Patents by Inventor Michael Spinelli
Michael Spinelli 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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Publication number: 20220044820Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable injury prediction using one or more processors for receiving a time-varying signal of sensor measurements from a sensor device associated with a user. The processor(s) generate time windows of the time-varying signal, including a series of the sensor measurements across a predetermined time period, and generate motion features based at least in part on the series of the sensor measurements of the time windows. The processor(s) utilize an injury risk classification machine learning model to predict an injury risk during each time window based at least in part on the motion features. An injury alert message is generated based at least in part on the injury risk being predicted; and transmitting the injury alert message to at least one user computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Michael Kim, SivaSankara Reddy Bommireddy, Michael Spinelli, Sean Petterson
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Patent number: 10977264Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that involve selecting supplemental content. A compatibility rule is determined to require supplemental content from a first content provider to be a predetermined minimum distance from supplemental content from a second content provider. A layout is generated to include a first slot and a second slot. A first content item from the first content provider is assigned to the first slot, and a second content item from the second content provider is assigned to the second slot. A network page is generated using the layout.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Thomas Banti, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 10796079Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for selecting page layouts based upon an outcome prediction associated with a request for a content page. Session variables associated with a request can be extracted. A score can be calculated based upon the session variables. The score can be generated by a machine learning engine that is trained using archived session data. A page layout can be selected based upon the generated score and a respective content page generated.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Bradley, Lakshya Bhagat, Nick Ciubotariu, Michael Albert Galassi, William Kevan Bennett Kennedy, Alexander Michael Spinelli, Nathan Andrew Sterken, Andrew James Will, Wei Zhang, Albert J. Kennis, Thomas Jay Hoover, Neil Christopher Fritz
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Publication number: 20200113725Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an exoskeleton support system for posture feedback and support during body trunk motions. The system comprises a biomimetic semi-rigid support system connected to body attachment straps for coupling the system onto a user. A feedback pad is positioned on the user's back at a location corresponding to a middle thoracic region of the user. This arrangement causes the user to experience pressure feedback on the back when torso flexion and twisting occur. In addition, progressive resistance on the shoulders is provided via shoulder straps containing stitching in a curved manner to allow for longitudinal flexion and unrestricted arm motion during system use. Further, the system provides indications of safe movements by way of little to no feedback during neutral torso positions. Accordingly, the system only delivers feedback pressure in response to an amount of the user's own body motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Sean Petterson, Michael Kim, Michael Spinelli, Kyung In Noh, Timothy Bromm
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Patent number: 10304111Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. In one embodiment, the electronic marketplace modifies a user experience for the user based on the fingerprint information. An interactive network region comprising search results related to a query issued by a user is generated, based on fingerprint information. Various categories of items related to a query issued by the user are identified based on fingerprint information and the search results are organized based on categories.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 10026107Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. A classification for a query is determined based on the fingerprint information. In one embodiment, an electronic marketplace receives a query from a user, accesses a query classification database having fingerprint information, determines a fingerprint for the query based on the fingerprint information and dynamically modifies a user experience for the user based at least in part on the fingerprint information.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Publication number: 20180121523Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that involve selecting supplemental content. A compatibility rule is determined to require supplemental content from a first content provider to be a predetermined minimum distance from supplemental content from a second content provider. A layout is generated to include a first slot and a second slot. A first content item from the first content provider is assigned to the first slot, and a second content item from the second content provider is assigned to the second slot. A network page is generated using the layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: EDWARD THOMAS BANTI, THOMAS JAY HOOVER, ALEXANDER MICHAEL SPINELLI
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Patent number: 9881065Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that involve selecting supplemental content to be included with search results in a network page. At least one search result is generated by executing a search based at least in part on relevance to a search query. Supplemental content is selected based at least in part upon relevance to the search query without regard to the at least one search result. A subset of the supplemental content is selected in response to determining that the subset is permitted to be presented together in a search results page as defined by at least one compatibility rule. The search results page is generated to include the subset of the supplemental content and the search results.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Thomas Banti, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 9760930Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. In one embodiment, the electronic marketplace modifies a user experience for the user based on the fingerprint information. Search results presented to the user are modified by arranging items of the search results in accordance with one or more layouts and views based on query fingerprint information. Various categories of items related to a query issued by the user are identified based on fingerprint information and the search results are organized based on categories.