James D Seaman

US Patent:

20090244059, Oct 1, 2009

Filed:

Mar 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/055466

Inventors:

Gaurav N. Kulkarni - Denver CO, US
Anne R. Sand - Peyton CO, US
James W. Seaman - Falls Church VA, US

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

In general, the present invention provides a system and method for creating and utilizing virtual worlds for enhanced management of an Information Technology (IT) environment. Two dimensional (2D) and/or three dimensional (3D) virtual world renditions are automatically created to replicate the associated real-life IT environment. Such virtual environments can then be used to familiarize staff with remote locations and to securely provide virtual data center tours to others. This invention comprises a system and method of automatically creating a virtual world environment to reflect a real world environment using information stored in databases and floor plans. The virtual world environment is rendered utilizing a Virtual World Rendering Module and is updated utilizing a Virtual Instrument Update Module.

US Patent:

20100066733, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Sep 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/233059

Inventors:

Gaurav N. Kulkarni - Denver CO, US
Anne R. Sand - Peyton CO, US
James W. Seaman - Falls Church VA, US

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

In general, the present invention provides a system and method for creating, managing and utilizing virtual worlds for enhanced management of an Information Technology (IT) environment. Two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) virtual world renditions are automatically created to replicate the associated real-life IT environment. Such virtual environments can then be used to familiarize staff with remote locations and to securely provide virtual data center tours to others. The virtual environments are managed through an information monitor and management module that generates a work order sent to the physical location for reconfiguration of the real-life environment.

US Patent:

20100138755, Jun 3, 2010

Filed:

Dec 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/326937

Inventors:

Gaurav N. Kulkarni - Denver CO, US
Anne R. Sand - Peyton CO, US
James W. Seaman - Falls Church VA, US

International Classification:

G06F 21/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715757, 726 1

Abstract:

The present invention provides for using a virtual universe (VU) to validate user access and manage activities within a secured environment. The secured environment is associated with a security system. The VU and the security system are generated by a VU simulation engine by inserting an abstraction layer between the VU simulation engine. A plurality of application programming interfaces (APIs) are provided between the VU simulation engine and elements of the security system.

US Patent:

20100257222, Oct 7, 2010

Filed:

Apr 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/416967

Inventors:

Richard J. Newhook - Cherry Hill NJ, US
Martin S. Ramsey - Bristol CT, US
James W. Seaman - Falls Church VA, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709202

Abstract:

The present invention allows an on-line user to specify the name by which that user is known when communicating with other target users, regardless of the name under which the sending user is currently logged-in. The invention also provides a mechanism to block messages from sending parties that are not willing to divulge their real identity.

US Patent:

20100299747, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

May 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/469729

Inventors:

Richard J. Newhook - West Chester PA, US
Martin S. Ramsey - Westminster MD, US
James W. Seaman - Fairfax VA, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 12/00
H04L 9/06
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

726 19, 713189, 715849

Abstract:

An avatar in a virtual world is provided with credentials for access to various parts of the virtual world by embedding information derived from avatar identification and authorized credential information in the form of a graphic image associated with the avatar. The embedded information is preferably encrypted.

US Patent:

20150295864, Oct 15, 2015

Filed:

Jun 26, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/751696

Inventors:

- Armonk NY, US
Richard J. NEWHOOK - West Chester PA, US
M Shafer RAMSEY - Westminister MD, US
James W. SEAMAN - Falls Church VA, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/58
H04L 29/08

Abstract:

The present invention allows an on-line user to specify the name by which that user is known when communicating with other target users, regardless of the name under which the sending user is currently logged-in. The invention also provides a mechanism to block messages from sending parties that are not willing to divulge their real identity.