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24-08-2017 дата публикации

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR GENERATING GEOLOCATION EXCLUSION ZONES OF ANIMALS

Номер: US20170238505A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle for determining geolocation exclusion zones of animals. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a processor-based monitoring device to track geolocation information associated with an animal from the unmanned aerial vehicle, an identification device mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle to identify the animal and to track a position of the animal over time, and a mapping device coupled to the monitoring device to determine locations where the animal has traversed and to identify where an encounter with the animal is reduced.

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Номер записи: 1
23-05-2017 дата публикации

Sensors including complementary lateral bipolar junction transistors

Номер: US0009659979B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, Tak H. Ning, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Jeng-Bang Yau, GORDON MICHAEL S, NING TAK H, RODBELL KENNETH P, YAU JENG-BANG, Gordon Michael S., Ning Tak H., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yau Jeng-Bang
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM

An integrated radiation sensor for detecting the presence of an environmental material and/or condition includes a sensing structure and first and second lateral bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) having opposite polarities. The first lateral BJT has a base that is electrically coupled to the sensing structure and is configured to generate an output signal indicative of a change in stored charge in the sensing structure. The second lateral BJT is configured to amplify the output signal of the first bipolar junction transistor. The first and second lateral BJTs, the sensing structure, and the substrate on which they are formed comprise a monolithic structure.

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Номер записи: 2
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170038773A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). Sensor readings describe a current condition of a roadway, which is part of a planned route of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors compare a control processor competence level of the on-board SDV control processor that autonomously controls the SDV to a human driver competence level of a human driver in controlling the SDV under the current condition of the roadway. One or more processors then selectively assign control of the SDV to the on-board SDV control processor or to the human driver based on which of the control processor competence level and the human driver competence level is relatively higher to the other. 1. A computer-implemented method for controlling a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, sensor readings from a sensor, wherein the sensor readings describe a current condition of a roadway, wherein the roadway is part of a planned route of a self-driving vehicle (SDV), wherein the SDV is capable of being operated in autonomous mode by an on-board SDV control processor, wherein a driving mode module selectively controls whether the SDV is operated in the autonomous mode or in manual mode, and wherein the SDV is controlled by a human driver of the SDV if in the manual mode;determining, by one or more processors, a control processor competence level of the on-board SDV control processor, wherein the control processor competence level describes a competence level of the on-board SDV control processor in controlling the SDV under the current condition of the roadway;receiving, by one or more processors, a driver profile of the human driver of the SDV, wherein the driver profile describes a human driver competence level of the human driver in controlling the SDV under the current condition of the roadway;comparing, by one or ...

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Номер записи: 3
02-01-2018 дата публикации

Drone-based mosquito amelioration based on risk analysis and pattern classifiers

Номер: US0009856020B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Clifford A. Pickover, Justin D. Weisz, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, WEISZ JUSTIN D, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Pickover Clifford A., Weisz Justin D.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A method, system, and/or computer program product ameliorates mosquito populations. A flying drone is deployed over an area. Sensor readings that identify a presence of water in the area are received, and one or more processors determine a confidence level L that the water in the area is stagnant water. The processor(s) also determine a risk R of mosquito larvae being present in the stagnant water based on the confidence level L. The flying drone is then directed to perform an amelioration action against the mosquito larvae based on the values of L and R.

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Номер записи: 4
05-12-2017 дата публикации

Controlling driving modes of self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009834224B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A processor-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product control a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors detect that an SDV is being operated in manual mode by a human driver. The processor(s) determine that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode, and then transfer control of the SDV to an SDV on-board computer in order to place the SDV in autonomous mode.

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Номер записи: 5
26-09-2017 дата публикации

Cognitive displays

Номер: US0009771083B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM, International Business Machines Corporation

A cognitive mirror apparatus includes an imaging device configured to capture a plurality of images, a controller configured to determine a cognitive state of a user; and a cognitive mirror configured to display a virtual reflection comprising one or more of the plurality of images, wherein the virtual reflection of the cognitive mirror is determined using the cognitive state of a user.

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Номер записи: 6
23-08-2016 дата публикации

Low alpha tin

Номер: US0009425164B1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A non alpha controlled Tin including Tin and a trace amount of Polonium may be converted to a low alpha emission Tin by concentrating and removing at least some of the Polonium. The non alpha controlled Tin may be a raw material or a solder bump upon a semiconductor wafer, chip, or carrier. The Polonium may be concentrated by oxidizing an exterior portion of the non alpha controlled Tin. If the non alpha controlled Tin is a raw material, the oxidized exterior portion of the non alpha controlled Tin may be stripped. If the non alpha controlled Tin is a solder bump, the oxidized exterior portion of the solder bump may be removed by applying flux to the solder bump, reflowing the solder bump to dissolve the oxidized exterior portion and the concentrated Po into the flux, and cleaning the flux from the solder bump.

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Номер записи: 7
18-05-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR A BI-DIRECTIONAL FEED BETWEEN ELECTRONIC CALENDAR AND CREDIT-CARD AUTHORIZATION UNIT

Номер: US20170140341A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter Kenneth Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES ROBERT, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER KENNETH, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter Kenneth, Pickover Clifford A.
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A method, system, and non-transitory compute readable medium for a fraud detection including a calendar reading device configured to read calendar data of a calendar for a user, a purchase detection device configured to detect an attempted purchase using a credit-card of the user, and a risk detection device configured to detect fraud by calculating a risk based on the calendar data and data related to the attempted purchase. 1. A fraud detection system comprising:a calendar reading device configured to read calendar data of a calendar for a user;a purchase detection device configured to detect an attempted purchase using a credit-card of the user; anda risk detection device configured to detect a likelihood of fraud by calculating a risk based on the calendar data and data related to the attempted purchase.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a calendar marking device configured to mark the calendar with a mark of the attempted purchase detected by the purchase detection device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mark includes data about the attempted purchase including a product or service purchased claim 2 , a class of the product or the service purchased claim 2 , a location of purchase claim 2 , and data regarding a specific credit card used.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the calendar data includes a location of the user.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mark includes at least one of a graphical representation of the purchase and a textual description of the purchase.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a calendar marking device configured to mark the calendar with a first type of mark if the risk detection device detects the attempted purchase likely to be fraudulent and to mark the calendar with a second type of mark if the risk detection device detects the attempted purchase to be authorized.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a calendar marking device configured to mark the calendar with a first type of mark when the ...

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Номер записи: 8
15-08-2017 дата публикации

Ambulatory route management based on a personal drone

Номер: US0009734725B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM

Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.

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Номер записи: 9
15-08-2017 дата публикации

Redirecting self-driving vehicles to a product provider based on physiological states of occupants of the self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009731726B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product redirects a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to a physical location of a product provider. A self-driving vehicle (SDV) on-board computer on an SDV receives a current location and a planned route to an initial destination of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer receives information describing real-time physiological states of one or more occupants of the SDV, and then identifies a physical location of a product provider that provides a solution to ameliorate the real-time physiological states of the one or more occupants of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer then alters the planned route of the SDV to redirect the SDV on-board computer to autonomously drive the SDV to the physical location of the product provider.

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Номер записи: 10
25-05-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF ALPHA EMITTING SPECIES FROM PLATING BATHS

Номер: US20170145583A1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A non alpha controlled Tin including Tin and a trace amount of Polonium is utilized as a plating anode to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. Tin may be selectively plated by pulse plating the non alpha controlled Tin with current control to suppress plating of Polonium upon the plating cathode. Tin may also be selectively plated by pulse plating the non alpha controlled Tin with potential control to suppress plating of Polonium upon the plating cathode. Tin may also be selectively plated by pulse and reverse plating to plate out Polonium upon a filtering cathode. Tin may also be selectively plated by plating out Polonium upon a filtering cathode within a concentrate. Tin may also be selectively plated by plating out purified Tin upon a filtering cathode, separating the purified Tin from the filtering cathode, and utilizing the purified Tin to plate Tin upon the plating cathode. 1. A plating method comprising:creating a circuit between a plating anode and a plating cathode, the plating anode comprising Tin (Sn) and a trace amount of Polonium (Po) and the plating cathode comprising a semiconductor wafer, and;selectively plating Sn upon the semiconductor wafer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:suppressing plating of Po upon the semiconductor wafer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein suppressing plating of Po upon the semiconductor wafer further comprises:increasing agitation of a plating bath and increasing the concentration of Sn ions near the semiconductor wafer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein controlled current pulses through the circuit increases the concentration of Sn ions near the semiconductor wafer.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein suppressing plating of Po upon the semiconductor wafer further comprises:controlling potential across the circuit to a plating potential that which Po does not plate.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:measuring a reference potential within a plating bath at a plating surface of the semiconductor ...

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Номер записи: 11
27-07-2017 дата публикации

Selectively Controlling a Self-Driving Vehicle's Access to a roadway

Номер: US20170213458A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A processor-implemented method selectively controls a self-driving vehicle's access to a roadway. A vehicle interrogation hardware device receives an autonomous capability signal from an approaching self-driving vehicle. One or more processors compare predefined roadway conditions to current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response to the predefined roadway conditions matching the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway within a predetermined range, the processor(s) determine whether the level of autonomous capability of the approaching self-driving vehicle is adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response to determining that the level of autonomous capability of the self-driving vehicle is adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway, an automatic barricade ...

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Номер записи: 12
20-03-2018 дата публикации

Adaptive horn honking which can learn the effectiveness of a honking action

Номер: US0009919560B1
Автор: Kevin Wayne Brew, Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Clifford A. Pickover, BREW KEVIN WAYNE, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES ROBERT, KUNDU ASHISH, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Brew Kevin Wayne, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Kundu Ashish, Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM, International Business Machines Corporation

A horn honking control method, system, and computer program product, include an advanced vehicle horn honking control according to a context of the vehicle where a differential horn honking action is performed based on the context.

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Номер записи: 13
06-12-2016 дата публикации

Driving mode alerts from self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009513632B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product alerts a proximate entity of a current real-time driving mode of a vehicle. One or more processors determine a current real-time driving mode of a vehicle. The current real-time driving mode is either an autonomous mode or a manual mode. The vehicle is in the autonomous mode when being driven and controlled by an on-board computer, and the vehicle is in the manual mode when being driven and controlled by a human driver. The processor(s) generate a driving mode indicator that identifies the current real-time driving mode of the vehicle. An indicator emitter then broadcasts the driving mode indicator from the vehicle to the proximate entity, such that the driving mode indicator indicates the current real-time driving mode of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 14
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Redirecting Self-Driving Vehicles to a Product Provider Based on Physiological States of Occupants of the Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170057516A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product redirects a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to a physical location of a product provider. A self-driving vehicle (SDV) on-board computer on an SDV receives a current location and a planned route to an initial destination of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer receives information describing real-time physiological states of one or more occupants of the SDV, and then identifies a physical location of a product provider that provides a solution to ameliorate the real-time physiological states of the one or more occupants of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer then alters the planned route of the SDV to redirect the SDV on-board computer to autonomously drive the SDV to the physical location of the product provider. 1. A computer-implemented method for redirecting a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to a physical location of a product provider , the computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by a self-driving vehicle (SDV) on-board computer on an SDV, a current location and a planned route to an initial destination of the SDV;receiving, by the SDV on-board computer, information describing a real-time physiological state of one or more occupants of the SDV;identifying, by the SDV on-board computer, a physical location of a product provider that provides a solution to ameliorate the real-time physiological state of the one or more occupants of the SDV; andaltering, by the SDV on-board computer, the planned route of the SDV to redirect the SDV on-board computer to autonomously drive the SDV to the physical location of the product provider.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the SDV on-board computer, the real-time physiological state of the one or more occupants of the SDV from a biometric sensor that monitors the one or more occupants.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the SDV on-board computer, a visual image from a ...

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Номер записи: 15
07-03-2017 дата публикации

Controlling fragmentation of chemically strengthened glass

Номер: US0009586857B2
Автор: Cyril Cabral, Jr., Fuad E. Doany, Gregory M. Fritz, Michael S. Gordon, Qiang Huang, Eric P. Lewandowski, Xiao Hu Liu, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Thomas M. Shaw, CABRAL JR CYRIL, DOANY FUAD E, FRITZ GREGORY M, GORDON MICHAEL S, HUANG QIANG, LEWANDOWSKI ERIC P, LIU XIAO HU, RODBELL KENNETH P, SHAW THOMAS M, Cabral, Jr. Cyril, Doany Fuad E., Fritz Gregory M., Gordon Michael S., Huang Qiang, Lewandowski Eric P., Liu Xiao Hu, Rodbell Kenneth P., Shaw Thomas M.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A method of manufacturing a glass substrate to control the fragmentation characteristics by etching and filling trenches in the glass substrate is disclosed. An etching pattern may be determined. The etching pattern may outline where trenches will be etched into a surface of the glass substrate. The etching pattern may be configured so that the glass substrate, when fractured, has a smaller fragmentation size than chemically strengthened glass that has not been etched. A mask may be created in accordance with the etching pattern, and the mask may be applied to a surface of the glass substrate. The surface of the glass substrate may then be etched to create trenches. A filler material may be deposited into the trenches.

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Номер записи: 16
20-10-2016 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRONE SERVICE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160306355A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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An autonomous drone service system controls at least one drone vehicle configured to autonomously navigate along a flight path to provide one or more services requested by a user. The system includes an electronic service provider device to receive at least one service request signal generated by a user device. The request signal indicates at least one requested service provided by the drone service system and location or locations associated with the requested services. The electronic service provider device that automatically maps the at least one requested service to the at least one drone vehicle, and commands the at least one drone vehicle to perform the service request at the one or more locations.

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Номер записи: 17
11-08-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR PAINT SELECTION AND ACQUISITION

Номер: US20160232449A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A system and method and computer program product for paint color recommendation. The system obtains measures of an environment to be painted and trains a learned model to input data received from customers including data representing each customer's initial color paint and pigment selection, and one or more of: a customer perceptual, a customer context, and environment measure (P/C/E data) to generate a sparse matrix. One or more paint vendors may then use the generated sparse matrix to determine a color pigment recommendation from a pigments color space for a customer. From a user selected color/pigment, and using the learned model, the system maps the selection, together with the user's P/C/E data back to the color/pigments space. User feedback representing a degree of satisfaction that the recommended color pigment applied to the user environment has matched the user's initial color paint and color pigment selection is elicited.

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Номер записи: 18
23-05-2017 дата публикации

Ambulatory route management based on a personal drone

Номер: US0009659503B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM

Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.

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Номер записи: 19
01-08-2017 дата публикации

Method of consumer/producer raw material selection

Номер: US0009720101B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Emmanuel Yashchin, GORDON MICHAEL S, RODBELL KENNETH P, YASHCHIN EMMANUEL, Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yashchin Emmanuel
Принадлежит: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC., GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC

A system, method and computer program product for determining whether a material meets an alpha particle emissivity specification that includes measuring a background alpha particle emissivity for the counter and measuring a combined alpha particle emissivity from the counter containing a sample of the material. The combined alpha particle emissivity includes the background alpha particle emissivity in combination with a sample alpha particle emissivity. The decision statistic is computed based on the observed data and compared to a threshold value. When the decision statistic is less than the threshold value, the material meets the alpha particle emissivity specification. The testing times are computed based on pre-specified criteria so as to meet the needs of both Producer and Consumer.

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Номер записи: 20
10-10-2017 дата публикации

Cognitive displays

Номер: US0009783204B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM, International Business Machines Corporation

A cognitive mirror apparatus includes an imaging device configured to capture a plurality of images, a controller configured to determine a cognitive state of a user; and a cognitive mirror configured to display a virtual reflection comprising one or more of the plurality of images, wherein the virtual reflection of the cognitive mirror is determined using the cognitive state of a user.

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Номер записи: 21
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Automated Spatial Separation of Self-Driving Vehicles From Other Vehicles Based on Occupant Preferences

Номер: US20170057507A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product automatically provides spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway based on an emotional state of at least one occupant of the SDV. One or more processors receive an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant of the SDV. A vehicle detector on the SDV detects another vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV. The processor(s) issue spatial separation instructions to a control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spacing between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state descriptor for the occupant(s) in the SDV. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically providing spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway based on an emotional state of at least one occupant in the SDV , the computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant in a self-driving vehicle (SDV);detecting, by a vehicle detector on the SDV, an other vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV; andissuing, by one or more processors, spatial separation instructions to a control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spatial separation between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state descriptor for said at least one occupant in the SDV.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, the emotional state descriptor for said at least one occupant in the SDV from an input device, wherein the input device receives the emotional state descriptor from said at least one occupant.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, the emotional state descriptor for said at least one occupant in the SDV from a biometric sensor within ...

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Номер записи: 22
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Automated Insurance Toggling for Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170124658A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A method and/or computer program product automatically toggles insurance policy provisions for a self-driving vehicle (SDV) based on an operational mode of the SDV. One or more processor(s) receive an electronic signal indicating an operational mode of an SDV in real-time, where operational mode is either an autonomous mode or a manual mode. A first insurance policy provision provides coverage while the SDV is operating in the autonomous mode, and a second insurance policy provision provides coverage while the SDV is operating in the manual mode. The processor(s) monitor the SDV for a change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV. In response to detecting a change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV, the processor(s) dynamically toggle activation of the first and second insurance policy provisions consistent with the change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV. 1. A method for automatically toggling insurance policy provisions for a self-driving vehicle (SDV) based on an operational mode of the SDV , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors and from an operational mode device, an electronic signal indicating an operational mode of an SDV in real-time, wherein operational modes comprise an autonomous mode and a manual mode, wherein a first insurance policy provision provides coverage while the SDV is operating in the autonomous mode, and wherein a second insurance policy provision provides coverage while the SDV is operating in the manual mode;monitoring, by one or more processors, the SDV for a change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV; andin response to detecting a change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV, dynamically toggling, by one or more processors, activation of the first and second insurance policy provisions consistent with the change in real-time to the operational mode of the SDV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from sensors within the SDV, a sensor signal ...

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Номер записи: 23
25-05-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF ALPHA EMITTING SPECIES FROM PLATING BATHS

Номер: US20170145579A1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A non alpha controlled plating bath including Tin species and a trace amount of Polonium species is utilized in a plating tool. The plating tool includes a Polonium filter element to remove Polonium species from the plating bath to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. The filter may include a Titanium inner portion surrounding by a stannic oxide exterior. The filter may reduce the Polonium species by having the polonium absorb and then enter within the stannic oxide matrix. The filter may be located within the plating tool reservoir or filter housing. The filter may be fabricated by forming Tin upon a Titanium backbone and converting the Tin to stannic oxide. 1. A semiconductor wafer fabrication system comprising:a semiconductor wafer attached to a plating tool that plates Tin (Sn) to the semiconductor wafer, the plating tool comprising a reservoir that contains a plating solution comprising a Sn specie and a trace amount of a Polonium (Po) specie, the plating tool further comprising a filter that filters Po to reduce the Po specie within the plating solution.2. The semiconductor wafer fabrication system of claim 1 , wherein the filter is located in the reservoir of the plating tool.3. The semiconductor wafer fabrication system of claim 1 , wherein the filter is located in a filter housing of the plating tool.4. The semiconductor wafer fabrication system of claim 1 , wherein the filter comprises a Titanium (Ti) interior surrounded by a stannic oxide exterior. Embodiments of invention generally relate to the fabrication of semiconductor devices, such as a wafer, semiconductor chip, chip carrier, etc. More particularly, embodiments relate to removing alpha particle emitting species, such as Polonium (Po), from a plating bath utilized in the fabrication of conductive elements, such as contacts, in semiconductor devices.Formation of integrated circuit structures of a semiconductor device may utilize plating processes. During plating, a metal or other ...

