Patents by Inventor Russell Speight VanBlon

Russell Speight VanBlon 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).

  • Publication number: 20240020703
    Abstract: A system avoids irreversible transactions on a digital ledger system. The system receives a request to add a block at a first address, searches for a second address that is similar to the first address, and transmits a message to a user indicating that there may be an error when the second address closely matches the first address. The system also determines that the first address is registered and has been used, and when the first address is registered but has not been used, the system denies the request from the user to add the block to the ledger system or requests a confirmation from the user that the user wants to add the block to the ledger at the first address. The system also refrains from adding the block to the ledger for a predetermined threshold time period, and after an expiration of the predetermined threshold time period, adds the block to the ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Russell Speight Vanblon, Scott Wentao Li, Robert James Norton, JR., Robert J. Kapinos
  • Publication number: 20240019117
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for providing an indication of properly wearing a mask. A mask device, in one embodiment, includes a flexible filtering screen configured to cover a mouth and a nose of a user, a power source disposed on the flexible filter screen, an output device configured to generate an output indication responsive to the power generated by the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, JR., Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Patent number: 11875811
    Abstract: A method includes receiving sound input features representative of sound received during an electronic conference, the sound including voice and input device activation sound, receiving an input event feature indicative of the input device activation, and processing the received sound input features and input event feature via a trained model to identify a stored spectral file to be subtracted from the received sound to suppress the input device activation sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (United States) Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Wentao Li, Robert J. Kapinos, Robert James Norton, Jr., Russell Speight Vanblon
  • Publication number: 20240004460
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: detecting, using a content focus system, an attentive state of a user with respect to a display; determining, using the content focus system, the attentive state corresponds to content displayed on the display; and increasing, using the content focus system, a size of the content, wherein the increasing comprises increasing the content to a size that covers other content displayed on the display. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert J Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, JR., Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240004461
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: capturing, at an interface reconfiguration system and using an image capture device, video of a user, wherein the video is transmitted to an information handling device of at least one other user; determining, using the interface reconfiguration system, eyes of the user are directed away from the image capture device and a portion of a user interface associated with a direction of the eyes of the user; and rearranging, responsive to the determining, at least the portion of the user interface displayed on a display device operatively coupled to the image capture device. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Nathan Peterson, Mark Delaney, Arnold Weksler, John C Mese
  • Publication number: 20240005772
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: detecting, during a meeting, a disruption within an environment surrounding a user, wherein the meeting is facilitated using a communication medium and comprises at least one participant remote to the user; determining, utilizing at least one sensor, a source of disruption; generating, utilizing a messaging generator system, a message identifying the disruption; and providing, to the at least one participant, the message. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Delaney, Arnold Weksler, John C. Mese, Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240005107
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: reading, using a device application identification system of an information handling device of a user, an identifier broadcast by a device, wherein the device is enabled to communicate with other devices within a network of devices; identifying, using the device application identification system and based on the identifier, a software application corresponding to the device; and presenting, using the device application identification system, the software application to the user. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon, Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney, John C. Mese
  • Publication number: 20240002117
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for a packaging seal and packaging enclosure. An apparatus includes a packaging seal having a thickness with a top surface and a bottom surface, a length having a proximal end and a distal end, and a width in a direction orthogonal to the length. The apparatus further includes a protective layer having a first adhesive layer substantially covering a bottom surface of the protective layer, and a seal layer having an anchor portion attached to a top surface and a proximal end of the protective layer, a cutting portion extending from the anchor portion to a flap portion, and the flap portion extending from the cutting portion toward the distal end of the packaging seal and having a second adhesive layer substantially covering a bottom surface of the flap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott Li, Russell Speight VanBlon, Robert James Norton, JR.
