Patents by Inventor Christopher Blackburn

Christopher Blackburn 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).

  • Publication number: 20250200224
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for data stream auditing, notification, compliance monitoring, and transformation are described herein. A data stream may be subscribed to and data may be collected from the data stream. The data may be collected by polling the data stream at a polling frequency. Sensitive data may be identified in the collected data as an audit event. Audit event data may be generated. The audit event data may be stored in an audit results data structure. A notification of the audit event may be transmitted to an owner of the data stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn, Christina Marie Delia
  • Patent number: 12200874
    Abstract: A pressurizing device includes a pressurizing plate having a first pressurizing plate surface and a second pressurizing plate surface opposite to each other. The first pressurizing plate surface presses an electronic element located on a first circuit board surface of a circuit board. The pressurizing device includes a plurality of peripheral pressurizing units applying pressure to a peripheral region of the second pressurizing plate surface and a plurality of central pressurizing units applying pressure to a central region of the second pressurizing plate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20240422146
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for device connectivity-based authentication. An example method includes receiving, from a first device, an authorization request associated with a first action. The example method also includes receiving a current connectivity dataset from the first device which indicates one or more devices detected by the first device to be in communication with the first device. The example method also includes comparing the current connectivity dataset with a reference connectivity dataset. The example method also includes determining, based on the comparison, whether the current connectivity dataset and the reference connectivity dataset satisfy a predefined similarity threshold. The example method also includes authorizing, in an instance in which the current connectivity dataset and the reference connectivity dataset satisfy the predefined similarity threshold, the first device to perform the first action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Shuvam Sengupta, Justin Christopher Blackburn, Ashutosh Verma, Rameshchandra Bhaskar Ketharaju
  • Publication number: 20240347939
    Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a circuit board, a connector module, and a fixing assembly. The connector module includes a module housing and connection members at least partially accommodated therein. An engagement structure is formed on the module housing. The fixing assembly is adapted to be engaged with the engagement structure to secure the connector module to the circuit board, such that the connection members are electrically connected to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicants: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH, Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Joshua Tyler Sechrist, Christopher Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20240064905
    Abstract: A pressure-exerting device includes a first pressure-exerting unit adapted to press an electronic element on a circuit board. The first pressure-exerting unit has a pressure-exerting member defining a central opening sized to at least partially surround the electronic element, and a pressing elastic sheet arranged at an edge of the central opening of the pressure-exerting member and adapted to press the electronic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicants: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH, Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Tingting Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240028922
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for computing cluster configuration standardization are described herein. Configuration data obtained for a plurality of computing systems may be evaluated. A first computing cluster may be identified based on first configuration data for a first set of computing systems. A second computing cluster may be identified based on second configuration data for a second set of computing systems. A score may be calculated for the second computing cluster based on an evaluation of the second configuration data using the first configuration data. The second computing cluster may be associated with the first computing cluster based on the score. A standard configuration may be selected to be applied to the first set of computing systems and the second set of computing systems using the first configuration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn, William H. Beatty
  • Patent number: 11799723
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for computing infrastructure standards assay are described herein. A set of existing configurations may be obtained of an existing software application executing on a set of computing systems operating in the computing infrastructure. The set of existing configurations may be evaluated using artificial intelligence to identify the standard configuration. The standard configuration may include a set of configuration options that appear most often in the set of existing configurations. A score may be generated for each existing configuration of the set of existing configurations based on deviation between the existing configuration and the standard configuration. A notification may be transmitted to an administrator based on the score. The notification may include an indication of options of the standard configuration that differ from options of the existing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11755928
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for computing cluster configuration standardization are described herein. Configuration data obtained for a plurality of computing systems may be evaluated. A first computing cluster may be identified based on first configuration data for a first set of computing systems. A second computing cluster may be identified based on second configuration data for a second set of computing systems. A score may be calculated for the second computing cluster based on an evaluation of the second configuration data using the first configuration data. The second computing cluster may be associated with the first computing cluster based on the score. A standard configuration may be selected to be applied to the first set of computing systems and the second set of computing systems using the first configuration data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn, William H. Beatty
  • Patent number: 11687349
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for interconnection discovery for automated standards assay are described herein. Configuration data may be obtained for a set of computing systems operating in the computing environment. The configuration data may be evaluated to identify a first application executing on a first computing system of the set of computing systems. First computing system configuration data may be obtained for the first computing system. The first computing system configuration data may be evaluated to identify a dependency of the first application. The dependency may be added to a first application dependency profile for the first application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20230090091
    Abstract: A pressurizing device includes a pressurizing plate having a first pressurizing plate surface and a second pressurizing plate surface opposite to each other. The first pressurizing plate surface presses an electronic element located on a first circuit board surface of a circuit board. The pressurizing device includes a plurality of peripheral pressurizing units applying pressure to a peripheral region of the second pressurizing plate surface and a plurality of central pressurizing units applying pressure to a central region of the second pressurizing plate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicants: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Services GmbH
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11586450