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 9747628Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. In one embodiment, the electronic marketplace modifies a user experience for the user based on the fingerprint information. An interactive network region comprising search results related to a query issued by a user is generated, based on fingerprint information. Various categories of items related to a query issued by the user are identified based on fingerprint information and the search results are organized based on categories.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 9727906Abstract: The present disclosure provides computer-implemented systems and processes for clustering items and improving the utility of item recommendations. One process involves applying a clustering algorithm to users' search session queries over periods of time to generate query clusters comprising correlated query terms. Correlations may be based on, among other things, the frequency of which query term pairs appear together in a single search session. The generated query clusters may be used to generate item descriptor clusters indicative of items and/or types of items that may be complementary. Other criteria may be applied to the query and item clusters to generate variant clusters. For example, information such as related brands, market segments, and other data may be applied to item descriptor clusters to generate item clusters that include complementary items associated with or targeted for particular demographics. Item descriptor clusters and item clusters can be used to improve the item recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Tao Yu, Alexander Michael Spinelli, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Haris Husain
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Patent number: 9727614Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. A classification for a query is determined based on the fingerprint information. In one embodiment, an electronic marketplace receives a query from a user, accesses a query classification database having fingerprint information, determines a fingerprint for the query based on the fingerprint information and dynamically modifies a user experience for the user based at least in part on the fingerprint information.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Patent number: 9720974Abstract: A method and system for analyzing user behavior as users search for items within an electronic marketplace is provided. A query is submitted by a user of the electronic marketplace, the query is processed to identify a series of actions or behaviors performed by the user in relation to the query and fingerprint information for the query is determined based at least in part on analyzing the actions. A classification for a query is determined based on the fingerprint information. In one embodiment, an electronic marketplace receives a query from a user, accesses a query classification database having fingerprint information, determines a fingerprint for the query based on the fingerprint information and dynamically modifies a user experience for the user based at least in part on the fingerprint information.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Antonio Diniz Fernandes de Morais Sarmento, Lisa Jane Hinegardner, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Publication number: 20160309743Abstract: A system and method for generating a protein concentrate includes generating an initial alkalized slurry by combining flour, water and a base and generating a solubilized rich protein stream therefrom. The method and system includes generating a de-oiled solubilized rich protein stream by separating the solubilized protein rich stream and generating a protein precipitate including an acid curd by mixing the de-oiled solubilized rich protein stream with an acid and separating the acid curd from the protein precipitate. The system and method further includes washing the first protein curd using a wash station to generate a second protein curd, generating a neutral hydrolyzed protein slurry by mixing the second protein curd with a base and water and generating a homogenized protein slurry from the protein slurry. The method and system includes generating a cooled protein slurry by pasteurizing the homogenized protein slurry and extracting the protein concentrate therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Michael Spinelli, Krisan Singh
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Publication number: 20160253429Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that involve selecting supplemental content to be included with search results in a network page. At least one search result is generated by executing a search based at least in part on relevance to a search query. Supplemental content is selected based at least in part upon relevance to the search query without regard to the at least one search result. A subset of the supplemental content is selected in response to determining that the subset is permitted to be presented together in a search results page as defined by at least one compatibility rule. The search results page is generated to include the subset of the supplemental content and the search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: EDWARD THOMAS BANTI, THOMAS JAY HOOVER, ALEXANDER MICHAEL SPINELLI
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Patent number: 9367627Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that involve selecting supplemental content to be included in a search results page. A search query is received. A set of search results is generated by executing a search based at least in part on the search query. A subset of supplemental content providers is selected based at least in part on respective relevancies of the supplemental content providers to the search query. A search results page is generated. The search results page is configured to present supplemental content from the subset of supplemental content providers in association with the set of search results.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Thomas Banti, Thomas Jay Hoover, Alexander Michael Spinelli
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Publication number: 20070180600Abstract: A circular knit male brief is provided. The brief is a single pouch supporting the male genitals without straps, waistband or buttocks cover, retained by an integrated adjustable collar closure around the base of the genitals. specifically underwear, sun-wear, swimwear, supporter, or enhancement device designed to be worn under—or instead of—men's usual underwear and swimwear. The brief's form follows the anatomical design of the genitals—the penis and scrotum—as a single, integrated entity. Its one piece, seamless single-pouch construction has an entrance opening with a closure that encircles the base of the genitals. To achieve superior support and comfort the brief is designed as a single pouch using circular knit technology to create separate contours for each testicle and the penis, to allow for the changing shapes, movements and precise positions that the genitals make of their own accord to maintain comfort and health.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Frank Allemann, Michael Spinelli-Medici