Patents by Inventor John W. Miller
John W. Miller 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: 7991802Abstract: An exemplary feature is a method for using XML Schema based standards. The method consists of constructing a reduced schema for a specific interaction from a collection of reusable artifacts. The method further consists of publishing the reduced schema in a repository thereby allowing the reduced schema to be reused.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David D. Chen, Ralph A. Hertlein, John W. Miller, William R. Wise, Jr.
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Patent number: 7958176Abstract: Techniques for identifying coefficients are described. A technique collects sample input values to the filter and identifies desired output values from the filter for the collected sample input values. The technique then generates a power spectrum of the collected sample input values and a power spectrum of the identified desired output values. The technique then calculates the difference between the generated power spectra. Finally, the technique identifies coefficients that yield a filter transfer function that closely approximates the calculated differences. A technique identifies coefficients for a finite impulse response filter. The technique collects sample input values for a function and identifies desired output values for the filter for the collected sample input values. The technique then approximates the output values from the input values using a linear fitting technique. Finally, the technique sets the coefficients to values obtained from the linear-fitting technique.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John R. Douceur, Robert P. Fitzgerald, John W. Miller
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Publication number: 20110125828Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating standardized models for a resource via social computing. The disclosed systems and methods generate standardized models for resources via social computing and include receiving a request for the registration of a resource from a first client; collecting data defining at least one property of the resource to be registered and registering the resource with a server having a plurality of clients. The method also includes receiving subsequent request for the registration of a substantially similar resource from a second client; providing the subsequent client with earlier collected data from other clients defining the properties of the existing resource, and receiving data chosen by the subsequent client defining the properties of the new substantially similar resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Amit Aghara, Akram Bou-Ghannam, Pradeep P. Mansey, John W. Miller
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Patent number: 7916859Abstract: A method for determining a user intended number from a partial phone number includes steps for receiving a partial phone number, determining whether the partial phone number corresponds with at least one database number based on at least one selected criteria list and performing a system action based on the determination. The method may include prioritizing a list of database numbers that correspond to the partial number.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael J. Martine, John W. Miller, Gregory J. Boss, Kevin C. McConnell, Rick A. Hamilton, II
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Publication number: 20110022943Abstract: A document object model (DOM) representation of an element of web content received from a web content source is identified via a processor. The DOM representation of the element of web content is extracted from the web content source. The extracted DOM representation is stored as a first reusable DOM component within a memory associated with the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Akram Bou-Ghannam, Gregory T. Brown, Calvin Lawrence, John W. Miller
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Publication number: 20100312318Abstract: A device for cooling the central nervous system (e.g., the brain) is disclosed that is specifically designed to provide cooling of an injured central nervous system for neuroprotective, antiepileptogenic, and/or antiepileptic treatments. In one embodiment, a portion of the cooling device is placed in a recess formed by removal of a portion of a patient's skull. An embedded heat-collecting portion of the cooling device is formed to fit in the location of the formed recess and a thermally conductive material of the heat-collecting portion is placed adjacent the dura mater to provide the desired degree of cooling. A heat-dissipating external plate is in thermal contact with the internal plate, and can be selectively sized according to a specific purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Raimondo D'Ambrosio, Matthew Smyth, Steven Mark Rothman, John W. Miller
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Patent number: 7849114Abstract: The present invention provides a virtual database as well as a method, system, and program product for generating a virtual database. Specifically, under the present invention, Service Data Objects (SDOs) corresponding to a plurality of database tables are provided within a virtual container. Once provided, two or more of the SDOs are interrelated to yield the virtual database (having a Virtual Bounded Persistent Memory). In accordance with the present invention, the database tables can be stored within a single (e.g., conventional) database, or databases. In addition, the virtual database can be generated and removed on-demand. Still yet, the virtual database of the present invention can be queried using standard Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gregory J. Boss, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Kevin C. McConnell, John W. Miller, Timothy M. Waters
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Patent number: 7743130Abstract: The invention discloses a method for specifying Web service behavior that includes a step of exposing an internal logic flow of a Web service to clients. The internal logic flow can include at least one activity, which is defined by a set of machine-readable instructions. A special invocation command for the Web service can be received from a client. The special invocation command can specify a modification for the activity. An instance of the Web service can be invoked for the client, where the Web service instance implements the modification instead of the activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Akram A. Bou-Ghannam, John W. Miller, Ryan Rozich
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Publication number: 20100063608Abstract: A method of controlling a machine tool and other controlled devices, as well as a programmable numerical control (PNC) system, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method of controlling includes receiving a first part program at a programmable logic controller (PLC), and storing the first part program in a string array library of a memory portion of the PLC. The method further includes communicating information between the PLC and an operator interface regarding the first part program, and providing a first signal from the PLC to a first port so as to cause the first machine tool to be operated in accordance with the first part program. Also, in at least some embodiments, the PNC system allows for control of multiple machine tools and/or other controlled devices, by way of one or more part programs, and/or for editing of a part program while that program is being executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: John W. Miller
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Publication number: 20090187594Abstract: An exemplary feature is a method for using XML Schema based standards. The method consists of constructing a reduced schema for a specific interaction from a collection of reusable artifacts. The method further consists of publishing the reduced schema in a repository thereby allowing the reduced schema to be reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: David D. Chen, Ralph A. Hertlein, John W. Miller, William R. Wise, JR.