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Номер записи: 24
06-02-2018 дата публикации

Redirecting self-driving vehicles to a product provider based on physiological states of occupants of the self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009884629B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product redirects a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to a physical location of a product provider. A self-driving vehicle (SDV) on-board computer on an SDV receives a current location and a planned route to an initial destination of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer receives information describing real-time physiological states of one or more occupants of the SDV, and then identifies a physical location of a product provider that provides a solution to ameliorate the real-time physiological states of the one or more occupants of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer then alters the planned route of the SDV to redirect the SDV on-board computer to autonomously drive the SDV to the physical location of the product provider.

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Номер записи: 25
20-02-2018 дата публикации

Automated spatial separation of self-driving vehicles from other vehicles based on occupant preferences

Номер: US0009896100B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product automatically provides spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway based on an emotional state of at least one occupant of the SDV. One or more processors receive an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant of the SDV. A vehicle detector on the SDV detects another vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV. The processor(s) issue spatial separation instructions to a control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spacing between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state descriptor for the occupant(s) in the SDV.

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Номер записи: 26
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170113689A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A method and/or computer program product controls an operational mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) that is initially being operated in a nominal autonomous mode. Detectors on an SDV detect an erratically driven vehicle (EDV) that is being operated in an unsafe manner within a predetermined distance of an SDV. In response to detecting the EDV, a driving mode device in the SDV changes an operational mode of the SDV from the nominal autonomous mode to an evasive autonomous mode. 1. A method for controlling an operational mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the method comprising:detecting, by one or more physical detectors, an erratically driven vehicle (EDV) that is being operated in an unsafe manner within a predetermined distance of an SDV, wherein the SDV is initially being operated in a nominal autonomous mode; andin response to the one or more physical detectors detecting the EDV, changing, by an operational mode device in the SDV, an operational mode of the SDV from the nominal autonomous mode to an evasive autonomous mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by a transceiver on the SDV, an alert to other SDVs describing the EDV.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by a transceiver on the SDV, an alert to an authority agency describing the EDV.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, based on sensor readings from a roadway sensor, a current roadway condition of a roadway upon which the SDV and the EDV are traveling; andfurther adjusting, by the operational mode device, the operational mode of the SDV based on the current roadway condition of the roadway upon which the SDV and the EDV are traveling.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the SDV and the EDV are traveling on a roadway claim 1 , and wherein the processor-implemented method further comprises:retrieving, by one or more processors, driver profile information about a human driver of the SDV;assigning, by one or more processors, the human ...

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Номер записи: 27
14-02-2017 дата публикации

Controlling driving modes of self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009566986B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). Sensor readings describe a current operational anomaly of an SDV that is traveling on a roadway. One or more processors compare a control processor competence level of the on-board SDV control processor that autonomously controls the SDV to a human driver competence level of a human driver in controlling the SDV while the SDV experiences the current operational anomaly. One or more processors then selectively assign control of the SDV to the on-board SDV control processor or to the human driver while the SDV experiences the current operational anomaly based on which of the control processor competence level and the human driver competence level is relatively higher to the other.

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Номер записи: 28
25-05-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF ALPHA EMITTING SPECIES FROM PLATING BATHS

Номер: US20170145575A1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A non alpha controlled plating bath including Tin species and a trace amount of Polonium species is utilized in a plating tool. The plating tool includes a Polonium filter element to remove Polonium species from the plating bath to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. The filter may include a Titanium inner portion surrounding by a stannic oxide exterior. The filter may reduce the Polonium species by having the polonium absorb and then enter within the stannic oxide matrix. The filter may be located within the plating tool reservoir or filter housing. The filter may be fabricated by forming Tin upon a Titanium backbone and converting the Tin to stannic oxide. 1. A method of fabricating a filter comprising a Polonium (Po) filter element that filters Po , the method comprising:forming a Tin (Sn) exterior upon a Titanium (Ti) interior, and;converting the Sn exterior to a stannic oxide exterior.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming Sn upon the Ti interior further comprises:immersing the Ti interior in a Tin(II) Methane Sulfonate solution.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein pure Sn reduces onto the Ti interior and Ti(II) is corroded into the Tin(II) Methane Sulfonate solution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the Sn to stannic oxide further comprises:heating the Sn exterior in air at a temperature below the melting point of Sn to oxidize the Sn to stannic oxide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the Sn to stannic oxide comprises:heating the Sn exterior in air at 150° C. Embodiments of invention generally relate to the fabrication of semiconductor devices, such as a wafer, semiconductor chip, chip carrier, etc. More particularly, embodiments relate to removing alpha particle emitting species, such as Polonium (Po), from a plating bath utilized in the fabrication of conductive elements, such as contacts, in semiconductor devices.Formation of integrated circuit structures of a semiconductor device may utilize plating processes. During ...

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Номер записи: 29
12-10-2017 дата публикации

SKIN MEDICINE DOSE CONTROL

Номер: US20170290979A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, John S. Murdock, JR., Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MURDOCK JR JOHN S, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Murdock, JR. John S., Pickover Clifford A.
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A method and system are provided for managing a skin condition. The method includes determining, using at least one of an image capture device and a temperature sensor, a skin inflammation value. The method further includes determining, by a hardware processor, a risk value associated with an improper determination of the skin inflammation value. The method also includes triggering, by the hardware processor, an action relating to the skin condition based on the skin inflammation value and the risk value.

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Номер записи: 30
27-09-2016 дата публикации

Integrated circuits with radioactive source material and radiation detection

Номер: US0009454886B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, Kenneth P. Rodbell, GORDON MICHAEL S, RODBELL KENNETH P, Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P.
Принадлежит: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC., GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC

Radioactive integrated circuit (IC) devices with radioactive material embedded in the substrate of the IC itself, and including logic for “fingerprinting” (that is, determining characteristics that identify the source of the radioactive source material). Radioactive IC devices with embedded detector hardware that determine aspects of radioactivity such as total dose and/or ambient radiation. Radioactive IC devices that can determine an elapsed time based on radioactive decay rates. Radioactive smoke detector using man-made, relatively short half-life radioactive source material.

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Номер записи: 31
20-04-2017 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170106876A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A processor-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product control a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors detect that an SDV is being operated in manual mode by a human driver. The processor(s) determine that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode, and then transfer control of the SDV to an SDV on-board computer in order to place the SDV in autonomous mode. 1. A processor-implemented method for controlling a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by one or more processors, that an SDV is being operated in manual mode by a human driver;determining, by one or more processors, that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode; andin response to determining that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode, transferring, by one or more processors, control of the SDV to an SDV on-board computer to place the SDV in autonomous mode.2. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein said determining that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode comprises:detecting, by one or more processors, that a telecommunication device within the SDV is receiving a telecommunication message; andin response to detecting that the telecommunication device within the SDV is receiving the telecommunication message, determining, by one or more processors, that the human driver is unqualified to operate the SDV in manual mode based on the telecommunication device receiving the telecommunication message.3. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, by one or more processors, that a telecommunication device within the SDV is receiving a telecommunication message;determining, by one or more processors, a response requirement of the telecommunication message, wherein an urgent response requirement requires a response to the telecommunication message within a ...

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Номер записи: 32
25-05-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF ALPHA EMITTING SPECIES FROM PLATING BATHS

Номер: US20170145576A1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A non alpha controlled plating bath including Tin species and a trace amount of Polonium species is utilized in a plating tool. The plating tool includes a Polonium filter element to remove Polonium species from the plating bath to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. The filter may include a Titanium inner portion surrounding by a stannic oxide exterior. The filter may reduce the Polonium species by having the polonium absorb and then enter within the stannic oxide matrix. The filter may be located within the plating tool reservoir or filter housing. The filter may be fabricated by forming Tin upon a Titanium backbone and converting the Tin to stannic oxide. 1. A plating tool comprising:a reservoir comprising a plating solution comprising a trace amount of Polonium (Po), and;a filter comprising a Polonium (Po) filter element that filters Po.2. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the filter further comprises a Titanium (Ti) interior.3. The plating tool of claim 2 , wherein the filter further comprises a stannic oxide exterior upon the Ti interior.4. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the filter is a mesh.5. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the filter is located within the reservoir.6. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the filter is located within a filter housing of the plating tool.7. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the trace amount of Po is absorbed by the filter.8. The plating tool of claim 1 , wherein the plating solution further comprises a Sn specie.9. The plating tool of claim 8 , further comprising:a semiconductor wafer, and wherein the Sn specie reduces to Sn upon the semiconductor wafer.10. The plating tool of claim 9 , wherein the filter reduces the alpha emission rate of the semiconductor wafer. Embodiments of invention generally relate to the fabrication of semiconductor devices, such as a wafer, semiconductor chip, chip carrier, etc. More particularly, embodiments relate to removing alpha particle emitting species, such as ...

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Номер записи: 33
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Controlling Spacing of Self-Driving Vehicles Based on Social Network Relationships

Номер: US20170113687A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A method and/or computer program product controls a physical spacing between self-driving vehicles (SDVs). One or more processors receive a social network node graph. The social network node graph describes a graphical distance between a first node on the social network node graph and a second node on the social network node graph. The first node represents a first passenger in a first SDV; the second node represents a second passenger in a second SDV; and the graphical distance between the first node and the second node describes a relationship level in a social network between the first passenger and the second passenger. An SDV on-board computer on at least one of the first SDV and the second SDV adjusts a physical spacing between the first SDV and the second SDV proportional to the graphical distance between the first node and the second node. 1. A method for controlling a physical spacing between self-driving vehicles (SDVs) , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, a social network node graph, wherein the social network node graph describes a graphical distance between a first node on the social network node graph and a second node on the social network node graph, wherein the first node represents a first passenger in a first SDV, wherein the second node represents a second passenger in a second SDV, and wherein the graphical distance between the first node and the second node describes a relationship level in a social network between the first passenger and the second passenger; andadjusting, by an SDV on-board computer on at least one of the first SDV and the second SDV, a physical spacing between the first SDV and the second SDV proportional to the graphical distance between the first node and the second node.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:altering, by the SDV on-board computer on said at least one of the first SDV and the second SDV, a route of travel based on the relationship level between the first passenger and the ...

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Номер записи: 34
05-09-2017 дата публикации

Cognitive alerting device

Номер: US0009754465B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Peter Kenneth Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES ROBERT, MALKIN PETER KENNETH, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Malkin Peter Kenneth, Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM

One aspect of the present invention provides an alerting device for sending an alert message. The method includes: determining at least one cognitive needs of one or more message recipients in the area; selecting an alert message that meets the needs of one or more message recipients in the area; and sending the alert message to one or more message recipients in the area.

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Номер записи: 35
05-09-2017 дата публикации

Controlling spacing of self-driving vehicles based on social network relationships

Номер: US0009751532B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and/or computer program product controls a physical spacing between self-driving vehicles (SDVs). One or more processors receive a social network node graph. The social network node graph describes a graphical distance between a first node on the social network node graph and a second node on the social network node graph. The first node represents a first passenger in a first SDV; the second node represents a second passenger in a second SDV; and the graphical distance between the first node and the second node describes a relationship level in a social network between the first passenger and the second passenger. An SDV on-board computer on at least one of the first SDV and the second SDV adjusts a physical spacing between the first SDV and the second SDV proportional to the graphical distance between the first node and the second node.

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Номер записи: 36
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Self-Driving Vehicle's Response to a Proximate Emergency Vehicle

Номер: US20170030725A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls self-driving vehicles (SDVs). An emergency message is transmitted to a receiver within a self-driving vehicle (SDV). The emergency message describes an emergency state of an emergency vehicle and an identified future route of the emergency vehicle. In response to the SDV receiving the emergency message, the SDV is redirected, via an auto-control hardware system on the SDV, to a location and on a route that does not conflict with the identified future route of the emergency vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for controlling self-driving vehicles (SDVs) , the computer-implemented method comprising:transmitting, to a receiver within a self-driving vehicle (SDV), an emergency message, wherein the emergency message describes an emergency state of an emergency vehicle and an identified future route of the emergency vehicle; andin response to the SDV receiving the emergency message, redirecting, via an auto-control hardware system on the SDV, the SDV to a location that does not conflict with the identified future route of the emergency vehicle.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the SDV is initially operating in manual mode in which the SDV is manually controlled by a driver of the SDV claim 1 , and wherein the computer-implemented method further comprises:in response to the receiver within the SDV receiving the emergency message, one or more processors automatically switching control of the SDV from the manual mode to an autonomous mode, wherein the autonomous mode directs the auto-control hardware system on the SDV to autonomously control movement of the SDV.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, to the receiver within the SDV, the emergency message in response to a warning system being activated within the emergency vehicle, wherein the warning system warns the SDV of the emergency state of the emergency vehicle.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 37
20-10-2016 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRONE SERVICE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160307449A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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An autonomous drone service system controls at least one drone vehicle configured to autonomously navigate along a flight path to provide one or more services requested by a user. The system includes an electronic service provider device to receive at least one service request signal generated by a user device. The request signal indicates at least one requested service provided by the drone service system and location or locations associated with the requested services. The electronic service provider device that automatically maps the at least one requested service to the at least one drone vehicle, and commands the at least one drone vehicle to perform the service request at the one or more locations.

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Номер записи: 38
11-08-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR PAINT SELECTION AND ACQUISITION

Номер: US20160232688A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A method for paint color recommendation. The method obtains measures of an environment to be painted and trains a learned model to input data received from customers including data representing each customer's initial color paint and pigment selection, and one or more of: a customer perceptual, a customer context, and environment measure (P/C/E data) to generate a sparse matrix. One or more paint vendors may then use the generated sparse matrix to determine a color pigment recommendation from a pigments color space for a customer. From a user selected color/pigment, and using the learned model, the method maps the selection, together with the user's P/C/E data back to the color/pigments space. User feedback representing a degree of satisfaction that the recommended color pigment applied to the user environment has matched the user's initial color paint and color pigment selection is elicited.

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Номер записи: 39
28-09-2017 дата публикации

HEARING AID SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170280257A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A hearing aid method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a cognitive state analysis circuit configured to analyze a cognitive state of a user, a context analysis circuit configured to analyze a context of the user, and an audio characteristic controller configures to control an audio characteristic of a hearing aid based on a joint assessment of the cognitive state of the user and the context of the user.

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Номер записи: 40
22-08-2017 дата публикации

Controlling fragmentation of chemically strengthened glass

Номер: US0009738560B2
Автор: Cyril Cabral, Jr., Fuad E. Doany, Gregory M. Fritz, Michael S. Gordon, Qiang Huang, Eric P. Lewandowski, Xiao Hu Liu, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Thomas M. Shaw, CABRAL JR CYRIL, DOANY FUAD E, FRITZ GREGORY M, GORDON MICHAEL S, HUANG QIANG, LEWANDOWSKI ERIC P, LIU XIAO HU, RODBELL KENNETH P, SHAW THOMAS M, Cabral, Jr. Cyril, Doany Fuad E., Fritz Gregory M., Gordon Michael S., Huang Qiang, Lewandowski Eric P., Liu Xiao Hu, Rodbell Kenneth P., Shaw Thomas M.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A method of manufacturing a glass substrate to control the fragmentation characteristics by etching and filling trenches in the glass substrate is disclosed. An etching pattern may be determined. The etching pattern may outline where trenches will be etched into a surface of the glass substrate. The etching pattern may be configured so that the glass substrate, when fractured, has a smaller fragmentation size than chemically strengthened glass that has not been etched. A mask may be created in accordance with the etching pattern, and the mask may be applied to a surface of the glass substrate. The surface of the glass substrate may then be etched to create trenches. A filler material may be deposited into the trenches.

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Номер записи: 41
01-11-2016 дата публикации

Automated control of interactions between self-driving vehicles and animals

Номер: US0009481366B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product causes a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to avoid a physical encounter with an animal. An SDV on-board computer on an SDV receives an animal predicted movement signal from an animal signal transceiver worn by an animal, and an SDV movement signal from a set of SDV sensors on the SDV that track movement of the SDV. One or more processors determine a probability of a physical encounter (E) between the SDV and the animal exceeding a predefined confidence value (C) based on the animal predicted movement signal and the SDV movement signal. In response to determining that E>C, the SDV on-board computer instructs an SDV control processor on the SDV to direct SDV vehicular physical control mechanisms on the SDV to adjust the current speed and direction of movement of the SDV.

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Номер записи: 42
15-09-2016 дата публикации

CONTROLLING FRAGMENTATION OF CHEMICALLY STRENGTHENED GLASS

Номер: US20160264456A1
Автор: Cyril Cabral, JR., Fuad E. Doany, Gregory M. Fritz, Michael S. Gordon, Qiang Huang, Eric P. Lewandowski, Xiao Hu Liu, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Thomas M. Shaw, CABRAL JR CYRIL, DOANY FUAD E, FRITZ GREGORY M, GORDON MICHAEL S, HUANG QIANG, LEWANDOWSKI ERIC P, LIU XIAO HU, RODBELL KENNETH P, SHAW THOMAS M, Cabral, JR. Cyril, Doany Fuad E., Fritz Gregory M., Gordon Michael S., Huang Qiang, Lewandowski Eric P., Liu Xiao Hu, Rodbell Kenneth P., Shaw Thomas M.
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A method of manufacturing a glass substrate to control the fragmentation characteristics by etching and filling trenches in the glass substrate is disclosed. An etching pattern may be determined. The etching pattern may outline where trenches will be etched into a surface of the glass substrate. The etching pattern may be configured so that the glass substrate, when fractured, has a smaller fragmentation size than chemically strengthened glass that has not been etched. A mask may be created in accordance with the etching pattern, and the mask may be applied to a surface of the glass substrate. The surface of the glass substrate may then be etched to create trenches. A filler material may be deposited into the trenches.

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Номер записи: 43
01-08-2017 дата публикации

Automatic toll booth interaction with self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009721397B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product enables automatic toll booth interaction with self-driving vehicles (SDVs). An SDV interrogation transceiver at a toll booth interrogates a driving mode module on an SDV. The SDV is capable of being operated in autonomous mode by an on-board SDV control processor. The driving mode module selectively controls the SDV to be operated in the autonomous mode or in manual mode, in which a human driver of the SDV manually operates the SDV. The SDV interrogation transceiver receives a driving mode descriptor of the SDV, which identifies whether the SDV currently is operating in the autonomous mode or in the manual mode while traveling on a toll road. An adjusted toll charge for the SDV to travel on the toll road is then transmitted based on the driving mode descriptor.

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Номер записи: 44
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Automatic Toll Booth Interaction with Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170046883A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product enables automatic toll booth interaction with self-driving vehicles (SDVs). An SDV interrogation transceiver at a toll booth interrogates a driving mode module on an SDV. The SDV is capable of being operated in autonomous mode by an on-board SDV control processor. The driving mode module selectively controls the SDV to be operated in the autonomous mode or in manual mode, in which a human driver of the SDV manually operates the SDV. The SDV interrogation transceiver receives a driving mode descriptor of the SDV, which identifies whether the SDV currently is operating in the autonomous mode or in the manual mode while traveling on a toll road. An adjusted toll charge for the SDV to travel on the toll road is then transmitted based on the driving mode descriptor. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatic toll booth interaction with self-driving vehicles (SDVs) , the computer-implemented method comprising:interrogating, by a self-driving vehicle (SDV) interrogation transceiver at a toll booth, a driving mode module on an SDV, wherein the SDV is capable of being operated in autonomous mode by an on-board SDV control processor, wherein the driving mode module selectively controls the SDV to be operated in the autonomous mode or in manual mode, and wherein the SDV is controlled by a human driver of the SDV if in the manual mode;receiving, by the SDV interrogation transceiver, a driving mode descriptor of the SDV, wherein the driving mode descriptor identifies whether the SDV currently is operating in the autonomous mode or in the manual mode while traveling on a toll road; andtransmitting, by one or more processors, an adjusted toll charge for the SDV to travel on the toll road based on the driving mode descriptor.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusted toll charge is for SDVs operating in the autonomous mode claim 1 , and wherein the computer-implemented method ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-01-2018 дата публикации

Self-driving vehicle's response to a proximate emergency vehicle

Номер: US0009869560B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls self-driving vehicles (SDVs). An emergency message is transmitted to a receiver within a self-driving vehicle (SDV). The emergency message describes an emergency state of an emergency vehicle and an identified future route of the emergency vehicle. In response to the SDV receiving the emergency message, the SDV is redirected, via an auto-control hardware system on the SDV, to a location and on a route that does not conflict with the identified future route of the emergency vehicle.

