Patents by Inventor Tamera L. Davis

Tamera L. Davis 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: 9636586
    Abstract: In a method for selecting a game element of a game and adjusting the game element during execution of the game, a processor retrieves a plurality of received game element feedback data from a plurality of users of a game, wherein the plurality of received game element feedback data was selected from a list of possible game elements. A processor selects the game element to be adjusted, based upon the plurality of received game element feedback data. A processor causes the game element to be adjusted during execution of the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, John E. Diller, Ollie J. Hales
  • Publication number: 20150231502
    Abstract: In a method for selecting a game element of a game and adjusting the game element during execution of the game, a processor retrieves a plurality of received game element feedback data from a plurality of users of a game, wherein the plurality of received game element feedback data was selected from a list of possible game elements. A processor selects the game element to be adjusted, based upon the plurality of received game element feedback data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corville O. Allen, James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, John E. Diller, Ollie J. Hales
  • Patent number: 9104236
    Abstract: An approach is provided to control information display at an augmented reality device. In the approach, a biometric value is received from a biometric input device. The biometric input device is a device that receives biometric data from a user of the augmented reality device. The received biometric value is compared to a number of previously established biometric input ranges that correspond to the user. Each of the biometric input ranges corresponds to a different display policy. The comparison identifies a selected display policy. The display detail of the augmented reality device is then automatically set according to the selected display policy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, Ollie J. Hales, Norberto Molina Olivera
  • Patent number: 9104235
    Abstract: An approach is provided to control information display at an augmented reality device. In the approach, a biometric value is received from a biometric input device. The biometric input device is a device that receives biometric data from a user of the augmented reality device. The received biometric value is compared to a number of previously established biometric input ranges that correspond to the user. Each of the biometric input ranges corresponds to a different display policy. The comparison identifies a selected display policy. The display detail of the augmented reality device is then automatically set according to the selected display policy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, Ollie J. Hales, Norberto Molina Olivera
  • Publication number: 20150054736
    Abstract: An approach is provided to control information display at an augmented reality device. In the approach, a biometric value is received from a biometric input device. The biometric input device is a device that receives biometric data from a user of the augmented reality device. The received biometric value is compared to a number of previously established biometric input ranges that correspond to the user. Each of the biometric input ranges corresponds to a different display policy. The comparison identifies a selected display policy. The display detail of the augmented reality device is then automatically set according to the selected display policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, Ollie J. Hales, Norberto Molina Olivera
  • Publication number: 20150054726
    Abstract: An approach is provided to control information display at an augmented reality device. In the approach, a biometric value is received from a biometric input device. The biometric input device is a device that receives biometric data from a user of the augmented reality device. The received biometric value is compared to a number of previously established biometric input ranges that correspond to the user. Each of the biometric input ranges corresponds to a different display policy. The comparison identifies a selected display policy. The display detail of the augmented reality device is then automatically set according to the selected display policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Brancato, Tamera L. Davis, Ollie J. Hales, Norberto Molina Olivera
  • Patent number: 8639896
    Abstract: A core dump is processed to locate and optionally alter sensitive information. A core dump copy is created from at least a portion of an original core dump. Also, at least one input parameter is provided that corresponds to select information to be identified in the core dump copy and address information associated with the core dump copy is defined that corresponds to at least one of addresses where the select information can be altered and addresses where the select information should not be altered. Each occurrence of the select information located within the core dump copy is identified and optionally replaced with predetermined replacement data if the occurrence of the select information is within the addresses where the select information can be altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Tamera L. Davis, Julie H. King, Kaylee M. Thomsen, Yuping Connie Wu, Xinyi Xu, Chunhui Yang
  • Patent number: 8132154
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for statistically analyzing comments in one or more program code listings. A system is disclosed that includes a process for associating comments to blocks of code at different programmatic levels in a code listing; a process for assigning weights to different code blocks, and a process for generating a statistical analysis at the different programmatic levels of the comments in the code listing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. W. Bradley, Belinda Y. Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun
  • Patent number: 8122433
    Abstract: A computer-implementable method and system for managing software code documentation is disclosed. The method receives computer software code and documentation selected by a user and inserts one or more association keys in the selected code and one or more association keys in the selected documentation. The association keys are used to identify a portion of computer software documentation that corresponds with the computer software code. When the user wants to see documentation for a section of code, or code that corresponds to a section of documentation, the user selects the relevant text. The method receives the selected text, retrieves the association keys inserted in the selected text, determines whether the selected text is code or documentation, searches for documentation or code with matching association keys and alters the display of the matching documentation or code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. Bradley, Belinda Y. Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun, Chunhui Yang
