Patents by Inventor Joe K. Wolfel

Joe K. Wolfel 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).

  • Methods of information retrieval
    Patent number: 7499858
    Abstract: A method of information retrieval using a hybrid interface is provided. The method includes providing a graphical user interface having a plurality of views with a list of potential targets within each of the views, determining a selected view from a user selection of one of the views, translating a voice input into a query, and updating the selected view based on the query to assist in information retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Talkhouse LLC
    Inventor: Joe K. Wolfel
  • INFORMATION RETRIEVAL USING A HYBRID SPOKEN AND GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20080059150
    Abstract: A method of information retrieval using a hybrid interface is provided. The method includes providing a graphical user interface having a plurality of views with a list of potential targets within each of the views, determining a selected view from a user selection of one of the views, translating a voice input into a query, and updating the selected view based on the query to assist in information retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: JOE K. WOLFEL