Patents by Inventor Scott A. Exton

Scott A. Exton 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: 11360761
    Abstract: According to a computer-implemented method, an update package that includes update operational files is received at a computing device. At least one update operational file is to replace a corresponding original operational file for the computing device. It is determined which of the original operational files are to be replaced with corresponding update operational files. A delta file is stored at the computing device, which delta file indicates the original operational files that are replaced with corresponding update operational files and the update package is installed at the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leo M. Farrell, Scott Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20210224058
    Abstract: According to a computer-implemented method, an update package that includes update operational files is received at a computing device. At least one update operational file is to replace a corresponding original operational file for the computing device. It is determined which of the original operational files are to be replaced with corresponding update operational files. A delta file is stored at the computing device, which delta file indicates the original operational files that are replaced with corresponding update operational files and the update package is installed at the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Leo M. Farrell, Scott Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 10963239
    Abstract: According to a computer-implemented method, an update package that includes update operational files is received at a computing device. At least one update operational file is to replace a corresponding original operational file for the computing device. It is determined which of the original operational files are to be replaced with corresponding update operational files. A delta file is stored at the computing device, which delta file indicates the original operational files that are replaced with corresponding update operational files and the update package is installed at the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leo M. Farrell, Scott Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20200125350
    Abstract: According to a computer-implemented method, an update package that includes update operational files is received at a computing device. At least one update operational file is to replace a corresponding original operational file for the computing device. It is determined which of the original operational files are to be replaced with corresponding update operational files. A delta file is stored at the computing device, which delta file indicates the original operational files that are replaced with corresponding update operational files and the update package is installed at the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Leo M. Farrell, Scott Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 10251033
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Patent number: 9948698
    Abstract: A method for distributing documentation for an application service includes receiving, at an endpoint configured to provide an application service, a documentation request from a requester, preparing a response that includes documentation corresponding to the application service, and transmitting the response to the requester. The method may also include receiving, at the endpoint, a service request for the application service and responding to the service request. The documentation may conform to a requested format. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Leo M. M. Farrell, Keiran W. Robinson, Jasmine A. Smith
  • Patent number: 9948702
    Abstract: A method for distributing documentation for an application service includes receiving, at an endpoint configured to provide an application service, a documentation request from a requester, preparing a response that includes documentation corresponding to the application service, and transmitting the response to the requester. The method may also include receiving, at the endpoint, a service request for the application service and responding to the service request. The documentation may conform to a requested format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Leo M. M. Farrell, Keiran W. Robinson, Jasmine A. Smith
  • Patent number: 9712942
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Publication number: 20170180908
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Publication number: 20170180452
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Patent number: 9560163
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Publication number: 20160359954
    Abstract: A method for distributing documentation for an application service includes receiving, at an endpoint configured to provide an application service, a documentation request from a requester, preparing a response that includes documentation corresponding to the application service, and transmitting the response to the requester. The method may also include receiving, at the endpoint, a service request for the application service and responding to the service request. The documentation may conform to a requested format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Leo M. M. Farrell, Keiran W. Robinson, Jasmine A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160359984
    Abstract: A method for distributing documentation for an application service includes receiving, at an endpoint configured to provide an application service, a documentation request from a requester, preparing a response that includes documentation corresponding to the application service, and transmitting the response to the requester. The method may also include receiving, at the endpoint, a service request for the application service and responding to the service request. The documentation may conform to a requested format. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Leo M. M. Farrell, Keiran W. Robinson, Jasmine A. Smith
  • Patent number: 9426241
    Abstract: A request for a first resource by a user is received. In response to receiving the request for a first resource, a second resource is determined based on the first resource and a resource usage pattern of the user. A response to the request for the first resource is provided. The response includes the first resource and the second resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ann-Louise Bolger, Scott A. Exton, Yaqian Fang, Christopher J. Hockings
  • Patent number: 9043779
    Abstract: A binary library overload instruction is received at an embedded computing device that executes a write-protected firmware build. The binary library overload instruction specifies a write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build to be overloaded by execution of an alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build. The alternative binary library is configured within a random access memory (RAM) storage area to execute instead of the write-protected binary library as specified in the received binary library overload instruction. The write-protected firmware build is executed using the alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library specified in the binary library overload instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson, Christopher J. Hockings, Davin J. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8930936
    Abstract: A binary library overload instruction is received at an embedded computing device that executes a write-protected firmware build. The binary library overload instruction specifies a write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build to be overloaded by execution of an alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build. The alternative binary library is configured within a random access memory (RAM) storage area to execute instead of the write-protected binary library as specified in the received binary library overload instruction. The write-protected firmware build is executed using the alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library specified in the binary library overload instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson, Christopher J. Hockings, Davin J. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140130030
    Abstract: A binary library overload instruction is received at an embedded computing device that executes a write-protected firmware build. The binary library overload instruction specifies a write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build to be overloaded by execution of an alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build. The alternative binary library is configured within a random access memory (RAM) storage area to execute instead of the write-protected binary library as specified in the received binary library overload instruction. The write-protected firmware build is executed using the alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library specified in the binary library overload instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson, Christopher J. Hockings, Davin J. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140130031
    Abstract: A binary library overload instruction is received at an embedded computing device that executes a write-protected firmware build. The binary library overload instruction specifies a write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build to be overloaded by execution of an alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library of the write-protected firmware build. The alternative binary library is configured within a random access memory (RAM) storage area to execute instead of the write-protected binary library as specified in the received binary library overload instruction. The write-protected firmware build is executed using the alternative binary library instead of the write-protected binary library specified in the binary library overload instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Exton, Anthony B. Ferguson, Christopher J. Hockings, Davin J. Holmes