Patents by Inventor Edward J. Klodnicki
Edward J. Klodnicki 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: 9563497Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for correcting a failure associated with a current firmware image are provided. Embodiments include a firmware selection module detecting the failure associated with the current firmware image stored in firmware memory corresponding to a component of a system. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module selecting from a plurality of backup firmware images, a replacement firmware image based on a status of at least one backup firmware image in response to detecting the failure. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module storing the selected replacement firmware image in the firmware memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Shiva R. Dasari, Scott N. Dunham, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Patent number: 9197503Abstract: A mechanism is provided for enhancing remote presence capabilities. An update event for a main management module that manages a set of remote presence sessions for remote media established by a plurality of client systems is identified. A determination is made as to whether the main management module is currently maintaining a remote presence session for a remote media established by one of the plurality of client systems. Responsive to the main management module maintaining a remote presence session for the remote media, a handoff of the remote presence session for the remote media is initiated to an auxiliary management module. An update associated with the update event is then permitted to be performed on the main management module while maintaining the remote presence session for the remote media via the auxiliary management module.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Richard Bealkowski, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Patent number: 9197504Abstract: A mechanism is provided for enhancing remote presence capabilities. An update event for a main management module that manages a set of remote presence sessions for remote media established by a plurality of client systems is identified. A determination is made as to whether the main management module is currently maintaining a remote presence session for a remote media established by one of the plurality of client systems. Responsive to the main management module maintaining a remote presence session for the remote media, a handoff of the remote presence session for the remote media is initiated to an auxiliary management module. An update associated with the update event is then permitted to be performed on the main management module while maintaining the remote presence session for the remote media via the auxiliary management module.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Richard Bealkowski, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Patent number: 9043776Abstract: Transferring files to a baseboard management controller (‘BMC’) in a computing system, including: receiving, by the BMC, a request to initiate an update of the computing system; identifying, by the BMC, an area in memory within the computing system for storing an update file; and transmitting, by the BMC, a request to register the BMC as a virtual memory device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kai Jie Guo, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Patent number: 9043777Abstract: Transferring files to a baseboard management controller (‘BMC’) in a computing system, including: receiving, by the BMC, a request to initiate an update of the computing system; identifying, by the BMC, an area in memory within the computing system for storing an update file; and transmitting, by the BMC, a request to register the BMC as a virtual memory device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kai Jie Guo, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Patent number: 9021076Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing inventory data for components of a server system. In one embodiment, a global management controller is provided, that is operatively connected to a plurality of local management controllers. Each local management controller is configured to manage a subset of the components of the server system. Each local management controller is also configured to generate, for each component, a checksum based on vital product data (VPD) of the component. Each local management controller is also configured to compute a composite checksum based on the checksums generated for the components in the subset. The global management controller is configured to maintain a global view of the VPD in the computer system, based on the checksums and/or composite checksums.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher H. Austen, Thomas M. Brey, William M. Edmonds, Jeffrey M. Franke, Edward J. Klodnicki, James A. O'Connor, Nicholas M. Williamson
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Patent number: 8892714Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing inventory data for components of a server system. In one embodiment, a global management controller is provided, that is operatively connected to a plurality of local management controllers. Each local management controller is configured to manage a subset of the components of the server system. Each local management controller is also configured to generate, for each component, a checksum based on vital product data (VPD) of the component. Each local management controller is also configured to compute a composite checksum based on the checksums generated for the components in the subset. The global management controller is configured to maintain a global view of the VPD in the computer system, based on the checksums and/or composite checksums.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher H. Austen, Thomas M. Brey, William M. Edmonds, Jeffrey M. Franke, Edward J. Klodnicki, James A. O'Connor, Nicholas M. Williamson
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Publication number: 20140280811Abstract: A mechanism is provided for enhancing remote presence capabilities. An update event for a main management module that manages a set of remote presence sessions for remote media established by a plurality of client systems is identified. A determination is made as to whether the main management module is currently maintaining a remote presence session for a remote media established by one of the plurality of client systems. Responsive to the main management module maintaining a remote presence session for the remote media, a handoff of the remote presence session for the remote media is initiated to an auxiliary management module. An update associated with the update event is then permitted to be performed on the main management module while maintaining the remote presence session for the remote media via the auxiliary management module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: International Business Machiness CorporationInventors: Richard Bealkowski, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Publication number: 20140280812Abstract: A mechanism is provided for enhancing remote presence capabilities. An update event for a main management module that manages a set of remote presence sessions for remote media established by a plurality of client systems is identified. A determination is made as to whether the main management module is currently maintaining a remote presence session for a remote media established by one of the plurality of client systems. Responsive to the main management module maintaining a remote presence session for the remote media, a handoff of the remote presence session for the remote media is initiated to an auxiliary management module. An update associated with the update event is then permitted to be performed on the main management module while maintaining the remote presence session for the remote media via the auxiliary management module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Bealkowski, Edward J. Klodnicki