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Patent number: 7426526Abstract: An exemplary feature is a method for using XML Schema based standards. The method consists of constructing a reduced schema for a specific interaction from a collection of reusable artifacts. The method further consists of publishing the reduced schema in a repository thereby allowing the reduced schema to be reused.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David D. Chen, Ralph A. Hertlein, John W. Miller, William R. Wise, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080162876Abstract: The present solution can include a SQL coprocessor. The SQL coprocessor can comprise silicon-based logic within which a set of machine-readable instructions that are associated with one or more silicon-based components of a database architecture can be implemented. A silicon-based component can include a protocol interface component, a SQL parsing component, a calculation engine component, and/or an I/O handing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: AKRAM A. BOU-GHANNAM, ROBERT A. HOTH, JOHN W. MILLER, JOAQUIN RAMIREZ
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Publication number: 20080028020Abstract: The invention discloses a method for specifying Web service behavior that includes a step of exposing an internal logic flow of a Web service to clients. The internal logic flow can include at least one activity, which is defined by a set of machine-readable instructions. A special invocation command for the Web service can be received from a client. The special invocation command can specify a modification for the activity. An instance of the Web service can be invoked for the client, where the Web service instance implements the modification instead of the activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: AKRAM A. BOU-GHANNAM, JOHN W. MILLER, RYAN ROZICH
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Publication number: 20070294215Abstract: The present invention provides a virtual database as well as a method, system, and program product for generating a virtual database. Specifically, under the present invention, Service Data Objects (SDOs) corresponding to a plurality of database tables are provided within a virtual container. Once provided, two or more of the SDOs are interrelated to yield the virtual database (having a Virtual Bounded Persistent Memory). In accordance with the present invention, the database tables can be stored within a single (e.g., conventional) database, or databases. In addition, the virtual database can be generated and removed on-demand. Still yet, the virtual database of the present invention can be queried using standard Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Rick A. Hamilton, Kevin C. McConnell, John W. Miller, Timothy M. Waters
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Patent number: 7210385Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: William R. Stumpf, Mark E. Brunson, Scott M. Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert G. Moores, Jr., John W. Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William G. Harman, Jr., Adan Ayala
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Patent number: 7181736Abstract: A method and system for improving the working set of a program image. The working set (WS) improvement system of the present invention employs a two-phase technique for improving the working set. In the first phase, the WS improvement system inputs the program image and outputs a program image with the locality of its references improved. In the second phase, the WS improvement system inputs the program image with its locality of references improved and outputs a program image with the placement of its basic blocks in relation to page boundaries improved so that the working set is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John R. Douceur, Robert P. Fitzgerald, John W. Miller
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Patent number: 7011191Abstract: A locking strut including a housing with a piston rod extending therethrough. A baffle mounts on the piston rod to divide the housing into two chambers. An orifice through the baffle allows fluid to pass between the chambers to damp reciprocating movement. An electromagnetic driver within the housing is selectively energized to move a ferromagnetic plate between an open position, wherein fluid flows freely between the chambers, and a closed position, wherein the ferromagnetic plate blocks the orifice to prevent fluid flow between the chambers and lock the locking strut in position. A plurality of orifices may be spaced about the baffle, with the number and size of the orifices determining the damping capability of the locking strut. A plurality of drivers may be disposed within the housing to overcome fluid forces during movement of the locking strut between an extended and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Litens AutomotiveInventors: Gary Spicer, Gerald J. Hamers, Terry Cleland, John W. Miller, Zbyslaw Staniewicz
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Patent number: 6990883Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: William R. Stumpf, Mark E. Brunson, Scott M. Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert G. Moores, Jr., John W. Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William G. Harman, Jr., Adan Ayala
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Patent number: 6823765Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: William R. Stumpf, Mark E. Brunson, Scott M. Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert G. Moores, Jr., John W. Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William G. Harman, Jr., Adan Ayala
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Publication number: 20040124662Abstract: A power-operated system for actuating the rear doors or liftgates of motor vehicles is disclosed. The system includes an articulating strut mounted between a vehicle frame and the rear door. A motor assembly is operatively coupled between the articulating strut and the vehicle frame for changing the angular orientation and, in turn, mechanical advantage provided by the articulating strut. The articulating strut is moved into angular orientations of greater mechanical advantage in order to effect opening of the rear door and lesser mechanical advantage to effect closing of the rear door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Terry P. Cleland, Gerald J. Hamers, Gary Spicer, John W. Miller, Zbyslaw Staniewicz