Patents by Inventor Simon Edwards

Simon Edwards 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: 20240144956
    Abstract: A system and method to identify filler speech and deliver real-time feedback to the speaker for correction. The system receives a live audio signal from a user's speech, analyzes the audio signal for filler speech, verifies the speaker's identity, and, if filler speech is detected from the verified user, provides discreet sensory feedback to make the speaker aware of this behavior so it can be corrected in real time with the added benefit of helping the speaker to improve their speech behavior by eliminating the use of filler speech.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: CDC Phone App IP 2023 LLC
    Inventors: Campbell Davis CONARD, Simon EDWARDS, Manish AHUJA, Hadi DBOUK
  • Patent number: 11927963
    Abstract: A physical space contains stationary objects that do not move over time (e.g., a couch) and may have non-stationary objects that do move over time (e.g., people and pets). An autonomous mobile device (AMD) determines and uses an occupancy map of stationary objects to find a route from one point to another in a physical space. Non-stationary objects are detected and prevented from being incorrectly added to the occupancy map. Point cloud data is processed to determine first candidate objects. Image data is processed to determine second candidate objects. These candidate objects are associated with each other and their characteristics assessed to determine if the candidate objects are stationary or non-stationary. The occupancy map is updated with stationary obstacles. During navigation, the occupancy map may be used for route planning while the non-stationary objects are used for local avoidance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Shreekant Gayaka, Boshen Niu, Simon Edwards-Parton
  • Patent number: 11797022
    Abstract: An autonomous mobile device (AMD) may move around a physical space while performing tasks. Sensor data is used to determine an occupancy map of the physical space. Some objects within the physical space may be difficult to detect because of characteristics that result in lower confidence in sensor data, such as transparent or reflective objects. To include difficult-to-detect objects in the occupancy map, image data is processed to identify portions of the image that includes features associated with difficult-to-detect objects. Given the portion that possibly includes difficult-to-detect objects, the AMD attempts to determine where in the physical space that portion corresponds to. For example, the AMD may use stereovision to determine the physical area associated with the features depicted in the portion. Objects in that area are included in an occupancy map annotated as objects that should persist unless confirmed to not be within the physical space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: James Ballantyne, Eric Foxlin, Lu Xia, Simon Edwards-Parton, Boshen Niu, Harish Annavajjala
  • Patent number: 11673723
    Abstract: The invention described herein relates broadly to closure assemblies, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. More particularly, certain embodiments relate to assemblies and methods for closing an opening defined by a spout provided on a flexible container utilising a capping member having a plugging portion and a substantially fracturable retaining skirt. Embodiments provide may an adequate seal for the contents contained within bags against the significant pressure placed upon the closure by the often weighty and voluminous contents of the packaging. Furthermore, the closure may be easily and comfortably removable by a user whilst managing the handling of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Ourip Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Edwards
  • Patent number: 11673786
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention described herein relate to a removable connector assembly, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. More particularly, certain embodiments relate to apparatus and methods to provide a connection to a spout disposed upon a container, such as upon a bag holding fluid. Embodiments of connector assemblies comprise an elongated outer housing, an inner housing, and a slider assembly for moving the outer surface of the sleeve member over the inner surface of the outer housing wall in a lengthwise motion to position the spout connector upon the spout and secure the spout connector in said position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Ourip Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Edwards
  • Patent number: 11460854
    Abstract: An autonomous mobile device (AMD) moving in a physical space determines the presence of obstacles using images acquired by a stereocamera and avoids those obstacles. A floor with few visible features is difficult to characterize. The floor and any obstacles thereon may be difficult to characterize due to noise, perspective effect, and so forth. A score is determined that indicates whether a particular pixel in an image is deemed to be associated with a parallel surface (the floor) or a perpendicular surface (an obstacle). The score is computationally inexpensive to calculate and allows for highly accurate and low latency determinations as to the presence of an obstacle that would impede movement of the AMD. Orientation changes in the AMD, such as movement over a bumpy floor, are well tolerated as are floor features such as flooring transitions, ramps, and so forth which the AMD is able to traverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Adcock, Simon Edwards-Parton
  • Publication number: 20220300001
