Patents by Inventor Jason LaChapelle

Jason LaChapelle 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).

  • Probability-based approach to recognition of user-entered data
    Patent number: 9612669
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason Lachapelle
  • PROBABILITY-BASED APPROACH TO RECOGNITION OF USER-ENTERED DATA
    Publication number: 20160116994
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason Lachapelle
  • Probability-based approach to recognition of user-entered data
    Patent number: 9268764
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason Lachapelle
  • PROBABILITY-BASED APPROACH TO RECOGNITION OF USER-ENTERED DATA
    Publication number: 20140074458
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason Lachapelle
  • Probability-based approach to recognition of user-entered data
    Patent number: 8589149
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason LaChapelle
  • PROBABILITY-BASED APPROACH TO RECOGNITION OF USER-ENTERED DATA
    Publication number: 20100036655
    Abstract: A method for entering keys in a small key pad is provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing at least a part of keyboard having a plurality of keys; and predetermining a first probability of a user striking a key among the plurality of keys. The method further uses a dictionary of selected words associated with the key pad and/or a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Cecil, Santosh Sharan, Jason LaChapelle