  • Patent number: 7860223
    Abstract: A method to provide a confirmation warning to a target sender of an electronic communication is disclosed. The confirmation warning is provided prior to transmitting the electronic communication from the target sender to a target recipient, there being an established pattern of communication between the target sender and the target recipient. In response to determining that specified details about the electronic communication are not consistent with details about the established pattern of electronic communication, setting a pattern warning flag and saving those details of the electronic communication determined to be not consistent. In response to detecting the presence of at least one of the pattern warning flag and a sensitive message flag, making available to the target sender a confirmation warning, and, in response to the target sender confirming acceptability of the target recipient to receive the electronic communication, transmitting the electronic communication to the target recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lisa M. Bradley, Tamera L. Davis, Helen L. Gawor, Lin Sun, Kaylee M. Thomsen, ChunHui Yang
  • Publication number: 20090094580
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for statistically analyzing comments in one or more program code listings. A system is disclosed that includes a process for associating comments to blocks of code at different programmatic levels in a code listing; a process for assigning weights to different code blocks, and a process for generating a statistical analysis at the different programmatic levels of the comments in the code listing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. W. Bradley, Belinda Y. Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun
  • Publication number: 20090018887
    Abstract: An electronic calendar system and method permits an attendee of a calendar event to modify the terms of his or her attendance and notifies a requester of the event of the modification of terms of attendance by the attendee. The terms of attendance may include an event start time and an event end time. The system displays to the attendee an attendance modification dialog. The attendance modification dialog may include a late arrival field and an early departure field. The attendance modification dialog may include a telephone attendance option. The attendance modification dialog may be displayed to the attendee in connection with an event invitation, an event reminder, or a calendar event item. When the attendee completes the modification dialog, a message informing to the event requester of the modification is automatically sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Judith Helen Bank, Lisa Marie Wood Bradley, Belinda Ying-Chieh Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun
  • Publication number: 20080294482
    Abstract: Personalized meeting invitations, which may be used by electronic calendar applications (which may also be referred to as “calendar applications”, “calendaring applications”, or “calendar scheduling systems”). Using techniques disclosed herein, a meeting can be conceptually viewed as multiple smaller meetings, which are also referred to herein as “submeetings”, and a personalized meeting invitation sent to each invitee reflects that invitee's required presence at the meeting or an individual submeeting thereof. Optionally, personalized meeting invitations may also be used for invitees whose presence at a submeeting is optional. When an invitee accepts a personalized meeting invitation, the submeeting is placed on the invitee's electronic calendar, showing the invitee as unavailable during the corresponding time slot for the submeeting. Other people viewing the invitee's calendar can then see an accurate view of the invitee's availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. Bradley, Belinda Ying-Chieh Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun, Chunhui Yang
  • Publication number: 20080263518
    Abstract: A computer-implementable method and system for managing software code documentation is disclosed. The method receives computer software code and documentation selected by a user and inserts one or more association keys in the selected code and one or more association keys in the selected documentation. The association keys are used to identify a portion of computer software documentation that corresponds with the computer software code. When the user wants to see documentation for a section of code, or code that corresponds to a section of documentation, the user selects the relevant text. The method receives the selected text, retrieves the association keys inserted in the selected text, determines whether the selected text is code or documentation, searches for documentation or code with matching association keys and alters the display of the matching documentation or code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. Bradley, Belinda Y. Chang, Tamera L. Davis, Lin Sun, Chunhui Yang
  • Publication number: 20080126301
    Abstract: A core dump is processed to locate and optionally alter sensitive information. A core dump copy is created from at least a portion of an original core dump. Also, at least one input parameter is provided that corresponds to select information to be identified in the core dump copy and address information associated with the core dump copy is defined that corresponds to at least one of addresses where the select information can be altered and addresses where the select information should not be altered. Each occurrence of the select information located within the core dump copy is identified and optionally replaced with predetermined replacement data if the occurrence of the select information is within the addresses where the select information can be altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Tamera L. Davis, Julie H. King, Kaylee M. Thomsen, Yuping Connie Wu, Xinyi Xu, Chunhui Yang
  • Publication number: 20080059649
    Abstract: A method to provide a confirmation warning to a target sender of an electronic communication is disclosed. The confirmation warning is provided prior to transmitting the electronic communication from the target sender to a target recipient, there being an established pattern of communication between the target sender and the target recipient. In response to determining that specified details about the electronic communication are not consistent with details about the established pattern of electronic communication, setting a pattern warning flag and saving those details of the electronic communication determined to be not consistent. In response to detecting the presence of at least one of the pattern warning flag and a sensitive message flag, malting available to the target sender a confirmation warning, and, in response to the target sender confirming acceptability of the target recipient to receive the electronic communication, transmitting the electronic communication to the target recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lisa M. Bradley, Tamera L. Davis, Helen L. Gawor, Lin Sun, Kaylee M. Thomsen, ChunHui Yang