Patents by Inventor Richard A. Burford

Richard A. Burford 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: 10778525
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying one or more client-based data artefacts associated with a client device, identifying one or more backend configuration data artefacts associated with a backend device, and identifying one or more backend configuration correlation guidelines. The computer-implemented method further includes determining one or more configuration correlation conclusions based on the one or more client-based data artefacts, the one or more backend configuration data artefacts, and the one or more backend configuration correlation guidelines. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Scot W. Dixon, Christopher R. Walker, Mark N. Weatherill
  • Patent number: 10756955
    Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying thresholds for computer system alerts is provided. The method includes receiving alert notification criteria based on an initial set of threshold parameters including an initial set of rules and initial threshold values for monitored metrics associated with a computer system, monitoring the computer system for current values for the monitored metrics, determining calculated threshold values for the monitored metrics based on a statistical analysis between the current values for the monitored metrics and the initial set of threshold parameters, and modifying the alert notification criteria based on one or more of the calculated threshold values and at least one of an initial alert notification criteria rule or a user instruction to modify the alert notification criteria. The initial set of rules includes one or more attributes and one or more schedules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Al Chakra, Paul M. Smith, Christopher R. Walker
  • Publication number: 20200171588
    Abstract: Devices for cutting an aerial obstacle are provided. Such devices may comprise a mounting frame; an anchor point for attachment to a hoist; a cutter mounted to the mounting frame, the cutter having opposing cutting blades for engaging and cutting the obstacle when positioned therebetween; a power supply mounted to the mounting frame, the power supply providing power to the cutter for actuating the cutting blades; and a guiding frame extending from the mounting frame, the guiding frame providing an inner guiding surface for directing the obstacle to a position between the opposing cutting blades of the cutter. Methods of using such devices for cutting aerial obstacles, such as cables, beams and/or branches, are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Trent James Lemke, Scott Richard Burford, Ryan Quinn Yip
  • Publication number: 20170302518
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying one or more client-based data artefacts associated with a client device, identifying one or more backend configuration data artefacts associated with a backend device, and identifying one or more backend configuration correlation guidelines. The computer-implemented method further includes determining one or more configuration correlation conclusions based on the one or more client-based data artefacts, the one or more backend configuration data artefacts, and the one or more backend configuration correlation guidelines. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Scot W. Dixon, Christopher R. Walker, Mark N. Weatherill
  • Publication number: 20170149604
    Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying thresholds for computer system alerts is provided. The method includes receiving alert notification criteria based on an initial set of threshold parameters including an initial set of rules and initial threshold values for monitored metrics associated with a computer system, monitoring the computer system for current values for the monitored metrics, determining calculated threshold values for the monitored metrics based on a statistical analysis between the current values for the monitored metrics and the initial set of threshold parameters, and modifying the alert notification criteria based on one or more of the calculated threshold values and at least one of an initial alert notification criteria rule or a user instruction to modify the alert notification criteria. The initial set of rules includes one or more attributes and one or more schedules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Al Chakra, Paul M. Smith, Christopher R. Walker