Patents by Inventor Michael R. Billau
Michael R. Billau 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).
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Patent number: 11096022Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting doorway tailgating are disclosed. A method includes: determining, by a computer device, a mobile device moves through a doorway to a secure area; determining, by the computer device, a security protocol was not passed for the mobile device to move through the doorway; and generating, by the computer device, an alert based on both the determining the mobile device moves through the doorway to the secure area and the determining the security protocol was not passed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Patent number: 10778802Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: HCL Technologies LimitedInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Patent number: 10642358Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10620718Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes comprises identifying a pointer device associated with a pointer position identifier and a pointer direction identifier. The computer-implemented method further includes identifying a target device associated with a target position indicator and determining whether, within a tolerance margin, the pointer devices points at the target device. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Patent number: 10591991Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10551918Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20190268736Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting doorway tailgating are disclosed. A method includes: determining, by a computer device, a mobile device moves through a doorway to a secure area; determining, by the computer device, a security protocol was not passed for the mobile device to move through the doorway; and generating, by the computer device, an alert based on both the determining the mobile device moves through the doorway to the secure area and the determining the security protocol was not passed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Michael R. BILLAU, John K. GERKEN, III, Jeremy A. GREENBERGER, Ciaran E. HANNIGAN
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Publication number: 20190196583Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20190196584Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10334411Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting doorway tailgating are disclosed. A method includes: determining, by a computer device, a mobile device moves through a doorway to a secure area; determining, by the computer device, a security protocol was not passed for the mobile device to move through the doorway; and generating, by the computer device, an alert based on both the determining the mobile device moves through the doorway to the secure area and the determining the security protocol was not passed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Patent number: 10230814Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Publication number: 20190073028Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Patent number: 10168776Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, Alissa J. Hartenbaum, Trenton J. Johnson, Saikrishna Vennam
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Publication number: 20180375954Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Michael R. BILLAU, John K. GERKEN, III, Jeremy A. GREENBERGER, Ciaran E. HANNIGAN
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Publication number: 20180232753Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamically determining dwell times in a zone of a retail setting. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for dynamically determining dwell times in a zone of a retail setting includes defining different zones of a retail setting in memory of a host computing system and establishing a different dwell time for each of the different zones. The method additionally includes observing footfall in each of the different zones for different individuals in order to compute an actual dwell time for each individual in a particular one of the different zones. Finally, the method includes re-establishing the different dwell time for each of the different zones based upon the observed footfall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Patent number: 10009723Abstract: Determining a beacon interval in which a device, located within a venue having a plurality of predefined zones, sends a beacon to a system for tracking the location of the device within the venue. Each of the predefined zones has a zone-specific beacon interval which is updated.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Publication number: 20180115628Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Michael R. BILLAU, John K. GERKEN III, Jeremy A. GREENBERGER, Ciaran E. HANNIGAN
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Publication number: 20180109645Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Michael R. BILLAU, John K. GERKEN, III, Jeremy A. GREENBERGER, Ciaran E. HANNIGAN
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Patent number: 9948744Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: generating a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and associating the first mobile device fingerprint to an identifier, and generating a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and associating the second mobile device fingerprint to a MAC address of a mobile device. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: receiving a first mobile device fingerprint of a mobile device and an identifier associated to the first mobile device fingerprint; receiving a second mobile device fingerprint of the mobile device and a MAC address associated to the second mobile device fingerprint; and associating received data received from the mobile device to the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan
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Publication number: 20180084379Abstract: Determining a beacon interval in which a device, located within a venue having a plurality of predefined zones, sends a beacon to a system for tracking the location of the device within the venue. Each of the predefined zones has a zone-specific beacon interval which is updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Michael R. Billau, John K. Gerken, III, Jeremy A. Greenberger, Ciaran E. Hannigan