Patents Assigned to Expanse Networks, Inc.
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Patent number: 7941434Abstract: A bioinformatics method, software, database and system are presented in which attribute profiles of query-attribute-positive individuals and query-attribute-negative individuals are compared, and combinations of pangenetic and non-pangenetic attributes that occur at a higher frequency in the group of query-attribute-positive individuals are identified and stored to generate a compilation of bioattribute combinations that co-associate with the query attribute (i.e., an attribute of interest). Several computationally efficient approaches for identifying the bioattribute combinations are incorporated.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 7933912Abstract: A bioinformatics method, software, database and system for compiling attribute combinations that co-associate with a query attribute (i.e., an attribute of interest) are presented in which expanded attribute profiles associated with a group of query-attribute-positive individuals and expanded attribute profiles associated with a group of query-attribute-negative individuals are accessed, and combinations of attributes having a higher frequency of occurrence in the set of expanded attribute profiles associated with the group of query-attribute-positive individuals are identified and stored to generate a compilation of attribute combinations that co-associate with the query attribute.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 7917438Abstract: A method, system and device for secure mobile healthcare selection are presented in which a user can, from a mobile device, authorize the comparison of pangenetic (genetic and epigenetic) data with data profiles corresponding to healthcare products, services and service providers to determine which are the most appropriate for a particular consumer. Data masking is used to maintain privacy of sensitive portions of the pangenetic data.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 7844609Abstract: A method and system are presented in which a query attribute is used as the basis for accessing stored attribute combinations and their frequencies of occurrence for query-attribute-positive individuals and query-attribute-negative individuals and tabulating, based on frequencies of occurrence, those attribute combinations that are most likely to co-occur with the query attribute.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 7818310Abstract: A method and system for predisposition modification are presented in which a set of attributes for selective modification of the attribute profile of an individual are determined to enable the individual to modify their predisposition for acquiring an attribute of interest. The attribute of interest can be input in the form of a query attribute along with a minimum strength of association value which serves as a threshold to ensure that the results will provide at least a minimum degree of statistical certainty that the individual will acquire the attribute of interest upon modifying their attribute profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 7797302Abstract: A bioinformatics method, software, database and system are presented in which attribute profiles of query-attribute-positive individuals and query-attribute-negative individuals are compared, and combinations of pangenetic and non-pangenetic attributes that occur at a higher frequency in the group of query-attribute-positive individuals are identified and stored to generate a compilation of bioattribute combinations that co-associate with the query attribute (i.e., an attribute of interest).Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Publication number: 20100169262Abstract: A method, system and device for secure mobile web transactions are presented in which a user can, from a mobile device, authorize the comparison of pangenetic (genetic and epigenetic) data and request pangenetic based web searches, online recommendation of web items, and web item satisfaction prediction in which the user receives personalized results based on their pangenetic makeup. Data masking can be used to maintain privacy of sensitive portions of the pangenetic data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Publication number: 20100169313Abstract: Computer based systems, methods, software and databases are presented in which correlations between web items and pangenetic (genetic and epigenetic) attributes of individuals are determined and stored to generate a pangenetic based item feedback matrix. The pangenetic item feedback matrix can be used in computer based systems for web search, online recommendation of web items, web item satisfaction prediction, and online user behavior prediction to provide personalized results based on a user's pangenetic makeup. Data masking can be used to maintain privacy of sensitive portions of the pangenetic data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Publication number: 20100063843Abstract: A computer based method and system for masked data record access are presented in which data masks are applied to sensitive personal information so that non-masked portions of that information can be used in the selection of products, services and service providers for a consumer. In one application the method and system are utilized in the selection of healthcare products, services and providers based on pangenetic (genetic and epigenetic) and non-pangenetic information associated with the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Publication number: 20080228451Abstract: A bioinformatics method, software, database and system are presented in which statistical predictions are generated to indicate an individual's predisposition toward each of a plurality of query attributes (i.e., attributes of interest). The predictions are generated based on the identification of predisposing attribute combinations within the attribute profile of the individual and corresponding statistical results which indicate the strength of association of those predisposing attribute combinations with the query attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Publication number: 20080227063Abstract: A method, software, database and system for determining optimal career choices, psychological profiles (i.e., mental health profiles) and genetic based predispositions of an individual are presented in which an attribute profile of the individual containing genetic and non-genetic attributes is compared against a database containing combinations of genetic and non-genetic attributes that are statistically associated with career, psychological and other genetically influenced attributes derived from other individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Expanse Networks, IncInventors: Andrew Alexander Kenedy, Charles Anthony Eldering
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Patent number: 6820277Abstract: An Ad Management System (AMS) for managing sales and insertion of targeted advertisements into advertising opportunities (“avails”). The AMS provides advertisers an ability to describe their advertisements (ad characteristics) in terms of target market demographics, required ad bandwidth, ad duration, and other ad specific parameters. The AMS receives the ad characteristics and matches the ads to the avails. The AMS tracks different avails including duration and bandwidth of the avail, and uses a number of schemes to determine if the ad can be placed in the avail. The AMS targets advertisements by correlating subscriber characteristics to the ad characteristics. The subscriber characteristics may be associated with groups of subscribers (e.g. nodes in cable television environments) or to individual subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, Gregory C. Flickinger, Jeffrey S. Hamilton
