaneously eliminating the need to individually author each variation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Keim, Ronald Bryce Inouye, Karl Ridgeway, Robin Smith, Kyle Kuhn, Jack Marmorstein, Brian Vaughn, Alisha Huber
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Publication number: 20140170610Abstract: A method and system for teaching a user a target language includes developing and constructing variable potential paths of nodes representing an exchange between two participants in a dialogue, prompting and selecting a path of nodes through a conversation graph of the target language, the path of nodes defining a dialogue; and determining whether the user is ready to perform the dialogue that has been constructed and defined by the path of nodes, the determination being based on a user model which represents the user's current ability in and current knowledge of, the target language. If the user is ready to perform the dialogue, the path of nodes is executed to allow the user to perform the dialogue defined thereby; and if the user is not ready to perform the dialogue, training the user on one or more nodes of the path of nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Karl F. Ridgeway, Ronald Bryce Inouye, Gregory Keim, Kyle D. Kuhn, Jack August Marmorstein, Robin Smith, Brian Vaughn
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Publication number: 20120288833Abstract: A method of teaching a language to a student by an instructor is disclosed, wherein the method may include the steps of the instructor uttering a first prompting phrase to the student; receiving a first response from the student in response to the first prompting phrase; modifying at least one characteristic of the first prompting phrase to generate a second prompting phrase; and the instructor uttering the second prompting phrase to the student, wherein at least one of the above steps is performed using a computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Karl F. Ridgeway, Ronald Bryce Inouye, Gregory Keim, Kyle D. Kuhn, Jack August Marmorstein, Robin Smith, Brian Vaughn
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Patent number: 8308484Abstract: The invention relates to a system and methods for detecting when a user is representing he is not fluent in a language in which he is fluent. The present system and methods are adapted to be used in conjunction with conventional and novel computer systems and methods and provides detection of concealment of language skills by a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Ronald Bryce Inouye, Michael Scott Fulkerson
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Publication number: 20120086723Abstract: A computerized device which has access to visual content receives a crop control code associated with that content. The computerized device has a software agent which, in response to the crop control code, to cause display of a selected portion of the visual content. Preferably, the software agent interacts with the computerized device to derive information on the characteristics of a display available on the device and utilizes that information to display the selected portion of the visual content.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: John Fairfield, Gregory Keim
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Publication number: 20120070808Abstract: Just prior to a scheduled session with a live instructor, a student is presented with an automated lesson which prepares him for the live instruction. The automatic lesson presents and practices skills that will be needed for the live lesson. Thus, when the instructor appears, the student is entirely prepared for the live lesson and optimum use may be made if the instructor's time. After the live lesson is complete, the student may be returned to an automated debriefing, which helps imprint major aspects of the live lesson of the students of mine. Thus, the learning process is improved through the combination of live and automatic instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Michael Scott Fulkerson, Andrew Harbick, Charles "Alex" Herron, Alisha Huber, Ronald Bryce Inouve, Gregory Keim, Anthony Lopez, Jack August Marmorstein, Christopher Spiller, Alexandra Harper, Karl F. Ridgeway
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Publication number: 20120072912Abstract: A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hands free mode. Communication means provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Michael Scott Fulkerson, Alisha Huber, Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein
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Publication number: 20110311952Abstract: A modularized computer-aided language learning system utilizing a unique user interface and modularized presentation modules to assist users to learn a language. The system presents a presentation module including a first description of a presentation subject and a placeholder indicating that a second description of the presentation subject is missing from the presentation module. Each of the first description of the presentation subject and the second description of the presentation subject is one of a textual type, a visual type and an audio type. Separated from the presentation module, the system presents the second description of the presentation subject, and receives a user input indicating an association of the presented second description to presentation module related to the presentation subject. Feedback is provided indicating the correctness of the association. The disclosure also describes a unique program design approach to form training programs using the presentation modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ROSETTA STONE, LTD.Inventors: John R. Fairfield, Gregory A. Keim
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Patent number: 8002551Abstract: A student providing a multi-word response in a computerized language teaching system provides a manual input concurrently with each responsive word. For example, he might enter a keystroke correspondent to the first letter of each word. When using the teaching computer silently, a student will typically “speak” each word mentally as he enters a keystroke, so the limited experience is almost as effective as speaking out loud. When a student types one or more keystrokes concurrently with each word that he speaks, the computer will be able to detect when a student is responding with a correct word, but merely mispronouncing it. Also, since the computer will receive a keystroke as the student starts each new word, it is better able to distinguish the boundaries between words and recognize them more reliably.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Rosetta Stone, Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Ronald Bryce Inouye, John Fairfield, Michael Scott Fulkerson
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Publication number: 20110027762Abstract: Interaction in a target language among students and native speakers of the language is effected by providing a learning community having a set of language activities in a plurality of languages, including the target language. The activities include communications with others. A student is permitted full access to activities in the target language, while a native speaker in the target language is given access to a subset of activities in a language of his choice in exchange for having carried on a communication with a student in the target language.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Gregory Keim, Michael Scott Fulkerson, Matthew Edwards Schenck
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Publication number: 20100323332Abstract: In a communication between individuals having different levels of skill in a language, communication by the more skilled individual is controlled so as to keep it at a level understandable by the lesser skilled individual. For example, a native speaker's communication with a student learning his language (the target language) is monitored by an interface and compared with a stored model representing the student's knowledge and ability in the language. Should the native speaker communicate in a way that would not be understood by the student, for example, by using vocabulary or a sentence structure beyond the student's ability, the interface will notify the native speaker. The interface might then suggest an alternate word or sentence structure to the native speaker, inviting him to use the alternate communication. The native speaker can then substitute and send the alternate communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Ronald Bryce Inouve, Michael Scott Fulkerson, Alisha Huber
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Publication number: 20100285435Abstract: A teaching machine generates a list of likely completions of an incomplete typed word, based upon previous keyboard input. This may include not only the incompletely typed word, but a number of completely typed, preceding words, in order have the word completion based upon context. The incompletely typed word is then subjected to a phonetic transcription, or other tests based upon knowledge by the system of the user, to further narrow the prediction list.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Bryan Pellom, James Digges La Touche
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Publication number: 20100248194Abstract: A student using a teaching system, for example, to learn a language, selects a concept, for example a word or phrase, which he does not recall. On a display, he is immediately presented with an array of images or graphics related to the selected concept. For example, the graphics or images may be from previous lessons which involve the concept. If the student then selects one of the images or graphics he is presented with a list of all the concepts, for example, words and phrases, associated with that image or graphic. The student is thereby able to recollect the selected concept in the context of all of his previous experiences with it. If that does not restore the selected concept to his recollection, he is able to select additional images and graphics, in each case being presented with an additional list of related concepts, making it likely that the originally selected concept will be recalled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Adithya Renduchintala, Jack August Marmorstein, Gregory Keim, Alisha Huber
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Publication number: 20100143874Abstract: A student providing a multi-word response in a computerized language teaching system provides a manual input concurrently with each responsive word. For example, he might enter a keystroke correspondent to the first letter of each word. When using the teaching computer silently, a student will typically “speak” each word mentally as he enters a keystroke, so the limited experience is almost as effective as speaking out loud. When a student types one or more keystrokes concurrently with each word that he speaks, the computer will be able to detect when a student is responding with a correct word, but merely mispronouncing it. Also, since the computer will receive a keystroke as the student starts each new word, it is better able to distinguish the boundaries between words and recognize them more reliably.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Gregory Keim, Jack August Marmorstein, Ronald Bryce Inouye, John Fairfield, Michael Scott Fulkerson