Patents by Inventor David D. Chudy

David D. Chudy 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: 11720172
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication to open a text object; identifying, based upon analysis of context data associated with the text object, at least one article of key information contained within the text object; ascertaining, using a camera sensor, an aspect of user gaze within the text object; determining, based on the identified at least one article of key information and the ascertained aspect of user gaze, a degree to which a user is apprised of the at least one article of key information contained within the text object; and providing, based on the determining, a visual indication of the degree to which the user is apprised of the at least one article of key information. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: James G McLean, David D Chudy, Kenneth J Born, Cuong Thai
  • Publication number: 20230195218
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication to open a text object; identifying, based upon analysis of context data associated with the text object, at least one article of key information contained within the text object; ascertaining, using a camera sensor, an aspect of user gaze within the text object; determining, based on the identified at least one article of key information and the ascertained aspect of user gaze, a degree to which a user is apprised of the at least one article of key information contained within the text object; and providing, based on the determining, a visual indication of the degree to which the user is apprised of the at least one article of key information. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: James G McLean, David D Chudy, Kenneth J Born, Cuong Thai
  • Publication number: 20170288956
    Abstract: A mobile communication device is used to assign a configuration to a designated compute node by wirelessly transmitting a configuration identifier to the designated compute node. The designated compute node receives the configuration identifier and provides the configuration identifier to a management node accessible over a network in order to receive configuration data associated with the configuration identifier. The designated compute node receives the configuration data and applies the configuration data to achieve the assigned configuration. This method may be used to configure a plurality of compute nodes, although each of the compute nodes may assigned the same or different configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Dharmesh Narendra Topiwala
  • Patent number: 9600641
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys is provided. The method includes pooling one or more authorization codes for access by different end users in activating different features of a set of hardware components using FoD. The method also includes responding to an FoD request to activate one of the features by a particular one of the end users by determining whether or not a pre-defined code usage policy permits the particular one of the end users to use a pooled one of the authorization codes and if permitted according to the pre-defined code usage policy, generating an FoD activation key with the pooled one of the authorization codes and activating the one of the features with the FoD activation key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Fred Bower, David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Patent number: 9576113
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys is provided. The method includes pooling one or more authorization codes for access by different end users in activating different features of a set of hardware components using FoD. The method also includes responding to an FoD request to activate one of the features by a particular one of the end users by determining whether or not a pre-defined code usage policy permits the particular one of the end users to use a pooled one of the authorization codes and if permitted according to the pre-defined code usage policy, generating an FoD activation key with the pooled one of the authorization codes and activating the one of the features with the FoD activation key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Fred Bower, David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Patent number: 9515879
    Abstract: Establishing an action list for reconfiguration of a remote hardware system includes: receiving, by an action list generator via a graphical user interface (‘GUI’) presenting a graphical representation of the remote hardware system, a command to record subsequent actions; while recording: receiving, by the action list generator via the GUI, a series of user operations; identifying, for each user operation in the series, an action associated with the user operation; recording, by the action list generator, each identified action in an action list ordered in accordance with the series of user operations; and receiving a command to cease recording of subsequent actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9443221
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for physical location tagging via image recognition of physical components in a data center. The method includes acquiring an image scan of a field of view of a camera at a known location in a data center and matching an image of a device in the image scan to a pre-stored image of a similar device to determine a device type of the device in the image scan. The method also includes transmitting a directive to a known device in inventory of the determined device type to activate a visual indicator disposed on an exterior portion of the known device. Finally, the method includes re-acquiring the image scan to detect an activated visual indicator on the device in the image scan and, in response, mapping the known location in the data center to the known device in inventory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Patent number: 9316884
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include systems for reflective digital light processing (DLP). Embodiments include a light source, a plurality of optically reflective switching devices each having an optically reflective layer in contact with a substrate; a circuit means and power source; controller logic; a projection means; and a display means; wherein each of said plurality of devices is a capable of receiving light from said light source and thereafter reflecting said received light in direct response to a reflective state condition of said each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Slavek P. Aksamit, David D. Chudy, Cristian Medina
  • Patent number: 9092865
    Abstract: Systems and methods for map generation for an environment based on captured images are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes capturing a first image of an environment. The method also includes identifying a reference in the first image. Further, the method includes generating, based on the identified reference, a map of the environment to use for physically orienting a computing device within the environment based on a second image including the reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150195135
    Abstract: Establishing an action list for reconfiguration of a remote hardware system includes: receiving, by an action list generator via a graphical user interface (‘GUI’) presenting a graphical representation of the remote hardware system, a command to record subsequent actions; while recording: receiving, by the action list generator via the GUI, a series of user operations; identifying, for each user operation in the series, an action associated with the user operation; recording, by the action list generator, each identified action in an action list ordered in accordance with the series of user operations; and receiving a command to cease recording of subsequent actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150170095