    Abstract: A physical space contains stationary objects that do not move over time (e.g., a couch) and may have non-stationary objects that do move over time (e.g., people and pets). An autonomous mobile device (AMD) determines and uses an occupancy map of stationary objects to find a route from one point to another in a physical space. Non-stationary objects are detected and prevented from being incorrectly added to the occupancy map. Point cloud data is processed to determine first candidate objects. Image data is processed to determine second candidate objects. These candidate objects are associated with each other and their characteristics assessed to determine if the candidate objects are stationary or non-stationary. The occupancy map is updated with stationary obstacles. During navigation, the occupancy map may be used for route planning while the non-stationary objects are used for local avoidance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: SHREEKANT GAYAKA, BOSHEN NIU, SIMON EDWARDS-PARTON
  • Patent number: 11345586
    Abstract: A tap assembly for reducing the infiltration of fluid from the exterior of a fluid container to the interior of a fluid container comprising a tap valve, a valve closure, and a hollow tap body. The tap body provides a fluid outlet for allowing the passage of fluid through the tap assembly and a multi-start male thread to slidably move the valve closure from an open position to a closed position. The tap assembly further comprises three concentric securement pieces configured to interface with the fluid container and form a three-point locking mechanism interlocking the three concentric securement pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Ourip Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Simon Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220089428
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a tap assembly for reducing the infiltration of fluid from the exterior of a fluid container to the interior of a fluid container comprising a tap valve, a valve closure, and a hollow tap body. The tap body provides a fluid outlet for allowing the passage of fluid through the tap assembly and a multi-start male thread to slidably move the valve closure from an open position to a closed position. The tap assembly further comprises three concentric securement pieces configured to interface with the fluid container and form a three-point locking mechanism interlocking the three concentric securement pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Ourip Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Simon EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20210206550
    Abstract: The invention described herein relates broadly to closure assemblies, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. More particularly, certain embodiments relate to assemblies and methods for closing an opening defined by a spout provided on a flexible container utilising a capping member having a plugging portion and a substantially fracturable retaining skirt. Embodiments provide may an adequate seal for the contents contained within bags against the significant pressure placed upon the closure by the often weighty and voluminous contents of the packaging. Furthermore, the closure may be easily and comfortably removable by a user whilst managing the handling of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Ourip Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Simon EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20210206620
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention described herein relate to a removable connector assembly, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. More particularly, certain embodiments relate to apparatus and methods to provide a connection to a spout disposed upon a container, such as upon a bag holding fluid. Embodiments of connector assemblies comprise an elongated outer housing, an inner housing, and a slider assembly for moving the outer surface of the sleeve member over the inner surface of the outer housing wall in a lengthwise motion to position the spout connector upon the spout and secure the spout connector in said position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Ourip Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Simon EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 10526363
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to Compounds of Formula (I) and salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined above herein. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds of Formula (I) to add phosphoramidate groups onto organic alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: John Simon Edwards, Peter Richard Mullens, Edward Cleator, Bryon L. Simmons, Courtney K. Maguire, Jeremy Peter Scott, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Yong-Li Zhong, Lisa F. Frey, Peter G. Dormer, Andrew Brunskill, Artis Klapars, Pu Qian, Yi Zhang, Baoqiang Wan, Eric Ashley
  • Patent number: 10204115
    Abstract: A terminal supporting apparatus 10 supports at least one of two ends of a control cable having an inner cable and an outer cable. The terminal supporting apparatus 10 includes: a hub 12 attached to an end of the outer cable, and having a flange on an outer periphery thereof; a cushion member 14 disposed to surround the outer periphery of the hub, and being in contact with the flange at both a front surface and a rear surface of the flange; and a housing 17 having a housing part that houses the cushion member. When an angle formed between an axis of the housing part and an axis of the hub is varied in a range of 0.0° to 6.0°, a diagonal static spring constant of the cushion member in an axial direction thereof may be in a range of 350 to 600 N/mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Arm Limited
    Inventor: Simon Edwards
  • Patent number: 10175696