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for automated standards-based computing system reconfiguration are described herein. An existing configuration may be obtained of a first computing system operating in a first computing environment. A second computing system in a second computing environment may be identified that provides a function of the first computing system using the existing configuration. A second computing system existing configuration of the second computing system may be evaluated to identify a set of configuration deviations. A notification may be transmitted to a computing device of an administrator of the second computing system. The notification may include an indication of the set of configuration deviations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11502905
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for computing infrastructure standards assay are described herein. A set of existing configurations may be obtained of an existing software application executing on a set of computing systems operating in the computing infrastructure. The set of existing configurations may be evaluated using artificial intelligence to identify the standard configuration. The standard configuration may include a set of configuration options that appear most often in the set of existing configurations. A score may be generated for each existing configuration of the set of existing configurations based on deviation between the existing configuration and the standard configuration. A notification may be transmitted to an administrator based on the score. The notification may include an indication of options of the standard configuration that differ from options of the existing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11442745
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for interconnection discovery for automated standards assay are described herein. Configuration data may be obtained for a set of computing systems operating in the computing environment. The configuration data may be evaluated to identify a first application executing on a first computing system of the set of computing systems. First computing system configuration data may be obtained for the first computing system. The first computing system configuration data may be evaluated to identify a dependency of the first application. The dependency may be added to a first application dependency profile for the for first application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11237847
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for automated standards-based computing system reconfiguration are described herein. An existing configuration may be obtained of a first computing system operating in a first computing environment. A second computing system in a second computing environment may be identified that provides a function of the first computing system using the existing configuration. A second computing system existing configuration of the second computing system may be evaluated to identify a set of configuration deviations. A notification may be transmitted to a computing device of an administrator of the second computing system. The notification may include an indication of the set of configuration deviations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jeremy Daniel Blackburn, Jacob Tyler Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11165643
    Abstract: Automatic detection and remediation of a noncompliant configuration of an information handling system is disclosed. A determination is made whether a triggering event has occurred that has a potential for degrading compliance of the information handling system. In response to determining that the triggering event has occurred, a configuration scan of the hardware and software of the information handling system is performed to obtain current configuration information. The current configuration information is compared to baseline configuration information that was obtained in response to a previous triggering event. Subsequently, a determination is made as to whether any changes determined in the current configuration information are non-compliant based on a comparison to compliance status information. One or more compliance remediation operations are invoked in response to determining that at least one change is non-compliant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jacob Blackburn, Lorie Royal, Shawn Kelly
  • Patent number: 11100460
    Abstract: A system for replenishing a pick face includes a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) that traverses an aisle of a warehouse and monitors a replenishment position of each pick location of a pick face. The SRM transmits a message to the system indicating which ones of the replenishment positions are empty. The SRM delivers a replenishment load to a pick location that is indicated as empty in the message. Each pick location includes a flow lane configured to direct the motion of package loads sliding down to a picking position of the pick face. The flow lane includes a lever arm assembly that constrains and brakes the motion of package loads sliding down the flow lane. A bar stop of the lever arm assembly constrains a replenishment load, while a retainer bar of the lever arm assembly constrains a forward load. The replenishment load is behind the forward load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Dematic Corp.
    Inventors: Criston S. Stevens, Christopher Blackburn, Paul K. Gines, Max Weston
  • Patent number: 10855536
    Abstract: A method, enterprise information handling system (IHS), and a computer-readable storage medium provide for mitigating a noncompliant configuration of an IHS. A determination is made whether a triggering event has occurred that has a potential for degrading compliance of the enterprise IHS. In response to determining that the triggering event has occurred, a controller performs a configuration scan of the hardware and software of the enterprise IHS to obtain current configuration information. The controller determines changes in the current configuration information based on a comparison of the current configuration information with baseline configuration information that was obtained in response to a previous triggering event. A determination is made whether any changes determined in the current configuration information are non-compliant based on a comparison to compliance status information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Justin Christopher Blackburn, Jacob Blackburn, Lorie Royal, Shawn Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190303844
    Abstract: A system for replenishing a pick face includes a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) that traverses an aisle of a warehouse and monitors a replenishment position of each pick location of a pick face. The SRM transmits a message to the system indicating which ones of the replenishment positions are empty. The SRM delivers a replenishment load to a pick location that is indicated as empty in the message. Each pick location includes a flow lane configured to direct the motion of package loads sliding down to a picking position of the pick face. The flow lane includes a lever arm assembly that constrains and brakes the motion of package loads sliding down the flow lane. A bar stop of the lever arm assembly constrains a replenishment load, while a retainer bar of the lever arm assembly constrains a forward load. The replenishment load is behind the forward load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Criston S. Stevens, Christopher Blackburn, Paul K. Gines, Max Weston
  • Publication number: 20180092697
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving, dispensing, and regulating controlled substances is provided. Furthermore, the apparatus may comprise a portable, handheld container which is tamper-resistant and can withstand severe physical manipulation. The apparatus may only permit the dispensing of medication according to a prescribed schedule and dosage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9870450
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving, dispensing, and regulating controlled substances is provided. Furthermore the apparatus may comprise a portable, handheld container which is tamper-resistant and can withstand severe physical manipulation. The apparatus may only permit the dispensing of medication according to a prescribed schedule and dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Zolo Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Blackburn