Patents by Inventor George J. ROMANO
George J. ROMANO 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: 11176009Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing power up detection in a power down cycle to dynamically determine whether a failed component in a system prevents another Initial Program Load (IPL) or re-IPL, or result in a loss of resources. Predefined mandatory functions are called to collect power down/up data that prevents re-IPL, or results in the reduction of resources. A user is notified, allowing the customer to continually utilize the system, while ordering hardware to be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lee N. Helgeson, Derek Howard, Russel L. Young, George J. Romano, Mussie T. Negussie
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Publication number: 20200117562Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing power up detection in a power down cycle to dynamically determine whether a failed component in a system prevents another Initial Program Load (IPL) or re-IPL, or result in a loss of resources. Predefined mandatory functions are called to collect power down/up data that prevents re-IPL, or results in the reduction of resources. A user is notified, allowing the customer to continually utilize the system, while ordering hardware to be replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Lee N. Helgeson, Derek Howard, Russel L. Young, George J. Romano, Mussie T. Negussie
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Patent number: 10243656Abstract: A digital credential is generated for a user device. The digital credential is transmitted to the user device via an optical wireless communication access point (OWC AP). The user device is located in a coverage area of the OWC AP. The digital credential is provided to a wireless local area network (WLAN AP) associated with the OWC AP for authentication of a request from the user device to access the WLAN.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
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Patent number: 10009292Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising receiving, from a workload in a cloud computing environment, an abstract request to modify resources allocated to the workload, translating, by a tuning service, the abstract request to a set of requirements to fulfill the abstract request, identifying, by the tuning service, a resource configuration suitable to satisfy the set of requirements, and providing, by the tuning service, the resource configuration to fulfill the abstract request.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony M. Dunbar, James J. Fall, Andrew L. Hanson, Samuel D. Matzek, George J. Romano, Tammy L. Van Hove
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Patent number: 9998399Abstract: Method to perform an operation comprising receiving, from a workload in a cloud computing environment, an abstract request to modify resources allocated to the workload, translating, by a tuning service, the abstract request to a set of requirements to fulfill the abstract request, identifying, by the tuning service, a resource configuration suitable to satisfy the set of requirements, and providing, by the tuning service, the resource configuration to fulfill the abstract request.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony M. Dunbar, James J. Fall, Andrew L. Hanson, Samuel D. Matzek, George J. Romano, Tammy L. Van Hove
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Patent number: 9941964Abstract: A digital credential is generated for a user device. The digital credential is transmitted to the user device via an optical wireless communication access point (OWC AP). The user device is located in a coverage area of the OWC AP. The digital credential is provided to a wireless local area network (WLAN AP) associated with the OWC AP for authentication of a request from the user device to access the WLAN.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
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Publication number: 20180041276Abstract: A digital credential is generated for a user device. The digital credential is transmitted to the user device via an optical wireless communication access point (OWC AP). The user device is located in a coverage area of the OWC AP. The digital credential is provided to a wireless local area network (WLAN AP) associated with the OWC AP for authentication of a request from the user device to access the WLAN.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
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Publication number: 20180041896Abstract: A digital credential is generated for a user device. The digital credential is transmitted to the user device via an optical wireless communication access point (OWC AP). The user device is located in a coverage area of the OWC AP. The digital credential is provided to a wireless local area network (WLAN AP) associated with the OWC AP for authentication of a request from the user device to access the WLAN.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
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Patent number: 9848039Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method, a device and a computer program product for quick deployment of multiple virtual machines are provided. The method comprises mounting a centralized storage volume on a host in response to boot-up of a virtual machine on the host. The method further comprises obtaining unique information assigned to the virtual machine. In addition, the method comprises retrieving public and private configuration for the virtual machine from the centralized storage volume based on the obtained unique information, the public and private configuration being applied in the boot-up of the virtual machine on the host.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
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Patent number: 9769251Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method, a device and a computer program product for quick deployment of multiple virtual machines are provided. The method comprises mounting a centralized storage volume on a host in response to boot-up of a virtual machine on the host. The method further comprises obtaining unique information assigned to the virtual machine. In addition, the method comprises retrieving public and private configuration for the virtual machine from the centralized storage volume based on the obtained unique information, the public and private configuration being applied in the boot-up of the virtual machine on the host.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
