Patents by Inventor Joaquin Picon
Joaquin Picon 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: 8661054Abstract: The invention provides a file management method and system for managing file retrieval and access. The method operates at the operating system level within a file system of a computer device and allows creating file move links upon detection of a file move request. The file move link associates the file source location with the file target location and is stored within a file move link table of the file system for subsequent file access request. File path to target location is automatically retrieved and file reached transparently for the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Denis Aubert, Olivier Oudot, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Pucci
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Publication number: 20140040491Abstract: Method and system are provided for providing access to string-based message headers in network protocol messages. The method includes: converting header names into canonical form, wherein a canonical key represents one or more equivalent header names including alias forms, and wherein a canonical key has a string and an integer value; providing a mapping between the header names and the canonical keys; and searching for a header name using the canonical key by sequential search using integer comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Denis Aubert, Oliver Oudot, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Y. Pucci
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Publication number: 20140040492Abstract: Method and system are provided for providing access to string-based message headers in network protocol messages. The method includes: converting header names into canonical form, wherein a canonical key represents one or more equivalent header names including alias forms, and wherein a canonical key has a string and an integer value; providing a mapping between the header names and the canonical keys; and searching for a header name using the canonical key by sequential search using integer comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Denis Aubert, Oliver Oudot, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Y. Pucci
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Patent number: 8606766Abstract: There is disclosed a method of handling a given object class in an object-oriented environment, wherein it comprises, in response to the invocation of the given object class during runtime, the steps of: determining if the version associated with the given object class differs from a predefined minimal version and if so: (a) generating a new version of the object class from the previous version of the object class by invoking an interface method migrating an object class from a version to another; (b) extending the new object class by updating pointer links to the previous version of the given object class. The previous version of the object class may be maintained accessible after the object migration.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gerard Marmigere, Olivier Oudot, Joaquin Picon, Vincent Tassy
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Patent number: 8571383Abstract: A method, computer program, and system for enabling remanence-based advertisement that is not likely to be blocked by adblockers. A method of converting a master image, such as an advertisement or a logo, into a master video, according to an embodiment, includes: dividing the master image into a plurality of sub-images; generating a plurality of video frames defining a master video, the video frames having dimensions of the master image; and inserting the plurality of sub-images into the plurality of video frames, such that a playing of the master video defined by the video frames visually renders the master image.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Joaquin Picon, Pierre Secondo
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Publication number: 20130262318Abstract: Method for performing a commercial transaction wherein a customer having a computer connected to a public network such as the Internet network and a SMS terminal is able to receive and send SMS messages over a telephone network and can order an article by using the computer to a commercial server connected to the public network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Patent number: 8468093Abstract: Method for performing a commercial transaction wherein a customer having a computer connected to a public network such as the Internet network and a SMS terminal is able to receive and send SMS messages over a telephone network and can order an article by using the computer to a commercial server connected to the public network.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Publication number: 20130135246Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and systems for the transfer of information using multi-point contact on a capacitive surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a device comprising: a first surface having a plurality of contact points arranged in a pattern and a second surface having a contact area electrically connected to the plurality of contact points, whereby the plurality of contact points on the first surface is activated by a user contacting the contact area on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Denis Aubert, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Y. Pucci, Vincent Tassy
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Publication number: 20130106579Abstract: An RFID system and tag, and a method for identifying objects using an RFID system are disclosed. In an embodiment, an RFID tag comprises a microchip for storing an identification sequence, a tag antenna coupled with the microchip for receiving and transmitting the RF signal; and a ferrous metal portion disposed near the IC and the tag antenna. The ferrous metal portion is sensitive to, and heats up when subjected to, magnetic induction. The heat of the ferrous metal is propagated to the RFID tag such that the tag reaches its operating temperature more quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Denis Aubert, Xavier Bocquet, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Y. Pucci
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Patent number: 8418161Abstract: A system and a method for loading a called class file table with data indicating a highest version of a class file of a software application are provided. The method includes retrieving a first class version dependency file associated with a first class file, having both a first class name and a first version number associated with a second class file that is called by the first class file. The method further includes adding a first record to the called class file table having both the first class name and the first version number associated with a second class file, and retrieving a second class version dependency file associated with a third class file. The second class version dependency file has both a second class name and a second version number associated with a fourth class file called by the third class file.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon, Vincent Tassy
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Patent number: 8412731Abstract: The invention provides a file management method and system for managing file retrieval and access. The method operates at the operating system level within a file system of a computer device and allows creating file move links upon detection of a file move request. The file move link associates the file source location with the file target location and is stored within a file move link table of the file system for subsequent file access request. File path to target location is automatically retrieved and file reached transparently for the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Denis Aubert, Olivier Oudot, Joaquin Picon, Bernard Pucci
