Patents by Inventor Jenny S. Li

Jenny S. Li 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).

  • Publication number: 20190043121
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for determining a fare split for a ride share. Aspects include receiving a request for the ride share, the request including a pickup location, a drop off location and a proposed fare contribution. Aspects include identifying candidates for the ride share from a plurality of riders based on a user profile of the user. Aspects also include transmitting the request for the ride share to the candidates, the request indicating an estimated impact on a current trip of the candidates. Aspects also include receiving one or more positive responses to the request, the responses indicating a desired fare contributions for the ride share and determining a match from the one or more positive responses. Aspects include transmitting a match notification to the user and a selected match and transmitting an updated itinerary to a driver of the ride share.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: WEST BARNES, HEIDI LAGARES-GREENBLATT, JENNY S. LI, XINLIN WANG
  • Patent number: 10169611
    Abstract: In an approach to enhancing the security features of user interfaces of computing devices, a computing device repeatedly detects environmental cues in its vicinity. The computing device determines the presence of a threat based on matching at least one of the detected environmental cues with one or more stored threat criteria. The computing device determines the presence of one or more sensitive applications on a user interface. Having determined the presence of one or more sensitive applications on the user interface, the computing device hides the one or more sensitive applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Giridhar E. Buddepalli, Anita Govindjee, Jenny S. Li, Narayana Pattipati, Lisa M. Salcedo Eichorn, Ronald A. Soltis, Catharina E. Wilner
  • Publication number: 20180359695
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. More particularly, a system and method of locating a user preferred wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. The method includes scanning for available networks and determining whether the available networks satisfy one or more user preferences. The method further includes establishing a secondary network connection with one of the available networks based on one or more user preferences being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dawson, Peter G. Finn, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Jenny S. Li
  • Publication number: 20180350035
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include intercepting a rendering of a picture at a website, the picture uploaded to a server of the website by a content provider. Access criteria associated with a user at a user device is determined. The access criteria includes a relationship between the user and one or both of the content provider and content of the picture. A resolution of a modified rendering of the picture is determined based at least in part on the access criteria. The modified rendering of the picture is generated based at least in part on the resolution. The modified rendering of the picture is displayed at the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jenny S. Li, Robert J. Paquin, Conor D. Proce, Philip A. Siconolfi, Matthew J. Webber
  • Publication number: 20180350033
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include intercepting a rendering of a picture at a website, the picture uploaded to a server of the website by a content provider. Access criteria associated with a user at a user device is determined. The access criteria includes a relationship between the user and one or both of the content provider and content of the picture. A resolution of a modified rendering of the picture is determined based at least in part on the access criteria. The modified rendering of the picture is generated based at least in part on the resolution. The modified rendering of the picture is displayed at the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jenny S. Li, Robert J. Paquin, Conor D. Proce, Philip A. Siconolfi, Matthew J. Webber
  • Patent number: 10144617
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes monitoring and collecting data associated with one or more users of a moving platform, analyzing the data, identifying a predetermined event, based on the analyzing, and adjusting one or more aspects of the moving platform, based on the predetermined event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu Deng, Quang C. Duong, Jenny S. Li, Min Li, Theresa Tai
  • Patent number: 10149237
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. More particularly, a system and method of locating a user preferred wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. The method includes scanning for available networks and determining whether the available networks satisfy one or more user preferences. The method further includes establishing a secondary network connection with one of the available networks based on one or more user preferences being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dawson, Peter G. Finn, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Jenny S. Li
  • Patent number: 10135860
    Abstract: A security aware email server and a method of managing incoming email are described. The server includes a memory device configured to store rules, instructions, and user preferences. The processor makes a determination of whether a sender of an incoming email used a secure or unsecure sending network to send the email and determines an action to take with the email based on the determination and the user preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Giridhar E. Buddepalli, Anita Govindjee, Jenny S. Li, Narayana Pattipati, Lisa M. Salecedo Eichorn, Ronald A. Soltis, Nina E. Wilner
  • Patent number: 10110541
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to optimizing postings in a social network. Embodiments include receiving content delivery preferences that correspond to a geography and an optimal time window for the geography from a content provider. Embodiments also include adjusting the content delivery preferences to create optimized content delivery preferences. Embodiments further include receiving a post to the social network from the content provider at a posting time and determining if the posting time is within the optimal time window for the geography. Based on a determining that the posting time is within the optimal time window for the geography, embodiments include delivering the posting to one or more users in the geography targeted by the posting corresponding to the optimal time window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jenny S. Li
  • Patent number: 10085140
