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).
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Patent number: 11589194Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for location-driven social network boosting. The exemplary embodiments may include generating a network graph corresponding to a user of a social network and identifying a destined location of the user that differs from a current location of the user. The exemplary embodiments may further include identifying one or more gaps in the social network of the user at the destined location and augmenting the social network to fill the one or more gaps at the destined location.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul R. Bastide, Sathyanarayanan Srinivasan, Fang Lu, Robert E. Loredo
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Patent number: 11580496Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system manage meeting divergence for a meeting involving a plurality of participants to discuss a plurality of core intents. The method includes receiving a first contribution from a first one of the participants during the meeting. The method includes determining a first one of the core intents that the first contribution is associated. The method includes determining a linkage of the first contribution to at least one second, previous contribution provided during the meeting. The method includes generating a graphical representation of a progress of the meeting, the graphical representation including a first visual indicator corresponding to the first contribution and at least one second visual indicator respectively corresponding to the at least one second contribution. The first visual indicator is positioned with respect to the at least one second visual indicator to represent the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul R. Bastide, Yael Alkalay, Fang Lu, Uri Kartoun
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Publication number: 20230035867Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium ion battery module and an application thereof. The lithium ion battery module comprises: a plurality of cores, wherein the cores are roll cores, laminated cores or soft package batteries, one end of each core is respectively provided with a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab, the positive electrode tabs and the negative electrode tabs of the plurality of cores are connected in series and/or in parallel by means of connecting sheets, and a total positive electrode of the module and a total negative electrode of the module are formed; a plurality of separation parts, each used for accommodating a single core and physically separating each core, the separation part having a structure with an opening at the upper side; a shell; and a cover plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Linrun JU, Jiayu ZHOU, Jiankang CHEN, Yongkuan SHEN, Xinfeng LI, Xingwu XU, Fang LU
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Patent number: 11556821Abstract: A computer system adapts a model analyzing data. Information sources are analyzed to determine one or more changes for a computerized model employed for analyzing data. One or more current projects each using an implementation of the computerized model with at least one of the determined changes are identified. The implementations are compared to the employed computerized model to determine differences. One or more adaptations for the employed computerized model are determined in response to the determined differences satisfying a threshold, wherein the one or more adaptations for the employed computerized model are based on the determined changes in the corresponding implementation of the computerized model. At least one adaption is installed into a platform hosting the employed model for modification of the employed model. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and program product for adapting a model analyzing data in substantially the same manner described above.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Azka Javaid, Paul R. Bastide, Jayanth Krishnan, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11555871Abstract: A method of detecting a biological sample includes the following steps. A magnetic sensor chip is provided, wherein the magnetic sensor chip includes a substrate and a magnetic sensing layer located on the substrate. Probes are connected to the magnetic sensor chip. A sample solution containing biological samples labeled with a first marker is provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the biological samples labeled with the first marker are hybridized with the probes. Magnetic beads labeled with a second marker are provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the magnetic beads labeled with the second marker are bound onto the biological samples labeled with the first marker. A signal sensed by the magnetic sensing layer is detected by a magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Tai Chen, Shih-Ya Chen, Yi-Chen Liu, Ching-Fang Lu, Chia-Chen Chang, Erh-Fang Lee
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Patent number: 11553580Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed by a device connected to a light and at least a first sensor is disclosed. The method includes: setting a first condition for activating the light; setting a second condition for deactivating the light; transmitting a first signal to the light to activate the light when the first condition is met; transmitting the second signal to the light to deactivate the light when the second condition is met; setting a third condition for activating the first sensor; receiving a signal from the first sensor; if the light is deactivated and the third condition is met, activating the light; and if the light is activated and the third condition is met, keep the light activated.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: FJP Solution LLCInventor: Fang Lu
