Patents by Inventor Matthew E. Brooks

Matthew E. Brooks 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: 9934102
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Patent number: 9697270
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Publication number: 20170109238
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Patent number: 9507844
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Publication number: 20160342675
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Patent number: 9471658
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Publication number: 20160132580
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Publication number: 20150278331
    Abstract: A processor determines a predicted quantity of updates to be made to a set of data using a history of updates. The set of data is associated with a category of replication that indicates a first frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data. The processor determines whether the first predicted quantity of updates meets a first threshold for a frequency of replication of the set of data. The first threshold indicates an allowed number of updates and meeting the first threshold indicates that an adjustment to the frequency of replication of the set of data is to be initiated. The processor responds to a determination that the first threshold has been met by associating the set of data with a category of replication that has a second frequency of data replication to be applied to the set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Blea, Matthew E. Brooks, Steven M. Kern, Khang N. Nguyen, Scott N. Trevett
  • Patent number: 9088145
    Abstract: An apparatus for routing data and power cables under raised floors and through other structures is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes an illuminated attachment comprising a connection mechanism to removably connect the illuminated attachment to an end of a cable. The illuminated attachment adds weight to the end of the cable to aid in tossing the end from one location to another. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew E. Brooks, David F. DeHaan
  • Publication number: 20110279064
    Abstract: An apparatus for routing data and power cables under raised floors and through other structures is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes an illuminated attachment comprising a connection mechanism to removably connect the illuminated attachment to an end of a cable. The illuminated attachment adds weight to the end of the cable to aid in tossing the end from one location to another. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew E. Brooks, David F. DeHaan