Patents by Inventor Michael D. Metcalf
Michael D. Metcalf 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).
FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM
Publication number: 20160340133
Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around. the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with. that gate member.
Type: Application
Filed: April 22, 2016
Publication date: November 24, 2016
Inventors: William T. Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael C. Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles D. Kirkbride, Greg R. Lambier, David Hufford
Fluid-based article distribution and sorting system
Patent number: 9359151
Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.
Type: Grant
Filed: July 25, 2014
Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
Assignee: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.
Inventors: William Thomas Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael Christopher Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Dave Hufford
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA TO A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Publication number: 20150012278
Abstract: A system and method for transferring data to a customer relationship management platform. A system for transferring data to a customer relationship management platform includes a server computer which is adapted to connect to a network and further includes an application residing on the server. The application may be configured to include the customer relationship platform. The application may also be configured to communicate with a communication device, such as a mobile phone, for example, through the network. The application may detect a voice command from a user using the communication device, then connect the user to the customer relationship management platform. The application may then take an action with the customer relationship management platform based on the voice command, such as making a sales call, populating the customer relationship management platform database with sales data or prospective customer data, or taking some administrative action.
Type: Application
Filed: July 3, 2014
Publication date: January 8, 2015
Inventor: Michael D. Metcalf
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOICE OPERATED CALLING CARD
Publication number: 20140364083
Abstract: A voice operated calling card system and method. In one embodiment, there is provided a communications device, such as a mobile phone, for example, and a hosted application configured to accept voice commands and further configured to associate a user of the communications device with a calling card. The calling card may have funds associated with it. When a user places a call into the hosted application, the hosted application may allow the user of the communications device to purchase a service using the funds associated with the calling card, such as placing a long distance telephone call, for example.
Type: Application
Filed: June 4, 2014
Publication date: December 11, 2014
Inventor: Michael D. Metcalf
Remote configuration of a voice over internet protocol telephone for smart dial tone
Patent number: 8761153
Abstract: An Internet Access Device (IAD) is pre-configured with first, generic configuration information designating the address of a configuration server with which it will establish a communication session when the IAD is first powered up and connected to the Internet. The configuration server then downloads a second, specific configuration to the IAD, such as a hotline number designating a specific speech server, and creates a network data record to link a unique identifier for the IAD, such as a serial number, with a user account. When the IAD goes off-hook, the IAD connects directly to a speech server using the second configuration. The speech server provides a smart dial tone, such as a voice prompt. The speech server responds to a verbal request spoken by a user by performing a corresponding activity, such as placing a telephone call or providing voicemail access.
Type: Grant
Filed: June 21, 2005
Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
Inventors: Michael D. Metcalf, David L. Thomson, Paul Laos, Hung Duong, Tracy Roberts
System And Method For Voice Operated Communication Assistance
Publication number: 20140088971
Abstract: A system and method for voice operated communication assistance. Embodiments of the invention may include detecting a predetermined command from a first user making a call on a communication device; redirecting the call to a hosted application; and notifying the first user that the hosted application is ready to accept a command, receiving data from a second user; and converting the data from the second user to a voice signal and sending the voice signal to the first user. The commands may be a voice commands.
Type: Application
Filed: August 20, 2013
Publication date: March 27, 2014
Inventor: Michael D. Metcalf
2-way texting through hosted applications
Patent number: 8472988
Abstract: The invention is apparatus for communicating between a subscriber and a second party in a 2-way texting system. The apparatus includes a hosted application system, having a host application server, storage, communication apparatus and a hosted application. A subscriber's 2-way communication device is coupled to the communication apparatus and assigned a unique designator. The hosted application system is coupled to receive a message and designated recipient from a message originator's 2-way communication device. The message originator is one of the subscriber and the second party, and the recipient is the other of the subscriber and the second party. The hosted application converts the message to a designated format and delivers the message using the unique designator, to the recipient's 2-way communication device. The message can be responded to by the recipient using the unique designator.
