Patents by Inventor Jeffrey O. Kephart

Jeffrey O. Kephart 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: 11087264
    Abstract: The method includes receiving a first set of data from a first client device. The method further includes determining a first topic from the first set of data. The method further includes generating a first productivity value for the first topic. The method further includes receiving a second set of date data from a second client device. The method further includes determining a second topic from by the second set of data. The method further includes generating a second productivity value for second set of data. The method further includes comparing the first topic to the second topic. The method further includes in response to comparing the first topic and the second topic and determining the difference between the first productivity value and the second productivity value is above a threshold value, triggering an action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dario Gil, Jeffrey O. Kephart, James R. Kozloski, David O. S. Melville, Clifford A. Pickover, Valentina Salapura
  • Patent number: 10776157
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling; resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bulent Abali, Canturk Isci, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Suzanne K. McIntosh, Dipankar Sarma
  • Patent number: 10761882
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bulent Abali, Canturk Isci, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Suzanne K. McIntosh, Dipankar Sarma
  • Publication number: 20200234163
    Abstract: A method of data room content evaluation and a computer program product therefor. Valuation inputs indicate contents expected to be determined in a data room visit. A score range is selected for each valuation input and prior models are elicited. Conditional probabilities for a likelihood model are estimated interactively. Using estimated conditional probabilities the value of a visit or visits are calculated for subsequent analysis. Then, the value of data room visits may be determined by interactively analyzing estimated conditional probabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicants: REPSOL, S. A., International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ruben Rodriguez Torrado, Debarun Bhattacharjya, Jeffrey O. Kephart
  • Patent number: 10713303
    Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method is described to provide a visualization tool which portrays the certain equivalent for one or more hypothetical (i.e. synthetic) or real probability distributions p(m), and optionally allows the user to manipulate that representation, resulting in associated changes to the underlying utility function u(m). In a first example, the risk preference visualization tool allows one to explore how the certain equivalent depends upon the probability distribution p(m), for a fixed utility function u(m). In a second example, the risk preference visualization tool allows one to explore how the certain equivalent depends upon the utility function u(m), assuming one or more fixed probability distributions p1(m), p2 (m), etc. In a third example, the decision maker can provide feedback through the visualization tool that would cause their utility function to be modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Maryam Ashoori, Debarun Bhattacharjya, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Dharmashankar Subramanian
  • Publication number: 20190340548
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for analyzing long term risk. A system is disclosed that includes a risk system for analyzing long-term risks, including: a risk knowledgebase that includes risk information associated with at least one domain; a risk model builder that builds a representation of a risk model based on inputs from a user interface and the risk knowledgebase, wherein the risk model includes risk factor nodes, risk event nodes and impact nodes; and a risk simulation engine that processes the representation and computes predicted outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Debarun Bhattacharjya, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jesus M. Rios Aliaga, Danny Soroker, Dharmashankar Subramanian, Ruben Rodriguez Torrado
  • Publication number: 20190188582
    Abstract: Techniques are provided to automatically facilitate a decision process to enable a set of decision makers to reach a decision that represents consensus or near-consensus among the decision makers. The method comprises: obtaining input representing a set of decision alternatives and indicators of desirability corresponding to the decision alternatives; analyzing a degree of consensus among the decision makers in accordance with the desirability indicators obtained; in response to the degree of consensus being deemed sufficient, reporting the decision to the decision makers; otherwise, actively suggesting to the decision makers a set of one or more discussions in which they should engage, and for each of those discussions which decision alternatives should be discussed and which of the decision makers should participate in the discussion; and interacting with the decision makers to facilitate the discussion in order to obtain a degree of consensus that is deemed sufficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Kephart, Nicholas Mattei, Francesca Rossi
  • Patent number: 10114720
    Abstract: Power usage is estimated in a computing environment by automatically detecting hardware configuration information by use of a software agent that is translated into power consumption information for implementing a plurality of power estimation models for efficient power consumption and utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Josephine F. Bayang, Valerio Bellizia, Michael Gaertner, Dillon H. Ginley, Diana J. Hellman, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Attila Kollar, James K. MacKenzie, Wayne B. Riley, Srinivasarao Siddabattini, Stephen Viselli
  • Patent number: 10114719
    Abstract: Power usage is estimated in a computing environment by automatically detecting hardware configuration information by use of a software agent that is translated into power consumption information for implementing a plurality of power estimation models for efficient power consumption and utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Josephine F. Bayang, Valerio Bellizia, Michael Gaertner, Dillon H. Ginley, Diana J. Hellman, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Attila Kollar, James K. MacKenzie, Wayne B. Riley, Srinivasarao Siddabattini, Stephen Viselli
  • Patent number: 10025799
    Abstract: A method for managing and rendering one or more information nodes relative to a current focus. The method receives one or more principal topics from an analysis of the information nodes. The method determines a topic vector from a similarity of a first information node to each of the principal topics and a map from the topic vector to a storage location of the first information node. The method determines one or more current topics from a second information node that has been recently accessed by a user and a current focus vector from a similarity of the one or more current topics to the one or more principal topics. The method renders the current focus vector and the first information node according to a rendering algorithm that is applied to the current focus vector and the first information node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Gaucher, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner, David O. S. Melville
