Patents by Inventor William Neal
William Neal 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: 20240147178Abstract: Some implementations relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media for providing audio for virtual experiences. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, at a server, a first request to generate a plurality of sounds for a user device, wherein the user device is associated with a virtual experience hosted by the server, obtaining, by the server, sound source data for a plurality of sound sources associated with the plurality of sounds, obtaining, by the server, virtual experience state information that comprises a location of a virtual microphone in the virtual experience and at least one of a velocity of the virtual microphone in the virtual experience or an orientation of the virtual microphone in the virtual experience, generating, by the server, an audio mix of the plurality of sounds based on the sound source data and the virtual experience state information, and transmitting the audio mix to the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Roblox CorporationInventors: Philippe CLAVEL, Paul KERR, David O'NEAL, Frederick William UMMINGER, III, Alex ZHUKOV
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Publication number: 20220074233Abstract: A security system for a building includes a plurality of lock modules. Each lock module is associated with a particular door and has an unlocked position and a locked position. Each lock module includes a lock bar, an actuator, and a controller. The lock bar has a first position that allows the particular door to open and a second position that extends from a door frame, a wall, or a floor surface adjacent to the particular door to prevent the particular door from opening. The actuator moves the lock bar between the first and second positions. The controller is operably connected to the actuator and transmits a door status signal that uniquely identifies the particular door. A lock module command signal received by the plurality of lock modules directs the plurality of lock modules to reposition to either the unlocked position or the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Christopher Ryan Leroux
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Publication number: 20210262767Abstract: A digital sight for a weapon, is provided that includes an adjustable power supply (APS) configured to supply power, a sight body, a sight interface, and a controller. The sight interface is fixed to the sight body, includes a sight power conductor connected to the APS for receiving power supplied by the APS, and is configured for mechanically coupling with a cooperating peripheral interface of a peripheral for fixing the peripheral to the digital sight and to be coupled with a peripheral power conductor of the peripheral interface for providing power from the adjustable power supply to the peripheral. The controller is programmed to receive a data communication having an optimal power indication from the peripheral and based on the optimal power indication, control the APS to adjust the power supplied by the APS to the sight power conductor. The disclosure further encompasses a weapon assembly, a peripheral, and a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
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Patent number: 11021893Abstract: A security system for a building has multiple lock modules. Each lock module is associated with a particular door and has an unlocked position that allows the particular door to open and a locked position that prevents the particular door from opening. Each lock module includes a door status signal and a controller. The door status signal includes a unique identifier for the particular door associated with the lock module and a status that identifies when the lock module is in the locked position. The controller transmits the door status signal for the lock module. A lock module command signal received by at least some of the lock modules directs at least some of the lock modules to reposition to either the unlocked position or the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: BARRICAID TECHNOLOGY GROUPInventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Sanjeev Pal, John Allen Wiseman, Michael Clyde Pittman
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Publication number: 20210140742Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm includes a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end, a non-contact optical connection, and a high speed data spoke. The non-contact optical connection is arranged at an end of the rail body and is configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface. The high speed data spoke is connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface. Tactical rail arrangements and firearm with tactical rails and tactical rail arrangements are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventor: Henry William Neal
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Publication number: 20210087851Abstract: A security system for a building includes a plurality of lock modules. Each lock module is associated with a particular door and has an unlocked position and a locked position. Each lock module includes a lock bar, an actuator, and a controller. The lock bar has a first position that allows the particular door to open and a second position that extends from a door frame, a wall, or a floor surface adjacent to the particular door to prevent the particular door from opening. The actuator moves the lock bar between the first and second positions. The controller is operably connected to the actuator and transmits a door status signal that uniquely identifies the particular door. A lock module command signal received by the plurality of lock modules directs the plurality of lock modules to reposition to either the unlocked position or the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Christopher Ryan Leroux
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Publication number: 20210087852Abstract: A security system for a building has multiple lock modules. Each lock module is associated with a particular door and has an unlocked position that allows the particular door to open and a locked position that prevents the particular door from opening. Each lock module includes a door status signal and a controller. The door status signal includes a unique identifier for the particular door associated with the lock module and a status that identifies when the lock module is in the locked position. The controller transmits the door status signal for the lock module. A lock module command signal received by at least some of the lock modules directs at least some of the lock modules to reposition to either the unlocked position or the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Sanjeev Pal, John Allen Wiseman, Michael Clyde Pittman
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Patent number: 10930275Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a processor of a display device configured to execute one or more programs. The processor is configured to receive a command from a user by way of natural language input. The processor is configured to identity a set of candidate objects within or adjacent a user's field of view having associated spatialized regions on which the command can be executed, the set of candidate objects identified at least partially by using a machine learning model. The processor is configured to use visual or audio indicators associated with the candidate objects and query the user for disambiguation input. The processor is configured to receive the disambiguation input from the user that selects a target object, executing the command on the target object. The processor is configured to train the machine learning model using the disambiguation input and data about the spatialized regions.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Luke Cartwright, Richard William Neal
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Patent number: 10801813Abstract: A digital sight for a weapon, is provided that includes an adjustable power supply (APS) configured to supply power, a sight body, a sight interface, and a controller. The sight interface is fixed to the sight body, includes a sight power conductor connected to the APS for receiving power supplied by the APS, and is configured for mechanically coupling with a cooperating peripheral interface of a peripheral for fixing the peripheral to the digital sight and to be coupled with a peripheral power conductor of the peripheral interface for providing power from the adjustable power supply to the peripheral. The controller is programmed to receive a data communication having an optimal power indication from the peripheral and based on the optimal power indication, control the APS to adjust the power supplied by the APS to the sight power conductor. The disclosure further encompasses a weapon assembly, a peripheral, and a method.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
