Patents by Inventor James E. Michaels

James E. Michaels 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: 11527102
    Abstract: Methods and systems for of generating reporting data in an automated, efficient, and risk-free fashion relating to an identification match relating to a probe image are disclosed. Methods include automatically capturing a comparison area in the probe image and a comparison area of a candidate image based on examiner input; facilitating a determination of whether a similarity or a dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image; automatically recording metadata based on the determination of whether the similarity or the dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image and updating an audit log; and generating a report comprising the metadata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: AWARE, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Maurer, Jennifer Lynn Fredette, James E. Michaels
  • Publication number: 20220319227
    Abstract: Methods and systems for of generating reporting data in an automated, efficient, and risk-free fashion relating to an identification match relating to a probe image are disclosed. Methods include automatically capturing a comparison area in the probe image and a comparison area of a candidate image based on examiner input; facilitating a determination of whether a similarity or a dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image; automatically recording metadata based on the determination of whether the similarity or the dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image and updating an audit log; and generating a report comprising the metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: James M. Maurer, Jennifer Lynn Fredette, James E. Michaels
  • Patent number: 11367303
    Abstract: Methods and systems for of generating reporting data in an automated, efficient, and risk-free fashion relating to an identification match relating to a probe image are disclosed. Methods include automatically capturing a comparison area in the probe image and a comparison area of a candidate image based on examiner input; facilitating a determination of whether a similarity or a dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image; automatically recording metadata based on the determination of whether the similarity or the dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image and updating an audit log; and generating a report comprising the metadata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: AWARE, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Maurer, Jennifer Lynn Fredette, James E. Michaels
  • Publication number: 20210383095
    Abstract: Methods and systems for of generating reporting data in an automated, efficient, and risk-free fashion relating to an identification match relating to a probe image are disclosed. Methods include automatically capturing a comparison area in the probe image and a comparison area of a candidate image based on examiner input; facilitating a determination of whether a similarity or a dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image; automatically recording metadata based on the determination of whether the similarity or the dissimilarity exists between the comparison area in the probe image and the comparison area of the candidate image and updating an audit log; and generating a report comprising the metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: James M. Maurer, Jennifer Lynn Fredette, James E. Michaels
  • Patent number: 8201295
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Evan Ward
  • Patent number: 8075315
    Abstract: An oral care implement has an interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Evan Ward, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Kevin Connor
  • Patent number: 7845041
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a storage unit having an input, a memory for storing audio signals received via the input. The unit can have an output for transmitting or playing the stored audio signals. A variety of different constructions of storage unit and toothbrush configurations are described, each creating an environment that makes tooth brushing enjoyable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, James E. Michaels, Eugene Eighmy, Evan Ward
  • Publication number: 20080196185
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Evan Ward
  • Publication number: 20080141476
    Abstract: An oral care implement has an interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Evan Ward, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Kevin Connor
  • Patent number: D466008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: PEZ Candy, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Michaels