Patents by Inventor Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee 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: 20240089365Abstract: Examples that relate to calling on a computing device are disclosed. One example provides a computing device, comprising, a first display a second display, a sensor system a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to output, via one or both of the first display and the second display, a notification of an incoming phone call at the computing device, and based on output from the sensor system indicating a relative angle between the first display and the second display being changed to an angle greater than a predetermined angle, answer the incoming phone call.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. SCHENONE, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, Eduardo SONNINO, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, TJ RHOADES, Panos Costa PANAY
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Publication number: 20240059323Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for vehicle safety technologies. An example method can include detecting, based on sensor data captured by an autonomous vehicle (AV), an emergency event associated with the AV; and in response to detecting the emergency event, generating information about the emergency event based on the sensor data and sending, to an emergency responder, a wireless signal including a request for help from the emergency responder and the information about the emergency event; and based on a determination that the emergency responder is within a threshold proximity to the AV, providing additional data associated with the emergency event to the emergency responder and/or one or more devices associated with the emergency responder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jennifer Devar McKnew, Spencer Lee James
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Patent number: 11895261Abstract: Examples that relate to calling on a computing device are disclosed. One example provides a computing device, comprising, a first display a second display, a sensor system a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to output, via one or both of the first display and the second display, a notification of an incoming phone call at the computing device, and based on output from the sensor system indicating a relative angle between the first display and the second display being changed to an angle greater than a predetermined angle, answer the incoming phone call.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Schenone, Otso Joona Casimir Tuomi, Eduardo Sonnino, Spencer Lee Davis, Sergio Eduardo Rodriguez Virgen, T J Rhoades, Panos Costa Panay
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Publication number: 20240033779Abstract: A multi-array ultrasound system for haptic engagement is provided. The system may include a computing device with a processing system, a tracking device communicatively coupled to the processing system, two or more ultrasound transducer arrays including a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and a driver communicatively coupled to the processing system and the two or more ultrasound transducer arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sylvester Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, James D. Hamilton, Carmen Badea, Ravi Patel, Nathan E. Brummel, Edward Marc Fernandez, Naveen Anand Gunalan, Dustin Delmar
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Patent number: 11819883Abstract: A multi-array ultrasound system for haptic engagement is provided. The system may include a computing device with a processing system, a tracking device communicatively coupled to the processing system, two or more ultrasound transducer arrays including a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and a driver communicatively coupled to the processing system and the two or more ultrasound transducer arrays.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Emerge Now Inc.Inventors: Sylvester Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, James D. Hamilton, Carmen Badea, Ravi Patel, Nathan E. Brummel, Edward Marc Fernandez, Naveen Anand Gunalan, Dustin Delmar
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Publication number: 20230286532Abstract: Systems and methods for an autonomous vehicle interactive experience platform. An interactive experience platform is provided that utilizes vehicle sensors, as well as in-cabin hardware and software, and fleet management information, to provide a unique and personalized autonomous vehicle interactive experience. The interactive experience platform can use external factors to influence in-experience elements. In some examples, the interactive experience platform can use in-experience events to influence autonomous vehicle behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jennifer Devar McKnew, Spencer Lee James
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Publication number: 20230175849Abstract: Systems, methods, and storage media for path validation are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may comprise identifying a target path for an activity, including a start and end point, as well as a buffer zone surrounding at least a portion of the target path, receiving a plurality of progressive checkpoints, each intersecting the target path and the buffer zone at one or more points, receiving a plurality of user activity data points associated with the activity, generating a user path corresponding to the plurality of user activity data points, and validating the user path in relation to the target path. In some implementations, the validation is based on determining whether the user path intersects the start and/or end point, a threshold number of progressive checkpoints, and/or whether a portion of user activity data points within the buffer zone is at or above a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Michael Morse, Spencer Lee Oldemeyer
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Publication number: 20230152863Abstract: One example provides a computing device including a first portion including a first display, a second portion including a second display and a camera, the second portion connected to the first portion via a hinge, a hinge angle sensing mechanism including one or more sensors, a logic device, and a storage device holding instructions executable by the logic device to execute a camera application and to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors, based at least in part on the sensor data received from the one or more sensors, determine a device pose, output the camera application to the first display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being world-facing, and output the camera application to the second display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being user-facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. SCHENONE, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, Eduardo SONNINO, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, TJ RHOADES, Sean Shiang-Ning WHELAN, Tyler WHITE, Peter Eugene HAMMERQUIST, Panos Costa PANAY
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Patent number: 11561587Abstract: One example provides a computing device including a first portion including a first display, a second portion including a second display and a camera, the second portion connected to the first portion via a hinge, a hinge angle sensing mechanism including one or more sensors, a logic device, and a storage device holding instructions executable by the logic device to execute a camera application and to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors, based at least in part on the sensor data received from the one or more sensors, determine a device pose, output the camera application to the first display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being world-facing, and output the camera application to the second display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being user-facing.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Schenone, Otso Joona Casimir Tuomi, Eduardo Sonnino, Spencer Lee Davis, Sergio Eduardo Rodriguez Virgen, T J Rhoades, Sean Shiang-Ning Whelan, Tyler White, Peter Eugene Hammerquist, Panos Costa Panay
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Publication number: 20220391078Abstract: Examples are related to operating a user interface of a dual-screen computing device. One example provides a computing device, comprising a first portion comprising a first display and a first touch sensor, and a second portion comprising a second display and a second touch sensor, the second portion connected to the first via a hinge, the hinge defining a seam between the first display and the second display. The computing device is configured to receive a touch input at the first display moving an application that is currently displayed on the first display and not on the second display toward the second display, detect the touch input releasing the application within a predetermined area, and span the application across the first display and the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eduardo SONNINO, Scott D. SCHENONE, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, TJ RHOADES, Young Soo KIM, Panos Costa PANAY, Trevor Cliff NOAH
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Publication number: 20220326776Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an ultrasound system for providing tactile mid-air haptic feedback. As described herein, various embodiments of the invention can create a precise mid-air tactile sensation in mid-air on a body part of a user through use of an array of ultrasonic emitters. The array produces steerable focal points of ultrasonic energy that provide sufficient radiation pressure to be felt by the skin of the user. Such an implementation allows for multiple points of contact with immersive computing environments in a variety of form factors. This implementation, too, allows for coverage of larger distances and provides for a wider range of interactions thereby allowing a user to extend an appendage into a broader workspace while providing for multiple points of or comprehensive sensation or interaction without sacrificing user comfort with respect to any such interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Sylvester Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, James D. Hamilton, Carmen Badea, Ravi Patel, Nathan E. Brummel
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Patent number: 11416130Abstract: Examples are related to operating a user interface of a dual-screen computing device. One example provides a computing device, comprising a first portion comprising a first display and a first touch sensor, and a second portion comprising a second display and a second touch sensor, the second portion connected to the first via a hinge, the hinge defining a seam between the first display and the second display. The computing device is configured to receive a touch input at the first display moving an application that is currently displayed on the first display and not on the second display toward the second display, detect the touch input releasing the application within a predetermined area, and span the application across the first display and the second display.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eduardo Sonnino, Scott D. Schenone, Spencer Lee Davis, Sergio Eduardo Rodriguez Virgen, Otso Joona Casimir Tuomi, TJ Rhoades, Young Soo Kim, Panos Costa Panay, Trevor Cliff Noah
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Patent number: 11392206Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an ultrasound system for providing tactile mid-air haptic feedback. As described herein, various embodiments of the invention can create a precise mid-air tactile sensation in mid-air on a body part of a user through use of an array of ultrasonic emitters. The array produces steerable focal points of ultrasonic energy that provide sufficient radiation pressure to be felt by the skin of the user. Such an implementation allows for multiple points of contact with immersive computing environments in a variety of form factors. This implementation, too, allows for coverage of larger distances and provides for a wider range of interactions thereby allowing a user to extend an appendage into a broader workspace while providing for multiple points of or comprehensive sensation or interaction without sacrificing user comfort with respect to any such interaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Emerge Now Inc.Inventors: Sylvester Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, James D. Hamilton, Carmen Badea, Ravi Patel, Nathan E. Brummel
