Patents by Inventor Mark J. LAWRENCE

Mark J. LAWRENCE 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: 11029842
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a user device, a first touch gesture at a display of the user device visually displaying a virtual object; defining, by the user device, an anchor point of the virtual object visually displayed on the display based on the first touch gesture; receiving, by the user device, a second touch gesture at the display; determining, by the user device, an anchor area and a scrolling area based on the anchor point and the second touch gesture; defining, by the user device, a first layer corresponding to the anchor area and a second layer corresponding to the scrolling area; and stacking, by the user device, the first layer over the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence, Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10678568
    Abstract: A resource allocation system is provided that includes a memory configured to store at least one executable, user-given instruction and a data processor unit operatively coupled to the memory and configured to effectuate running of a given application by executing a corresponding user-given instruction stored in the memory. The system further includes a display interface operatively coupled to the data processor unit and configured to accommodate a given virtual desktop comprising a given application running according to a user-given instruction processed by the data processor unit. The system further includes a policy configurator operatively coupled to the data processor unit and configured to generate a given user-defined policy regarding at least a designated display interface such that a predefined share of a given system resource is allocated to the designated display interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas, James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20200159407
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a user device, a first touch gesture at a display of the user device visually displaying a virtual object; defining, by the user device, an anchor point of the virtual object visually displayed on the display based on the first touch gesture; receiving, by the user device, a second touch gesture at the display; determining, by the user device, an anchor area and a scrolling area based on the anchor point and the second touch gesture; defining, by the user device, a first layer corresponding to the anchor area and a second layer corresponding to the scrolling area; and stacking, by the user device, the first layer over the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence, Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10642606
    Abstract: Concepts for managing code copied from a source repository to a target repository are proposed. Example embodiments comprises generating metadata relating to code copied from the source repository. At the target repository, source repository is monitored to determine if the code copied from the source repository has been modified within the source repository based on the metadata. Responsive to determining the code copied from the source repository has been modified within the source repository, a notification relating to the modification is generated at the target repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin A. Ross, Mark J. Lawrence, James Hewitt, Caroline Jane Thomas
  • Patent number: 10613747
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a user device, a first touch gesture at a display of the user device visually displaying a virtual object; defining, by the user device, an anchor point of the virtual object visually displayed on the display based on the first touch gesture; receiving, by the user device, a second touch gesture at the display; determining, by the user device, an anchor area and a scrolling area based on the anchor point and the second touch gesture; defining, by the user device, a first layer corresponding to the anchor area and a second layer corresponding to the scrolling area; and stacking, by the user device, the first layer over the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence, Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190129728
    Abstract: A resource allocation system is provided that includes a memory configured to store at least one executable, user-given instruction and a data processor unit operatively coupled to the memory and configured to effectuate running of a given application by executing a corresponding user-given instruction stored in the memory. The system further includes a display interface operatively coupled to the data processor unit and configured to accommodate a given virtual desktop comprising a given application running according to a user-given instruction processed by the data processor unit. The system further includes a policy configurator operatively coupled to the data processor unit and configured to generate a given user-defined policy regarding at least a designated display interface such that a predefined share of a given system resource is allocated to the designated display interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas, James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20190095197
    Abstract: Concepts for managing code copied from a source repository to a target repository are proposed. Example embodiments comprises generating metadata relating to code copied from the source repository. At the target repository, source repository is monitored to determine if the code copied from the source repository has been modified within the source repository based on the metadata. Responsive to determining the code copied from the source repository has been modified within the source repository, a notification relating to the modification is generated at the target repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Martin A. Ross, Mark J. Lawrence, James Hewitt, Caroline Jane Thomas
  • Patent number: 10170879
    Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) having a connector to connect to an input power supply and a plurality of power outlet sockets for receiving plugs having a number of pins. Each power outlet socket has a mechanical locking mechanism movable between a locked position and an unlocked position when a plug is inserted into the power outlet socket to lock and unlock a plug pin in the power outlet socket. Absent actuation the locked position is adopted. Each power outlet socket includes an externally, manually actuatable, first release element, and an internally, electrically actuatable, second release element. A power sensor detects whether or not power is being drawn and, for power outlet sockets which currently host a plug and are not drawing power, the second release element is actuated by the PDU so as to unlock the mechanical locking mechanism, thereby freeing up the associated plugs for removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Colin I. Holyoake, Mark J. Lawrence, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10086269
    Abstract: A wireless controller for a video game playing device includes electrically conductive contacts on portions of the surface of the controller positioned so that a first contact is contactable by one hand of the user and a second contact is contactable by the other hand of the user during operation of the controller. Electrical circuitry applies a voltage between the first contact and the second contact so that when the one hand contacts the first contact and the other hand contacts the second contact an electrical current flows through the user's body completing an electrical circuit. Further electrical circuitry enables power supply to the controller electronic control circuitry responsive to completion of the electrical circuit, and disables electrical power supply to the controller electronic control circuitry responsive to breaking of the electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew J. Clarke, Adam Coulthard, Mark J. Lawrence, Heather Pollard
  • Publication number: 20180226761
    Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) having a connector to connect to an input power supply and a plurality of power outlet sockets for receiving plugs having a number of pins. Each power outlet socket has a mechanical locking mechanism movable between a locked position and an unlocked position when a plug is inserted into the power outlet socket to lock and unlock a plug pin in the power outlet socket. Absent actuation the locked position is adopted. Each power outlet socket includes an externally, manually actuatable, first release element, and an internally, electrically actuatable, second release element. A power sensor detects whether or not power is being drawn and, for power outlet sockets which currently host a plug and are not drawing power, the second release element is actuated by the PDU so as to unlock the mechanical locking mechanism, thereby freeing up the associated plugs for removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Colin I. Holyoake, Mark J. Lawrence, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180203595
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a user device, a first touch gesture at a display of the user device visually displaying a virtual object; defining, by the user device, an anchor point of the virtual object visually displayed on the display based on the first touch gesture; receiving, by the user device, a second touch gesture at the display; determining, by the user device, an anchor area and a scrolling area based on the anchor point and the second touch gesture; defining, by the user device, a first layer corresponding to the anchor area and a second layer corresponding to the scrolling area; and stacking, by the user device, the first layer over the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Mark J. Lawrence, Martin A. Ross, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10003163
    Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) having a connector to connect to an input power supply and a plurality of power outlet sockets for receiving plugs having a number of pins. Each power outlet socket has a mechanical locking mechanism movable between a locked position and an unlocked position when a plug is inserted into the power outlet socket to lock and unlock a plug pin in the power outlet socket. Absent actuation the locked position is adopted. Each power outlet socket includes an externally, manually actuatable, first release element, and an internally, electrically actuatable, second release element. A power sensor detects whether or not power is being drawn and, for power outlet sockets which currently host a plug and are not drawing power, the second release element is actuated by the PDU so as to unlock the mechanical locking mechanism, thereby freeing up the associated plugs for removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Colin I. Holyoake, Mark J. Lawrence, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180054030
    Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU) having a connector to connect to an input power supply and a plurality of power outlet sockets for receiving plugs having a number of pins. Each power outlet socket has a mechanical locking mechanism movable between a locked position and an unlocked position when a plug is inserted into the power outlet socket to lock and unlock a plug pin in the power outlet socket. Absent actuation the locked position is adopted. Each power outlet socket includes an externally, manually actuatable, first release element, and an internally, electrically actuatable, second release element. A power sensor detects whether or not power is being drawn and, for power outlet sockets which currently host a plug and are not drawing power, the second release element is actuated by the PDU so as to unlock the mechanical locking mechanism, thereby freeing up the associated plugs for removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: James Hewitt, Colin I. Holyoake, Mark J. Lawrence, Caroline J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170144061
    Abstract: A wireless controller for a video game playing device includes electrically conductive contacts on portions of the surface of the controller positioned so that a first contact is contactable by one hand of the user and a second contact is contactable by the other hand of the user during operation of the controller. Electrical circuitry applies a voltage between the first contact and the second contact so that when the one hand contacts the first contact and the other hand contacts the second contact an electrical current flows through the user's body completing an electrical circuit. Further electrical circuitry enables power supply to the controller electronic control circuitry responsive to completion of the electrical circuit, and disables electrical power supply to the controller electronic control circuitry responsive to breaking of the electrical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew J. CLARKE, Adam COULTHARD, Mark J. LAWRENCE, Heather POLLARD