Patents by Inventor DAVID KAGUMA

DAVID KAGUMA 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).

  • Automated granting of access to networks and services for pre-paid devices
    Patent number: 10505945
    Abstract: Herein are methods and systems for automated assessment of user devices and associated data, and granting access to wireless networks based on the assessment. For example, the systems and methods assess a user request for access to a wireless network at an access point, and automatically determine the type of access to be granted based on at least a loyalty score associated with the user. The automatic assessment can be used to encourage customer loyalty as well as to manage limited network resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Kaguma, Juliet K. Mutahi, Skyler D. Speakman, Komminist Weldemariam
  • Automated granting of access to networks and services for pre-paid devices
    Patent number: 10505944
    Abstract: Herein are methods and systems for automated assessment of user devices and associated data, and granting access to wireless networks based on the assessment. For example, the systems and methods assess a user request for access to a wireless network at an access point, and automatically determine the type of access to be granted based on at least a loyalty score associated with the user. The automatic assessment can be used to encourage customer loyalty as well as to manage limited network resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Kaguma, Juliet K. Mutahi, Skyler D. Speakman, Komminist Weldemariam
  • System and method for controlling ride comfort in a vehicle
    Patent number: 10254122
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed methods and systems for automated route analysis and recommendation of preferred routes. Recommended routes may be vehicle specific, and custom-selected based on historical data and weighting factors such as road roughness and traversal time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, David Kaguma, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott, John Mbari Wamburu
  • AUTOMATED GRANTING OF ACCESS TO NETWORKS AND SERVICES FOR PRE-PAID DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180351964
    Abstract: Herein are methods and systems for automated assessment of user devices and associated data, and granting access to wireless networks based on the assessment. For example, the systems and methods assess a user request for access to a wireless network at an access point, and automatically determine the type of access to be granted based on at least a loyalty score associated with the user. The automatic assessment can be used to encourage customer loyalty as well as to manage limited network resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: DAVID KAGUMA, JULIET K. MUTAHI, SKYLER D. SPEAKMAN, KOMMINIST WELDEMARIAM
  • AUTOMATED GRANTING OF ACCESS TO NETWORKS AND SERVICES FOR PRE-PAID DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180351963
    Abstract: Herein are methods and systems for automated assessment of user devices and associated data, and granting access to wireless networks based on the assessment. For example, the systems and methods assess a user request for access to a wireless network at an access point, and automatically determine the type of access to be granted based on at least a loyalty score associated with the user. The automatic assessment can be used to encourage customer loyalty as well as to manage limited network resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: DAVID KAGUMA, JULIET K. MUTAHI, SKYLER D. SPEAKMAN, KOMMINIST WELDEMARIAM
  • System and Method for Controlling Ride Comfort in a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20180038705
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed methods and systems for automated route analysis and recommendation of preferred routes. Recommended routes may be vehicle specific, and custom-selected based on historical data and weighting factors such as road roughness and traversal time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, REGINALD BRYANT, DAVID KAGUMA, MICHIAKI TATSUBORI, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN MBARI WAMBURU
  • System and method for vehicle assisted response to road conditions
    Patent number: 9840252
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for assisting drivers, automated driver systems, and other vehicle operators with detection, avoidance, and mitigation of the hazards posed by aberrations in roadways. The invention provides complete or partial relief to vehicles traveling on roadways in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Joel Branch, Reginald Bryant, David Kaguma, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott, John Mbari Wamburu
  • System and Method for Vehicle Assisted Response to Road Conditions
    Publication number: 20170158191
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for assisting drivers, automated driver systems, and other vehicle operators with detection, avoidance, and mitigation of the hazards posed by aberrations in roadways. The invention provides complete or partial relief to vehicles traveling on roadways in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, JOEL W. BRANCH, REGINALD BRYANT, DAVID KAGUMA, MICHIAKI TATSUBORI, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN MBARI WAMBURU