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Patent number: 6714917Abstract: A subscriber identification system is presented in which EPG related data including scrolling rates, paging rates, information screen viewing times, and manner and frequency of EPG activation are used to identify a subscriber from a group of subscribers. In one instance, the subscriber viewing data is recorded and a signal processing algorithm, such as a Fourier transform, is used to produce a processed version of the EPG related data. The processed version of the EPG related data can be correlated with stored common identifiers of subscriber profiles to determine which subscriber from the group is presently viewing the programming. A neural network or fuzzy logic can be used as the mechanism for identifying the subscriber from clusters of information, which are associated with individual subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, Gregory C. Flickinger
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Patent number: 6704930Abstract: A method and apparatus for the insertion and transport of advertisements in a digital environment, including methods for directing advertisements (ads) at subscribers and substituting advertisements in a program stream with targeted advertisements. The insertion methods are based on synchronous, plesiochronous, or asynchronous techniques. These methods may operate at constant bit rates or at available bit rates. An ad manager is used to select targeted advertisements, and dynamic ad linking is used to substitute an advertisement in a program stream with an alternative targeted advertisement.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, Gregory C. Flickinger, Jeffrey S. Hamilton
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Patent number: 6684194Abstract: A subscriber identification system is presented in which subscriber selection data including channel changes, volume changes, and time-of-day viewing information is used to identify a subscriber from a group of subscribers. In one instance, the subscriber viewing data is recorded and a signal processing algorithm such as a Fourier transform is used to produce a processed version of the subscriber selection data. The processed version of the subscriber selection data can be correlated with stored common identifiers of subscriber profiles to determine which subscriber from the group is presently viewing the programming. A neural network or fuzzy logic can be used as the mechanism for identifying the subscriber from clusters of information which are associated with individual subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Expanse Network, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, M. Lamine Sylla
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Patent number: 6615039Abstract: A targeted advertising system based on subgroups. Different subgroups are formed based on one or more subscriber characteristics, and different targeted advertisements transmitted to the different subgroups. In the Internet-environment, the subgroups are formed by utilizing multicast addresses. In cable-based and satellite-based systems, the subgroups are formed by node configurations. The targeted advertisements may be transmitted simultaneously with programming and inserted locally. An apparatus is presented which receives m program streams, n advertisements, and creates p presentation streams containing targeted advertisements, where p is greater than m.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Expanse Networks, IncInventor: Charles A. Eldering
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Patent number: 6560578Abstract: An advertisement selection system is presented in which vectors describing an actual or hypothetical market for a product or desired viewing audience can be determined. An ad characterization vector is transmitted along with a consumer ID. The consumer ID is used to retrieve a consumer characterization vector which is correlated with the ad characterization vector to determine the suitability of the advertisement to the consumer. The consumer characterization vector describes statistical information regarding the demographics and product purchase preferences of a consumer, and is developed from previous purchases or viewing habits. A price for displaying the advertisement can be determined based on the results of the correlation of the ad characterization vector with the consumer characterization vector.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventor: Charles A. Eldering
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Patent number: 6457010Abstract: A subscriber characterization system is presented in which the subscriber's requests are transmitted to a server which fulfills those requests and performs monitoring of the subscriber requests for subsequent characterization of the subscriber. Monitoring includes maintaining records of the time duration programming is watched, the volume at which the programming is listened to, and any available information regarding the type of programming, including category and sub-category of the programming. The characterization system works across a network to extract textual information related to the programming from closed captioning data, electronic program guides, or other text sources associated with the programming. The extracted information is used to form program characteristics vectors. The programming characteristics vectors can be used in combination with the subscriber selection data to form a subscriber profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, M. Lamine Sylla
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Patent number: 6324519Abstract: An advertisement auction system is presented in which content/opportunity providers announce to advertisers that they have an opportunity to present an advertisement to a consumer. The advertiser transmits ad characterization information which is correlated with the consumer profile. Based on the results of the correlation, the advertisers place bids for the advertisement opportunity. Upon acceptance of a bid the advertisement is delivered to the consumer. The system can be applied to a variety of media including Internet advertisements, advertisements delivered over cable television systems, and printed materials such as magazines and periodicals. The system allows consumers to receive more targeted advertisements which match their lifestyle and interests, insures advertisers that their ads will be received by the appropriate audience, and allows the content/opportunity provider the ability to maximize revenue for the advertising opportunity.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventor: Charles A. Eldering
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Patent number: 6298348Abstract: A consumer profiling system is presented in which consumer profiles are formed and updated based on their purchases. The consumer profiles contain both demographic data and product preferences. Purchase records are transmitted to the consumer profiling system which updates the consumer profiles based on product characterizations which include demographic profiles of the typical purchaser of that product as well as the product brand and size. The consumer profiles can be access by advertisers who transmit information characterizing their ads. The ad information is correlated with the consumer profile to produce a measure of the applicability of the ad to that consumer. The system allows the creation of consumer profiles describing demographic and product preference information. An advantage of the system is the ability to maintain the privacy of the information while still allowing it to be accessed to match advertisements and offers to consumers.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Expanse Networks, Inc.Inventor: Charles A. Eldering