Patents by Inventor Michael Boone

Michael Boone 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: 20250138538
    Abstract: An embodiment for controlling material movement with swarm power generating robots in a multi-machine environment is provided. The embodiment may include receiving data relating to an activity and one or more material handling devices to perform the activity. The embodiment may also include identifying one or more characteristics of one or more objects associated with the activity. The embodiment may further include predicting an amount of power required to transport the one or more objects. The embodiment may also include in response to determining at least one material handling device is unable to produce the required amount of power, identifying one or more power generation robots capable of transmitting the required amount of power to the at least one material handling device. The embodiment may further include deploying the one or more power generation robots to a target location of the at least one material handling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Randy A. Rendahl, Carolina Garcia Delgado
  • Publication number: 20250137790
    Abstract: A V2X computing system to manage air quality by reducing carbon emissions by changing a vehicle mode of operation from fuel to battery. The system identifies the position of the vehicle and changes the mode of the vehicle to a target battery-based vehicle. The system calculates how much aggregated emission can be allowed within a defined time range around a geo-fencing area to identify appropriate distribution of battery-operated vehicle and fossil fuel-based vehicle to ensure the required air-quality. The system leverages historical data around environmental parameters like wind direction, speed, etc. for a period to calculate the emission requirements vs. predicted emission. The system uses this data to dynamically switch vehicle from using fuel power to battery power based on the capability available within the vehicle for environmental sustainability. The system further spaces vehicles appropriately to ensure the air quality is maintained on the road in a geo-fenced area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20250085752
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to extended reality (XR) device thermal load management. Thermal data associated with an XR device can be received. A determination can be made that a condition is met for offloading a thermal load of the XR device. One or more edge processing devices within the environment of the XR device can be identified. At least one edge processing device with sufficient computing resources for balancing the thermal load of the XR device can be selected. The XR device can be instructed to offload the thermal load to the selected at least one edge processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20250077996
    Abstract: Aggregating worker skills and wearable robotic system capabilities is provided. Details of an activity that a worker is preparing to perform utilizing a wearable robotic system are retrieved. Skills of the worker related to the activity are retrieved. Capabilities of the wearable robotic system related to the activity are retrieved. An analysis of the details of the activity that the worker is preparing to perform utilizing the wearable robotic system, the skills of the worker, and the capabilities of the wearable robotic system is performed. An aggregation of the skills of the worker and the capabilities of the wearable robotic system to perform the activity is determined based on the analysis. It is determined that the worker can perform the activity utilizing the wearable robotic system based on the aggregation of the skills of the worker and the capabilities of the wearable robotic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20240386387
    Abstract: An embodiment for scheduling activities through virtual reality (VR) based on predicted events is provided. The embodiment may include receiving real-time data relating to a predicted event and historical data relating to a corresponding past event. The embodiment may also include identifying a context of the predicted event. The embodiment may further include generating a VR simulation of the predicted event. The VR simulation may include an avatar of a user in a surrounding environment of the predicted event. The embodiment may also include scheduling one or more activities for the user in response to one or more scheduling actions of the user. The embodiment may further include recommending one or more additional activities to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Tushar Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20240281703
    Abstract: Managing machine layouts to improve machine activity workflows is provided. An analysis of a digital twin simulation of an environment is performed in accordance with a machine activity workflow corresponding to a plurality of machines located in the environment. A machine layout is generated for the environment that includes at least one of a particular set of machines having a determined amount of computational capability needed to analyze a type, volume, and frequency of data generated in each logical group of machines within the environment based on the analysis of the digital twin simulation. The machine layout is implemented automatically in the environment by positioning the at least one of the particular set of machines having the determined amount of computational capability needed to analyze the type, volume, and frequency of the data generated in each logical group of machines within the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Fox, Su Liu, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Michael Boone
  • Publication number: 20240241966
    Abstract: Hardware and software on a computing device is analyzed based on a regulatory profile for the computing device and regulatory compliance for an entity associated with the computing device. A determination is made whether at least one of the hardware and software on the computing device includes at least one regulatory non-compliance issue. In response to determining that at least one of the hardware and software on the computing device includes at least one regulatory non-compliance issue, one or more scripts are executed on the hardware and software on the computing device to cause the hardware and software to resolve the at least one regulatory non-compliance issue based on the regulatory profile for the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Michael BOONE, Evelyn R. ANDERSON, Natalie BROOKS POWELL, Michael BENDER
  • Publication number: 20240185531
    Abstract: A 3D model modification system may receive a 3D model and information on a physical object. The 3D model modification system may modify the 3D model to interface with the physical object and manufacture the 3D model into a 3D physical part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Fox, Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20240176292
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to holographic display of content based on visibility. Low visibility of a 2-dimensional (2D) display with respect to a user can be detected. In response to detecting the low visibility, holographic content display characteristics of holographic content to be generated from the 2D display can be determined. Based on the determined holographic content display characteristics, holographic content can be generated via a holographic display of the 2D display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20240169600
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for creating virtual boundaries is provided. The present invention may include creating a virtual simulation of a physical space and of one or more workers and/or one or more machines and/or objects in the physical space; determining mobility boundaries required for performance of one or more activities; personalizing virtual boundaries for the one or more workers to perform the one or more activities based on the determined mobility boundaries; and displaying the virtual boundaries to the one or more workers depending on the one or more activities the worker is performing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Tushar Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20240149443
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for transporting items from one location to another location, such as in a warehouse. A model is built and trained to determine an optimal movement path for transporting items using mobile robots either individually or in cooperation with other mobile robots. After training the model to determine an optimal movement path for transporting items, simulations of mobile robots transporting items from a source location to a target location using various movement paths are performed. An optimal movement path for transporting such items from the source location to the target location is identified using the trained model based on the simulated movement paths, the historical times for the movement of the items using various movement paths, the number of items to be transported and the properties of the items. Available mobile robots are then organized to implement the identified optimal movement path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Fox, Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11971995
