Patents by Inventor David T. Windell
David T. Windell 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).
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Patent number: 9945893Abstract: A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John C. Hilburn, Jeffrey J. Smith, Marshall S. Stanley, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9712413Abstract: Various embodiments for managing computing systems are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises comparing an identified target device in a captured environmental input to a model of the target device; recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison; and determining if the target device is functioning properly if the target device and the model of the target device match, wherein if the target device is not functioning properly: a cause of error and troubleshooting instructions are displayed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.Inventor: David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9391860Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes identifying a target device in a captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Globalfoundries, Inc..Inventor: David T. Windell
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Publication number: 20160110244Abstract: Various embodiments for managing computing systems are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises comparing an identified target device in a captured environmental input to a model of the target device; recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison; and determining if the target device is functioning properly if the target device and the model of the target device match, wherein if the target device is not functioning properly: a cause of error and troubleshooting instructions are displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: David T. WINDELL
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Patent number: 9310413Abstract: A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John C. Hilburn, Jeffrey J. Smith, Marshall S. Stanley, David T. Windell
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Publication number: 20160062436Abstract: A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: John C. Hilburn, Jeffrey J. Smith, Marshall S. Stanley, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9274508Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lock and key security, the lock including a light receptacle, a scatter pattern detecting module, and a locking mechanism, the key including a light source and a prism, the lock and key security including receiving, in the light receptacle of the lock, light transmitted by the light source in the key through the prism; identifying, by the scatter pattern detecting module, a scatter pattern of the received light; comparing, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the scatter pattern to a unique preauthorized pattern for operating the lock; if the scatter pattern matches the unique preauthorized pattern, switching, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the current locking state of the locking mechanism; and if the scatter pattern does not match the unique preauthorized pattern, maintaining the current locking state of the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: William R. Duffy, III, Phillip D. Jones, Michael K. Trivette, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9219666Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and determining if the target device is functioning properly if the target device and the model of the target device match. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9219665Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: David T. Windell
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Patent number: 9086896Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for supporting activity-centered, automated grouping of application and data resources, includes generating a user interface in a display device, presenting a set of application, data or hardware resources for user interaction in the user interface, defining an activity group associated with the resources in response to a user performing a consolidated user interface action, generating an interface control object in the graphical user interface representing the activity group, and invoking the resources associated with the activity group in response to user activation of the interface control object.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeffrey J. Smith, David T. Windell
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Publication number: 20150195168Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes identifying a target device in a captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: David T. WINDELL
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Publication number: 20150137608Abstract: A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: John C. Hilburn, Jeffrey J. Smith, Marshall S. Stanley, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8990385Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: David T. Windell
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Publication number: 20150082102Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and determining if the target device is functioning properly if the target device and the model of the target device match. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: David T. WINDELL
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Patent number: 8972753Abstract: A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John C. Hilburn, Jeffrey J. Smith, Marshall S. Stanley, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8957917Abstract: Methods for managing errors utilizing augmented reality are provided. One system includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a systems management console, capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising an augmented reality module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the augmented reality module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and querying the systems management console regarding a status condition for the target device. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Meserth, Mark E. Molander, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8938776Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for securing information for a virtual world environment. The method includes creating information for a virtual world environment, transmitting the information to the virtual world environment from the memory, selectively removing the information from the virtual world environment, and selectively storing the information on a memory external to the server to prevent access from the server.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Meserth, Jeffrey J. Smith, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8933969Abstract: Methods for managing errors utilizing augmented reality are provided. One system includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a systems management console, capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising an augmented reality module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the augmented reality module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and querying the systems management console regarding a status condition for the target device. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Meserth, Mark E. Molander, David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8918494Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: David T. Windell
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Patent number: 8913086Abstract: Systems for managing errors utilizing augmented reality are provided. One system includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a systems management console, capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising an augmented reality module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the augmented reality module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and querying the systems management console regarding a status condition for the target device. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Meserth, Mark E. Molander, David T. Windell