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).

  • Patent number: 11176009
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lee N. Helgeson, Derek Howard, Russel L. Young, George J. Romano, Mussie T. Negussie
  • Publication number: 20200117562
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Lee N. Helgeson, Derek Howard, Russel L. Young, George J. Romano, Mussie T. Negussie
  • Patent number: 10243656
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
  • Patent number: 10009292
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony M. Dunbar, James J. Fall, Andrew L. Hanson, Samuel D. Matzek, George J. Romano, Tammy L. Van Hove
  • Patent number: 9998399
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony M. Dunbar, James J. Fall, Andrew L. Hanson, Samuel D. Matzek, George J. Romano, Tammy L. Van Hove
  • Patent number: 9941964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
  • Publication number: 20180041276
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
  • Publication number: 20180041896
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Zi Lian Ji, Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Zhi Qiang Wei
  • Patent number: 9848039
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9769251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170083356
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170083351
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Xian Dong Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Hong Bo Xu, Xin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9590808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao T T Jiang, George J. Romano, Guo Xin Zhao
  • Patent number: 9565193
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160364584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Patent number: 9521152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160359865
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Patent number: 9411438
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Patent number: 9401914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Ping Li, Xian D. Meng, George J. Romano, Jianhua Rui, Zhao L. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160164681
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Tao TT Jiang, George J. Romano, Guo Xin Zhao