Christopher M Capps

US Patent:

6563836, May 13, 2003

Filed:

Oct 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/170300

Inventors:

Christopher Louis Capps - Raleigh NC
Gregory Covert Smith - Durham NC
Jay Douglas Stouffer - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04L 1258

US Classification:

370412, 370429, 709215, 709328, 711173

Abstract:

A method of queuing messages for communications between computer programs by placing a plurality of messages in a main queue, placing one or more property messages in one or more property queues associated with the main queue and, for each property message, specifying at least one property of a respective message in the main queue and a unique identifier for the respective message. A property name may be specified for a message, or a property value, or some combination of property names and values. An application program interface (API) makes the main queue and the one or more property queues appear as a single priority queue. A message is retrieved from the main queue according to a predefined priority list which includes the at least one property, which can again be a property name, a property value, or some combination of property names and values. The priority list can be dynamically modified. The system can be implemented in an environment where the messages are placed in the queue by a first computer connected to a network, and retrieved by a second computer connected to the network, with the messages being transmitted across the network.

US Patent:

6803905, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

May 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/866402

Inventors:

Christopher Louis Capps - Raleigh NC
Scott Michael Hallihan - Cary NC
Brenda Maltba Scott - Raleigh NC
Gayle Colby Steinbugler - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345173, 345172, 345702, 345773

Abstract:

A touch sensitive apparatus and method of operation to improve visual feedback and visual perception of tactile input to an operator. The apparatus includes a touch screen device or display having a touch overlay, a processor and stored program instructions in a memory in which a three-dimensional graphical image, such as a key element, is created in the apparatus and shown on the display as an input device or keypad to the processor. Each key element includes a beveled surface surrounding a flat surface. When a displayed key element is touched by a probe, such as a finger, the screen area about the displayed key element and the finger, visually enlarges or âsplatsâ confirming the selection of the particular key. Concomitantly or simultaneously, the key element detents or depresses within the key pad, changes color and bevel size further verifying the key selection to the operator thereby creating a sense of key movement and visual perception of tactile input to the operator aiding in the operation of the key pad. The simultaneous visual key enlargement, visual detenting and change in key color and bevel size upon key selection in a touch sensitive apparatus improves the feedback to the operator in the selection and confirmation of a key element actuated by the operator.

US Patent:

20050234963, Oct 20, 2005

Filed:

Apr 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/827020

Inventors:

Christopher Capps - Garner NC, US
Sean Dunne - Blackrock, IE
William Noonan - Cary NC, US
Filip Yeskel - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/30

US Classification:

707102000

Abstract:

In a network comprising a first node where raw business data is collected, and a second node connected to the first node, a method for converting the raw business data to transformed data, comprises steps or acts of monitoring the availability of raw business data at the first node and based on either relevant first node or second node conditions the raw business data is transformed to transformed data at respectively the first or second nodes.

US Patent:

60115505, Jan 4, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/862035

Inventors:

Christopher Louis Capps - Raleigh NC
Scott Michael Hallihan - Cary NC
Brenda Maltba Scott - Raleigh NC
Gayle Colby Steinbugler - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 360

US Classification:

345342

Abstract:

Provided is a method and system for displaying a list of items in point of sale transactions on a touch screen user interface by virtually adjusting the display area of a touch screen user interface. The method and system achieve the forgoing by the following steps. Detecting a selection and manipulation of the icon utilized as a virtual handle for expanding and contracting the window for displaying said list of items in point of sale transactions. Determining whether the window for displaying said list of items in point of sale transactions is in either an expanded or contracted state. If it is determined that said window for displaying said list of items in point of sale transactions is in a contracted state, enlarging the window for displaying the list of items in point of sale transactions in response to the detected manipulation of the icon utilized as a virtual handle. If it is determined that said window for displaying said list of items in point of sale transactions is in an expanded state, contracting said window in response to a detected selection of the icon utilized as a virtual handle.

US Patent:

20140344779, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

May 15, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/278925

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
Zachary McCain Darden - Morrisville NC, US
Christopher Louis Capps - Apex NC, US
Jarrad A. Giles - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06F 9/44
G06F 9/445

US Classification:

717107

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is provided for reconfiguring application comprising a plurality of base code components at startup. A control application first retrieves the plurality of base components responsive to receiving a command to execute the application program. Prior to beginning execution, however, the control application replaces a selected base code component with another code component, and then subsequently replaces that newly inserted code component with yet another code component. Whether any given code component is to be replaced at startup is determined based on an annotation included in the code components. Once the application program has been reconfigured to include the appropriate code components, the application program is executed.