Patents by Inventor Matthew Christopher Smith
Matthew Christopher Smith 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).
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Patent number: 11955116Abstract: Content is organized for brands by selecting a plurality of brand templates. After each selection, a set of properties is generated by applying a portion of settings of the respective brand template, with the remaining settings being overridden with settings for a channel communicating one of a plurality of presentations to a node of a network involved in the communication. The plurality of presentations may include different renditions of the same content. The properties may include sections configured for different focus areas and/or types of content associated with at tags to enable brand-level-targeting. Filters may be identified in the properties. Based on each of the identifications, a property from among the generated sets of properties may be selected based on comparisons with the associated tags.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Patent number: 11941629Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for providing instructions when receiving biometric data associated with a user. For instance, a device may detect a portion of a user, such as a hand. The device may then display a first graphical element indicating a target location for placing the portion of the user above the user-recognition device. Additionally, the device may determine locations of the portion of the user above the device. The device may then display a second graphical element indicating the locations, such as when the locations are not proximate to the target location. Additionally, the device may display instructions for moving the portion of the user to the target location. Based on detecting that the location of the portion of the user is proximate to the target location, the device may send data representing the portion of the user to a remote system.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nichole Stockman, Korwin Jon Smith, Douglas Andrew Hungarter, Joshua Adam Cowan, Jared Corso, Rajeev Ranjan, Prithviraj Banerjee, Matthew Christopher Smith
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Patent number: 11659265Abstract: A dual camera module system includes a housing and a pair of camera modules (e.g., digital cameras) that are aligned with fields of view that overlap below the housing. The camera modules are mounted to a bench within the housing. The dual camera module system is configured for mounting above areas such as retail establishments or other materials handling facilities. The housing is formed from one or more sections of plastic or like materials, and includes inlets and outlets that enable air to flow past the camera modules and other components within the housing, and to maintain such components at a desired temperature. Images captured by the imaging devices of the camera module may be utilized for any purpose.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shuai Yue, Matthew Christopher Smith
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Patent number: 11058165Abstract: Various implementations include a wearable audio device for enhancing the acoustic response proximate a user, for example, in the direction of the user's mouth. In particular implementations, a wearable audio device includes: a head mount having: a crown portion for resting on a head of a user, and a brim extending from the crown portion in a forward-oriented direction; and a plurality of microphones coupled to the brim of the head mount.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Alaganandan Ganeshkumar, Thomas David Chambers, Richard Lionel Lanoue, III
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Patent number: 11016723Abstract: Various implementations include audio devices and related computer-implemented methods for controlling playback of augmented reality (AR) audio. Certain implementations include approaches for managing audio notifications at an audio device according to a set of audio notification rules, for example, by delaying release of notifications and/or de-prioritizing notifications based upon the rules.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Ilissa Brooke Bruser, Maya Antara Mukhopadhaya, DonPaul Nogueira, Todd Richard Reily
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Patent number: 11012601Abstract: A dual camera module system includes a housing and a pair of camera modules (e.g., digital cameras) that are aligned with fields of view that overlap below the housing. The camera modules are mounted to a bench within the housing. The dual camera module system is configured for mounting above areas such as retail establishments or other materials handling facilities. The housing is formed from one or more sections of plastic or like materials, and includes inlets and outlets that enable air to flow past the camera modules and other components within the housing, and to maintain such components at a desired temperature. Images captured by the imaging devices of the camera module may be utilized for any purpose.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shuai Yue, Matthew Christopher Smith
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Patent number: 10983751Abstract: Various implementations include audio devices and related computer-implemented methods for controlling playback of augmented reality (AR) audio. In some cases, a method includes: receiving a first audio notification from one of a set of applications; determining an importance value for the first audio notification; detecting an activity state of the audio device, the activity state assigned to a notification importance threshold; and either: delaying release of the first audio notification at the audio device in response to the importance value failing to meet the notification importance threshold, or releasing the first audio notification at the audio device in response to the importance value meeting or exceeding the notification importance threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Ilissa Brooke Bruser, Maya Antara Mukhopadhaya, DonPaul Nogueira
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Publication number: 20210097547Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for providing instructions when receiving biometric data associated with a user. For instance, a user-recognition device may detect a portion of a user, such as a hand. The user-recognition device may then display a first graphical element indicating a target location for placing the portion of the user above the user-recognition device. Additionally, the user-recognition device may determine locations of the portion of the user above the user-recognition device. The user-recognition device may then display a second graphical element indicating the locations, such as when the locations are not proximate to the target location. Additionally, the user-recognition device may display instructions for moving the portion of the user to the target location. Based on detecting that the location of the portion of the user is proximate to the target location, the user-recognition device may send data representing the portion of the user to a remote system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Nichole Stockman, Korwin Jon Smith, Douglas Andrew Hungarter, Joshua Adam Cowan, Jared Corso, Rajeev Ranjan, Prithviraj Banerjee, Matthew Christopher Smith
