Patents by Inventor John Werner
John Werner 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: 11395051Abstract: A method and system for digital video content mapping includes receiving and parsing digital video content. Content tokens are defined for tagging content in the digital video content. A cognitive analysis is used to identify content tokens and tag content tokens in the digital video content. A relationship map is created between related tagged content tokens between instances of digital video content using a cognitive analysis. The relationship map indicates the strength of a relationship between the tagged plurality of content tokens and thereby the plurality of instances of digital video content.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 11363352Abstract: A method and system for digital video content mapping includes receiving and parsing digital video content. Content tokens are defined for tagging content in the digital video content. A cognitive analysis is used to identify content tokens and tag content tokens in the digital video content. A relationship map is created between related tagged content tokens between instances of digital video content using a cognitive analysis. The relationship map indicates the strength of a relationship between the tagged plurality of content tokens and thereby the plurality of instances of digital video content.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 11219797Abstract: A real-time performance management may be used for cycling. A first computing device retrieves profile data related to a cyclist. The first computing device receives sensor readings from one or more sensors. A first sensor of the one or more sensors detects cyclist tilt. Profile data and the sensor readings from the one or more sensors determine cyclist status. A notification based on the determined cyclist status communicates to a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Werner, Eli M. Dow, Kavita Sehgal, Sneha Varghese, Diane Stamboni, Nicholas Danyluk, Sarah Wu
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Patent number: 11068476Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to computer-implemented methods, systems, and computer program products for calculating a metric using natural language processing tokens. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes parsing, by a processing device, user content using a natural language processing technique to extract tokens. The method further includes filtering, by the processing device, the tokens relating to a natural language processing criterion. The method further includes calculating, by the processing device, a metric based at least in part on the filtered tokens. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, whether to take an action by applying the metric to a set of rules. The method further includes taking the action responsive to determining to take the action.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Danyluk, Eli M. Dow, Kavita Sehgal, Diane Stamboni, Sneha Varghese, John Werner, Sarah Wu
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Patent number: 11042540Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to computer-implemented methods, systems, and computer program products for calculating a metric using natural language processing tokens. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes parsing, by a processing device, user content using a natural language processing technique to extract tokens. The method further includes filtering, by the processing device, the tokens relating to a natural language processing criterion. The method further includes calculating, by the processing device, a metric based at least in part on the filtered tokens. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, whether to take an action by applying the metric to a set of rules. The method further includes taking the action responsive to determining to take the action.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Danyluk, Eli M. Dow, Kavita Sehgal, Diane Stamboni, Sneha Varghese, John Werner, Sarah Wu
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Patent number: 11027512Abstract: A system for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: CLOVER IMAGING GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hermann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 10713423Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods and systems for content adjustment. Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a processor, a message from a user. A desired sentiment level for the message is received and a sentiment of the message is analyzed. The sentiment of the message is comparted to the desired sentiment level for the message to determine one or more suggested edits for the message.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 10671682Abstract: Technical solutions are described for selecting and retrieving, by a media retrieval system, media items for displaying. An example method for selecting and retrieving the media items includes monitoring a conversation of a user via a user device, and extracting a conversation topic from the conversation. The method further includes determining that a metadata database of a media storage associated with the user includes the conversation topic. The method further includes adding, in response, to a topic match database, from the media storage, an identity of a media item matching with the conversation topic, and adding, to a list of media items to be played back by a media display device, the topic match database. Further yet, the method includes playing back, by the media display device, the media item.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Danyluk, Kavita Sehgal, Diane Stamboni, Sneha Varghese, John Werner, Sarah Wu
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Patent number: 10609368Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for compressing an image using similar images includes: receiving a first image; storing the first image on a storage server; comparing the first image to one or more stored intra-frames (I-Frames) to determine a similar I-Frame from the one or more stored I-Frames; in response to determining the similar I-Frame, determining that one or more stored predicted frames (P-Frames) reference the similar I-Frame; comparing the first image to the one or more stored P-Frames to determine a similar P-Frame; determining whether the first image meets a P-Frame threshold level for the similar P-Frame; in response to determining that the first image meets the P-Frame threshold level, generating a first P-Frame for the first image using data from the similar P-Frame and data from the similar I-Frame to compress storage space used by the first image on the storage server.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Werner, Arkadiy Tsfasman, Gary Chernega