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Номер записи: 46
11-05-2017 дата публикации

DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING INSURANCE POLICY PARAMETERS FOR A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE

Номер: US20170132708A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, JAMES R. KOZLOSKI, ASHISH KUNDU, PETER K. MALKIN, CLIFFORD A. PICKOVER, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., KOZLOSKI JAMES R., MALKIN PETER K., PICKOVER CLIFFORD A.
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A method, computer system, and/or computer program product dynamically adjusts an insurance policy parameter for a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in manual mode. One or more processors receive a copy of manual control signals from an SDV, where the SDV is in manual mode during a particular time period. The processor(s) also receive a copy of computer control signals generated by an SDV on-board computer on the SDV during the particular time period, and compare the manual control signals to the computer control signals. In response to the manual control signals matching the computer control signals within a predetermined range, the processor(s) adjust an insurance policy parameter for the SDV while the SDV is being controlled by the particular human operator. 1. A method for dynamically adjusting an insurance policy parameter for a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in manual mode , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, a copy of manual control signals from an SDV, wherein the SDV is in manual mode during a particular time period, wherein the manual control signals are input by a particular human operator of the SDV during the particular time period, and wherein the manual control signals are controlling movement of the SDV while the SDV is in manual mode during the particular time period;receiving, by one or more processors, a copy of computer control signals generated by an SDV on-board computer on the SDV during the particular time period, wherein the computer control signals are capable of controlling movement of the SDV without human intervention, and wherein the computer control signals are blocked from controlling the SDV while the SDV is in manual mode;comparing, by one or more processors, the manual control signals to the computer control signals; andin response to the manual control signals matching the computer control signals within a predetermined range, transmitting, by a signal transmitter, a signal to a hardware module in ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-08-2016 дата публикации

System and method for color paint selection and acquisition

Номер: US0009406024B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A system and method and computer program product for paint color recommendation. The system obtains measures of an environment to be painted and trains a learned model to input data received from customers including data representing each customer's initial color paint and pigment selection, and one or more of: a customer perceptual, a customer context, and environment measure (P/C/E data) to generate a sparse matrix. One or more paint vendors may then use the generated sparse matrix to determine a color pigment recommendation from a pigments color space for a customer. From a user selected color/pigment, and using the learned model, the system maps the selection, together with the user's P/C/E data back to the color/pigments space. User feedback representing a degree of satisfaction that the recommended color pigment applied to the user environment has matched the user's initial color paint and color pigment selection is elicited.

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Номер записи: 48
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Automated Spatial Separation of Self-Driving Vehicles From Manually Operated Vehicles

Номер: US20170050638A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product automatically provide spatial separation between self-driving vehicles (SDVs) operating in an autonomous mode and vehicles being operating in a manual mode on a roadway. A first SDV operating on the roadway is operating in autonomous mode. A second vehicle may be operating in the autonomous mode or a manual mode, in which a driver is controlling the second vehicle. Processor(s) issue spatial separation instructions to the first SDV, which direct SDV control mechanisms controller on the first SDV to direct a set of SDV vehicular physical control mechanisms on the first SDV to provide a predetermined amount of spatial separation between the first SDV and the second vehicle, based on whether the second vehicle is being operated in the manual mode or in the autonomous mode. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically providing spatial separation between self-driving vehicles (SDVs) operating in an autonomous mode and vehicles being operating in a manual mode on a roadway , the computer-implemented method comprising:interrogating, by one or more processors, a driving mode module on a first SDV operating on the roadway, wherein the first SDV is capable of being operated in autonomous mode by a first SDV control mechanisms controller being controlled by a first SDV on-board computer on the first SDV, wherein the first SDV control mechanisms controller controls a first set of SDV vehicular physical control mechanisms on the first SDV, wherein the driving mode module selectively controls whether the first SDV is operated in the autonomous mode or in manual mode, and wherein the first SDV is controlled by a first human driver of the first SDV if the first SDV is in the manual mode;determining, by the one or more processors and based on a response from the driving mode module, that the first SDV is operating in the autonomous mode;receiving, by one or more processors, a control mode signal from a ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-09-2017 дата публикации

Pre-positioning aerial drones

Номер: US0009773419B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A method, system, and/or computer program product pre-positions an aerial drone for a user. A model of a user is used as a basis for predicting a future task to be performed by the user at a future time and at a particular location. One or more processors identify sensor data that will be required by the user in order to perform the future task at the future time and at the particular location, where the sensor data is generated by one or more sensors on the aerial drone. A transmitter then transmits a signal to the aerial drone to pre-position the aerial drone at the particular location before the future time.

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Номер записи: 50
05-12-2017 дата публикации

Selectively controlling a self-driving vehicle's access to a roadway

Номер: US0009836973B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A processor-implemented method selectively controls a self-driving vehicle's access to a roadway. A vehicle interrogation hardware device receives an autonomous capability signal from an approaching self-driving vehicle. One or more processors compare predefined roadway conditions to current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response to the predefined roadway conditions matching the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway within a predetermined range, the processor(s) determine whether the level of autonomous capability of the approaching self-driving vehicle is adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response to determining that the level of autonomous capability of the self-driving vehicle is adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway, an automatic barricade ...

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Номер записи: 51
21-03-2017 дата публикации

System and method for color paint selection and acquisition

Номер: US0009600908B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A method for paint color recommendation. The method obtains measures of an environment to be painted and trains a learned model to input data received from customers including data representing each customer's initial color paint and pigment selection, and one or more of: a customer perceptual, a customer context, and environment measure (P/C/E data) to generate a sparse matrix. One or more paint vendors may then use the generated sparse matrix to determine a color pigment recommendation from a pigments color space for a customer. From a user selected color/pigment, and using the learned model, the method maps the selection, together with the user's P/C/E data back to the color/pigments space. User feedback representing a degree of satisfaction that the recommended color pigment applied to the user environment has matched the user's initial color paint and color pigment selection is elicited.

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Номер записи: 52
01-11-2016 дата публикации

Automated control of interactions between self-driving vehicles and pedestrians

Номер: US0009483948B1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An SDV on-board computer on an SDV receives an SDV recognition signal from a pedestrian signal transceiver worn by a pedestrian. An SDV signal transceiver on the SDV transmits a pedestrian acknowledgement message to the signal transceiver worn by the pedestrian. The SDV on-board computer receives a pedestrian movement signal from a set of pedestrian sensors that monitor movement of the pedestrian. The SDV on-board computer receives an SDV movement signal from a set of SDV sensors on the SDV that track movement of the SDV. The SDV on-board computer, based on the SDV movement signal and the pedestrian movement signal, directs an SDV control processor on the SDV to modify the movement of the SDV in order to provide the pedestrian with time and space required to avoid the pedestrian being struck by the SDV, and notifies the pedestrian that this SDV movement modification will occur.

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Номер записи: 53
09-01-2018 дата публикации

Ambulatory route management based on a personal drone

Номер: US0009863776B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IBM

Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.

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Номер записи: 54
17-01-2017 дата публикации

Separation of alpha emitting species from plating baths

Номер: US0009546433B1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon, ARVIN CHARLES L, GORDON MICHAEL S, Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM

A non alpha controlled plating bath including Tin species and a trace amount of Polonium species is utilized in a plating tool. The plating tool includes a Polonium filter element to remove Polonium species from the plating bath to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. The filter may include a Titanium inner portion surrounding by a stannic oxide exterior. The filter may reduce the Polonium species by having the polonium absorb and then enter within the stannic oxide matrix. The filter may be located within the plating tool reservoir or filter housing. The filter may be fabricated by forming Tin upon a Titanium filter backbone and converting the Tin to stannic oxide.

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Номер записи: 55
10-10-2017 дата публикации

Controlling driving modes of self-driving vehicles

Номер: US0009785145B2
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, James R. Kozloski, Ashish Kundu, Peter K. Malkin, Clifford A. Pickover, GORDON MICHAEL S, KOZLOSKI JAMES R, KUNDU ASHISH, MALKIN PETER K, PICKOVER CLIFFORD A, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., Pickover Clifford A.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporation, IBM, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). Sensor readings describe a current condition of a roadway, which is part of a planned route of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors compare a control processor competence level of the on-board SDV control processor that autonomously controls the SDV to a human driver competence level of a human driver in controlling the SDV under the current condition of the roadway. One or more processors then selectively assign control of the SDV to the on-board SDV control processor or to the human driver based on which of the control processor competence level and the human driver competence level is relatively higher to the other.

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Номер записи: 56
23-02-2012 дата публикации

SER Testing for an IC Chip Using Hot Underfill

Номер: US20120045853A1
Автор: Gaynes Michael, Gordon Michael S., LaBianca Nancy C., Latzko Kenneth F., Prabhakar Aparna
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method for detecting soft errors in an integrated circuit (IC) due to transient-particle emission, the IC comprising at least one chip and a substrate includes mixing an epoxy with a radioactive source to form a hot underfill (HUF); underfilling the chip with the HUF; sealing the underfilled chip; measuring a radioactivity of the HUF at an edge of the chip; measuring the radioactivity of the HUF on a test coupon; testing the IC for soft errors by determining a current radioactivity of the HUF at the time of testing based on the measured radioactivity; and after the expiration of a radioactive decay period of the radioactive source, using the IC in a computing device by a user. 1. A method for detecting soft errors in an integrated circuit (IC) due to transient-particle emission , the IC comprising at least one chip and a substrate , the method comprising:mixing an epoxy with a radioactive source to form a hot underfill (HUF);underfilling the chip with the HUF;sealing the underfilled chip;measuring a radioactivity of the HUF at an edge of the chip;measuring the radioactivity of the HUF on a test coupon;testing the IC for soft errors by determining a current radioactivity of the HUF at the time of testing based on the measured radioactivity; andafter the expiration of a radioactive decay period of the radioactive source, using the IC in a computing device by a user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radioactive source comprises one of 210 lead (Pb); 210 pollonium (Po); a combination of 210 Pb and 210 Po; 225 actinium (Ac); and 223 radium (Ra).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radioactive decay period is equal to about 12 times a half life of the radioactive source.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising treating the chip with an oxygen plasma treatment before underfilling the chip with the HUF.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising vacuum degassing the HUF after mixing.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein underfilling the chip with the HUF ...

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Номер записи: 57
31-01-2013 дата публикации

FULLY DEPLETED SILICON ON INSULATOR NEUTRON DETECTOR

Номер: US20130026544A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yau Jeng-Bang
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method for forming a neutron detector comprises thinning a backside silicon substrate of a radiation detector; and forming a neutron converter layer on the thinned backside silicon substrate of the radiation detector to form the neutron detector. The neutron converter layer comprises one of boron-10 (B), lithium-6 (Li), helium-3 (He), and gadolinium-157 (Gd). 1. A method for forming a neutron detector , the method comprising:thinning a backside silicon substrate of a radiation detector; andforming a neutron converter layer on the thinned backside silicon substrate of the radiation detector to form the neutron detector.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neutron converter layer comprises boron-10 (B).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neutron converter layer comprises lithium-6 (Li).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neutron converter layer comprises helium-3 (He).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neutron converter layer comprises gadolinium-157 (Gd).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein thinning the backside silicon substrate of the radiation detector comprises a xenon diflouride (XeF) etch.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein thinning the backside silicon substrate of the radiation detector comprises grinding.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the neutron converter layer on the thinned backside silicon substrate comprises applying a sheet of the neutron converter material to the thinned backside silicon substrate.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the neutron converter layer on the thinned backside silicon substrate comprises one of deposition and sputtering.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation detector comprises a field effect transistor (FET)-based radiation detector formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate claim 1 , and wherein the neutrons comprise thermal neutrons.11. A neutron detector claim 1 , comprising:a field effect transistor (FET) device formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate, the SOI ...

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Номер записи: 58
28-02-2013 дата публикации

ON-CHIP RADIATION DOSIMETER

Номер: US20130049130A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yau Jeng-Bang
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A semiconductor device includes a first field effect transistor (FET) located on a substrate; and a second FET located on the substrate, the second FET comprising a first buried oxide (BOX) region located underneath a channel region of the second FET, wherein the first BOX region of the second FET is configured to cause the second FET to have a higher radiation sensitivity that the first FET. 1. A semiconductor device , comprising:a first field effect transistor (FET) located on a substrate; anda second FET located on the substrate, the second FET comprising a first buried oxide (BOX) region located underneath a channel region of the second FET, wherein the first BOX region of the second FET is configured to cause the second FET to have a higher radiation sensitivity that the first FET, wherein the first FET comprises a second BOX region located underneath a channel region of first FET, and wherein the second BOX region comprises a lower number of hole traps per unit of area than a number of hole traps per unit are in the first BOX region.2. (canceled)3. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein the first BOX region comprises about 10hole traps per centimeter squared or greater.4. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , further comprising a third FET comprising a third BOX region located underneath a channel region of the third FET claim 1 , wherein the third BOX region comprises a number of hole traps per unit area that is higher than the number of hole traps per unit of area in the second BOX region and lower than the number of hole traps per unit of area in the first BOX region.5. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein the first FET is located on a bulk-Si substrate.6. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor device comprises a plurality of second FETs located on the first BOX region claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the plurality of second FETs comprises a filter layer formed over the at least one of the plurality of second ...

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Номер записи: 59
14-03-2013 дата публикации

TUNABLE RADIATION SOURCE

Номер: US20130062740A1
Автор: Gaynes Michael A., Gordon Michael S., LaBianca Nancy C., Rodbell Kenneth P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An energy distribution of soft error-inducing radiation likely to be encountered by an electronic circuit during operation is determined. A tuned radiation source having a source energy distribution similar to the determined energy distribution is prepared. The electronic circuit is tested using the tuned radiation source. 1. A method comprising:determining an energy distribution of soft error-inducing radiation likely to be encountered by an electronic circuit during operation;preparing a tuned radiation source having a source energy distribution similar to said energy distribution determined in said determining step; andtesting said electronic circuit with said tuned radiation source.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said preparing step comprises interspersing a plurality of radiation sources with a plurality of absorbers.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said preparing comprises spin coating.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said preparing comprises rastering a dispensing needle under robotic control.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said preparing comprises at least one of stencil and screen printing.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein said preparing comprises:selecting an alpha-particle emitting isotope with an emission energy that is greater than a maximum predicted in said determining step;selecting a desired activity of said alpha-particle emitting isotope;selecting said absorber;modeling alpha particle transmission through said absorber;checking whether a result of said modeling step closely matches said energy distribution from said determining step; andfabricating said tuned radiation source in accordance with said modeling if said checking is affirmative.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising claim 6 , if said checking is not affirmative claim 6 , iterating until said checking is affirmative.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said preparing step comprises depositing on a substrate a first underfill layer doped with a first radioactive material ...

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Номер записи: 60
01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONSUMER/PRODUCER RAW MATERIAL SELECTION

Номер: US20150006112A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yashchin Emmanuel
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A system, method and computer program product for determining whether a material meets an alpha particle emissivity specification that includes measuring a background alpha particle emissivity for the counter and measuring a combined alpha particle emissivity from the counter containing a sample of the material. The combined alpha particle emissivity includes the background alpha particle emissivity in combination with a sample alpha particle emissivity. The decision statistic is computed based on the observed data and compared to a threshold value. When the decision statistic is less than the threshold value, the material meets the alpha particle emissivity specification. The testing times are computed based on pre-specified criteria so as to meet the needs of both Producer and Consumer. 1. A method for determining whether a material meets an alpha particle emissivity specification that comprises:receiving, at a hardware processor, an alpha particle emissivity specification Λ for a module;selecting a counter type for measuring an alpha particle emissivity for the module;{'sub': b', 'g, 'calculating a time Tfor background emissivity measurement for the counter and a time Tfor the emissivity measurement of a sample of the module within the counter using a Poisson based statistical model, where the Poisson based model provides a level of protection for both a consumer and a producer of the module;'}{'sub': 'b', 'measuring a background alpha particle emissivity for the counter using the time Tfor background emissivity measurement;'}{'sub': 'g', 'measuring a combined alpha particle emissivity from the counter containing a sample of the module for the time Tfor the emissivity measurement of the sample of the module within the counter;'}computing a decision statistic from data obtained during measuring the combined alpha particle emissivity;computing a threshold for the decision statistic that provides the level of protection for the consumer and the producer;comparing ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTOMATED TASK MANAGEMENT ON A BLOCKCHAIN BASED ON PREDICTIVE AND ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS

Номер: US20200007322A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Ondula Elizabeth, Vukovic Maja, Weldemariam Komminist
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An example operation may include one or more of receiving user profile identification data associated with a user profile, creating a smart contract on a blockchain with the user profile identification data, validating an identity of the user profile based on the user profile identification data, performing a predictive analysis by the smart contract to determine one or more future tasks to be performed by a user device associated with the user profile, generating one or more tokens associated with the user profile, the one or more tokens include access rights for the user device to perform the one or more future tasks, and storing the one or more tokens in the blockchain. 1. A method , comprising:receiving user profile identification data associated with a user profile;creating a smart contract on a blockchain comprising the user profile identification data;validating an identity of the user profile based on the user profile identification data;performing a predictive analysis by the smart contract to determine one or more future tasks to be performed by a user device associated with the user profile;generating one or more tokens associated with the user profile, wherein the one or more tokens comprise access rights for the user device to perform the one or more future tasks; andstoring the one or more tokens in the blockchain.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predictive analysis comprises a determination as to a likelihood of performing the one or more future tasks based on one or more of previous tasks identified claim 1 , user profile preferences claim 1 , a recent user calendar event and user profile social media information.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more future tasks are identified based on contextual information associated with the previous tasks claim 2 , and wherein the contextual information comprises one or more of a recently identified location claim 2 , a recent transaction performed by the user device and the recent user ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL AND DIFFERENTIATED AUGMENTED-REALITY WORLDS

Номер: US20200009459A1
Автор: Brew Kevin W., Gordon Michael S., Gordon Ryan T., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A cohort associated with a user is identified. A virtual object is generated according to the cohort. An augmented reality setting of a location is generated in relation to the user. A context of the location is determined. The virtual object is modified in the augmented reality setting according to the context and the cohort. 1. A system for creating differentiated augmented reality settings comprising:a memory; and identifying a first cohort associated with a first user;', 'generating a first virtual object according to the first cohort;', 'generating a first augmented reality setting of a location in relation to the first user;', 'determining a context of the location; and', 'modifying the first virtual object in the first augmented reality setting according to the context and the first cohort., 'a processor in communication with the memory, wherein the computer system is configured to perform a method, the method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first cohort is selected from a group consisting of a social network claim 1 , a user characteristic claim 1 , and a group determined according to geographic proximity.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first cohort is based on a user characteristic that describes a cognitive or physical challenge faced by the user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:detecting a second user in proximity to the first user, the second user associated with a second augmented reality setting having a second virtual object;predicting an inconsistency between the first and second augmented reality settings; andregularizing the first and second virtual objects according to the predicted inconsistency.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the context is selected from a group consisting of a location elevation claim 1 , a location altitude claim 1 , weather associated with the location claim 1 , a terrain characteristic claim 1 , a current time of day claim 1 , and a level of illumination.6. The system ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC MONITOR FOR ALERTING OF HAZARDS

Номер: US20200009732A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method includes detecting, by one or more sensors of a robot, one or more characteristics of a current point on a surface on which the robot travels. A feature vector is constructed to describe the current point on the surface on which the robot travels, based on the one or more characteristics. The feature vector is mapped to a confidence level that a hazard exists at the current point on the surface. It is determined that the confidence level meets a threshold confidence. An alert is issued in association with the current point on the surface, based on the confidence level meeting the threshold confidence. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by one or more sensors of a robot, one or more characteristics of a current point on a surface on which the robot travels;constructing a feature vector describing the current point on the surface on which the robot travels, based on the one or more characteristics;mapping the feature vector to a confidence level that a hazard exists at the current point on the surface;determining that the confidence level meets a threshold confidence; andissuing an alert associated with the current point on the surface, based on the confidence level meeting the threshold confidence.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein mapping the feature vector to the confidence level comprises training a classifier to map feature vectors to confidence levels.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:assigning a sensitivity level to the current point on the surface; andactivating, at the current point on the surface, an additional sensor of the robot, based on the sensitivity level assigned to the current point on the surface.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:assigning a sensitivity level to the current point on the surface; anddetermining a frequency at which the robot returns to the current point on the surface, based at least in part on the ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2019 дата публикации

REAL TIME X-RAY DOSIMETER USING DIODES WITH VARIABLE THICKNESS DEGRADER

Номер: US20190011572A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Massey John G., Rodbell Kenneth P.
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A radiation exposure system having a beam source is provided. The system further includes a variable thickness degrader, positioned between the beam source and an object to be exposed, for providing varying degrees of degradation to a radiation beam emitted from the beam source onto the object. The system also includes a set of detectors, positioned between the variable thickness degrader and the object, for receiving and measuring only a portion of the radiation beam remaining after the degradation of the radiation beam by the variable thickness degrader. 119-. (canceled)20. A method for radiation beam control performed by a radiation exposure system having a beam source , the method comprising:providing, by a variable thickness degrader positioned between the beam source and an object to be exposed, varying degrees of degradation to a radiation beam emitted from the beam source onto the object; andreceiving and measuring, by a set of detectors positioned between the variable thickness degrader and the object, only a portion of the radiation beam remaining after the degradation of the radiation beam by the variable thickness degrader. The present invention relates generally to radiation exposure and, in particular, to a real time x-ray dosimeter that uses diodes with a variable thickness degrader.Applications that require long term X-ray exposures at high intensities (e.g., Total Ionizing Dose (TID) evaluation of semiconductor components) need the ability to accurately monitor and measure exposure times as well as the x-ray flux in real time.If an X-ray system shuts down (e.g., due to external factors such as cooling water supply issues), the test system needs the ability to record the time that the exposure ended for accurate calculation of the total dose applied to the sample.The test system needs the ability to monitor the X-ray flux as a function of time to measure beam stability over the exposure time. The test system can extend or reduce the exposure of the ...

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Номер записи: 65
10-01-2019 дата публикации

REAL TIME X-RAY DOSIMETER USING DIODES WITH VARIABLE THICKNESS DEGRADER

Номер: US20190011573A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Massey John G., Rodbell Kenneth P.
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A radiation exposure system having a beam source is provided. The system further includes a variable thickness degrader, positioned between the beam source and an object to be exposed, for providing varying degrees of degradation to a radiation beam emitted from the beam source onto the object. The system also includes a set of detectors, positioned between the variable thickness degrader and the object, for receiving and measuring only a portion of the radiation beam remaining after the degradation of the radiation beam by the variable thickness degrader. 1. A radiation exposure system having a beam source , the system further comprising:a variable thickness degrader, positioned between the beam source and an object to be exposed, for providing varying degrees of degradation to a radiation beam emitted from the beam source onto the object; anda set of detectors, positioned between the variable thickness degrader and the object, for receiving and measuring only a portion of the radiation beam remaining after the degradation of the radiation beam by the variable thickness degrader.2. The radiation exposure system of claim 1 , wherein the variable thickness degrader is formed to include a plurality of sections formed from a same material claim 1 , each of the plurality of sections having a respective one of a plurality of different thicknesses to provide a respective one of the varying degrees of degradation.3. The radiation exposure system of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of sections comprises a respective aperture for enabling an un-degraded portion of the radiation beam to pass there through onto the object.4. The radiation exposure system of claim 1 , wherein the variable thickness degrader is formed to include a plurality of sections claim 1 , each of the plurality of sections formed from a respective one of a plurality of different materials to provide a respective one of the varying degrees of degradation.5. The radiation exposure system of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION INSERTION IN CONTEXT WITH CONTENT

Номер: US20210012390A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Rakshit Sarbajit K., Weldemariam Komminist
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Context associated with content may be received. An additional content may be generated for insertion into the content. The additional content can be created to be within the context associated with the content and based on a likely responsiveness of the user to the additional content, the additional content referring to an item. The additional content preserves continuity and/or semantics in the context of the content. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving context associated with content for presenting to a user;creating an additional content to insert into the content, the additional content created to be inserted within the context associated with the content and based on a likely responsiveness of the user to the additional content, the additional content referring to an item,wherein the additional content preserves continuity in the context of the content.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the item includes at least a product.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the item includes at least a service.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the additional content is created based at least on the context associated with the content and a characteristic associated with the user.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the content includes at least an audio content claim 1 , and the method further comprises causing a change in cadence of reading the audio content during a period of time the additional content is read.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the content includes at least a visual content claim 1 , and the method further comprises causing the additional content to be highlighted from rest of the content in presenting the visual content.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying a location in the content to insert the additional content claim 1 , the location identified based at least on the likely responsiveness of ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Technique for Achieving Large-Grain Ag2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Thin Films

Номер: US20190013424A1
Автор: GERSHON TALIA S., Gordon Michael S., LEE YUN SEOG
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Techniques for increasing grain size in AZTSSe absorber materials are provided. In one aspect, a method for forming an absorber film on a substrate includes: contacting the substrate with an Ag source, a Zn source, a Sn source, and an S source and/or an Se source under conditions sufficient to form the absorber film on the substrate having a target composition of: AgZnSn(S,Se), wherein 1.7 Подробнее

Номер записи: 68
19-01-2017 дата публикации

AMBULATORY ROUTE MANAGEMENT BASED ON A PERSONAL DRONE

Номер: US20170016735A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes. 1. A method for route planning and management with a drone , the method comprising:receiving a destination for an individual;determining, by a processor, multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination;deploying the drone to determine one or more of safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes; anddetermining, by the processor, a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing route guidance along the preferred route to the individual by one or more of audio signals claim 1 , visual signal claim 1 , or tactile signals to the individual.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination of the preferred route is further based on a profile of the individual that includes medical information of the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a determination to deploy the drone is automatic and is based on an estimate of likely risk along the multiple routes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone is configured to attach to a mobility device of the individual.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the safety and accessibility risks include one or more of: steps claim 1 , holes claim 1 , snow claim 1 , ice claim 1 , cracks in sidewalks claim 1 , crowds claim 1 , fire claim 1 , smoke claim 1 , and sun glare.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone is configured to attach to the ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-01-2021 дата публикации

DRONE ELASTIC MAP

Номер: US20210016879A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided. Aspects include determining characteristic data associated with a physical environment, based on the characteristic, determining an elastic map for the physical environment, wherein the elastic map comprises a graph comprising a set of nodes and a set of edges, wherein each edge connects two nodes and a set of configurable parameters that define an elastic coupling for each edge, determining an initial physical configuration of the set of nodes in the physical environment based on the elastic map, causing a set of mobile sensors to establish the initial configuration in the physical environment, simulating a mobile sensor elastic coupling between each mobile sensor based on the elastic energy function for each edge, collecting an environmental data point associated with the physical environment, and adjusting a configuration of the set of mobile sensors based on the environmental data point. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining, by a processing device, characteristic data associated with a physical environment; a graph comprising a set of nodes and a set of edges, wherein each edge in the set of edges connects two nodes in the set of nodes; and', 'a set of configurable parameters that define an elastic coupling for each edge in the set of edges;', 'determining an initial physical configuration of the set of nodes in the physical environment based on the elastic map;', 'causing a set of mobile sensors to establish the initial physical configuration in the physical environment;', 'simulating a mobile sensor elastic coupling between each mobile sensor in the set of mobile sensors based on the elastic energy function for each edge in the set of edges;', 'collecting, from a first mobile sensor at a first location, an environmental data point associated with the physical environment; and', 'adjusting a configuration of the set of mobile sensors based on the environmental data point., 'based ...

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Номер записи: 70
19-01-2017 дата публикации

AMBULATORY ROUTE MANAGEMENT BASED ON A PERSONAL DRONE

Номер: US20170018193A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes. 17.-. (canceled)8. A computer program product for route planning and management with a drone , the computer program product comprising:a non-transitory storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method comprising:receiving a destination for an individual;determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination;deploying the drone to determine one or more of safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes; anddetermining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.9. The computer program product of claim 8 , further comprising providing route guidance along the preferred route to the individual by one or more of audio signals claim 8 , visual signal claim 8 , or tactile signals to the individual.10. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the determination of the preferred route is further based on a profile of the individual that includes medical information of the user.11. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein a determination to deploy the drone is automatic and is based on an estimate of likely risk along the multiple routes.12. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the drone is configured to attach to a mobility device of the individual.13. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the safety and ...

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Номер записи: 71
17-01-2019 дата публикации

HOMOGENEOUS SOLID METALLIC ANODE FOR THIN FILM MICROBATTERY

Номер: US20190019997A1
Автор: Andry Paul S., Fritz Gregory M., Gordon Michael S., Lewandowski Eric P., LUO Yu
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A battery, comprising a cathode comprising a cathode material in contact with a cathode current collector. The battery also comprises an electrolyte. The battery also comprises an anode comprising an electroplated homogeneous solid metallic alloy comprising 100 ppm to 1000 ppm Bi and 100 ppm to 1000 ppm In, and a remainder Zn. 1. A method for forming a battery , the method comprising:fabricating a cathode in a first cavity in a first dielectric element;fabricating an anode in a second cavity in a second dielectric element, wherein the anode comprises an electroplated homogeneous solid metallic alloy comprising 100 ppm to 1000 ppm Bi, 100 ppm to 1000 ppm In, and a remainder Zn; andjoining the cathode and the anode in a complanate manner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the cathode comprises the use of no more than two lithographic masks.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises the use of no more than three lithographic masks.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises the use of electroplating.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises depositing an electrolyte separator material into the second cavity.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode in the second cavity in the second dielectric element comprises:electroplating the homogeneous solid metallic alloy on a seed metal that is present in the second cavity in the second dielectric element.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electroplating comprises the use of a pulsed current.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of In is in a range of 100 ppm to 500 ppm and a concentration of Bi is in a range of 100 ppm to 500 ppm.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the homogeneous solid metallic alloy has a resistivity in a range of about 5×10to 6×10ohm-m.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anode has a thickness from 1 micron to 50 microns.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Smart Speaker System with Cognitive Sound Analysis and Response

Номер: US20200020328A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James, Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A., Weldemariam Komminist
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Smart speaker system mechanisms, associated with a smart speaker device comprising an audio capture device, are provided for processing audio sample data captured by the audio capture device. The mechanisms receive, from the audio capture device of the smart speaker device, an audio sample captured from a monitored environment. The mechanisms classify a sound in the audio sample data as a type of sound based on performing a joint analysis of a plurality of different characteristics of the sound and matching results of the joint analysis to criteria specified in a plurality of sound models. The mechanisms determine, based on the classification of the sound, whether a responsive action is to be performed based on the classification of the sound. In response to determining that a responsive action is to be performed, the mechanisms initiate performance of the responsive action by the smart speaker system. 1. A method , in a smart speaker system associated with at least one smart speaker device comprising an audio capture device , for processing audio sample data captured by the audio capture device , the method comprising:receiving, by smart speaker system logic of the smart speaker system, from the audio capture device of the smart speaker device, an audio sample captured from a monitored environment;cognitively classifying, by the smart speaker system logic, a sound in the audio sample data as a type of sound based on performing a joint analysis of a plurality of different characteristics of the sound and matching results of the joint analysis to criteria specified in a plurality of sound models;determining, by the smart speaker system logic, based on the classification of the sound, whether a responsive action is to be performed based on the classification of the sound; andin response to determining that a responsive action is to be performed, initiating, by the smart speaker system logic, performance of the responsive action by the smart speaker system.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 73
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Smart Speaker Device with Cognitive Sound Analysis and Response

Номер: US20200020329A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James, Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A., Weldemariam Komminist
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Smart speaker mechanisms are provided for processing audio sample data captured by the audio capture device is provided. The mechanisms capture one or more audio samples from a monitored environment and store the captured one or more audio samples in the audio sample buffer. The one or more captured audio samples are analyzed to determine whether the one or more captured audio samples represent a potential wake sound for initiating a responsive action by the smart speaker device. The potential wake sound is a variable sound determined to not be a normal ambient sound of the monitored environment. In response to determining that the one or more captured audio samples represent a potential wake sound for initiating a responsive action by the smart speaker device, the mechanisms initiate performance of the responsive action by the smart speaker device. 1. A method , in a smart speaker device comprising an audio capture device and an audio sample buffer , for processing audio sample data captured by the audio capture device , the method comprising:capturing, by the audio capture device, one or more audio samples from a monitored environment;storing, by the smart speaker device, the captured one or more audio samples in the audio sample buffer, wherein the audio sample buffer stores an amount of captured audio samples corresponding to a specified time window for detecting events occurring within the monitored environment;analyzing, by smart speaker device logic of the smart speaker device, the one or more captured audio samples to determine whether the one or more captured audio samples represent a potential wake sound for initiating a responsive action by the smart speaker device, wherein the potential wake sound is a variable sound determined to not be a normal ambient sound of the monitored environment; andin response to determining that the one or more captured audio samples represent a potential wake sound for initiating a responsive action by the smart speaker ...

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Номер записи: 74
21-01-2021 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE ROUTE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20210020038A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kwatra Shikhar, Weldemariam Komminist
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Methods and systems for predicting congestion duration are described. A processor can detect an occurrence of an incident in an area. The processor can receive context data associated with the area from at least one data source. The processor can execute a prediction engine using the received context data to predict a clearance time indicating a predicted completion time of post-incident activities related to the incident in the area. The processor can determine a congestion duration based on the clearance time. The congestion duration can be an estimated duration of congestion in the area in response to the occurrence of the incident. The processor can compare the congestion duration with a threshold. The processor can select, based on the comparison, at least one operation to optimize an amount of congestion in the area. The processor can execute the selected operations to optimize the amount of congestion in the area. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by a processor, an occurrence of an incident in an area;receiving, by the processor, context data associated with the area from at least one data source;executing, by the processor, a prediction engine using the received context data to predict a clearance time of the incident, wherein the clearance time is a predicted completion time of post-incident activities related to the incident in the area;determining, by the processor, a congestion duration based on the clearance time, wherein the congestion duration is an estimated duration of congestion in the area in response to the occurrence of the incident;comparing, by the processor, the congestion duration with a threshold;selecting, by the processor, at least one operation to optimize an amount of congestion in the area, wherein the selecting is based on the comparison of the congestion duration with the threshold; andexecuting, by the processor, the selected operations to optimize the amount of congestion in the area.2. The computer- ...

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Номер записи: 75
29-01-2015 дата публикации

VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH LENS

Номер: US20150029424A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Knickerbocker John U., LU MINHUA, Polastre Robert J.
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An adjustable focal length lens structure comprising a first adjustable focal length lens. The first adjustable focal length lens comprises an inner surface of a first side having a first curvature. The first adjustable focal length lens also comprises a first transparent conducting electrode on the first side. The first adjustable focal length lens also comprises an inner surface of a second side having a second curvature. The first adjustable focal length lens also comprises a second transparent conducting electrode on the second side. The first adjustable focal length lens also comprises one or more layers of a first liquid crystal material disposed between the inner surface of the first side and the inner surface of the second side, wherein the first liquid crystal material has two or more effective indices of refraction. 1. An adjustable focal length lens structure , comprising: an inner surface of a first side having a first curvature;', 'a first transparent conducting electrode on the first side;', 'an inner surface of a second side having a second curvature;', 'a second transparent conducting electrode on the second side; and', 'one or more layers of a first liquid crystal material disposed between the inner surface of the first side and the inner surface of the second side, wherein the first liquid crystal material has two or more effective indices of refraction., 'a first adjustable focal length lens, comprising2. The adjustable focal length lens structure of claim 1 , wherein the first liquid crystal material comprises a cholesteric liquid crystal material.3. The adjustable focal length lens structure of claim 1 , wherein the first transparent conducting electrode is on the inner surface of the first side and the second transparent conducting electrode is on the inner surface of the second side.4. The adjustable focal length lens structure of claim 1 , wherein an effective index of refraction of the two or more effective indices of refraction of the first ...

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Номер записи: 76
01-02-2018 дата публикации

SPECIALIZED CONTEXTUAL DRONES FOR ANIMAL VIRTUAL FENCES AND HERDING

Номер: US20180027772A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises establishing, by a plurality of drone devices respectively operatively coupled to processors and coordinating with one other, a defined region of a defined coordinate space of a geographic area, wherein the defined region is associated with an animal. The computer-implemented method also comprises monitoring, by the plurality of drone devices, a physical relationship between the animal and the defined region. The computer-implemented method can also comprise, in response to identifying that the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region fails to meet a criterion, performing, by the plurality of drone devices, a pattern of operations selected to alter the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region to satisfy the criterion. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:establishing, by a plurality of drone devices respectively operatively coupled to processors and coordinating with one other, a defined region of a defined coordinate space of a geographic area, wherein the defined region is associated with one or more animals; andmonitoring, by the plurality of drone devices, a physical relationship between the animal and the defined region.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to identifying that the physical relationship between an animal of the one or more animals being and the defined region fails to meet a criterion, performing, by the plurality of drone devices, a pattern of operations selected to alter the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region to satisfy the criterion.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of operations comprises a movement pattern of the plurality of drone devices.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of operations comprises a visual indication presented by a drone of the ...

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Номер записи: 77
01-02-2018 дата публикации

DRONE-ENHANCED VEHICLE EXTERNAL LIGHTS

Номер: US20180029522A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, the technique includes monitoring, by a drone device operatively coupled to a processor and allocated to a vehicle in operation, one or more conditions associated with the vehicle. The technique also includes, in response to identifying, by the drone device, a defined condition of the one or more conditions: moving, by the drone device, to a position relative to the vehicle and determined based on the defined condition; and performing, by the drone device, an indication operation determined based on the defined condition. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:monitoring, by a drone device operatively coupled to a processor and allocated to a vehicle in operation, one or more conditions associated with the vehicle; and moving, by the drone device, to a position relative to the vehicle and determined based on the defined condition; and', 'performing, by the drone device, an indication operation determined based on the defined condition., 'in response to identifying, by the drone device, a defined condition of the one or more conditions2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the indication operation comprises presenting a visual indication.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the indication operation comprises presenting an audio indication.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the indication operation comprises presenting image data associated with the defined condition on a display device for the vehicle.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the indication operation comprises providing an indication to a second vehicle located at a defined position relative to the vehicle.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring is performed using a sensor device coupled to the drone device.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring comprises receiving condition information from the ...

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Номер записи: 78
23-01-2020 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED MICROBLOG MESSAGE INSERTION

Номер: US20200028885A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., Weldemariam Komminist
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A system, method and program product for inserting artificial intelligence (AI) content into a user content stream in a microblog service. A system is provided that includes an AI agent builder that builds and refines an AI agent for a user based on attributes and data associated with a user; a courtship system that periodically measures an affiliation level between the user and the AI agent; and an AI content manager that provides AI content for insertion into a content stream of the user within a microblog service, wherein the AI content is curated based on the affiliation level and a triggering event detected by the AI agent. 1. A microblog insertion system for inserting artificial intelligence (AI) content into user content streams , comprising:an AI agent builder that builds and refines an AI agent for a user based on attributes and data associated with a user;a courtship system that periodically measures an affiliation level between the user and the AI agent; andan AI content manager that provides AI content for insertion into a content stream of the user within a microblog service, wherein the AI content is curated based on the affiliation level and a triggering event detected by the AI agent.2. The microblog insertion system of claim 1 , wherein the affiliation level is determined based on reactions of the user in response to AI content.3. The microblog insertion system of claim 2 , wherein a higher affiliation level allows for an expanded set of AI content relative to a lower affiliation level.4. The microblog insertion system of claim 1 , wherein the AI agent defines a set of triggering events and rules for generating responses to detected triggering events.5. The microblog insertion system of claim 1 , wherein the triggering event is selected from a group consisting of: a time claim 1 , a detected mood of the user claim 1 , a context claim 1 , and a user cohort.6. The microblog insertion system of claim 1 , wherein the triggering event comprises one of:a ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Cognitive alarm clock

Номер: US20200038620A1
Автор: Jinho Hwang, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

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Номер записи: 80
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Cognitive alarm clock

Номер: US20200038621A1
Автор: Jinho Hwang, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

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Номер записи: 81
06-02-2020 дата публикации

SOCIAL MEDIA/NETWORK ENABLED DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH ATOMIC REFACTORING

Номер: US20200045119A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kwatra Shikhar, Weldemariam Komminist
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A set of learner data associated with a learner is received. The set of learner data includes at least a real-time data stream, e.g., derived from instrumentation, in a social network enabled digital learning environment. Based on the set of learner data, at least one learning improvement strategy is determined for improving the learner's learning capability. Atomic level mentorship activities are generated. Each atomic level mentorship activity is targeted with a specific skill and knowledge item and having an estimated duration period. At least one mentorship is identified from at least one social network platform. An initial incentive structure comprising at least an amount of payment and payment modality is created. The atomic level mentorship activities with the initial incentive structure are presented. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a set of learner data associated with a learner, the set of learner data comprising at least a real-time data stream derived, in a social network enabled digital learning environment;based on the set of learner data, determining at least one learning improvement strategy for improving the learner's learning capability;generating atomic level mentorship activities, each atomic level mentorship activity targeted with a specific skill and knowledge item and having an estimated duration period;identifying mentorship from at least one social network platform;creating an initial incentive structure comprising at least an amount of payment and payment modality; andpresenting the atomic level mentorship activities with the initial incentive structure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maintaining a catalog of problem areas associated with the learner based the set of learner data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the atomic level mentorship activities are generated based on analyzing the catalog of problem areas claim 1 , a plurality of historical learner data points claim 1 , and the real-time data stream derived from ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-02-2018 дата публикации

LIQUID CRYSTAL LENS WITH VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH

Номер: US20180052377A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Knickerbocker John U., LU MINHUA, Polastre Robert
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A lens structure includes a transparent cell containing a liquid crystal material. The cell is thicker in a center region thereof than at peripheral regions. The structure further includes transparent electrically conductive electrodes coupled with opposing top and bottom surfaces of the cell and configured to establish an electric field through the cell that is strongest at the peripheral regions where the cell is thinner relative to the center region so that a value of the index of refraction of the liquid crystal material changes across the cell from the center region towards the peripheral regions to change an effective focal length of the lens structure. In some embodiments the top surface of the cell has a first curvature Cand the bottom surface of the cell has a second curvature Cthat differs from the first curvature. 1. A lens structure comprising:a transparent cell containing a liquid crystal material, the cell being thicker in a center region thereof than at peripheral regions; andtransparent electrically conductive electrodes coupled with opposing top and bottom surfaces of the cell and configured to establish an electric field through the cell that is strongest at the peripheral regions where the cell is thinner relative to the center region so that a value of the index of refraction of the liquid crystal material changes across the cell from the center region towards the peripheral regions to change an effective focal length of the lens structure.2. The lens structure as in claim 1 , where the top surface of the cell has a first curvature Cand where the bottom surface of the cell has a second curvature Cthat differs from the first curvature.3. The lens structure as in claim 2 , where the lens structure is a first lens structure claim 2 , and further comprising at least one second lens structure disposed on the first lens structure claim 2 , where top and bottom surfaces of the cell of the second lens structure have the same or different curvatures as ...

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Номер записи: 83
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20180057016A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) when a driver receives a telecommunication message on a telecommunication device. An SDV on-board computer within the SDV detects that the SDV is currently being operated in manual mode by a human driver. The SDV on-board computer detects that a telecommunication device located within the SDV is receiving a telecommunication message. In response to detecting that the telecommunication device within the SDV is receiving the telecommunication message, the SDV on-board computer transfers control of the SDV to the SDV on-board computer in order to place the SDV in autonomous mode, where the SDV is in the autonomous mode when steering, braking, throttle control, and obstacle avoidance by the SDV are all controlled by the SDV on-board computer. 1. A method for controlling a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the method comprising:detecting, by an SDV on-board computer within the SDV, that the SDV is currently being operated in manual mode by a human driver;detecting, by the SDV on-board computer, that a telecommunication device located within the SDV is receiving a telecommunication message; andin response to detecting that the telecommunication device within the SDV is receiving the telecommunication message, transferring, by the SDV on-board computer, control of the SDV to the SDV on-board computer in order to place the SDV in autonomous mode, wherein the SDV is in the autonomous mode when steering, braking, throttle control, and obstacle avoidance by the SDV are all controlled by the SDV on-board computer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the SDV on-board computer, a response requirement of the telecommunication message, wherein an urgent response requirement requires a response to the telecommunication message within a first predefined amount of time after receipt of the telecommunication message, and ...

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Номер записи: 84
17-03-2022 дата публикации

PREDICTING TIRE IMBALANCE AND/OR WHEEL MISALIGNMENT

Номер: US20220082474A1
Автор: Cintas Celia, Gordon Michael S., Weldemariam Komminist
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An exemplary method includes vehicle-mounted sensors continuously detecting vehicle speed and vehicle tire and steering vibrations; a processor implementing a machine-learning program that continuously monitors signals from the vehicle-mounted sensors and compares detected vehicle tire and steering vibrations to upper bounds corresponding to detected vehicle speed; and the processor alerting a vehicle driver that wheel or tire service is required based on the detected vehicle tire and steering vibrations exceeding the upper bounds. An exemplary apparatus includes a vehicle; tires mounted to the vehicle; a speed sensor mounted to the vehicle; a vibration sensor mounted to the vehicle; and a processor connected in communication with the speed sensor and the vibration sensor. The processor is adapted to implement any of the method steps above. 1. A method comprising:vehicle-mounted sensors continuously detecting vehicle speed and vehicle tire and steering vibrations;a processor implementing a machine-learning program that continuously monitors signals from the vehicle-mounted sensors and compares detected vehicle tire and steering vibrations to upper bounds corresponding to detected vehicle speed; andthe processor alerting a vehicle driver that wheel or tire service is required based on the detected vehicle tire and steering vibrations exceeding the upper bounds.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the processor scheduling wheel or tire service for the vehicle driver.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the processor logging vehicle tire and steering vibration as functions of vehicle speed;the processor determining, from the logged functions, baseline values of vibration frequency and amplitude corresponding to each of a plurality of vehicle speeds; andthe processor determining, from the baseline values and the logged vibrations, upper bounds corresponding to each of the plurality of vehicle speeds.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: the ...

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Номер записи: 85
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ALERT SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20200062396A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., PICKOVER Clifford A., Vukovic Maja
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An unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial transportation of delivery items. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an attachment device to fasten and unfasten one or more delivery items to the unmanned aerial vehicle, a motor to aerially transport the one or more delivery items along a delivery route, a sensor mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle to detect at least one environmental variable during the delivery route, and an alert system to generate a status associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle along the delivery route to an observer when the environmental variable exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial transportation of delivery items , the unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:at least one sensor mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle to detect at least one environmental variable during the delivery route; andan alert system, including a risk analysis device, configured to generate a status associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle along the delivery route to at least one observer when the at least one environmental variable exceeds a predetermined threshold, wherein the status includes a risk level to the one or more delivery items.2. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the status is selected from the group consisting of one or more visual displays claim 1 , acoustic signals claim 1 , and electronic signals.3. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the alert system is selected from the group consisting of a display device claim 1 , a light display claim 1 , an illuminated color display claim 1 , a digital timer claim 1 , a clock claim 1 , a speaker device claim 1 , and a transceiver.4. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the status is further selected from the group consisting of temperatures traversed claim 1 , a level of turbulence traversed claim 1 , a percentage of delivery completion claim 1 , a total amount of travel time claim 1 , an estimated delivery time claim 1 , a value of the ...

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Номер записи: 86
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Automated Spatial Separation of Self-Driving Vehicles From Other Vehicles Based on Occupant Preferences

Номер: US20180065631A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product automatically provides spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway. One or more processors receive an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant of the SDV and determine an emotional state of the occupant(s) of the SDV. A vehicle detector on the SDV detects another vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV. The processor(s) determine the braking abilities of the SDV and issue spatial separation instructions to a control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spacing between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state of the occupant(s) in the SDV. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically providing spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway , the computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant in a self-driving vehicle (SDV);determining, by one or more processors, an emotional state of said at least one occupant in the SDV based on the emotional state descriptor;detecting, by a vehicle detector on the SDV, another vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV;determining, by one or more processors, braking abilities of the SDV; andissuing, by one or more processors, spatial separation instructions to a control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spatial separation between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state of said at least one occupant in the SDV and the braking abilities of the SDV.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, the emotional state descriptor for said at least one occupant in the SDV from an input device, wherein the input device receives the emotional state descriptor that is manually input by said at ...

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Номер записи: 87
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Automated Spatial Separation of Self-Driving Vehicles From Other Vehicles Based on Occupant Preferences

Номер: US20180065632A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product automatically provides spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway. One or more processors receive an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant of the SDV and determine an emotional state of the occupant(s) of the SDV. A vehicle detector on the SDV detects another vehicle and the size of the other vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV. A control mechanisms controller determines that a field of view for the occupants in the SDV is blocked by the size of the other vehicle. The processor(s) issue spatial separation instructions to the control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spacing between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the emotional state descriptor for the occupant(s) in the SDV and the field of view for the occupant(s) in the SDV that is blocked by the size of the other vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically providing spatial separation between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) operating in an autonomous mode and another vehicle on a roadway , the computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an emotional state descriptor for at least one occupant in a self-driving vehicle (SDV);determining, by one or more processors, an emotional state of said at least one occupant in the SDV based on the emotional state descriptor;detecting, by a vehicle detector on the SDV, another vehicle within a predefined proximity of the SDV;detecting, by the vehicle detector on the SDV, a size of the other vehicle;determining, by a control mechanisms controller, that a field of view for the occupants in the SDV is blocked by the size of the other vehicle;issuing, by one or more processors, spatial separation instructions to the control mechanisms controller on the SDV to adjust a spatial separation between the SDV and the other vehicle based on the ...

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Номер записи: 88
08-03-2018 дата публикации

DRONE-BASED MOSQUITO AMELIORATION BASED ON RISK ANALYSIS AND PATTERN CLASSIFIERS

Номер: US20180065748A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., Weisz Justin D.
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A method, system, and/or computer program product ameliorates mosquito populations. A flying drone is deployed over an area. Sensor readings that identify a presence of water in the area are received, and one or more processors determine a confidence level L that the water in the area is stagnant water. The flying drone is then directed to perform an amelioration action against the mosquito larvae based a value of the determined confidence level L. 1. A flying drone-based method of mosquito amelioration , the flying drone-based method comprising:deploying a flying drone over an area;receiving, by one or more processors, sensor readings that identify a presence of water in the area;determining, by one or processors, a confidence level L that the water in the area is stagnant water; anddirecting, by one or more processors, the flying drone to perform an amelioration action against potential mosquito larvae in the stagnant water based on a value of the determined confidence level L exceeding a predefined value.2. The flying drone-based method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by one or more processors, the confidence level L based on image classification of images of the water produced by the flying drone, wherein the image classification is performed by image pattern classifications performed by a deep neural network.3. The flying drone-based method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by one or more processors, a risk R of mosquito larvae being present in the stagnant water by matching past incidents of stagnant water to a presence of mosquito larvae as identified by a deep neural network.4. The flying drone-based method of claim 1 , wherein the amelioration action is from a group consisting of deploying an insecticide from the flying drone claim 1 , deploying an insect repellant from the flying drone claim 1 , deploying an insect trap from the flying drone claim 1 , deploying natural biologic mosquito enemies from the flying drone claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 89
11-03-2021 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE CAR WASH SERVICES FOR A VEHICLE BASED ON ANTICIPATED ROUTES OF TRAVEL

Номер: US20210070304A1
Автор: Bent Oliver, Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Weldemariam Komminist
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A method and system for predicting vehicle wash services for a human-driven or self-driven vehicle. The method determines anticipated routes of travel for the vehicle based on context of a user associated with the vehicle, implements machine learning neural network models for predicting the road conditions in the anticipated routes of travel, and, then, auto-suggests one or more candidate car wash locations and associated Time of Days (to wash the car) while optimizing a user value. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically scheduling a wash service for a vehicle comprising:receiving, at a processor, data pertaining to a context associated with use of a vehicle;determining, by said processor, based on said user context, anticipated routes of travel for the vehicle to arrive at destination locations associated with said context;computing, by the processor, for each of the anticipated routes of travel, based on received first data, a measure of a road dirtiness condition impacting an exterior cleanliness condition of said vehicle;computing, at the processor, based on received second data, a measure of a current external dirtiness condition of said vehicle;determining, by said processor, based on said road dirtiness condition measure of each said anticipated routes and said current exterior cleanliness condition of said vehicle, one or more candidate vehicle washing locations configured to externally clean said user vehicle and available times of day in a future time period with which said vehicle can be externally cleaned at a vehicle washing location; andautomatically scheduling, using said processor, a candidate car wash location of said one or more candidate car wash locations and an associated time optimally determined to clean said external vehicle in anticipation of traveling along said one or more of said anticipated routes of travel to one or more destination locations.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein said received first data ...

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Номер записи: 90
08-03-2018 дата публикации

SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE'S ACCESS TO A ROADWAY

Номер: US20180068558A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A processor-implemented method and/or computer program product selectively blocks a self-driving vehicle's access to a roadway. A vehicle interrogation hardware device receives an autonomous capability signal from an approaching self-driving vehicle. One or more processors compare the predefined roadway conditions to current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response to the predefined roadway conditions matching the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway within a predetermined range, the processor(s) determine whether the level of autonomous capability of the approaching self-driving vehicle is adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway. In response determining that the level of autonomous capability of the self-driving vehicle is not adequate to safely maneuver the approaching self-driving vehicle through the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway, an automatic barricade controlling device positions an automatic barricade to block the approaching self-driving vehicle from accessing the access-controlled roadway. 1. A processor-implemented method of selectively blocking a self-driving vehicle's access to a roadway , the processor-implemented method comprising:receiving, by a vehicle interrogation hardware device, an autonomous capability signal from an approaching self-driving vehicle, wherein the approaching self-driving vehicle is approaching an access-controlled roadway, and wherein the autonomous capability signal describes a level of autonomous capability of the approaching self-driving vehicle for maneuvering through predefined roadway conditions;comparing, by one or more processors, the predefined roadway conditions to current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway;in response to the predefined roadway conditions matching the current roadway conditions of the access-controlled roadway within ...

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Номер записи: 91
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Cognitive vacuum cleaner with learning and cohort classification

Номер: US20180070787A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., PICKOVER Clifford A., Vukovic Maja
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system and computer program product for modifying a cleaning routine of a mobile cleaner scans the surface to collect debris data, the debris data including an amount and location of debris on the surface. A profile of the surface is updated with the collected debris data. A profile of the surface is analyzed to identify a debris region on the surface, the debris region including an amount of debris differs from a high threshold. A cleaning routine of the mobile cleaner is modified based on the profile 1. A computer-implemented method for modifying a cleaning routine of a mobile cleaner , said method comprising:traversing a surface area via a mobile cleaner;scanning the surface area and collecting debris data including amounts and locations of debris on the surface area;analyzing collected debris data and identifying at least one location of the surface area as having an amount of debris that differs from a threshold; andmodifying the cleaning routine, in response to said analyzing and identifying.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an optical sensor and the debris data includes a type of debris on the surface area claim 1 , further comprising:analyzing the collected debris data to identify a type of debris at a location, and sending a message indicating the type of debris at the location.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a region of the surface area as commonly occupied during a time period; andmodifying the cleaning routine to avoid the region of the surface that is commonly occupied during the time period, in response to said identifying.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving information about an event at a region of the surface area during a time period;modifying the cleaning routine to avoid the region of the surface area associated with the event during the time period; andcleaning the region of the surface area a predetermined amount of time after the time ...

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Номер записи: 92
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Automatically providing explanations for actions taken by a self-driving vehicle

Номер: US20180072323A1
Автор: Clifford A. Pickover, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method causes a self-driving vehicle (SDV) to warn passengers of an upcoming maneuver, and to explain why the SDV will be making the upcoming maneuver. One or more processors receive sensor readings that describe a condition of a roadway upon which a self-driving vehicle (SDV) is traveling. The processor(s) predict, based on the sensor readings, a maneuver to be taken at a future time by the SDV on the roadway. The processor(s) also provide an explanation for the maneuver to an occupant of the SDV, where the explanation describes the maneuver, and where the explanation explains why the SDV will be taking the maneuver in the future.

