Patents by Inventor Scott Carter

Scott Carter 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).

  • Patent number: 12657395
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed include identifying a topic and a perspective of an input text to be sent to a receiver, determining a receiver perspective based on the topic of the input text and a receiver persona associated with the receiver, determining, by comparing the perspective of the input text and the perspective of the receiver, whether the input text includes a language having an offensive probability beyond an offensive probability threshold, after determining that the input text includes the language having the offensive probability beyond the offensive probability threshold, providing an option to modify the input text on a user interface of the sender, and modifying the input text to have the offensive probability below the offensive probability threshold when the option is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignees: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Francine R. Chen, Matthew Lee, Scott Carter, Tatiana Lau
  • Publication number: 20260094311
    Abstract: Systems and methods for illustrating narratives are described. In one example, a system includes a processor and a memory that is in communication with the processor. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to generate an avatar using a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model and user input, determine, using the generative AI model and based on a story from the user that involves the avatar as a character in the story, a point-of-view of the avatar, and generate, using the generative AI model, at least one output image for a book based on the story and the point-of-view of the avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2024
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Monica P. Van, Katharine A. Sieck, Eldy Deines
  • Patent number: 12524477
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to encouraging exploration within a computing application. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a memory storing machine-readable instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to identify when a user is stuck in a repetitive pattern within a computing application. When the user is stuck in the repetitive pattern the instructions, the instructions when executed by the processor, cause the processor to encourage the user to further explore the computing application by 1) intervening in user activity within the computing application and 2) presenting attention-capturing content that is targeted to the user and unrelated to a domain of content accessed by the user within the computing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignees: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Emily Sumner, Shabnam Hakimi, Alexandre Filipowicz, Scott Carter, Yekaterina Glazko
  • Publication number: 20250349221
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the disclosure pertain to a student-informed generative education platform. Students' interaction with a social media network can be analyzed using natural language processing to build profiles capturing individual interests, perspectives, and sentiments. A generative machine learning model can be employed that is trained to generate an educational challenge based on a curriculum goal input by an instructor and a student profile. The educational challenges are tailored for each student based on the student's background. Feedback loops can be employed to continuously refine generated educational challenges from the generative machine learning model based on monitoring student engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Monica Van, Scott Carter, Nayeli Bravo
  • Publication number: 20250335776
    Abstract: A method for modifying prompts includes generating, via large language model, a first group of prompts based on receiving a first user prompt from a first user. The method also includes receiving, from the first user, a first input selecting a first selected prompt of the first group of prompts. The method further includes generating, via a first generative model, a first output based on the first user selecting the first selected prompt. The method still further includes receiving, from a second user, a first rating associated with the first output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicants: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Francine R. CHEN, Scott CARTER, Alexandre Leo Stephen FILIPOWICZ, Brandon HUYNH
  • Publication number: 20250335033
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for a haptic controller include a touchscreen including a touchscreen surface, a stencil including one or more openings having customized shapes, and one or more processors. Each customized shape is associated with one of the one or more preloaded shapes. The stencil is attached to the touchscreen surface. The one or more processors are operable to detect a touch event with one of one or more registered interactors on the touchscreen surface, and operate the touchscreen according to the touch event and the one of the one or more registered interactors. Each registered interaction is associated with one of the one or more preloaded shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Monica PhuongThao Van, Jonathan Yao, Alexandre L.S. Filipowicz
  • Publication number: 20250315660
    Abstract: A method for modifying an input for a group of generative models includes receiving the input for generating a group of outputs via the group of generative models. The method also includes modifying the input for each generative model of the group of generative models, the input being modified based on a respective specification of each generative model of the group of generative models. The method further includes generating, via each generative model of the group of generative models, the group of outputs based on modifying the input, each generative model generating a respective output of the group of outputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Applicants: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kalani MURAKAMI, Scott CARTER, Monica PhuongThao VAN, Brandon HUYNH
  • Publication number: 20250291453
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are directed to implementations that facilitate individuals to collect, store, and automatically extract procedural knowledge from their messaging interactions with collaborative groups. Example implementations involve chat interfaces to communicate and add the capability to tag text and media to organize content. Example implementations also add a new thread-like structure to the previously only linear time-line of a chat. Knowledge from the chat can then be extracted automatically into a high-quality multimedia document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Britta Meixner, Scott Carter, Matthew Lee
  • Publication number: 20250252676
    Abstract: A method for generating a 3D model at an augmented reality (AR) device includes receiving, from a user, a first user input indicating an object to be placed within an AR environment shown to the user via the AR device and a second user input indicating a primitive associated with the object. The method also includes generating, via a generative model associated with the AR device, a 3D model of the object based on the first user input and the second user input. The method further includes displaying the 3D model of the object within the AR environment based on generating the 3D model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicants: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Brandon HUYNH, Scott CARTER
  • Patent number: 12346528
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are directed to implementations that facilitate individuals to collect, store, and automatically extract procedural knowledge from their messaging interactions with collaborative groups. Example implementations involve chat interfaces to communicate and add the capability to tag text and media to organize content. Example implementations also add a new thread-like structure to the previously only linear time-line of a chat. Knowledge from the chat can then be extracted automatically into a high-quality multimedia document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Britta Meixner, Scott Carter, Matthew Lee
  • Publication number: 20250117116
