Patents by Inventor Paul Berberian
Paul Berberian 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: 20230251660Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 11630457Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20230040969Abstract: A system and methods for assessing an environment are disclosed. A method includes causing a robot to transmit data to first and second user devices, causing the robot to execute a first action, and, responsive to a second instruction, causing the robot to execute a second action. At least one user device is outside the environment of the robot. At least one action includes recording a video of at least a portion of the environment, displaying the video in real time on both user devices, and storing the video on a cloud-based network. The other action includes determining a first physical location of the robot, determining a desired second physical location of the robot, and propelling the robot from the first location to the second location. Determining the desired second location is responsive to detecting a touch on a touchscreen video feed displaying the video in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Paul BERBERIAN, Damon ARNIOTES, Joshua SAVAGE, Andrew SAVAGE, Ross MACGREGOR, David HYGH, James BOOTH, Jonathan CARROLL
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Publication number: 20210294325Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10809724Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10534437Abstract: A modular sensing device can generate output via one or more output devices. The modular sensing device can include an inertial measurement unit that generates sensor data corresponding to user gestures performed by a user, a wireless communication module, a mode selector enabling the user to select a mode of the modular sensing device out of a plurality of modes, and one or more output devices configured to generate output based on the user gestures and the selected mode. The selected mode configures the manner in which the modular sensing device generates output via the one or more output devices based on the user gestures.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Colin Godby, Paul Berberian
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Publication number: 20190369617Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10281915Abstract: A multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10168701Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 9967299Abstract: A system, method and computer program product having instructions stored thereon for automatically data streaming a multiparty conference session comprises receiving an Internet-based interface at a session moderator, said Internet-based interface configured for said session moderator to enter a request for data streaming a multiparty conference session, automatically establishing a data stream of said conferencing session, without any human intervention, wherein establishing said automated data stream includes: recording the multiparty conference session, and data streaming the multiparty conference session to listen-only participants thereby enabling listen-only participants to connect to the multiparty conference session without using additional conference ports and/or conference resources.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Red Hat, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Todd Vernon
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Patent number: 9939913Abstract: A modular sensing device and method of operating a smart home device includes initiating a control mode from a plurality of modes on the modular sensing device, where the control mode determines a manner in which user gestures are interpreted. Based on initiating the control mode, a connection with the smart home device can be established. Furthermore, the modular sensing device and method can further include receiving sensor data corresponding to the user gestures, translating the sensor data into a corresponding control command, and transmitting the control command to the smart home device. The corresponding control command can be executable to control the smart home device in accordance with the user gesture.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Carroll, Paul Berberian
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Publication number: 20170193813Abstract: A modular sensing device and method of operating a smart home device includes initiating a control mode from a plurality of modes on the modular sensing device, where the control mode determines a manner in which user gestures are interpreted. Based on initiating the control mode, a connection with the smart home device can be established. Furthermore, the modular sensing device and method can further include receiving sensor data corresponding to the user gestures, translating the sensor data into a corresponding control command, and transmitting the control command to the smart home device. The corresponding control command can be executable to control the smart home device in accordance with the user gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Carroll, Paul Berberian
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Publication number: 20170192516Abstract: A modular sensing device can generate output via one or more output devices. The modular sensing device can include an inertial measurement unit that generates sensor data corresponding to user gestures performed by a user, a wireless communication module, a mode selector enabling the user to select a mode of the modular sensing device out of a plurality of modes, and one or more output devices configured to generate output based on the user gestures and the selected mode. The selected mode configures the manner in which the modular sensing device generates output via the one or more output devices based on the user gestures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Colin Godby, Paul Berberian
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Patent number: 9560098Abstract: A system, method and computer program product having instructions stored thereon for automatically data streaming a multiparty conference session comprises receiving an Internet-based interface at a session moderator, said Internet-based interface configured for said session moderator to enter a request for data streaming a multiparty conference session, automatically establishing a data stream of said conferencing session, without any human intervention, wherein establishing said automated data stream includes: recording the multiparty conference session, and data streaming the multiparty conference session to listen-only participants thereby enabling listen-only participants to connect to the multiparty conference session without using additional conference ports and/or conference resources.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Paul Berberian, Todd Vernon
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Publication number: 20160246299Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20150338925Abstract: A system and method to cause associated connected devices to perform gestures in response to user interactions with a connected device paired with the associated connected devices. The method includes receiving a gesture signal indicating a user interaction with a first connected device, identifying one or more connected devices associated with the first connected device, and, based on the user interaction, generating and transmitting a response signal to cause the one or more associated connected devices to perform a specified gesture signifying the user interaction with the first connected device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Paul Berberian, John Blakely, Isaac Davenport
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Patent number: 9060043Abstract: A system, method and computer program product having instructions stored thereon for automatically data streaming a multiparty conference session comprises receiving an Internet-based interface at a session moderator, said Internet-based interface configured for said session moderator to enter a request for data streaming a multiparty conference session, automatically establishing a data stream of said conferencing session, without any human intervention, wherein establishing said automated data stream includes: recording the multiparty conference session, and data streaming the multiparty conference session to listen-only participants thereby enabling listen-only participants to connect to the multiparty conference session without using additional conference ports and/or conference resources.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Paul Berberian, Todd Vernon
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Publication number: 20140238762Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Orbotix, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 8595296Abstract: A system, method and computer program product having instructions stored thereon for automatically data streaming a multiparty conference session comprises receiving an Internet-based interface at a session moderator, said Internet-based interface configured for said session moderator to enter a request for data streaming a multiparty conference session, automatically establishing a data stream of said conferencing session, without any human intervention, wherein establishing said automated data stream includes: recording the multiparty conference session, and data streaming the multiparty conference session to listen-only participants thereby enabling listen-only participants to connect to the multiparty conference session without using additional conference ports and/or conference resources.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Paul Berberian, Todd Vernon
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Patent number: D966379Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: C06, Inc.Inventors: Damon Arniotes, Paul Berberian, Ross MacGregor