Patents by Inventor James Richard Terrell, II

James Richard Terrell, II 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: 20220309887
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, Steven R. Bohon, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20220309886
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, Steven R. Bohon, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Patent number: 11361635
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, Steven R. Bohon, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20220180719
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of articles of merchandise on display in a retail store and at least one machine learning camera configured to capture images of one or more of the articles of merchandise for detecting information regarding the articles of merchandise, making predictions based on such information, and providing notifications based on such information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Laura Abbott Lynch, Gary A. Taylor, David N. Berglund, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Patent number: 11351421
    Abstract: A computer implemented system provides a cruise control function, during a fitness equipment-based workout, to report a power output amount based on a cruise control set-point. The system includes a piece of fitness equipment, a control device, and a computing device. The fitness equipment produces an output corresponding to actual power produced on the fitness equipment. The control device transmits an indication of power being produced to the computing device as an input to a fitness training game. In a first operational state, the indication represents the actual amount of power being produced via operation of the fitness equipment by the user, but in a second operational state, the numerical indication is a virtual power amount corresponding to a cruise control set-point amount established via the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: EXERSCREEN INC.
    Inventor: James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20210264754
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, Steven R. Bohon, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20200197748
    Abstract: A computer implemented system provides a cruise control function, during a fitness equipment-based workout, to report a power output amount based on a cruise control set-point. The system includes a piece of fitness equipment, a control device, and a computing device. The fitness equipment produces an output corresponding to actual power produced on the fitness equipment. The control device transmits an indication of power being produced to the computing device as an input to a fitness training game. In a first operational state, the indication represents the actual amount of power being produced via operation of the fitness equipment by the user, but in a second operational state, the numerical indication is a virtual power amount corresponding to a cruise control set-point amount established via the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: James Richard TERRELL, II
  • Publication number: 20190221083
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security systems and methods for displaying and protecting items of merchandise from theft. A merchandise security system and method according to the invention includes at least one wireless-enabled computing device having a unique media access control (MAC) address and a wireless beacon tracking system including a plurality of nodes positioned within a display area. The plurality of nodes are operable for obtaining the MAC address and signal strength of the wireless-enabled computing device and for determining a location of the wireless-enabled computing device. The wireless beacon tracking system further includes a server operably associated with the plurality of nodes for providing a notification relating to a change in the location of the wireless-enabled computing device relative to a home location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor, Troy Prothero, Jonathon D. Phillips, James Richard Terrell, II, Jesse Gately, Christopher J. Fawcett
  • Patent number: 9583107
    Abstract: A method of providing speech transcription performance indication includes receiving, at a user device data representing text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system, and data representing a metric associated with the audio stream; displaying, via the user device, said text; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of said metric. Another method includes displaying, by a user device, text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of a level of background noise of the audio stream. Another method includes receiving data representing an audio stream; converting said data representing an audio stream to text via an ASR system; determining a metric associated with the audio stream; transmitting data representing said text to a user device; and transmitting data representing said metric to the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Richard Terrell, II, Marc White, Igor Roditis Jablokov
  • Patent number: 9436951
    Abstract: A method for presenting additional content for a word that is part of a message, and that is presented by a mobile communication device, includes the steps of: presenting the message, including emphasizing one or more words for which respective additional content is available for presenting by the mobile communication device; receiving an utterance that includes an emphasized word for which additional content is available for presenting by the mobile communication device; and presenting the additional content for the emphasized word included in the utterance received by the mobile communication device. These steps are performed by the mobile communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Roman Jablokov, Igor Roditis Jablokov, James Richard Terrell, II, Scott Edward Paden
  • Patent number: 9330401
    Abstract: A system and method of validating an advertisement presented to an advertisement recipient via a mobile communication device includes presenting an advertisement for a product or service to a recipient via a mobile communication device, monitoring the geospatial location of the mobile communication device relative to some predetermined criteria, and inferring information about the reaction of the advertisement recipient to the advertisement on the basis of the monitored geospatial location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20160027443
    Abstract: A method of providing speech transcription performance indication includes receiving, at a user device data representing text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system, and data representing a metric associated with the audio stream; displaying, via the user device, said text; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of said metric. Another method includes displaying, by a user device, text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of a level of background noise of the audio stream. Another method includes receiving data representing an audio stream; converting said data representing an audio stream to text via an ASR system; determining a metric associated with the audio stream; transmitting data representing said text to a user device; and transmitting data representing said metric to the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: James Richard Terrell, II, Marc White, Igor Roditis Jablokov
