Patents by Inventor John R. Smith

John R. Smith 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: 10943697
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for identifying symptoms based on digital media. The method includes one or more processors receiving digital media and information associated with a first animal from a user. The method further includes one or more processors identifying data records, stored in a knowledge database, that are respectively associated with an animal that is similar to the first animal. The method further includes one or more processors determining symptom information corresponding to the first animal based on a comparison of the received digital media and information associated with the first animal and the identified data records. The method further includes presenting the determined symptom information to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lilla Boroczky, Francisco Phelan Curbera, Maria Eleftheriou, John R. Smith
  • Patent number: 10780924
    Abstract: A bogie for a lowboy trailer includes a rear suspension support assembly configured to carry a suspension system of the lowboy trailer thereunder and a front transition assembly coupled to a front end of the rear suspension support assembly and configured to couple the rear suspension support assembly to a lower deck of the lowboy trailer. At least a portion of the rear suspension support assembly has a closed cross section when viewed along a longitudinal axis of the rear suspension support assembly. At least a portion of the front transition assembly has a closed cross section when viewed along a longitudinal axis of the front transition assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Fontaine Commercial Trailer, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Smith, Gregory C. Benson
  • Publication number: 20200257980
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes training a neural network model with a first set of training data. In an embodiment, the method includes calculating divergence for a set of layers of the neural network model, the set of layers comprising at least one batch norm layer. In an embodiment, the method includes analyzing, based on the calculated divergence, a stability of each of the set of layers. In an embodiment, the method includes removing, based on the analysis determining a subset of the set of layers fails to meet a threshold stability, the subset of the set of layers of the neural network model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bishwaranjan Bhattacharjee, Parag Chandakkar, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200202599
    Abstract: A method and system of stitching a plurality of image views of a scene, including grouping matched points of interest in a plurality of groups, and determining a similarity transformation with smallest rotation angle for each grouping of the matched points. The method further includes generating virtual matching points on non-overlapping area of the plurality of image views and generating virtual matching points on overlapping area for each of the plurality of image views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Chung-Ching LIN, Sharathchandra U. Pankanti, Karthikeyan Natesan Ramamurthy, Aleksandr Y. Aravkin, John R. Smith
  • Patent number: 10685172
    Abstract: Generating a textual description of an image includes classifying an image represented by image data into a domain-specific category, and segmenting one or more elements in the image data based on the domain-specific category. Each element of the one or more elements is compared to a domain-independent model to detect one or more statistical anomalies in the one or more elements. The one or more detected statistical anomalies are characterized using one or more domain-independent text phrases. The one or more domain-independent text phrases are converted to one or more domain-specific descriptions based upon the domain-specific category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Connell, II, Sharathchandra Pankanti, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200162799
    Abstract: A method and system for auto-curating a media are provided. Media content is received over the network interface. A set of markers is identified for the media content, each marker corresponding to one of a plurality of visible and audible cues in the media content. Segments in the media content are identified based on the identified set of markers. An excitement score is computed for each segment based on the identified markers that fall within the segment. A highlight clip is generated by identifying segments having excitement scores greater than a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Michele Merler, Dhiraj Joshi, Quoc-Bao Nguyen, Stephen C. Hammer, John Joseph Kent, John R. Smith, Rogerio Feris
  • Publication number: 20200160084
    Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein include a computer-implemented method of determining a bounding box for an object in an image. The method includes determining a label for an object in a first image using a first algorithm, and generating a set of images based on the first image, by cropping the first image from a selected direction. The method further includes determining labels for each image in the set using the first algorithm, and removing images from the set such that the remaining images have a label matching the initial label. The method further includes determining a key image for the set, which is the smallest image from the set that has a confidence score exceeding a threshold. Further, the method includes determining a bounding box for the object in the first image based on a perimeter of a portion of the first image that overlaps the key image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Bishwaranjan Bhattacharjee, John R. Smith, Matthew Greenberg
  • Patent number: 10643093
    Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein include a computer-implemented method of determining a bounding box for an object in an image. The method includes determining a label for an object in a first image using a first algorithm, and generating a set of images based on the first image, by cropping the first image from a selected direction. The method further includes determining labels for each image in the set using the first algorithm, and removing images from the set such that the remaining images have a label matching the initial label. The method further includes determining a key image for the set, which is the smallest image from the set that has a confidence score exceeding a threshold. Further, the method includes determining a bounding box for the object in the first image based on a perimeter of a portion of the first image that overlaps the key image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bishwaranjan Bhattacharjee, John R. Smith, Matthew Greenberg
  • Patent number: 10595101
    Abstract: A method and system for auto-curating a media are provided. Media content is received over the network interface. A set of markers is identified for the media content, each marker corresponding to one of a plurality of visible and audible cues in the media content. Segments in the media content are identified based on the identified set of markers. An excitement score is computed for each segment based on the identified markers that fall within the segment. A highlight clip is generated by identifying segments having excitement scores greater than a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michele Merler, Dhiraj Joshi, Quoc-Bao Nguyen, Stephen C. Hammer, John Joseph Kent, John R. Smith, Rogerio Feris
  • Patent number: 10553005
    Abstract: A method and system of stitching a plurality of image views of a scene, including grouping matched points of interest in a plurality of groups, and determining a similarity transformation with smallest rotation angle for each grouping of the matched points. The method further includes generating virtual matching points on non-overlapping area of the plurality of image views and generating virtual matching points on overlapping area for each of the plurality of image views.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chung-Ching Lin, Sharathchandra U. Pankanti, Karthikeyan Natesan Ramamurthy, Aleksandr Y. Aravkin, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200024171
