Patents by Inventor Matthew B. White

Matthew B. White 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: 11962845
    Abstract: Methods and systems can identify and request video data and information associated with an event. An event location and time associated with the event can be determined. The event can comprise damage to property or injury to a person. A geographic range of interest associated with the event location and a time duration of interest associated with the event time can be determined. One or more users who are determined to have been at or near the event location at the event time can be automatically identified. A request for at least one of information or video data from the geographic range and time duration of interest can be transmitted to the one or more identified users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: United States Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Angelica N. White, Matthew C. Dahlman, Brian Tougas, Gideon B. Luck
  • Publication number: 20240068333
    Abstract: A system and method for turning a well over to production. The method may include drilling a wellbore using a drillstring, casing the wellbore, fracturing a reservoir, drilling the wellbore to a plug back total depth using the drillstring to clean out the wellbore, and converting the drillstring from a drilling mode to a production mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew L. White, Jeffrey Spencer, Brian B. Hope, Christopher J. Heikkinen
  • Patent number: 11220095
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for printing multicolored three-dimensional objects. The method includes: selectively exposing a photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within an extrusion nozzle, the feedstock comprising a thermoplastic base mixed with a photosensitive material; extruding the exposed feedstock into a deposit to print an object; and photo-chemically developing the deposit to provide color to the deposit. An apparatus is provided for three-dimensional printing with an extrusion nozzle including a light exposing component for selectively exposing the photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within the extrusion nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10930042
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating an artificially tiltable image display from an image containing Z distance values, the method comprising: separating the image into a plurality of layers using the Z distance values; expanding the plurality of layers by a factor dependent on the Z distance values, a layer closer to a viewer being enlarged by a larger factor than a layer further from a viewer, to create information in the layer further from a viewer that is occluded by the layer closer to a viewer; and responsive to a request to tilt the image display, moving the plurality of layers relative to each other so as to display the occluded information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10783681
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating an artificially tiltable image display from an image containing Z distance values, the method comprising: separating the image into a plurality of layers using the Z distance values; expanding the plurality of layers by a factor dependent on the Z distance values, a layer closer to a viewer being enlarged by a larger factor than a layer further from a viewer, to create information in the layer further from a viewer that is occluded by the layer closer to a viewer; and responsive to a request to tilt the image display, moving the plurality of layers relative to each other so as to display the occluded information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10735299
    Abstract: Managing connections for execution of a client software application. A client software application is analyzed before execution of the application using code analysis and, optionally non-functional metadata analysis, of the application to determine one or more classifications of operations of the application. A mapping of application operation classifications to server characteristics suited to the application operation classifications is maintained. Multiple servers currently available to process at least a portion of the client software application may be monitored, and each of the multiple servers may be characterized according to their performance and resources. The classifications of operations of the analyzed application may be compared to the characteristics of the multiple servers currently available using the mapping, and a server may be selected based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Graham David Hopkins, Timothy Jonathan Quigly, Luke David Charles Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10715743
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for implementation of a photographic effect. An image is acquired while in a zoom configuration. The image is divided into pixel groups. A distance is determined for each group of pixels. The groups of pixels are based on the detected distance of the group of pixels from the camera. The detected distance can be based on the autofocus module within the camera. The detected distance can be a relative distance or an absolute distance. An expansion factor is determined for each group of pixels based on the corresponding determined distance. Expanded pixel groups are created for each pixel group based on the expansion factor. The expanded pixel groups are composited together to create the processed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10576728
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for printing multicolored three-dimensional objects. The method includes: selectively exposing a photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within an extrusion nozzle, the feedstock comprising a thermoplastic base mixed with a photosensitive material; extruding the exposed feedstock into a deposit to print an object; and photo-chemically developing the deposit to provide color to the deposit. An apparatus is provided for three-dimensional printing with an extrusion nozzle including a light exposing component for selectively exposing the photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within the extrusion nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20200047481
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for printing multicolored three-dimensional objects. The method includes: selectively exposing a photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within an extrusion nozzle, the feedstock comprising a thermoplastic base mixed with a photosensitive material; extruding the exposed feedstock into a deposit to print an object; and photo-chemically developing the deposit to provide color to the deposit. An apparatus is provided for three-dimensional printing with an extrusion nozzle including a light exposing component for selectively exposing the photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within the extrusion nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20190371029
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating an artificially tiltable image display from an image containing Z distance values, the method comprising: separating the image into a plurality of layers using the Z distance values; expanding the plurality of layers by a factor dependent on the Z distance values, a layer closer to a viewer being enlarged by a larger factor than a layer further from a viewer, to create information in the layer further from a viewer that is occluded by the layer closer to a viewer; and responsive to a request to tilt the image display, moving the plurality of layers relative to each other so as to display the occluded information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20190246046
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for implementation of a photographic effect. An image is acquired while in a zoom configuration. The image is divided into pixel groups. A distance is determined for each group of pixels. The groups of pixels are based on the detected distance of the group of pixels from the camera. The detected distance can be based on the autofocus module within the camera. The detected distance can be a relative distance or an absolute distance. An expansion factor is determined for each group of pixels based on the corresponding determined distance. Expanded pixel groups are created for each pixel group based on the expansion factor. The expanded pixel groups are composited together to create the processed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10321069