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Номер записи: 93
15-03-2018 дата публикации

DRONE AND DRONE-BASED SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND MANAGING WASTE FOR IMPROVED SANITATION

Номер: US20180074496A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Pore Meenal, Weldemariam Komminist
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A type of a waste item is identified at a waste collection location using at least a drone-based system. The drone-based system characterizes one or more properties of the waste item. Based on the identified type and the one or more properties, the drone-based system performs a risk assessment based on human health of content of the waste item. One or more actions are taken by one or more drones of the drone-based system based on the risk assessment of the content of the waste item. 1. A method , comprising:identifying a type of a waste item at a waste collection location using at least a drone-based system;characterizing by the drone-based system one or more properties of the waste item; andbased on the identified type and the one or more properties, performing by the drone-based system a risk assessment based on human health of content of the waste item, and taking at least one action by one or more drones of the drone-based system based on the risk assessment of the content of the waste item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone-based system consists of only the one or more drones.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone-based system comprises the one or more drones and one or more servers.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising separating by the one or more drones the waste item from other waste items.5. The method of claim 1 , in which the waste item comprises one or more of the following: household trash claim 1 , commercial trash claim 1 , environmental waste claim 1 , contaminated waste claim 1 , recyclables claim 1 , and electronic waste.6. The method of claim 1 , in which identifying claim 1 , characterizing claim 1 , performing the risk assessment and taking at least one action are performed in response to receiving one or more signals at the drone-based system from one or more of the following: one or more sensors deployed at a waste collection location where the waste item resides; a human being via one or more of a phone call claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 94
07-03-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RECEPTIONIST FOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20190072927A1
Автор: Brew Kevin W., Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer implemented method, system and computer program product for a receptionist function in vehicles for communications management, such as phone call and texting management, includes determining driving context of a moving vehicle, estimating a risk factor related to the operation of the vehicle based on the driving context, receiving an incoming communication directed to a mobile communication device within the vehicle, analyzing the incoming communication to determine a communication factor representing an assessment of the incoming communication, and determining an electronic action in response to the incoming communication based on the driving context, the risk factor and the communication factor. 1. A computer implemented method for communications management in driving vehicles comprising:determining driving context of a moving vehicle;estimating a risk factor related to the operation of the vehicle based on the driving context;receiving an incoming communication directed to a mobile communication device within the vehicle;analyzing the incoming communication to determine a communication factor representing an assessment of the incoming communication; anddetermining an electronic action in response to the incoming communication based on the driving context, the risk factor and the communication factor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the communication factor comprises performing analytics on the incoming message claim 1 , the analytics being selected from the group consisting of speech recognition claim 1 , natural language processing and tone analysis.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the communication factor further comprises analyzing content of the incoming communication identified from the speech recognition and natural language processing analytics.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the communication factor further comprises determining the cognitive state of a sender of the incoming communication.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 95
15-03-2018 дата публикации

DRONE AND DRONE-BASED SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND MANAGING WASTE FOR IMPROVED SANITATION

Номер: US20180075417A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Pore Meenal, Weldemariam Komminist
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A type of a waste item is identified at a waste collection location using at least a drone-based system. The drone-based system characterizes one or more properties of the waste item. Based on the identified type and the one or more properties, the drone-based system performs a risk assessment based on human health of content of the waste item. One or more actions are taken by one or more drones of the drone-based system based on the risk assessment of the content of the waste item. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a drone-based system comprising:one or more drones;one or more memories and computer readable code;one or more processors, identifying a type of a waste item at a waste collection location using at least a drone-based system;', 'characterizing by the drone-based system one or more properties of the waste item; and', 'based on the identified type and the one or more properties, performing by the drone-based system a risk assessment based on human health of content of the waste item, and taking at least one action by the one or more drones of the drone-based system based on the risk assessment of the content of the waste item., 'the one or more processors, in response to execution of the computer readable code, cause the drone-based system to perform at least the following2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drone-based system consists of only the one or more drones and the one or more drones comprise the one or more memories and one or more processors.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drone-based system comprises the one or more drones and one or more servers claim 1 , and each of the drones and the one or more servers comprises one or more memories claim 1 , comprising computer readable code claim 1 , and one or more processors.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors claim 1 , in response to execution of the computer readable code claim 1 , cause the drone-based system to perform at least the following: separating by the ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Self-driving vehicle road safety flare deploying system

Номер: US20200074765A1
Автор: Clifford A. Pickover, James R. Kozloski, Michael S. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method deploys a remotely-maneuverable rolling platform from a faulty self-driving vehicle (SDV). The method detects a driving problem severity level for the faulty self-driving vehicle (SDV), where the driving problem severity level describes an amount of danger that is posed to other vehicles by the faulty SDV, and assesses environmental conditions at the location of the faulty SDV. The method determines an opportune position for deploying one or more road safety flares by the faulty SDV based on the environmental conditions at the location of the faulty SDV and the driving problem severity level, and then deploys a remotely-maneuverable rolling platform, from the faulty SDV to the opportune position, based on the amount of danger that is posed to the other vehicles by the faulty SDV, where the one or more road safety flares are coupled to the remotely-maneuverable rolling platform.

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Номер записи: 97
12-06-2014 дата публикации

PATTERNING TRANSITION METALS IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Номер: US20140159227A1
Автор: Cabral, Engelmann Sebastian U., Fletcher Benjamin L., Gordon Michael S., Joseph Eric A., JR. Cyril
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Fabricating conductive lines in an integrated circuit includes patterning a layer of a transition metal to form the conductive lines and depositing a protective cap on at least some of the one or more conductive lines. Alternatively, fabricating conductive lines in an integrated circuit includes patterning a layer of a transition metal to form the conductive lines, wherein the conductive lines have sub-eighty nanometer pitches, and depositing a protective cap on at least some of the conductive lines, wherein the protective cap has a thickness between approximately five and fifteen nanometers. Alternatively, fabricating conductive lines in an integrated circuit includes patterning a layer of a transition metal to form the conductive lines, wherein the conductive lines have sub-eighty nanometer line widths, and depositing a protective cap on at least some of the conductive lines, wherein the protective cap has a thickness between approximately five and fifteen nanometers. 1. A method for fabricating one or more conductive lines in an integrated circuit , the method comprising:patterning a layer of a transition metal to form the one or more conductive lines; anddepositing a protective cap on at least some of the one or more conductive lines.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protective cap is formed on a single side of each of the at least some of the one or more conductive lines.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protective cap encapsulates three sides of each of the at least some of the one or more conductive lines.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more conductive lines have sub-eighty nanometer line widths.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more conductive lines have sub-eighty nanometer pitches.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protective cap has a thickness between approximately five and fifteen nanometers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the depositing is performed using atomic layer deposition.8. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 98
12-06-2014 дата публикации

Patterning transition metals in integrated circuits

Номер: US20140159242A1
Автор: Benjamin L. Fletcher, Cyril Cabral, Jr., Eric A. Joseph, Michael S. Gordon, Sebastian U. Engelmann
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

An integrated circuit includes a plurality of semiconductor devices and a plurality of conductive lines connecting the semiconductor devices, wherein the conductive lines include a transition metal and a protective cap deposited on the transition metal. Alternatively, an integrated circuit includes a plurality of semiconductor devices and a plurality of conductive lines connecting the semiconductor devices and having sub-eighty nanometer pitches, wherein the conductive lines include a transition metal and a protective cap deposited on the transition metal, wherein the protective cap has a thickness between approximately five and fifteen nanometers. Alternatively, an integrated circuit includes a plurality of semiconductor devices and a plurality of conductive lines connecting the semiconductor devices and having sub-eighty nanometer line widths, wherein the conductive lines include a transition metal and a protective cap deposited on the transition metal, wherein the protective cap has a thickness between approximately five and fifteen nanometers.

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Номер записи: 99
26-03-2015 дата публикации

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH RADIOACTIVE SOURCE MATERIAL AND RADIATION DETECTION

Номер: US20150084776A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Rodbell Kenneth P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Radioactive integrated circuit (IC) devices with radioactive material embedded in the substrate of the IC itself, and including logic for “fingerprinting” (that is, determining characteristics that identify the source of the radioactive source material). Radioactive IC devices with embedded detector hardware that determine aspects of radioactivity such as total dose and/or ambient radiation. Radioactive IC devices that can determine an elapsed time based on radioactive decay rates. Radioactive smoke detector using man-made, relatively short half-life radioactive source material. 1. A method of identifying circuitry , the method comprising:providing a device including a circuitry hardware set and a radioactive source, with the radioactive source mechanically connected to the circuitry hardware set and with the radioactive source having a predetermined radioactivity fingerprint having a set of radioactivity fingerprint characteristics including at least a first radioactivity fingerprint characteristic;detecting at least some radioactivity fingerprint characteristic(s) based on radiation emitted by the radioactive source; andidentifying at least a first identification characteristic of the circuitry hardware set based, at least in part, upon the detected radioactivity fingerprint characteristic(s).2. The method of wherein the first identification characteristic is one of the following: authenticity of the circuitry claim 1 , manufacturing location of the circuitry claim 1 , manufacturing entity of the circuitry claim 1 , date of manufacture of the circuitry claim 1 , designated customer for the circuitry claim 1 , model/revision of the circuitry claim 1 , warranty policy associated with the circuitry claim 1 , a serial number which is unique on a per circuit basis claim 1 , port mapping for the circuitry claim 1 , identification of software claim 1 , hardware and/or firmware authorized to be used with the circuitry and/or intended geographic market for the circuitry.3. ...

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Номер записи: 100
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Providing live first aid response guidance using a machine learning based cognitive aid planner

Номер: US20210082554A1
Автор: Anup Kalia, Komminist Weldemariam, Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Techniques are described for providing live first aid response guidance using a machine learning based cognitive aid planner. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method is provided that comprises classifying, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a type of an injury endured by a patient. The method further comprises, employing, by the system, one or more machine learning models to estimate a risk level associated with the injury based on the type of the injury and a current context of the patient.

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Номер записи: 101
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Self-Driving Vehicle's Response to a Proximate Emergency Vehicle

Номер: US20180080779A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls self-driving vehicles (SDVs). An emergency message is transmitted to a receiver within a self-driving vehicle (SDV). The emergency message describes an emergency state of an emergency vehicle and an identified future route of the emergency vehicle, where the identified future route is a planned route to an emergency destination for the emergency vehicle that includes a first pathway. In response to the SDV receiving the emergency message, the SDV is redirected, via an auto-control hardware system on the SDV, to drive to a second pathway that does not conflict with the identified future route of the emergency vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for controlling self-driving vehicles (SDVs) , the computer-implemented method comprising:transmitting, to a receiver within a self-driving vehicle (SDV), an emergency message, wherein the emergency message describes an emergency state of an emergency vehicle and an identified future route of the emergency vehicle, wherein the identified future route is a planned route to an emergency destination for the emergency vehicle that includes a first pathway; andin response to the SDV receiving the emergency message, redirecting, via an auto-control hardware system on the SDV, the SDV to drive to a second pathway that does not conflict with the identified future route of the emergency vehicle.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the SDV is initially operating in manual mode in which the SDV is manually controlled by a driver of the SDV claim 1 , and wherein the computer-implemented method further comprises:in response to the receiver within the SDV receiving the emergency message, one or more processors automatically switching control of the SDV from the manual mode to an autonomous mode, wherein the autonomous mode directs the auto-control hardware system on the SDV to autonomously control movement of the SDV.3. The computer- ...

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Номер записи: 102
22-03-2018 дата публикации

CONFIGURING A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS PICKUP AND DELIVERY

Номер: US20180082343A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method configures and maneuvers a self-driving vehicle to deliver a charitable item. One or more processors receive a first message indicating that a donor has a charitable item available for pickup from a pickup location, and a second message indicating that a recipient at a delivery location has a need for the charitable item. The processor(s) match the charitable item to a self-driving vehicle (SDV) that is configurable to transport the charitable item from the pickup location to the delivery location. In response to a risk analysis concluding that a level of a need for the charitable item is greater than a risk to the charitable item and the SDV when transporting the charitable item to the delivery location, the processor(s) modify one or more physical components of the SDV in order to transport the charitable item from the pickup location to the delivery location. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, a first message indicating that a donor has a charitable item available for pickup from a pickup location;receiving, by one or more processors, a second message indicating that a recipient at a delivery location has a need for the charitable item;matching, by one or more processors, the charitable item to a self-driving vehicle (SDV) that is configurable to transport the charitable item from the pickup location to the delivery location;performing, by one or more processors, a risk analysis for transporting the charitable item from the pickup location to the delivery location, wherein the risk analysis compares a level of the need for the charitable item to a risk to the charitable item and the SDV when transporting the charitable item to the delivery location;in response to the risk analysis concluding that the level of the need for the charitable item is greater than the risk to the charitable item and the SDV when transporting the charitable item to the delivery location, modifying, by one or more processors, one or ...

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Номер записи: 103
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Reducing environmental radon

Номер: US20190080809A1
Автор: Charles L. Arvin, Michael S. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method is presented for collecting and removing radon from a confined area, a storage box or articles of clothing. The method includes collecting radon from the confined area or around a storage box via at least one collector, connecting each of a plurality of radon adsorbers to a corresponding power supply or power source such as a battery, capacitor, fuel cell, etc. diverting, via a plurality of valves, the collected radon or radon daughters through one or more of the plurality of radon adsorbers, and receiving, via a plurality of radon storage units, radon or radon daughters held by the plurality of radon adsorbers for a predetermined period of time.

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Номер записи: 104
14-03-2019 дата публикации

REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL RADON

Номер: US20190080810A1
Автор: Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A method is presented for collecting and removing radon from a confined area, a storage box or articles of clothing. The method includes collecting radon from the confined area or around a storage box via at least one collector, connecting each of a plurality of radon adsorbers to a corresponding power supply or power source such as a battery, capacitor, fuel cell, etc. diverting, via a plurality of valves, the collected radon or radon daughters through one or more of the plurality of radon adsorbers, and receiving, via a plurality of radon storage units, radon or radon daughters held by the plurality of radon adsorbers for a predetermined period of time. 1. A method for collecting and removing radon and radon daughters from a confined area , the method comprising:incorporating a plurality of radon adsorbers within a structure of the confined area;negatively biasing the plurality of radon adsorbers within the structure by a metal fiber coating applied thereon; andattracting the radon daughters on surfaces of the plurality of radon adsorbers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the structure is a building.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the negative bias is maintained for a predetermined period of time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the negative bias is maintained for months or years.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal fiber coating includes a steel core or other suitable mesh surrounded by a material such as nickel-iron (NiFe) alloy or any other suitable materials such that a fermi level of the materials are lower than that of a core material so that a surface of the coating has a negative charge.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the material(s) has a thickness between about 5 nm and about 100 nm. The present invention relates generally to a system and method for removing radon from the environment.Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive noble gas. It has long been recognized that exposure to radon gas (and radon gas “daughters” that occur as a ...

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Номер записи: 105
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20170088145A1
Автор: Ashish Kundu, Clifford A. Pickover, James R. Kozloski, Michael S. Gordon, Peter K. Malkin
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors compare a control processor competence level of the on-board SDV control processor that autonomously controls the SDV to a human driver competence level of a human driver in controlling the SDV while the SDV experiences the current operational anomaly. One or more processors then selectively assign control of the SDV to the on-board SDV control processor or to the human driver while the SDV experiences the current operational anomaly based on which of the control processor competence level and the human driver competence level is relatively higher to the other.

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Номер записи: 106
01-04-2021 дата публикации

PREVENTING PHOTO IMAGE RELATED RISKS

Номер: US20210099571A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., WAMBUGU ISAAC WAWERU, Weldemariam Komminist
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An image file is to be posted on a social media web site is automatically detected, the image file containing at least an image of a first individual with a background image depicting a location determined to be unsafe. A risk level associated with the location is determined. Based on the risk level, an action is automatically activated, which prevents at least a second individual from taking a photograph of the second individual at the location. 1. A system comprising:a hardware processor;a memory device coupled with the hardware processor; detect automatically that an image file is to be posted on a social media web site, the image file containing at least an image of a first individual with a background image depicting a location determined to be unsafe;', "determine a risk level associated with the location in the image file containing the image of the first individual with the location's background;", 'based on the risk level, automatically activate an action that prevents at least a second individual from taking a photograph of the second individual at the location., 'the hardware processor configured to at least2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action includes at least preventing the image file to be shared on the social media web site.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action includes removing the image file posted on the social media web site.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to determine the risk level associated with the location based on at least one of satellite imagery claim 1 , crowd sourced data claim 1 , and social media posts associated with the location.5. The system of claim 1 , the hardware is further configured to predict that the second individual is traveling to the location and likely to take a self-photograph at the location.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to claim 5 , based on the prediction that the second individual is traveling to the ...

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Номер записи: 107
12-04-2018 дата публикации

Controlling Driving Modes of Self-Driving Vehicles

Номер: US20180099669A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method controls an operational mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more physical detectors detect an erratically driven vehicle (EDV) that is being operated in an unsafe manner within a predetermined distance of an SDV that is initially being operated in an evasive autonomous mode. One or more processors retrieve traffic pattern data for other SDVs, and examine the traffic pattern data to 1) determine a first traffic flow of the other SDVs while operating in the evasive autonomous mode, and 2) determine a second traffic flow of the other SDVs while operating in a manual mode. In response to determining that the first traffic flow has a higher accident rate than the second traffic flow, an operational mode device changes the operational mode of the SDV from the evasive autonomous mode to the manual mode. 1. A method for controlling an operational mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the method comprising:detecting, by one or more physical detectors, an erratically driven vehicle (EDV) that is being operated in an unsafe manner within a predetermined distance of an SDV, wherein the SDV is initially being operated in an evasive autonomous mode;retrieving, by one or more processors, traffic pattern data for other SDVs;examining, by one or more processors, the traffic pattern data to determine a first traffic flow of the other SDVs while operating in the evasive autonomous mode;examining, by one or more processors, the traffic pattern data to determine a second traffic flow of the other SDVs while operating in a manual mode; andin response to determining that the first traffic flow has a higher accident rate than the second traffic flow, changing, by an operational mode device, the operational mode of the SDV from the evasive autonomous mode to the manual mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by a transceiver on the SDV, an alert to other SDVs describing the EDV.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by a ...

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Номер записи: 108
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Liquid Crystal Lens With Variable Focal Length

Номер: US20180107090A1
Автор: John U. Knickerbocker, Michael S. Gordon, Minhua Lu, Robert Polastre
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A lens structure includes a transparent cell containing a liquid crystal material. The cell is thicker in a center region thereof than at peripheral regions. The structure further includes transparent electrically conductive electrodes coupled with opposing top and bottom surfaces of the cell and configured to establish an electric field through the cell that is strongest at the peripheral regions where the cell is thinner relative to the center region so that a value of the index of refraction of the liquid crystal material changes across the cell from the center region towards the peripheral regions to change an effective focal length of the lens structure. In some embodiments the top surface of the cell has a first curvature C 1 and the bottom surface of the cell has a second curvature C 2 that differs from the first curvature.

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Номер записи: 109
11-04-2019 дата публикации

Cognitive electrical power outlet device

Номер: US20190107817A1
Автор: Maja Vukovic, Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

In an electrical power outlet device, a processor and a memory are configured to execute an application within the outlet device, which computes a pattern of usage of the outlet device. A set of sensors in the outlet device includes a first sensor that is usable to detect an event in an environment in which the outlet device is supplying power. The environment includes elements that are not participating in an electrical circuit that receives power from the outlet device and the event is usable by the application to alter the pattern of usage. An autonomous modification of an operation of the outlet device is performed in response to the pattern of usage, the event, or both. The operation changes a power supplying state of the outlet device without using an external switching apparatus or an external logic implemented outside the outlet device.

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Номер записи: 110
20-04-2017 дата публикации

SENSORS INCLUDING COMPLEMENTARY LATERAL BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS

Номер: US20170110492A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Ning Tak H., Rodbell Kenneth P., Yau Jeng-Bang
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An integrated radiation sensor for detecting the presence of an environmental material and/or condition includes a sensing structure and first and second lateral bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) having opposite polarities. The first lateral BJT has a base that is electrically coupled to the sensing structure and is configured to generate an output signal indicative of a change in stored charge in the sensing structure. The second lateral BJT is configured to amplify the output signal of the first bipolar junction transistor. The first and second lateral BJTs, the sensing structure, and the substrate on which they are formed comprise a monolithic structure. 1. An integrated radiation sensor , comprising:a sensing structure;a first lateral bipolar junction transistor having a base that is electrically coupled to the sensing structure, the first lateral bipolar junction transistor being configured to generate an output signal indicative of a change in stored charge in the sensing structure resulting from a presence of an environmental property;a second lateral bipolar junction transistor adjacent and electrically connected to the first lateral bipolar junction transistor, the second lateral bipolar junction transistor being configured to amplify the output signal of the first lateral bipolar junction transistor, the first lateral bipolar junction transistor and the second lateral bipolar junction transistor having opposite polarities, anda substrate, wherein the first lateral bipolar junction transistor, the second lateral bipolar junction transistor and the substrate form a monolithic structure.2. The integrated radiation sensor of claim 1 , wherein the sensing structure comprises an electrically insulating layer positioned on and electrically contacting a base of said first lateral bipolar junction transistor.3. The integrated radiation sensor of claim 2 , wherein at least one of said first and second lateral bipolar junction transistors comprises an inverted ...

