Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Sayer
Kevin J. Sayer 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: 10630621Abstract: Modification of electronic messages is provided. A content of an electronic message having one or more recipients is analyzed. One or more suggested modifications to the content of the electronic message are provided, based, at least in part, on the content of the electronic message and on at least one of: recipient profile data of the one or more recipients and group data of the one or more recipients. The content of the electronic message is modified based, at least in part, on a selected suggested modification of the one or more suggested modifications in response to receiving an interaction of a user, wherein the interaction identifies the selected suggested modification.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Patent number: 10623352Abstract: Modification of electronic messages is provided. A content of an electronic message having one or more recipients is analyzed. One or more suggested modifications to the content of the electronic message are provided, based, at least in part, on the content of the electronic message and on at least one of: recipient profile data of the one or more recipients and group data of the one or more recipients. The content of the electronic message is modified based, at least in part, on a selected suggested modification of the one or more suggested modifications in response to receiving an interaction of a user, wherein the interaction identifies the selected suggested modification.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Patent number: 10157484Abstract: A method is provided for enabling a schema-driven object alignment on a canvas. The method may include receiving an indication of a selected object on the canvas, identifying a closest compatible object displayed closest to a position of the selected object on the canvas wherein a link associated is formed between an item represented by the closest compatible object and the item represented by the selected object. The method may further include defining an alignment guide for the closest compatible object. The method may also include, determining whether the selected object has been moved within a determined range of the alignment guide, and in response to the determination that the selected object has been moved within the determined range of the alignment guide, modifying a location at which the selected object is displayed on the canvas so that the selected object is aligned with the alignment guide.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20170263025Abstract: A method is provided for enabling a schema-driven object alignment on a canvas. The method may include receiving an indication of a selected object on the canvas, identifying a closest compatible object displayed closest to a position of the selected object on the canvas wherein a link associated is formed between an item represented by the closest compatible object and the item represented by the selected object. The method may further include defining an alignment guide for the closest compatible object. The method may also include, determining whether the selected object has been moved within a determined range of the alignment guide, and in response to the determination that the selected object has been moved within the determined range of the alignment guide, modifying a location at which the selected object is displayed on the canvas so that the selected object is aligned with the alignment guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20160294745Abstract: Modification of electronic messages is provided. A content of an electronic message having one or more recipients is analyzed. One or more suggested modifications to the content of the electronic message are provided, based, at least in part, on the content of the electronic message and on at least one of: recipient profile data of the one or more recipients and group data of the one or more recipients. The content of the electronic message is modified based, at least in part, on a selected suggested modification of the one or more suggested modifications in response to receiving an interaction of a user, wherein the interaction identifies the selected suggested modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20160294746Abstract: Modification of electronic messages is provided. A content of an electronic message having one or more recipients is analyzed. One or more suggested modifications to the content of the electronic message are provided, based, at least in part, on the content of the electronic message and on at least one of: recipient profile data of the one or more recipients and group data of the one or more recipients. The content of the electronic message is modified based, at least in part, on a selected suggested modification of the one or more suggested modifications in response to receiving an interaction of a user, wherein the interaction identifies the selected suggested modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Patent number: 9456310Abstract: As disclosed herein a method, executed by a computer, for detecting charging points for mobile devices includes determining the current location of the mobile device, identifying a charging point proximate to the current location, determining the probable travel time to the identified charging point, and activating a power conservation mode if the probable travel time is greater than the remaining estimated battery life. The current location may be completely stationary or stationary relative to some sort of transportation. The method may determine the likelihood the mobile device will visit a charging point. The method may also identify a location as a potential charging point, and after multiple uses, the location may be confirmed as a charging point. Additionally, the method may remove inactive charging points from a list of charging points. A computer system, and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Patent number: 9451410Abstract: As disclosed herein a method, executed by a computer, for detecting charging points for mobile devices includes determining the current location of the mobile device, identifying a charging point proximate to the current location, determining the probable travel time to the identified charging point, and activating a power conservation mode if the probable travel time is greater than the remaining estimated battery life. The current location may be completely stationary or stationary relative to some sort of transportation. The method may determine the likelihood the mobile device will visit a charging point. The method may also identify a location as a potential charging point, and after multiple uses, the location may be confirmed as a charging point. Additionally, the method may remove inactive charging points from a list of charging points. A computer system, and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20160112844Abstract: As disclosed herein a method, executed by a computer, for detecting charging points for mobile devices includes determining the current location of the mobile device, identifying a charging point proximate to the current location, determining the probable travel time to the identified charging point, and activating a power conservation mode if the probable travel time is greater than the remaining estimated battery life. The current location may be completely stationary or stationary relative to some sort of transportation. The method may determine the likelihood the mobile device will visit a charging point. The method may also identify a location as a potential charging point, and after multiple uses, the location may be confirmed as a charging point. Additionally, the method may remove inactive charging points from a list of charging points. A computer system, and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20160112957Abstract: As disclosed herein a method, executed by a computer, for detecting charging points for mobile devices includes determining the current location of the mobile device, identifying a charging point proximate to the current location, determining the probable travel time to the identified charging point, and activating a power conservation mode if the probable travel time is greater than the remaining estimated battery life. The current location may be completely stationary or stationary relative to some sort of transportation. The method may determine the likelihood the mobile device will visit a charging point. The method may also identify a location as a potential charging point, and after multiple uses, the location may be confirmed as a charging point. Additionally, the method may remove inactive charging points from a list of charging points. A computer system, and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Patent number: 9297666Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product automatically generates route directions based on signpost data. A calculated route from an origin to a destination includes multiple decision points where a user has more than one option to take. Geo-stamped images of signposts located at each decision point from the multiple decision points are received, and one or more series of signposts is compiled, where each series has a common signpost content. Conflicts in any overlapping series are resolved by using a measure of relative density of signpost content, and one or more decision points of the calculated route are replaced with instructions referring to the common signpost content of the series of signposts. Geo-stamped images of signposts of the series of signposts having the common signpost content are then displayed in a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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Publication number: 20150066367Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product automatically generates route directions based on signpost data. A calculated route from an origin to a destination includes multiple decision points where a user has more than one option to take. Geo-stamped images of signposts located at each decision point from the multiple decision points are received, and one or more series of signposts is compiled, where each series has a common signpost content. Conflicts in any overlapping series are resolved by using a measure of relative density of signpost content, and one or more decision points of the calculated route are replaced with instructions referring to the common signpost content of the series of signposts. Geo-stamped images of signposts of the series of signposts having the common signpost content are then displayed in a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Richard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer