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).

  • Publication number: 20240147178
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe CLAVEL, Paul KERR, David O'NEAL, Frederick William UMMINGER, III, Alex ZHUKOV
  • Publication number: 20220074233
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Christopher Ryan Leroux
  • Publication number: 20210262767
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
  • Patent number: 11021893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: BARRICAID TECHNOLOGY GROUP
    Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Sanjeev Pal, John Allen Wiseman, Michael Clyde Pittman
  • Publication number: 20210140742
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Henry William Neal
  • Publication number: 20210087851
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Christopher Ryan Leroux
  • Publication number: 20210087852
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Roland Trout, Stephen Gardner Worth, III, William Neal Davis, Eric Michael Wagner, George Lee Reid, Sanjeev Pal, John Allen Wiseman, Michael Clyde Pittman
  • Patent number: 10930275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Luke Cartwright, Richard William Neal
  • Patent number: 10801813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
  • Patent number: 10789952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Luke Cartwright, Richard William Neal, Alton Kwok
  • Patent number: 10753709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Henry William Neal
  • Publication number: 20200202849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Luke CARTWRIGHT, Richard William NEAL, Alton KWOK
  • Publication number: 20200193976
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Luke CARTWRIGHT, Richard William NEAL
  • Publication number: 20200141700
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: N2 Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
  • Publication number: 20190353461
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Henry William Neal, Mark Sproul
  • Publication number: 20190353462
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Henry William Neal
  • Patent number: 10081910
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Carola Barrera, Steven Daryl Smith, Robert Joseph McChain, Yonas Gizaw, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Charles William Neal, John Lee Hammons
  • Patent number: 9758748
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Charles William Neal
  • Patent number: 9492808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Cahit Eylem, Michael Scott Prodoehl, Charles William Neal, Jeffrey Glen Sheehan
  • Publication number: 20160175763
    Abstract: Compositions comprising soil adsorption polymers for reducing particulates in the air are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Joseph MCCHAIN, Robin Lynn MCKIERNAN, Charles William NEAL, Chisomaga Ugochi NWACHUKWU, Steven Daryl SMITH