Patents by Inventor John Kefalos

John Kefalos 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: 6931307
    Abstract: A method for synchronizing data between computer systems in a multiple vehicle system architecture ensures the correlation of data between the systems. The method utilizes nametag configuration indicators, which are a series of bit values that correspond to the presence or absence of a nametag or other data point or set in a series of internal memory locations. The method comprises the steps of monitoring for synchronization initiation events, transmitting nametag configuration indicators between vehicle systems, comparing nametag configuration indicators, and, if desired, initiating appropriate resultant actions. In a preferred embodiment, the method of the present invention is directed at synchronizing data between a voice control system and a navigation system. In this embodiment, the method according to the present invention ensures that the two systems have identical nametag configuration indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Everhart, John Kefalos
  • Patent number: 6845251
    Abstract: A method for controlling a phone system having speech recognition capabilities is disclosed. The method includes entering a phone number into a phone system using a first voice command, dialing the phone number using a second voice command, associating the phone number with a tag using a third voice command, and storing the tag into the phone directory using a fourth voice command. The phone system of the present invention repeats the voice commands after the system receives each of the commands from a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Everhart, Diane V. Gourd, Rajeev M. Joshi, John Kefalos
  • Publication number: 20020116498
    Abstract: A method for synchronizing data between computer systems in a multiple vehicle system architecture ensures the correlation of data between the systems. The method utilizes nametag configuration indicators, which are a series of bit values that correspond to the presence or absence of a nametag or other data point or set in a series of internal memory locations. The method comprises the steps of monitoring for synchronization initiation events, transmitting nametag configuration indicators between vehicle systems, comparing nametag configuration indicators, and, if desired, initiating appropriate resultant actions. In a preferred embodiment, the method of the present invention is directed at synchronizing data between a voice control system and a navigation system. In this embodiment, the method according to the present invention ensures that the two systems have identical nametag configuration indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Charles Allen Everhart, John Kefalos
  • Publication number: 20020065661
    Abstract: A method for controlling a phone system having speech recognition capabilities is disclosed. The method includes entering a phone number into a phone system using a first voice command, dialing the phone number using a second voice command, associating the phone number with a tag using a third voice command, and storing the tag into the phone directory using a fourth voice command. The phone system of the present invention repeats the voice commands after the system receives each of the commands from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Charles A. Everhart, Diane V. Gourd, Rajeev M. Joshi, John Kefalos