Type: Grant
Filed: August 29, 2011
Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
Assignee: Voice Assist, Inc.
Inventors: Michael D. Metcalf, Tracy Roberts
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING MUSIC
Publication number: 20120096018
Abstract: A method for selecting music and directing disposal thereof includes a step of providing a service with a database having music information stored therein and a user interface platform coupled to the database and accessible through a telecommunication device. A communication is received including a request for music from an external telecommunication device. An instruction is provided to the external telecommunication device for a song designator including one of a title, artist and/or lyric by one of voiced information, typed information, and a music source. The song designator is received from the external telecommunication device and the song designator is compared to music information stored in the database to determine the music requested. The telecommunication device is queried to determine a desired disposal of the requested music. The method can be performed with videos—search, upload, share, watch/listen.
Type: Application
Filed: October 15, 2011
Publication date: April 19, 2012
Inventor: Michael D. Metcalf
2-WAY TEXTING THROUGH HOSTED APPLICATIONS
Publication number: 20120052888
Abstract: The invention is apparatus for communicating between a subscriber and a second party in a 2-way texting system. The apparatus includes a hosted application system, having a host application server, storage, communication apparatus and a hosted application. A subscriber's 2-way communication device is coupled to the communication apparatus and assigned a unique designator. The hosted application system is coupled to receive a message and designated recipient from a message originator's 2-way communication device. The message originator is one of the subscriber and the second party, and the recipient is the other of the subscriber and the second party. The hosted application converts the message to a designated format and delivers the message using the unique designator, to the recipient's 2-way communication device. The message can be responded to by the recipient using the unique designator.
Type: Application
Filed: August 29, 2011
Publication date: March 1, 2012
Inventors: Michael D. Metcalf, Tracy Roberts
TUBING CUTTER PLIERS
Publication number: 20080060203
Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method of combining pliers and tubing cutters. The resulting tools offers synergistic results that are unachievable with separate tools. In at least one embodiment, the tubing cutter pliers can be operated by rotating the pliers' handles, cutting the tubing with a cutter wheel on the pliers, and gripping the tubing using the same pliers as was used to cut the tubing. Some intervening steps, particularly, removal of the tubing cutter and replacement of the tubing cutter with pliers, can be eliminated with a resultant increase in efficiency and productivity. In some embodiments, an adjusting mechanism can be provided to offer increased control over the amount of pressure exerted on the tubing by the tubing cutter pliers during the cutting process.
Type: Application
Filed: September 12, 2006
Publication date: March 13, 2008
Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
Inventor: Michael D. METCALF
Voice Activated Communication Using Automatically Updated Address Books
Publication number: 20080037720
Abstract: A method of communication using voice commands is described where a user's address book is automatically kept up-to-date by gleaning information from contacts listed in the address book and where information in the address book is used for voice dialing and for other communication services.
Type: Application
Filed: July 27, 2006
Publication date: February 14, 2008
Applicant: SpeechPhone, LLC
Inventors: David L. Thomson, Michael D. Metcalf, Tracy Roberts
Voice-activated interactive multimedia information processing system
Patent number: 7177402
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to automated reception systems that may receive voice information indicating action to be taken by the system. The automated reception system may receive a call and transmit a speech message to the caller identifying actions that the caller may ask the system to take. The caller may verbally select an action for the system to execute. Possible actions may depend upon the system context and information about possible actions may be provided to the caller through dynamically generated messages. The caller may also access voicemail or electronic mail messages using embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, in some embodiments, a caller may be able to control a separate communication session using voice or other commands input during a telephone session.
Type: Grant
Filed: March 1, 2001
Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
Assignee: Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael D. Metcalf
Extra wide jaw arc joint pliers
Patent number: D532266
Type: Grant
Filed: September 20, 2005
Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
Inventors: Toby Archuleta, Michael D. Metcalf
Slip joint long nose pliers
Patent number: D543814
Type: Grant
Filed: May 16, 2006
