Patents by Inventor Bruce R. Baker
Bruce R. Baker 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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Patent number: 8234589Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to output a message based upon selection of a corresponding sequence of symbol. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with stored messages in the computer device. To aid a user in accessing a desired sequence or to aid in training the learning of stored sequences, for example, a category relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon pre-selecting a symbol; a theme relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon selecting a symbol and pre-selecting a next symbol; and/or a message associated with a sequence is fed back to the user upon selecting and/or pre-selecting at least one symbol completing a symbol sequence.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Semantic Compaction Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert V. Conti, Rob Dillon, Dave H. Hershberger, Thomas J. McGrath, III
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Patent number: 8225307Abstract: A method, system, program product and signal bearing medium embodiments of the present invention provide for deploying software modules for software application use in a computer system thereby reducing load time as well as memory requirements. Deployment of a plurality of software modules and associated deployment descriptors into a software module depository and creation of a deployment information repository from the associated deployment descriptors occurs. A name service is initialized with information from the deployment information repository and a requested software module identifier is then mapped to a respective enabler. Having mapped the requested software module to an enabler, the respective software module is enabled for the software application use. On-demand deployment in this manner saves start-up time as well as initial and ongoing memory allocation.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Daniel A. Rose
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Publication number: 20120174035Abstract: A method is disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving an indication of a selection of one of a plurality of displayed selectable symbols displayed in a first display area; receiving an indication of at least one further selection of at least one of the plurality of displayed selectable symbols; and providing feedback to the user, subsequent to and in response to the at least one further selected at least one next symbol completing a symbol sequence including at least the first selected symbol, the feedback including display, in a second display area separate from the first display area, of previously undisplayed information including at least one of a message, command, and program and display of the first selected symbol and the at least one further selected symbol, in sequence of selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Bruce R. BAKER, Robert V. CONTI, Rob DILLON, Dave H. HERSHBERGER, Thomas J. MCGRATH, III
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Publication number: 20120123784Abstract: An embodiment of the present application is directed to a method including providing a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, at least some of the keys including polysemous symbols which provide distinctive tactile feedback to a user; and accessing a word, phoneme or plural word message, based upon sequentially selected ones of the polysemous symbols providing distinctive tactile feedback. Another embodiment of the present application is directed to a system, including a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, at least some of the keys including polysemous symbols which provide distinctive tactile feedback to a user; and a processor to access a word, phoneme or plural word message, based upon sequentially selected ones of the polysemous symbols providing distinctive tactile feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SEMANTIC COMPACTION SYSTEMSInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert V. Conti, Katya Hill, Thomas Kovacs, Barry Romich
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Patent number: 7765485Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to extending the user interface of an application, and provide a method, system and computer program product for extending the user interface of an application in a componentized application environment. In one embodiment of the invention, a user interface extension method for a componentized application environment can include specifying in markup a set of user interface controls and further specifying in markup an extension to a user interface control in the set. The markup for the user interface control can be substituted with the markup for the extension. Thereafter, the markup for the extension and the set of user interface controls can be provided to a set of corresponding control factories, absent the substituted user interface control, for generation into user interface control instances defining a user interface for the componentized application environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Bhadrinarayanan O. Madapusi
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Publication number: 20100077380Abstract: A method of generating a tool for merging customizations made to a first version of a software artifact when migrating to a second version includes instantiating a mapping element for each top-level element in a first code set that does not have a complementary element in a second code set; requesting and receiving merge instructions for each top-level element for which merge instructions are not provided in the corresponding mapping element; determining whether the merge instructions for each top-level element for which merge instructions are provided require that customizations be merged into the second code set; determining whether the merge instructions for each top-level element set that requires customizations to be merged are valid; requesting and receiving merge instructions for each top-level element for which the merge instructions are not valid; and storing the merge instructions received for each top-level element in the corresponding mapping element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Walfrey Ng, Chenfei Song, Yu Yuan
