Patents by Inventor Ivy Krull

Ivy Krull 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: 10536582
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for making an automated telephone call more interactive and intelligent by saving responses gathered from a previous call and using that information to build more personal and engaging subsequent interactions. An initial telephone call can be designed with data needs in mind. Relevant responses from the initial calls can be captured and stored and a follow-up call can be created that includes dialogs that reference specific information from the previous interactions with the system. Such build call techniques can be utilized on outbound, as well as inbound calls, and can simulate a human being's ability to listen, remember and refer to past conversations, making the automated telephone calls more interactive and effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: ELIZA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 10229668
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20180103152
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for making an automated telephone call more interactive and intelligent by saving responses gathered from a previous call and using that information to build more personal and engaging subsequent interactions. An initial telephone call can be designed with data needs in mind. Relevant responses from the initial calls can be captured and stored and a follow-up call can be created that includes dialogs that reference specific information from the previous interactions with the system. Such build call techniques can be utilized on outbound, as well as inbound calls, and can simulate a human being's ability to listen, remember and refer to past conversations, making the automated telephone calls more interactive and effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20180053499
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 9805710
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20160351184
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 9413887
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20150139411
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoi, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 8983848
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20140207464
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ELIZA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 8725516
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Eliza Coporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20130132096
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Patent number: 8380519
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20080205601
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described in which spoken voice prompts can be produced in a manner such that they will most likely have the desired effect, for example to indicate empathy, or produce a desired follow-up action from a call recipient. The prompts can be produced with specific optimized speech parameters, including duration, gender of speaker, and pitch, so as to encourage participation and promote comprehension among a wide range of patients or listeners. Upon hearing such voice prompts, patients/listeners can know immediately when they are being asked questions that they are expected to answer, and when they are being given information, as well as the information that considered sensitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa Lavoie, Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Frank Rizzo, Ivy Krull
  • Publication number: 20080181371
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for making an automated telephone call more interactive and intelligent by saving responses gathered from a previous call and using that information to build more personal and engaging subsequent interactions. An initial telephone call can be designed with data needs in mind. Relevant responses from the initial calls can be captured and stored and a follow-up call can be created that includes dialogs that reference specific information from the previous interactions with the system. Such build call techniques can be utilized on outbound, as well as inbound calls, and can simulate a human being's ability to listen, remember and refer to past conversations, making the automated telephone calls more interactive and effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Eliza Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Merrow, Alexandra Drane, Ivy Krull