Patents by Inventor ROSANNA S. MANNAN

ROSANNA S. MANNAN 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: 11443645
    Abstract: A reward learning system includes a user interface configured to receive modes of user information related to a state of the user. A cognitive computing system includes a reward system. The reward system includes a dynamically upgraded profile model of the user which is updated in accordance with the user information related to the state. The reward system is updated by machine learning employing feedback from user responses measured by the user interface and searched information by the cognitive computing system. The reward system includes an increasing reward protocol based on learned user preferences and responses and rewarded in accordance with user achievements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Shikhar Kwatra, Rosanna S. Mannan, Emily A. Ray
  • Patent number: 10929615
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a first set and a second set of citations to a legal case in a plurality of legal documents and a first legal document distinct from the plurality of legal documents, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes determining tones corresponding to each citation in the first and second sets of citations. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a score for each tone in the first and second sets of tones. The computer-implemented method further includes aggregating a first and subset and a second of the first and second sets of citations, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes generating an average score for the first and second subsets. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a degree of similarity between the first and second subsets based, in part, on a comparison of average scores. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Rosanna S. Mannan, Siddharth A. Patwardhan
  • Patent number: 10902735
    Abstract: A reward learning system includes a user interface configured to receive modes of user information related to a state of the user. A cognitive computing system includes a reward system. The reward system includes a dynamically upgraded profile model of the user which is updated in accordance with the user information related to the state. The reward system is updated by machine learning employing feedback from user responses measured by the user interface and searched information by the cognitive computing system. The reward system includes an increasing reward protocol based on learned user preferences and responses and rewarded in accordance with user achievements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Shikhar Kwatra, Rosanna S. Mannan, Emily A. Ray
  • Patent number: 10891548
    Abstract: In an approach to predicting user touch events, one or more computer processors receive a detected electromagnetic noise signal of an object. The one or more computer processors compare the detected electromagnetic noise signal of the object to one or more stored electromagnetic noise signals associated with one or more objects. Based, at least in part, on the comparison, the one or more computer processors determine the identity of the object. Responsive to determining the identity of the object, the one or more computer processors store metadata associated with at least one of the objects and an electromagnetic noise signal detection event. The one or more computer processors determine whether an amount of the metadata associated with the object meets a learning threshold. If the amount of metadata meets the learning threshold, the one or more computer processors predict a subsequent electromagnetic noise signal detection event associated with the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10795573
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a touchscreen having an input area and a processor. The apparatus also includes a memory that stores program code. The program code is executable by the processor to determine a location within the input area. The location corresponds to a position of at least a portion of an object relative to the input area. Further, the program code is executable by the processor to generate an output associated with an indication to move the object toward a region of the input area. The output is based on a comparison of the position of the object to the region. The region corresponds to a key of a keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce J. MacIsaac, Rosanna S. Mannan, Lloyd A. Walls
  • Publication number: 20200090534
    Abstract: A reward learning system includes a user interface configured to receive modes of user information related to a state of the user. A cognitive computing system includes a reward system. The reward system includes a dynamically upgraded profile model of the user which is updated in accordance with the user information related to the state. The reward system is updated by machine learning employing feedback from user responses measured by the user interface and searched information by the cognitive computing system. The reward system includes an increasing reward protocol based on learned user preferences and responses and rewarded in accordance with user achievements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Shikhar Kwatra, Rosanna S. Mannan, Emily A. Ray
  • Patent number: 10559215
    Abstract: A reward learning system includes a user interface configured to receive modes of user information related to a state of the user. A cognitive computing system includes a reward system. The reward system includes a dynamically upgraded profile model of the user which is updated in accordance with the user information related to the state. The reward system is updated by machine learning employing feedback from user responses measured by the user interface and searched information by the cognitive computing system. The reward system includes an increasing reward protocol based on learned user preferences and responses and rewarded in accordance with user achievements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Shikhar Kwatra, Rosanna S. Mannan, Emily A. Ray
  • Patent number: 10552748
    Abstract: In an approach to predicting user touch events, one or more computer processors receive a detected electromagnetic noise signal of an object. The one or more computer processors compare the detected electromagnetic noise signal of the object to one or more stored electromagnetic noise signals associated with one or more objects. Based, at least in part, on the comparison, the one or more computer processors determine the identity of the object. Responsive to determining the identity of the object, the one or more computer processors store metadata associated with at least one of the objects and an electromagnetic noise signal detection event. The one or more computer processors determine whether an amount of the metadata associated with the object meets a learning threshold. If the amount of metadata meets the learning threshold, the one or more computer processors predict a subsequent electromagnetic noise signal detection event associated with the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10534537
    Abstract: In an approach for controlling a computing device without mechanical buttons the computer detects an interaction with a touch capacitive sensing surface on a computing device. The computer determines that the detected interaction includes at least three interactions including at least two different touch capacitive sensing surfaces. The computer determines a virtual control button to display based on the detected interaction. The computer displays the determined virtual control button to the user. The computer receives an interaction with the displayed virtual control button. The computer implements an action associated with the determined virtual control button based on the received interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10534536
    Abstract: In an approach for controlling a computing device without mechanical buttons the computer detects an interaction with a touch capacitive sensing surface on a computing device. The computer determines that the detected interaction includes at least three interactions including at least two different touch capacitive sensing surfaces. The computer determines a virtual control button to display based on the detected interaction. The computer displays the determined virtual control button to the user. The computer receives an interaction with the displayed virtual control button. The computer implements an action associated with the determined virtual control button based on the received interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10452780
