Patents by Inventor Fang Lu

Fang Lu 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: 11750735
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product dynamically change the user interface on a mobile device. The method includes displaying a user interface on a first device. The user interface includes a set of graphical controls corresponding to a plurality of functions of the first device. The method also includes connecting to the second device in response to a determination that the device includes a capability not included in the plurality of functions of the first device. The method further includes determining an aggregate function set for the first and second devices that includes the plurality of functions of the first device and is updated to include the capability of the second device. Finally, the method includes modifying the user interface of the first device based on the aggregate function set by adding a graphical control corresponding to the capability of the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Martin G. Keen, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11734588
    Abstract: Utilization data of a computer by a user during a session is gathered. A domain in which the user is utilizing the computer during the session is identified as reflected by the utilization data. Competence data on how competent the user is with the domain is gathered. The competence data relates to how the user interacts with the computer during the session. A competence level of the user for the domain is determined based on the competence data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Baughman, Craig M. Trim, Jeremy R. Fox, Fang Lu, Uri Kartoun
  • Publication number: 20230253123
    Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for safe package handling. The exemplary embodiments may include identifying a shipping route of one or more packages, as well as determining a disease density and population health along the shipping route. The exemplary embodiments may further include determining whether the package is likely to transmit a disease contracted along the shipping route to a recipient of the package based on applying a model to the disease density and the population health. Based on determining that the package is likely to transmit a disease to the recipient, exemplary embodiments may include reducing disease transmission risk of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Paul R. Bastide, Jayanth Krishnan, Piyush Madan, Fang Lu
  • Publication number: 20230177242
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for airflow modeling is provided. The present invention may include generating a digital twin for a structure of interest identified by a user. The present invention may include collecting data for one or more infectious diseases. The present invention may include performing a plurality of simulations of the digital twin for the one or more infectious diseases. The present invention may include providing one or more recommendations to the user based on at least the performance of the digital twin for the one or more infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Craig M. Trim, Nadiya Kochura, Fang Lu, Jeremy R. Fox
  • Publication number: 20230176650
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a method for managing haptic effects. The method generates a first graphical representation of a first haptic effect generation pattern in a mixed reality environment, wherein the first haptic effect generation pattern comprises factors for generating a first haptic effect at a first haptic device. The method receives a user alteration to the first haptic effect generation pattern from a first user. The method changes the graphical representation based on the user alteration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Jeremy R. Fox, Martin G. Keen, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11665125
    Abstract: In response to determining that an original message from a sender has been viewed by one or recipients of the original message, a determination is made whether the original message has been edited by the sender. In response to determining that the original message has been edited, another determination is made whether the edits are critical based, at least in part, on a change of context of the original message. In response to determining that the edits are critical, re-notifying the one or more recipients that the original message has been edited by the sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Trudy L. Hewitt, Zachary A. Silverstein, Fang Lu, Melissa Restrepo Conde
  • Patent number: 11651097
    Abstract: A method of providing, by a computing device, access to a user of sections of an electronic document. The method includes receiving, by a computing device, a computerized image of a user accessing an electronic document. The computing device further accesses a facial recognition database and compares the computerized image to one or more entries in the facial recognition database to determine an identity of the user. The user is provided access to one or more sections of the electronic document based upon the identity of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mauro Martino, Steven I. Ross, Fang Lu, Uri Kartoun
  • Patent number: 11651861
    Abstract: A plurality of instances of a patient's health condition are received as patient health information from a plurality of sources. Ground-truth health conditions of the patient are generated based on the patient health information and expert review of the patient's level of engagement for each instance of provider assessment. A regression model predicting a probability of patient engagement level with a provider is generated, based on the instances of patient condition assessment and the engagement level expert review associated with each instance. A current set of patient information and natural language processing results of a dialog between the patient and a provider performing a condition assessment of the patient, are received. The current patient information and the dialog are applied to the regression model, determining a probability of patient engagement level. An indicator of the patient engagement level is sent to the provider's computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jayanth Krishnan, Azka Javaid, Paul R. Bastide, Fang Lu
  • Publication number: 20230133891
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to virtual reality (VR) based commerce experience enhancement. A set of user data associated with a user can be received. A session of a VR commerce environment can be initiated with the user. A set of products to include in the VR commerce environment can be selected based on the set of user data. A position and orientation of each of the products of the set of products within the VR commerce environment can be determined based on the set of user data. The set of products can be displayed within the VR commerce environment according to the determined position and orientation of each product of the set of products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Martin G. Keen, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230138036
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product dynamically change the user interface on a mobile device. The method includes displaying a user interface on a first device. The user interface includes a set of graphical controls corresponding to a plurality of functions of the first device. The method also includes connecting to the second device in response to a determination that the device includes a capability not included in the plurality of functions of the first device. The method further includes determining an aggregate function set for the first and second devices that includes the plurality of functions of the first device and is updated to include the capability of the second device. Finally, the method includes modifying the user interface of the first device based on the aggregate function set by adding a graphical control corresponding to the capability of the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Martin G. Keen, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11640821
    Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of environmental factors that trigger a negative emotional state is provided. The method may include analyzing a plurality of user data when a user experiences a plurality of various environmental factors. The method may also include determining an emotional state experienced by the user when each of the plurality of various environmental factors is present based on the plurality of user data. The method may include receiving a plurality of calendar information associated with a user account. The method may also include identifying an upcoming event based on the plurality of calendar information. The method may include identifying an environmental factor within the plurality of various environmental factors is present at the upcoming event. The method may also include, in response to determining the environmental factor causes the user to experience a negative emotional state, executing an accommodation method based on the environmental factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Bastide, Matthew E. Broomhall, Robert E. Loredo, Fang Lu
  • Publication number: 20230124899
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a virtual learning environment by generating one or more virtual students (VS) to interact with a real student (RS). A real student is a live student, while virtual students are computer-generated and exist in the virtual learning environment. The virtual students interact with the real student and/or other virtual students, in order to facilitate a collaborative learning environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Jeremy R. Fox, Martin G. Keen, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230124756
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computer system for preventing losses due to mismatches during checkouts in a store. The computer system causes one or more sensors to capture one or more attributes of an item being checked out by a customer. The computer system matches the captured one or more attributes to one or more attributes corresponding to one of a barcode scanned, a number keyed in, and an item name chosen by the customer. The computer system pauses a checkout process, in response to a mismatch. The computer system calculates a difference between a price corresponding to one of the barcode, the number, and the item name and an actual price of the item. The computer system, in response to determining a significant loss occurring to the store, notifies the store to correct the mismatch and processes a transaction of the item at the actual price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Craig M. Trim, Robert Huntington Grant, Jeremy R. Fox, Fang Lu, Uri Kartoun
  • Publication number: 20230113471
    Abstract: Provided are a lithium-ion battery and a preparation method therefor. The preparation method comprises the steps of connecting a plurality of cells in series and/or in parallel and then sealing to obtain a module, with the cells being jelly-rolls or stacking-rolls. According to the preparation method, the process is simple, and a battery housing shell and a module housing are combined into a whole, thereby greatly reducing the cost. Moreover, in the design of battery, the battery is internally provided with a heating sheet of graphene, etc., so as to overcome the low-temperature bottleneck of the lithium-ion battery. The standardized battery directly achieves integrated manufacturing from jelly-rolls or stacking-rolls into a module, has the characteristics of a low cost, a high energy density, a wide temperature range, high safety and a long service life, and omits the post-manufacturing procedure for the module so as to reduce the production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Xingwu XU, Yongkuan SHEN, Linrun JU, Huajie ZHUANG, Shaoxiong LIN, Hengfei LU, Fang LU
  • Publication number: 20230111056
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer programming products for dynamically managing the uninstallation and/or re-installation of software applications stored or accessed by a computing system, including mobile devices. Management of the applications by the system can be periodically managed automatically or based on recommendations. Management of applications being uninstalled or reinstalled may be determined based on a rate a user accesses the application and/or data published or accessible by an application storefront, such as user reviews, storefront rankings, user feedback and uninstallation rates of the applications by other users. Applications experiencing a decreased level of average user satisfaction below a predetermined threshold can be proposed for deletion or automatically deleted. Replacement of underperforming or unsatisfactory applications with alternative applications having similar functionality but a higher rate of user satisfaction can be recommended or installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Clement Decrop, Craig M. Trim, Jeremy R. Fox, Fang Lu, Uri Kartoun
  • Publication number: 20230087623
    Abstract: Correspondence information recorded by trusted entities is maintained up to date by monitoring user activity for location-based transaction data and determining by a machine learning algorithm when a piece of correspondence information has changed. When a change is detected, effected entities receive proposals for alternative temporary correspondence and formal change requests are submitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Clement Decrop, Jeremy R. Fox, Uri Kartoun
  • Publication number: 20230080992
    Abstract: Taking security actions according to calculated sensitivity levels of objects. Sensitivity levels are determined according to learned security measures taken on objects having certain content. Security actions are taken upon determining that an object in view of recently added content has an actionable sensitivity level. Additional considerations apply to baseline aspects of the object as well as ongoing changes to the baseline considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Fang Lu, Jeremy R. Fox, Martin G. Keen, Uri Kartoun
  • Publication number: 20230073442
    Abstract: An approach for assisting users with disabilities in an emergency situation relating to a vehicle is disclosed. The approach determines the profile of the passenger in a vehicle by noting preferences and disabilities associated with the passenger. After a vehicle accident, the approach determines the condition of the vehicle and the condition of the passenger. Based on various information received, the approach creates an action list of solutions for the passenger, wherein the action list has assigned dynamic risk scores. The approach determines the best solution based on the risk scores and selects the best solution from the action list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Tanner Mark Preiss, Craig M. Trim, Jeremy R. Fox, Fang Lu
  • Patent number: 11587676
    Abstract: A computer system manages a health condition based on conditions of an environment. Health information of a user is analyzed to determine a health condition affected by environmental conditions. One or more events for the user are obtained based on personal information. The environmental conditions for one or more event locations are determined. One or more preventive items are indicated for the user to attend the one or more events in order for the health condition to tolerate the environmental conditions of the one or more event locations. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and program product for managing a health condition based on conditions of an environment in substantially the same manner described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: MERATIVE US L.P.
    Inventors: Paul R. Bastide, Vishrawas Gopalakrishnan, Piyush Madan, Fang Lu
  • Patent number: D990016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: FJP Solution LLC
    Inventor: Fang Lu