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).

  • Patent number: 11455337
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
  • Patent number: 10642358
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Patent number: 10591991
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Patent number: 10551918
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20190272294
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
  • Patent number: 10339180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
  • Publication number: 20190196583
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20190196584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20190073028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Patent number: 10168776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20180300426
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
  • Publication number: 20180300427
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Aidan Harbison, Alissa J. Hartenbaum
  • Publication number: 20180059784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20180059786
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20180058846
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Publication number: 20180059785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
  • Patent number: 9779327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Joseph N. Kozhaya, Laura J. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20170053186
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Joseph N. Kozhaya, Laura J. Rodriguez