Patents Assigned to Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12677034
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods relate to technology to provide first content to a first computing device to be presented on the first computing device as part of a telecommunication session associated with a first use. The technology receives telecommunication data from the first computing device as part of the telecommunication session, identifies a user characteristic of the user based on the telecommunication data, where the user characteristic is associated with the first content presented on the first computing device, further where the user characteristic is one or more of a physical characteristic of the user or an audio characteristic of the user. The technology also measures an emotional response of the user based on the user characteristic, and automatically adjusts a parameter of the telecommunication session based on the emotional response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Moses Vaughan, Darwin Romulus
  • Patent number: 12675994
    Abstract: A system includes one or more processors coupled to a camera and a display. The processor(s) identify a unique identifier on a label of a prescription pill bottle or container using images generated by the camera, and request additional data from a pharmacy benefit manager using the identifier. The system includes an augmented reality subsystem that directs the display to present the additional data from the benefit manager in an augmented reality foreground image displayed over the camera images, directs the display to present interactive portion(s) in the augmented reality foreground image, and, responsive to detecting a user selection, implements an action that includes transmitting a request to refill a prescription drug, calling a doctor, and/or directing the display to present drug interaction information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. McDole, Sivaram Adhiappan, Robert K. Gaddy, Carlos G. Ruiz, Murat Sanli
  • Patent number: 12670038
    Abstract: A risk mitigation architecture for new application programming interface service adoption includes a client interface configured to generate an API call, a legacy API module configured to generate a legacy API result in response to receiving the API call, a new API module configured to generate a new API result in response to receiving the API call, and a delegation module configured to selectively return the legacy API result to the client interface or the new API result to the client interface, according to at least one specified feature selector. The architecture includes a data comparator in communication with the delegation module, the data comparator configured to compare the legacy API result with the new API result according to at least one specified comparison configuration, to generate an API comparison result indicative of the legacy API result and the new API result having same or different output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Zhang, Steven DeLassus
  • Patent number: 12670042
    Abstract: A method of transmitting automated communications within an integrated application system architecture includes identifying, by processor hardware, each of multiple applications in an integrated application system architecture. For each identified application, the method includes obtaining at least one input to the identified application and at least one output to the identified application, defining a result set for the identified application, and storing the result set an as entry in a result map set of memory hardware. The method includes determining a result mesh according to each result set stored in the result map set, receiving an entity processing request, executing, via a first one of the multiple applications, the at least one workflow process associated with the first one of the multiple applications, to process the entity processing request and generate a first application process result, and transmitting an automated communication to a second one of the multiple applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Ghanshyam Kumar
  • Patent number: 12665093
    Abstract: A method for determining a social health score for a region includes receiving first data for a geographical area. The first data includes values for multiple features corresponding to multiple domains (such as economic, education, and environmental). The method includes, for a first domain, selecting a first set of features (for example, an environmental domain may include a feature that describes the amount of the geographical area covered by impervious surfaces), and determining weights for the first set of features. The method includes receiving second data for the region and determining a first region domain score based on the second data and the first feature weights. The method includes determining a total score for the region based on the first region domain score that indicates a level of resource access for a population of the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lucero, Andrew Vinson, Samuel Affare, Alexi E. Makarkin
  • Patent number: 12657110
    Abstract: A system includes processor hardware and memory hardware storing instructions. The instructions include, in response to receiving an input indicating a code file from a user device of a user, obtaining the code file, identifying a code language of the code file and a plurality of objects within the code file, and obtaining a set of rules. The instructions include, for each rule, applying the rule to each object to determine an adherence of the object to the rule or a violation of the object of the rule. The instructions include generating a report that indicates, for each rule and for each object, the adherence of the object to the rule or the violation of the object of the rule. The instructions include transmitting, for display on the user device, the generated report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Cable, Beverly K. De Loach, Erol Kucukarslan, Beverly Leach, Alan Gandarilla, Long V. Nguyen, Tracy L. Hautanen-Kriel
