Patents by Inventor Robert Pitman
Robert Pitman 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: 20250238639Abstract: Various implementations include initiating, at a client device, a translation application for translation of a dialog session between a first user speaking in a first language and a second user speaking in a second language. In many implementations, the first language, spoken by the first user, can be determined based on one or more features of the client device. Additional or alternative implementations include determining a subset of candidate second languages from a plurality of languages available to the translation application. In a variety of implementations, the system can render output based on the subset of candidate second languages, and can process received input from the second user indicative of one or more of the candidate second languages in the subset of candidate second languages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2024Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Te I, Chris Kau, Jeffrey Robert Pitman, Qi Ge
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Publication number: 20240420680Abstract: Implementations relate to a multimodal translation application that can provide an abridged version of a translation through an audio interface of a computing device, while simultaneously providing a verbatim textual translation at a display interface of the computing device. The application can provide these different versions of the translation in certain circumstances when, for example, the rate of speech of a person speaking to a user is relatively high compared to a preferred rate of speech of the user. For example, a comparison between phonemes of an original language speech and a translated language speech can be performed to determine whether the ratio satisfies a threshold for providing an audible abridged translation. A determination to provide the abridged translation can additionally or alternatively be based on a determined language of the speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2023Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Te I, Chris Kau, Jeffrey Robert Pitman, Robert Eric Genter, Qi Ge, Wolfgang Macherey, Dirk Ryan Padfield, Naveen Arivazhagan, Colin Cherry
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Publication number: 20240331681Abstract: A computer generated voice can automatically be adapted to be similar to a user's voice. Various implementations include processing audio data capturing a first language spoken utterance to identify one or more pitch characteristics. For example, the one or more pitch characteristics can include an estimated frequency range of the given user's voice. Additionally or alternatively, the system can process the audio data capturing the first language spoken utterance and a set of candidate computer generated voices using a computer generated voice selection model to select a candidate computer generated voice. Various implementations can include automatically modifying the selected candidate computer generated voice based on the one or more pitch characteristics to change the frequency range of the modified computer generated voice based on the user's voice.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Rakesh Iyer, Jeffrey Robert Pitman, Pendar Yousefi, Te I, Tiruvilwamalai Raman
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Publication number: 20230376699Abstract: This document describes methods and systems of on-device real-time translation for media content on a mobile electronic device. The translation is managed and executed by an operating system of the electronic device rather than within a particular application executing on the electronic device. The operating system can translate media content, including visual content displayed on a display device of the electronic device or audio content output by the electronic device. Because the translation is at the OS level, the translation can be implemented, automatically or based on a user input, across a variety of (including all) applications and a variety of content on the electronic device to provide a consistent translation experience, which is provided via a system UI overlay that displays translated text as captions to video content or as a replacement to on-screen text.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Google LLCInventors: Brandon Charles Barbello, Shenaz Zack, Tim Wantland, Khondokar Sami Iqram, Nikola Radicevic, Prasad Modali, Jeffrey Robert Pitman, Svetoslav Ganov, Qi Ge, Jonathan D. Wilson, Masakazu Seno, Xinxing Gu
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Patent number: 10893181Abstract: An integrated color imaging system has a housing with an objective lens, photocathode and image intensifier. The image intensifier has radiation sensitive sensors and a phosphor screen. A rotatable first filter wheel is located between the objective lens and the photocathode. The first filter wheel can include first channels selectively positionable in an optical path of the image, and at least one of the first channels is clear and unfiltered. A rotatable second filter wheel can be located inside the housing between the phosphor screen and an eyepiece lens of the housing. The second filter wheel can include second channels selectively positionable in the optical path between the phosphor screen and the eyepiece lens, and at least one of the second channels is clear and unfiltered. The clear and unfiltered channels of the first and second filter wheels can be selectively aligned and held in the optical path.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Chromatra, LLCInventors: Peter W. J. Jones, Paul Stump, Robert Pitman, Ellen Cargill, Dennis Purcell
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Publication number: 20200169653Abstract: An integrated color imaging system has a housing with an objective lens, photocathode and image intensifier. The image intensifier has radiation sensitive sensors and a phosphor screen. A rotatable first filter wheel is located between the objective lens and the photocathode. The first filter wheel can include first channels selectively positionable in an optical path of the image, and at least one of the first channels is clear and unfiltered. A rotatable second filter wheel can be located inside the housing between the phosphor screen and an eyepiece lens of the housing. The second filter wheel can include second channels selectively positionable in the optical path between the phosphor screen and the eyepiece lens, and at least one of the second channels is clear and unfiltered. The clear and unfiltered channels of the first and second filter wheels can be selectively aligned and held in the optical path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Peter W.J. Jones, Paul Stump, Robert Pitman, Ellen Cargill, Dennis Purcell
