Patents by Inventor Michael L. Duncan
Michael L. Duncan 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: 11562227Abstract: An interactive troubleshooting assistant and method for troubleshooting a system in real time to repair (fix) one or more problems in a system is disclosed. The interactive troubleshooting assistant and method may include receiving multimodal inputs from sensors, wearable devices, a person, etc. that may be input into a feature extractor including attention layers and pre-processing units of a cloud computing system hosted by one or more servers, such as a private cloud system. A pre-processing unit converts the raw multimodal input into a structed form so that an attention layer can give weights to features provided by the pre-processing unit according to their importance. The weighted extracted features may be provided to an actions predictor. The actions predictor generates the most suitable action based on the weighted extracted features generated by the feature extractor based on the multimodal inputs.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: Kumar Abhinav, Alpana Dubey, Sakshi Jain, Michael L. Duncan, Nitish Bhardwaj, Niyati Singal
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Patent number: 10901834Abstract: An interactive troubleshooting assistant and method for troubleshooting a system in real time to repair (fix) one or more problems in a system is disclosed. The interactive troubleshooting assistant and method may include receiving multimodal inputs from sensors, wearable devices, a person, etc. that may be input into a feature extractor including attention layers and pre-processing units of a cloud computing system hosted by one or more servers, such as a private cloud system. A pre-processing unit converts the raw multimodal input into a structed form so that an attention layer can give weights to features provided by the pre-processing unit according to their importance. The weighted extracted features may be provided to an actions predictor. The actions predictor generates the most suitable action based on the weighted extracted features generated by the feature extractor based on the multimodal inputs.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: Kumar Abhinav, Alpana Dubey, Sakshi Jain, Michael L. Duncan, Nitish Bhardwaj, Niyati Singal
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Publication number: 20200293877Abstract: An interactive troubleshooting assistant and method for troubleshooting a system in real time to repair (fix) one or more problems in a system is disclosed. The interactive troubleshooting assistant and method may include receiving multimodal inputs from sensors, wearable devices, a person, etc. that may be input into a feature extractor including attention layers and pre-processing units of a cloud computing system hosted by one or more servers, such as a private cloud system. A pre-processing unit converts the raw multimodal input into a structed form so that an attention layer can give weights to features provided by the pre-processing unit according to their importance. The weighted extracted features may be provided to an actions predictor. The actions predictor generates the most suitable action based on the weighted extracted features generated by the feature extractor based on the multimodal inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Kumar Abhinav, Alpana Dubey, Sakshi Jain, Michael L. Duncan, Nitish Bhardwaj, Niyati Singal
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Publication number: 20200293394Abstract: An interactive troubleshooting assistant and method for troubleshooting a system in real time to repair (fix) one or more problems in a system is disclosed. The interactive troubleshooting assistant and method may include receiving multimodal inputs from sensors, wearable devices, a person, etc. that may be input into a feature extractor including attention layers and pre-processing units of a cloud computing system hosted by one or more servers, such as a private cloud system. A pre-processing unit converts the raw multimodal input into a structed form so that an attention layer can give weights to features provided by the pre-processing unit according to their importance. The weighted extracted features may be provided to an actions predictor. The actions predictor generates the most suitable action based on the weighted extracted features generated by the feature extractor based on the multimodal inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Kumar Abhinav, Alpana Dubey, Sakshi Jain, Michael L. Duncan, Nitish Bhardwaj, Niyati Singal
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Patent number: 9427858Abstract: Provided herein is a multipurpose tool configured to provide multiple tools and functions for a user according to a specific activity or sport. Embodiments may provide a tool including a frame configured to define a plurality of tools disposed about a perimeter, where the frame defines at least one recess disposed about the perimeter, where at least one recess is configured to hold an earbud headphone. The frame of the tool may define a cavity at least partially surrounded by the perimeter, where the cavity may be configured to removably engage a separable and independently operable device. The cavity may be configured to removably receive a multipurpose tool. The tool may further include a gate biased into engagement with the frame, where the cavity is fully encircled by the frame and the gate, and access to the cavity through the frame is provided by opening the gate.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Duncan, Blair Scott Barnes
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Publication number: 20140059782Abstract: Provided herein is a multipurpose tool configured to provide multiple tools and functions for a user according to a specific activity or sport. Embodiments may provide a tool including a frame configured to define a plurality of tools disposed about a perimeter, where the frame defines at least one recess disposed about the perimeter, where at least one recess is configured to hold an earbud headphone. The frame of the tool may define a cavity at least partially surrounded by the perimeter, where the cavity may be configured to removably engage a separable and independently operable device. The cavity may be configured to removably receive a multipurpose tool. The tool may further include a gate biased into engagement with the frame, where the cavity is fully encircled by the frame and the gate, and access to the cavity through the frame is provided by opening the gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Duncan, Blair Scott Barnes
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Patent number: 7243850Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 7051940Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20040169084Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 6719201Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20030178492Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 6575368Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 5772482Abstract: The apparatus thus described is composed of a durable thermoplastic which does not lend itself to shrinkage or submerging in water. It can be shaped in a variety offorms of artistry. This Deluxe Bobber can be of a glo-like colorful nature for easy spotting in the water. A pin or clasp can be mounted to one side so that it can be easily attached on any clothing item or other apparels. A special form can be made for specifically attachment to a fishing rod.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Michael L. DuncanInventor: Michael L. Duncan
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Patent number: D351149Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Craig H. Bontly, David L. Bolen, Michael L. Duncan
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Patent number: D351150Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Craig H. Bontly, David L. Bolen, Michael L. Duncan