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for implementation of a photographic effect. An image is acquired while in a zoom configuration. The image is divided into pixel groups. A distance is determined for each group of pixels. The groups of pixels are based on the detected distance of the group of pixels from the camera. The detected distance can be based on the autofocus module within the camera. The detected distance can be a relative distance or an absolute distance. An expansion factor is determined for each group of pixels based on the corresponding determined distance. Expanded pixel groups are created for each pixel group based on the expansion factor. The expanded pixel groups are composited together to create the processed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10320733
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for prioritization of lock allocation. The method includes one or more computer processors receiving a first message in a queue of messages. The method further includes one or more computer processors determining whether the received first message is related to one or more messages in the queue. The method further includes one or more computer processors responsive to determining that the first message is related to one or more messages in the queue, assigning a priority value to the first message. The method further includes one or more computer processors assigning a priority order to the first message, wherein the priority order indicates a position in which the first message is granted access to a resource lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Graham D. Hopkins, Timothy J. Quigly, Luke D. C. Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20190080493
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating an artificially tiltable image display from an image containing Z distance values, the method comprising: separating the image into a plurality of layers using the Z distance values; expanding the plurality of layers by a factor dependent on the Z distance values, a layer closer to a viewer being enlarged by a larger factor than a layer further from a viewer, to create information in the layer further from a viewer that is occluded by the layer closer to a viewer; and responsive to a request to tilt the image display, moving the plurality of layers relative to each other so as to display the occluded information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20190068480
    Abstract: Managing connections for execution of a client software application. A client software application is analyzed before execution of the application using code analysis and, optionally non-functional metadata analysis, of the application to determine one or more classifications of operations of the application. A mapping of application operation classifications to server characteristics suited to the application operation classifications is maintained. Multiple servers currently available to process at least a portion of the client software application may be monitored, and each of the multiple servers may be characterized according to their performance and resources. The classifications of operations of the analyzed application may be compared to the characteristics of the multiple servers currently available using the mapping, and a server may be selected based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Graham David Hopkins, Timothy Jonathan Quigly, Luke David Charles Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 10129130
    Abstract: Managing connections for execution of a client software application. A client software application is analyzed before execution of the application using code analysis and, optionally non-functional metadata analysis, of the application to determine one or more classifications of operations of the application. A mapping of application operation classifications to server characteristics suited to the application operation classifications is maintained. Multiple servers currently available to process at least a portion of the client software application may be monitored, and each of the multiple servers may be characterized according to their performance and resources. The classifications of operations of the analyzed application may be compared to the characteristics of the multiple servers currently available using the mapping, and a server may be selected based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Graham David Hopkins, Timothy Jonathan Quigly, Luke David Charles Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20180309936
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for implementation of a photographic effect. An image is acquired while in a zoom configuration. The image is divided into pixel groups. A distance is determined for each group of pixels. The groups of pixels are based on the detected distance of the group of pixels from the camera. The detected distance can be based on the autofocus module within the camera. The detected distance can be a relative distance or an absolute distance. An expansion factor is determined for each group of pixels based on the corresponding determined distance. Expanded pixel groups are created for each pixel group based on the expansion factor. The expanded pixel groups are composited together to create the processed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20180272622
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for printing multicolored three-dimensional objects. The method includes: selectively exposing a photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within an extrusion nozzle, the feedstock comprising a thermoplastic base mixed with a photosensitive material; extruding the exposed feedstock into a deposit to print an object; and photo-chemically developing the deposit to provide color to the deposit. An apparatus is provided for three-dimensional printing with an extrusion nozzle including a light exposing component for selectively exposing the photosensitive thermoplastic feedstock to light within the extrusion nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Alan B. Dawson, James P. Hodgson, Gordon D. Hutchison, Matthew B. White
  • Publication number: 20180219826
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for prioritization of lock allocation. The method includes one or more computer processors receiving a first message in a queue of messages. The method further includes one or more computer processors determining whether the received first message is related to one or more messages in the queue. The method further includes one or more computer processors responsive to determining that the first message is related to one or more messages in the queue, assigning a priority value to the first message. The method further includes one or more computer processors assigning a priority order to the first message, wherein the priority order indicates a position in which the first message is granted access to a resource lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Graham D. Hopkins, Timothy J. Quigly, Luke D. C. Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White
  • Patent number: 9961034
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for prioritization of lock allocation. The method includes one or more computer processors receiving a first message in a queue of messages. The method further includes one or more computer processors determining whether the received first message is related to one or more messages in the queue. The method further includes one or more computer processors responsive to determining that the first message is related to one or more messages in the queue, assigning a priority value to the first message. The method further includes one or more computer processors assigning a priority order to the first message, wherein the priority order indicates a position in which the first message is granted access to a resource lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Graham D. Hopkins, Timothy J. Quigly, Luke D. C. Saker, Craig H. Stirling, Matthew B. White