Patents Examined by Robert Bejcek, II
  • Patent number: 10621507
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to system and method for generating an optimized result set based on vector based relative importance measure (VRIM). In one embodiment, the method comprises determining a vector representation for each of a plurality of input keywords extracted from an input query, and determining a plurality of representative keywords corresponding to the plurality of input keywords from a keyword database based on the vector representation for each of the plurality of input keywords and a vector representation for each of a plurality of keywords in the keyword database. The method further comprises determining a score for a plurality of response candidates corresponding to the input query based on a relative importance score and a similarity score for each of the plurality of representative keywords present in the plurality of response candidates, and generating a result set from the plurality of response candidates based on the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Wipro Limited
    Inventors: Arthi Venkataraman, Samson Saju, Tamilselvan Subramanian
  • Patent number: 10579931
    Abstract: A method and system for interpreting a dataset is described herein. The method include computing a rule set pertaining to the dataset, followed by generating a rule cover pertinent to a subset of the rule set. Further, a plurality of distances between the plurality of rule pairs in the rule cover is calculated and a distance matrix based on the calculated plurality of distances is generated. Consequently, the overlapping rules within the rule cover are clustered using the distance matrix and a representative rule from each cluster is selected. Further, at least one exception for each representative rule is determined and the dataset is interpreted using the representative rules and the at least one exception. Thereby, the method provides succinct results in terms of rules and exceptions along with multiple interpretations of the same set of transactions from the dataset, thereby providing a holistic view about the dataset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    Inventors: Puneet Agarwal, Gautam Shroff, Sarmimala Saikia, Ashwin Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 10572818
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for distributed tree learning. A source processing instance distributes data record instances to a plurality of model update processing items. The plurality of model update processing items determine candidate leaf splitting actions in a decision tree in parallel based on the data record instances. The plurality of model update processing items send the candidate leaf splitting actions to a plurality of conflict resolve processing items. The plurality of conflict resolve processing items identifies conflict leaf splitting actions. The plurality of conflict resolve processing items applies tree structure changes to the decision tree in the plurality of model update processing items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wei Shan Dong, Peng Gao, Guo Qiang Hu, Chang Sheng Li, Xu Liang Li, Chun Yang Ma, Zhi Wang, Xin Zhang
  • Patent number: 10565517
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for distributed tree learning. A source processing instance distributes data record instances to a plurality of model update processing items. The plurality of model update processing items determine candidate leaf splitting actions in a decision tree in parallel based on the data record instances. The plurality of model update processing items send the candidate leaf splitting actions to a plurality of conflict resolve processing items. The plurality of conflict resolve processing items identifies conflict leaf splitting actions. The plurality of conflict resolve processing items applies tree structure changes to the decision tree in the plurality of model update processing items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wei Shan Dong, Peng Gao, Guo Qiang Hu, Chang Sheng Li, Xu Liang Li, Chun Yang Ma, Zhi Wang, Xin Zhang
  • Patent number: 10565503
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a watched questions threshold filtering system that functions to determine and deliver to a user relevant and significant data changes with respect to a user's goals, as defined by a notification threshold value provided by the user. The user is provided with an option to flag one or more queries for automatic re-querying. Confidence scores are processed on new data (i.e., data ingested after the original question was asked) by utilizing a confidence threshold for indicating if the new data warrants alerting a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Beller, Paul J. Chase, Jr., Richard L. Darden, Michael Drzewucki, Edward G. Katz, Christopher Phipps
  • Patent number: 10546248
    Abstract: A system and method for defining and calibrating the inputs to a sequential decision problem using historical data, where the user provides historical data and the system and method forms the historical data (along with other inputs) into at least one of the states, actions, rewards or transitions used in composing and solving the sequential decision problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Supported Intelligence, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey P Johnson, Neal P Anderson
  • Patent number: 10515306
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for approximating a neural network comprising N synapses or filters. The neural network may be partially-activated by iteratively executing a plurality of M partial pathways of the neural network to generate M partial outputs, wherein the M partial pathways respectively comprise M different continuous sequences of synapses or filters linking an input layer to an output layer. The M partial pathways may cumulatively span only a subset of the N synapses or filters such that a significant number of the remaining the N synapses or filters are not computed. The M partial outputs of the M partial pathways may be aggregated to generate an aggregated output approximating an output generated by fully-activating the neural network by executing a single instance of all N synapses or filters of the neural network. Training or prediction of the neural network may be performed based on the aggregated output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: DeepCube Ltd.
