Patents by Inventor Anto A. John

Anto A. John 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: 9588664
    Abstract: An approach is provided for displaying moving graphic objects on the display screen of the information handling system that are selected by a user while the objects are moving. The system is unlocked in response to the set of graphic objects selected by the user and the selection order matching an expected set of graphic objects and an expected selection order. Unlocking of the system allows the user to interact with one or more applications of the information handling system and to access data stored on the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Faraz Ahmad, Adekunle Bello, Gregory J. Boss, Anto A. John
  • Patent number: 9471768
    Abstract: An approach is provided for displaying moving graphic objects on the display screen of the information handling system that are selected by a user while the objects are moving. The system is unlocked in response to the set of graphic objects selected by the user and the selection order matching an expected set of graphic objects and an expected selection order. Unlocking of the system allows the user to interact with one or more applications of the information handling system and to access data stored on the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Faraz Ahmad, Adekunle Bello, Gregory J. Boss, Anto A. John
  • Publication number: 20160202881
    Abstract: An approach is provided for displaying moving graphic objects on the display screen of the information handling system that are selected by a user while the objects are moving. The system is unlocked in response to the set of graphic objects selected by the user and the selection order matching an expected set of graphic objects and an expected selection order. Unlocking of the system allows the user to interact with one or more applications of the information handling system and to access data stored on the information handling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Faraz Ahmad, Adekunle Bello, Gregory J. Boss, Anto A. John
  • Publication number: 20160203308
    Abstract: An approach is provided for displaying moving graphic objects on the display screen of the information handling system that are selected by a user while the objects are moving. The system is unlocked in response to the set of graphic objects selected by the user and the selection order matching an expected set of graphic objects and an expected selection order. Unlocking of the system allows the user to interact with one or more applications of the information handling system and to access data stored on the information handling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Faraz Ahmad, Adekunle Bello, Gregory J. Boss, Anto A. John
  • Publication number: 20130088824
    Abstract: A portable computer system with a highly adjustable display is disclosed. In one embodiment, a laptop computer includes a base and a display supported from a base by a pair of opposing support arms. Each support arm includes a pair of rigid structural members coupled at adjacent ends by an intermediate connector comprising one or two ball joints. The lower rigid structural member is connected to the base by a lower ball joint, and the upper rigid structural member is connected to the display by a display connector comprising an upper ball joint. The display connector is also secured to a side edge of the display on a track. The laptop has an adjustable viewing angle, fore/aft position, and display height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Anto A. John