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an autonomous vehicle towards a docking station including an autonomous vehicle with a camera-based sensing system, a drive system for driving the autonomous vehicle, and a control system for controlling the drive system. The apparatus includes a docking station including a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker, wherein the second fiducial marker is positioned on the docking station to define a predetermined relative spacing with the first fiducial marker, wherein the control system is operable to receive an image provided by the camera-based sensing system, the image including a representation of the first and second fiducial markers, and to control the drive system so as to guide the autonomous vehicle towards the base station based on a difference between the representation of the first and second fiducial markers in the received image and the predetermined relative spacing between the first and second fiducial markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Michael David Aldred, Simon Edwards-Parton
  • Patent number: 10011121
    Abstract: An apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects (31) comprises a plurality of printheads (32); and at least one holding device movable relative to the printheads (32) such that, in use, the holding device moves the object between the printheads. The path of the at least one holding device comprises a plurality of vertical sections (34) which are horizontally offset from one another. Each vertical section (34) comprises at least two identically orientated printheads (32) arranged such that they are vertically displaced from one another, with one directly above the others. The at least one holding device moves the object (31) between the at least two printheads (32) such that part or all of its path between the printheads is vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: TONEJET LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew John Clippingdale, John Lawton Sharp, Simon Edwards
  • Publication number: 20180004219
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an autonomous vehicle towards a docking station including an autonomous vehicle with a camera-based sensing system, a drive system for driving the autonomous vehicle, and a control system for controlling the drive system. The apparatus includes a docking station including a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker, wherein the second fiducial marker is positioned on the docking station to define a predetermined relative spacing with the first fiducial marker, wherein the control system is operable to receive an image provided by the camera-based sensing system, the image including a representation of the first and second fiducial markers, and to control the drive system so as to guide the autonomous vehicle towards the base station based on a difference between the representation of the first and second fiducial markers in the received image and the predetermined relative spacing between the first and second fiducial markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Michael David ALDRED, Simon EDWARDS-PARTON
  • Patent number: 9675567
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): and pharmacologically acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, are potassium ion channel modulators, making them particularly useful in treating and preventing conditions such as pain, lower urinary tract disorders and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon Edwards, Ruth Meriel Kimberley, Richard Edward Armer, Mohammed Nawaz Khan
  • Publication number: 20170050446
    Abstract: An apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects (31) comprises a plurality of printheads (32); and at least one holding device movable relative to the printheads (32) such that, in use, the holding device moves the object between the printheads. The path of the at least one holding device comprises a plurality of vertical sections (34) which are horizontally offset from one another. Each vertical section (34) comprises at least two identically orientated printheads (32) arranged such that they are vertically displaced from one another, with one directly above the others. The at least one holding device moves the object (31) between the at least two printheads (32) such that part or all of its path between the printheads is vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew John CLIPPINGDALE, John Lawton SHARP, Simon EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20160374969
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): and pharmacologically acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, are potassium ion channel modulators, making them particularly useful in treating and preventing conditions such as pain, lower urinary tract disorders and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon EDWARDS, Ruth Meriel KIMBERLEY, Richard Edward ARMER, Mohammed Nawaz KHAN
  • Publication number: 20160091899
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an autonomous vehicle towards a docking station including an autonomous vehicle with a camera-based sensing system, a drive system for driving the autonomous vehicle, and a control system for controlling the drive system. The apparatus includes a docking station including a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker, wherein the second fiducial marker is positioned on the docking station to define a predetermined relative spacing with the first fiducial marker, wherein the control system is operable to receive an image provided by the camera-based sensing system, the image including a representation of the first and second fiducial markers, and to control the drive system so as to guide the autonomous vehicle towards the base station based on a difference between the representation of the first and second fiducial markers in the received image and the predetermined relative spacing between the first and second fiducial markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Michael David ALDRED, Simon EDWARDS-PARTON