Patents by Inventor Oscar Newkerk

Oscar Newkerk 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).

  • Speech recognition using categories and speech prefixing
    Publication number: 20050203740
    Abstract: Speech recognition utilizing categories and prefixes is disclosed. Categories identify types of recognition and allow different grammars and prefixes for each category. Categories can be directed to specific applications and/or program modules. Uttering a prefix allows users to easily direct text to specific grammars for enhanced recognition, and also to direct the recognized text to the appropriate application/module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Chambers, Bo-June Hsu, Oscar Newkerk, Philipp Schmid, David Jeremy Wood
  • Speech-related object model and interface in managed code system
    Publication number: 20050171780
    Abstract: The present invention provides an object model that exposes speech-related functionality to applications that target a managed code environment. In one embodiment, the object model and associated interfaces are implemented consistently with other non-speech related interfaces supported across a platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philipp Schmid, Robert Chambers, David Wood, Bo-June Hsu, Oscar Newkerk