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Publication number: 20160227871Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous insert member assemblies for footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user, thereby providing comfort and style to the user. In certain embodiments, the insert member assemblies also provide or include a structure/place (e.g., a pocket or the like) to house personal items (e.g., keys, money, etc.) of the user. The disclosed insert member assemblies are capable of use for many user-friendly purposes. In exemplary embodiments, the insert member assemblies are adjustable, interchangeable and/or removable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: All-Global Business LLCInventor: Leander Robert Pitman
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Publication number: 20150040293Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous insert member assemblies for footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user, thereby providing comfort and style to the user. In certain embodiments, the insert member assemblies also provide or include a structure/place (e.g., a pocket or the like) to house personal items (e.g., keys, money, etc.) of the user. The disclosed insert member assemblies are capable of use for many user-friendly purposes. In exemplary embodiments, the insert member assemblies are adjustable, interchangeable and/or removable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: ALL-GLOBAL BUSINESS LLCInventor: Leander Robert Pitman
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Patent number: 8517163Abstract: A system for handling coins employs a front end coin acceptor and validator that feeds a sorter mechanism. The sorter mechanism utilizes a substantially horizontal track module to load coins by denomination into an arrangement of bins. The coins are ejected by means of a solenoid onto the track module that provides a path according to the denomination of the coin into the proper bin.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Telequip CorporationInventors: Victor A. Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Paul Stump, Jack J. Bisson, Jeff Janway, Hamlin Peterke, Don Stanley
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Patent number: 7740529Abstract: A coin dispenser includes a coin canister that automatically locks into the dispenser. A remotely operated mechanism may unlock the canister from the dispenser. The dispenser may serve as a loading stand for the canister. The canister may be adapted for manual loading of coins into the canister without removing the canister from the dispenser. The canister may include a receptacle for coins and an aperture adapted to facilitate loading coins into the receptacle and to retain coins in the receptacle. The canister may include a repositionable handle that covers an aperture of the canister in one position and serves as a carrying handle in another position. A system for dispensing coins includes a controller electrically connected to a coin dispenser. The dispenser includes a coin canister and a latch that locks the canister to the dispenser. The controller can send an electrical signal that unlocks the canister.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Telequip CorporationInventors: Victor A. Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Jack J. Bisson, Hamlin Peterke
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Publication number: 20070084909Abstract: A coin dispenser includes a coin canister that automatically locks into the dispenser. A remotely operated mechanism may unlock the canister from the dispenser. The dispenser may serve as a loading stand for the canister. The canister may be adapted for manual loading of coins into the canister without removing the canister from the dispenser. The canister may include a receptacle for coins and an aperture adapted to facilitate loading coins into the receptacle and to retain coins in the receptacle. The canister may include a repositionable handle that covers an aperture of the canister in one position and serves as a carrying handle in another position. A system for dispensing coins includes a controller electrically connected to a coin dispenser. The dispenser includes a coin canister and a latch that locks the canister to the dispenser. The controller can send an electrical signal that unlocks the canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: TELEQUIP CORPORATIONInventors: Victor Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Jack Bisson, Hamlin Peterke
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Publication number: 20070029159Abstract: A system for handling coins employs a front end coin acceptor and validator that feeds a sorter mechanism. The sorter mechanism utilizes a substantially horizontal track module to load coins by denomination into an arrangement of bins. The coins are ejected by means of a solenoid onto the track module that provides a path according to the denomination of the coin into the proper bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Victor Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Paul Stump, Jack Bisson, Jeff Janway, Hamlin Peterke, Don Stanley
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Publication number: 20050176361Abstract: An assembly for manually loading coins in a coin canister of coin dispenser includes a two-stage funnel mounted on a manifold for sliding motion. The funnel has an exit that aligns with tubular extensions of the manifold and the extensions align with the tubular coin stack holders of the canister. The funnel slides from stack to stack according to the size of the coin being loaded. The funnel is constructed with an internal baffle that divides the funnel passage into upper and lower stages to meter the flow of coins through the funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Victor Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Paul Stump, William Lemieux
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Publication number: 20050107024Abstract: A sensor array is described for monitoring the status of coins in a coin dispenser canister. The sensor array is constructed to be mounted on one side of a stack of coins and generate a signal when light is reflected off the coins. Such sensor arrays may be positioned to indicate multiple conditions relative to the inventory of coins in the dispenser canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Victor Quattrini, Robert Pitman, Hamlin Peterke