Patents by Inventor David A. Chynoweth

David A. Chynoweth 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: 20180107358
    Abstract: A method for providing a cohesive user experience when using multiple displays includes displaying a first graphical element on a first display screen, and a second graphical element on a second display screen. The method enables a user to move at least one of the first and second graphical elements until the first and second graphical elements are substantially aligned with one another across the first and second display screens. The method further enables the user to resize at least one of the first and second graphical elements until the first and second graphical elements are scaled similarly on the first and second display screens. The method automatically adjusts a relative understood position of the first and second display screens and scales graphical objects displayed across the first and second display screens. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian M. Chodakowski, David A. Chynoweth, Joshua E. Vines
  • Patent number: 9627333
    Abstract: An integrated circuit has a set of circuit components. The set of circuit components enables the circuit to execute an action. The integrated circuit has a structural weakness. In response to undergoing a mechanical force, the structural weakness will cause the integrated circuit to undergo a structural failure. A human is able to provide the mechanical force without the use of tools. The structural failure will alter one or more circuit components of the set of circuit components. The alteration will result in the set of circuit components no longer enabling the integrated circuit to execute the action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sebastian M. Chodakowski, David A. Chynoweth, Joshua E. Vines