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Номер записи: 111
24-07-2014 дата публикации

LOW ALPHA PARTICLE EMISSION ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE COATING

Номер: US20140203427A1
Автор: Gaynes Michael A., Gordon Michael S., Lewandowski Eric P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An electrically conductive paste providing low alpha particle emission is provided. A resin and conductive particles are mixed, and a curing agent is added. A solvent is subsequently added. The electrically conductive paste including a resin compound is formed by mixing the mixture in a high shear mixer. The electrically conductive paste can be applied to a surface of an article to form a coating, or can be molded into an article. The solvent is evaporated, and the electrically conductive paste is cured to provide a graphite-containing resin compound. The graphite-containing resin compound is electrically conductive, and provides low alpha particle emission at a level suitable for a low alpha particle emissivity coating. 1. A method of forming an electrically conductive material portion having an alpha particle emissivity less than 2α particles/khr-cmcomprising:forming a first mixture of a resin and a suspension of conductive particles comprising a conductive material in a solution;forming a second mixture by adding a curing agent to said first mixture;forming an electrically conductive paste by adding a solvent to second mixture;forming an electrically conductive paste-containing structure in a form of a coating or a mold of said electrically conductive paste; andforming a conductive-particle-containing resin compound by evaporating said solvent from said electrically conductive paste-containing structure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing said electrically conductive paste-containing structure to enhance cross-linking within said electrically conductive paste-containing structure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said curing of said electrically conductive paste-containing structure is performed at a temperature in a range from 0 degree Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said curing of said electrically conductive paste-containing structure is performed at a temperature greater than 60 degrees Celsius.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 112
05-05-2016 дата публикации

COGNITIVE ALERTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160125726A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Malkin Peter Kenneth, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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One aspect of the present invention provides an alerting device for sending an alert message. The method includes: determining at least one cognitive needs of one or more message recipients in the area; selecting an alert message that meets the needs of one or more message recipients in the area; and sending the alert message to one or more message recipients in the area. 1. An alerting device for sending an alert message , the method comprising:determining at least one cognitive need of one or more message recipients in an area;selecting an alert message that meets the at least one cognitive need of one or more message recipients in the area; andsending the alert message to one or more message recipients in the area.2. The method of further comprising monitoring the responsiveness of one or more message recipients in the area to the alerting message.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein based on the responsiveness of the message recipients in the area selecting a different alert message is sent to the one or more message recipients in the area.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining at least one cognitive need of the one or more of message recipients is based on a cognitive assessment of the one or more message recipients.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein conducting a cognitive assessment of the one or more message recipients includes at least one of: video analysis claim 4 , sound monitoring claim 4 , and/or motion detection.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alerting device determines at least one cognitive need of the one or more message recipients in the area periodically.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a remote device is connected to the alerting device claim 1 , wherein the remote device communicates the cognitive needs of the one or more message recipients to the alerting device.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting an alert message that meets at least one cognitive need of one or more message recipients includes comprises selecting from ...

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Номер записи: 113
24-07-2014 дата публикации

LOW ALPHA PARTICLE EMISSION ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE COATING

Номер: US20140205780A1
Автор: Gaynes Michael A., Gordon Michael S., Lewandowski Eric P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An electrically conductive paste providing low alpha particle emission is provided. A resin and conductive particles are mixed, and a curing agent is added. A solvent is subsequently added. The electrically conductive paste including a resin compound is formed by mixing the mixture in a high shear mixer. The electrically conductive paste can be applied to a surface of an article to form a coating, or can be molded into an article. The solvent is evaporated, and the electrically conductive paste is cured to provide a graphite-containing resin compound. The graphite-containing resin compound is electrically conductive, and provides low alpha particle emission at a level suitable for a low alpha particle emissivity coating. 1. An article of manufacture comprising an electrically conductive material , wherein said electrically conductive material comprises a cross-linked polymer of a resin in which conductive particles are embedded therein and having an alpha particle emissivity less than 2 α particles/khr-cm.2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein a predominant portion of said conductive particles has a maximum lateral dimension in a range from less than 1 micrometer to 100 micrometers.3. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein a volume percentage of conductive particles with respect to a total volume of said resin and said conductive particles is in a range from 0.1% to 40%.4. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein a purity of conductive particles in said conductive particles is greater than 99% in atomic percentage.5. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , further comprising a semiconductor substrate or a semiconductor chip claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive material is present as a surface coating on said semiconductor substrate or said semiconductor chip.6. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , further comprising a sample tray in an alpha particle counter claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive material is present ...

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Номер записи: 114
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Autonomous mobile attenuator system

Номер: US20200115863A1
Автор: Ashish Kundu, Clifford A. Pickover, James R. Kozloski, Michael S. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an autonomous mobile attenuator system for mitigating vehicular collisions. The system includes one or more mobile attenuators that receive data indicating a need for deployment from one or more sensors. The one or more mobile attenuators perform a collision risk assessment on the received data to determine a probability of a potential vehicle collision. The one or more mobile attenuators determine the probability of the potential vehicle collision exceeds a predetermined risk threshold value. The one or more mobile attenuators determine a predicted location for the potential vehicle collision. The one or more mobile attenuators proceed to the predicted location to mitigate the potential vehicle collision.

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Номер записи: 115
25-04-2019 дата публикации

PUBLIC DEACTIVATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20190121355A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Using an imaging device of a user device associated with a public user, an image of an autonomous vehicle (AV) operating in an area is captured. The public user associated with the user device is other than an occupant or controller of the AV. Image processing of the image is performed to extract a set of visual characteristics of the AV. A visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics is insufficient to uniquely identify the AV. From a set of AVs a subset of candidate AVs is selected where each candidate AV in the subset of candidate AVs matches within a tolerance at least one visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics, the subset of candidate AVs including the AV. A stop command is sent to the AV, causing the AV to execute a stopping operation resulting in a change in a velocity of the AV. 1. A method comprising:capturing using an imaging capability of a user device associated with a public user, an image of an autonomous vehicle (AV) operating in an area, wherein the public user associated with the user device is other than an occupant or controller of the AV and the user device is disassociated from the AV;performing image processing of the image of the AV to extract a set of visual characteristics of the AV, wherein a visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics is insufficient to uniquely identify the AV;selecting from a set of AVs a subset of candidate AVs, wherein each candidate AV in the subset of candidate AVs matches within a tolerance at least one visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics, the subset of candidate AVs including the AV;sending a stop command to the AV, the sending causing the AV to execute a stopping operation resulting in a decrease in a speed of the AV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:authorizing the user device to transmit the stop command to the AV, wherein the authorizing is specifically for the user device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 116
25-04-2019 дата публикации

REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL RADON

Номер: US20190122778A1
Автор: Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A method is presented for collecting and removing radon from a confined area, a storage box or articles of clothing. The method includes collecting radon from the confined area or around a storage box via at least one collector, connecting each of a plurality of radon adsorbers to a corresponding power supply or power source such as a battery, capacitor, fuel cell, etc. diverting, via a plurality of valves, the collected radon or radon daughters through one or more of the plurality of radon adsorbers, and receiving, via a plurality of radon storage units, radon or radon daughters held by the plurality of radon adsorbers for a predetermined period of time. 1. A wearable article for repelling radon , the wearable article comprising:an inner protective layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface configured to contact a user; andan outer protective layer configured to contact at least a portion of the outer surface of the inner protective layer;wherein the outer protective layer repels radon.2. The wearable article of claim 1 , wherein the outer protective layer is one or more materials capable of conducting current mesh layers claim 1 , such as claim 1 , but not limited to metals claim 1 , semiconductors claim 1 , and conductive oxides.3. The wearable article of claim 2 , wherein the one or more metal mesh layers create a positive charge on an outer surface of the outer protective layer.4. The wearable article of claim 3 , wherein the one or more metal mesh layers are constructed by cladding a metal so that a core metal pulls electrons to create the positive charge on the outer surface of the outer protective layer.5. The wearable article of claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is clothing.6. The wearable article of claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is equipment or gear.7. A wearable article for repelling radon claim 1 , the wearable article comprising:an inner protective layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner ...

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Номер записи: 117
03-06-2021 дата публикации

CONTROLLING DRIVING MODES OF SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES

Номер: US20210163034A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product controls a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV). One or more processors compare a control processor competence level of an on-board SDV control processor in controlling the SDV to a human driver competence level of a human driver in controlling the SDV while the SDV encounters a current roadway condition which is a result of current weather conditions of the roadway on which the SDV is currently traveling. One or more processors then selectively assign control of the SDV to the SDV control processor or to the human driver while the SDV encounters the current roadway condition based on which of the control processor competence level and the human driver competence level is relatively higher to one another. 1. A computer program product for controlling a driving mode of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) , the computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having program code embodied therewith , the program code readable and executable by a processor to perform a method comprising:receiving as inputs from one or more sensors information forming an operational state of a self-driving vehicle (SDV), wherein the SDV is operable to provide autonomous control of driver controls comprising: engine throttle, steering mechanism, braking system, and navigation;determining, by one or more processors, the operational state of the self-driving vehicle (SDV);determining by one or more of said processors a vehicle fault;determining a corrective action associated with said vehicle fault using a fault-remediation table;the SDV implementing the corrective action; andissuing an alert indicating the corrective action.2. The computer program product of wherein the corrective action is to reroute the SDV to a location to address the fault.3. The computer program product of wherein the corrective action is to transfer driver controls to manual control and the alert indicates ...

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Номер записи: 118
19-05-2016 дата публикации

CONTROLLING FRAGMENTATION OF CHEMICALLY STRENGTHENED GLASS

Номер: US20160137548A1
Автор: Cabral, Doany Fuad E., Fritz Gregory M., Gordon Michael S., Huang Qiang, JR. Cyril, Lewandowski Eric P., Liu Xiao Hu, Rodbell Kenneth P., Shaw Thomas M.
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A method of manufacturing a glass substrate to control the fragmentation characteristics by etching and filling trenches in the glass substrate is disclosed. An etching pattern may be determined. The etching pattern may outline where trenches will be etched into a surface of the glass substrate. The etching pattern may be configured so that the glass substrate, when fractured, has a smaller fragmentation size than chemically strengthened glass that has not been etched. A mask may be created in accordance with the etching pattern, and the mask may be applied to a surface of the glass substrate. The surface of the glass substrate may then be etched to create trenches. A filler material may be deposited into the trenches. 1. A method of manufacturing a glass substrate to control fragmentation characteristics of the glass substrate , the method comprising:determining an etching pattern, the etching pattern being configured to control a fragmentation size of a glass substrate by modifying a stress field within the glass substrate to create an inhomogeneous stress field;masking a first surface of the glass substrate according to the etching pattern, the glass substrate being chemically strengthened glass, the glass substrate having an exterior region and an interior region, wherein the exterior region has residual compressive stresses and the interior region has residual tensile stresses;etching an unmasked portion of the first surface to produce a plurality of trenches in the first surface; andfilling the plurality of trenches with a filler material to generate the inhomogeneous stress field in the glass substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler material is a metal claim 1 , the metal having a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the thermal expansion coefficient of the glass substrate and a Young's modulus that is greater than the Young's modulus of the glass substrate claim 1 , and wherein the filling the plurality of trenches comprises:depositing ...

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Номер записи: 119
03-06-2021 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE VIRTUAL RECONSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20210166483A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Rakshit Sarbajit K., Weldemariam Komminist
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Embodiments of the present invention describe predictively reconstructing a physical event using augmented reality. Embodiments describe, identifying relative states of objects located in a physical event area by using video analysis to analyze collected video feeds from the physical event area before and after a physical event involving at least one of the objects, creating a knowledge corpus including the video analysis and the collected video feeds associated with the physical event and historical information, and capturing data, by a computing device, of the physical event area. Additionally, embodiments describe identifying possible precursor events based on the captured data and the knowledge corpus, and generating a virtual reconstruction of the physical event using the possible precursor events, displaying, by the computing device, the generated virtual reconstruction of the predicted physical event, wherein the displayed virtual reconstruction of the predicted physical event overlays an image of the physical event area. 1. A computer-implemented method for predictively reconstructing a physical event using augmented reality , the computer-implemented method comprising:identifying relative states of objects located in a physical event area by using video analysis to analyze collected video feeds from the physical event area before and after a physical event involving at least one of the objects;creating a knowledge corpus including the video analysis and the collected video feeds associated with the physical event and historical information from previous physical events to correlate how relative positions of objects in the physical event area changed due to the physical event, types of physical events associated with post-events, and duration of the physical event that resulted in the post-events;capturing data, by a computing device, of the physical event area;identifying possible precursor events based on the captured data and the knowledge corpus; ...

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Номер записи: 120
30-04-2020 дата публикации

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTROL PROVISIONING BASED ON A TRUSTED NETWORK

Номер: US20200134095A1
Автор: Diriye Abdigani, Gordon Michael S., Kwatra Shikhar, Markus Serfaty Isaac, Weldemariam Komminist
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A social media control method, system, and computer program product, include detecting a contextual meaning of a content of a third-party post on a user's social media account, classifying the content into user-defined categories based on an overlap between the contextual meaning and the user-defined categories, identifying an undesired piece of information from the content, identifying a trusted online friend within a social media circle of the user, and providing a one-time access control to the identified trusted online friend to rectify the undesired content in the third-party post. 1. A computer-implemented social media control method , the method comprising:detecting a contextual meaning of a content of a third-party post on a user's social media account;classifying the content into user-defined categories based on an overlap between the contextual meaning and the user-defined categories;identifying an undesired piece of information from the content;identifying a trusted online friend within a social media circle of the user; andproviding a one-time access control to the identified trusted online friend to rectify the undesired content in the third-party post.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising prompting a graphical user interface (GUI) to open on a device of the trusted online friend that includes the one-time access control to rectify the undesired content.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying identifies the undesired piece of information based on patterns of previous posts and comments posted by friends of the user along with a semantic understanding of the responses to the posted content and the associated metadata tagging based on an understanding of the user's activities stored in a database.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the trusted online friend comprises identifying a type of a friend as the trusted online friend based on an analysis and a ...

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Номер записи: 121
09-05-2019 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL TEST ALTERATION

Номер: US20190139431A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., PICKOVER Clifford A., Weldemariam Komminist
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A method, computer system, and computer program product. Contextual data associated with a test administration is received. A likelihood of an incident of a cheating event by a test-taker is determined based on a predefined criterion that is met by the received contextual data. A test alteration is generated based on testing data and tested subject matter data related to a test administered to the test-taker during the test administration in accordance with the determined likelihood of the incident of the cheating event. The test administered to the test-taker is updated based on the generated test alteration. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving contextual data associated with a test administration;determining a likelihood of an incident of a cheating event by a test-taker based on a predefined criterion that is met by the received contextual data;generating a test alteration based on testing data and tested subject matter data related to a test administered to the test-taker during the test administration, wherein the test alteration is generated in accordance with the determined likelihood of the incident of the cheating event; andupdating the test administered to the test-taker based on the generated test alteration.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a fairness value with respect to the generated test alteration; andadjusting the generated test alteration based on predetermined threshold values that are met by the determined fairness value.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein:the contextual data comprises data generated by a camera with respect to the test-taker; anddetermining the likelihood of the incident of the cheating event comprises identifying patterns of behavior indicative of an attempt to cheat by the test-taker based on the data generated by the camera that meets the predefined criterion.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein:the contextual data further ...

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Номер записи: 122
16-05-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT OF AUTONOMOUS DEVICES PERFORMING LOCALIZED ENVIRONMENT ALTERING ACTIONS

Номер: US20190141879A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., PICKOVER Clifford A., Vukovic Maja
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Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, computer program product, and a computer system for automated deployment of autonomous devices performing localized environment altering actions. A processor detects a set of weather conditions for a region, wherein the set of weather conditions includes at least temperature. A processor predicts whether the temperature will influence bodily functions of at least one organism of a plurality of organisms in the region. A processor dispatches one or more autonomous devices in response to predicting that the temperature will influence the bodily functions of the at least one organism of the plurality of organisms in the region. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by one or more processors, a set of weather conditions for a region, wherein the set of weather conditions includes at least temperature;predicting, by the one or more processors, whether the temperature will influence bodily functions of at least one organism of a plurality of organisms in the region; anddispatching, by the one or more processors, one or more autonomous devices in response to predicting that the temperature will influence the bodily functions of the at least one organism of the plurality of organisms in the region.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the one or more processors, information regarding a first location of the at least one organism of the plurality of organisms in the region; andrecommending, by the one or more processors, the one or more autonomous devices to perform at least one localized environment altering action to a first organism of the plurality of organisms in the region using at least one temperature altering element.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:identifying, by the one or more processors, a first type of weather temperatures and precipitation from the set of weather conditions, wherein the first type of weather temperatures cause hyperthermia and frostbite; anddetermining, by ...

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Номер записи: 123
31-05-2018 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF ALPHA EMITTING SPECIES FROM PLATING BATHS

Номер: US20180148856A1
Автор: Arvin Charles L., Gordon Michael S.
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A plating product fabrication method includes forming a first concentrate. The concentrate includes a Tin (Sn) species and a trace amount of Polonium (Po) species. The plating product fabrication method also includes creating a circuit between a filtering anode and a filtering cathode and reducing the Po species from the concentrate by plating Po upon the filtering cathode. In this manner, a purified Sn concentrate is formed. The purified Sn concentrate may be utilized to plate Sn upon a plating cathode. The purified Sn concentrate may be utilized to form purified Sn. 1. A plating product fabrication method comprising:forming a first concentrate, the concentrate comprising a Tin (Sn) species and a trace amount of a Polonium (Po) species;creating a circuit between a filtering anode and a filtering cathode; andreducing the Po species from the concentrate by plating the Po species upon the filtering cathode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a pulse and reverse pulse current is passed through the circuit to plate the Po species upon the filtering cathode.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein reducing the Po species from the concentrate by plating the Po species upon the filtering cathode comprises forming a first purified concentrate comprising the Sn species and a reduced amount of the Po species relative to the first concentrate.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:subsequently plating the Sn species of the first purified concentrate upon a plating cathode.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:testing an alpha particle emission rate of the Sn species plated upon the plating cathode from the first purified concentrate (plated Sn species).6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:if the alpha particle emission rate exceeds a predetermined maximum threshold, forming a second concentrate comprising the plated Sn species.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein plating the Po species upon the filtering cathode comprises forming a purified Sn upon the filtering ...

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Номер записи: 124
07-05-2020 дата публикации

ALTERATIONS IN SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE BEHAVIOR BASED ON PASSENGER TIME NEEDS AND CALENDAR

Номер: US20200142407A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Method, system, and computer product for operating a self-driving vehicle (SDV). The SDV receives information from a calendar entry of a passenger's schedule about an event at a destination location to which the SDV is to drive the passenger to. The SDV sensors detect one or more behaviors or cognitive states of the passenger while in the vehicle. The SDV determines an optimal arrival time at the destination location based on the user's schedule information and the user's behavior or cognitive state; and further alters the driving speed or route taken by the SDV based on the determined optimal arrival time and an estimated travel time. The reshaping of the SDV driving characteristics is based on calendar information received including: an event meeting time, event topic, attendees, event importance. A detected passenger behavior can include talking on a phone, reading, or being in a tired, sleeping, agitated or nervous state. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating a self-driving vehicle (SDV) comprising:receiving, at a processor of a computer system at said SDV, information from a calendar entry of a passenger's schedule;detecting, using one or more sensors, one or more behaviors of said passenger in said SDV;estimating, using the processor, a travel time for said SDV and passenger to arrive at a destination location associated with said calendar information;determining, using the processor, an optimal arrival time to a destination location based on the user's schedule information and the user's behavior; andaltering, using the processor, a driving characteristic of the SDV based on the determined optimal arrival time and the estimated travel time.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the passenger's calendar entry information comprises at least one of an event time claim 1 , an event topic claim 1 , an event attendee claim 1 , a degree of importance of an event.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 125
23-05-2019 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL AND DIFFERENTIATED AUGMENTED-REALITY WORLDS

Номер: US20190151757A1
Автор: Brew Kevin W., Gordon Michael S., Gordon Ryan T., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A cohort associated with a user is identified. A virtual object is generated according to the cohort. An augmented reality setting of a location is generated in relation to the user. A context of the location is determined. The virtual object is modified in the augmented reality setting according to the context and the cohort. 1. A system for creating differentiated augmented reality settings comprising:a memory; and identifying a cohort associated with a user;', 'generating a virtual object according to the cohort;', 'generating an augmented reality setting of a location in relation to the user;', 'determining a context of the location; and', 'modifying the virtual object in the augmented reality setting according to the context and the cohort., 'a processor in communication with the memory, wherein the computer system is configured to perform a method, the method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cohort is one of a group consisting of a social network claim 1 , a user characteristic claim 1 , and a group determined according to geographic proximity.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the user characteristic describes a cognitive or physical challenge faced by the user.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the virtual object is one of a group consisting of a game character claim 2 , a game target object claim 2 , a virtual device claim 2 , a virtual opponent claim 2 , and a virtual collaborator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the context is one of a group consisting of a location elevation claim 1 , a location altitude claim 1 , weather associated with the location claim 1 , a terrain characteristic claim 1 , a current time of day claim 1 , and a level of illumination.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising an infrared sensor claim 5 , wherein the infrared sensor provides additional context information of the location when the level of illumination falls below a predetermined threshold.7. The system of claim 5 , further comprising a global ...