    Abstract: A mobile communication device includes a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature and a control unit configured to determine whether a change in the sensed temperature relative to a previously-sensed temperature corresponds to a critical time range. The control unit is also configured to store data in a data storage unit when it is determined that the change in the sensed temperature corresponds to the critical time range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jean Chu, Susan L. Diamond, Peter B. Hom, Raghunandan Hulgundi, Jenny S. Li, Jing-Na Yuan
  • Publication number: 20180268064
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recalling digital content utilizing contextual data are disclosed. In embodiments, a method includes: determining, by a computing device, that a user has accessed a content item from a content resource; associating, by the computing device, the content item with session data, the session data including a route between a first location and a second location; receiving, by the computing device, a first search query; determining, by the computing device, one or more potential user sessions of interest based on the first search query; receiving, by the computing device, a second search query directed to the content item; and filtering, by the computing device, search results of the second search query based on the one or more potential user sessions of interest to produce filtered search results including one or more content items associated with the session data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Lisa Seacat DELUCA, Jenny S. LI, Dana L. PRICE, Aaron J. QUIRK
  • Publication number: 20180242239
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. More particularly, a system and method of locating a user preferred wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. The method includes scanning for available networks and determining whether the available networks satisfy one or more user preferences. The method further includes establishing a secondary network connection with one of the available networks based on one or more user preferences being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dawson, Peter G. Finn, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Jenny S. Li
  • Publication number: 20180208116
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and systems for modifying a vehicle periphery. These methods and systems include receiving a notification that an attachment is placed on the vehicle, detecting, with one or more sensors located in or on the vehicle, the location and size of the attachment on the vehicle, forming an attachment periphery of the attachment's size and location, forming a representation of the attachment periphery relative to the vehicle periphery and monitoring, with the one or more sensors, the surroundings of the vehicle to determine if an obstacle is within a predetermined distance of the attachment periphery or the vehicle periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, Jenny S. Li, Xinlin Wang
  • Publication number: 20180196403
    Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, Jenny S. Li, Pamela A. Nesbitt, Xinlin Wang
  • Publication number: 20180196401
    Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, Jenny S. Li, Pamela A. Nesbitt, Xinlin Wang
  • Patent number: 10019672
    Abstract: Text is received from a first client. The text is associated with an electronic communication tool for communication to a second client. Candidate answers are generated based on the text using a question answering system. The question answering system generates the candidate answers based on a plurality of data sources, including at least one personalized data source and at least one informational data source. At least one of the candidate answers is provided to the second client. Each of the candidate answers provided to the second client is selectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, James E. Carey, Jenny S. Li, John S. Mysak
  • Patent number: 10019673
    Abstract: Text is received from a first client. The text is associated with an electronic communication tool for communication to a second client. Candidate answers are generated based on the text using a question answering system. The question answering system generates the candidate answers based on a plurality of data sources, including at least one personalized data source and at least one informational data source. At least one of the candidate answers is provided to the second client. Each of the candidate answers provided to the second client is selectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, James E. Carey, Jenny S. Li, John S. Mysak
  • Publication number: 20180191657
    Abstract: A first electronic message being widely disseminated can be identified. First content of the first electronic message can be analyzed and a determination can be made as to whether the first content satisfies at least a first criterion. Responsive to determining that the first content satisfies at least the first criterion, a second electronic message including second content can be automatically generated. Communication of the second electronic message to a first set of people can be initiated, and responses by the first set of people to the second electronic message can be monitored. A determination can be made as to whether the responses satisfy at least a second criterion. Responsive to determining that the responses satisfy at least the second criterion, the second electronic message can be communicated to at least a second set of people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Elezaveta Koumpan, Jenny S. Li, Amit A. Nanavati
  • Publication number: 20180191658
    Abstract: A first electronic message being widely disseminated can be identified. First content of the first electronic message can be analyzed and a determination can be made as to whether the first content satisfies at least a first criterion. Responsive to determining that the first content satisfies at least the first criterion, a second electronic message including second content can be automatically generated. Communication of the second electronic message to a first set of people can be initiated, and responses by the first set of people to the second electronic message can be monitored. A determination can be made as to whether the responses satisfy at least a second criterion. Responsive to determining that the responses satisfy at least the second criterion, the second electronic message can be communicated to at least a second set of people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Elezaveta Koumpan, Jenny S. Li, Amit A. Nanavati
  • Patent number: 10015734
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. More particularly, a system and method of locating a user preferred wireless connection among a plurality of possible wireless connections. The method includes scanning for available networks and determining whether the available networks satisfy one or more user preferences. The method further includes establishing a secondary network connection with one of the available networks based on one or more user preferences being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dawson, Peter G. Finn, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Jenny S. Li