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Publication number: 20090150828Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to output a message based upon selection of a corresponding sequence of symbol. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with stored messages in the computer device. To aid a user in accessing a desired sequence or to aid in training the learning of stored sequences, for example, a category relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon pre-selecting a symbol; a theme relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon selecting a symbol and pre-selecting a next symbol; and/or a message associated with a sequence is fed back to the user upon selecting and/or pre-selecting at least one symbol completing a symbol sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert V. Conti, Rob Dillon, Dave H. Hershberger, Thomas J. McGrath, III
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Patent number: 7506256Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to output a message based upon selection of a corresponding sequence of symbol. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with stored messages in the computer device. To aid a user in accessing a desired sequence or to aid in training the learning of stored sequences, for example, a category relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon pre-selecting a symbol; a theme relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon selecting a symbol and pre-selecting a next symbol; and/or a message associated with a sequence is fed back to the user upon selecting and/or pre-selecting at least one symbol completing a symbol sequence.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert V. Conti, Rob Dillon, Dave H. Hershberger, Thomas J. McGrath, III
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Publication number: 20080233546Abstract: A method and a device are provided. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving an indication of selection of a key from a keyboard, including at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol; and displaying a scene related to the selected at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a keyboard including a plurality of keys including polysemous symbols; and a display to display, on at least a portion thereof and in response to receiving an indication of selection of a key including at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol, a scene related to the selected at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Katya Hill, Russell T. Cross, Gail M. Van Tatenhove, Bruce Helmbold, Jutta Herrmann, Robert V. Conti, Robert T. Stump, Mark A. Zucco
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Publication number: 20080183460Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer readable medium are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus includes a keyboard including keys, a plurality of the keys each being associated with a polysemous symbol relating to a concept represented by a Chinese radical; and a processor, to determine whether or not a plurality of symbols, associated with a plurality of selected keys, form a sequence of symbols associated with at least one Chinese character, and, in response to determining that the plurality of selected symbols form a sequence of symbols associated with at least one Chinese character, to instruct output of the at least one Chinese character. A plurality of the keys may include each of a polysemous symbol, a Chinese radical, a Chinese measure word character and a Pinyin/Bopomofo letter, each associated with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Tianxue Yao, Paul Andres, Jutta Hermann, Sarah Yong, Zen Koh, Eric Nyberg, Katharine J. Hill, Mark A. Zucco
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Patent number: 7318019Abstract: A keyboard utilizing a matrix arrangement of word, character, numerical (print medium) keys to enhance a standard print medium keyboard. Instead of utilizing keys with letters and numbers, and instead of utilizing iconic symbols (or for use in combination with iconic symbols), the keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in at least two matrices. The keys of the first matrix are associated with each other in some manner, as are keys in at least one additional matrix. The matrices can include keys grouped together and grammatically associated with one another, by part of speech for example; and/or can include keys associated with a common color and a common number of selections necessary to access an associated word or word phrase. By use of such a keyboard, preferably in conjunction with a word output device, both manual and scanning input can be enhanced in a print medium environment, without the need to invest substantial time in memorizing complex iconic structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert T. Stump, Darlette S. Navrotski, Russell T. Cross, Robert V. Conti
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Patent number: 7194404Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture utilize word chunks to enhance word prediction. At least one of selectable words and word chunks are displayed in response to receipt of an input character. Thereafter, a selection of a displayed word or word chunk is received, and in response to receiving selection of a displayed word chunk, selectable words including the selected word chunk are displayed. A word chunk includes a word portion used in the formation of other words and includes a predetermined identifier, identifying it as a word chuck. Thus, the combination of chunking of parts of agglutinated words in combination with letter input activations reduces the overall number of input activations to complete a word, and further reduces the amount of choices to select from at any point during retrieval of the word.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Jürgen Babst, Bruce R. Baker, Doug N. Miller, Jeffrey C. Micher, Paul Andres, Marianne Cameron
