Patents by Inventor Ron Williams

Ron Williams 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: 11983271
    Abstract: A processor may generate an enforcement point. The enforcement point may include one or more adversarial detection models. The processor may receive user input data. The processor may analyze, at the enforcement point, the user input data. The processor may determine, from the analyzing, whether there is an adversarial attack in the user input data. The processor may generate an alert based on the determining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno dos Santos Silva, Cheng-Ta Lee, Ron Williams, Bo-Yu Kuo, Chao-Min Chang, Sridhar Muppidi
  • Patent number: 11695758
    Abstract: A method for a multi-factor authentication, the method receives results of an initial authentication of a user. Responsive to confirming the initial authentication, an image of a secondary set of authentication options is presented. An option selection is received from the user, wherein the selection is determined by tracking eye movement of the user over the image that includes the set of second factor authentication options. User facial activity is tracked corresponding to the selection made from the secondary set of authentication options. The monitored facial activity is compared to a pre-established authentication condition to determine whether a match exists with the selected secondary set of authentication options, and responsive to facial activity monitored matching the authentication condition pre-established by the user and corresponding to the selection made from the secondary set of authentication options, authentication of the user is confirmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Doga Tav, Ron Williams, Hyman David Chantz
  • Patent number: 11665180
    Abstract: Methods and systems for artificially intelligent security incident and event management using an attention-based deep neural network and transfer learning are disclosed. A method includes: collecting, by a computing device, system and network activity events in bulk; forming, by the computing device, a corpus using the collected system and network activity events; correlating, by the computing device, discrete events of the system and network activity events into offenses; adding, by the computing device, additional features to the corpus representing the offenses and disposition decisions regarding the offenses; training, by the computing device, a deep neural network using the corpus; and tuning, by the computing device, the deep neural network for a monitored computing environment using transfer learning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeb R. Linton, Darrel Haswell, Satya Sreenivas, Naeem Altaf, Sanjay Nadhavajhala, Ron Williams, Bradley Evan Harris, John Walter Morris
  • Publication number: 20220156376
    Abstract: A processor may generate an enforcement point. The enforcement point may include one or more adversarial detection models. The processor may receive user input data. The processor may analyze, at the enforcement point, the user input data. The processor may determine, from the analyzing, whether there is an adversarial attack in the user input data. The processor may generate an alert based on the determining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno dos Santos Silva, Cheng-Ta Lee, Ron Williams, Bo-Yu Kuo, CHAO-MIN CHANG, Sridhar Muppidi
  • Patent number: 11297090
    Abstract: A security incident is detected at a first location; a risk of the security incident is evaluated. A first security scores is generated for the first location. A set of security scores are generated for a set of alternative locations; the set of security scores excludes the first security score. A second security score within the set of security scores is determined to be the best security score among a plurality of security scores; the plurality of security scores comprises the set of security scores and the first security score. A workload associated with the first location is migrated to a second location, where the second location is associated with the second security score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno dos Santos Silva, Ron Williams, David Kaminsky
  • Publication number: 20210273954
    Abstract: Methods and systems for artificially intelligent security incident and event management using an attention-based deep neural network and transfer learning are disclosed. A method includes: collecting, by a computing device, system and network activity events in bulk; forming, by the computing device, a corpus using the collected system and network activity events; correlating, by the computing device, discrete events of the system and network activity events into offenses; adding, by the computing device, additional features to the corpus representing the offenses and disposition decisions regarding the offenses; training, by the computing device, a deep neural network using the corpus; and tuning, by the computing device, the deep neural network for a monitored computing environment using transfer learning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jeb R. LINTON, Darrel HASWELL, Satya SREENIVAS, Naeem ALTAF, Sanjay NADHAVAJHALA, Ron WILLIAMS, Bradley Evan HARRIS, John Walter MORRIS
  • Publication number: 20210266315