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Номер записи: 126
23-05-2019 дата публикации

DETECTING PERSONAL DANGER USING A DEEP LEARNING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190156191A1
Автор: Cordes Steven A., Gordon Michael S., Hinds Nigel, Vukovic Maja
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A mobile electronic device such as a smartphone is used in conjunction with a deep learning system to detect and respond to personal danger. The deep learning system monitors current information (such as location, audio, biometrics, etc.) from the smartphone and generates a risk score by comparing the information to a routine profile for the user. If the risk score exceeds a predetermined threshold, an alert is sent to the smartphone which presents an alert screen to the user. The alert screen allows the user to cancel the alert (and notify the deep learning system) or confirm the alert (and immediately transmit an emergency message). Multiple emergency contacts can be designated, e.g., one for a low-level risk, another for an intermediate-level risk, and another for a high-level risk, and the emergency message can be sent to a selected contact depending upon the severity of the risk score. 1. A method of detecting personal danger comprising:receiving a request from a user to monitor the user's safety using a mobile electronic device of the user, by executing first instructions in a computer system;receiving a routine profile specifically associated with the user wherein the routine profile is based on past environmental information previously provided by the user at different times according to a routine of the user, by executing second instructions in the computer system;receiving current environmental information from the mobile electronic device, by executing third instructions in the computer system;using a deep learning system to generate a current risk score by comparing the current environmental information to the routine profile wherein a low risk score is indicative of relative safety and a high risk score is indicative of relative danger, by executing fourth instructions in the computer system; anddetermining that the current risk score exceeds a predetermined risk threshold value, by executing fifth instructions in the computer system.2. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 127
23-05-2019 дата публикации

RESPONDING TO PERSONAL DANGER USING A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190156655A1
Автор: Cordes Steven A., Gordon Michael S., Hinds Nigel, Vukovic Maja
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A mobile electronic device such as a smartphone is used in conjunction with a deep learning system to detect and respond to personal danger. The deep learning system monitors current information (such as location, audio, biometrics, etc.) from the smartphone and generates a risk score by comparing the information to a routine profile for the user. If the risk score exceeds a predetermined threshold, an alert is sent to the smartphone which presents an alert screen to the user. The alert screen allows the user to cancel the alert (and notify the deep learning system) or confirm the alert (and immediately transmit an emergency message). Multiple emergency contacts can be designated, e.g., one for a low-level risk, another for an intermediate-level risk, and another for a high-level risk, and the emergency message can be sent to a selected contact depending upon the severity of the risk score. 1. A method of responding to personal danger using a mobile electronic device comprising:receiving at the mobile electronic device a designation of at least one emergency contact for a user of the mobile electronic device;transmitting current environmental information from the mobile electronic device to a deep learning system having a routine profile of the user;receiving at the mobile electronic device a risk alert from the deep learning system indicative of personal danger based on the current environmental information as compared to the routine profile; andin response to said receiving of the risk alert, generating an alert screen on a display of the mobile electronic device wherein the alert screen includes an alarm input object and a safe input object, the alarm input object allowing the user to immediately transmit an emergency message to the emergency contact, and the safe input object allowing the user to cancel the risk alert.2. The method of wherein the alert screen further includes a warning indicating the emergency message is to be transmitted to the emergency ...

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Номер записи: 128
21-05-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL FOR REDUCING ROAD WEAR

Номер: US20200156647A1
Автор: Brew Kevin W., Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method steers a self-driving vehicle (SDV) onto a particular tire path on a roadway based on what type of tires are on the SDV. The method determines a pattern of tire path usage by vehicles on a roadway, and a type of tire upon which the SDV is riding. The method then directs an on-board computer on the SDV to drive the SDV on at least one specific tire path on the roadway based on the pattern of tire path usage by the vehicles on the roadway and the type of tire upon which the SDV is riding. 1. A method comprising:determining a pattern of tire path usage by vehicles on a roadway;determining a type of tire upon which a self-driving vehicle (SDV) is riding; anddirecting an on-board computer on the SDV to drive the SDV on at least one specific tire path on the roadway based on the pattern of tire path usage by the vehicles on the roadway and the type of tire upon which the SDV is riding.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one specific tire path comprises multiple tire paths claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:determining that the roadway is paved; anddirecting the on-board computer on the SDV to select a distribution of the multiple tire paths of a paved roadway for the SDV to drive thereon.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying rutting in at least one tire path from the pattern of tire path usage by the vehicles on the roadway; anddirecting the on-board computer on the SDV to pick a tire path that is less rutted than said at least one tire path for the SDV to drive thereon.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one specific tire path for the SDV is picked based on at least one factor from a group consisting of: a type of road material used to construct the roadway; a width of the roadway; an amount of traffic on the roadway; a speed of traffic on the roadway; types of other vehicles on the roadway; weights of other vehicles on the roadway;weather conditions on the roadway; and defects in a surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 129
15-06-2017 дата публикации

Mishap amelioration based on second-order sensing by a self-driving vehicle

Номер: US20170168502A1
Автор: Ashish Kundu, Clifford A. Pickover, James R. Kozloski, Michael S. Gordon, Peter K. Malkin
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A self-driving vehicle (SDV) ameliorates a vehicular mishap incurred by a second vehicle. At least one sensor on a first SDV detects a second vehicle that has been involved in a vehicular mishap. One or more processors determine a confidence level L, which is a confidence level of a mishap assessment accuracy of determining that the second vehicle has been involved in the vehicular mishap. In response to the confidence level L exceeding a predetermined value, the SDV executes an amelioration action to ameliorate a condition of the second vehicle that has been involved in the vehicular mishap.

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Номер записи: 130
30-05-2019 дата публикации

Superconducting switch thermometer array

Номер: US20190162602A1
Автор: Michael S. Gordon, Ryan T. Gordon
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method and a structure for a low temperature thermometer is provided. The present invention may include a method of determining an ambient temperature is below a transition temperature, the method including measuring a magnetic field of a magnetic field source, where a superconducting film is positioned between a magnetic field sensor and the magnetic field source, where the superconducting film has the transition temperature, Tc, based on determining the measured magnetic field approximately equals an expected magnetic field of the magnetic field source, outputting a first state of a switch, wherein the first state of the switch indicates the ambient temperature is above the Tc, based on determining the measured magnetic field is less than the expected magnetic field, outputting a second state of the switch, where the second state of the switch indicates the ambient temperature is below the Tc.

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Номер записи: 131
30-05-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE POINTS OF VIEW FOR MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20190163792A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Lenchner Jonathan, PICKOVER Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A selection of content from a content presentation is received. At least one topic from the selected content is extracted using natural language processing (NLP). The at least one topic is representative of a subject conveyed within the selected content. At least one perspective associated with the at least one topic is extracted using NLP. The at least one perspective is representative of a point of view conveyed within the selected content regarding the at least one topic. A topic rating of the extracted topics and associated perspectives is determined based upon the extracted topics and associated perspectives. The topic rating is representative of a topic diversity among the extracted topics and associated perspectives. The topic rating is presented within a graphical user interface (GUI). 1. A method comprising:receiving a selection of content from a content presentation;extracting, using natural language processing (NLP), at least one topic from the selected content, the at least one topic representative of a subject conveyed within the selected content;extracting, using NLP, at least one perspective associated with the at least one topic, the at least one perspective representative of a point of view conveyed within the selected content regarding the at least one topic;determining a topic rating of the extracted topics and associated perspectives based upon the extracted topics and associated perspectives, the topic rating representative of a topic diversity among the extracted topics and associated perspectives; andpresenting the topic rating within a graphical user interface (GUI).2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:searching a content source for complementary content based upon the topic rating to determine one or more complementary content search results for the extracted topics and perspectives; andreceiving a selection from among the one or more complementary content search results.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:presenting the ...

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Номер записи: 132
21-05-2020 дата публикации

PERSONALIZED TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC) GENERATION BASED ON SEARCH RESULTS

Номер: US20200159795A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kwatra Shikhar, Vukovic Maja, Weldemariam Komminist
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The present invention is a system and method that generates a Table of Contents (TOC) customized to the user knowledge about the concept(s) in the user query and the specific context and preferences of the user. The invention identifies search concepts within the search queries, receives search results, and splits the search results into one or more result segments. In a preferred embodiment, a correlation strength between concepts in one or more of the result segments and the user search query, along with reference to the user knowledge, context, and/or preferences determine which result segments are selected in sequenced to form the TOC. 1. A computer system comprising:one or more network interfaces, one or more central processing units (CPUs), one or more memories, and one or more inputs and outputs including at least one graphical user interface (GUI);a search engine that receives one or more search results over the network interface, the search queries having one or more search concepts;a result parser that splits the search results into one or more result segments, determines a correlation strength between one or more of the result segments and at least one of one or more search concepts, and determines a result sequence for two or more of the result segments;an organizer that creates a table of contents (TOC) for the search results by ordering the result segments in the result sequence and outputs the TOC to the user over one of the outputs, at least one of the search results being modified in the TOC based a user knowledge of one or more of the search concepts.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the TOC organizer module is configured to establish the intended sequences of search results using at least one of:an analysis of a history saved TOCs in a context of one or more of the users;an analysis of one or more cognitive properties of the user in response to TOCs;an analysis of previous, current, and predictive search activities of the user;an analysis of data ...

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Номер записи: 133
22-06-2017 дата публикации

AMBULATORY ROUTE MANAGEMENT BASED ON A PERSONAL DRONE

Номер: US20170176194A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes. 1. A method for route planning and management with a drone , the method comprising:receiving a destination for an individual;determining, by a processor, multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination;deploying the drone to determine one or more of safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes; anddetermining, by the processor, a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination of the preferred route is further based on a profile of the individual that includes medical information of the individual.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the one or more of safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes includes the drone scouting for a preferred entry to a building given based on the profile of the individual.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a determination to deploy the drone is automatic and is based on an estimate of likely risk along the multiple routes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone is configured to attach to a mobility device of the individual.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the safety and accessibility risks include one or more of: steps claim 1 , holes claim 1 , snow claim 1 , ice claim 1 , cracks in sidewalks claim 1 , crowds claim 1 , fire claim 1 , smoke claim 1 , and sun glare.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drone is ...

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Номер записи: 134
13-06-2019 дата публикации

SKIN MEDICINE DOSE CONTROL

Номер: US20190175892A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., JR. John S., Kozloski James R., Murdock, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method and system are provided for managing a skin condition. The method includes determining, using at least one of an image capture device and a temperature sensor, a skin inflammation value. The method further includes determining, by a hardware processor, a risk value associated with an improper determination of the skin inflammation value. The method also includes triggering, by the hardware processor, an action relating to the skin condition based on the skin inflammation value and the risk value. 1. A method for managing a skin condition , the method comprising:determining, using at least one of an image capture device and a temperature sensor, a skin inflammation value;determining, by a hardware processor, a risk value associated with an improper determination of the skin inflammation value; andtriggering, by the hardware processor, an action relating to the skin condition based on the skin inflammation value and the risk value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises controlling an amount or a rate of medication that exits a medicine application device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises controlling a protection property of sunscreen lotion to be applied to a patient having the skin condition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises at least one of sending an alert to a healthcare professional claim 1 , tracking the skin inflammation value and the risk value over time claim 1 , and deterring a use of a particular medicine in the medicine application device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the risk value is based on patient information.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the hardware processor claim 1 , feedback from a patient having the skin condition claim 1 , and wherein said triggering step is further based on the feedback.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing claim 1 , by a cloud server operatively coupled to the hardware processor claim ...

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Номер записи: 135
04-06-2020 дата публикации

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR GENERATING GEOLOCATION EXCLUSION ZONES

Номер: US20200170219A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, Malkin Peter K., PICKOVER Clifford A.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle for determining geolocation exclusion zones of animals. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a processor-based monitoring device to track geolocation information associated with an animal from the unmanned aerial vehicle, an identification device mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle to identify the animal and to track a position of the animal over time, and a mapping device coupled to the monitoring device to determine locations where the animal has traversed and to identify where an encounter with the animal is reduced. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle for determining geolocation exclusion zones , the unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:an identification device including a database of reference images stored in a storage device, the identification device being mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and configured to identify at least one object by comparing images captured by a camera mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle against the reference images, and track a position of the at least one object over time; anda mapping device including a global positioning system (GPS) receiver and coupled to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the mapping device being configured to determine locations where the at least one object has traversed and identify where an encounter with the at least one object is reduced.2. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the position of the at least one object may include map coordinates associated with routes of the at least one object.3. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the identification device is further configured to identify characteristics of the at least one object claim 1 , the characteristics including at least one of object type information claim 1 , physical characteristics of the at least one object claim 1 , and rarity status.4. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the identification device is further configured to extract identification information relating to the at ...

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Номер записи: 136
13-06-2019 дата публикации

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR FINDING AND DEPICTING INDIVIDUALS

Номер: US20190179512A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozlowski James R., Lenchner Jonathan, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method, apparatus and computer program for presenting locations of individuals in an interface are described. A location and an orientation of a portable device with respect to an environment are monitored. A set of locations of one or more individuals of interest with respect to a region of interest in the environment is determined. An orienting background and a set of representations against the orienting background are presented in an interface on the display. Each representation is of a respective individual of interest in the region of interest. The interface presented according to the location and orientation of the display. The orienting background contains a positional cue of a landmark of the environment which the portable device is oriented toward. A representation of a respective individual of interest is displayed only if the portable device is oriented toward the respective individual of interest. 1. A method for presenting locations of individuals in an interface comprising:monitoring a location and an orientation of a portable device with respect to an environment;determining boundaries of a region of interest within the environment;determining a set of locations of one or more individuals of interest with respect to the determined boundaries of the region of interest in the environment; andpresenting an orienting background and a set of representations of respective individuals against the orienting background in an interface on the display, the interface presented according to the location and orientation of the display, wherein the orienting background contains a positional cue of a landmark of the environment toward which the portable device is oriented, wherein the representation of the respective individual of interest is displayed only if the portable device is oriented toward the respective individual of interest in or within a predetermined distance of the region of interest;wherein the orienting background and the set of representations ...

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Номер записи: 137
13-06-2019 дата публикации

ESTABLISHING A REGION OF INTEREST FOR A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR FINDING AND DEPICTING INDIVIDUALS

Номер: US20190180507A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S, Kozloski James R, Lenchner Jonathan, Pickover Clifford A
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A method, apparatus and computer program for presenting locations of individuals in an interface are described. A region of interest is determined by a location and an orientation of a portable device in an environment. The region of interest is a cone of interest radiating away from the location of the portable device in a direction of orientation of the portable device. A set of locations of one or more individuals of interest with respect to the cone of interest in the environment is determined. An orienting background and a first set of representations against the orienting background are presented in an interface on the display. Each representation is of a respective individual of interest in the cone of interest. The interface is presented according to the location and orientation of the display. The orienting background contains a positional cue of a landmark of the environment which the portable device is oriented toward. The representation of the respective individual of interest is displayed only if the portable device is oriented toward the respective individual of interest. 1. A method for presenting locations of individuals in an interface comprising:determining a region of interest by a location and an orientation of a portable device in an environment, wherein the region of interest is a cone of interest radiating away from the location of the portable device in a direction of orientation of the portable device;determining a set of locations of one or more individuals of interest with respect to the cone of interest in the environment;presenting an orienting background and a first set of representations against the orienting background in an interface on the display, each representation of a respective individual of interest in the cone of interest, the interface presented according to the location and orientation of the display, the orienting background containing a positional cue of a landmark of the environment which the portable device is oriented ...

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Номер записи: 138
05-07-2018 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE COLLISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180186366A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Hobson Stacy F., Kozloski James R., Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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A method generates and implements a real-time amelioration action for ameliorating an imminent collision between a self-driving vehicle (SDV) and an object. One or more processors detect that an imminent collision by a self-driving vehicle (SDV) is imminent with a confidence C1, and determine whether the SDV has an occupant of occupant type P with a confidence C2. One or more processors identify an object with which the imminent collision by the SDV is imminent with a confidence C3, and then generate and implement, based on C1, C2, C3, and P, a real-time amelioration action for ameliorating the imminent collision between the SDV and the object. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by one or more processors, that an imminent collision by a self-driving vehicle (SDV) is imminent with a confidence C1;determining, by one or more processors, whether the SDV has an occupant of occupant type P with a confidence C2;identifying, by one or more processors, an object with which the imminent collision by the SDV is imminent with a confidence C3; andgenerating and implementing, by one or more processors and based on C1, C2, C3, and P, a real-time amelioration action for ameliorating the imminent collision between the SDV and the object.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by one or more processors, confidence C1 based on an analysis of sensor data received in real-time from one or more sensors on the SDV.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the occupant type P describes animate passengers in the SDV.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the occupant type P describes inanimate passengers in the SDV.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the occupant type P describes a lack of any occupants in the SDV.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the object to be imminently collided with by the SDV is another SDV that has a human passenger.7. The computer- ...

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Номер записи: 139
05-07-2018 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE CONTEXTUAL LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180187460A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Hobson Stacy F., PICKOVER Clifford A., Vukovic Maja
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A computer-implemented method selectively controls locks on a self-driving vehicle. One or more processors receive sensor readings from sensors on a self-driving vehicle (SDV) that describe a vehicle context assessment of the SDV and a passenger context assessment of a passenger in the SDV. One or more processors transmit a signal to a lock controller mechanism on the SDV to selectively lock and unlock a lock in the SDV based on the vehicle context assessment and the passenger context assessment. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, sensor readings from sensors on a self-driving vehicle (SDV) that describe a vehicle context assessment of the SDV and a passenger context assessment of a passenger in the SDV; andtransmitting, by one or more processors, a signal to a lock controller mechanism in the SDV to selectively lock or unlock a lock in the SDV based on the vehicle context assessment and the passenger context assessment.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the lock controller mechanism in the SDV selectively locks and unlocks SDV components from a group consisting of a passenger door on the SDV claim 1 , a trunk door on the SDV claim 1 , a glove compartment door in the SDV claim 1 , a hatchback door on the SDV claim 1 , and a hood of the SDV.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the passenger context assessment is based on a risk aversion profile for the passenger in the SDV.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the passenger context assessment is based on a risk profile for the passenger in the SDV.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle context assessment is based on a current degree of movement and location of the SDV.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the signal to the lock controller mechanism is received from a remote device that has been predetermined to be authorized to lock and unlock the locks in the SDV ...

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Номер записи: 140