Patents by Inventor Steven Abrams

Steven Abrams 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: 12046354
    Abstract: A meta model may be provided as a global structure providing flexible or customizable options for a specific ontology designed by a system operator. A meta model may include generic structures, such as attributes, attribute categories, and attribute properties. A system operator may configure a set of specific attributes, attribute categories, and synthesis rules within the meta model to define a desired ontology, customizing the system to a specific purpose. A system can receive assertions about points of interest known to the system, and store information about attributes of points of interest based on the specified ontology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: PRIOS, LLC
    Inventors: Ray Dalio, David Ferrucci, Vincent L Marshall, Steven Abrams
  • Patent number: 11651849
    Abstract: A meta model may be provided as a global structure providing flexible or customizable options for a specific ontology designed by a system operator. A meta model may include generic structures, such as attributes, attribute categories, and attribute properties. A system operator may configure a set of specific attributes, attribute categories, and synthesis rules within the meta model to define a desired ontology, customizing the system to a specific purpose. A system can receive assertions about points of interest known to the system, and store information about attributes of points of interest based on the specified ontology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PRIOS, LLC
    Inventors: Ray Dalio, David Ferrucci, Vincent L. Marshall, Steven Abrams
  • Patent number: 10049090
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for manipulating a model, where that model represents some or all of a design. The design includes a multitude of design elements, the model includes a multitude of model elements, and each of the design elements is represented by a single model element. The method comprises the steps of generating a suite of documents from the model, each of the documents describing a view of the model; and displaying the documents to a user as a series of forms. The user provides information to the forms to change the documents, and changes to the documents result in both changes to the model and consistent changes across the suite of documents. In the preferred embodiment, the model identifies specific relationships between the elements of the model, and each of the model elements has defined properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Abrams, Bard Bloom, Paul T. Keyser, Douglas N. Kimelman, Eric M. Nelson, Tova Roth, Ian D. Simmonds, Steven Tang, John M. Vlissides
  • Publication number: 20140040731
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for manipulating a model, where that model represents some or all of a design. The design includes a multitude of design elements, the model includes a multitude of model elements, and each of the design elements is represented by a single model element. The method comprises the steps of generating a suite of documents from the model, each of the documents describing a view of the model; and displaying the documents to a user as a series of forms. The user provides information to the forms to change the documents, and changes to the documents result in both changes to the model and consistent changes across the suite of documents. In the preferred embodiment, the model identifies specific relationships between the elements of the model, and each of the model elements has defined properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Abrams, Bard Bloom, Paul T. Keyser, Douglas N. Kimelman, Eric M. Nelson, Tova Roth, Ian D. Simmonds, Steven Tang, John M. Vlissides
  • Publication number: 20090037300
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable storage media for tracking assets are disclosed. A system for tracking assets include a processor and memory comprising instructions configured to enable the processor to provide selectable options corresponding to respective premises. After the user selects a premises, then the user is provided with selectable options corresponding to aisles within the premises. The user is then provided with selectable options corresponding to frames along the selected aisle, shelves on a selected frame, and equipment or equipment locations on a selected shelf The user may then view and/or enter information related to a selected piece of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Steven Abrams
  • Publication number: 20070079237
    Abstract: A computer system (and method) includes a determining device for determining an activity of a user, and a setting device for setting an operating manner of an operating device based on the determined activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Abrams, Bard Bloom, Paul Keyser, Douglas Kimelman, Eric Nelson, Wendy Neuberger, Ian Simmonds, Steven Tang, Peri Tarr, John Vlissides, Dru Vissides
  • Patent number: 7085613
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring audio content in a video broadcast. According to the method, an audio datastream from the video broadcast is received, and audio identifying information is generated for audio content from the audio datastream. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for the received audio content matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, the audio identifying information is an audio feature signature that is based on audio content. Also provided is a system for monitoring audio content in a video broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20060155746
    Abstract: The invention broadly and generally provides, in a computer-controlled display, a method of simplifying a graphical representation of a set of connected nodes comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a subset of the aforesaid set; and (b) under computer program control, hiding representations of all nodes except (i) nodes within the aforesaid subset and (ii) at least one node having a defined relationship to the aforesaid subset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: International business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Abrams, Ian Simmonds, John Vlissides
  • Patent number: 7048477
    Abstract: A depth stop for use with a drill bit comprises a tubular body having an opening therethrough. Used with a drill bit whose bit portion includes a cutting end, and a shank portion, the depth stop is frictionally positionable on the bit portion at a specified point from the cutting end, thereby indicating a specified depth. Depth stops are manufactured in different colors, each color corresponding to a specified range of drill bits that the depth stops will fit. The depth stops, manufactured from a sterilizable material, are intended for single use. The depth stop can be used with a drill bit and drill extender, where one or more depth stops provide multiple visual points of reference for the operator. The depth stops can be quickly mounted onto most any manufacturer's drill bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: I.D.M.S., L.L.C.