    Abstract: A method for a multi-factor authentication, the method receives results of an initial authentication of a user. Responsive to confirming the initial authentication, an image of a secondary set of authentication options is presented. An option selection is received from the user, wherein the selection is determined by tracking eye movement of the user over the image that includes the set of second factor authentication options. User facial activity is tracked corresponding to the selection made from the secondary set of authentication options. The monitored facial activity is compared to a pre-established authentication condition to determine whether a match exists with the selected secondary set of authentication options, and responsive to facial activity monitored matching the authentication condition pre-established by the user and corresponding to the selection made from the secondary set of authentication options, authentication of the user is confirmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Doga Tav, Ron Williams, Hyman David Chantz
  • Publication number: 20210075815
    Abstract: A security incident is detected at a first location; a risk of the security incident is evaluated. A first security scores is generated for the first location. A set of security scores are generated for a set of alternative locations; the set of security scores excludes the first security score. A second security score within the set of security scores is determined to be the best security score among a plurality of security scores; the plurality of security scores comprises the set of security scores and the first security score. A workload associated with the first location is migrated to a second location, where the second location is associated with the second security score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Bruno dos Santos Silva, Ron Williams, David Kaminsky
  • Patent number: 8657010
    Abstract: A downhole flow device has a sliding and ported sleeves. A seal has a first component on the sliding sleeve and a second component on the ported sleeve. These components engage one another to seal flow through the ports in the ported sleeve. The components move apart to allow fluid flow through the ports. The components are protected from abrasion and flow by virtue of the seal's structure and how it is opened. The sliding sleeve moves hydraulically along an axis of the ported sleeve to reveal successive ports defined along the sleeve's axis. Operation of the device and the seal address both erosion and damage from differential pressure problems. Thus, the seal prevent damage when unloading a differential pressure across it, and abrasive flow does not have the opportunity to impinge on the sealing surfaces to cause erosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ward, Ron Williams, Roddie R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130276351
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for improving the speed and ease of attaching, removing, and cleaning bait-cans when used for crabbing. A punch machine pierces one or more holes in a bait-can that resembles a large tuna can. This can, in turn, inserts into a new hanger device that is generally C-shaped with the open notch at the bottom and a pair of retainers at the top. The can is simply snapped into the hanger. The hanger attaches to a crab pot but suspends the bait can off the floor of the pot. In another version, the hanger includes two opposed arms that can be used to stabilize an existing bait device in the known art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Ron Williams
  • Patent number: 8458852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of creating and applying a heated cleaning fluid to a surface. The system includes a housing with a first, a second and a third exhaust gas opening. A first, second, and third heat exchanger are enclosed within the housing. The first and second exchangers are serially arranged, while the third is at an angle relative to the first and second and directly adjacent to the first opening. Super heated exhaust gas flows through first opening and third exchanger. Heated gas flows through the second opening and passes below the third exchanger. Super heated exhaust gas exiting the third exchanger mixes with the heated gas in a mixing chamber of the housing, which is then supplied to the first and second exchangers. Fluid passes through the three exchangers and exits the third exchanger heated. That heated fluid passes to a cleaning wand for application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron Williams
  • Publication number: 20120097386
    Abstract: A downhole flow device has a sliding and ported sleeves. A seal has a first component on the sliding sleeve and a second component on the ported sleeve. These components engage one another to seal flow through the ports in the ported sleeve. The components move apart to allow fluid flow through the ports. The components are protected from abrasion and flow by virtue of the seal's structure and how it is opened. The sliding sleeve moves hydraulically along an axis of the ported sleeve to reveal successive ports defined along the sleeve's axis. Operation of the device and the seal address both erosion and damage from differential pressure problems. Thus, the seal prevent damage when unloading a differential pressure across it, and abrasive flow does not have the opportunity to impinge on the sealing surfaces to cause erosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Ward, Ron Williams, Roddie Robert Smith
  • Publication number: 20100294459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of creating and applying a heated cleaning fluid to a surface. The system includes a housing with a first, a second and a third exhaust gas opening. A first, second, and third heat exchanger are enclosed within the housing. The first and second exchangers are serially arranged, while the third is at an angle relative to the first and second and directly adjacent to the first opening. Super heated exhaust gas flows through first opening and third exchanger. Heated gas flows through the second opening and passes below the third exchanger. Super heated exhaust gas exiting the third exchanger mixes with the heated gas in a mixing chamber of the housing, which is then supplied to the first and second exchangers. Fluid passes through the three exchangers and exits the third exchanger heated. That heated fluid passes to a cleaning wand for application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: RON WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 7637742
