Patents by Inventor Niranjan Manjunath

Niranjan Manjunath 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).

  • Publication number: 20230042836
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to resolving natural language ambiguities with respect to a simulated reality setting. In an exemplary embodiment, a simulated reality setting having one or more virtual objects is displayed. A stream of gaze events is generated from the simulated reality setting and a stream of gaze data. A speech input is received within a time period and a domain is determined based on a text representation of the speech input. Based on the time period and a plurality of event times for the stream of gaze events, one or more gaze events are identified from the stream of gaze events. The identified one or more gaze events is used to determine a parameter value for an unresolved parameter of the domain. A set of tasks representing a user intent for the speech input is determined based on the parameter value and the set of tasks is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Niranjan MANJUNATH, Scott M. ANDRUS, Xinyuan HUANG, William W. LUCIW, Jonathan H. RUSSELL
  • Patent number: 11507183
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to resolving natural language ambiguities with respect to a simulated reality setting. In an exemplary embodiment, a simulated reality setting having one or more virtual objects is displayed. A stream of gaze events is generated from the simulated reality setting and a stream of gaze data. A speech input is received within a time period and a domain is determined based on a text representation of the speech input. Based on the time period and a plurality of event times for the stream of gaze events, one or more gaze events are identified from the stream of gaze events. The identified one or more gaze events is used to determine a parameter value for an unresolved parameter of the domain. A set of tasks representing a user intent for the speech input is determined based on the parameter value and the set of tasks is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Niranjan Manjunath, Scott M. Andrus, Xinyuan Huang, William W. Luciw, Jonathan H. Russell
  • Publication number: 20220194713
    Abstract: A support for securing one end of a conveyor roller to a conveyor frame. The support includes a mounting plate with a first aperture, a securing plate with a second aperture, and a bushing. The first aperture is partially offset from the second aperture when the securing plate is coupled to the mounting plate. Further, in response to the bushing being inserted through the first aperture and the second aperture, the bushing imparts a lateral force to move the securing plate and the mounting plate in opposite directions to secure the one end of the conveyor roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Aravind Raj SOUNDHARARAJ, Niranjan MANJUNATH, Sathiyanarayanan KUDDUVA SUBRAMANI, Sharath SHIVU
  • Publication number: 20210249009
    Abstract: This relates to an intelligent automated assistant in a video communication session environment. An example method includes, during a video communication session between at least two user devices, and at a first user device of the at least two user devices: receiving a first user input; obtaining a first digital assistant response based on the first user input; providing, to a second user device of the at least two user devices, the first digital assistant response and context information associated with the first user input; outputting the first digital assistant response; receiving a second digital assistant response and context information associated with a second user input, wherein the second user input is received at the second user device, and wherein the second digital assistant response is determined based on the second user input and the context information associated with the first user input; and outputting the second digital assistant response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Niranjan MANJUNATH, Willem MATTELAER, Jessica PECK, Lily Shuting ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210224031
    Abstract: In an exemplary technique for providing audio information, an input is received, and audio information responsive to the received input is provided using a speaker. While providing the audio information responsive to received input information, an external sound is detected. If it is determined that the external sound is a communication of a first type, then the provision of the audio information is stopped. If it is determined that the external sound is a communication of a second type, then the provision of the audio information continues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Rahul NAIR, Golnaz ABDOLLAHIAN, Avi BAR-ZEEV, Niranjan MANJUNATH
  • Publication number: 20210089124
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to resolving natural language ambiguities with respect to a simulated reality setting. In an exemplary embodiment, a simulated reality setting having one or more virtual objects is displayed. A stream of gaze events is generated from the simulated reality setting and a stream of gaze data. A speech input is received within a time period and a domain is determined based on a text representation of the speech input. Based on the time period and a plurality of event times for the stream of gaze events, one or more gaze events are identified from the stream of gaze events. The identified one or more gaze events is used to determine a parameter value for an unresolved parameter of the domain. A set of tasks representing a user intent for the speech input is determined based on the parameter value and the set of tasks is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Niranjan MANJUNATH, Scott M. ANDRUS, Xinyuan HUANG, William W. LUCIW, Jonathan H. RUSSELL
