Patents by Inventor Abraham G. Guerra

Abraham G. Guerra 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: 10574517
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving a web service definition file that identifies multiple web services; parsing the web service definition file; identifying respective voice commands to associate with each of the multiple web service based on the parsing; generating a skillset utterances file that maps the respective voice commands to the multiple web services; generating a skillset implementation file that maps the multiple web services to a respective set of instructions, wherein each of the respective set of instructions is used to invoke a corresponding web service; receiving an input voice command from a user via a user device; identifying a particular web service, of the multiple web services, associated with the input voice command based on information included in the skillset utterances file; and invoking the particular web service in accordance with the set of instructions associated with the particular web service included in the skillset implementation file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bryce A. Curtis, Abraham G. Guerra, Stewart Nickolas
  • Publication number: 20180309645
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving a web service definition file that identifies multiple web services; parsing the web service definition file; identifying respective voice commands to associate with each of the multiple web service based on the parsing; generating a skillset utterances file that maps the respective voice commands to the multiple web services; generating a skillset implementation file that maps the multiple web services to a respective set of instructions, wherein each of the respective set of instructions is used to invoke a corresponding web service; receiving an input voice command from a user via a user device; identifying a particular web service, of the multiple web services, associated with the input voice command based on information included in the skillset utterances file; and invoking the particular web service in accordance with the set of instructions associated with the particular web service included in the skillset implementation file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Bryce A. CURTIS, Abraham G. GUERRA, Stewart NICKOLAS
  • Patent number: 9719224
    Abstract: In a vehicle skid recovery system skid recovery can be accelerated when an automotive vehicle begins to skid as a result of ice accumulation on the road surface. The system can control operation of ice removers (e.g., blades or heaters), which are mounted within the wheel wells forward of the wheel, based on information received from the vehicle's outside temperature sensor and anti-lock braking system (ABS). When the temperature sensor indicates that the outside temperature is below a predetermined temperature and when the anti-lock braking system is activated as a result of detected skid, a controller activates the ice remover in one or more of the wheel wells and, thereby cause the ice remover to remove ice from the road surface forward of the corresponding wheel. Clearing the ice allows the vehicle's tires to gain traction on the road surface and, thereby stops the skid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corproation
    Inventors: Gabriel P. Borges, Scott R. Crowther, Abraham G. Guerra, Grant D. Miller, Nader M. Nassar, Tamer M. Nassar
  • Patent number: 9300672
    Abstract: A method for redacting QA system answer information based on user access to content including analyzing a corpus by natural language processing techniques, wherein the corpora includes non-sensitive and sensitive content, and storing the analyzed corpora in memory; receiving a user question to be answered by utilizing the analyzed corpora; utilizing a processor to determine a set of answer information by processing using the corpora; determining a user access right to sensitive content; and redacting an answer information item from the set of answer information if sensitive content to which the user does not have access was used to determine the answer information item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Torsten Bittner, Leugim A. Bustelo, Abraham G. Guerra, Peter J. Parente
  • Patent number: 9276939
    Abstract: A system or computer usable program product for redacting QA system answer information based on user access to content including analyzing a corpus by natural language processing techniques, wherein the corpora includes non-sensitive and sensitive content, and storing the analyzed corpora in memory; receiving a user question to be answered by utilizing the analyzed corpora; utilizing a processor to determine a set of answer information by processing using the corpora; determining a user access right to sensitive content; and redacting an answer information item from the set of answer information if sensitive content to which the user does not have access was used to determine the answer information item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Torsten Bittner, Leugim A. Bustelo, Abraham G. Guerra, Peter J. Parente
  • Publication number: 20150284921
    Abstract: In a vehicle skid recovery system skid recovery can be accelerated when an automotive vehicle begins to skid as a result of ice accumulation on the road surface. The system can control operation of ice removers (e.g., blades or heaters), which are mounted within the wheel wells forward of the wheel, based on information received from the vehicle's outside temperature sensor and anti-lock braking system (ABS). When the temperature sensor indicates that the outside temperature is below a predetermined temperature and when the anti-lock braking system is activated as a result of detected skid, a controller activates the ice remover in one or more of the wheel wells and, thereby cause the ice remover to remove ice from the road surface forward of the corresponding wheel. Clearing the ice allows the vehicle's tires to gain traction on the road surface and, thereby stops the skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Gabriel P. Borges, Scott R. Crowther, Abraham G. Guerra, Grant D. Miller, Nader M. Nassar, Tamer M. Nassar