    Abstract: A carbon dioxide gas buoyancy experiment device that can demonstrate how the buoyancy force acts against the force of gravity and how an object's buoyancy in a fluid can be manipulated by altering the object's density. The device demonstrates how the buoyancy force works in practice by submerging bundles of hydrophobic fingers capable of collecting gas into a gas releasing liquid such as soda. As the finger bundles collect gas bubbles released by the liquid, the volume of the submerged finger bundles increases, thereby increasing their buoyancy and causing the finger bundles to ascend and float in the liquid. The finger bundles can be pushed back down in the liquid, but will rise again due to the increased buoyancy imparted by the gas bubbles that adhere to the finger bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Ron Williams
  • Patent number: 7288125
    Abstract: A kit and method for growing crystals for educational purposes. The kit consists of a small plastic petri dish, and a paper substrate with short and long slits precut therein that act as seed, respectively, for the formation of single and multiply crystals. The disk of paper has a tab that serves as a handle for placing and removing the disk from the petri dish and as a place to write on the disk. The kit is used by pouring a saturated aqueous salt solution in the bottom of the petri dish and then floating the substrate on the top of the solution. The dish is then allowed to sit uncovered for several days and crystals grow on the bottom surface of the substrate as the liquid evaporates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Ron Williams
  • Publication number: 20060191180
    Abstract: A video display for a pick-up truck tailgate is disclosed, wherein a video screen is adapted for mounting in a truck bed for rearwardly facing projection of video images such as advertising, promotional video, entertainment, warning or cautionary information, and the like. The display is mounted using a pair of vertical brackets that support the video screen at the rear edge of the truck bed at the tailgate location. A power converter in the truck cabin produces AC power from the truck's DC battery that can be used to power the display. Using a plug and socket arrangement, the video screen may be releasably connected to a cross-beam type brace spanning the truck bed to fix the screen in the designated position, allowing for viewing from behind the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Ron Williams, Ted Thacker
  • Patent number: 6754066
    Abstract: A cabinet for an uninterrupted power source (UPS) is disclosed. The cabinet has three portions that characterize the frame. A front portion contains capacitor assemblies, power DC Link, power electronic components, and a control panel. The control panel and power DC Link are situated for front access and cover the power electronic components and capacitors. A rear portion holds a plurality of magnetic components. The magnetic components are accessible from the back of the cabinet and can be installed last in the assembly of the cabinet and configured for a specific voltage rating. A bus portion is divided from the front and rear portions and contains the bus bars for electrical connection of the UPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Liebert Corporation
    Inventors: Kylam D. Doan, Ron Williams, James K. Martin, Randall Mathis, Mike Harper
  • Publication number: 20030011969
    Abstract: A cabinet for an uninterrupted power source (UPS) is disclosed. The cabinet has three portions that characterize the frame. A front portion contains capacitor assemblies, power DC Link, power electronic components, and a control panel. The control panel and power DC Link are situated for front access and cover the power electronic components and capacitors. A rear portion holds a plurality of magnetic components. The magnetic components are accessible from the back of the cabinet and can be installed last in the assembly of the cabinet and configured for a specific voltage rating. A bus portion is divided from the front and rear portions and contains the bus bars for electrical connection of the UPS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Kylam D. Doan, Ron Williams, James K. Martin, Randall Mathis, Mike Harper
  • Patent number: 5573122
    Abstract: A rigid golf club organizer assembly adapted for being carried individually or in pairs on the rear deck of a golf cart for carrying irons and wedges in a logical sequence and for carrying woods separate and apart from the irons and wedges is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the assembly includes five hollow tubes disposed next to one another in a first row and five additional hollow tubes disposed next to one another in a second row. The first and second rows of tubes are disposed at a right angle to one another and meet at an apex. Each of the tubes in both contain a notched upper end for holding the head of an iron or wedge therein and each tube is of a different height than all of the other tubes in the two rows and is adapted to loosely confine the shaft of a different iron or wedge of a golf club set therein. The two rows of tubes are reinforced by a pair of rectangularly shaped reinforcing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Ron Williams