    Inventor: Steven Abrams
  • Patent number: 7031921
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring audio content available over a network. According to the method, the network is searched for audio files, and audio identifying information is generated for each audio file that is found. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for each audio file matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, each audio file that is found is analyzed so as to generate the audio file information, which is an audio feature signature that is based on the content of the audio file. Also provided is a system for monitoring audio content available over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20050051503
    Abstract: A coalescer media flexible container for retaining coalescer media in the coalescer chamber of an oil-water separator is provided having a flexible enclosure and a randomly arranged, loosely packed coalescing medium. The flexible container has a top surface connected to a bottom surface. The flexible enclosure conforms to the shape of the coalescer chamber in which the flexible enclosure is placed. The flexible enclosure has an interior, with the flexible enclosure fabricated so as to permit liquids to easily pass into the interior of the flexible enclosure where the randomly arranged, loosely packed coalescing medium is retained. The flexible enclosure is preferably fabricated from a group of materials including plastic mesh, reinforced aerated plastic bags, wire mesh, fabric mesh, and netting. Furthermore, in at least one embodiment of the invention, a planar sheetform member is located in the interior of the flexible enclosure directly adjacent the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Holland, Jerry Waller, Daniel Martin, Steven Abrams, Stephen Fort, Charles Travelstead, Jeffery Jones
  • Publication number: 20040265082
    Abstract: A depth stop for use with a drill bit comprises a tubular body having an opening therethrough. Used with a drill bit whose bit portion includes a cutting end, and a shank portion, the depth stop is frictionally positionable on the bit portion at a specified point from the cutting end, thereby indicating a specified depth. Depth stops are manufactured in different colors, each color corresponding to a specified range of drill bits that the depth stops will fit. The depth stops, manufactured from a sterilizable material, are intended for single use. The depth stop can be used with a drill bit and drill extender, where one or more depth stops provide multiple visual points of reference for the operator. The depth stops can be quickly mounted onto most any manufacturer's drill bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Steven Abrams
  • Patent number: 6748360
    Abstract: It is determined whether audio identifying information generated for an audio content image matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. If the audio identifying information generated for the audio content image matches audio identifying information in the audio content database, at least one product containing or relating to audio content that corresponds to the matching audio identifying information is identified. In one embodiment, the audio content image is received, and the audio identifying information is generated for the audio content image. In another embodiment, the audio identifying information for the audio content image is received. Also provided is a system for selling products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Patent number: 6604072
    Abstract: An audio signal is sampled and a frequency transform is performed on a succession of sets of samples of the signal to obtain a time dependent power spectrum for the audio signal. Frequency components output by the frequency transform are collected in frequency bands. More than one running average is taken of each semitone frequency band. When the values of two running averages of the same semitone frequency band cross, time information is recorded. Information about average crossing events that have occurred at different times in a set of adjacent semitone frequency bands is combined to form a key. A set of keys obtained from a song provides a means for identifying the song and is stored in a database for use in identifying songs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Patent number: 6574594
    Abstract: A broadcast datastream is received, and audio identifying information is generated for audio content from the broadcast datastream. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for the broadcast audio content matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, the audio identifying information is an audio feature signature that is based on audio content. Also provided is a system for monitoring broadcast audio content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20020143530
    Abstract: A method for identifying audio content is provided. An audio signal is sampled and a frequency transform is performed on a succession of sets of samples of the signal to obtain a time dependent power spectrum for the audio signal. Frequency components output by the frequency transform are collected in frequency bands. More than one running average is taken of each semitone frequency band. When the values of two running averages of the same semitone frequency band cross, time information is recorded. Information about average crossing events that have occurred at different times in a set of adjacent semitone frequency bands is combined to form a key. A set of keys obtained from a song provides a means for identifying the song and is stored in a database for use in identifying songs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20020116195
    Abstract: A method is provided for selling products containing or relating to audio content. According to the method, it is determined whether audio identifying information generated for an audio content image matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. If the audio identifying information generated for the audio content image matches audio identifying information in the audio content database, at least one product containing or relating to audio content that corresponds to the matching audio identifying information is identified. In one embodiment, the audio content image is received, and the audio identifying information is generated for the audio content image. In another embodiment, the audio identifying information for the audio content image is received. Also provided is a system for selling products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20020099555
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring broadcast audio content. According to the method, a broadcast datastream is received, and audio identifying information is generated for audio content from the broadcast datastream. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for the broadcast audio content matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, the audio identifying information is an audio feature signature that is based on audio content. Also provided is a system for monitoring broadcast audio content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20020082731
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring audio content in a video broadcast. According to the method, an audio datastream from the video broadcast is received, and audio identifying information is generated for audio content from the audio datastream. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for the received audio content matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, the audio identifying information is an audio feature signature that is based on audio content. Also provided is a system for monitoring audio content in a video broadcast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain
  • Publication number: 20020082837
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring audio content available over a network. According to the method, the network is searched for audio files, and audio identifying information is generated for each audio file that is found. It is determined whether the audio identifying information generated for each audio file matches audio identifying information in an audio content database. In one preferred embodiment, each audio file that is found is analyzed so as to generate the audio file information, which is an audio feature signature that is based on the content of the audio file. Also provided is a system for monitoring audio content available over a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitman, Blake G. Fitch, Steven Abrams, Robert S. Germain