Patents by Inventor Christina A. Lara

Christina A. Lara 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: 11895087
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes identifying a node within a clustered system, determining a role of the node, based on one or more characteristics of the node, and setting one or more firewall parameters for the node within the clustered system, based on the role of the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Monica J. Lemay, Todd Tosseth, Jacob M. Tick, Christina Lara
  • Patent number: 11650975
    Abstract: Online file system consistency check for container data on a clustered file system is provided via identifying inodes (index nodes) of a group of files in a clustered file system based on a cyber-resiliency for the clustered file system; grouping the inodes based on a buffer size allocated to a FSCK (File System Consistency Check) operation; passing the inodes of to the FSCK operation in a single iteration when a total size of the inodes is less than the buffer size; or when the total size of the inodes is greater than the buffer size, identifying inodes that belong to a first container and that belong to a second container; passing the inodes that belong to the first container to the FSCK operation in a first iteration; and passing, after the first iteration completes, the inodes that belong to the second container to the FSCK operation in a second iteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Asmahan Ali, Christina Lara, Abhishek Jain, Sasikanth Eda
  • Publication number: 20220391353
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes: receiving, at a clustered filesystem from a formatted filesystem, a request to perform a data integrity check for a portion of data. A determination is made as to whether the request includes a filesystem type of the portion of data, and in response to determining that the request includes a filesystem type of the portion of data, another determination is made as to whether the clustered filesystem supports the data integrity check for the filesystem type. In response to determining the clustered filesystem supports the data integrity check, another determination is made as to whether the portion of data is currently available. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method includes causing the data integrity check to be performed in response to determining that the portion of data is currently available. Results of performing the data integrity check are also sent to the formatted filesystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Asmahan Ali, Christina Lara, Sasikanth Eda, Abhishek Jain, Sanjay Vipin Gandhi
  • Publication number: 20220188289
    Abstract: Online file system consistency check for container data on a clustered file system is provided via identifying inodes (index nodes) of a group of files in a clustered file system based on a cyber-resiliency for the clustered file system; grouping the inodes based on a buffer size allocated to a FSCK (File System Consistency Check) operation; passing the inodes of to the FSCK operation in a single iteration when a total size of the inodes is less than the buffer size; or when the total size of the inodes is greater than the buffer size, identifying inodes that belong to a first container and that belong to a second container; passing the inodes that belong to the first container to the FSCK operation in a first iteration; and passing, after the first iteration completes, the inodes that belong to the second container to the FSCK operation in a second iteration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Asmahan ALI, Christina LARA, Abhishek JAIN, Sasikanth EDA
  • Patent number: 11141099
    Abstract: Various embodiments for providing remote delivery and monitoring of health care are provided. In one embodiment, a portable apparatus for orthopedic monitoring of a patient is provided and comprises: a housing adapted for one of positioning adjacent to and positioning within an orthopedic cast; a diagnostic biomedical device integrated into the housing, wherein the diagnostic biomedical device is adapted for obtaining an orthopedic image of a portion of the patient treated with the orthopedic cast; and a wireless communications interface coupled to the diagnostic biomedical device, wherein the wireless communications interface is adapted to upload the orthopedic image to a remote server to be viewed by a medical professional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Copeland, Mark S. Fleming, Christina A. Lara, Calline K. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 11093320
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques for diagnostic analysis in computational systems. The techniques including a method comprising receiving error documentation related to a system having a plurality of hardware components and a plurality of software components, where the error documentation is received from a user device associated with a user profile having permissions. The method further comprises generating a diagnostic plan including a diagnostic tool based on the error documentation. The method further comprises implementing the diagnostic tool on at least one component selected from a group consisting of: the plurality of hardware components, and the plurality of software components. The method further comprises receiving censored diagnostic output in response to implementing the diagnostic tool, where the censored diagnostic output is censored according to the defined permissions of the user profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Reed, Becky Enderle, Theresa Mary Brown, Christina Lara, Rubi Roxana Ballesteros
  • Publication number: 20210049063