    Abstract: Hardware and software on a computing device is analyzed based on a regulatory profile for the computing device and regulatory compliance for an entity associated with the computing device. A determination is made whether at least one of the hardware and software on the computing device includes at least one regulatory non-compliance issue. In response to determining that at least one of the hardware and software on the computing device includes at least one regulatory non-compliance issue, one or more scripts are executed on the hardware and software on the computing device to cause the hardware and software to resolve the at least one regulatory non-compliance issue based on the regulatory profile for the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: KYNDRYL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Evelyn R Anderson, Natalie Brooks Powell, Michael Bender
  • Publication number: 20240119541
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying topography in a locality. The topography includes horizontal surfaces and vertical surfaces. Sunlight exposure incident to the identified topography is identified. The intensity of the identified sunlight exposure and variation over time is analysed. Crop types for growing on the topography based on the analysed intensity of sunlight exposure and variation over time are identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Atul Mene, Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20240089168
    Abstract: Embodiments provide predictive dynamic caching in edge devices when connectivity may be potentially lost. A technique includes registering devices that require a connectivity to a cloud server via a network and predicting a likelihood of a network outage of the connectivity to the network for the devices having been registered. The technique includes determining data to cache for each of the devices by analyzing traffic for each of the devices to the cloud server, at least one piece of the data being currently in use by at least one of the devices. The technique includes responsive to predicting the likelihood of the network outage, caching the data to edge devices, and responsive to the connectivity to the network being restored, removing the data cached on the edge devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Atul Mene, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11909583
    Abstract: Embodiments provide predictive dynamic caching in edge devices when connectivity may be potentially lost. A technique includes registering devices that require a connectivity to a cloud server via a network and predicting a likelihood of a network outage of the connectivity to the network for the devices having been registered. The technique includes determining data to cache for each of the devices by analyzing traffic for each of the devices to the cloud server, at least one piece of the data being currently in use by at least one of the devices. The technique includes responsive to predicting the likelihood of the network outage, caching the data to edge devices, and responsive to the connectivity to the network being restored, removing the data cached on the edge devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Atul Mene, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11880668
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for dynamically altering a code execution workflow using augmented reality (AR). A computer receives, from an AR device of a user, virtual modification of a source code, where the user virtually alters the source code on the augmented realty device. A computer generates an altered execution workflow, based on a virtually altered source code created in the virtual modification. A computer overlays the altered execution workflow on the AR device. A computer executes the altered execution workflow, in response to receiving from the AR device a user request for testing the virtually altered source code. A computer displays on the augmented realty device a result of executing the altered execution workflow. A computer physically alters the source code according to the virtually altered source code, in response to receiving from the AR device satisfactory user feedback about the result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Atul Mene, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230413025
    Abstract: A method for device and role-based authentication includes generating a near-body electrical-field via a communication transmitter associated with a user, where a plurality of IoT devices is further associated with the user attempting authentication for access to a location. The method further includes receiving the near-body electrical-field via a communication receiver on an authentication device for identifying the user attempting the authentication. In response to identifying the user based on the near-body electrical-field, the method further includes analyzing a plurality of activities associated with a role for the user and analyzing plurality of resources associated with the user, wherein the plurality resources include at least the plurality of IoT devices associated with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Jefferson Sandridge, Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230401499
    Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for increasing data diversity to enhance artificial intelligence decisions. A processor may generate a corpus of data for a facility, the corpus of data having activities performed by workers at the facility. The processor may select an activity to be completed. The processor may generate, based on the corpus, a first plan for completing the activity, the first plan having a set of tasks for completing the activity and a set of workers to perform the tasks. The processor may collect performance data that is generated when completing the activity using the first plan. The processor may update the corpus of data with the performance data. The processor may analyze the updated corpus of data to identify an aspect for improving efficiency of the first plan. The processor may recommend, based on the analyzing, modification of the first plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Jeremy R. Fox, Tushar Agrawal, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230401040
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for dynamically altering a code execution workflow using augmented reality (AR). A computer receives, from an AR device of a user, virtual modification of a source code, where the user virtually alters the source code on the augmented realty device. A computer generates an altered execution workflow, based on a virtually altered source code created in the virtual modification. A computer overlays the altered execution workflow on the AR device. A computer executes the altered execution workflow, in response to receiving from the AR device a user request for testing the virtually altered source code. A computer displays on the augmented realty device a result of executing the altered execution workflow. A computer physically alters the source code according to the virtually altered source code, in response to receiving from the AR device satisfactory user feedback about the result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Boone, Tushar Agrawal, Atul Mene, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Publication number: 20230173879
    Abstract: Proactive temperature maintenance in a temperature controlled unit of a delivery vehicle can be based on a computer data analysis of multiple temperature factors. A computer can receive route environmental data from a multiplicity of sources regarding temperatures outside a vehicle, including a temperature at a current location and temperatures at another location along a route of the vehicle. Route environmental data can be analyzed to determine when to initiate a proactive cooling action for maintaining a cooling requirement within a refrigerated space within the vehicle, and the cooling requirements can include a threshold temperature in the refrigerated space. A proactive cooling action can be initiated based on the analysis before the threshold temperature is reached by assessing temperature variations in the route environmental data for determining a temperature effect on the vehicle at one or more locations along the route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Jefferson Sandridge, Tushar Agrawal, Jeremy R. Fox, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Michael Boone