Patents by Inventor Steven Edwards

Steven Edwards 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: 20080201696
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for testing software programs running on a data processing system. Text is translated from the source language to the target language to form translated text in response to a user input, containing the text in a source language. The text is entered through a computer interface in the data processing system. The translated text is inserted into a user interface of the software program to be tested to form inserted, translated text. The software program is written using the target language. A determination is made as to whether the software program functions correctly using the inserted, translated text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Edward Atkin, Joseph C. Ross, Minto Tsai, Keiichi Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20080201017
    Abstract: A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is wirelessly coupled to the robot. The cameras and monitors allow a care giver at the remote location to monitor and care for a patient through the robot. The holonomic platform allows the robot to move about a home or facility to locate and/or follow a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Yulun Wang, Keith Phillip Laby, Charles S. Jordan, Steven Edward Butner, Jonathan Southard
  • Publication number: 20080190054
    Abstract: A structural element for constructing an auxiliary means for the manufacture of a reinforcement includes at least one coupling point for coupling the structural element to another structural element. The structural element is formed from a basic element. The structural element may further include a holding means for holding a reinforcement rod. A method for constructing an auxiliary means and a method for manufacturing a reinforcement are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Edward Kelly
  • Patent number: 7411064
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Ronald Charles Bernotas, Steven Edward Lenicek, Hassan Mahmoud Elokdah, David Zenan Li
  • Patent number: 7412718
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system and article of manufacture for bidirectional data transfer. In certain embodiments a link layer login is sent from a first port to a second port. Subsequently, an application layer login is sent from the first port to the second port to establish a first data path, wherein the first data path is from the first port to the second port. Subsequently, another application layer login is sent from the second port to the first port to establish a second data path, wherein the second data path is from the second port to the first port. In certain other embodiments, a first data path is established from a first port to a second port. A determination is made at the first port, whether the second port has a second data path established from the second port to the first port. An application layer logout is sent from the first port to the second port, in response to determining that the second port has the second data path established from the second port to the first port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Edward Klein, James Chien-Chiung Chen, Patricia Ching Lu, Minh-Ngoc Le Huynh
  • Publication number: 20080189771
    Abstract: Provided are a system and article of manufacture for bidirectional data transfer. In certain embodiments a link layer login is sent from a first port to a second port. Subsequently, an application layer login is sent from the first port to the second port to establish a first data path, wherein the first data path is from the first port to the second port. Subsequently, another application layer login is sent from the second port to the first port to establish a second data path, wherein the second data path is from the second port to the first port. In certain other embodiments, a first data path is established from a first port to a second port. A determination is made at the first port, whether the second port has a second data path established from the second port to the first port. An application layer logout is sent from the first port to the second port, in response to determining that the second port has the second data path established from the second port to the first port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Edward Klein, James Chien-Chiung Chen, Patricia Ching Lu, Minh-Ngoc Le Huynh
  • Patent number: 7403840
    Abstract: An irrigation control system and method for controlling irrigation based on weather data. Weather data such as wind, temperature, solar radiation, humidity, and rainfall, may be collected at one or more weather stations for a region. The weather data may be compiled on a computer and transmitted to a paging broadcast service. The weather data may then be transmitted by the paging broadcast service to controller interfaces associated with irrigation systems throughout the region. The controller interfaces may adjust irrigation controllers associated with the irrigation systems based on the weather data such that the proper amount of water is applied. This allows the water to be used more efficiently and the health of the landscape to be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Irrisoft, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Edward Moore, Travis L. Barney, Charles Ashurst
  • Patent number: 7401288
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for transmitting accessibility requirements. Content is received from a computer at a data processing system. The content is parsed for a selected indicator. The data processing system is queried to identify accessibility requirements in response to the selected indicator being present. The identified accessibility requirements are sent to the computer. These accessibility requirements are use by the computer to generate content for the data processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Edward Atkin, Ronald B. Capelli, Michael Aaron Kaply
  • Publication number: 20080158523
    Abstract: System and method for thin projection display systems. An embodiment comprises a light source, an array of light modulators optically coupled to the light source, a lensed mirror optically coupled to the array, and a controller electronically coupled to the array and to the light source. The array produces images on a display plane by modulating light from the light source based on image data and the controller provides light commands to the light source and load image data into the array. The lensed mirror reflects modulated light from the array onto the display plane, the lensed mirror comprising a refractive portion and a reflective portion. The refractive portion of the lensed mirror helps to increase the light bending capability to help reduce the overall thickness of a projection display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: John David Jackson, Steven Edward Smith, Duane Scott Dewald
  • Publication number: 20080163157
    Abstract: An approach to identifying and measuring adherence to software development requirements is presented. A software agent provides a user with product and technical questions. In turn, the user provides product and technical answers, or attributes, which are stored in a repository. A globalization plan generator uses the product and technical attributes to generate a software development plan. In addition, a globalization verification test generator uses the globalization plan to generate a test plan and measure the success of the software product based upon the test plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Edward Atkin, Michael Francis Moriarty, Dale Martin Schultz, William James Sullivan, Susan Jane Williams, Luis Zapata
  • Patent number: 7393603
