Patents by Inventor Michael E. Rhodes

Michael E. Rhodes 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: 9516464
    Abstract: A method and system. User information is received at a storage location. The user information includes meeting and notification information. User activity is monitored based on the received user information. In response to a detection of a change in user activity, a determination is made of whether the change necessitates notifying a user. The user information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in user activity, when the user desires to change the notification information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20160192128
    Abstract: A method and system. User information is received at a storage location. The user information includes meeting and notification information. User activity is monitored based on the received user information. In response to a detection of a change in user activity, a determination is made of whether the change necessitates notifying a user. The user information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in user activity, when the user desires to change the notification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 9324061
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. User information is received at a storage location. The user information includes meeting and notification information. User activity is monitored based on the received user information. In response to a detection of a change in user activity, a determination is made of whether the change necessitates notifying a user. The user information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in user activity, when the user desires to change the notification information and returning to monitoring user activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20150347986
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. User information is received at a storage location. The user information includes meeting and notification information. User activity is monitored based on the received user information. In response to a detection of a change in user activity, a determination is made of whether the change necessitates notifying a user. The user information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in user activity, when the user desires to change the notification information and returning to monitoring user activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 9177301
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. Scheduled user activity of a user is monitored, based on user notification information in a storage location. The user notification information pertains to a scheduled event. In response to a detection, from the monitoring, of a change in the user activity, it is ascertained that the change necessitates notifying the user of the scheduled event due to the change impacting whether the user can participate in the scheduled event. The change in the scheduled user activity is independent of the scheduled event. Then the user is notified of the scheduled event. The user notification information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in the user activity, in response to receipt of an instruction from the user to change the user notification information in the storage location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20140358615
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. Scheduled user activity of a user is monitored, based on user notification information in a storage location. The user notification information pertains to a scheduled event. In response to a detection, from the monitoring, of a change in the user activity, it is ascertained that the change necessitates notifying the user of the scheduled event due to the change impacting whether the user can participate in the scheduled event. The change in the scheduled user activity is independent of the scheduled event. Then the user is notified of the scheduled event. The user notification information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in the user activity, in response to receipt of an instruction from the user to change the user notification information in the storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 8879704
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. User activity of a user is monitored, based on user notification information in a storage location. The user notification information pertains to a scheduled event. In response to a detection, from the monitoring, of a change in the user activity, it is ascertained that the change necessitates notifying the user of the scheduled event due to the change impacting whether the user can participate in the scheduled event. Then the user is notified of the scheduled event. The user notification information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in the user activity, in response to receipt of an instruction from the user to change the user notification information in the storage location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20140058780
    Abstract: A method and system for notifying users of events. User activity of a user is monitored, based on user notification information in a storage location. The user notification information pertains to a scheduled event. In response to a detection, from the monitoring, of a change in the user activity, it is ascertained that the change necessitates notifying the user of the scheduled event due to the change impacting whether the user can participate in the scheduled event. Then the user is notified of the scheduled event. The user notification information in the storage location is modified, based on the detected change in the user activity, in response to receipt of an instruction from the user to change the user notification information in the storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Candice B. Gilzean, Gahlya Greer, Fabian F. Morgan, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 6037744
    Abstract: A device for providing vehicle battery power to rechargeable devices in vehicles, such as portable radios, cell phones, flashlights and laptop computer terminals left in patrol vehicles. The device has battery power as input, and outputs power to rechargeable devices while the vehicle is on, and for a time period thereafter. One device has multiple outputs having corresponding time periods. One device includes an engine sensor, a timer, a first switch and a second switch, with the first switch coupled to a first rechargeable device through a first terminal pair and the second switch coupled to a second rechargeable device through a second terminal pair. Each terminal pair can have a unique time period and, in some embodiments, can have one of a set number of time periods selected with a jumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 5770999
    Abstract: An improved blackout control system located within the passenger compartment allows the driver to alter the normal and emergency lighting features of the vehicle. The blackout control system comprises an illuminated control panel unit modified by harness and control units which are attached to the lighting system of a conventional emergency vehicle. A four-position three-level emergency "Red" switch is provided as an improvement on the control panel. A second blackout reset switch is provided to restore power to the blackout switches. A third blackout switch is provided on the panel which disables the brake and backup lights of the vehicle. A fourth switch for blacking out the tail lights, parking and/or corner lights is provided. A fifth blackout switch is provided to disable headlight daytime running lights. A sixth high beam sneak light switch is provided to activate a high beam sneak light mounted on the front of the vehicle with less lighting than the driving lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 5644290
    Abstract: An improved blackout control system located within the passenger compartment allows the driver to alter the normal and emergency lighting features of the vehicle. The blackout control system comprises an illuminated control panel unit modified by harness and control units which are attached to the lighting system of a conventional emergency vehicle. Three emergency "Red" switches are provided as an improvement on the control panel. A fourth blackout switch is provided on the panel which disables the brake and backup lights of the vehicle. A fifth switch for blacking out the tail lights, parking and/or corner lights is provided. A sixth sneak light switch is provided to activate a hooded sneak light located in front of the vehicle which may be used to provide less lighting in front of the vehicle than the normal horizontally disposed headlights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 5556847
    Abstract: This invention discloses a method for treating a patient for an illness selected from the group consisting of amnesia, head injuries, Alzheimer's disease, epileptic dementia, presenile dementia, post traumatic dementia, senile dementia, vascular dementia and post stroke dementia or individuals otherwise seeking memory enhancement. The method comprises providing a compound of formula (1) ##STR1## wherein (a) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a lower alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and (b) the ring system ABCD is asteroid nucleus selected from the group consisting of estrone, dehydroepiandrosterone, estradiol, estradiolester, pregnenolone, substituted estrone, substituted dehydroepiandrosterone, substituted estradiol, substituted estradiolesters and substituted pregnenolone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost
    Inventors: David A. Johnson, Pui-Kai Li, Michael E. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 5434553
    Abstract: A black-out controller system includes a harness attachable to the lighting system of a conventional vehicle. A controller is attachable to the harness for controlling the various lighting features of the vehicle. An illuminated switch panel located within the passenger compartment allows the driver to alter the normal lighting features of the vehicle. A brake and backup lights black-out switch is provided on the switch panel which disables the brake and backup lights of the vehicle. A tail lights black-out switch is also provided to disable the tail lights. A sneak light switch is provided to activate a sneak light located in front of the vehicle which may be used to provide less lighting in front of the vehicle than the normal headlights. Optional flashing features of emergency lights may be included in the black-out controller system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventor: Michael E. Rhodes