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Patent number: 7177797Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture utilize word chunks to enhance word prediction. At least one of selectable words and word chunks are displayed in response to receipt of an input character. Thereafter, a selection of a displayed word or word chunk is received, and in response to receiving selection of a displayed word chunk, selectable words including the selected word chunk are displayed. A word chunk includes a word portion used in the formation of other words and includes a predetermined identifier, identifying it as a word chuck. Thus, the combination of chunking of parts of agglutinated words in combination with letter input activations reduces the overall number of input activations to complete a word, and further reduces the amount of choices to select from at any point during retrieval of the word.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Jeffrey C. Micher, Marianne Cameron, Doug N. Miller, Paul Andres, Jürgen Babst, Bruce R. Baker
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Patent number: 7076738Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to access an application program or command, based upon selection of corresponding sequences of symbols. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with programs and/or commands of the computer device, with only a relatively small number of symbols displayed. In devices such as PDAs and mobile phone where display space is a premium, such access to commands and programs can be invaluable.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Michael Codol, Thomas J. McGrath, Robert V. Conti, Russell T. Cross, Dave H. Hershberger
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Publication number: 20040245970Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a current control circuit that forces current sharing among paralleled power converters. Each power converter has an associated current control circuit, which includes a current amplifier and a coupling circuit. The current amplifier outputs a feedback signal to a voltage regulation error amplifier when the power converter output current falls below a predetermined threshold level. The error amplifier causes an increase in the power converter output voltage, forcing an increase in output current. Therefore, each power converter in a paralleled arrangement is regulated to provide a minimum level of output current, based on a predetermined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Philip C. Todd, Joe Anthony Ortiz, Stephen John Hulsey, Bruce R. Baker
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Patent number: 6822426Abstract: A current control circuit forces current sharing among paralleled power converters. Each power converter has an associated current control circuit, which includes a current amplifier and a coupling circuit. The current amplifier outputs a feedback signal to a voltage regulation error amplifier when the power converter output current falls below a predetermined threshold level. The error amplifier causes an increase in the power converter output voltage, forcing an increase in output current. Therefore, each power converter in a paralleled arrangement is regulated to provide a minimum level of output current, based on a predetermined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Philip C. Todd, Joe Anthony Ortiz, Stephen John Hulsey, Bruce R. Baker
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Publication number: 20030210280Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to output a message based upon selection of a corresponding sequence of symbol. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with stored messages in the computer device. To aid a user in accessing a desired sequence or to aid in training the learning of stored sequences, for example, a category relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon pre-selecting a symbol; a theme relating to at least two symbol sequences is fed back to the user upon selecting a symbol and pre-selecting a next symbol; and/or a message associated with a sequence is fed back to the user upon selecting and/or pre-selecting at least one symbol completing a symbol sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Robert V. Conti, Rob Dillon, Dave H. Hershberger, Thomas J. Mcgrath
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Publication number: 20020163544Abstract: A computer device, such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to access an application program or command, based upon selection of corresponding sequences of symbols. Such symbols can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with programs and/or commands of the computer device, with only a relatively small number of symbols displayed. In devices such as PDAs and mobile phone where display space is a premium, such access to commands and programs can be invaluable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Bruce R. Baker, Michael Codol, Thomas J. McGrath, Robert V. Conti, Russell T. Cross, Dave H. Hershberger
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Patent number: 5920303Abstract: pe1A dynamic keyboard includes a plurality of keys, each with an associated symbol, which are dynamically redefinable to provide access to higher level keyboards. Based on sequenced symbols of keys sequentially activated, certain dynamic categories and subcategories can be accessed and keys corresponding thereto dynamically redefined. Dynamically redefined keys can include embellished symbols and/or newly displayed symbols. These dynamically redefined keys can then provide the user with the ability to easily access both core and fringe vocabulary words in a speech synthesis system.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Brian Yoder, David Hershberger, Barry Romich, Eric H. Nyberg, III, Robert V. Conti
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Patent number: 5748177Abstract: A dynamic keyboard includes a plurality of keys, each with an associated symbol, which are dynamically redefinable to provide access to higher level keyboards. Based on sequenced symbols of keys sequentially activated, certain dynamic categories and subcategories can be accessed and keys corresponding thereto dynamically redefined. Dynamically redefined keys can include embellished symbols and/or newly displayed symbols. These dyanmically redefined keys can then provide the user with the ability to easily access both core and fringe vocabulary words in a speech synthesis system.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Semantic Compaction SystemsInventors: Bruce R. Baker, Brian Yoder, David Hershberger, Barry Romich, Eric H. Nyberg, III, Robert V. Conti