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Patent number: 8401567Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for handling identification information emitted by a radio frequency device, and a radio frequency device for emitting identification information. The method receives and stores identification information transmitted by the radio frequency device, retrieves the identification information from the first mobile communication device, and inserts the identification information into the communication. The system includes a first mobile communication device, a second communication device, and an inserting means. The computer program product includes computer program instructions for carrying out the steps of the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Denis Aubert, Joaquin Picon, Pierre Secondo, Joel Viale
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Patent number: 8362877Abstract: A location localization method and system. The method includes transmitting by an RFID tag reader, a request for locating a passive RFID tag in a facility. The RFID tag reader receives from active RFID tags, a first date/time associated with first data. The RFID tag reader transmits to the active RFID tags, a request for retrieving the first data. The first data comprises distances between each active RFID tag and the passive RFID tag. The RFID tag reader receives the first data. The RFID tag reader receives a map of the facility and locations on the map for the active RFID tags. The RFID tag reader determines a location within the facility for the passive RFID tag based on the first data, the map, and the locations on the map. The RFID tag reader transmits the first location to a user.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Publication number: 20120324188Abstract: A method for sharing data contained on a peripheral device amongst a pluratlity of blade servers is disclosed. The method includes storing a copy of data from a peripheral device to a memory device. The memory device is partitioned into at least ‘n’ memory areas, each memory area storing one copy of the data. The method also includes assigning one of the at least ‘n’ memory areas to each of a plurality ‘n’ of servers. The method also includes establishing communication between the plurality of servers and the plurality of assigned memory areas via a switch controller. The switch controller is configured to access the plurality of assigned memory areas via a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Gerard Marmigère, Patrick Michel, Joaquin Picon
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Patent number: 8289129Abstract: A method and RFID tag for locating RFID tags. A passive RFID tag A receives a polling command transmitted from a RFID reader and addressed to another passive RFID tag B. The RFID tag A determines that the polling command is not addressed to the RFID tag A and consequent1y, at time t1, switches the RFID tag A to a catching mode for catching echos from other tags. The RFID tag A receives at time t3>t1 an echo of a message sent by the RFID tag B to the RFID reader. The RFID tag A determines a distance (D.t2t) between the RFID tag A and the RFID tag B based on t3 minus t1. The distance D.t2t does not exceed a specified radius limit and the identification of the RFID tag B and the distance D.t2t are stored in a database within the RFID tag A.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Patent number: 8265396Abstract: The present invention provides for the recovery of characters entered into at least one data entry zone of a data entry window. A method in accordance with an embodiment includes: storing a first image of the data entry window during data entry; subtracting a reference image from the first image to obtain a delta image, wherein the reference image is an image of the data entry window without data entered; identifying at least one non empty zone of the delta image and the location of the at least one data entry zone on the data entry window from the location of the at least one non empty zone on the delta image; extracting at least one character by applying optical character recognition to the least one non empty zone; and inputting the at least one character into the location of the at least one data entry zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Luc Collet, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Publication number: 20120218088Abstract: A location localization method and system. The method includes transmitting by an RFID tag reader, a request for locating a passive RFID tag in a facility. The RFID tag reader receives from active RFID tags, a first date/time associated with first data. The RFID tag reader transmits to the active RFID tags, a request for retrieving the first data. The first data comprises distances between each active RFID tag and the passive RFID tag. The RFID tag reader receives the first data. The RFID tag reader receives a map of the facility and locations on the map for the active RFID tags. The RFID tag reader determines a location within the facility for the passive RFID tag based on the first data, the map, and the locations on the map. The RFID tag reader transmits the first location to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
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Patent number: 8249233Abstract: A system for facilitating to an end-user the recognition of other participants attending a conference call, comprising means attached to the end-user's telephone for receiving signals from the telephone line, means for analyzing the telephone line signals and associating a unique caller identification to each new participant joining the conference call, means for associating with each such caller identification, a unique position in a representation of the conference call, and means for representing to the end-user such unique position for all participants in the conference call.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Loupia, Joaquin Picon, Nicolas Schifano, Laurent Vincent
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Patent number: 8228171Abstract: RFID method and system are provided. A reader transmits a reader signal to beacon tags and a listening tag. The beacon tags transmit beacon signals including a beacon identification and a beacon distance to the reader. The listening tag receives the beacon signals. Neighbor distances are calculated for the beacon tags based on when the beacon signals are received, when the listening tag receives the reader signal, and a constant processing time. The neighbor distances are the individual distances from the listening tag to the beacon tags. A list is stored including the beacon identification for the beacon tags, the beacon distance, and the neighbor distances. The listening tag transmits the list and a listening tag identification to the reader. A geographical position of the listening tag is calculated based on the beacon distance, beacon coordinates, and a listening tag distance which is from the reader to the listening tag.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon, Xavier Rey-Robert, Vincent Tassy
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Patent number: 8229396Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless service purchasing system used for getting a service provided by a service provider. In one embodiment, the system comprises a mobile device including a SIM card, wherein a RFID tag is integrated, the user being identified by the same identification number in both SIM card and RFID tag. The RFID tag is adapted to communicate with a service controller booth so that the user of the mobile device be authorized to get the service. The system comprises a service provider server adapted to receive a request when it has received the identification number from the RFID tag to verify whether an account associated with the user has enough credit to gain access to the requested service and to send back a reply to the service controller booth authorizing or denying the user access to the service according to whether there is enough credit in the account.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jean-Luc Collet, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon, Pierre Secondo