George Iv

US Patent:

6542591, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Jul 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/627030

Inventors:

Hatim Yousef Amro - Austin TX
George Kraft, IV - Austin TX

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04M 156

US Classification:

37914201, 37914206, 37920715, 37921001

Abstract:

A caller identification callback list method and system. The system displays a callback list informing a user of a missed call received from a terminal on a central office telephone line from within an organization. The callback list includes the names and extension or branch telephone numbers for persons the user has defined exist within the organization. Once an indication that the user has missed a telephone call from within the organization appears on the users terminal, the user may choose from a list of names and extension or branch telephone numbers and return the call without having to search outside sources for the correct number. The return call may be accomplished by either an automatic callback feature or manually using the terminal. Additionally, the caller identification callback lists allow a user to select the people and associated extension or branch telephone numbers in advance without the prospective caller first calling the user.

US Patent:

6880107, Apr 12, 2005

Filed:

Jul 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/363948

Inventors:

George Kraft, IV - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F011/00

US Classification:

714 36, 714 15, 713 2

Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring the software configuration of a computer system. As a preliminary step in an error recovery procedure initiated in response to detecting a system error condition, it is determined whether one or more configuration files on the system are in an unauthorized state. If so, one embodiment of the invention contemplates suspending the error recovery procedure until the configuration file has been restored to an authorized. In one embodiment, the determination of whether a configuration file is in an unauthorized state is facilitated by associating a configuration file fingerprint with the configuration file where the fingerprint is indicative of the contents of the configuration file. In this embodiment, the contents of the configuration file can be verified against the fingerprint to determine if any unwarranted or unauthorized modifications have been made to the configuration since the fingerprint was generated. Preferably, an authorized editing or modification tool is provided for modifying the configuration file.

US Patent:

6931130, Aug 16, 2005

Filed:

Oct 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/414333

Inventors:

George Kraft, IV - Austin TX, US
Richard Lee Verburg - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04K001/00

US Classification:

380258, 380270, 380 59, 713154, 713162, 455428, 455429

Abstract:

A method, system, and computer program product for dynamically adjusting the encryption level based on the geographic location of a software program are disclosed. The method includes an initial step of determining a geographic location associated with the software program. An encryption level is selected based upon the determined geographic location. The software program is then executed utilizing the selected encryption level. In one embodiment, determining the geographic location is achieved by determining the geographic location of a computer system on which the software program will be executed, preferably through the use of a Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System may comprise an I/O device of the computer system on which the software executes. In one embodiment, the selected encryption level may be overridden by a Smart Card or other secure device connected to the computer system. In one embodiment, the available encryption levels include, at a minimum, a U. S.

US Patent:

7043534, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Mar 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/539848

Inventors:

James Aloysius Donnelly - Austin TX, US
George Kraft, IV - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Lenavo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 15/167

US Classification:

709217, 709203, 709216, 709227, 709236, 709208

Abstract:

A multi-host data processing network and associated method are disclosed. The network includes a local host, a remote host, and a terminal including a display, a keyboard, and a pointing device. A display server associated with a user of the terminal is present on the local host. The display server enables the user to execute GUI applications on local and remote hosts from the terminal via a display server authorization mechanism. The network is configured to enable the user to execute a command entered at the terminal on the remote host using the display server as an intermediary. In one embodiment, the local host includes a client application and the remote host includes a daemon process, wherein the client application is enabled to receive the command from the user and the daemon process is configured to retrieve and execute the command. The daemon process may be configured to monitor changes to a special purpose property of the display server and the client application may be configured to alter the special purpose display server property upon receiving the command from the user. The daemon process may be configured to open a display server window and to store a window id of the display server window as the value of the display server property.

US Patent:

8174406, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Jul 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/166775

Inventors:

George Kraft, IV - Austin TX, US
Lawrence Frank Weiss - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G08G 1/09

US Classification:

340905, 382104, 701117

Abstract:

A method, system, and computer usable program product for detecting and sharing road traffic condition information are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A system receives a set of image inputs from a set of cameras that are stationary relative to a road and monitoring road traffic. The system combines the image inputs forming a view. The system determines whether an alarm condition exists in the view. If an alarm condition exists, the system maps the alarm condition on the view using a characteristic of the alarm condition, thus forming a part of a condition information. The system transmits the part of the condition information, such that the part of the condition information can be received by a motorist. The system may also receive a set of sensor inputs from a set of sensors and may combine the set of sensor inputs with the set of image inputs to form the view.

US Patent:

8438544, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Jun 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/486975

Inventors:

George Kraft, IV - Austin TX, US
Aaron Michael Leventhal - Esslingen am Neckar, DE

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 9/44
G06F 9/45

US Classification:

717124, 717103, 717121

Abstract:

A plurality of development projects is managed by a network portal that receives a first request to be accessed using a single user account. The network portal allows a user, using the single user account, to access any corresponding members of a set of elements and any corresponding development projects. A second request is received to access a first element within the set of elements via the network portal and using a namespace.

US Patent:

6507762, Jan 14, 2003

Filed:

Mar 31, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/282629

Inventors:

Hatim Yousef Amro - Austin TX
John Paul Dodson - Pflugerville TX
George Kraft, IV - Austin TX
Kurt Russell Taylor - Austin TX

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G05B 1502

US Classification:

700 83, 700 9

Abstract:

A method and system for remotely controlling an appliance including a first wireless communication port is disclosed. In one aspect, the method and system provide a portable digital device for remotely controlling an appliance. The portable digital device includes a processor, a second wireless communication port coupled with the processor, and a control program for use by the processor. Upon a query provided from the second wireless communication port to the first wireless communication port, an interface residing on the appliance is provided from the appliance to the portable digital device. This allows the control program to control the appliance using the interface. In another aspect, the method and system include providing the interface residing on the appliance. The interface is capable of being uploaded to a portable digital device including a processor, a control program, and a second wireless communication port. In another aspect, the method and system include providing a command from the second wireless communication port of the portable digital device to the first wireless communication port of the appliance, executing the command using the appliance, and providing a response from the first wireless communication port of the appliance to the second wireless communication port of the portable digital device.