  • Patent number: 9139175
    Abstract: In a vehicle skid recovery system skid recovery can be accelerated when an automotive vehicle begins to skid as a result of ice accumulation on the road surface. The system can control operation of ice removers (e.g., blades or heaters), which are mounted within the wheel wells forward of the wheel, based on information received from the vehicle's outside temperature sensor and anti-lock braking system (ABS). When the temperature sensor indicates that the outside temperature is below a predetermined temperature and when the anti-lock braking system is activated as a result of detected skid, a controller activates the ice remover in one or more of the wheel wells and, thereby cause the ice remover to remove ice from the road surface forward of the corresponding wheel. Clearing the ice allows the vehicle's tires to gain traction on the road surface and, thereby stops the skid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel Pereira Borges, Scott R. Crowther, Abraham G. Guerra, Grant D. Miller, Nader M. Nassar, Tamer M. Nassar
  • Publication number: 20150172294
    Abstract: A method for redacting QA system answer information based on user access to content including analyzing a corpus by natural language processing techniques, wherein the corpora includes non-sensitive and sensitive content, and storing the analyzed corpora in memory; receiving a user question to be answered by utilizing the analyzed corpora; utilizing a processor to determine a set of answer information by processing using the corpora; determining a user access right to sensitive content; and redacting an answer information item from the set of answer information if sensitive content to which the user does not have access was used to determine the answer information item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Torsten Bittner, Leugim A. Bustelo, Abraham G. Guerra, Peter J. Parente
  • Publication number: 20150172293
    Abstract: A system or computer usable program product for redacting QA system answer information based on user access to content including analyzing a corpus by natural language processing techniques, wherein the corpora includes non-sensitive and sensitive content, and storing the analyzed corpora in memory; receiving a user question to be answered by utilizing the analyzed corpora; utilizing a processor to determine a set of answer information by processing using the corpora; determining a user access right to sensitive content; and redacting an answer information item from the set of answer information if sensitive content to which the user does not have access was used to determine the answer information item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Torsten Bittner, Leugim A. Bustelo, Abraham G. Guerra, Peter J. Parente
  • Publication number: 20130283647
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle skid recovery system, which is able to accelerate skid recovery, when an automotive vehicle begins to skid as a result of ice accumulation on the road surface. The embodiments control operation of ice removers (e.g., blades or heaters), which are mounted within the wheel wells forward of the wheel, based on information received from the vehicle's outside temperature sensor and anti-lock braking system (ABS). When the temperature sensor indicates that the outside temperature is below a predetermined temperature (e.g., below freezing) and when the anti-lock braking system is activated as a result of detected skid, a controller activates the ice remover in one or more of the wheel wells and, thereby cause the ice remover to remove ice from the road surface forward of the corresponding wheel. Clearing the ice allows the vehicle's tires to gain traction on the road surface and, thereby stops the skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel P. Borges, Scott R. Crowther, Abraham G. Guerra, Grant D. Miller, Nader M. Nassar, Tamer M. Nassar
  • Patent number: 8108193
    Abstract: A modeling solution, which enables various users to create, use, and evaluate models, such as scientific models, in various scenarios is provided. To this extent, the modeling solution can define a model using one or more model components, each of which is configured to implement a modeling function using a set of standard execution rules. Additionally, the modeling solution can manage attribute data for each model/model component, which can include evaluation data for the corresponding model/model component. A user can review the attribute data and decide on a model/model component to use in a scenario. Subsequently, the user can provide initialization data for the scenario. The scenario can be executed, and result data for the scenario can be stored together with the initialization data. Users also can evaluate the scenario.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun S. Chu, Scott R. Crowther, Barbara A. Eckman, Abraham G. Guerra, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Clifford A. Pickover, Peter P. Rodriguez, Jaime Solari, Murali Vridhachalam
  • Publication number: 20100057415
    Abstract: A modeling solution, which enables various users to create, use, and evaluate models, such as scientific models, in various scenarios is provided. To this extent, the modeling solution can define a model using one or more model components, each of which is configured to implement a modeling function using a set of standard execution rules. Additionally, the modeling solution can manage attribute data for each model/model component, which can include evaluation data for the corresponding model/model component. A user can review the attribute data and decide on a model/model component to use in a scenario. Subsequently, the user can provide initialization data for the scenario. The scenario can be executed, and result data for the scenario can be stored together with the initialization data. Users also can evaluate the scenario.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Hyun S. Chu, Scott R. Crowther, Barbara A. Eckman, Abraham G. Guerra, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Clifford A. Pickover, Peter P. Rodriguez, Jaime Solari, Murali Vridhachalam