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Publication number: 20220414368Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for image evaluation is provided. The present invention may include extracting one or more individual objects from an image. The present invention may include determining a general sentiment for each of the one or more individual objects. The present invention may include determining a personal sentiment score each of the one or more individual objects. The present invention may include generating an overall sentiment score for the image based on at least the general sentiment score for each of the one or more individual objects and the personal sentiment score for each of the one or more individual objects. The present invention may include determining the overall sentiment score for the image exceeds a personal threshold of a user. The present invention may include providing one or more improvement mechanisms to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Paul R. Bastide, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11526559Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system for filtering content based on user state is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments include associating a user with one or more cohorts and extracting one or more features from a content retrieved by the user. Moreover, exemplary embodiments may further include determining whether at least one of the one or more features conflict with at least one of the one or more cohorts.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Sathyanarayanan Srinivasan, Eliza Reed Farley, Alexander Kenneth Rice, Maureen Kraft, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11520846Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for petition creation through social analytics are provided. The embodiment may include generating a repository of user social data. The embodiment may also include extracting one or more social topics that are related to the user social data. The embodiment may further include generating a social supplication model using the repository and the extracted social topic. The embodiment may also include determining discussion issues within the social topic and a topic discussion distance between each user based on the generated social supplication model. The embodiment may further include generating a petition based on a determined discussion issue.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jonathan D. Dunne, Nadiya Kochura, Alex Xingqi Casella, Fang Lu
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Publication number: 20220382986Abstract: An approach for directing a chat agent for an online discussion is provided. A processor retrieves message data from a messaging program. A processor identifies at least one topic present in the message data. A processor, responsive to a determination that the at least one topic is a primary topic, updates the chat agent with the primary topic. A processor modifies message data based on the determined primary topic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Nadiya Kochura, Fang Lu, Kelley Anders, Jonathan D. Dunne
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Patent number: 11507993Abstract: Modifying a recipe for food based on a geographic origin of produce in the recipe is disclosed. A recipe is identified by a data processing system for a food dish, produce procured for the recipe from source(s), and determines a geographic origin where the produce was grown and an estimated transport time of the produce from the geographic origin to the source(s). A data processing system analyzes the recipe against ingredient(s) available to the user and aspect(s) of the produce, resulting in analysis result(s), modifies the recipe, resulting in a modified recipe based on the geographic origin, the transport time (may be estimated) and the analysis result(s), and makes available to the user the modified recipe.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Fang Lu, Nadiya Kochura, Janani Janakiraman, Susan Marie Cox
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Patent number: 11494742Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe creating a monitoring package by integrating a personal information management system (PIMS) and a social network profile for a user. Embodiments comprise continuously monitoring e-mail messages, calendar entries, social media posts, and social media comments of the integrated PIMS and social network profile, collecting participant preference information and meeting data from the monitoring package, identifying an upcoming meeting for the user according to the meeting data, and determining a list of participants for the upcoming meeting based on conversation threads associated with the upcoming meeting collected from the monitoring package.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Janani Janakiraman, Fang Lu, Nadiya Kochura, Su Liu
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Patent number: 11484273Abstract: An approach is described with respect to functional age analysis. A method pertaining to such approach may include receiving sensor data collected on a plurality of individuals via a plurality of sensor devices. The method further may include constructing an age indices model by applying machine learning to the collected sensor data. The method further may include determining one or more functional age indices for a subject individual by applying the age indices model to profile data associated with the subject individual. In an embodiment, the method further may include transmitting the one or more functional age indices determined for the subject individual to a professional or a knowledge base, and receiving and processing one or more prescribed recommendations for the subject individual. According to such embodiment, the method further may include updating the age indices model based upon feedback received with respect to the one or more prescribed recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Nadiya Kochura, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11475086Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for engaging user contributions. The exemplary embodiments may include determining whether a detected message includes a need and, based on determining that the message includes the need, identifying one or more contributions a user can contribute to the need. The exemplary embodiments may further include augmenting a reply message with the one or more contributions.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul R. Bastide, Fang Lu, SathyaNarayanan Srinivasan
