Patents by Inventor Kimberly I. Stegner

Kimberly I. Stegner 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).

  • Publication number: 20150049618
    Abstract: A method for selecting is disclosed. An apparatus also performs the functions of the method. The method includes identifying one or more wireless networks available for use by an electronic device, determining performance characteristics of at least one of the one or more wireless networks, and determining a wireless network rating for at least one wireless network of the one or more wireless networks. The wireless network rating includes a rating obtained while the electronic device was previously connected to a network. The method includes ranking each of the wireless networks of the one or more wireless networks based on a user profile, the determined performance characteristics, and the wireless network rating for the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Barry A. Kritt, Thomas S. Mazzeo, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Eric A. Stegner, Kimberly I. Stegner
  • Publication number: 20150049630
    Abstract: An apparatuses for selecting is disclosed. A method also performs the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an identification module that identifies one or more wireless networks available for use by an electronic device and a performance module that determines performance characteristics of at least one of the one or more wireless networks. A rating module determines a wireless network rating for at least one wireless network of the one or more wireless networks. The wireless network rating includes a rating obtained while the electronic device was previously connected to a network. A ranking module ranks each of the wireless networks of the one or more wireless networks based on a user profile, the determined performance characteristics, and the wireless network rating for the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Barry A. Kritt, Thomas S. Mazzeo, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Eric A. Stegner, Kimberly I. Stegner
  • Publication number: 20130339077
    Abstract: Automated delegation may be used, by way of example, with an electronic calendar application to delegate attendance at a meeting or other event and with an email application to delegate responsibility for handling an inbound email message. Parameter values are predefined, describing various characteristics of potential delegates to whom responsibility may by delegated. When delegation is triggered, these parameter values are checked to select from among the potential delegates. Potential delegates may be ranked, in which case the highest-ranked potential delegate may be consulted first, with next-highest-ranked potential delegates iteratively consulted if the delegation is not accepted. The original request preferably shows an indication of the delegation status, so that the original meeting invitee or original email message recipient can maintain awareness of the delegation and can manage responsibility for the original request as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Kimberly I. Stegner