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Publication number: 20220030104Abstract: Examples that relate to calling on a computing device are disclosed. One example provides a computing device, comprising, a first display a second display, a sensor system a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to output, via one or both of the first display and the second display, a notification of an incoming phone call at the computing device, and based on output from the sensor system indicating a relative angle between the first display and the second display being changed to an angle greater than a predetermined angle, answer the incoming phone call.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. SCHENONE, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, Eduardo SONNINO, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, TJ RHOADES, Panos Costa PANAY
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Publication number: 20220016673Abstract: A multi-array ultrasound system for haptic engagement is provided. The system may include a computing device with a processing system, a tracking device communicatively coupled to the processing system, two or more ultrasound transducer arrays including a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and a driver communicatively coupled to the processing system and the two or more ultrasound transducer arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Sylvester Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, James D. Hamilton, Carmen Badea, Ravi Patel, Nathan E. Brummel, Edward Marc Fernandez, Naveen Anand Gunalan, Dustin Delmar
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Patent number: 11201962Abstract: Examples that relate to calling on a computing device are disclosed. One example provides a computing device, comprising, a first display a second display, a sensor system a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to output, via one or both of the first display and the second display, a notification of an incoming phone call at the computing device, and based on output from the sensor system indicating a relative angle between the first display and the second display being changed to an angle greater than a predetermined angle, answer the incoming phone call.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Schenone, Otso Joona Casimir Tuomi, Eduardo Sonnino, Spencer Lee Davis, Sergio Eduardo Rodriguez Virgen, T J Rhoades, Panos Costa Panay
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Publication number: 20210145690Abstract: The invention provides a sensing control method and apparatus, and a vibration massage apparatus. The method includes: arranging a sensor which senses a trajectory of an external object, and controlling the change of output based on the direction of the trajectory. With the invention, a desirable control effect can be obtained based on the sensed direction of the trajectory of the external object without accurate positioning of the sensor. Not only the convenience of the sensing operation can be improved significantly, but also the control accuracy can be improved; meanwhile, the invention can be well applied to any device for control using several input control signals or variable input control signals for control, thus having a wide range of application and significantly optimizing user experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: AMERICAN LATEX CORP.Inventor: Calvin Spencer Lee
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Publication number: 20210096732Abstract: Examples are related to operating a user interface of a dual-screen computing device. One example provides a computing device, comprising a first portion comprising a first display and a first touch sensor, and a second portion comprising a second display and a second touch sensor, the second portion connected to the first via a hinge, the hinge defining a seam between the first display and the second display. The computing device is configured to receive a touch input at the first display moving an application that is currently displayed on the first display and not on the second display toward the second display, detect the touch input releasing the application within a predetermined area, and span the application across the first display and the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eduardo SONNINO, Scott D. SCHENONE, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, TJ RHOADES, Young Soo KIM, Panos Costa PANAY, Trevor Cliff NOAH
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Publication number: 20210096611Abstract: One example provides a computing device including a first portion including a first display, a second portion including a second display and a camera, the second portion connected to the first portion via a hinge, a hinge angle sensing mechanism including one or more sensors, a logic device, and a storage device holding instructions executable by the logic device to execute a camera application and to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors, based at least in part on the sensor data received from the one or more sensors, determine a device pose, output the camera application to the first display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being world-facing, and output the camera application to the second display when the device pose is indicative of the camera being user-facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. SCHENONE, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, Eduardo SONNINO, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, TJ RHOADES, Sean Shiang-Ning WHELAN, Tyler WHITE, Peter Eugene HAMMERQUIST, Panos Costa PANAY
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Publication number: 20210099570Abstract: Examples that relate to calling on a computing device are disclosed. One example provides a computing device, comprising, a first display a second display, a sensor system a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to output, via one or both of the first display and the second display, a notification of an incoming phone call at the computing device, and based on output from the sensor system indicating a relative angle between the first display and the second display being changed to an angle greater than a predetermined angle, answer the incoming phone call.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. SCHENONE, Otso Joona Casimir TUOMI, Eduardo SONNINO, Spencer Lee DAVIS, Sergio Eduardo RODRIGUEZ VIRGEN, TJ RHOADES, Panos Costa PANAY