Patents by Inventor Chris R. BEAN
Chris R. BEAN 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: 11288047Abstract: Method and system are provided for identifying a processing element for executing a computer program code module. The method includes: calculating a cyclomatic complexity score for the module; selecting one of a first or second processing element based on the calculated complexity score, the first processing element having a first architecture and the second processing element having a second architecture different from the first architecture, the first and second processing elements forming part of a heterogeneous computer system; running the module on the selected processing element to determine a first run time, and subsequently running the module on the non-selected processing element to determine a second run time; comparing the first and second run time to identify a shortest run time; and identifying a processing element producing a shortest run time as the processing element for executing the computer program code module.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Kevin C. Brown
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Patent number: 11119648Abstract: A computer-implemented a method for authenticating a user includes: displaying, by a computer device, a first user interface on a display; receiving, by the computer device, user input defining a first pattern; displaying, by the computer device, a second pattern on the display, wherein the second pattern is different than the first pattern; comparing, by the computer device, the first pattern to a predefined pattern; and based on the comparing, the computer device performing one of: re-displaying the first user interface when the first pattern does not match the predefined pattern; and displaying a second user interface when the first pattern does match the predefined pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Chris R. Bean, Stephen R. F. Head, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Patent number: 10748007Abstract: Identifying objects in an image. An image is received. One or more objects in the image are identified, based on a database of identified objects, and wherein one or more other objects in the image are unidentified based on the database of identified objects. One or more salient objects in the image is identified, based on execution of a saliency algorithm. A generic location for the image is determined, based on the one or more identified salient objects and a database that associates objects with generic locations. One or more of the unidentified objects are identified, based on the determined generic location for the image.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Wayfair LLCInventors: Nicolas E. Anastassacos, Chris R. Bean, Naresh Krishna Gopikrishnan, Alexander Horsfield, Joe Pavitt, Nicholas Wilkin
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Publication number: 20200150941Abstract: Method and system are provided for identifying a processing element for executing a computer program code module. The method includes: calculating a cyclomatic complexity score for the module; selecting one of a first or second processing element based on the calculated complexity score, the first processing element having a first architecture and the second processing element having a second architecture different from the first architecture, the first and second processing elements forming part of a heterogeneous computer system; running the module on the selected processing element to determine a first run time, and subsequently running the module on the non-selected processing element to determine a second run time; comparing the first and second run time to identify a shortest run time; and identifying a processing element producing a shortest run time as the processing element for executing the computer program code module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Chris R. Bean, Kevin C. Brown
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Publication number: 20200073549Abstract: A computer-implemented a method for authenticating a user includes: displaying, by a computer device, a first user interface on a display; receiving, by the computer device, user input defining a first pattern; displaying, by the computer device, a second pattern on the display, wherein the second pattern is different than the first pattern; comparing, by the computer device, the first pattern to a predefined pattern; and based on the comparing, the computer device performing one of: re-displaying the first user interface when the first pattern does not match the predefined pattern; and displaying a second user interface when the first pattern does match the predefined pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Chris R. Bean, Stephen R.F. Head, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Patent number: 10579350Abstract: Method and system are provided for identifying a processing element for executing a computer program code module. The method includes: calculating a cyclomatic complexity score for the module; selecting one of a first or second processing element based on the calculated complexity score, the first processing element having a first architecture and the second processing element having a second architecture different from the first architecture, the first and second processing elements forming part of a heterogeneous computer system; running the module on the selected processing element to determine a first run time, and subsequently running the module on the non-selected processing element to determine a second run time; comparing the first and second run time to identify a shortest run time; and identifying a processing element producing a shortest run time as the processing element for executing the computer program code module.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Kevin C. Brown
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Patent number: 10558355Abstract: A computer-implemented a method for authenticating a user includes: displaying, by a computer device, a first user interface on a display; receiving, by the computer device, user input defining a first pattern; displaying, by the computer device, a second pattern on the display, wherein the second pattern is different than the first pattern; comparing, by the computer device, the first pattern to a predefined pattern; and based on the comparing, the computer device performing one of: re-displaying the first user interface when the first pattern does not match the predefined pattern; and displaying a second user interface when the first pattern does match the predefined pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Chris R. Bean, Stephen R. F. Head, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Patent number: 10372516Abstract: A method and system for processing a message of a messaging system. The messaging system includes a messaging engine and a set of messages. A messaging endpoint of each message of the set of messages is associated with a respective container configured to run an associated application. In response to a first message being published to a messaging endpoint of the first message, the container associated with the messaging endpoint of the first message is used to process the message.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Matthew R. Whitehead
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Patent number: 10339713Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs for nesting augmented reality markers within augmented reality overlays to create nested menu options in augmented reality applications are provided. An input image is received from an augmented reality input buffer. The input buffer is a digital representation of information taken from a camera. An output image including an overlay is received from an augmented reality output buffer. The output buffer is scanned for one or more markers, where the markers are associated with the overlay. A first user input is received, indicating a user selection of a first marker. A first marker overlay is displayed. The first marker overlay corresponds to the first marker.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green, Stephen R. F. Head, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Publication number: 20190034249Abstract: A method and system for processing a message of a messaging system. The messaging system includes a messaging engine and a set of messages. A messaging endpoint of each message of the set of messages is associated with a respective container configured to run an associated application. In response to a first message being published to a messaging endpoint of the first message, the container associated with the messaging endpoint of the first message is used to process the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Chris R. Bean, Matthew R. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20180239882Abstract: A computer-implemented a method for authenticating a user includes: displaying, by a computer device, a first user interface on a display; receiving, by the computer device, user input defining a first pattern; displaying, by the computer device, a second pattern on the display, wherein the second pattern is different than the first pattern; comparing, by the computer device, the first pattern to a predefined pattern; and based on the comparing, the computer device performing one of: re-displaying the first user interface when the first pattern does not match the predefined pattern; and displaying a second user interface when the first pattern does match the predefined pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Chris R. Bean, Stephen R.F. Head, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Publication number: 20180225514Abstract: Identifying objects in an image. An image is received. One or more objects in the image are identified, based on a database of identified objects, and wherein one or more other objects in the image are unidentified based on the database of identified objects. One or more salient objects in the image is identified, based on execution of a saliency algorithm. A generic location for the image is determined, based on the one or more identified salient objects and a database that associates objects with generic locations. One or more of the unidentified objects are identified, based on the determined generic location for the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Nicolas E. Anastassacos, Chris R. Bean, Naresh Krishna Gopikrishnan, Alexander Horsfield, Joe Pavitt, Nicholas Wilkin
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Patent number: 10043238Abstract: A method for managing a content overlay. The method included a processor identifying a first image and a second image from an augmented reality (AR) device. The method further includes identifying a first element of interest within the first image. The method further includes associating a corresponding first AR content overlay for the first element of interest. The method further includes determining one or more differences between the first image and the second image, wherein the second image includes at least the first element of interest. The method further includes modifying a position of at least the first AR content overlay based, at least in part, on the one or more differences between the first image and the second image.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green, Stephen R. F. Head, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Patent number: 10032312Abstract: Proposed is a display control system for an augmented reality, AR, display system, the AR display system comprising a transparent display area adapted to augment an object or scene viewable through the transparent display area by displaying a visual element in the transparent display area. The display control system comprises: a focal point detection unit adapted to determine a point of focus of a user; and a processing unit adapted to determine an offset distance by which the determined point of focus of the user is spaced from the transparent display area, and to generate a control signal for modifying the transparency of the visual element based on the determined offset distance.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith, Joe Pavitt
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Patent number: 10013613Abstract: Identifying objects in an image. An image is received. A plurality of objects in the image are detected. One or more of the detected objects are identified, while one or more detected objects remain unidentified. From the identified detected objects, one or more salient objects are determined. Based on the salient objects, a generic location for the image is determined. Based on the determined generic location for the image, at least one of the unidentified detected objects is identified.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Nicolas E. Anastassacos, Chris R. Bean, Naresh Krishna Gopikrishnan, Alexander Horsfield, Joe Pavitt, Nicholas Wilkin
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Patent number: 9965898Abstract: A system for generating an overlay display comprises an overlay display, a camera and a processor connected to the overlay display and the camera. The overlay display is arranged to overlay an output on a background, the camera is arranged to detect the background, and the processor is arranged to receive a desired color for the output, determine the actual color of the background, and calculate the output color from the desired color and the actual color of the background.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green, Madeleine R. Neil Smith, Joe Pavitt
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Patent number: 9940692Abstract: A method for managing a content overlay. The method included a processor identifying a first image and a second image from an augmented reality (AR) device. The method further includes identifying a first element of interest within the first image. The method further includes associating a corresponding first AR content overlay for the first element of interest. The method further includes determining one or more differences between the first image and the second image, wherein the second image includes at least the first element of interest. The method further includes modifying a position of at least the first AR content overlay based, at least in part, on the one or more differences between the first image and the second image.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green
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Patent number: 9928569Abstract: A method for managing a content overlay. The method included a processor identifying a first image and a second image from an augmented reality (AR) device. The method further includes identifying a first element of interest within the first image. The method further includes associating a corresponding first AR content overlay for the first element of interest. The method further includes determining one or more differences between the first image and the second image, wherein the second image includes at least the first element of interest. The method further includes modifying a position of at least the first AR content overlay based, at least in part, on the one or more differences between the first image and the second image.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chris R. Bean, Sophie D. Green, Stephen R. F. Head, Madeleine R. Neil Smith
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Publication number: 20170278245Abstract: Identifying objects in an image. An image is received. A plurality of objects in the image are detected. One or more of the detected objects are identified, while one or more detected objects remain unidentified. From the identified detected objects, one or more salient objects are determined. Based on the salient objects, a generic location for the image is determined. Based on the determined generic location for the image, at least one of the unidentified detected objects is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Nicolas E. Anastassacos, Chris R. Bean, Naresh Krishna Gopikrishnan, Alexander Horsfield, Joe Pavitt, Nicholas Wilkin
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Publication number: 20170242672Abstract: Method and system are provided for identifying a processing element for executing a computer program code module. The method includes: calculating a cyclomatic complexity score for the module; selecting one of a first or second processing element based on the calculated complexity score, the first processing element having a first architecture and the second processing element having a second architecture different from the first architecture, the first and second processing elements forming part of a heterogeneous computer system; running the module on the selected processing element to determine a first run time, and subsequently running the module on the non-selected processing element to determine a second run time; comparing the first and second run time to identify a shortest run time; and identifying a processing element producing a shortest run time as the processing element for executing the computer program code module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Chris R. BEAN, Kevin C. BROWN