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell system which includes operating a fuel cell system at one or more operational modes, wherein said fuel cell system is configured to operate at a plurality of operational modes comprising: maximum power output, maximum system efficiency, maximum reliability, maximum lifetime, maximum return on investment or a mode combining any two or more of the preceding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Edward Schumer, Arne Watson Ballantine
  • Publication number: 20080152959
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell system which includes operating a fuel cell system at one or more operational modes, wherein said fuel cell system is configured to operate at a plurality of operational modes comprising: maximum power output, maximum system efficiency, maximum reliability, maximum lifetime, maximum return on investment or a mode combining any two or more of the preceding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Edward Schumer, Arne Watson Ballantine
  • Patent number: 7389223
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for testing software programs running on a data processing system. Text is translated from the source language to the target language to form translated text in response to a user input, containing the text in a source language. The text is entered through a computer interface in the data processing system. The translated text is inserted into a user interface of the software program to be tested to form inserted, translated text. The software program is written using the target language. A determination is made as to whether the software program functions correctly using the inserted, translated text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Edward Atkin, Joseph C. Ross, Minto Tsai, Keiichi Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20080139075
    Abstract: An apparatus includes integrated review, material removal and material deposition functions. The apparatus performs the review, material removal and material deposition operations along the same optical axis. The apparatus includes, in part, a camera, a pair of lenses, and one or more lasers. A first lens is used to focus the camera along the optical axis on a structure formed on the target substrate undergoing review. The first lens is also used to focus the laser beam on the structure to remove a material present thereon if the reviewed structure is identified as requiring material removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicants: Photon Dynamics, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Navy
    Inventors: Steven Edward Birrell, Alan Cable, Joel Visser, Lydia J. Young, Justin Kwak, Joachim Eldring, Thomas H. Bailey, Alberto Pique, Raymond Auyeung
  • Publication number: 20080124418
    Abstract: A compression molding system and method, including a mold set and one or more hydraulic cylinders that create a self-aligning and self-activating operating unit. The hydraulic cylinders can include a combination of activation and clamping cylinders. The mold set includes a first and second mold section and a source of heat is provided to heat the mold set. The mold sections are constructed of individual plates or bar stock, and machined to define a mold cavity. Reinforcement plates can be attached to the mold sections and add structure and integrity to the system. A computer control system interprets data from the activation hydraulic cylinders and monitors and controls hydraulic fluid flow into and out of each cylinder and a pumping system pumps hydraulic fluid into and out of the chambers within the activation and clamping cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Alan Newman, John Aubrey Neate, Tom Ray Feguer, Steven Edward Wallace
  • Publication number: 20080111368
    Abstract: A hole seal for an enclosure includes a body having a threaded portion, and a nut having an inner threaded portion to receive the threaded portion of the body, the nut including a first outer flange having first diameter and a second outer flange having a second diameter, larger than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: HOFFMAN ENCLOSURES, INC
    Inventors: William Joseph Nepsha, Steven Edward Henricks
  • Publication number: 20080082965
    Abstract: Globalization functionalities for JavaScript applications are provided by asynchronously invoking globalization Web services related to specific JavaScript applications that are developed using asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) technology. A result of the asynchronous invocation is processed to obtain the corresponding globalization functionality. A client-side component invokes the globalization Web services by creating a SOAP request including specific parameters in passing that request to a server-side component. The server side component creates a result that is passed back to the client side component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Edward Atkin, Bei Shu, Chun Jie Tong, Xiao Hui Zhu
  • Publication number: 20080065759
    Abstract: Targeted electronic content delivery control systems and methods are disclosed. All communication traffic exchanged with a communication network subscriber over an access communication link that enables the subscriber to access electronic content is monitored, and behavioral information indicative of behavior of the subscriber in using the access communication link is collected from the monitored communication traffic. A behavioral profile of the subscriber is maintained based on the behavioral information. Delivery of targeted electronic content to the subscriber for presentation with electronic content accessed by the subscriber is controlled based on the behavioral profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Peter Gassewitz, Denny Lee, Steven Edward Morin
  • Publication number: 20080047675
    Abstract: A method of making a cellulosic web includes: forming a nascent web from a papermaking furnish, the nascent web having a generally random distribution of papermaking fiber; b) transferring the web having a generally random distribution of papermaking fiber to a translating transfer surface moving at a first speed; drying the web to a consistency of from about 30 to about 60 percent including compactively dewatering the web prior to or concurrently with transfer to the transfer surface; fabric-creping the web from the transfer surface at a consistency of from about 30 to about 60 percent utilizing a creping fabric with a patterned creping surface, the fabric creping step occurring under pressure in a fabric creping nip defined between the transfer surface and the creping fabric wherein the fabric is traveling at a second speed slower than the speed of said transfer surface, the fabric pattern, nip parameters, velocity delta and web consistency being selected such that the web is creped from the transfer surfac
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Murray, Greg Wendt, Steven Edwards, Stephen McCullough, Guy Super
  • Publication number: 20080044644
    Abstract: An absorbent paper sheet is treated with an aqueous wax dispersion such that the sheet includes a fused wax and emulsifier residue in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 weight percent of the sheet based on the combined weight of the fiber, wax residue and an emulsifier residue in the sheet. The fused wax emulsion operates to make at least one surface of the sheet laterally hydrophobic, exhibiting a moisture penetration delay of at least about 2 seconds and less than about 40 seconds as well as a typical contact angle with water at one minute of at least about 50 degrees. There is thus provided absorbent products which exhibit both absorbency and resistance to moisture penetration. The treated sheet further exhibits microbial barrier properties, impeding transfer of bacteria, for example, through the sheet. There are produced tissue products which resist moisture penetration from propelled liquids as well as sequester sorbed liquids in the interior of the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Phuong Luu, Steven Edwards, David White, Brigitte Schauer, Martin Hynnek