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Publication number: 20210076770Abstract: Various implementations include a wearable audio device for enhancing the acoustic response proximate a user, for example, in the direction of the user's mouth. In particular implementations, a wearable audio device includes: a head mount having: a crown portion for resting on a head of a user, and a brim extending from the crown portion in a forward-oriented direction; and a plurality of microphones coupled to the brim of the head mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Alaganandan Ganeshkumar, Thomas David Chambers, Richard Lionel Lanoue, III
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Publication number: 20210019108Abstract: Various implementations include audio devices and related computer-implemented methods for controlling playback of augmented reality (AR) audio. Certain implementations include approaches for managing audio notifications at an audio device according to a set of audio notification rules, for example, by delaying release of notifications and/or de-prioritizing notifications based upon the rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, llissa Brooke Bruser, Maya Antara Mukhopadhaya, DonPaul Nogueira, Todd Richard Reily
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Publication number: 20210019109Abstract: Various implementations include audio devices and related computer-implemented methods for controlling playback of augmented reality (AR) audio. In some cases, a method includes: receiving a first audio notification from one of a set of applications; determining an importance value for the first audio notification; detecting an activity state of the audio device, the activity state assigned to a notification importance threshold; and either: delaying release of the first audio notification at the audio device in response to the importance value failing to meet the notification importance threshold, or releasing the first audio notification at the audio device in response to the importance value meeting or exceeding the notification importance threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, llissa Brooke Bruser, Maya Antara Mukhopadhaya, DonPaul Nogueira
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Publication number: 20200302147Abstract: A biometric input device includes a sensor assembly that generates images of a user's palm that is within a field of view (FOV) using an image sensor behind a polarizer with a first polarization. The palm within the FOV is illuminated at different times with light having the first polarization and the second polarization. The images are acquired using polarized light and provide images of surface and subcutaneous features. The images may then be processed to identify the user. The device may include a touchscreen to provide information to the user or receive input from a user. The device may include a stand to mount the device at a convenient location, such as at an entry portal, point of sale, and so forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: HUNTER GABRIELE, HYUNGUE PARK, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER SMITH, MARKUS STEFAN DUELLI, HOWIE HO WAI LAU
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Publication number: 20200154192Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an open ear audio device outputting audio using an external audio speaker, bone conduction speaker, or both an external audio speaker and bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, sound is output using either the audio speaker or the bone conduction speaker based on the type of sound. Audio the user desires to keep private are configured to be output using the bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, the audio device simultaneously outputs a first sound using the audio speaker and a second sound using the bone conduction speaker. The user receives both streams of audio and selects which sound to focus on. In an aspect, the audio device determines how to output audio based on the SPL of the user's environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Naganagouda PATIL, Matthew Christopher SMITH, Ilissa Brooke BRUSER, Maya Antara MUKHOPADHAYA
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Patent number: 10631075Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an open ear audio device outputting audio using an external audio speaker, bone conduction speaker, or both an external audio speaker and bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, sound is output using either the audio speaker or the bone conduction speaker based on the type of sound. Audio the user desires to keep private are configured to be output using the bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, the audio device simultaneously outputs a first sound using the audio speaker and a second sound using the bone conduction speaker. The user receives both streams of audio and selects which sound to focus on. In an aspect, the audio device determines how to output audio based on the SPL of the user's environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Naganagouda Patil, Matthew Christopher Smith, Ilissa Brooke Bruser, Maya Antara Mukhopadhaya
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Patent number: 10588178Abstract: During operation, a facility may utilize many sensors, such as cameras, to generate sensor data. Some of these sensors may be housed within protective enclosures. The enclosures may be inside specially controlled environments, such as refrigerators, freezers, and so forth. During operation of the facility, moisture may accumulate on these enclosures, impairing the ability of the camera to acquire an image through the window. Described are devices to selectively heat a viewable area of the window such that moisture accumulation is reduced with minimal power use.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Nelson, Heather Anne Ralph, Matthew David Mickelson, Brad Nathaniel Arnold, Matthew Christopher Smith, Daniel Joseph Peters, Kevin Bailey
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Patent number: 10365671Abstract: During operation, a facility may utilize many sensors, such as cameras, to generate sensor data. Some of these sensors may be housed within protective enclosures. The enclosures may be inside specially controlled environments, such as refrigerators, freezers, and so forth. During operation of the facility, moisture may accumulate on these enclosures, impairing the ability of the camera to acquire an image through the window. Described are devices to selectively heat a viewable area of the window such that moisture accumulation is reduced with minimal power use.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Nelson, Heather Anne Ralph, Matthew David Mickelson, Brad Nathaniel Arnold, Matthew Christopher Smith, Daniel Joseph Peters, Kevin Bailey
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Patent number: D969812Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Andrew Hungarter, Jason Garfield, Howie Ho Wai Lau, Barton Jenson, Darryl Jensen, Matthew Christopher Smith, Jeff Ladwig, Zebrick Roach
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Patent number: D991932Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Howie Ho Wai Lau, Jennifer Li, Oluseyi Oluyemisi Babatola, Spencer Ralph Dodge
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Patent number: D993957Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Andrew Hungarter, Jason Garfield, Howie Ho Wai Lau, Barton Jenson, Darryl Jensen, Matthew Christopher Smith, Jeff Ladwig, Zebrick Roach
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Patent number: D1016812Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Howie Ho Wai Lau, Jennifer Li, Oluseyi Oluyemisi Babatola, Spencer Ralph Dodge