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Publication number: 20140173328Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for correcting a failure associated with a current firmware image are provided. Embodiments include a firmware selection module detecting the failure associated with the current firmware image stored in firmware memory corresponding to a component of a system. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module selecting from a plurality of backup firmware images, a replacement firmware image based on a status of at least one backup firmware image in response to detecting the failure. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module storing the selected replacement firmware image in the firmware memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: SHIVA R. DASARI, SCOTT N. DUNHAM, EDWARD J. KLODNICKI
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Publication number: 20140173327Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for correcting a failure associated with a current firmware image are provided. Embodiments include a firmware selection module detecting the failure associated with the current firmware image stored in firmware memory corresponding to a component of a system. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module selecting from a plurality of backup firmware images, a replacement firmware image based on a status of at least one backup firmware image in response to detecting the failure. Embodiments also include the firmware selection module storing the selected replacement firmware image in the firmware memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: SHIVA R. DASARI, SCOTT N. DUNHAM, EDWARD J. KLODNICKI
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Publication number: 20140122852Abstract: Transferring files to a baseboard management controller (‘BMC’) in a computing system, including: receiving, by the BMC, a request to initiate an update of the computing system; identifying, by the BMC, an area in memory within the computing system for storing an update file; and transmitting, by the BMC, a request to register the BMC as a virtual memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: KAI JIE GUO, EDWARD J. KLODNICKI
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Publication number: 20140122851Abstract: Transferring files to a baseboard management controller (‘BMC’) in a computing system, including: receiving, by the BMC, a request to initiate an update of the computing system; identifying, by the BMC, an area in memory within the computing system for storing an update file; and transmitting, by the BMC, a request to register the BMC as a virtual memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: KAI JIE GUO, EDWARD J. KLODNICKI
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Publication number: 20130013759Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing inventory data for components of a server system. In one embodiment, a global management controller is provided, that is operatively connected to a plurality of local management controllers. Each local management controller is configured to manage a subset of the components of the server system. Each local management controller is also configured to generate, for each component, a checksum based on vital product data (VPD) of the component. Each local management controller is also configured to compute a composite checksum based on the checksums generated for the components in the subset. The global management controller is configured to maintain a global view of the VPD in the computer system, based on the checksums and/or composite checksums.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: CHRISTOPHER H. AUSTEN, THOMAS M. BREY, WILLIAM M. EDMONDS, JEFFREY M. FRANKE, EDWARD J. KLODNICKI, JAMES A. O'CONNOR, NICHOLAS M. WILLIAMSON
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Patent number: 7457976Abstract: A method and system are disclosed to enable and control over-subscription in a blade/chassis system and to provide the capability to recover in the event of the loss of a redundant power supply. An over-subscription policy is determined by a system administrator and is set in the chassis management module. Information regarding the maximum power allocation needed for each blade being powered by the power supply system is identified by the blade and stored in its VPD or otherwise made available to the chassis management module. The management module of the chassis in which the blades and power supplies are located uses this information to manage the subscription of blades and the over-subscription of blades when appropriate. If throttling is required, the system also allows a predetermined blade priority to be used to identify which blades will be reduced in power.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joesph E. Bolan, Thomas Brey, Dhruv M. Desai, Nickolas J. Gruendler, James E. Hughes, Edward J. Klodnicki, Sumeet Kochar, Gary R. Shippy
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Patent number: 4688108Abstract: A high resolution graphics system scans an 81/2.times.11 inch document at a resolution of approximately 200 lines per inch and transmits a run length codes 1700.times.2200 pixel array facsimile signal to a remote station for display or hard copy reproduction. Alternatively the present system can receive a compressed coded facsimile signal, decompress it and convert it to a video signal. The system is a modular design including the document scanning subsystem, a gray-to-facsimile converter, data compression and decompression circuits, as well as a high speed input/output communication system interface. The document scanning subsystem employs a fixed camera capable of scanning a document without any mechanical movement therebetween. The various modules are interconnected by means of a VME bus to a central processing unit which controls and monitors the system. A random access memory (RAM) is included for storing the compressed data either prior to transmission or subsequent to reception.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1985Date of Patent: August 18, 1987Assignee: Teleconference Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert V. Cotton, Edward J. Klodnicki