  • Patent number: 9053489
    Abstract: Targeted delivery of contextually relevant ad impressions to a mobile device is provided. The ad impressions are delivered within text messages and/or instant message chat threads. Monetizing of text messaging and instant messaging by providers of such services is achieved, while providing unobtrusive and contextually relevant information to users of such services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Canyon IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Victor Roditis Jablokov, Igor Roditis Jablokov, James Richard Terrell, II, Marc White, Scott Edward Paden
  • Publication number: 20150120023
    Abstract: A method for correlating fitness workouts to entertainment content includes providing a workout game corresponding to entertainment content presented to a user, receiving information corresponding to an entertainment content segment viewed or otherwise consumed by the user, receiving information corresponding to physical activity of the user while consuming the entertainment content segment. The workout game includes a plurality of cues, and each cue of the plurality of cues corresponds to a workout move to be performed by the user. The method further includes identifying a plurality of events in the entertainment content segment, wherein each event of the plurality of events corresponds to a particular cue of the plurality of cues, and correlating the plurality of cues with the information corresponding to physical activity of the user while consuming the entertainment content segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: James Richard TERRELL, II
  • Patent number: 8868420
    Abstract: A method of providing speech transcription performance indication includes receiving, at a user device data representing text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system, and data representing a metric associated with the audio stream; displaying, via the user device, said text; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of said metric. Another method includes displaying, by a user device, text transcribed from an audio stream by an ASR system; and via the user device, providing, in user-perceptible form, an indicator of a level of background noise of the audio stream. Another method includes receiving data representing an audio stream; converting said data representing an audio stream to text via an ASR system; determining a metric associated with the audio stream; transmitting data representing said text to a user device; and transmitting data representing said metric to the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Canyon IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: James Richard Terrell, II, Marc White, Igor Roditis Jablokov
  • Patent number: 8868447
    Abstract: A system aggregates data collected from independently owned and controlled networked sensors and controls into content channels. The system allows for anonymous subscription to content channels and sensor data by channel client, other sensor owners, and service providers who bid for the right to advertise services to content channel clients based on sensor data patterns for which the service providers can provide particular insight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Charlotte Intellectual Properties, LLC
    Inventor: James Richard Terrell, II
  • Publication number: 20140289084
    Abstract: A system allows discovery of potential sweat equity investment partners and groups them into investment funds. The system allows for the valuation, application and tracking of fund sweat equity to funded projects. A corresponding method includes tracking fund membership of a group of sweat equity investors called daemons, tracking sweat equity invested into the fund by the daemons, computing and tracking the fund ownership of individual daemons based on the amount of their investments, reinvesting the fund's pool of sweat equity into external ventures, in exchange for cash and/or ownership consideration in the funded venture, computing and tracking the valuation of funded ventures, computing and tracking the fund ownership stakes in funded ventures, tracking the proceeds of liquidation of ownership stakes in funded ventures, and distributing venture liquidation proceeds to daemons based on their fund ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: James Richard TERRELL, II
  • Patent number: 8825770
    Abstract: A method for presenting additional content for a word that is part of a message, and that is presented by a mobile communication device, includes the steps of: presenting the message, including emphasizing one or more words for which respective additional content is available for presenting by the mobile communication device; receiving an utterance that includes an emphasized word for which additional content is available for presenting by the mobile communication device; and presenting the additional content for the emphasized word included in the utterance received by the mobile communication device. These steps are performed by the mobile communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Canyon IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Victor Roditis Jablokov, Igor Roditis Jablokov, James Richard Terrell, II, Scott Edward Paden
  • Publication number: 20140180823
    Abstract: A system and method of validating an advertisement presented to an advertisement recipient via a mobile communication device includes presenting an advertisement for a product or service to a recipient via a mobile communication device, monitoring the geospatial location of the mobile communication device relative to some predetermined criteria, and inferring information about the reaction of the advertisement recipient to the advertisement on the basis of the monitored geospatial location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Canyon IP Holdings LLC
    Inventor: James Richard Terrell, II
  • Patent number: 8611871
    Abstract: A system and method of validating an advertisement presented to an advertisement recipient via a mobile communication device includes presenting an advertisement for a product or service to a recipient via a mobile communication device, monitoring the geospatial location of the mobile communication device relative to some predetermined criteria, and inferring information about the reaction of the advertisement recipient to the advertisement on the basis of the monitored geospatial location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Canyon IP Holdings LLC
    Inventor: James Richard Terrell, II