    Abstract: A method for an interactive storytelling system is described. The method includes parsing collected story narratives into a plurality of story narratives linked by story development questions. The method also includes presenting a selected story narrative, including a selected story development question regarding a prediction of a story development in the selected narrative. The method further includes determining a difference between the story development in the selected narrative and an answer received in response to the selected story development question. The method also includes selecting a next, selected story narrative of the story development based on the difference, including a next selected story development question regarding a next prediction of the story development in the next, selected narrative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicants: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Matthew Len LEE, Francine R. CHEN, Scott CARTER
  • Publication number: 20250077783
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed include identifying a topic and a perspective of an input text to be sent to a receiver, determining a receiver perspective based on the topic of the input text and a receiver persona associated with the receiver, determining, by comparing the perspective of the input text and the perspective of the receiver, whether the input text includes a language having an offensive probability beyond an offensive probability threshold, after determining that the input text includes the language having the offensive probability beyond the offensive probability threshold, providing an option to modify the input text on a user interface of the sender, and modifying the input text to have the offensive probability below the offensive probability threshold when the option is selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Francine R. Chen, Matthew Lee, Scott Carter, Tatiana Lau
  • Publication number: 20250077730
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed are directed to a virtual simulation of chargers in a real-world environment having a wiring system using, a camera, an augmented reality (AR) interface, and a processor operable to generate a virtual charger representing a charger superimposed on the real-world environment, receive data responsive to a user interaction using the AR interface to operate the virtual charger, update the virtual charger superimposed on the real-world environment based on the operation, and wherein the virtual charger includes a connector and a charging cable including a first end and a second end, the first end operable to be connected to the connector, and the second end operable to be connected to the wiring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Emily Sumner, Monica PhuongThao Van, Yin-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20250032806
    Abstract: In various examples, a header of an implantable device includes a first header portion and a second header portion at least partially disengageable from the first header portion. In a closed configuration, the first header portion is fully engaged with the second header portion, and in an open configuration, the first header portion is at least partially disengaged from the second header portion. At least one bore within the header is sized and shaped to accommodate a proximal end of a lead. The bore is split substantially longitudinally to form a first bore portion and a second bore portion. With the proximal end of the lead disposed within the bore and a positioning feature interacting with a lead feature, at least one lead contact aligns with at least one header contact to allow the at least one lead contact to electrically couple to the at least one header contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Daniel Luis Villamil
  • Patent number: 12209872
    Abstract: A method for an electric vehicle trip simulator is described. The method includes determining parameters for an upcoming trip of an electric vehicle, including at least a start location and a destination location. The method also includes analyzing data associated with a plurality of points of interest between the start location and the destination location. The method further includes selecting a set of locations from the plurality of points of interest for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, according to the analyzing of the data. The method also includes displaying a travel order recommendation associated with the set of locations selected for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, including at least one charging station location according to a current charge capacity of the electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Francine Chen, Emily Sarah Sumner, Scott Carter, Rumen Iliev, Nikos Arechiga Gonzalez, Alexandre Leo Stephen Filipowicz
  • Publication number: 20250005087
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to encouraging exploration within a computing application. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a memory storing machine-readable instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to identify when a user is stuck in a repetitive pattern within a computing application. When the user is stuck in the repetitive pattern the instructions, the instructions when executed by the processor, cause the processor to encourage the user to further explore the computing application by 1) intervening in user activity within the computing application and 2) presenting attention-capturing content that is targeted to the user and unrelated to a domain of content accessed by the user within the computing application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Emily Sumner, Shabnam Hakimi, Alexandre Filipowicz, Scott Carter, Yekaterina Glazko
  • Publication number: 20240407396
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to Bacilli combinations consisting essentially of, or consisting of, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus pumilus, and Bacillus subtilis. This disclosure also includes compositions of and methods of administering a Bacilli combination further comprising an additional component, such as, for example, a carrier, chemical, feed, feed supplement, plant compound and/or vitamin, and any combinations thereof. In some aspects, compositions can include dry spores, liquid culture, and/or aqueous solutions, and combinations thereof. In some aspects, disclosed compositions treat, prevent, and/or inhibit occurrence of microbial infection in livestock. For example, some aspects include methods and compositions to treat, prevent, and/or inhibit pathogen infections in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Kevin Bolek
  • Patent number: 12161873
    Abstract: In various examples, a header of an implantable device includes a first header portion and a second header portion at least partially disengageable from the first header portion. In a closed configuration, the first header portion is fully engaged with the second header portion, and in an open configuration, the first header portion is at least partially disengaged from the second header portion. At least one bore within the header is sized and shaped to accommodate a proximal end of a lead. The bore is split substantially longitudinally to form a first bore portion and a second bore portion. With the proximal end of the lead disposed within the bore and a positioning feature interacting with a lead feature, at least one lead contact aligns with at least one header contact to allow the at least one lead contact to electrically couple to the at least one header contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Luis Daniel Villamil
  • Patent number: 12056946
    Abstract: A method comprises identifying a representation of first statistical information in a document, identifying descriptive text that describes the first statistical information, determining whether the descriptive text accurately describes the first statistical information, and upon determination that the descriptive text does not accurately describe the first statistical information, generating alternative descriptive text that accurately describes the first statistical information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Alexandre Filipowicz, Rumen Iliev
  • Patent number: 11922694
    Abstract: Example implementations described herein systems and method for providing a platform to facilitate augmented reality (AR) overlays, which can involve stabilizing video received from a first device for display on a second device and for input made to a portion of the stabilized video at the second device, generating an AR overlay on a display of the first device corresponding to the portion of the stabilized video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Carter, Laurent Denoue