  • Patent number: 9824097
    Abstract: A computer program product for managing and rendering one or more information nodes relative to a current focus. The computer program product receives one or more principal topics from an analysis of the information nodes. The computer program product determines a topic vector from a similarity of a first information node to each of the principal topics and a map from the topic vector to a storage location of the first information node. The computer program product determines one or more current topics from a second information node that has been recently accessed by a user and a current focus vector from a similarity of the one or more current topics to the one or more principal topics. The computer program product renders the current focus vector and the first information node according to a rendering algorithm that is applied to the current focus vector and the first information node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Gaucher, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner, David O. S. Melville
  • Patent number: 9744671
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for classifying an obstacle as an asset type. The mechanisms receive a digital image of an obstacle from an image capture device of an automated robot. The mechanisms perform a classification operation on the digital image of the obstacle to identify a proposed asset type classification for the obstacle. The mechanisms determine a final asset type for the obstacle based on the proposed asset type classification for the obstacle. The mechanisms update a map data structure for a physical premises in which the obstacle is present based on the final asset type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Connell, II, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner
  • Publication number: 20170199944
    Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method is described to provide a visualization tool which portrays the certain equivalent for one or more hypothetical (i.e. synthetic) or real probability distributions p(m), and optionally allows the user to manipulate that representation , resulting in associated changes to the underlying utility function u(m). In a first example, the risk preference visualization tool allows one to explore how the certain equivalent depends upon the probability distribution p(m), for a fixed utility function u(m). In a second example, the risk preference visualization tool allows one to explore how the certain equivalent depends upon the utility function u(m), assuming one or more fixed probability distributions pi(m), p2 (m), etc. In a third example, the decision maker can provide feedback through the visualization tool that would cause their utility function to be modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Maryam ASHOORI, Debarun BHATTACHARJYA, Jeffrey O. KEPHART, Dharmashankar SUBRAMANIAN
  • Publication number: 20170177399
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: BULENT ABALI, CANTURK ISCI, JEFFREY O. KEPHART, SUZANNE K. MCINTOSH, DIPANKAR SARMA
  • Publication number: 20170177408
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling; resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: BULENT ABALI, CANTURK ISCI, JEFFREY O. KEPHART, SUZANNE K. MCINTOSH, DIPANKAR SARMA
  • Patent number: 9619258
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bulent Abali, Canturk Isci, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Suzanne K. McIntosh, Dipankar Sarma
  • Patent number: 9619259
    Abstract: A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bulent Abali, Canturk Isci, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Suzanne K. McIntosh, Dipankar Sarma
  • Publication number: 20170075925
    Abstract: A computer program product for managing and rendering one or more information nodes relative to a current focus. The computer program product receives one or more principal topics from an analysis of the information nodes. The computer program product determines a topic vector from a similarity of a first information node to each of the principal topics and a map from the topic vector to a storage location of the first information node. The computer program product determines one or more current topics from a second information node that has been recently accessed by a user and a current focus vector from a similarity of the one or more current topics to the one or more principal topics. The computer program product renders the current focus vector and the first information node according to a rendering algorithm that is applied to the current focus vector and the first information node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Brian P. Gaucher, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner, David O.S. Melville
  • Patent number: 9576043
    Abstract: A computer program product for managing and rendering one or more information nodes relative to a current focus. The computer program product receives one or more principal topics from an analysis of the information nodes. The computer program product determines a topic vector from a similarity of a first information node to each of the principal topics and a map from the topic vector to a storage location of the first information node. The computer program product determines one or more current topics from a second information node that has been recently accessed by a user and a current focus vector from a similarity of the one or more current topics to the one or more principal topics. The computer program product renders the current focus vector and the first information node according to a rendering algorithm that is applied to the current focus vector and the first information node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Gaucher, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner, David O.S. Melville
  • Patent number: 9575477
    Abstract: A sensor is installed in a building management system by determining a sensor type of the sensor from among a plurality of supported sensor types based on information collected by a mobile device of a user; identifying configuration information required by the building management system for the determined sensor type; obtaining the required configuration information from the user using an interface on the mobile device, wherein at least a portion of the interface is generated to accommodate one or more requirements of the building management system with respect to the determined sensor type; and providing the obtained required configuration information to the building management system. The sensor type and unique identifier of the sensor can be automatically determined. Portions of the required configuration information for the determined sensor type can be automatically populated using default information for the determined sensor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Marion L. Blount, Jeffrey O. Kephart, Jonathan Lenchner, Iqbal I. Mohomed