Patents by Inventor Philip Alan Bunker

Philip Alan Bunker 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: 20240071389
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Patent number: 11790918
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLC
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Publication number: 20220076682
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Patent number: 11270703
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLC
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Publication number: 20200258526
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Patent number: 10607610
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLC
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Publication number: 20200085313
    Abstract: A measurement device can be used by a patient or user to scan a tissue site to generate a thermal image of the scanned tissue site. The device can measure and collect temperature data and position data using one or more thermal and position sensors. The data can be used to generate a thermal image of the scanned tissue. The thermal image can be used to monitor various tissue sites and determine location and severity of inflammation. The thermal field scanner can help patients in avoiding formation of ulcers and other dangerous medical conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Luba Eugenia Diangar, Ilya Vladimirovich Dubinskiy
  • Patent number: 10531187
    Abstract: An audio beam forming and signal processing system includes at least one image capture device, an array of audio sensors, and a controller. The at least one image capture device is configured to capture images of a monitored zone. The array of audio sensors is configured to detect audio signals from one or more audio sources within the monitored zone. The controller is configured to: analyze at least one image captured by the image capture device to identify an audio source within the monitored zone; determine two or fewer audio source location parameters indicative of the location of the audio source in the monitored zone; and cause the array of audio sensors to form an audio beam directed at the audio source based on the two or fewer audio source location parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLC
    Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Knight, Philip Alan Bunker
  • Publication number: 20190371337
    Abstract: An audio firewall system has a microphone that generates audio data. A speech-to-text engine converts the audio data to text data. The text data is parsed for a service wake word and corresponding content data. The service wake word identifies one of a local security system and a remote assistant server. A text-to-speech engine converts the service wake word and the corresponding content data to converted audio data. The converted audio data is provided to the remote assistant server. The content data is provided to the local security system. The audio firewall system receives a response from the remote assistant server or the local security system and outputs an audio signal corresponding to the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mayank Saxena
  • Publication number: 20190166300
    Abstract: A camera system comprising a camera, a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and an infrared illuminator. The camera and wireless power transmitter are powered by a power source. The wireless power transmitter wirelessly transmits power to the wireless power transmitter to power the infrared illuminator. The infrared illuminator generates infrared light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Joshua Luis Tristan, Bruce James Ehlers
  • Patent number: 10284765
    Abstract: A camera system comprising a camera, a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and an infrared illuminator. The camera and wireless power transmitter are powered by a power source. The wireless power transmitter wirelessly transmits power to the wireless power transmitter to power the infrared illuminator. The infrared illuminator generates infrared light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLC
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Joshua Luis Tristan, Bruce James Ehlers
  • Publication number: 20180176680
    Abstract: An audio beam forming and signal processing system includes at least one image capture device, an array of audio sensors, and a controller. The at least one image capture device is configured to capture images of a monitored zone. The array of audio sensors is configured to detect audio signals from one or more audio sources within the monitored zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Knight, Philip Alan Bunker
  • Patent number: 9091903
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a camera having two modes: a visible light imaging mode (day-mode) and an IR imaging mode (night-mode). In the visible light imaging mode, an IR filter is in line with the lens assembly. In the IR imaging mode, the IR filter is mechanically removed, and IR light is allowed to pass to the sensor. In one embodiment, in the IR imaging mode, IR lighting is provided by an IR LEDs on the camera to illuminate the scene. In one embodiment, the various components are chosen, balanced and optimized so that images captured using visible light and images captured using non-visible light are both in focus. In one embodiment, an algorithm determines when there sufficient visible light is present and when it is not, and thus determines when to switch the camera from one mode to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mark Nelson, Jeffrey B. Lancaster, Todd Webb, Ting Chia Hsu, Eva Tai
  • Publication number: 20120026325
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a camera having two modes: a visible light imaging mode (day-mode) and an IR imaging mode (night-mode). In the visible light imaging mode, an IR filter is in line with the lens assembly. In the IR imaging mode, the IR filter is mechanically removed, and IR light is allowed to pass to the sensor. In one embodiment, in the IR imaging mode, IR lighting is provided by an IR LEDs on the camera to illuminate the scene. In one embodiment, the various components are chosen, balanced and optimized so that images captured using visible light and images captured using non-visible light are both in focus. In one embodiment, an algorithm determines when there sufficient visible light is present and when it is not, and thus determines when to switch the camera from one mode to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mark Nelson, Jeffrey B. Lancaster, Todd Webb, Ting Chia Hsu, Eva Tai
  • Publication number: 20010045914
    Abstract: A device and system for providing a high-speed wireless communications network. The device includes a number of individual antennas that extend radially from a central axis of the device. The antennas are capable of producing circularly polarized signals. The device may be capable of directing a wireless signal to an individual antenna. A plurality of the devices may be installed and configured to operate as a high-speed wireless communications network. The communications network may connect computers. The network may be configured such that new nodes may be dynamically added and removed from the network. Each node of the network may execute a routing algorithm such that information may be efficiently exchanged between nodes inside and outside the communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventor: Philip Alan Bunker