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Patent number: 10587919Abstract: A method and system for digital video content filtering is provided and includes receiving a request to filter instances of recorded digital video content, based on user preferences from a user profile. The instances are segmented based on a cognitive analysis using content tags in the instances. The computer accesses a relationship map and tags from the user profile. The relationship map describes how the segments from the instances of recorded digital video content are related to each other. The computer performs a cognitive analysis of the user profile data utilizing the accessed relationship map and tags. A relevance score is assigned to the instances of recorded digital video content, which indicates a strength of the relationship between the identified instances and the user viewing preferences and/or keywords. Relevant segments are identified based on the relevance score exceeding a predetermined threshold value. The relevant segments are stored on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 10585956Abstract: Technical solutions are described for selecting and retrieving, by a media retrieval system, media items for displaying. An example method for selecting and retrieving the media items includes monitoring a conversation of a user via a user device, and extracting a conversation topic from the conversation. The method further includes determining that a metadata database of a media storage associated with the user includes the conversation topic. The method further includes adding, in response, to a topic match database, from the media storage, an identity of a media item matching with the conversation topic, and adding, to a list of media items to be played back by a media display device, the topic match database. Further yet, the method includes playing back, by the media display device, the media item.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Danyluk, Kavita Sehgal, Diane Stamboni, Sneha Varghese, John Werner, Sarah Wu
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Patent number: 10586138Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus, a computer-implemented method, and a computer program product for branding a quick response code onto a surface. Aspects of the invention include a branding device having a plurality of thermoelectric devices on a substrate. Each of the thermoelectric devices is arranged on the substrate as a single bit in a quick response pattern. Each of the thermoelectric devices includes an n-type thermoelectric element electrically coupled to a p-type thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric elements can be individually heated or cooled using the Peltier effect.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 10587920Abstract: A method and system for digital video content filtering is provided and includes receiving a request to filter instances of recorded digital video content, based on user preferences from a user profile. The instances are segmented based on a cognitive analysis using content tags in the instances. The computer accesses a relationship map and tags from the user profile. The relationship map describes how the segments from the instances of recorded digital video content are related to each other. The computer performs a cognitive analysis of the user profile data utilizing the accessed relationship map and tags. A relevance score is assigned to the instances of recorded digital video content, which indicates a strength of the relationship between the identified instances and the user viewing preferences and/or keywords. Relevant segments are identified based on the relevance score exceeding a predetermined threshold value. The relevant segments are stored on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Patent number: 10373476Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for preventing the loss of wireless accessories for mobile devices. Aspects include calculating, by a processor, a distance between a mobile device and at least one of two or more wireless accessories in communication with the mobile device an determining whether the distance between the mobile device and the at least one of two or more wireless accessories is greater than a first threshold distance. Aspects also include generating an alert by the mobile device that indicates that the at least one of two or more wireless accessories is greater than the threshold distance away from the mobile device based on a determination that the distance between the mobile device and the at least one of two or more wireless accessories is greater than the first threshold distance.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Luke N. Buschmann, Brad Hoover, John Werner
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Publication number: 20190232597Abstract: A system for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Heymo Hormann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 10293568Abstract: A system and method for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 10298925Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for compressing an image using similar images includes: receiving a first image; storing the first image on a storage server; comparing the first image to one or more stored intra-frames (I-Frames) to determine a similar I-Frame from the one or more stored I-Frames; in response to determining the similar I-Frame, determining that one or more stored predicted frames (P-Frames) reference the similar I-Frame; comparing the first image to the one or more stored P-Frames to determine a similar P-Frame; determining whether the first image meets a P-Frame threshold level for the similar P-Frame; in response to determining that the first image meets the P-Frame threshold level, generating a first P-Frame for the first image using data from the similar P-Frame and data from the similar I-Frame to compress storage space used by the first image on the storage server.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Werner, Arkadiy Tsfasman, Gary Chernega
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Publication number: 20190130235Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus, a computer-implemented method, and a computer program product for branding a quick response code onto a surface. Aspects of the invention include a branding device having a plurality of thermoelectric devices on a substrate. Each of the thermoelectric devices is arranged on the substrate as a single bit in a quick response pattern. Each of the thermoelectric devices includes an n-type thermoelectric element electrically coupled to a p-type thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric elements can be individually heated or cooled using the Peltier effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Michael J. Ellsworth, JR., Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Publication number: 20190121842Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods and systems for content adjustment. Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a processor, a message from a user. A desired sentiment level for the message is received and a sentiment of the message is analyzed. The sentiment of the message is comparted to the desired sentiment level for the message to determine one or more suggested edits for the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner
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Publication number: 20190104342Abstract: A method and system for digital video content filtering is provided and includes receiving a request to filter instances of recorded digital video content, based on user preferences from a user profile. The instances are segmented based on a cognitive analysis using content tags in the instances. The computer accesses a relationship map and tags from the user profile. The relationship map describes how the segments from the instances of recorded digital video content are related to each other. The computer performs a cognitive analysis of the user profile data utilizing the accessed relationship map and tags. A relevance score is assigned to the instances of recorded digital video content, which indicates a strength of the relationship between the identified instances and the user viewing preferences and/or keywords. Relevant segments are identified based on the relevance score exceeding a predetermined threshold value. The relevant segments are stored on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Pasquale A. Catalano, Andrew G. Crimmins, Arkadiy Tsfasman, John Werner