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Publication number: 20170083356Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method, a device and a computer program product for quick deployment of multiple virtual machines are provided. The method comprises mounting a centralized storage volume on a host in response to boot-up of a virtual machine on the host. The method further comprises obtaining unique information assigned to the virtual machine. In addition, the method comprises retrieving public and private configuration for the virtual machine from the centralized storage volume based on the obtained unique information, the public and private configuration being applied in the boot-up of the virtual machine on the host.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
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Publication number: 20170083351Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method, a device and a computer program product for quick deployment of multiple virtual machines are provided. The method comprises mounting a centralized storage volume on a host in response to boot-up of a virtual machine on the host. The method further comprises obtaining unique information assigned to the virtual machine. In addition, the method comprises retrieving public and private configuration for the virtual machine from the centralized storage volume based on the obtained unique information, the public and private configuration being applied in the boot-up of the virtual machine on the host.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
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Patent number: 9590808Abstract: A method for obfuscating an electronic password can include receiving at least a first symbol of a first password, wherein the first password has a plurality of symbols. Next, a second password (the obfuscated password) can be generated, the second password being derived from the first password using an obfuscation rule, wherein the second password includes the symbols of the first password and at least one obfuscating symbol generated from a first symbol of the first password (generating symbol) and the obfuscation rule. It can then be determined whether to provide a feedback indicator. A feedback indicator can be provided, in response to determining to provide the feedback indicator, wherein the feedback indicator corresponds with an instruction to enter an obfuscating symbol according to the obfuscating rule, the obfuscating symbol being from the second password. Finally, access can be granted to a session in response to receiving the second password.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao T T Jiang, George J. Romano, Guo Xin Zhao
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Patent number: 9565193Abstract: A computer system includes program instructions to generate a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The program instructions receive the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The program instructions generate a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The program instructions receive the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. The program instructions determine to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Publication number: 20160364584Abstract: A computer system includes program instructions to generate a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The program instructions receive the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The program instructions generate a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The program instructions receive the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. The program instructions determine to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Patent number: 9521152Abstract: A computer program product includes program instructions to generate a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The program instructions receive the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The program instructions generate a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The program instructions receive the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. The program instructions determine to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Publication number: 20160359865Abstract: A computer program product includes program instructions to generate a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The program instructions receive the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The program instructions generate a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The program instructions receive the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. The program instructions determine to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Patent number: 9411438Abstract: A method includes generating a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The method receives the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The method generates a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The method receives the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. Responsive to determining the first and the second portion matches an account password, the method determines to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Patent number: 9401914Abstract: A method includes generating a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The method receives the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The method generates a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The method receives the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. Responsive to determining the first and the second portion matches an account password, the method determines to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
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Publication number: 20160164681Abstract: A method for obfuscating an electronic password can include receiving at least a first symbol of a first password, wherein the first password has a plurality of symbols. Next, a second password (the obfuscated password) can be generated, the second password being derived from the first password using an obfuscation rule, wherein the second password includes the symbols of the first password and at least one obfuscating symbol generated from a first symbol of the first password (generating symbol) and the obfuscation rule. It can then be determined whether to provide a feedback indicator. A feedback indicator can be provided, in response to determining to provide the feedback indicator, wherein the feedback indicator corresponds with an instruction to enter an obfuscating symbol according to the obfuscating rule, the obfuscating symbol being from the second password. Finally, access can be granted to a session in response to receiving the second password.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Tao TT Jiang, George J. Romano, Guo Xin Zhao