  • Patent number: 10559438
    Abstract: A toggle switch comprises a housing, a plurality of switches disposed within the housing, an actuating lever coupled to a pivot pin, and an actuator assembly coupled to the actuating lever. The actuating lever extends into the housing. The actuator assembly comprises an actuation pin coupled to the actuating lever, and a spring disposed about the actuating lever. The actuation pin is configured to actuate one or more of the plurality of switches, and the spring is configured to bias a cam follower into engagement with a cam profile on a bracket and bias the actuating lever into an actuation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Shakil Moonamkandy, Phaneendra Govindasetty Tirumani, Niranjan Manjunath, Michael Jay Skarlupka
  • Publication number: 20180025866
    Abstract: A toggle switch comprises a housing, a plurality of switches disposed within the housing, an actuating lever coupled to a pivot pin, and an actuator assembly coupled to the actuating lever. The actuating lever extends into the housing. The actuator assembly comprises an actuation pin coupled to the actuating lever, and a spring disposed about the actuating lever. The actuation pin is configured to actuate one or more of the plurality of switches, and the spring is configured to bias a cam follower into engagement with a cam profile on a bracket and bias the actuating lever into an actuation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Shakil Moonamkandy, Phaneendra Govindasetty Tirumani, Niranjan Manjunath, Michael Jay Skarlupka
  • Patent number: 8967117
    Abstract: A throttle control assembly includes a cable lever, a switch assembly, a throttle control device, and a switch engagement surface. The cable lever is adapted for coupling to a throttle cable and is configured, upon receipt of a drive torque, to rotate. The switch assembly is coupled to the cable lever and includes a switch that is movable between a first position and a second position. The throttle control device has the switch engagement surface formed on a portion of its inner surface. The switch engagement surface is configured, upon rotation of the throttle control device, to selectively move the switch between the first position and the second position and selectively rotate the switch assembly to thereby supply the drive torque to the cable lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Niranjan Manjunath, Shakil Moonamkandy
  • Publication number: 20140060237
    Abstract: A throttle control assembly includes a cable lever, a switch assembly, a throttle control device, and a switch engagement surface. The cable lever is adapted for coupling to a throttle cable and is configured, upon receipt of a drive torque, to rotate. The switch assembly is coupled to the cable lever and includes a switch that is movable between a first position and a second position. The throttle control device has the switch engagement surface formed on a portion of its inner surface. The switch engagement surface is configured, upon rotation of the throttle control device, to selectively move the switch between the first position and the second position and selectively rotate the switch assembly to thereby supply the drive torque to the cable lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Niranjan Manjunath, Shakil Moonamkandy
  • Patent number: 8173915
    Abstract: An ignition key switch apparatus having a compact size, high current capability, and a snap action mechanism. A pre-loaded snap spring can be configured to include a fixed end attached to an anchor and a free end attached to a movable contact operable between normal and actuated positions. A cam can be utilized to convert a rotary motion at a key interface into a linear movement of a plunger for snap spring blade actuation. The unique pre-loaded snap spring generates a fast (e.g., instantaneous) movement from an open to a closed position and vice versa upon application/removal of a load to reduce the effect of arcing on associated contacts and conductors. The pre-loaded snap spring also ensures that the movable contact does not remain in any intermittent position, other than the two extreme positions given at any position of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Niranjan Manjunath, Bindu Philip, Mahesh Kumar Nagrajan
  • Publication number: 20100140060
    Abstract: An ignition key switch apparatus having a compact size, high current capability, and a snap action mechanism. A pre-loaded snap spring can be configured to include a fixed end attached to an anchor and a free end attached to a movable contact operable between normal and actuated positions. A cam can be utilized to convert a rotary motion at a key interface into a linear movement of a plunger for snap spring blade actuation. The unique pre-loaded snap spring generates a fast (e.g., instantaneous) movement from an open to a closed position and vice versa upon application/removal of a load to reduce the effect of arcing on associated contacts and conductors. The pre-loaded snap spring also ensures that the movable contact does not remain in any intermittent position, other than the two extreme positions given at any position of the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Niranjan Manjunath, Bindu Philip, Mahesh Kumar Nagrajan