    Inventors: Eli David, Eri Rubin
  • Patent number: 10489706
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of implementing a network having pathways. The method includes communicating among a plurality of units through the pathways. The method further includes identifying informative looping signals in loops formed from a plurality of network pathways that connect a first one of the plurality of units to a second one of the plurality of units. The method further includes applying spike-timing dependent plasticity (STDP) dependent inhibitory gating to the plurality of network pathways. The method further includes phase shifting open gates and close gates in the loop by applying STDP functions to open gate outputs and closed gates outputs. The method further includes making a rate and a direction of the phase shift dependent on a modulatory signal, wherein the modulatory signal is based at least in part on a change in the STDP-dependent inhibitory gating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: James R. Kozloski
  • Patent number: 10489705
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer network having pathways. The network includes a plurality of units configured to communicate through the pathways. The network is configured to identify informative looping signals in loops formed from a plurality of network pathways that connect a first one of the plurality of units to a second one of the plurality of units. The network is further configured to apply spike-timing dependent plasticity (STDP) dependent inhibitory gating to the plurality of network pathways. The network is further configured to phase shift open gates and close gates in the loop by applying STDP functions to open gate outputs and closed gates outputs. The network is further configured to make a rate and a direction of the phase shift dependent on a modulatory signal, wherein the modulatory signal is based at least in part on a change in the STDP inhibitory gating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: James R. Kozloski
  • Patent number: 10482658
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for controlling remote devices by modification of visual data prior to presentation to a person in order to make the person's response effectively the same as if the person were responding to data transmitted, processed and acted on instantaneously are disclosed. The systems, devices and methods advantageously minimize or eliminate the risks caused by a human response to data that has been delayed in transmission, processing and presentation. In an embodiment, a person controlling a remote device using an augmented reality interface is able to control the device based on predicted positions of an object at the time action is taken, thereby advantageously compensating for delays in receiving data, acting on such data and transmitting instructions or a response to the remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventors: Gary Stephen Shuster, Charles Marion Curry
  • Patent number: 10460249
    Abstract: A system and method for projecting the likely future path of the subject of a sequential decision problem. The subject of the sequential decision problem takes an action beginning with the starting state of affairs and probabilistically transitions into other states according to the structure of the decision problem, the solution to the decision problem, possibly random events, and the decisions of the subject. The likely future path consists of a sequence of actions taken by the subject, the states the subject will likely be in after taking the projected actions, and the rewards the subject is likely to receive along the future path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SUPPORTED INTELLIGENCE, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Lee Anderson
  • Patent number: 10454785
    Abstract: In one embodiment, possible voting nodes in a network are identified. The possible voting nodes each execute a classifier that is configured to select a label from among a plurality of labels based on a set of input features. A set of one or more eligible voting nodes is selected from among the possible voting nodes based on a network policy. Voting requests are then provided to the one or more eligible voting nodes that cause the one or more eligible voting nodes to select labels from among the plurality of labels. Votes are received from the eligible voting nodes that include the selected labels and are used to determine a voting result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Cruz Mota, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Andrea Di Pietro
  • Patent number: 10423889
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for machine learning in a data management product. The apparatus includes an input module, a learned function module, and a results module. The input module is configured to receive an analysis request for the data management product. The learned function module is configured to execute one or more machine learning ensembles to predict one or more unknown values for the data management product. The result module is configured to provide native access, within the data management product, to the one or more unknown values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: PUREPREDICTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Phillipps, Richard W. Wellman, Milind D. Zodge
  • Patent number: 10410138
    Abstract: There is provided a method for generating features for use in an automated machine learning process, comprising: receiving a first training dataset comprising unclassified raw data instances each including a set of objects of arbitrary types; applying a function to each data instance to calculate a set of first results; generating a set of classification features each including the function for application to a newly received data instance to calculate a second result, and a condition defined by a respective member of the set of first results applied to the second result; applying each classification feature to each instance of an unclassified second training dataset to generate a set of extracted features; selecting a subset of pivotal classification features from the set of classification features according to a correlation requirement between classification variable(s) and each respective member of the set of extracted features; and documenting the subset of pivotal features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SparkBeyond Ltd.