  • Patent number: 12657338
    Abstract: A method for managing Master Data Management (MDM) data sets is provided. The method stores a second MDM data set into a second data repository separate and distinct from a first data repository storing a first MDM data set; continuously protects data integrity of the first and second MDM data sets, by: (i) maintaining separation between the first data repository and the second data repository, and (ii) preventing unauthorized data sharing by the first and second MDM data sets; detects a change to an MDM record of the first MDM data set, via a communication platform; determines that the second MDM data set includes a second MDM record associated with the patient, based on recognition of the patient by the second data repository; creates a cross-reference identifier for the patient; and updates the first MDM data set and the second MDM data set to include the cross-reference identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherri C. Adame, Pranav Kapil
  • Patent number: 12649594
    Abstract: The cleaner assembly is configured for cleaning an automated dispensing device is described herein. The cleaner assembly includes a pallet; a plurality of side walls enclosing an inner chamber; a blower configured to propel contaminants into said inner chamber; and at least one roller operably supported by and projecting above at least one of said side walls, said at least one roller being configured to scrape contaminants off of a base plate of the automated dispensing device and towards said blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig F. Mortimer
  • Patent number: 12651663
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical order processing system, components thereof, and associated methods for filling a prescription order. The pharmaceutical order processing system includes a lower insert placer, a syringe placer, a dosing cup placer, a pharmaceutical container placer, and/or an upper insert placer. The lower insert placer places a lower insert into a box. The syringe placer places a syringe into a syringe compartment of the lower insert. The dosing cup placer places a dosing cup into a dosing cup compartment of the lower insert. The pharmaceutical container placer places a pharmaceutical container into a pharmaceutical container compartment of the lower insert. The upper insert placer places an upper insert into the box after the box has received the lower insert and the lower insert has received the syringe, the dosing cup and the pharmaceutical container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabriel Di Genova
  • Patent number: 12634210
    Abstract: A monitoring system for mapping and monitoring inter-application communications in a computing ecosystem is described. The monitoring system provides consolidated visibility to computing ecosystems by providing end-to-end mapping and monitoring of inter-application communications and events, changes, incidents, and status information of applications, services, and systems. As described, the monitoring system is configured to (a) identify communication paths linking the host devices, (b) generate an ecosystem map based on the communication paths, (c) transmit a monitoring signal to the network, (d) receive a monitoring response from the host devices in response to the monitoring signal including at least a first status, (e) process the monitoring response with the ecosystem map to generate an active ecosystem map, and (f) display the active ecosystem map including the host devices and at least one status associated with the host devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Trapani, Scott H. Reid, Jason T. Graklanoff, Matthew M. Heck
  • Patent number: 12632453
    Abstract: A query generation system includes memory hardware configured to store instructions and processor hardware configured to execute the instructions. The instructions include obtaining a definition of a query specifying a number of elements of the query. The instructions include identifying candidate query elements for the query that correspond to a set of multiple domains. The instructions include, based on the specified number, determining a target number for each of the domains. The instructions include optimizing a selection of query elements from among the candidates. Using data from prior queries, the optimization maximizes at least one of internal consistency of the selected query elements and correlation of the selected query elements with a reference query. The optimization selects the target number of query elements for the domains. The instructions include storing the selected query elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra L. Diaz-Castillo, Stefan M. Riedling
  • Patent number: 12616640
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is related to a medication container that includes a receptacle with an interior, a bottom wall, and an open top. A refill indicator is disposed in the interior of the receptacle and in contact with the bottom wall and extends towards the open top. The refill indicator has a top surface. A plurality of pills are disposed in the receptacle, and a pill count of the pills is greater than a predetermined notification pill count such that at least one of the pills contacts the top surface of the refill indicator. The refill indicator is sized and shaped such that the top surface is free of pills when the pill count is at or is less than the notification pill count to notify a user that a refill may be necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. Rosomoff
