David O Greene

US Patent:

8254685, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Mar 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/057320

Inventors:

David Perry Greene - Austin TX, US
Szymon Swistun - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382181, 382239, 348700, 709231, 709247

Abstract:

Systems, methods and media for transitioning detecting content change in a streaming image system are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for detecting a content change between image frames in a streaming image system. Embodiments may include selecting a change detection algorithm from a plurality of change detection algorithms and comparing a first image frame of m image stream with a second image frame of the image stream using the selected change detection algorithm. Embodiments may also include, in the event of detecting a content change between the first image frame and the second image frame, generating an indication of the content change. Further embodiments may include selecting the change detection algorithm based on a user's selection or system capabilities. Other further embodiments may include transmitting the indication of the content change.

US Patent:

8266517, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Jun 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/131215

Inventors:

Paul Evan Foreman - Austin TX, US
David Perry Greene - Austin TX, US
Philip Edward Light - Austin TX, US
Razvan Loghin - Austin TX, US
Anand Srinivasan - Arlington Heights IL, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 17/27

US Classification:

715211

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for taking a visual or verbal representation of a conversational policy and translating the representation into an XML file. The XML file can then be output in one or more formats, such as code used in a policy, a Word version of the XML file, or a visual representation of the XML file.

US Patent:

20020103739, Aug 1, 2002

Filed:

Jan 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/770874

Inventors:

Samuel Dinkin - Austin TX, US
Stephen Boies - Mahopac NY, US
David Greene - Ossining NY, US
William Grey - Millwood NY, US
Philip Shi-Lung Yu - Chappaqua NY, US
Paul Moskowitz - Yorktown Heights NY, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/037000

Abstract:

A method and system for aggregating marketplaces for the purpose of fulfilling a supply or service need is disclosed. The method and system optimizes the ordering of supplies or services through an analysis consistent with predetermined criteria. By exploring many possible marketplaces to fulfill a particular need, the present invention can determine which method of fulfillment most effectively fulfills the particular need.

US Patent:

20060015391, Jan 19, 2006

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/147274

Inventors:

David Greene - Washington DC, US
Marvin Randolph - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705010000

Abstract:

An automated voter registration campaign management system and method includes collecting information and determining of one or more parameters of registrations per hour, phone number percentages for new registrants, volunteer recruitment percentage, contact rate and verification rate. Next the determined parameters is compared against predetermined targets; and a variance report is generated.

US Patent:

20060036475, Feb 16, 2006

Filed:

Aug 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/916971

Inventors:

Michael Gilfix - Austin TX, US
David Greene - Austin TX, US
Vani Prasad - Austin TX, US
Daniel Roth - Bothell WA, US
William Salinas - Pittsburgh PA, US
William Streit - Durham NC, US
Scott Winters - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

705007000

Abstract:

A method, an apparatus, and a computer program are provided to better analyze business activities. Metrics are utilized to mine information gathered on a businesses operations. At times of user labeled events, snap shots of the state of the business can be taken. Statistical analyses are performed on the data corresponding to the state of the business to determine if correlations between user labeled events and business activities. Therefore, a business can become more competitive by determining the behaviors that both help and hurt business operations.

US Patent:

20060036595, Feb 16, 2006

Filed:

Aug 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/916978

Inventors:

Michael Gilfix - Austin TX, US
David Greene - Austin TX, US
Vani Prasad - Austin TX, US
Daniel Roth - Somerville MA, US
William Salinas - Pittsburgh PA, US
William Streit - Cedar Park TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707005000

Abstract:

The present invention provides for sharing information among a plurality of dashboards. Employment of at least one metric of a first dashboard is monitored. An indicia of the monitored metric is transmitted. The indicia of the monitored metric is received. An indicia associated with the monitored metric is displayed on a second dashboard, thereby enabling a user of the second dashboard to know what metrics a user of the first dashboard are employing.

US Patent:

20060047565, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Aug 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/926588

Inventors:

Michael Gilfix - Austin TX, US
David Greene - Austin TX, US
Vani Prasad - Austin TX, US
Daniel Roth - Somerville MA, US
William Salinas - Pittsburgh PA, US
William Streit - Cedar Park TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04M 3/51
G06T 1/00

US Classification:

705011000, 345418000

Abstract:

The present invention provides decomposing metrics. A result is decomposed into a expression and at least one datum. The decomposed expression and at least one datum is rendered on a display means. This enables and end user to determine what calculations and data is used to calculate metrics, thereby giving the viewer more useful information.

US Patent:

20060253524, Nov 9, 2006

Filed:

May 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/122947

Inventors:

Paul Foreman - Austin TX, US
David Greene - Austin TX, US
Philip Light - Austin TX, US
Razvan Loghin - Austin TX, US
Anand Srinivasan - Arlington Heights IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709200000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for creating new representations of a conversational policy or conversation are shown. The conversational policy or a specific conversation can be displayed in a tabular form, which emphasizes order and timing. Representing the policy as a ‘filmstrip’ or series of interactions can make writing the conversational policy more understandable.