Patents by Inventor Robert L. Jennette

Robert L. Jennette 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).

  • Audio monitoring system for assessing wildlife biodiversity
    Patent number: 5956463
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automated system for monitoring wildlife auditory data and recording same for subsequent analysis and identification. The system comprises one or more microphones coupled to a recording apparatus for recording wildlife vocalizations in digital format. The resultant recorded data is preprocessed, segmented, and analyzed by means of a neural network to identify the respective species. The system minimizes the need for human intervention and subjective interpretation of the recorded sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Ontario Hydro
    Inventors: Paul H. Patrick, Narayan Ramani, William G. Hanson, Ronald W. Sheehan, Robert L. Jennette