Patents by Inventor Billy W. Chang

Billy W. Chang 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: 9534915
    Abstract: A set of images that each include a time and a date of image capture, a location of image capture, and a directional bearing of image capture are evaluated. The direction bearing of image capture specifies a direction of image capture relative to the respective location of image capture of each image. Images are correlated among the set of images that include a comparable date, time, and location of image capture. By analysis of image content within the correlated images, a determination is made that the correlated images include different directional representations of a single event, and that the single event is distinct from static fixed-location points of interest. Using the directional bearing of image capture of each correlated image, a location of an intersection region that results from intersecting directional bearings of image capture of the correlated images is identified as a dynamic attraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9460166
    Abstract: Provided are a computer implemented method, computer program product, and system for presenting a combined search results summary in a graphical view. Selection of two or more search results are received, wherein each of the two or more search results has an associated search result summary, and wherein each associated search result summary includes one or more entries. Relationships between the one or more entries of each associated search result summary and strengths of the relationships are identified. A graphical view is displayed that shows the one or more entries of each associated search result summary, the relationships, and the strengths of those relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9443023
    Abstract: Provided are a method, computer program product and system for classifying and displaying information. A boundary within an electronic map is determined, based on a drawn closed shape. At least one geographic object, at least partially within the boundary, is identified. Each geographic object is representable by one or more geographic coordinates. A search is performed, on an external data source, for unstructured information associated with the at least one geographic object and a plurality of search results are received. The plurality of search results are classified and displayed according to a user topic of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9424358
    Abstract: Provided are a method, computer program product and system for classifying and displaying information. A boundary within an electronic map is determined, based on a drawn closed shape. At least one geographic object, at least partially within the boundary, is identified. Each geographic object is representable by one or more geographic coordinates. A search is performed, on an external data source, for unstructured information associated with the at least one geographic object and a plurality of search results are received. The plurality of search results are classified and displayed according to a user topic of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9400839
    Abstract: An enhanced find operation on a web page includes: activating an enhanced find operation on a web page and obtaining an entered keyword; obtaining one or more keywords on the web page related to the entered keyword and one or more categories associated with the one or more related keywords; displaying the one or more categories associated with the one or more related keywords with contents of the web page; detecting a selection of one of the one or more categories; and enhancing a display on the web page of the one or more related keywords associated with the selected category. Events for an activation of a find operation on the web page are monitored. In response to detecting the activation of the find operation, the find operation is intercepted, and the enhanced find operation is activated instead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160203178
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for navigating image search results. In response to conducting an image search based on a search query received from a user, an ontology tree is formed for each image returned as image search results. In response to receiving a request from the user, the ontology tree is displayed for an image among the images returned in the image search results. A selection of a parameter in the displayed ontology tree is received from the user. A new image search is conducted based on the selected ontology tree parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160203214
    Abstract: Methods for navigating image search results. In response to conducting an image search based on a search query received from a user, an ontology tree is formed for each image returned as image search results. In response to receiving a request from the user, the ontology tree is displayed for an image among the images returned in the image search results. A selection of a parameter in the displayed ontology tree is received from the user. A new image search is conducted based on the selected ontology tree parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9390199
    Abstract: A search query portion is received. A plurality of suggested search queries is identified based on the search query portion. Feature values are determined for each of the plurality of suggested search queries based on a feature display preference. A heat map of the suggested search queries is transmitted to a client computer system. The heat map contains a plurality of blocks visually representing the plurality of suggested search queries and the determined feature values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 9390198
    Abstract: A search query portion is received. A plurality of suggested search queries is identified based on the search query portion. Feature values are determined for each of the plurality of suggested search queries based on a feature display preference. A heat map of the suggested search queries is transmitted to a client computer system. The heat map contains a plurality of blocks visually representing the plurality of suggested search queries and the determined feature values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160171013
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for image search with historical user activity metadata. Activity of a user is continuously captured to generate historical user activity metadata. In response to an image being taken, a range of historical user activity metadata to associate with the image is selected, wherein the historical user activity metadata for the period of time forms a historical time line that becomes searchable metadata of the image. In response to a request for any images taken during the range, the image is located using the searchable historical user activity metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160171016
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for image search with historical user activity metadata. Activity of a user is continuously captured to generate historical user activity metadata. In response to an image being taken, a range of historical user activity metadata to associate with the image is selected, wherein the historical user activity metadata for the period of time forms a historical time line that becomes searchable metadata of the image. In response to a request for any images taken during the range, the image is located using the searchable historical user activity metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160164888
    Abstract: Communications in social networking environment are monitored and patterns of sharing a communication are identified. The patterns of sharing are compared to one or more criteria. A first probability of false information in the communication is determined. Responsive to determining the first probability of false information in the communication exceeding a first threshold, an additional validation of the communication is performed. A second probability that the communication contains false information is determined based on the additional validation. Responsive to determining that the second probability indicative of the communication containing false information exceeds a second threshold, an action to reduce dissemination of the communication may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160164812
    Abstract: Communications in social networking environment are monitored and patterns of sharing a communication are identified. The patterns of sharing are compared to one or more criteria. A first probability of false information in the communication is determined. Responsive to determining the first probability of false information in the communication exceeding a first threshold, an additional validation of the communication is performed. A second probability that the communication contains false information is determined based on the additional validation. Responsive to determining that the second probability indicative of the communication containing false information exceeds a second threshold, an action to reduce dissemination of the communication may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160147398
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for viewing selected zoomed content. A first device is paired with a second device to enable the first device and the second device to communicate. Content is displayed on a first display screen on the first device. In response to receiving a request to zoom a portion of the content on the first device, a zoomed portion of the content is displayed on a second display screen on the second device, without changing the display of the content on the first display screen on the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160147735
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for a media content search based on a relationship type and a relationship strength. Selection of two objects in a media file in media content is received. Search criteria for a relationship type and a relationship strength between the two objects is received. One or more media files in the media content are identified in which the two objects have the relationship type and the relationship strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160147417
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for viewing selected zoomed content. A first device is paired with a second device to enable the first device and the second device to communicate. Content is displayed on a first display screen on the first device. In response to receiving a request to zoom a portion of the content on the first device, a zoomed portion of the content is displayed on a second display screen on the second device, without changing the display of the content on the first display screen on the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160147868
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for a media content search based on a relationship type and a relationship strength. Selection of two objects in a media file in media content is received. Search criteria for a relationship type and a relationship strength between the two objects is received. One or more media files in the media content are identified in which the two objects have the relationship type and the relationship strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160140144
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for image search for a location. Street view data is extracted to identify a path for a region. Points of interest for the path are identified. Images for the points of interest for a direction of the path are identified. The images are used to create a sequence of images representing a view of the points of interest along the direction of the path. The sequence of images are displayed adjacent to a map that includes the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160140755
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for image search for a location. Street view data is extracted to identify a path for a region. Points of interest for the path are identified. Images for the points of interest for a direction of the path are identified. The images are used to create a sequence of images representing a view of the points of interest along the direction of the path. The sequence of images are displayed adjacent to a map that includes the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20160110457
    Abstract: A computer performs a search. The computer receives a search request including a search term, and determines a plurality of association rules that are each a logical implication that the appearance of the search term follows from the appearance, in a corpus of data, of at least one keyword. The computer generates a search matrix having a plurality of cells, and having axes labeled with a plurality of keywords, wherein at least one cell of the search matrix is associated with an association rule of the plurality of association rules. Based on a cell selection of the search matrix, the computer generates an augmented search string including the search term and at least one keyword of the plurality of association rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Billy W. Chang, Sarbajit K. Rakshit