  • Patent number: 11861588
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes establishing a wireless communication order session between a communication device associated with a vehicle and an establishment communication system in response to the vehicle being within an ordering area, receiving transaction information indicative of a transaction transmitted from the communication device associated with the vehicle, and associating the transaction with the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (United States) Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold S. Weksler, Nathan J. Peterson, John Carl Mese, Russell Speight Vanblon, Mark Patrick Delaney
  • Patent number: 11854500
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, on an information handling device, an indication that content is loading on the information handling device; determining, using a processor, whether a projected loading period for the content is expected to exceed a predetermined threshold; and lowering, responsive to determining that the projected loading period for the content is expected to exceed the predetermined threshold, a brightness of a display screen associated with the information handling device during a loading period for the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Arnold Weksler, Russell Speight VanBlon, Mark Delaney, John C Mese
  • Publication number: 20230409115
    Abstract: A system and a method include a digital operating device configured to receive an input from an individual. The input is configured to provide a command for operating one or more aspects of one or more components. One or more sensors are configured to detect one or more physiological signals of the individual. A correlation control unit is configured to receive the one or more physiological signals from the one or more sensors. The correlation control unit is further configured to determine an intent of the individual based on the one or more physiological signals. The digital operating device is further configured to control the one or more aspects of the one or more components based on the input, as received from the individual, and the intent of the individual, as determined by the correlation control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Russell Speight Vanblon, Thorsten Stremlau, Kevin W. Beck, David Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20230409173
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to identify a first duration of an activity associated with a user and, based the identification, recommend media content having a second duration similar to the first duration to within a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20230412411
    Abstract: In one aspect, at least one device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to determine that at least part of a video conference (or even an audio conference) is to be recorded for a non-attending invitee of the video conference. Responsive to the determination, the instructions are executable to prompt an attendee of the video conference to record at least part of the video conference and/or record at least part of the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Arnold Weksler, John C. Mese, Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson
  • Patent number: 11848791
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device may include at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage may include instructions executable by the at least one processor to determine whether a first number of video conference attendees detected via input from one or more sensors is greater than a second number of logins to the video conference. The instructions may then be executable to present a graphical element on a display during the video conference responsive to determining that the first number is greater than the second number. The graphical element may indicate a first attendee that is detected via the one or more sensors but that is not associated with a login to the video conference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: John C. Mese, Nathan Peterson, Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20230365135
    Abstract: In one aspect, at least one device may include at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage may include instructions executable by the at least one processor to determine that a threshold amount of vehicles have taken a path deviating from a preexisting traffic lane at a particular area of a driving surface. Based on the determination, the instructions may be executable to provide, to one or more additional vehicles, location coordinates indicating the path deviating from the preexisting traffic lane at the particular area of the driving surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon, Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney, John C. Mese
  • Publication number: 20230331229
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for automated assistance with one-pedal driving. An apparatus includes a processor in a regenerative braking vehicle that has a one-pedal control and a memory coupled to the processor that stores code executable by the processor to detect a driving context, monitor a regenerative battery system of the vehicle, and automatically adjust a regenerative intensity based at least in part upon the driving context and the regenerative battery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Nathan Peterson, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney
  • Publication number: 20230328317
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products that can play a media selection based on an anticipated activity are disclosed herein. One method includes determining, by a processor, an anticipated activity for a user based on one or more actions being currently performed by the user, determining a media selection for the user based on the determined anticipated activity, and playing the determined media selection. Apparatus and computer program products that include hardware and/or software that can perform the methods for playing a media selection based on an anticipated activity are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Patent number: 11782521
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products that can display applications on a mobile computing device based on different relative positions are disclosed herein. One method includes determining, by a processor, different relative positions of a mobile computing device user while a user is performing an activity. In some embodiments, the method further includes toggling display of a plurality of applications on the mobile computing device based on the different relative positions of the mobile computing device while the user is performing the activity. Apparatus and computer program products that include hardware and/or software that can perform the methods for display applications on a mobile computing device based on position are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (United States) Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon, Mark Delaney, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler
  • Publication number: 20230311882
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for assisting one-pedal driving. An apparatus includes a processor in a regenerative braking vehicle that has a one-pedal control and a memory coupled to the processor that stores code executable by the processor to detect a change in a driving context, monitor a regenerative battery system of the vehicle, and notify a driver of the vehicle to begin modifying pressure upon the one-pedal control based at least in part upon the change in the driving context and the regenerative battery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler
  • Publication number: 20230319002
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device may include at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage may include instructions executable by the at least one processor to identify a first email, identify a second email different from the first email, determine that the first and second emails are related, and move content from at least one of the first and second emails into a third email responsive to the determination. Present principles may also apply to other electronic message types besides emails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, JR., Russell Speight VanBlon