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Patent number: 11475783Abstract: A computer-implemented method for customizing training contents for a user, including: establishing a user profile and a personal learning corpus for the user; generating a first baseline indicating that the user is interested and a second baseline indicating that the user is not interested; monitoring the user's reactions when the user is consuming contents related to a second topic, wherein the reactions include the one or more of biometrical indicators, facial expressions, and body language; comparing the reactions with the first baseline and the second baseline to determine an interest level; and recommending additional contents related to the second topic if the interest level is higher than a predefined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jana H. Jenkins, Zachary A. Silverstein, Jeremy R. Fox, Fang Lu
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Publication number: 20220327446Abstract: An embodiment includes initiating a search engine to conduct a first search of a data resource for information associated with an acquisition candidate using search criteria provided via a user interface. The embodiment receives a first search result from the search engine comprising an information dataset associated with the acquisition candidate. The embodiment generates a candidate rating for the acquisition candidate indicative of a performance metric for the acquisition candidate relative to another acquisition candidate. The embodiment initiates the search engine to conduct a second search of the data resource using search criteria extracted from the information dataset. The embodiment receives a second search result from the search engine comprising due-diligence data. The embodiment calculates an updated candidate rating for the acquisition candidate based on the cognitive analysis of the due-diligence data and uses the updated rating to provide a recommendation regarding the acquisition candidate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Casey Smith, Mark Davis Burkhead, Fang Lu, Jeremy R. Fox
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Patent number: 11461405Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving first sensor data related to a first user; determining locations visited by the first user based on the first sensor data; determining objects with which the first user has interacted based on the first sensor data; determining communication style information of the first user based on the first sensor data; categorizing the determined locations, the determined objects, and the determined communication style information; comparing the categorized determined locations to categorized locations of a second user; comparing the categorized determined objects to categorized objects with which the second user has interacted; comparing, by the computer device, the categorized determined communication style information to categorized communication style information of the second user, the comparing resulting from the second user being within the predetermined distance from the first user; and suggesting to the first user a topic of conversation based on the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Nadiya Kochura, Fang Lu, Anh Uong, Hanna Yang, Esther Kim, Lincoln A Alexander
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Patent number: 11455423Abstract: A method for safeguarding confidential information during a screen share between two computing devices each having a screen. The method includes receiving, from a first computer, a request to share content of one or more applications displayable on a screen of a second computer. The method further includes summarizing the content to be displayed by the one or more applications, and transmitting, by the first computer, the summarized content to be shared by the one or more applications with the second computer. In exemplary embodiments, the summarized content may be password protected. The method may further include prompting, by the second computer, a password entry and displaying, by the second computer, the summarized content based on a password match.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Nadiya Kochura, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11454509Abstract: For locations along a route a user will be traveling, the alert system for environmental changes compares first and second sets of images associated with first and second timestamps, respectively. The alert system determines degrees of environmental changes for the locations based on the comparisons. The alert system then generates and sends an alert to a user device. In determining the degrees of environment changes, the alert system retrieves first and second set of images matching a given location and associated with first and second timestamps. The alert system identifies first and second sets of objects and extracts first and second sets of attributes for the first and second sets of images. The alert system compares the first and second sets of attributes and the first and second set of objects, and determines a given degree of environmental changes at the given location based on the comparisons.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul R. Bastide, Piyush Madan, Vishrawas Gopalakrishnan, Fang Lu
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Patent number: 11432776Abstract: The present disclosure provides for medical device administration and interaction by identifying a medical event affecting a first individual, a medical device associated with treating the medical event, and an initial attentiveness level of an administering individual; outputting a tutorial for how to use the medical device to treat the medical event with a first control level, wherein the first control level based on the initial attentiveness level of the administering individual; and in response to receiving a triggering event while outputting the tutorial: determining a current attentiveness level for the administering individual; and in response to the current attentiveness level indicating a change from the initial attentiveness level, adjusting the tutorial based on a second control level, different than the first control level, based on the change from the initial attentiveness level.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul R Bastide, Fang Lu, Ishwarya Rajendrababu, Sathyanarayanan Srinivasan