Fraser A Syme

US Patent:

7370806, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Sep 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/532971

Inventors:

Steven C. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Ivory Wellman Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Jeffrey George Komatsu - Kasson MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06K 19/00
G06K 19/06
H04Q 5/22
G08B 13/14

US Classification:

235487, 235492, 235385, 340 101, 3405721

Abstract:

A label on an electronic product may be written electronically and maintains the last display state when power is removed from the label. There are many different types of digital paper and electronic paper known in the art that would be suitable for use as such labels. The label includes multiple defined regions that may be independently written, with one of the regions defined to display failure information for the electronic product. In one implementation, the failure information is available on the electronic product itself. In another implementation, the failure information includes information received from a source external to the electronic product. The display of failure information on the label may be in human-readable and/or machine-readable form. The result is a label on an electronic product that provides reliable information regarding a failure of the electronic product.

US Patent:

7380726, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/953026

Inventors:

Steven C. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Ivory Wellman Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Jeffrey George Komatsu - Kasson MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06K 19/00
G06K 19/06
H04Q 5/22
G08B 13/14
G06F 19/00
G06Q 30/00
G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

235487, 235492, 235385, 340 101, 3405721

Abstract:

A label on an electronic product may be written electronically and maintains the last display state when power is removed from the label. There are many different types of digital paper and electronic paper known in the art that would be suitable for use as such labels. The label includes multiple defined regions that may be independently written, with one of the regions defined to display failure information for the electronic product. In one implementation, the failure information is available on the electronic product itself. In another implementation, the failure information includes information received from a source external to the electronic product. The display of failure information on the label may be in human-readable and/or machine-readable form. The result is a label on an electronic product that provides reliable information regarding a failure of the electronic product.

US Patent:

7437205, Oct 14, 2008

Filed:

Aug 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/466190

Inventors:

Ivory Wellman Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US
Matthew H. Zemke - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700106, 700100, 700105, 705 8

Abstract:

The illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing orders. A request for delivery by a requested delivery date is received for an order having an original delivery date. The ordered product is broken down into one or more materials required for manufacturing the ordered product. For at least one material required for manufacturing the ordered product, a date when an engineering change becomes effective for the material is specified. An alternate bill of materials is created based on the specified date when the engineering change becomes effective for the material. An alternate manufacturing plan based on the alternate bill of materials is created. Manufacturing is initiated based on the alternate manufacturing plan. If manufacturing can be completed in time for delivery by the requested delivery date, the original delivery date of the order is replaced with the requested delivery date.

US Patent:

7450008, Nov 11, 2008

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/272592

Inventors:

Steven C. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Ivory Wellman Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Jeffrey George Komatsu - Kasson MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405721, 3405722

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive service data at a computer system from an RFID tag, where the service data was sent to the RFID tag from an RF transmitter while the computer system was powered off. The RFID tag includes tag memory and an antenna, and the RFID tag is attached to the computer system. In another embodiment, the computer system sends the service data to the RFID tag, and the service data is received by an RF scanner from the RFID tag via the antenna while the computer system is powered off. In various embodiments, the service data identifies the computer system or a product within the computer system. In another embodiment, the service data includes log information associated with the computer system. In this way, in an embodiment, service data associated with a computer system, such as vital product service data and log information may be accessed and updated even while the computer system is powered off.

US Patent:

7467295, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246832

Inventors:

Steven C. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
David Joseph Gimpl - Rochester MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 9/00
G06F 9/24
G06F 15/177

US Classification:

713 2, 713 1, 713100

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive a command that requests a name of a boot image and a network address of a boot server that contains the boot image, invoke a plug-in to determine the name of the boot image and the network address of the boot server based on an address of a client that sent the command, and send the name of the boot image and the network address of the boot server to a client that sent the command. In various embodiments, the address of the client may be a network address or a MAC (Media Access Control) address. The client retrieves the boot image via the name and the network address of the boot server, and the boot image initializes the client when executed at the client. In various embodiments, the name of the boot image or the network address of the boot server are changed to second names or addresses and sent to the client in response to another command.

US Patent:

7493181, Feb 17, 2009

Filed:

Feb 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/360348

Inventors:

Steven C. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Ivory Wellman Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Jeffrey George Komatsu - Kasson MN, US
Fraser Allan Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 95, 700115, 3405721

Abstract:

A method and apparatus dynamically store data associated with supply chain events for a manufactured assembly to enhance lifecycle management of the assembly. The supply chain events for the manufactured assembly are stored on an RFID tag attached to the assembly as it travels through the supply chain to insure the data concerning the assembly is readily available and not separated from the assembly. The supply chain events or characteristic data may be stored on the RFID tag in a hierarchical structure beginning with the original state of the assembly and with additional entries for each step in the assembly process. In addition, as the product undergoes rework, conversion to a different assembly, or personalization, the new state of the assembly is stored in the RFID tag. Other information that may be stored on the RFID tag includes country of origin, failure data, cycle times and a quality status parameter.

US Patent:

7512299, Mar 31, 2009

Filed:

Jan 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/020657

Inventors:

Jessica R. Berens - Rochester MN, US
Lad W. Freitag - Rochester MN, US
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Fraser A. Syme - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385100, 385 12, 385124, 385125, 385141, 385142, 385143, 385147

Abstract:

Fiber optic cable systems and methods incorporating a luminescent compound-containing layer to identify cracks. Exemplary embodiments include a fiber optic cable apparatus including a core for receiving laser light emitted from a VCSEL for the detection of faults in the fiber optic cable, a cladding disposed around the core, the cladding having an index of retraction differential with the core thereby allowing containment of light within the core by total internal reflection within the core, a buffer disposed around the cladding, the buffer capable of receiving LED emitted light for the detection of faults in the fiber optic cable, a braiding layer disposed around the buffer and configured to allow LED light to transmit from the buffer, and a jacket disposed around the braiding layer, the jacket having optical properties to receive LED light transmitted down the buffer in response to VCSEL light having been unsuccessfully transmitted down the core.

US Patent:

7610112, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Jul 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/172586

Inventors:

Ivory W. Knipfer - Rochester MN, US
Fraser A. Syme - Rochester MN, US
Matthew H. Zemke - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700106, 700100, 700105, 705 8

Abstract:

The illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing orders. A request for delivery by a requested delivery date is received for an order having an original delivery date. The ordered product is broken down into one or more materials required for manufacturing the ordered product. For at least one material required for manufacturing the ordered product, a date when an engineering change becomes effective for the material is specified. An alternate bill of materials is created based on the specified date when the engineering change becomes effective for the material. An alternate manufacturing plan based on the alternate bill of materials is created. Manufacturing is initiated based on the alternate manufacturing plan. If manufacturing can be completed in time for delivery by the requested delivery date, the original delivery date of the order is replaced with the requested delivery date.