Timothy G Allen

US Patent:

7505449, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Oct 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/963105

Inventors:

Timothy E. Allen - Durham NC, US
Christopher J. Paul - Durham NC, US
Richard Redpath - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04J 3/06

US Classification:

370350, 370503, 455502

Abstract:

A method, system and apparatus for synchronization queue management. A synchronization queue management system can include a connection manager programmed to establish a synchronization link between a host pervasive device and a synchronization partner platform. The system further can include a link quality analysis service programmed to indicate a link quality for an established synchronization link. Finally, the system can include a synchronization application coupled to the connection manager and the link quality analysis service. The synchronization application can be configured to synchronize data in a synchronization queue in the host pervasive device with the synchronization partner platform over the established synchronization link. The synchronization application further can be configured to manage the synchronization queue based upon a link quality indicated by the link quality analysis service. Preferably, the link quality can be a throughput measurement or a usage cost measurement.

US Patent:

8160938, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

May 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/129327

Inventors:

Timothy E. Allen - Raleigh NC, US
John R. Mattox - Raleigh NC, US
Darryl L. Pierce - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Red Hat, Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 267

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for automatic bid solicitation during a transaction process, in which a user's checkout basket is automatically transmitted to a set of vendors for potential bids based on the user's selected items. The user can select products or services for purchase from an original Web site or vendor. Upon receipt of those selections, a transaction server can identify vendors who wish to receive notification of a pending purchase of particular items. The set of selections can be transmitted to participating vendors to determine a bid on the same or related goods or services. A vendor may wish, for example, to bid to offer after-market support or supplies for a printer or other pending hardware purchase. The user can view the additional bid items in a bid dialog, make selections from those options, and incorporate options of their choosing in the finalized transaction.

US Patent:

20050125737, Jun 9, 2005

Filed:

Dec 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/726457

Inventors:

Timothy Allen - Durham NC, US
Wilbert Joyner - Raleigh NC, US
Jeremy Perry - Cary NC, US
Eric Saari - Saratoga Springs NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F003/00
G06F009/00
G06F017/00

US Classification:

715758000, 705008000

Abstract:

Under the present invention, a method, system, chat interface, and program product for comparing free time between instant message chat members in order to schedule an upcoming event are provided. The method includes: storing individual calendars corresponding to each member of the chat; initiating a free time comparison; and combining the individual calendars corresponding to each member of the chat into a free time summary calendar, wherein the free time summary calendar indicates at least one of free time periods that are simultaneously available to all of the members of the chat and conflict time periods during which at least two chat members simultaneously have an event scheduled. The free time summary calendar may be viewed in day, week, and month view formats.

US Patent:

20060073814, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Oct 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/959820

Inventors:

Timothy Allen - Durham NC, US
Jennifer Newnam - Wake Forest NC, US
Richard Redpath - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04Q 7/38
H04M 3/42

US Classification:

455414100, 379201010

Abstract:

A method, system and apparatus for specifying menu navigation for mobile devices. In accordance with the present invention, a listing of resources in a mobile application each can be configured with a hyperlink specifying a computing location of the resource. Each hyperlink further can include an embedded specification of menu navigation data for the resource. The menu navigation data can include a specification of the type of menu to be constructed in the menu bar of a content browser in the mobile device when rendering the resource. The menu navigation data further can include a specification of the content of a context menu which can be activated when selecting portions of the resource when rendered in the mobile device. In either case, when selected, the hyperlink along with the menu navigation data can be provided to the content server which can serve the resource to the mobile device, and which further can configure the mobile device according to the menu navigation data.

US Patent:

20090276323, Nov 5, 2009

Filed:

May 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/114586

Inventors:

Timothy E. Allen - Raleigh NC, US
John R. Mattox - Raleigh NC, US
Darryl L. Pierce - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for generating a synchronous sales stack for a customer dialog. A user can visit a Web site and load selections into a checkout basket to prepare to purchase desired products and/or services. The user can select a live chat feature, which invokes an instant message, audio or video dialog with a sales representative. The sales representative can initiate a synchronous sales stack with the user, by which the user and sales representative can share a common view of purchase selections and potential alternatives or add-ons to the selections, as they are made. The customer and sales representative can continue their dialog as possible selections are explored, and the resulting sales stack is updated in real-time. When the user is satisfied with their selections, the sales stack can be stored as the customer's finalized checkout basket and the transaction can be completed.

US Patent:

20120015721, Jan 19, 2012

Filed:

Jul 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/835269

Inventors:

Timothy R. Allen - Hillsborough NC, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00
A63F 13/06

US Classification:

463 30, 463 36

Abstract:

A game controller, gaming system for multi-player games, and an associated method are provided. The system is configured for situations in which multiple players are in one location. The system includes a secondary display assembly in viewing proximity to a single player and a console operable to output singe player-specific tactical information to the secondary display assembly, receive game input information from a game controller operated by the single player, and output display information other than single player-specific tactical information to a primary display assembly for viewing by each of the players.