Patents by Inventor Jerald R. Eaker

Jerald R. Eaker 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).

  • Automated guidance for selecting components of an it solution
    Patent number: 9741065
    Abstract: A computer displays a first set of components available for selection by the customer for an IT solution. The computer receives, from the customer, selection of a first component included in the first set of components. The computer determines that subsequent use of the first component requires a service. The computer identifies and displays a second set of components based on compatibility with the first component and ability to use the same service as the first component. The computer receives selection, from the customer, a second component included in the second set of components. The computer designs the IT solution to (a) include the first component and the second component and (b) share the same service during use of the first component and the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Denis L. Collet, Jerald R. Eaker, Guillermo Martinez, Jay L. Tabor
  • AUTOMATED GUIDANCE FOR SELECTING COMPONENTS OF AN IT SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20140344101
    Abstract: A computer displays a first set of components available for selection by the customer for an IT solution. The computer receives, from the customer, selection of a first component included in the first set of components. The computer determines that subsequent use of the first component requires a service. The computer identifies and displays a second set of components based on compatibility with the first component and ability to use the same service as the first component. The computer receives selection, from the customer, a second component included in the second set of components. The computer designs the IT solution to (a) include the first component and the second component and (b) share the same service during use of the first component and the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Denis L. Collet, Jerald R. Eaker, Guillermo Martinez, Jay L. Tabor