    Abstract: A septic tank system includes a multiple compartmented (or chambered) supplemental tank. The supplemental tank has a cover/lid with a plurality of strategically situated access holes (both small and large ports) for servicing the various chambers from above ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: John R. Smith, Ron Keffer, Robert Horger, Andrew C. Middleton, Robin L. Weightman, Peter Goodale, Richard Donahue
  • Publication number: 20190361965
    Abstract: Generating a textual description of an image includes classifying an image represented by image data into a domain-specific category, and segmenting one or more elements in the image data based on the domain-specific category. Each element of the one or more elements is compared to a domain-independent model to detect one or more statistical anomalies in the one or more elements. The one or more detected statistical anomalies are characterized using one or more domain-independent text phrases. The one or more domain-independent text phrases are converted to one or more domain-specific descriptions based upon the domain-specific category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Connell, II, Sharathchandra Pankanti, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190335762
    Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition comprises lemon grass oil, peppermint oil and liquid soap/soap solution. The herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition is tested on the insects/bugs. The predetermined amount of lemon grass oil is in a range of 3% v/v-45% v/v. The predetermined amount of peppermint oil is in a range of 0.05% v/v-25% v/v. The predetermined amount of liquid soap/soap solution is in a range of 0.01% v/v-20% v/v. The liquid soap/soap solution does not comprise chemical dyes, perfumes and phosphate composition. The soap solution/liquid soap is plant based and does not comprise animal derived products. The soap solution/liquid soap prevents separation of peppermint oil and lemon grass oil in the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition. The bed bugs, roaches and hornets die after spraying the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: John R Smith
  • Publication number: 20190289372
    Abstract: A method and system for auto-curating a media are provided. Media content is received over the network interface. A set of markers is identified for the media content, each marker corresponding to one of a plurality of visible and audible cues in the media content. Segments in the media content are identified based on the identified set of markers. An excitement score is computed for each segment based on the identified markers that fall within the segment. A highlight clip is generated by identifying segments having excitement scores greater than a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Michele Merler, Dhiraj Joshi, Quoc-Bao Nguyen, Stephen C. Hammer, John Joseph Kent, John R. Smith, Rogerio Feris
  • Patent number: 10377677
    Abstract: Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Kyle A. Crum, Judodine Nichols, David F. Iwig, Steven C. Orkis, Gerald E. Carkin, Deniz Gencaga, Stephen P. Sunday, Ian Ross Harrison, John R. Smith, Shannon I. Parks, Mikhail Gershenzon
  • Patent number: 10360623
    Abstract: A personalization enhancement method and system. The method includes retrieving and analyzing digital content associated with a user. Characteristics describing the digital content are tagged and transferred to a profile of said the user. The profile includes additional characteristics generated during previous analysis of data from the digital content and additional digital content associated with the user. User information associated with products, a location, and a time profile is assigned. The profile is analyzed based on selection and interaction of the user with respect to a consumer Website. The profile includes the characteristics and the additional characteristics with respect to products and services of the consumer Website. A presentation color setting and a group of products and services of are determined for presentation to the user. The group of products and services are presented to the user using the presentation color setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernadette R. Duponchel, Myron Flickner, Victoria B. Platt, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190191182
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for finding objects in a collection of images or video, the method comprising: assessing a similarity between two subgraphs; detecting the objects in the collection; assessing a relationship between the objects; finding attributes of the objects; constructing a collection graph for the collection where each of the objects is the vertices and nodes of the collection graph and their relationships with other objects and attributes are edges of the collection graphs; recursively identifying coherent subgraphs and turning the coherent subgraphs into new meta-nodes of the collection graph; identification of the stable graph reducing the collection graph into zero or more distinct stories; assigning a similarity score for each pair of the stories based on a similarity between the corresponding stories; linking the stories into inlier stories based on the similarity score being greater than a first pre-determined threshold level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Chung-Ching LIN, Sharathchandra U. PANKANTI, John R. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20190172580
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for identifying symptoms based on digital media. The method includes one or more processors receiving digital media and information associated with a first animal from a user. The method further includes one or more processors identifying data records, stored in a knowledge database, that are respectively associated with an animal that is similar to the first animal. The method further includes one or more processors determining symptom information corresponding to the first animal based on a comparison of the received digital media and information associated with the first animal and the identified data records. The method further includes presenting the determined symptom information to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Lilla Boroczky, Francisco Phelan Curbera, Maria Eleftheriou, John R. Smith
  • Patent number: 10303801
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing visual memes includes identifying visual memes associated with at least one topic in a data source. The visual memes propagated over time are tracked to extract information associated with identified visual memes. The information associated with the visual memes is analyzed to determine at least one of generation, propagation, and use of the identified memes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew L. Hill, John R. Kender, Apostol I. Natsev, John R. Smith, Lexing Xie
  • Patent number: 10306267
    Abstract: A compression system for compressing a video received from an imaging device, the compression system including a transformation estimation device configured to estimate, based on pixel transformations between a first frame and a second frame of the video, a transformation matrix, an encoding device configured to encode the second frame as an increment with the first frame based on the transformation matrix generated by the transformation device, a compression device configured to compress the increments into compressed data, and a reconstruction device configured to reconstruct the first frame and the second frame using the transformation matrix generated by the transformation estimation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chung-Ching Lin, Sharathchandra U. Pankanti, John R. Smith