Patents by Inventor Gregory Abowd

Gregory Abowd 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).

  • Publication number: 20140298260
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for facilitating the administration of questions to one or more intended responders. A grouping of questions is obtained. At least one graphical element is assigned to each of the questions within the grouping and a grouping of graphical elements is generated. Each of the graphical elements within the grouping of graphical elements is prioritized. In response to detection of a micro-interaction event the following steps are performed: a graphical element among the grouping of graphical elements having a highest priority is selected; the selected graphical element is presented on a display of the mobile computing device; a response is obtained based on manipulation of the displayed graphical element; metadata is generated according to the response; and the response and metadata are stored in a storage device within the mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: L.S.Q. LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Abowd, Yi Han, Peter Abowd, Wesley Horner, Steven Tengler, Junyu Chen
  • Patent number: 8275243
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for synchronizing, displaying and providing access to data collected from various media. The method for processing and displaying data from a plurality of media comprises obtaining handwriting data using an electronic writing instrument, recording video data, synchronizing the video data and the handwriting data, and displaying in a single screen the video data, a timeline of the video data, and handwriting data, the timeline indexed according to discrete periods of time. The computer program product comprises instructions for recording time-stamped video and audio data, obtaining time-stamped handwriting data entries from an electronic writing instrument, synchronizing and indexing the video and audio data with the handwriting data, and displaying in a single screen, a first region comprising the handwriting data, a second region comprising the video and audio data, and a third region comprising a timeline of the video and audio data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Julie Kientz, Sebastian Boring, Gregory Abowd
  • Publication number: 20080091345
    Abstract: Disclosed is an indoor location system that uses an electrical power line, power line signal injection devices, and portable position receivers (tags) to generate location data relating to positions of the tags in a structure such as a residence or business. The indoor location system fingerprinting of multiple signals transmitted along the power line to achieve sub-room-level localization of the positioning receivers. Details regarding power line positioning are described along with how it compares favorably to other fingerprinting techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Shwetak Patel, Khai Truong, Gregory Abowd, Thomas Robertson, Matthew Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20080063363
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for synchronizing, displaying and providing access to data collected from various media. The method for processing and displaying data from a plurality of media comprises obtaining handwriting data using an electronic writing instrument, recording video data, synchronizing the video data and the handwriting data, and displaying in a single screen the video data, a timeline of the video data, and handwriting data, the timeline indexed according to discrete periods of time. The computer program product comprises instructions for recording time-stamped video and audio data, obtaining time-stamped handwriting data entries from an electronic writing instrument, synchronizing and indexing the video and audio data with the handwriting data, and displaying in a single screen, a first region comprising the handwriting data, a second region comprising the video and audio data, and a third region comprising a timeline of the video and audio data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH
    Inventors: Julie Kientz, Gregory Abowd, Sebastian Boring
  • Publication number: 20070214292
    Abstract: Systems and methods for archiving a stream of sensor data, are disclosed. One method comprises: receiving a stream of sensor data from at least one corresponding sensor device; storing the sensor data to a corresponding capture buffer; receiving, from a trigger device, a request to archive a portion of the capture buffer; and responsive to the archive request, copying the requested portion of the capture buffer to an archive buffer. The sensor device has a coverage area, and the trigger device is located proximate to the sensor coverage area. A user explicitly originates the archive request through the trigger device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Gillian Hayes, Khai Truong, Lamar Gardere, Gregory Abowd
  • Publication number: 20070103552
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling or effectively disabling recordation by a camera in an environment are disclosed. One system embodiment includes, among others, a detector and a neutralizer disposed in the environment and coupled to each other. One method embodiment, among others, includes emitting light or a signal into the environment, detecting a camera in the environment, and neutralizing the ability of the camera to capture an image with light emitted from a light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Shwetak Patel, Gregory Abowd, Khai Truong, Jay Summet