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Patent number: 10789952Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a processor of a display device configured to execute one or more programs. The processor is configured to receive, from a user, a voice command, a first auxiliary input from a first sensor, and a second auxiliary input from a second sensor. The processor is configured to, for each of a plurality of objects in the user's field of view in an environment, determine a first set of probability factors with respect to the first auxiliary input and a second set of probability factors with respect to the second auxiliary input. Each probability factor in the first and second sets indicates a likelihood that respective auxiliary inputs are directed to one of the plurality of objects. The processor is configured to determine a target object based upon the probability factors and execute the command on the target object.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Luke Cartwright, Richard William Neal, Alton Kwok
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Patent number: 10753709Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm includes a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end, a non-contact optical connection, and a high speed data spoke. The non-contact optical connection is arranged at an end of the rail body and is configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface. The high speed data spoke is connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface. Tactical rail arrangements and firearm with tactical rails and tactical rail arrangements are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Henry William Neal
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Publication number: 20200202849Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a processor of a display device configured to execute one or more programs. The processor is configured to receive, from a user, a voice command, a first auxiliary input from a first sensor, and a second auxiliary input from a second sensor. The processor is configured to, for each of a plurality of objects in the user's field of view in an environment, determine a first set of probability factors with respect to the first auxiliary input and a second set of probability factors with respect to the second auxiliary input. Each probability factor in the first and second sets indicates a likelihood that respective auxiliary inputs are directed to one of the plurality of objects. The processor is configured to determine a target object based upon the probability factors and execute the command on the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Luke CARTWRIGHT, Richard William NEAL, Alton KWOK
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Publication number: 20200193976Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a processor of a display device configured to execute one or more programs. The processor is configured to receive a command from a user by way of natural language input. The processor is configured to identity a set of candidate objects within or adjacent a user's field of view having associated spatialized regions on which the command can be executed, the set of candidate objects identified at least partially by using a machine learning model. The processor is configured to use visual or audio indicators associated with the candidate objects and query the user for disambiguation input. The processor is configured to receive the disambiguation input from the user that selects a target object, executing the command on the target object. The processor is configured to train the machine learning model using the disambiguation input and data about the spatialized regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Luke CARTWRIGHT, Richard William NEAL
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Publication number: 20200141700Abstract: A digital sight for a weapon, is provided that includes an adjustable power supply (APS) configured to supply power, a sight body, a sight interface, and a controller. The sight interface is fixed to the sight body, includes a sight power conductor connected to the APS for receiving power supplied by the APS, and is configured for mechanically coupling with a cooperating peripheral interface of a peripheral for fixing the peripheral to the digital sight and to be coupled with a peripheral power conductor of the peripheral interface for providing power from the adjustable power supply to the peripheral. The controller is programmed to receive a data communication having an optimal power indication from the peripheral and based on the optimal power indication, control the APS to adjust the power supplied by the APS to the sight power conductor. The disclosure further encompasses a weapon assembly, a peripheral, and a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
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Publication number: 20190353461Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm includes a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end and a non-contact optical connection arranged at an end of the rail body and configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface. A low speed data bus segment extends between the receiver end and the muzzle end of the rail body. A high speed data spoke is connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication with a high speed data accessory through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface. Tactical rail systems and firearm assemblies having tactical rails are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Henry William Neal, Mark Sproul
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Publication number: 20190353462Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm includes a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end, a non-contact optical connection, and a high speed data spoke. The non-contact optical connection is arranged at an end of the rail body and is configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface. The high speed data spoke is connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface. Tactical rail arrangements and firearm with tactical rails and tactical rail arrangements are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: Henry William Neal
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Patent number: 10081910Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer coating that can impart softness to said nonwoven fabric surface. Also disclosed are disposable absorbent articles comprising said nonwoven fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Carola Barrera, Steven Daryl Smith, Robert Joseph McChain, Yonas Gizaw, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Charles William Neal, John Lee Hammons
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Patent number: 9758748Abstract: Articles of manufacture, such as paper towels, that contain polymer particles, for example water-soluble polymer particles, for example water-soluble soil adsorbing polymer particles and processes for making same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Charles William Neal
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Patent number: 9492808Abstract: Absorbent fibrous structure containing a polymeric fluid containing a polymer, including for example a copolymer and/or terpolymer, soil adsorbing agent, and absorbent fibrous structures containing such polymer soil adsorbing agents, and methods for making same.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Cahit Eylem, Michael Scott Prodoehl, Charles William Neal, Jeffrey Glen Sheehan
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Publication number: 20160175763Abstract: Compositions comprising soil adsorption polymers for reducing particulates in the air are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Robert Joseph MCCHAIN, Robin Lynn MCKIERNAN, Charles William NEAL, Chisomaga Ugochi NWACHUKWU, Steven Daryl SMITH