Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Bush

Christopher L. Bush 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: 11972411
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing contactless transactions. A first tap is performed when a system is placed within a predetermined proximity to a payment terminal. A first select command including an AID corresponding to a first application is received from the payment terminal. A first response based on the first select command is transmitted to the payment terminal. A data request including information indicating supported data types is received from the payment terminal. A second response based on the data request and including transaction data is transmitted to the payment terminal. The transaction data includes at least a portion of commerce data stored in the at least one memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Larry L. Bush, Christopher J. Tomczak
  • Patent number: 8935633
    Abstract: A meeting controller provides controlled access to the use of an electronic device by sending a meeting request to at least one invitee, wherein the meeting request specifies access rights to use only at least one particular feature of multiple features of an electronic device accessible to the invitee during a scheduled time for the meeting. In response to the invitee accepting the meeting request, the electronic device is automatically configured to only provide access to the at least one particular feature allowed in the access rights specified in the accepted meeting request and during the scheduled time for the meeting, the invitee is only allowed use of the particular feature of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Didier Garcia, Joshua F. Nedelka, Mark Rutenburg
  • Patent number: 8713523
    Abstract: A version control system includes a mechanism for a learning roadmap based on information available from a source repository. More particularly, the mechanism generates an easily understandable timeline of a project and a directory of developers based on information available in the version control system that contains the source content of a project. The timeline for the project may be tied to the directory of developers. Under each date in the timeline, a list of developers and their roles and commits may be listed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Lik Cheung
  • Patent number: 8458657
    Abstract: A version control system includes a mechanism for a learning roadmap based on information available from a source repository. More particularly, the mechanism generates an easily understandable timeline of a project and a directory of developers based on information available in the version control system that contains the source content of a project. The timeline for the project may be tied to the directory of developers. Under each date in the timeline, a list of developers and their roles and commits may be listed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Lik Cheung
  • Publication number: 20120174066
    Abstract: A version control system includes a mechanism for a learning roadmap based on information available from a source repository. More particularly, the mechanism generates an easily understandable timeline of a project and a directory of developers based on information available in the version control system that contains the source content of a project. The timeline for the project may be tied to the directory of developers. Under each date in the timeline, a list of developers and their roles and commits may be listed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Lik Cheung
  • Publication number: 20100325613
    Abstract: A version control system includes a mechanism for a learning roadmap based on information available from a source repository. More particularly, the mechanism generates an easily understandable timeline of a project and a directory of developers based on information available in the version control system that contains the source content of a project. The timeline for the project may be tied to the directory of developers. Under each date in the timeline, a list of developers and their roles and commits may be listed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Lik Cheung
  • Publication number: 20100146438
    Abstract: A meeting controller provides controlled access to the use of an electronic device by sending a meeting request to at least one invitee, wherein the meeting request specifies access rights to use only at least one particular feature of multiple features of an electronic device accessible to the invitee during a scheduled time for the meeting. In response to the invitee accepting the meeting request, the electronic device is automatically configured to only provide access to the at least one particular feature allowed in the access rights specified in the accepted meeting request and during the scheduled time for the meeting, the invitee is only allowed use of the particular feature of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Didier Garcia, Joshua F. Nedelka, Mark Rutenburg
  • Publication number: 20100146499
    Abstract: A meeting manager specifies controlled access to the use of an electronic device by sending a meeting request to at least one invitee, wherein the meeting request specifies access rights to control use during the meeting of least one feature of a plurality of features of at least one electronic device associated with the at least one invitee. The meeting manager requires the at least one invitee accept the access rights specified in the meeting request for controlling use at the at least one electronic device in order for the invitee to accept the meeting request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Didier Garcia, Joshua F. Nedelka, Mark Rutenburg
  • Publication number: 20090210351
    Abstract: A system and method for minimizing redundant events/meetings is provided. With the system and method, when a meeting request is made, a search of meetings currently in place for the participants involved in the meeting is performed to find potential matches and patterns between them. If a potential match is found, a notification is sent to request that participants join in on a matching currently existing meeting. If that request is declined, a meeting time close to the found meeting is recommended so that preparation time is minimized for these meetings as the preparation has already been completed for the previous meeting. Not only will this maximize the amount of work time people have, it will increase the size of the community that is present within meetings. This will allow for larger collaboration between different, potentially unrelated, parties interested in the meeting topic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Didier L. Garcia, Joshua F. Nedelka, Mark Rutenburg
  • Patent number: D315050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bush, Linda S. Hollis