公开(公告)号：US20250156782A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US18510031

申请日：2023-11-15

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Jana H. Jenkins ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Martin G. Keen

IPC: G06Q10/0631 ,  G06N3/02 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: A method for providing context-aware cueing for daily interactions, navigation, and accessibility is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes receiving routine data describing routine-based tasks associated with a user. The method further receives interaction data describing current interactions of the user in a particular environment. The method processes, using a neural network, the routine data and interaction data to determine a next step to be performed by the user that is consistent with the routine-based tasks and the current interactions. The method provides a cue to the user to perform the next step in the particular environment. This cue may include one or more of a visual, auditory, and haptic cue. The method may continuously refine the neural network to increase the accuracy of the cue. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20250139577A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-01

申请号：US18384079

申请日：2023-10-26

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Zachary A. Silverstein ,  Logan Bailey ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Fang Lu

IPC: G06Q10/10 ,  G06F40/279 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: Embodiments detect a task keyword related to an offloaded task of a task-giver, train a machine learning (ML) model using the task keyword, determine that the task keyword is similar to a historical task by utilizing the trained ML model, record a user input in response to determining that the task keyword is similar to the historical task, freeze an action execution during a pseudo action before a finality action is executed, provide the recorded user input to the task-giver and requesting approval from the task-giver, and execute the offloaded task using robotic process automation (RPA) in response to receiving approval from the task-giver.

公开(公告)号：US12248752B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

申请号：US17303231

申请日：2021-05-25

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Nadiya Kochura ,  Fang Lu ,  Kelley Anders ,  Jonathan D. Dunne

IPC: G06F40/30 ,  G06F40/194 ,  H04L51/02

Abstract: An approach for directing a chat agent for an online discussion is provided. A processor retrieves message data from a messaging program. A processor identifies at least one topic present in the message data. A processor, responsive to a determination that the at least one topic is a primary topic, updates the chat agent with the primary topic. A processor modifies message data based on the determined primary topic.

公开(公告)号：US20250028054A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18356803

申请日：2023-07-21

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/10

Abstract: Mitigating GPS inaccuracy is provided. The method comprises identifying a required level of location accuracy for an activity of an autonomous system and determining, according to GPS coordinates, a location of the autonomous system. A determination is made, according to a knowledge base created by historical learning, whether GPS location accuracy at the location of meets the required level of location accuracy for the activity. Responsive to a determination that the GPS location accuracy at the location of the autonomous system does not meet the required level of accuracy, location determination is handed off to an installed infrastructure within proximity of the autonomous system which provides the required level of location accuracy. The autonomous system then performs the activity according to location information provided by the installed infrastructure.

公开(公告)号：US20240378819A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18315575

申请日：2023-05-11

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Jeremy R. Fox ,  Fang Lu ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06T5/20

Abstract: In an approach to validating and filtering mixed reality content, one or more computer processors receive a request for mixed reality content from a user. One or more computer processors retrieve the mixed reality content. One or more computer processors determine a mobility of the user in a physical environment. One or more computer processors determine the mixed reality content does not comply with at least one pre-defined policy associated with a physical location boundary within the physical environment. One or more computer processors filter the mixed reality content to comply with the at least one pre-defined policy. Based on the mobility of the user in the physical environment, one or more computer processors process the filtered mixed reality content. One or more computer processors display the filtered mixed reality content.

公开(公告)号：US20240140039A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18051181

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a computer-implemented method. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes accessing, using a processor system, a segmented three-dimensional (3D) model of a 3D physical object, the segmented 3D model including a plurality of 3D model segments. Instructions of a first 3D model segment of the plurality of 3D model segments control a first printhead of a multiple-printhead (MPH) 3D printer to print a first segment of the 3D physical object on a first print base of the MPH 3D printer. Instructions of a second 3D model segment of the plurality of 3D model segments control a second printhead of the MPH 3D printer to print a second segment of the 3D physical object on a second print base of the MPH 3D printer.

公开(公告)号：US20240126233A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18045900

申请日：2022-10-12

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G05B19/4099

CPC classification number: G05B19/4099 ,  G05B2219/49023

Abstract: A system for layer-by-layer three-dimensional (3D) printing of a 3D printed object. The system includes a printing component configured to print a plurality of layers to form the 3D printed object, a surface modification component configured to be co-operable with the printing component and configured to apply an appropriate degree of surface roughness to at least one of the plurality of layers after being printed, and a controller configured to identify parameters of each of the at least one of the plurality of layers and configured to control operation of the printing component and the surface modification component, wherein the parameters include the appropriate degree of surface roughness.

公开(公告)号：US20240106804A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US17935952

申请日：2022-09-28

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: H04L9/40

CPC classification number: H04L63/0428

Abstract: Facilitating transfer of data from a first machine and/or computing system to at least a second machine and/or computing system in instances where traditional data transfer methods (such as using a communications network) are not immediately feasible is achieved by identifying a triggering event for physical transport of data, collecting the data to be transported, and transferring the data. Secure transfer of the collected data is achieved via encryption of the collected data.

公开(公告)号：US11914650B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US16935380

申请日：2020-07-22

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Craig M. Trim ,  Nadiya Kochura ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Fang Lu

IPC: G06F16/9032 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F9/451

CPC classification number: G06F16/90332 ,  G06F9/453 ,  G06F9/465 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F16/9535

Abstract: The present invention may have a computer that monitors conversation between a user and a first virtual assistant from a plurality of virtual assistants, for a confidence score value being below a confidence threshold value, where the confidence score value is associated with each answer of the first virtual assistant. When the computer determines the confidence score value is below the confidence threshold value, the computer generates a dialog flow for answering by a second virtual assistant, where the dialog flow is related to an answer associated with the confidence score value being below the confidence threshold value. Then, based on determining the second virtual assistant having a second confidence score value that is higher than the confidence score value, the computer transfers a knowledge base data of a topic associated with the dialog flow from the first virtual assistant to the second virtual assistant.

公开(公告)号：US11878707B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17692551

申请日：2022-03-11

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Fang Lu ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Tushar Agrawal ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: B60W50/14 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W60/00 ,  B60K35/00

CPC classification number: B60W50/14 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W60/0015 ,  B60K2370/175 ,  B60K2370/177 ,  B60K2370/195 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2540/043 ,  B60W2540/229 ,  B60W2556/10

Abstract: A computer-implemented method displays a media file below a distraction threshold. The method includes identifying a driver of a vehicle, where the vehicle includes an augmented reality system, and the vehicle is at least partially automated. The method also includes determining, a driving mode for the vehicle and calculating a focus score. The method includes requesting, from a media repository, a media file, where the media repository contains a plurality of media files, and each media file has an associated distractions score. The method includes receiving from the media repository, a first media file to display, where a first distraction score of the first media file combined with the focus score is below a safety threshold. The method also includes displaying the first media file by the AR system. Further aspects of the present disclosure are directed to computer program products containing functionality consistent with the method described above.