2024
Lee, A. et al. Systems and techniques for using a digital assistant with an enhanced endpointer. US Patent Application, filed 6 Mar. 2024.
2023
Krivoruchko, E. et al. Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for navigating and inputting or revising content. International Patent Application, filed 3 Jan. 2023.
Krivoruchko, E. et al. Digital assistant placement in extended reality. International Patent Application, filed 6 Nov. 2023.
2022
Greborio, P. and Weinberg, G. Generating emojis from user utterances. US Patent Application, filed 12 Oct. 2022.
Paek, T. et al. Gaze based dictation. US Patent Application, filed 1 Sep. 2022.
Piernot, P. and Weinberg, G. Multi-modal inputs for voice commands. US Patent Application, filed 25 Aug. 2022.
Lasko, R. et al. Digital assistant interaction in a communication session. US Patent Application, filed 10 Aug. 2022.
2021
Maddika, S. et al. Multiple state digital assistant for continuous dialog. US Patent Application, filed 26 May 2021.
Weinberg, G. et al. Continuous dialog with a digital assistant. US Patent Application, filed 25 May 2021.
Nefulda, J. et al. User interfaces for assigning and responding to user inputs. US Patent Application, filed 4 Feb. 2021, granted 16 Aug. 2022.
2020
Theobald, B. et al. Generating Responses to User Interaction Data Based on User Interaction-Styles. US Patent Application, filed 4 Mar. 2020.
2019
Metcalf, K. et al. Mirroring to Build Trust in Digital Assistants. In Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of the International Speech Communication Association (INTERSPEECH). Graz, Austria. Sep. 15–19, 2019. pp. 4000–4004.
2018
Piernot, P. and Weinberg, G. Multi-Modal Input for Voice Commands. US Patent Application, filed 26 Dec. 2018.
Graham, D. et al. Intelligent Automated Assistant for Media Exploration. US Patent 10,303,715 B2, filed 29 Mar. 2018, granted 28 May 2019.
2017
Schubert, E. et al. Operational Safety Mode. US Patent 10,270,718 B2, filed 15 May 2017, granted 23 Apr. 2019.
2016
Booker, S. et al. Intelligent List Reading. US Patent 10,249,300 B2. Filed 21 Sep. 2016, granted 2 Apr. 2019.
Saddler, H. et al. Intelligent Automated Assistant. US Patent 10,043,516. Filed 20 Dec. 2016, granted 7 Aug. 2018.
2013
Weinberg, G. et al. Low-Attention Gestural User Interface. US Patent Application 20130275924. Filed 15 Mar. 2013.
2012
Zhang, Jingyi et al. Evaluation of Two Types of In-Vehicle Music Retrieval and Navigation Systems. In Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Boston, MA, U.S.A. October 22-26, 2012.
Weinberg. G. Tutorial: Voice and Multimodal Interaction in the Car. Adjunct Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI 2012). Portsmouth, NH, U.S.A. Oct. 17–19, 2012.
Weinberg. G. et al. Bullseye: An Automotive Touch Interface that’s Always on Target. Adjunct Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI 2012). Portsmouth, NH, U.S.A. Oct. 17–19, 2012.
2011
Weinberg, G. “Dialogs Are Dead, Long Live Dialogs: Building a Multimodal Automotive Application for Both Novices and Experts.” Adjunct Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI 2011). Salzburg, Austria. Nov. 29–Dec. 2, 2011.
Weinberg, G. et al. “Evaluating the Usability of a Head-Up Display for Selection from Choice Lists in Cars.” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI 2011). Salzburg, Austria. Nov. 29–Dec. 2, 2011.
Curin, Jan et al. Text Browsing, Editing and Correction Methods for Automotive Applications. US Patent 9,575,946 B2. Filed 23 May 2011, granted 21 Feb. 2017.
Weinberg, G. et al. “Investigating HUDs for the Presentation of Choice Lists in Car Navigation Systems.” Proceedings of the 6th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design (Driving Assessment 2011). Olympic Valley, CA, 27–30 June 2011.
Müller, C., and Weinberg, G. “Multimodal Input in the Car, Today and Tomorrow.” IEEE Multimedia, 18, 1 (Jan. 2011), pp. 98–103.
2010
Weinberg, G. and Harsham, B. “Object-Oriented Multimodality for Safer In-Vehicle Interfaces.” Speech in Mobile and Pervasive Environments (SiMPE) Workshop. Lisbon, Portugal, 7 September 2010.
Weinberg, G. et al. “Contextual Push-to-Talk: Shortening Voice Dialogs To Improve Driving Performance.” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI 2010). Lisbon, Portugal, 7-10 September 2010.
Garay-Vega, L. et al. “Evaluation of Different Speech and Touch Interfaces to In-Vehicle Music Retrieval Systems.” Accident Analysis & Prevention, 42, 3 (May 2010), pp. 913-920.
2009
Weinberg, G. and Harsham, B. “Developing a Low-Cost Driving Simulator for the Evaluation of In-Vehicle Technologies.” International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI), pp. 51-54, Sept. 2009.
Weinberg, G. “Contextual Push-to-Talk: A New Technique for Reducing Voice Dialog Duration.” 11th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI), article 88, Sept. 2009.
Weinberg, G. Multi-Purpose Contextual Control. US Patent 8,788,267. Filed 10 Sep. 2009, granted 22 Jul. 2014.
Weinberg, G. Method and System for Automatic Speech Recognition with Multiple Contexts. US Patent Application 20110060588. Filed 10 Sep. 2009.
2008
Weinberg, G. and Kondili, D. “Display Style Considerations for In-Car Multimodal Music Search.” IADIS International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction (IHCI), July 2008.
Weinberg, G. et al. Method for Interacting With Users of Speech Recognition Systems. US Patent 7,917,368. Filed 25 Feb. 2008, granted 29 Mar. 2011.
Ramakrishnan, B. et al. Method for Indexing for Retrieving Documents Using Particles. US Patent 8,229,921. Filed 25 Feb. 2008, granted 24 Jul. 2012.
2006
Weinberg, G. et al. “Two New Techniques for Natural Spoken User Interfaces.” ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST), Oct. 2006.