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a first set and a second set of citations to a legal case in a plurality of legal documents and a first legal document distinct from the plurality of legal documents, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes determining tones corresponding to each citation in the first and second sets of citations. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a score for each tone in the first and second sets of tones. The computer-implemented method further includes aggregating a first and subset and a second of the first and second sets of citations, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes generating an average score for the first and second subsets. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a degree of similarity between the first and second subsets based, in part, on a comparison of average scores. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Rosanna S. Mannan, Siddharth A. Patwardhan
  • Publication number: 20190311037
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a first set and a second set of citations to a legal case in a plurality of legal documents and a first legal document distinct from the plurality of legal documents, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes determining tones corresponding to each citation in the first and second sets of citations. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a score for each tone in the first and second sets of tones. The computer-implemented method further includes aggregating a first and subset and a second of the first and second sets of citations, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes generating an average score for the first and second subsets. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a degree of similarity between the first and second subsets based, in part, on a comparison of average scores. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Rosanna S. Mannan, Siddharth A. Patwardhan
  • Publication number: 20190286319
    Abstract: In an approach for controlling a computing device without mechanical buttons the computer detects an interaction with a touch capacitive sensing surface on a computing device. The computer determines that the detected interaction includes at least three interactions including at least two different touch capacitive sensing surfaces. The computer determines a virtual control button to display based on the detected interaction. The computer displays the determined virtual control button to the user. The computer receives an interaction with the displayed virtual control button. The computer implements an action associated with the determined virtual control button based on the received interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190278475
    Abstract: In an approach for controlling a computing device without mechanical buttons the computer detects an interaction with a touch capacitive sensing surface on a computing device. The computer determines that the detected interaction includes at least three interactions including at least two different touch capacitive sensing surfaces. The computer determines a virtual control button to display based on the detected interaction. The computer displays the determined virtual control button to the user. The computer receives an interaction with the displayed virtual control button. The computer implements an action associated with the determined virtual control button based on the received interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190244120
    Abstract: In an approach to predicting user touch events, one or more computer processors receive a detected electromagnetic noise signal of an object. The one or more computer processors compare the detected electromagnetic noise signal of the object to one or more stored electromagnetic noise signals associated with one or more objects. Based, at least in part, on the comparison, the one or more computer processors determine the identity of the object. Responsive to determining the identity of the object, the one or more computer processors store metadata associated with at least one of the objects and an electromagnetic noise signal detection event. The one or more computer processors determine whether an amount of the metadata associated with the object meets a learning threshold. If the amount of metadata meets the learning threshold, the one or more computer processors predict a subsequent electromagnetic noise signal detection event associated with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10373278
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a first and second set of citations to a plurality of legal cases cited in a plurality of legal documents and a first legal document distinct from the plurality of legal documents, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a first and second set of tones corresponding to each citation in the first and second sets of citations, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a score for each tone in the first and second sets of tones, respectively. The computer-implemented method further includes detecting a first set of annotations corresponding to the first set of citations. The computer-implemented method further includes building a training model, based, at least in part, from at least a subset of the first set of annotations. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a second set of annotations corresponding to the second set of citations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Rosanna S. Mannan, Siddharth A. Patwardhan
  • Patent number: 10346038
    Abstract: A first touch gesture is sensed at a subset of a set of six Braille dot touch points at a virtual Braille keyboard. The first touch gesture corresponds to a Braille character. A second touch gesture is sensed that concurrently touches each of the six Braille dot touch points in the set of Braille dot touch points. A contact with a layout of the virtual Braille keyboard with at least one Braille dot touch point is continuously maintained while transitioning from the first touch gesture to the second touch gesture. In response to the second touch gesture, the Braille character is accepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laurence E. England, Bruce J. U. Macisaac, Rosanna S. Mannan
  • Patent number: 10338812
    Abstract: In an approach for controlling a computing device without mechanical buttons the computer detects an interaction with a touch capacitive sensing surface on a computing device. The computer determines that the detected interaction includes at least three interactions including at least two different touch capacitive sensing surfaces. The computer determines a virtual control button to display based on the detected interaction. The computer displays the determined virtual control button to the user. The computer receives an interaction with the displayed virtual control button. The computer implements an action associated with the determined virtual control button based on the received interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20180349962
    Abstract: A method and associated computer program product for providing targeted digital advertisements to a user. The method includes receiving a detected electromagnetic noise signal of one or more objects, comparing the detected electromagnetic noise signal to one or more stored electromagnetic noise signals associated with one or more objects, and determining an identity of the one or more objects based on the comparison between the detected electromagnetic noise signal the stored electromagnetic noise signals. The method further includes providing targeted digital advertisement(s) to the user based on the determined identity of the one or more objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Darryl M. Adderly, Ea-Ee Jan, Rosanna S. Mannan, Kevin L. Schultz, Graham J. Wills
  • Publication number: 20180315326
    Abstract: A reward learning system includes a user interface configured to receive modes of user information related to a state of the user. A cognitive computing system includes a reward system. The reward system includes a dynamically upgraded profile model of the user which is updated in accordance with the user information related to the state. The reward system is updated by machine learning employing feedback from user responses measured by the user interface and searched information by the cognitive computing system. The reward system includes an increasing reward protocol based on learned user preferences and responses and rewarded in accordance with user achievements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Shikhar Kwatra, Rosanna S. Mannan, Emily A. Ray