Patents by Inventor Brian Amend

Brian Amend has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11966372
    Abstract: A novel technique for matching, merging, and combining a new database record with a master database record is described herein. The technique uses specific fields to compare in a unique exact match and fuzzy match combination to determine if a non-exact matching record pair is indeed a matched pair. Once the match is established, the records are merged or combined to utilize the best information from the two records.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Bottomline Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Gagne, Michelle Cloutier, Brian Amend, Sean Glerum
  • Publication number: 20230139699
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a string similarity score determined using a Levenshtein distance algorithm, the n-gram or trigram methods, the Jaro-Winkler algorithm, the Cosine similarity algorithm, the Hamming distance algorithm, the Damerau-Levenshtein distance algorithm, or similar. For each comparison, the string similarity score is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches. The keyboard distance is determined by counting a number of key movements required to move from one key to another using diagonal movements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Bottomline Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Glerum, Melissa Kutsch, Brian Amend, Jessica Moran
  • Patent number: 11163955
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a string similarity score determined using a Levenshtein distance algorithm, the n-gram or trigram methods, the Jaro-Winkler algorithm, the Cosine similarity algorithm, the Hamming distance algorithm, the Damerau-Levenshtein distance algorithm, or similar. For each comparison, the string similarity score is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Bottomline Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran, Sean Glerum
  • Publication number: 20210049326
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a string similarity score determined using a Levenshtein distance algorithm, the n-gram or trigram methods, the Jaro-Winkler algorithm, the Cosine similarity algorithm, the Hamming distance algorithm, the Damerau-Levenshtein distance algorithm, or similar. For each comparison, the string similarity score is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Bottomline Technologies (de) Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran, Sean Glerum
  • Patent number: 10824809
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran, Brian Amend, Sean Glerum
  • Publication number: 20200279076
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Bottomline Technologies (de) Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran, Brian Amend, Sean Glerum
  • Patent number: 10699075
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Bottomline Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Sean Glerum, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran
  • Publication number: 20190155903
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Bottomline Technologies (DE), Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Sean Glerum, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran
  • Patent number: 10235356
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Sean Glerum, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran
  • Publication number: 20170351659
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for matching user inputted text to stored text. The user inputted text is compared to each of the text strings stored in a database using a Levenshtein distance algorithm. For each comparison, the Levenshtein distance is analyzed to determine exact matches, non-matches, and probable matches. Probable matches are further analyzed using a keyboard distance algorithm to differentiate between matches and non-matches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Amend, Sean Glerum, Melissa Kutsch, Jessica Moran
  • Patent number: 9248966
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20150329288
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9092752
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8433439
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20130054008
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8374924
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8340808
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8290614
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8285415
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8219241
    Abstract: A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Vinayak Pandit, Brian Amend, Louie Chin, Jeffrey Elliott, Kathy Emery, Gaurav Hasija, Maureen Isidoro, Lionel Ng, Doug Peterson, Todd Steffen, Patrick Sullivan