Patents by Inventor Christian Eggenberger-Wang

Christian Eggenberger-Wang 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: 11009361
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, background data of a first user in a group of one or more users is received. Environmental data associated with a first route is received from a first group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with a second route is received from a second group of one or more sensors. It is determined whether to modify the first route into the second route based on the background data and the environmental data associated with the first route and the environmental data associated with the second route, and the determination occurs while the group of one or more users is traversing the first route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Lars M. Jenzer, Craig M. Trim
  • Patent number: 10746559
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, background data of a first user in a group of one or more users is received. Physiometric data of the first user while the group of one or more users is traversing a first route is received from a first group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with the first route is received from a second group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with a second route is received from the second group of one or more sensors. It is determined whether to modify the first route into the second route based on the background data, the physiometric data, and the environmental data associated with the first route and the environmental data associated with the second route, and the determination occurs while the group of one or more users is traversing the first route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Lars M. Jenzer, Craig M. Trim
  • Publication number: 20190107409
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, background data of a first user in a group of one or more users is received. Environmental data associated with a first route is received from a first group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with a second route is received from a second group of one or more sensors. It is determined whether to modify the first route into the second route based on the background data and the environmental data associated with the first route and the environmental data associated with the second route, and the determination occurs while the group of one or more users is traversing the first route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Lars M. Jenzer, Craig M. Trim
  • Publication number: 20180045529
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, background data of a first user in a group of one or more users is received. Physiometric data of the first user while the group of one or more users is traversing a first route is received from a first group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with the first route is received from a second group of one or more sensors. Environmental data associated with a second route is received from the second group of one or more sensors. It is determined whether to modify the first route into the second route based on the background data, the physiometric data, and the environmental data associated with the first route and the environmental data associated with the second route, and the determination occurs while the group of one or more users is traversing the first route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Lars M. Jenzer, Craig M. Trim
  • Patent number: 9191764
    Abstract: Applications for detecting binaural sounds and customizing binaural sounds for users. A system for detecting binaural sounds according to an embodiment includes: an input system for obtaining a left side audio signal and a right side audio signal within an environment; a binaural sound detector for evaluating the left side audio signal and the right side audio signal to determine whether a binaural sound is present; and an alarm system for generating an alert when the binaural sound is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin
  • Patent number: 8644501
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for utilizing a steganographic process to hide data element in a carrier object. A system is disclosed that includes: a pivot object generator that generates a pivot object having a key hidden therein, wherein the key is hidden in the pivot object based on an inputted salt; and a carrier object generator that generates a carrier object having a data element hidden therein using a steganographic hiding system, wherein the steganographic hiding system requires utilization of the key to extract the data element from the carrier object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Marc P. Yvon
  • Publication number: 20130325537
    Abstract: A system (and method) for optimizing utilization of a human resource, including determining an emotional state or a physical state of the human resource, and determining whether the emotional state or the physical state of the human resource corresponds to a task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Juerg Von Kaenel, Andre Zgraggen
  • Publication number: 20130279726
    Abstract: Applications for detecting binaural sounds and customizing binaural sounds for users. A system for detecting binaural sounds according to an embodiment includes: an input system for obtaining a left side audio signal and a right side audio signal within an environment; a binaural sound detector for evaluating the left side audio signal and the right side audio signal to determine whether a binaural sound is present; and an alarm system for generating an alert when the binaural sound is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin
  • Patent number: 8552860
    Abstract: Applications for detecting binaural sounds and customizing binaural sounds for users. A system is disclosed having: an interface for obtaining a plurality of desired responses; a system for generating a binaural recipe, wherein the binaural recipe includes left side audio signals and right side audio signals for inducing the plurality of responses; and an output system for playing the left side audio signals and right side audio signals. A further system is disclosed for detecting binaural sounds, including: an input system for obtaining a left side audio signal and a right side audio signal within an environment; a binaural sound detector for evaluating the left side audio signal and the right side audio signal to determine whether a binaural sound is present; and an alarm system for generating an alert when the binaural sound is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin
  • Patent number: 8533005
    Abstract: A system (and method) for optimizing utilization of a human resource, including determining an emotional state or a physical state of the human resource, and determining whether the emotional state or the physical state of the human resource corresponds to a task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Jueng von Kaenel, Andre Zgraggen
  • Publication number: 20120155634
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for utilizing a steganographic process to hide data element in a carrier object. A system is disclosed that includes: a pivot object generator that generates a pivot object having a key hidden therein, wherein the key is hidden in the pivot object based on an inputted salt; and a carrier object generator that generates a carrier object having a data element hidden therein using a steganographic hiding system, wherein the steganographic hiding system requires utilization of the key to extract the data element from the carrier object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Marc P. Yvon
  • Publication number: 20120112909
    Abstract: Applications for detecting binaural sounds and customizing binaural sounds for users. A system is disclosed having: an interface for obtaining a plurality of desired responses; a system for generating a binaural recipe, wherein the binaural recipe includes left side audio signals and right side audio signals for inducing the plurality of responses; and an output system for playing the left side audio signals and right side audio signals. A further system is disclosed for detecting binaural sounds, including: an input system for obtaining a left side audio signal and a right side audio signal within an environment; a binaural sound detector for evaluating the left side audio signal and the right side audio signal to determine whether a binaural sound is present; and an alarm system for generating an alert when the binaural sound is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin
  • Publication number: 20120078808
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing an enterprise grid to model the wellbeing of an enterprise. The system includes a system for creating models to form the enterprise grid, wherein a set of entity models are utilized to model entities within the enterprise and a set of organizational models are utilized to model organizational aspects of the enterprise, and wherein at least one class of entity models are utilized to model humans; a system for training models; a system for receiving an input from an entity within the enterprise and forwarding the input into an associated entity model; and a system for connecting models such that an output of a source model is only directed to a target model either at a same hierarchical level or at a parent level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Andreas J. Schindler, Karina Zwolak
  • Publication number: 20080201167
    Abstract: A system (and method) for optimizing utilization of a human resource, including determining an emotional state or a physical state of the human resource, and determining whether the emotional state or the physical state of the human resource corresponds to a task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Eggenberger-Wang, Peter K. Malkin, Jueng von Kaenel, Andre Zgraggen