Patents by Inventor Paul Bastide

Paul Bastide 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: 10885137
    Abstract: A version analysis of reference materials is performed to identify different versions of the reference materials from an update history. Collaborative or social reference data for the different versions of the reference materials is analyzed to identify authors and contributors of subject matter contained in the reference materials. Affinity weights are assigned to the authors and contributors of the subject matter contained in the reference materials based on the authors' and contributors' history. The assigned affinity weights are aggregated to generate a cumulative relevance for the authors and contributors, wherein the cumulative relevance is used to infer which of the authors and contributors are the micro-editing experts within the appropriate network for the subject matter contained in the reference materials. A view is generated that identifies the micro-editing experts within the appropriate network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Jonathan Dunne, Liam Harpur, Amy D. Travis
  • Patent number: 10701024
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Publication number: 20190124036
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Patent number: 10158599
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Patent number: 10140363
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for social network crowd translation. A method for social network crowd translation includes selecting a source document to be translated into a specific target language from a source language and parsing the document to determine a context for the source document. The method also includes querying a social network for different individuals with profile data indicating proficiency with the target language and including keywords mapping to the context of the document. Thereafter, in response to locating an individual in the social network having profile data which indicates proficiency with the target language and including keywords mapping to the context of the document, the located individual is notified of a request to translate the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Lydia M. Do
  • Patent number: 9993385
    Abstract: A system to monitor visual health includes a processor operatively coupled to memory. The system further includes one or more subsystems configured to record data related to eye-health. The processor is configured to analyze the recorded data, detect a likelihood of eyestrain based on the analysis, and generate an alert to perform at least one action in response to the detection and based on the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Stefan von Cavallar, Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Fang Lu, Dwarikanath Mahapatra, Susmita Saha, Arun Vishwanath
  • Publication number: 20180124006
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Publication number: 20180078445
    Abstract: A system to monitor visual health includes a processor operatively coupled to memory. The system further includes one or more subsystems configured to record data related to eye-health. The processor is configured to analyze the recorded data, detect a likelihood of eyestrain based on the analysis, and generate an alert to perform at least one action in response to the detection and based on the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Stefan von Cavallar, Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Fang Lu, Dwarikanath Mahapatra, Susmita Saha, Arun Vishwanath
  • Patent number: 9882861
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Publication number: 20170322909
    Abstract: Techniques are described for preferred consumption of social media. In one implementation, a computer program product comprises a computer-readable storage medium having program code embodied therewith. The program code is executable by a computing device to perform operations comprising: monitoring a user accessing information in a social networking system; identifying a viewing preference for the user without receiving user input indicating the viewing preference; and changing the presentation of the information based on the identified viewing preference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Alaa Abou Mahmoud, Paul Bastide, Fang Lu
  • Publication number: 20160342587
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for social network crowd translation. A method for social network crowd translation includes selecting a source document to be translated into a specific target language from a source language and parsing the document to determine a context for the source document. The method also includes querying a social network for different individuals with profile data indicating proficiency with the target language and including keywords mapping to the context of the document. Thereafter, in response to locating an individual in the social network having profile data which indicates proficiency with the target language and including keywords mapping to the context of the document, the located individual is notified of a request to translate the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Lydia M. Do
  • Publication number: 20160248721
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for blinder avoidance in social networking interactions includes executing a social networking data processing system in memory of a host computing system to provide a social networking service to different users in a social network. The method also includes defining in memory of the host computing system a user interface interaction for a user interface of the social networking service, and a corresponding user interface change in connection with a presentation of a status update for a user in different streams of other users of the social networking service. In response to detecting the user interface interaction with respect to a stream of status updates presented to one of the other users, the corresponding user interface change is performed in the user interface in connection with the presentation of the status update for the user in the stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Liam Harpur, Robert E. Loredo
  • Publication number: 20160162847
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for time based activity list management. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for time based activity list management includes receiving a multiplicity of events in memory of a host computing system from over a computer communications network for display in an activity stream of an end user of an enterprise application executing in the memory of the host computing system. The method additionally includes selecting a subset of the events according to an action required to by performed by the end user by each of the events in the subset and prioritizing ones of the events with corresponding actions determined to require a greater period of time to complete. Finally, the method includes displaying the events in the activity stream in an order of priority determined for the events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bastide, Bernadette A. Carter
  • Patent number: 4226205
    Abstract: This invention relates to naval construction and oceanology. It relates to a one-man submersible characterized, firstly, by external shapes designed to prevent any accidental fouling with any fixed obstacles; secondly, propulsion and steering units which give it excellent maneuverability and the possibilities of quick neutralization of any reaction experienced by the submersible; thirdly, by the fact that the operator has available a system comprising, at the extreme forward part of the submersible a swivelling and extensible tool-holder system with a coaxial and protected swivel seat; finally, a tall horizontal crane with one or two swivelling and extensible jibs, and four hydraulic columns with a special baseplate, these all being features which enable any work to be carried out with increased rapidity, accuracy and safety.The above submersible has numerous advantageous applications in various areas of ocean exploration and working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Inventor: Paul Bastide
  • Patent number: 3949694
    Abstract: A submarine device having a hull which is substantially symmetrical about a horizontal plane of symmetry and vertical longitudinal and transverse planes of symmetry. An integrated lift, propulsion and steering system is provided for the submarine device and comprises four conventional cycloidal propeller mechanisms in an arrangement in which two are mounted at the front of the hull and two at the rear, the two at the front being rotatable about a common transverse horizontal axis disposed below the horizontal plane of symmetry whereas the two at the rear are rotatable about a common transverse axis disposed above the horizontal plane of symmetry of the hull. Four auxiliary screws, rotatable about horizontal axes, can be arranged in pairs on the horizontal and vertical planes of symmetry respectively, the auxiliary screws having reversible blades and being capable of turning to produce vertical thrust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Inventor: Paul Bastide
  • Patent number: 3938759
    Abstract: An aircraft having a body on which is mounted an integrated lift, propulsion and steeing system inclusive of cycloidal propellers having horizontal axes of rotation capable of developing net thrust forces at any given angle in a vertical plane. Each propeller is externally driven and is formed with a circular array of blades at the periphery of a common rim and the blades can be turned to vary the angle of thrust by operation of a common control head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Inventor: Paul Bastide