Patents by Inventor Robert Hyland

Robert Hyland 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: 8527409
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for auditing and reconciling custodial accounts. A tool is provided to allow a custodial agent to audit a custodial account at one or more depository institutions at which deposits are held by the custodial agent on behalf of one or more individuals and reconcile such accounts. According to one embodiment, the method includes comparing account balance data from a depository institution for a custodial account against account balance data from a second source for the custodial account, identifying discrepancies between the balance data from the depository institution and the balance data from the second source, identifying a prospective write-off in the amount of one or more of the discrepancies, and prompting the custodial agent to indicate whether the custodial agent accepts the prospective write-off. The prospective write-off may be offset against an account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Hyland
  • Publication number: 20130138511
    Abstract: Methods and systems to schedule delivery of items of content selectively to online users are described. In various embodiments, a method of scheduling delivery of multiple items of content selectively to a plurality of online users is disclosed. The method includes determining expected values relating to each user being online during a given time period, and generating an ordered list of the multiple items of content to be selectively delivered to each of the plurality of online users based on the expected values. Other methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Carruthers, Robert Hyland, Richard C. Larson, Robert McCready, John Moran, Nathaniel Thurston
  • Patent number: 8332268
    Abstract: A method and system to schedule delivery of items of content selectively to online users are described. Expected values relating to each user being online is determined during a given time period. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The ordered list may be prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Carruthers, Robert Hyland, Richard Larson, Robert McCready, John Moran, Nathaniel Thurston
  • Patent number: 8190520
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for auditing and reconciling custodial accounts. A tool is provided to allow a custodial agent to audit a custodial account at one or more depository institutions at which deposits are held by the custodial agent on behalf of one or more individuals and reconcile such accounts. According to one embodiment, the method includes comparing account balance data from a depository institution for a custodial account against account balance data from a second source for the custodial account, identifying discrepancies between the balance data from the depository institution and the balance data from the second source, identifying a prospective write-off in the amount of one or more of the discrepancies, and prompting the custodial agent to indicate whether the custodial agent accepts the prospective write-off. The prospective write-off may be offset against an account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Hyland
  • Patent number: 7640199
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for auditing and reconciling custodial accounts. A tool is provided to allow a custodial agent to audit a custodial account at one or more depository institutions at which deposits are held by the custodial agent on behalf of one or more individuals and reconcile such accounts. According to one embodiment, the method includes comparing account balance data from a depository institution for a custodial account against account balance data from a second source for the custodial account, identifying discrepancies between the balance data from the depository institution and the balance data from the second source, identifying a prospective write-off in the amount of one or more of the discrepancies, and prompting the custodial agent to indicate whether the custodial agent accepts the prospective write-off. The prospective write-off may be offset against an account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Hyland
  • Publication number: 20070298317
    Abstract: The invention provides a cylindrical electrochemical cell which includes a first electrode and a second electrode which is a counter electrode to the first electrode, and an electrolyte. The first electrode includes a polyanion-based electrode active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Brodd, Robert Hyland, James Akridge
  • Publication number: 20070107027
    Abstract: A method and system to schedule delivery of items of content selectively to online users are described. Expected values relating to each user being online is determined during a given time period. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The ordered list may be prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Carruthers, Robert Hyland, Richard Larson, Robert McCready, John Moran, Nathaniel Thurston
  • Publication number: 20070032908
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for monitoring and real-time heat load control based upon server and environmental parameters. Multiple types of information technology equipment (ITE) and environmental data are monitored and collected. The collected data are analyzed, and displayed in a summary format. Heat load control rules are stored responsive to analyzing the collected data or a user selected control input. User selected and automated control functions are selectively provided responsive to analyzing the collected data and the stored heat load control rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Hyland, Marvin Misgen, Joseph Prisco
  • Patent number: 7174305
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for scheduling the delivery of multiple items of content selectively to online users. Expected values relating to each user being online during a given time period are determined. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The list is prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Carruthers, Robert Hyland, Richard Larson, Robert McCready, John Moran, Nathaniel Thurston
  • Publication number: 20020128904
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for scheduling the delivery of multiple items of content selectively to online users. Expected values relating to each user being online during a given time period are determined. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The list is prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Tim Carruthers, Robert Hyland, Richard Larson, Robert McCready, John Moran, Nathaniel Thurston