Patents by Inventor Robyn R. Schwartz
Robyn R. Schwartz 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).
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Patent number: 11087373Abstract: A system and associated method. The system includes a server computer and an integration and dis-integration engine coupled to the server computer. The server computer provides a structure in which the components are integrated via dynamic application programming interface (API) integration. Multiple components are sequenced in a predefined sequential order. A function to be performed is respectively associated with each component. The server computer and the integration and dis-integration engine provide a technology environment that dynamically integrates technology enabled business processes that dynamically, electronically and automatically enter and leave the components integrated in the structure provided by the server computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 10528924Abstract: A token file is received from an e-Commerce platform having a veracity grade capability. An off-line transaction is made using the token which records events of the transaction. Subsequently, the token re-enters the e-Currency platform and transfers the recorded off-line events. The platform rebuilds the token's past state based upon the state of nearby tokens and the recorded events, so that additional transactions can be rated, including a veracity grade.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20190295138Abstract: A system and associated method. The system includes a server computer and an integration and dis-integration engine coupled to the server computer. The server computer provides a structure in which the components are integrated via dynamic application programming interface (API) integration. Multiple components are sequenced in a predefined sequential order. A function to be performed is respectively associated with each component. The server computer and the integration and dis-integration engine provide a technology environment that dynamically integrates technology enabled business processes that dynamically, electronically and automatically enter and leave the components integrated in the structure provided by the server computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 10373220Abstract: A horizontal structure of components (or disparate business provider entities) for retail sales of merchandise is integrated by a server computer. The plurality of components are capable of collectively performing and completing the sale. Each component can be performed by a plurality of independent businesses, which are integrated or dis-integrated automatically and electronically by an integration engine within the structure on demand by the customer.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 10223668Abstract: A method and associated system for processing a search query to retrieve product information and offers that are customized for an end user. An electronic planogram including expected locations of a product in a retail store is generated. A received communication includes a query object, an approximate location of the product in the retail store, and a database search query. From a comparison between the approximate and expected locations of the product, an electronic message is generated to communicate, to employees of the retail store, that the product is misplaced in the retail store. The database search query is performed for retrieving product information offers that are customized for the end user. The query object and the electronic planogram are used to identify products that have been misplaced, maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands, and track the location of products within the retail store.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20180211211Abstract: A method and associated system for processing a search query to retrieve product information and offers that are customized for an end user. An electronic planogram including expected locations of a product in a retail store is generated. A received communication includes a query object, an approximate location of the product in the retail store, and a database search query. From a comparison between the approximate and expected locations of the product, an electronic message is generated to communicate, to employees of the retail store, that the product is misplaced in the retail store. The database search query is performed for retrieving product information offers that are customized for the end user. The query object and the electronic planogram are used to identify products that have been misplaced, maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands, and track the location of products within the retail store.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 10032292Abstract: A portable pervasive device includes a combined visual and thermal display. The user is able to detect texture of displayed objects visually and through touching the combined display. A software application pre-defines color codes and temperature settings for a plurality of textures on a graded scale including smooth, soft, and rough. The object is then shown on the display using the color codes and temperature settings for at lest one surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9984357Abstract: A method and associated system for processing a search query to retrieve product information and offers that are customized for an end user. An electronic planogram including expected locations of a product in a retail store is generated. A received communication includes a query object, an approximate location of the product in the retail store, and a database search query. From a comparison between the approximate and expected locations of the product, an electronic message is generated to communicate, to employees of the retail store, that the product is misplaced in the retail store. The database search query is performed for retrieving product information offers that are customized for the end user. The query object and the electronic planogram are used to identify products that have been misplaced, maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands, and track the location of products within the retail store.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20180121944Abstract: An approach is provided for determining a value of data. After determining that a user's computing device is performing an action which generates data specifying the user's associated content, preferences, traits, behavior, or location, and that the data is of interest to entity(ies), the value of the data is assessed and normalized. The entity(ies) are determined to be offering reward(s) for sharing the data. The reward(s) are determined to have monetary value(s) that each equals or exceeds the normalized value. The normalized value and the reward(s) are displayed. A selection of one of the displayed reward(s) is received. The selected reward is offered by one of the entity(ies). The data is shared with a computing device of the entity that offered the reward and if a reward was selected, the reward is sent to the computing device of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20170308848Abstract: A method and associated system for processing a search query to retrieve product information and offers that are customized for an end user. An electronic planogram including expected locations of a product in a retail store is generated. A received communication includes a query object, an approximate location of the product in the retail store, and a database search query. From a comparison between the approximate and expected locations of the product, an electronic message is generated to communicate, to employees of the retail store, that the product is misplaced in the retail store. The database search query is performed for retrieving product information offers that are customized for the end user. The query object and the electronic planogram are used to identify products that have been misplaced, maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands, and track the location of products within the retail store.