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques for diagnostic analysis in computational systems. The techniques including a method comprising receiving error documentation related to a system having a plurality of hardware components and a plurality of software components, where the error documentation is received from a user device associated with a user profile having permissions. The method further comprises generating a diagnostic plan including a diagnostic tool based on the error documentation. The method further comprises implementing the diagnostic tool on at least one component selected from a group consisting of: the plurality of hardware components, and the plurality of software components. The method further comprises receiving censored diagnostic output in response to implementing the diagnostic tool, where the censored diagnostic output is censored according to the defined permissions of the user profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: David C. Reed, Becky Enderle, Theresa Mary Brown, Christina Lara, Rubi Roxana Ballesteros
  • Patent number: 10902120
    Abstract: In one embodiment of file integrity preservation in accordance with the present description, a file is subdivided into a plurality of subfiles, and a write update originally targeted for a portion of that file contained within one of the subfiles, is instead directed to a temporary copy subfile. As a consequence, the temporary copy subfile which is updated with the write data, may be scanned for viruses or other malware separately from the original file and its corresponding original subfile. If the temporary copy subfile passes the scanning test, the originally targeted file may be updated with the updated contents of the clean temporary copy subfile. Conversely, in the event that the write update introduced malicious software to the temporary copy subfile, the original file and its corresponding original subfile remain uncontaminated by the write update. Other aspects are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Juan A. Coronado, Sara M. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 10813582
    Abstract: An automated medical apparatus for providing medical care in remote areas to a patient is provided. The apparatus includes a container having corrugated steel enclosure on all sides and transportable using a standardized commercial shipping mechanism, the container having a door with a handle and lock mechanism for secure entry and secure accommodation of the patient for treatment. The container has integrated into an inner ceiling side of the container, a plurality of automated dispensers, the dispensers configured for dispensing sterilization material upon determining by the apparatus that the door has been opened and closed, a first time and a second time respectively, such that the patient is assumed to have completed the treatment and exited the container. Further, the apparatus includes a power management device, a processor, a medical device interface, and a patient interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Fleming, Christina Lara, Michael P. Copeland, Calline K. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20200067879
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes identifying a node within a clustered system, determining a role of the node, based on one or more characteristics of the node, and setting one or more firewall parameters for the node within the clustered system, based on the role of the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Monica J. Lemay, Todd Tosseth, Jacob M. Tick, Christina Lara
  • Patent number: 10204021
    Abstract: A primary storage controller determines that a quarantined area of the primary storage controller cannot be repaired, wherein the quarantined area is infected with a virus. A query is sent to a secondary storage controller to determine whether the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus in an area of the secondary storage controller corresponding to the quarantined area of the primary storage controller. In response to receiving a notification that the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus, the primary storage controller is repaired to remove the virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sara M. Coronado, Juan A. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 9999385
    Abstract: Various embodiments for providing remote delivery and monitoring of health care are provided. In one embodiment, a portable apparatus is provided for dermatological monitoring, comprising a housing and an imaging device integrated into the housing. The imaging device obtains a digital, high-resolution, dermatological image of a patient and a processor device integrated into the housing applies an anti-motion algorithm to the dermatological image to enhance image quality. A wireless communications interface is additionally integrated into the housing and coupled to the processor device, to upload the dermatological image to a remote server to be viewed by a medical professional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Copeland, Mark S. Fleming, Christina A. Lara, Calline K. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20180103893
    Abstract: An automated medical apparatus for providing medical care in remote areas to a patient is provided. The apparatus includes a container having corrugated steel enclosure on all sides and transportable using a standardized commercial shipping mechanism, the container having a door with a handle and lock mechanism for secure entry and secure accommodation of the patient for treatment. The container has integrated into an inner ceiling side of the container, a plurality of automated dispensers, the dispensers configured for dispensing sterilization material upon determining by the apparatus that the door has been opened and closed, a first time and a second time respectively, such that the patient is assumed to have completed the treatment and exited the container. Further, the apparatus includes a power management device, a processor, a medical device interface, and a patient interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark FLEMING, Christina LARA, Michael P. COPELAND, Calline K. SANCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20180089039
