Method And System For Enhanced Touchscreen Input And Emotional Expressiveness

    公开(公告)号:US20180356973A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-13

    申请号:US16007736

    申请日:2018-06-13

    Inventor: Michael Callahan

    CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 H04L51/10

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced touchscreen input and emotional expressiveness and may include, in a handheld communication device comprising a user input mechanism, a processor, and a display: receiving textual information in a message window via the user input mechanism; entering an alternative information entry screen based on a swipe across the user input mechanism; and inserting one or more elements of visual information into the message window based on a user selection. The alternative information entry screen may comprise a camera, graphics interface exchange (GIF), emoji, video library, audio clip, or photo library entry screen, which may be selected based on a direction of the swipe across the user input mechanism. The device may switch back to textual information entry mode in the message window when the user input mechanism senses an opposite direction swipe by the user.

    Apparatus, system and method for providing a vacuum ejector for an end effector

    公开(公告)号:US10099387B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US15414208

    申请日:2017-01-24

    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a vacuum ejector for an end effector. Embodiments may include at least an end effector and a vacuum chamber for gripping an element during semiconductor processing. The end effector may include at least two clamp arms for placing a gripped element; a vacuum cup having a mouth capable of sealing to the gripped element to provide a vacuum chamber to the gripped element; a vacuum ejector pin extending into the vacuum chamber and including a plurality of ports substantially at a tip thereof proximate to the gripped element, wherein the vacuum is applied by the plurality of ports; and an ejector pin actuator that is capable of moving the vacuum ejector pin toward the gripped element through the vacuum chamber in the y-axis until the sealing of the mouth is broken and the gripped element is ejected.

    Lighting Equipment
    43.
    发明申请
    Lighting Equipment 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20180292069A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-11

    申请号:US15945987

    申请日:2018-04-05

    Inventor: Michael Callahan

    Abstract: Improvements are disclosed to lighting fixtures adjusted in beam direction during use, both manually and remotely by an operator. The head of the manual fixture is mounted rotatably between two standards, which are attached to a base, such that the attachments can be moved vertically along the standards to adjust the distance between the head and base. The remote fixture uses a two-axis mirror for beam direction and at least one additional axis of adjustment. Improvements to power and data distribution and pre-rig truss are disclosed.

    Portable apparatus for conditioning air
    44.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170363277A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-21

    申请号:US15583103

    申请日:2017-05-01

    Inventor: Michael Callahan

    Abstract: An improved apparatus for conditioning the temperature of the air in a substantially confined space, such as a room, is disclosed. The conditioning system is complete and integrated in a portable unit suitable for insertion in a wall opening, such as a window. The operative elements are divided between two separate enclosures, each attached to a common structure, the support capable of resting on the window sill, with one such enclosure on each side of the wall. At least the heat exchanger conditioning room air is disposed in the enclosure in the room side of the wall. At least the compressor is segregated in the other enclosure, on the other side of the wall of the conditioned space. And both enclosures sit substantially below the sill line. Obstruction of the window opening is much reduced over prior art units. Installation is easier and safer. And the segregation of the compressor, which can be improved by sound and vibration dampening treatments, drastically reduces the noise level in the room produced by the system's operation.

    ANONYMOUS DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION
    46.
    发明申请
    ANONYMOUS DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION 审中-公开
    匿名数字识别

    公开(公告)号:US20150081446A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-19

    申请号:US14553608

    申请日:2014-11-25

    Inventor: Michael Callahan

    Abstract: Methods and systems for anonymous digital identification are disclosed and may include detecting the presence of a first communication device associated with a first set of content that is distinguishable from an identifier associated with the first communication device, detecting the presence of a second communication device associated with a second set of content that is distinguishable from an identifier associated with the second communication device, and in response to a determination that the devices are geographically proximate to one another, providing matched content to at least one of the first and second devices. The matched content may be based at least in part on the first set of content, the second set of content, and a shared or complementary interest associated with the first and second devices. The interest may have been previously expressed by a user of the first or second devices.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于匿名数字识别的方法和系统,并且可以包括检测与第一组内容相关联的第一通信设备的存在,其与与第一通信设备相关联的标识符可区分,检测与第一通信设备相关联的第二通信设备的存在 与可与第二通信设备相关联的标识符区分的第二组内容,以及响应于设备在地理上彼此靠近的确定,向第一和第二设备中的至少一个提供匹配的内容。 匹配的内容可以至少部分地基于第一组内容,第二组内容以及与第一和第二设备相关联的共享或互补的兴趣。 兴趣可以先前由第一或第二设备的用户表达。

    Anonymous digital identification
    47.
    发明授权
    Anonymous digital identification 有权
    匿名数字识别

    公开(公告)号:US08898250B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US12687721

    申请日:2010-01-14

    Inventor: Michael Callahan

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that allow for matched content to be provided between users of electronic devices, based on factors such as geographic proximity and common interests. Embodiments of the present invention allow commercial entities to target advertisements and other content to potential customers likely to be receptive to such information based on their interests and behaviors. Other embodiments facilitate communication between non-commercial users by identifying interests they may share or objectives they may have that complement one another.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统,其允许基于诸如地理邻近度和共同兴趣的因素在电子设备的用户之间提供匹配的内容。 本发明的实施例允许商业实体基于其兴趣和行为将广告和其他内容定向到可能接受这种信息的潜在客户。 其他实施例通过识别他们可能共享的兴趣或者可能具有彼此补充的目标来促进非商业用户之间的通信。

    Neural translator
    48.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US08529473B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-10

    申请号:US13560675

    申请日:2012-07-27

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for processing a set of communicated signals associated with a set of muscles, such as the muscles near the larynx of the person, or any other muscles the person use to achieve a desired response. The method includes the steps of attaching a single integrated sensor, for example, near the throat of the person proximate to the larynx and detecting an electrical signal through the sensor. The method further includes the steps of extracting features from the detected electrical signal and continuously transforming them into speech sounds without the need for further modulation. The method also includes comparing the extracted features to a set of prototype features and selecting a prototype feature of the set of prototype features providing a smallest relative difference.

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