  • Patent number: 12617566
    Abstract: A medication packaging system can include a tray with a slot and a literature receiving area to hold literature in a position above the slot, and a robotic arm with a literature grabbing mechanism that can have a plurality of fingers that extend parallel to one another. The plurality of fingers including a central finger and a pair of outer fingers that are located on opposite sides of the central finger which are relatively movable between a disengaged position on one side of the slot of the tray to an engaged position at least partially on the other side of the slot to engage and fold the literature in the literature receiving area of the tray. The robotic arm can move the literature and place it in a shipping bag or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Hoffman, Daniel Riippa, Micah Baggett
  • Patent number: 12612243
    Abstract: A hopper of a pharmaceutical counter comprises a housing defining an interior sized to hold a plurality of pharmaceuticals. The housing defines an outlet in communication with the interior that is sized and shaped to permit the plurality of pharmaceuticals to move therethrough. The hopper also includes a baffle supported by the housing and disposed in the interior. The baffle is disposed between upper and lower ends of the interior. The baffle is arranged to support a portion of the plurality of pharmaceuticals above the baffle when the plurality of pharmaceuticals is held in the interior of the housing. This relieves the head pressure of the pharmaceuticals at the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 12595114
    Abstract: The medication container includes a receptacle that has an inner space for holding medications. The cap assembly is coupled with the receptacle for retaining the medications in the inner space. The cap assembly includes at least one passage that can be selectively opened and closed and includes at least one medication sensor that is configured to detect any medications travelling through the passage and out of the receptacle in a contactless manner. A microprocessor is in electrical communication with the at least one medication sensor and with a memory. The microprocessor is configured to record data to the memory in response to the at least one medication sensor detecting a medication travelling through the passage. A wireless module is in electrical communication with the microprocessor for uploading the data to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Hoffman, Douglas L. Vandy Bogurt, Timothy B. Clise
  • Patent number: 12592303
    Abstract: Methods and systems for performing dose regimen modification are provided. The methods and systems perform operations comprising: receiving prescription related data for treating a patient with an expected level of efficacy, the prescription related data comprising medication regimen information including dose and interval; determining, using a model, a first amount of drug waste based on the prescription related data; comparing the first amount of drug waste to a threshold value; and in response to determining that the first amount of drug waste transgresses the threshold value, identifying an alternate medication regimen that is associated with a treatment having a given level of efficacy corresponding to the expected level of efficacy, the alternate medication regimen being associated with a second amount of drug waste that is lower than the first amount of drug waste; and triggering a notification associated with the alternate medication regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Lesley A. D'Albini, William J. Wright, Sid Phadke, Mark Jacob, Mary M. Dorholt
  • Patent number: 12591938
    Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication that a record has been updated and determining a confidence score. The method includes, in response to a determination that the confidence score has not met a threshold, filtering a set of communications. The method includes determining whether the record change has met one or more of a set of validity criteria. The method includes, in response to a determination that the user record change has not met the set of validity criteria, based on a first outcome of a set of reporting criteria, automatically generating a prompt with a first suggested revision of the first change. The method includes, in response to a determination that the record change has not met the set of validity criteria, based on a second outcome of the set of reporting criteria, automatically revising the first change with the first suggested revision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Dinesh Yajaman, Morgan J. Finley, Micah Mclean, Anirban Chowdhury, Mantu Kumar
  • Patent number: 12591849
    Abstract: Method and systems for product inventory are described. In one embodiment, an inventory surface unit retains a plurality of products in an unordered state. An inventory identification unit acquires information for an orientation, and location of the plurality of products on the inventory surface unit. The inventory identification unit is disposed above the inventory surface unit. An inventory pick unit is adapted to pick a product among the plurality of products from the inventory surface unit based on the orientation and location acquired by the inventory identification unit. The inventory pick unit is disposed proximal the inventory surface unit, and the inventory pick unit is communicatively connected to the inventory identification unit. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Eller
  • Patent number: D1117314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gaines, Jr., Nicholas D. Main
  • Patent number: D1118665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc D. Chechik, Kathleen M. Fortune, Nicholas A. Rudock, Sara A Raj