    Abstract: A primary storage controller determines that a quarantined area of the primary storage controller cannot be repaired, wherein the quarantined area is infected with a virus. A query is sent to a secondary storage controller to determine whether the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus in an area of the secondary storage controller corresponding to the quarantined area of the primary storage controller. In response to receiving a notification that the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus, the primary storage controller is repaired to remove the virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Sara M. Coronado, Juan A. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20180053238
    Abstract: A computer analytically recommends a softline good (SG) for purchase that is congruent with a SG profile of a preexisting SG and that is congruent with a user (UX) profile of the user of the computer. The computer determines the SG profile of the preexisting SG with background data associated with the preexisting SG obtained via a code associated with the SG and may determine additional background data associated with the SG from another computer, such as a computer of the SG manufacturer, computer of the retailer, or computer of another supply chain entity via a network. The computer determines the user profile with background data associated with an external I/O device external to the computer. The computer analytically recommends the SG for purchase if an electronic document of the SG contains data metrics similar to data metrics of the SG profile of the existing SG and similar to data metrics of the UX profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Tara Astigarraga, Nada Santiago, Christina A. Lara, Maria R. Ward
  • Patent number: 9898374
    Abstract: A primary storage controller determines that a quarantined area of the primary storage controller cannot be repaired, wherein the quarantined area is infected with a virus. A query is sent to a secondary storage controller to determine whether the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus in an area of the secondary storage controller corresponding to the quarantined area of the primary storage controller. In response to receiving a notification that the secondary storage controller has data that is free of virus, the primary storage controller is repaired to remove the virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Juan A. Coronado, Sara M. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 9858418
    Abstract: A method to reduce delays associated with restoring quarantined files is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes maintaining, for a file, a “current” pointer pointing to a current copy of the file and a “backup” pointer pointing to a virus-free backup copy of the file. The method receives an I/O request (a read or write request) to access the file. In response to receiving the I/O request, the method scans the current copy of the file for viruses. In the event a virus is discovered in the current copy, the method modifies the “current” pointer to point to the backup copy. This causes the backup copy to become the new current copy. The method then executes the I/O request with respect to the new current copy. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Juan A. Coronado, Sara M. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 9836604
    Abstract: In one embodiment of file integrity preservation in accordance with the present description, a file is subdivided into a plurality of subfiles, and a write update originally targeted for a portion of that file contained within one of the subfiles, is instead directed to a temporary copy subfile. As a consequence, the temporary copy subfile which is updated with the write data, may be scanned for viruses or other malware separately from the original file and its corresponding original subfile. If the temporary copy subfile passes the scanning test, the originally targeted file may be updated with the updated contents of the clean temporary copy subfile. Conversely, in the event that the write update introduced malicious software to the temporary copy subfile, the original file and its corresponding original subfile remain uncontaminated by the write update. Other aspects are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Juan A. Coronado, Sara M. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20170337570
    Abstract: A computer analytically determines market acceptance of a softline good (SG) to assist a user whether he or she should retain the SG. The computer determines background data associated with the SG from a code upon the SG and may determine additional background data associated with the SG from another computer, such as a computer of a SG supply chain entity, via a network. The computer analytically determines a market acceptance curve of the SG and compares the analytically determined market acceptance curve with the user's predetermined market acceptance threshold. If the market acceptance of the SG is congruent with the user's predetermined market acceptance threshold, the computer recommends for the user to retain the SG and if the market acceptance of the SG is not congruent with the user's predetermined market acceptance threshold, the computer recommends for the user to not retain the SG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Tara Astigarraga, Nada Santiago, Christina A. Lara, Maria R. Ward
  • Publication number: 20170316208
    Abstract: In one embodiment of file integrity preservation in accordance with the present description, a file is subdivided into a plurality of subfiles, and a write update originally targeted for a portion of that file contained within one of the subfiles, is instead directed to a temporary copy subfile. As a consequence, the temporary copy subfile which is updated with the write data, may be scanned for viruses or other malware separately from the original file and its corresponding original subfile. If the temporary copy subfile passes the scanning test, the originally targeted file may be updated with the updated contents of the clean temporary copy subfile. Conversely, in the event that the write update introduced malicious software to the temporary copy subfile, the original file and its corresponding original subfile remain uncontaminated by the write update. Other aspects are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Juan A. Coronado, Sara M. Coronado, Christina A. Lara, Lisa R. Martinez