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9767430Abstract: In response to a mobile computing device querying information for a product within a retail store, program code may instruct a camera of the mobile computing device to capture an image as part of a query for the product. The program code may also collect information for the query of the product, which includes information from the barcode and the mobile computing device. The program code adjusts a calculation of an approximate location of the product via use of distance vectors that are within the information that is collected for the query the product. The program code generates a query object to perform the query. The program code defines an optimal arrangement of products within the retail store. The program code updates an electronic planogram based on the optimal arrangement of products. The program code retrieves product information that is customized for an end user, based on the query object generated.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20160247298Abstract: A portable pervasive device includes a combined visual and thermal display. The user is able to detect texture of displayed objects visually and through touching the combined display. A software application pre-defines color codes and temperature settings for a plurality of textures on a graded scale including smooth, soft, and rough. The object is then shown on the display using the color codes and temperature settings for at lest one surface of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20160196592Abstract: A horizontal structure of components (or disparate business provider entities) for retail sales of merchandise is integrated by a server computer. The plurality of components are capable of collectively performing and completing the sale. Each component can be performed by a plurality of independent businesses, which are integrated or dis-integrated automatically and electronically by an integration engine within the structure on demand by the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9361709Abstract: A portable pervasive device includes a combined visual and thermal display. The user is able to detect texture of displayed objects visually and through touching the combined display. A software application pre-defines color codes and temperature settings for a plurality of textures on a graded scale including smooth, soft, and rough. The object is then shown on the display using the color codes and temperature settings for at least one surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9324062Abstract: A payment company separate from a retailer runs a payment application having credentials on a server computer. There are wireless personal portable interfaces belonging to the payment company but located in real and virtual retail, showrooms. The retailer agrees to the credentials of the payment company, which include prespecified real and virtual currencies for remittance. Credentials also include rules regarding limitations on acceptance of remittance in virtual currencies. A customer having a personal portable device enters a showroom and selects merchandise to purchase. She selects a payment company who remits payment to the retailer according to the credentials.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20160042331Abstract: A payment company separate from a retailer runs a payment application having credentials on a server computer. There are wireless personal portable interfaces belonging to the payment company but located in real and virtual retail, showrooms. The retailer agrees to the credentials of the payment company, which include prespecified real and virtual currencies for remittance. Credentials also include rules regarding limitations on acceptance of remittance in virtual currencies. A customer having a personal portable device enters a showroom and selects merchandise to purchase. She selects a payment company who remits payment to the retailer according to the credentials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9171299Abstract: A payment company separate from a retailer runs a payment application having credentials on a server computer. There are wireless personal portable interfaces belonging to the payment company but located in real and virtual retail, showrooms. The retailer agrees to the credentials of the payment company, which include prespecified real and virtual currencies for remittance. Credentials also include rules regarding limitations on acceptance of remittance in virtual currencies. A customer having a personal portable device enters a showroom and selects merchandise to purchase. She selects a payment company who remits payment to the retailer according to the credentials.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9053508Abstract: A system and method that improves and enhances the customer's in-store shopping experience. The consumer product of purchase interest or intent to buy expresses (or self-announces via technology) it's match (or fit based on known or understood buying habits, customer taste, tendencies, etc) against the customer preferences during an in-store shopping experience.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Siddique M. Adoni, Scott Duby, Robyn R. Schwartz, Dhandapani Shanmugam
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Publication number: 20150149343Abstract: A token file is received from an e-Commerce platform having a veracity grade capability. An off-line transaction is made using the token which records events of the transaction. Subsequently, the token re-enters the e-Currency platform and transfers the recorded off-line events. The platform rebuilds the token's past state based upon the state of nearby tokens and the recorded events, so that additional transactions can be rated, including a veracity grade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Robyn R. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9043230Abstract: A method that improves and enhances the customer's in-store shopping experience. The consumer product of purchase interest or intent to buy expresses (or self-announces via technology) it's match (or fit based on known or understood buying habits, customer taste, tendencies, etc) against the customer preferences during an in-store shopping experience.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Siddique M. Adoni, Scott Duby, Robyn R. Schwartz, Dhandapani Shanmugam