Patents by Inventor Mark CHEN-QUEE

Mark CHEN-QUEE 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: 9449184
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chen-Quee, John W. Eckhart, Heather A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120313963
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for displaying information on a portable device, wherein the portable device includes an interface, a camera, and a screen. The interface identifies an object to be installed; and, the camera captures at least one image, wherein the image includes locations for installing objects. The screen displays an augmented image of locations for installing objects, wherein the augmented image identifies at least one optimal location for installing the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chen-Quee, Suzanne C. Deffeyes, Neil Katz, Brian M. O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20120209999
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark CHEN-QUEE, John W. ECKHART, Heather A. SMITH