    Inventors: Meir Maor, Ron Karidi, Sagie Davidovich, Amir Ronen
  • Patent number: 10402453
    Abstract: Aspects discussed herein present a solution for utilizing large-scale knowledge graphs for inference at scale and generating explanations for the conclusions. In some embodiments, aspects discussed herein learn inference paths from a knowledge graph and determine a confidence score for each inference path. Aspects discussed herein may apply the inference paths to the knowledge graph to improve database lookup, keyword searches, inferences, etc. Aspects discussed herein may generate a natural language explanation for each conclusion or result from one or more inference paths that led to that conclusion or result. Aspects discussed herein may present the best conclusions or results to the user based on selection strategies. The presented results or conclusions may include generated natural language explanations rather than links to documents with word occurrences highlighted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Zei-Chan Yeh, Adwait Ratnaparkhi, Benjamin Birch Douglas, William Lawrence Jarrold
  • Patent number: 10387794
    Abstract: Machine learning with model filtering and model mixing for edge devices in a heterogeneous environment is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an edge device includes a communication module, a data collection device, a memory, a machine learning module, and a model mixing module. The edge device analyzes collected data with a model for a first task, outputs a result, and updates the model to create a local model. The edge device communicates with other edge devices in a heterogeneous group, transmits a request for local models to the heterogeneous group, and receives local models from the heterogeneous group. The edge device filters the local models by structure metadata, including second local models, which relate to a second task. The edge device performs a mix operation of the second local models to generate a mixed model which relates to the second task, and transmits the mixed model to the heterogeneous group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Justin B. Clayton, Toru Nishikawa, Shohei Hido, Nobuyuki Kubota, Nobuyuki Ota, Seiya Tokui
  • Patent number: 10366342
    Abstract: Data is received that include values that correspond to a plurality of variables. A score is then generated based on the received data and using a boosted ensemble of segmented scorecard models. The boosted ensemble of segmented scorecard models includes two or more segmented scorecard models. Subsequently, data including the score can be provided (e.g., displayed, transmitted, loaded, stored, etc.). Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xing Zhao, Peter Hamilton, Andrew K. Story
  • Patent number: 10354187
    Abstract: A method for confidentiality classification of files includes vectorizing a file to reduce the file to a single structured representation; and analyzing the single structured representation with a machine learning engine that generates a confidentiality classification for the file based on previous training. A system for confidentiality classification of files includes a file vectorization engine to vectorize a file to reduce the file to a single structured representation; and a machine learning engine to receive the single structured representation of the file and generate a confidentiality classification for the file based on previous training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: Kas Kasravi, James C. Cooper
  • Patent number: 10346743
    Abstract: A tool computes fitness values for a first generation of a first sub-population of a plurality of sub-populations. A population of candidate solutions for an optimization problem was previously divided into the plurality of sub-populations. The population of candidate solutions was created for an iterative computing process in accordance with an evolutionary algorithm to identify a most fit candidate solution for the optimization problem. The tool determines a speculative ranking of the first generation of the first sub-population prior to the fitness values being computed for all candidate solutions in the first generation of the first sub-population. The tool generates a next generation of the first sub-population based, at least in part, on the speculative ranking prior to completion of computation of the fitness values for the first generation of the first sub-population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Jason F. Cantin
  • Patent number: 10311361
    Abstract: A technology for propagating themes is provided. In one example, a method may include identifying media having a content feature contained in a presentation of the media. The method may include extracting the content feature of the media as a continuous variable and discretizing the continuous variable into a bucket representing a discrete value. A theme label may be applied to the media and may be propagated to other media with continuous variables discretized into the subset of buckets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Scott Durham, Haowei Lu, Christopher Lon McGilliard, Darren Levi Malek, Joshua Fredrick Lutes, Toby Ray Latin-Stoermer