James S Seaman

US Patent:

8111974, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Oct 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877725

Inventors:

Ravi Prakash Bansal - Tampa FL, US
Brian Marshall O'Connell - Cary NC, US
James Wesley Seaman - Falls Church VA, US
Keith Raymond Walker - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04N 5/76

US Classification:

386298

Abstract:

Enabling complete viewing of selected programming content is provided. In response to receiving an input data stream from a programming service provider, the input data stream is stored in a supplemental storage. In response to a user selecting a programming channel after a program starts to air, the input data stream is stored in a programming storage. Then, the stored data stream is outputted from the supplemental storage to a viewing device.

US Patent:

20090198536, Aug 6, 2009

Filed:

Feb 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/025255

Inventors:

Konstantinos Makropoulos - Toronto, CA
Bryan J. Martin - Dunedin FL, US
James W. Seaman - Falls Church VA, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 7, 705 37, 705 14

Abstract:

A method implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code, includes receiving information in support of a bid and determining if value-add eligibility criteria is met. Additionally, the method includes calculating a bid price based on the information if the value-add eligibility criteria is met, updating a record indicating the bid price and tracking additions and changes to the record.

US Patent:

20100036687, Feb 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/186279

Inventors:

Ravi P. Bansal - Tampa FL, US
Brian M. O'Connell - Cary NC, US
James W Seaman - Falls Church VA, US
Keith R. Walker - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUISNESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 5

Abstract:

A method, system, and computer program product for improving transportation selection and acquisition. A computer transmits historical fare and rating data of one or more public transportation vehicles (PTVs) within range of a user operating a mobile telecommunication device (MTD). The user may, via the MTD, select a PTV based on the provided historical fare or ratings data. Alternatively, the user may select a PTV based on personal preferences. In response to receiving a PTV selection from the MTD, the computer issues instructions to cause the selected PTV to be dispatched to the user's location. The computer may also receive user feedback for the selected PTV from the user in the form of a rating or as a textual comment. Customer feedback and may be used to update historical record information of a corresponding database entry for the selected PTV. This information may then be referenced by future customers.