Patents by Inventor Alissa J. Hartenbaum
Alissa J. Hartenbaum 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: 11455337Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for eliminating confirmation bias in a user search query is provided. The present invention may include receiving a user-entered search query from an open ended-search tool. The invention may also include identifying a field associated with the received user-entered search query. The invention may further include creating a dictionary based on the identified field. The invention may also include determining the received user-entered search query relates to an effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may further include identifying one or more causes associated with the effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may also include generating a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more identified causes.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
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Patent number: 10642358Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10591991Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10551918Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20190272294Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for eliminating confirmation bias in a user search query is provided. The present invention may include receiving a user-entered search query from an open ended-search tool. The invention may also include identifying a field associated with the received user-entered search query. The invention may further include creating a dictionary based on the identified field. The invention may also include determining the received user-entered search query relates to an effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may further include identifying one or more causes associated with the effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may also include generating a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more identified causes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
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Patent number: 10339180Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for eliminating confirmation bias in a user search query is provided. The present invention may include receiving a user-entered search query from an open ended-search tool. The invention may also include identifying a field associated with the received user-entered search query. The invention may further include creating a dictionary based on the identified field. The invention may also include determining the received user-entered search query relates to an effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may further include identifying one or more causes associated with the effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may also include generating a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more identified causes.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
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Publication number: 20190196583Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20190196584Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20190073028Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10168776Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20180300426Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for eliminating confirmation bias in a user search query is provided. The present invention may include receiving a user-entered search query from an open ended-search tool. The invention may also include identifying a field associated with the received user-entered search query. The invention may further include creating a dictionary based on the identified field. The invention may also include determining the received user-entered search query relates to an effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may further include identifying one or more causes associated with the effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may also include generating a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more identified causes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
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Publication number: 20180300427Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for eliminating confirmation bias in a user search query is provided. The present invention may include receiving a user-entered search query from an open ended-search tool. The invention may also include identifying a field associated with the received user-entered search query. The invention may further include creating a dictionary based on the identified field. The invention may also include determining the received user-entered search query relates to an effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may further include identifying one or more causes associated with the effect by parsing the created dictionary. The invention may also include generating a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more identified causes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
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Publication number: 20180059784Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20180059786Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20180058846Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20180059785Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 9779327Abstract: Mechanisms for generating a cognitive traits avatar are provided. The mechanisms analyze a portion of content submitted by a user to extract features of the portion of content. The mechanisms map the extracted features to one or more cognitive traits and select an image corresponding to the one or more cognitive traits. The mechanisms further generate a cognitive traits avatar comprising the selected image and cognitive traits data defining a graphical representation of the one or more cognitive traits for output in association with the selected image. The cognitive traits avatar is output as part of an interaction of the user with another entity, or representation of another entity, via a computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Corville O. Allen, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Joseph N. Kozhaya, Laura J. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20170053186Abstract: Mechanisms for generating a cognitive traits avatar are provided. The mechanisms analyze a portion of content submitted by a user to extract features of the portion of content. The mechanisms map the extracted features to one or more cognitive traits and select an image corresponding to the one or more cognitive traits. The mechanisms further generate a cognitive traits avatar comprising the selected image and cognitive traits data defining a graphical representation of the one or more cognitive traits for output in association with the selected image. The cognitive traits avatar is output as part of an interaction of the user with another entity, or representation of another entity, via a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Corville O. Allen, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Joseph N. Kozhaya, Laura J. Rodriguez