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for physical location tagging via image recognition of physical components in a data center. The method includes acquiring an image scan of a field of view of a camera at a known location in a data center and matching an image of a device in the image scan to a pre-stored image of a similar device to determine a device type of the device in the image scan. The method also includes transmitting a directive to a known device in inventory of the determined device type to activate a visual indicator disposed on an exterior portion of the known device. Finally, the method includes re-acquiring the image scan to detect an activated visual indicator on the device in the image scan and, in response, mapping the known location in the data center to the known device in inventory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20150169848
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys is provided. The method includes pooling one or more authorization codes for access by different end users in activating different features of a set of hardware components using FoD. The method also includes responding to an FoD request to activate one of the features by a particular one of the end users by determining whether or not a pre-defined code usage policy permits the particular one of the end users to use a pooled one of the authorization codes and if permitted according to the pre-defined code usage policy, generating an FoD activation key with the pooled one of the authorization codes and activating the one of the features with the FoD activation key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Fred Bower, David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20150170443
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for user permissions based control of pooled FoD activation keys is provided. The method includes pooling one or more authorization codes for access by different end users in activating different features of a set of hardware components using FoD. The method also includes responding to an FoD request to activate one of the features by a particular one of the end users by determining whether or not a pre-defined code usage policy permits the particular one of the end users to use a pooled one of the authorization codes and if permitted according to the pre-defined code usage policy, generating an FoD activation key with the pooled one of the authorization codes and activating the one of the features with the FoD activation key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Fred Bower, David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20150049905
    Abstract: Systems and methods for map generation for an environment based on captured images are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes capturing a first image of an environment. The method also includes identifying a reference in the first image. Further, the method includes generating, based on the identified reference, a map of the environment to use for physically orienting a computing device within the environment based on a second image including the reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, James G. McLean, Cristian Medina, Michael T. Shelton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140368898
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include systems for reflective digital light processing (DLP). Embodiments include a light source, a plurality of optically reflective switching devices each having an optically reflective layer in contact with a substrate; a circuit means and power source; controller logic; a projection means; and a display means; wherein each of said plurality of devices is a capable of receiving light from said light source and thereafter reflecting said received light in direct response to a reflective state condition of said each device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: SLAVEK P. AKSAMIT, DAVID D. CHUDY, CRISTIAN MEDINA
  • Patent number: 8830555
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include systems for reflective digital light processing (DLP). Embodiments include a light source, a plurality of optically reflective switching devices each having an optically reflective layer in contact with a substrate; a circuit means and power source; controller logic; a projection means; and a display means; wherein each of said plurality of devices is a capable of receiving light from said light source and thereafter reflecting said received light in direct response to a reflective state condition of said each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Slavek P. Aksamit, David D. Chudy, Cristian Medina
  • Publication number: 20120019573
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include systems for reflective digital light processing (DLP). Embodiments include a light source, a plurality of optically reflective switching devices each having an optically reflective layer in contact with a substrate; a circuit means and power source; controller logic; a projection means; and a display means; wherein each of said plurality of devices is a capable of receiving light from said light source and thereafter reflecting said received light in direct response to a reflective state condition of said each device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Slavek P. Aksamit, David D. Chudy, Cristian Medina
  • Patent number: 8004740
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a device and system for providing reflective electrochromic switching devices having an optically reflective layer with at least one electrochromic material, a substrate, and an excitation means and controller for transmitting received light in association with transmissivity of the reflective layer at a predetermined time. The devices may be used in an array or system format to provide improved display resolutions in a manner where the devices are fixedly mounted in relation to an emitting light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Slavek P. Aksamit, David D. Chudy
  • Patent number: 7770048
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a device and a counter system coupled thereto. The counter system provides an indication of a number of times the device is inserted into a slot. Through the use of the device disclosed above, a history and a number of insertions of a particular device within a system can be known and therefore it can be determined if the integrity of the device is threatened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Slavek P. Aksamit, David D. Chudy, Cristian Medina
  • Publication number: 20100162410
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for protecting digital content through visual proxy transparency control. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for digital content access control for multi-party rights management can be provided. The method can include creating a transparent overlay window over a target window, identifying permissions associated with digital rights management (DRM) protected content rendered in the target window, intercepting in the transparent overlay window a user interface event for a portion of the target window displaying the DRM protected content, and quashing the user interface event if permissions associated with the DRM protected content do not allow access to the DRM protected content, but otherwise passing the event to an event handler for the target window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David D. Chudy, Michael G. Lisanke, Cristian Medina, William G. Pagan