Patents by Inventor Pamela Ann Nesbitt
Pamela Ann Nesbitt 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: 11301714Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 10943592Abstract: A computer speech output control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a computer speech output unit configured to output a computer speech, a human speech monitoring circuit configured to determine whether ambient human conversation including human-to-human speech is occurring, and an interruption determining circuit configured to determine whether to cause the computer speech output unit to output the computer speech based on a status of the human conversation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 10671259Abstract: In V2V or other networks in which multiple video feeds are available to a participant, the participant's ability to select a particular video feed for display can be eased through the use of guided scanning. A guided scanning strategy is built based on operator inputs and used to select a particular set of video feeds that are initially shown as a video “slideshow” on the display used by the participant. Each video feed appears only for a limited period of time to enable easy participant review. Once the participant sees a particular video feed of interest, that video feed to can be selected for persisted presentation on the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Travis M. Grigsby, Steven Michael Miller, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa Seacat DeLuca
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Publication number: 20200160091Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 10579899Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 10332418Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method of collecting data to provide a personalized nutrition recommendation to a user, including receiving input from a sensor and/or an interface of a wearable electronic device of the user. The input includes physiological factors and/or environmental factors measured by the wearable electronic device, the environmental factors including sun exposure and air quality. A processor connected to the sensor and/or interface predicts nutritional deficiencies based on the input. The processor generates a personalized supplement recommendation for the user based on the nutritional deficiencies. The personalized supplement recommendation is displayed to the user on a display connected to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher James Hardee, Steve Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Publication number: 20180225546Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 9996769Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 9922655Abstract: A computer speech output control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a computer speech output control system, including a computer speech output unit configured to output a computer speech, a human speech monitoring circuit configured to determine whether a human conversation is occurring, an interruption priority setting circuit configured to set a priority setting for when the human conversation can be interrupted by the computer speech, and an interruption determining circuit configured to determine whether to cause the computer speech output unit to output the computer speech based on the priority setting and a status of the human conversation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Publication number: 20180053513Abstract: A computer speech output control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a computer speech output unit configured to output a computer speech, a human speech monitoring circuit configured to determine whether ambient human conversation including human-to-human speech is occurring, and an interruption determining circuit configured to determine whether to cause the computer speech output unit to output the computer speech based on a status of the human conversation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 9846768Abstract: A method, system, and computer usable program product for relating code with intellectual property assets are provided in the illustrative embodiments. An intellectual property asset is identified. A portion of code is located from an entire code of a software application, such that the portion of code corresponds to the intellectual property asset. The portion of code is marked with information identifying the intellectual property asset. The portion of the code is executed during the execution of the software application. The execution of the portion of code is recorded, the recording indicating a use of the intellectual property asset. Additionally, a set of analysis control factors may be accepted. The recording may be analyzed according to the set of analysis control factors. A recommendation for an intellectual property asset related business decision to develop, invest in, or maintain certain intellectual property assets may be produced.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa M Chavez, Michael John Spisak, David Bruce Kumhyr, Rhonda L Childress
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Publication number: 20170357875Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Publication number: 20170345429Abstract: A computer speech output control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a computer speech output control system, including a computer speech output unit configured to output a computer speech, a human speech monitoring circuit configured to determine whether a human conversation is occurring, an interruption priority setting circuit configured to set a priority setting for when the human conversation can be interrupted by the computer speech, and an interruption determining circuit configured to determine whether to cause the computer speech output unit to output the computer speech based on the priority setting and a status of the human conversation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Patent number: 9716677Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to discussion forum management and provide a method, system and computer program product for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum can be provided. The method can include providing a discussion forum and initiating a thread in the discussion forum and measuring a temporal proximity of postings between two or more users in the thread. In response to determining a close temporal proximity, an instant messaging session can be launched between the two or more users and entries in the instant messaging session can be inserted as responses to the thread in the discussion form.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shruti Gandhi, Angela Richards Jones, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa Seacat Deluca
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Publication number: 20170148348Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method of collecting data to provide a personalized nutrition recommendation to a user, including receiving input from a sensor and/or an interface of a wearable electronic device of the user. The input includes physiological factors and/or environmental factors measured by the wearable electronic device, the environmental factors including sun exposure and air quality. A processor connected to the sensor and/or interface predicts nutritional deficiencies based on the input. The processor generates a personalized supplement recommendation for the user based on the nutritional deficiencies. The personalized supplement recommendation is displayed to the user on a display connected to the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher James Hardee, Steve Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
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Publication number: 20160028662Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to discussion forum management and provide a method, system and computer program product for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum can be provided. The method can include providing a discussion forum and initiating a thread in the discussion forum and measuring a temporal proximity of postings between two or more users in the thread. In response to determining a close temporal proximity, an instant messaging session can be launched between the two or more users and entries in the instant messaging session can be inserted as responses to the thread in the discussion form.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Shruti Gandhi, Angela Richards Jones, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa Seacat Deluca
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Publication number: 20150363098Abstract: In V2V or other networks in which multiple video feeds are available to a participant, the participant's ability to select a particular video feed for display can be eased through the use of guided scanning. A guided scanning strategy is built based on operator inputs and used to select a particular set of video feeds that are initially shown as a video “slideshow” on the display used by the participant. Each video feed appears only for a limited period of time to enable easy participant review. Once the participant sees a particular video feed of interest, that video feed to can be selected for persisted presentation on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Travis M. Grigsby, Steven Michael Miller, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa Seacat DeLuca
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Patent number: 9177284Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to discussion forum management and provide a method, system and computer program product for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for instant conversations in a thread within a discussion forum can be provided. The method can include providing a discussion forum and initiating a thread in the discussion forum and measuring a temporal proximity of postings between two or more users in the thread. In response to determining a close temporal proximity, an instant messaging session can be launched between the two or more users and entries in the instant messaging session can be inserted as responses to the thread in the discussion forum.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shruti Gandhi, Angela Richards Jones, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa A. Seacat
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Patent number: 9123241Abstract: In V2V or other networks in which multiple video feeds are available to a participant, the participant's ability to select a particular video feed for display can be eased through the use of guided scanning. A guided scanning strategy is built based on operator inputs and used to select a particular set of video feeds that are initially shown as a video “slideshow” on the display used by the participant. Each video feed appears only for a limited period of time to enable easy participant review. Once the participant sees a particular video feed of interest, that video feed to can be selected for persisted presentation on the display.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Travis M. Grigsby, Steven Michael Miller, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Lisa Anne Seacat
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Patent number: 9009238Abstract: A messaging status associated with a first user is determined. A messaging status associated with a second user is set based upon, at least in part, the determined messaging status associated with the first user.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Steven Michael Miller, Pamela Ann Nesbitt