Patents Assigned to Service
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Publication number: 20140074599Abstract: A computing apparatus configured to target the same offer differently to users based on the media channels used to deliver the offer. The offer may include first qualification conditions formulated based on triggering events, such as the current location of a user, the current transaction of the user as being processed by a transaction handler. The offer may further include second qualification conditions not based on such triggering events. When a first set of media channels is used for offer delivery, the first qualification conditions are ignored; and the offer is delivered, via the first set of media channels, to users who satisfy the second qualification conditions. When a second set of media channels is used for offer delivery, the delivery of the offer is limited to users who satisfy both the first qualification conditions and the second qualification conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Visa International Service AssociationInventor: Douglas Joseph Rappoport
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Publication number: 20140075362Abstract: A graphical user interface that is capable of being used on a computing device, such as a vehicle diagnostic tool. The graphical user interface includes various buttons that when actuated causes the vehicle diagnostic tool to perform a corresponding functionality such as read diagnostic trouble codes and collect and display a data stream of diagnostic data of a vehicle. The graphical user interface also displays buffered data in a data window and the data may be moved using various input buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Kevin Gray, Harry Gilbert
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Publication number: 20140073537Abstract: Of the many methods and compositions provided herein, one method includes a method comprising introducing a sealant composition into a well bore that penetrates a subterranean formation, wherein the sealant composition comprises a base fluid, a binder material, and a filler material; and allowing the sealant composition to form a cohesive sealant. One composition provided herein includes a sealant composition comprising a base fluid, a binder material, and a filler material, wherein the sealant composition will form a cohesive sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Krishna M. Ravi, Gunnar Lende
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Publication number: 20140069627Abstract: A flow restrictor includes resilient flaps that can flex outward to an open position in response to fluid flow pressure and return to an initial position at which the resilient flaps restrict fluid flow more than in the open position. The resilient flaps can overlap and variably restrict fluid flow based on fluid flow pressure. The flow restrictor can be used on a transport tube to avoid a need for a packing tube in an alternative path system to deliver gravel packing slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Brandon Thomas Least
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Publication number: 20140075356Abstract: A graphical user interface that is capable of being used on a computing device, such as a vehicle diagnostic tool. The graphical user interface includes various buttons that when actuated causes the vehicle diagnostic tool to perform a corresponding functionality such as read diagnostic trouble codes and collect and display a data stream of diagnostic data of a vehicle. The graphical user interface also displays buffered data in a data window and the data may be moved using various input buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Kevin Gray, Matthew Pasztor
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Publication number: 20140074396Abstract: A method and system for generating a location identification grid and for using a location identification grid. The location identification grid can include a first geographic area that correspond to a pre-existing area. This pre-existing area can correspond to a postal code such as a zip code, a telephone code such as, an area code, or any other desired pre-existing area. The location identification grid can be subdivided into smaller geographic areas to allow more accurate identification of a location. The location identification grid can include a second geographic area. The second geographic area can be a subdivision of the first geographic area. The location identification grid can be used with signals that identify a location within a location identification grid. These signals can include a first component corresponding to the first geographic area and the second component corresponding to one or more second geographic areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Clayton C. Bonnell, Neri G. Terry, JR., Kurt J. Schulz
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Systems, methods, and apparatus for overhead scanning of images in a manual distribution environment
Patent number: 8668150Abstract: This disclosure defines systems, methods and apparatus for scanning in a distribution environment. In one aspect a method is disclosed for expanding a field of view of a camera. The method may include moving a mirror according to a determined pattern of movement and speed and capturing a series of images with a camera while the mirror is moving such that the field of view defining images captured by the camera changes based on the position of the mirror. The method may further include using image data from the series of images to process information located on a target item being imaged. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a selectively movable mirror positioned relative to an image capture device. A controller is configured to capture an image while the mirror is moving.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Scott R. Bombaugh, John M. Dunlop -
Patent number: 8671047Abstract: A computerized method of implementing position-keeping in a multi-market environment is described herein. The method comprises identifying a plurality of instrument transaction parameters based on a universal instrument ID of at least one instrument. The instrument transaction parameters comprise a market level identifier and a register level identifier. Further, at least one consolidation line is generated for the instrument based on at least the plurality of instrument transaction parameters, wherein the position-keeping is achieved based on the consolidation line.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services LimitedInventors: Satya R. Suresh, Ganapathy N. Subramaniam, Sydney Mammen, Venu Galgali
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Patent number: 8669212Abstract: The present invention relates to fluids useful for subterranean operations, and more particularly, to fluorosurfactants useful for the reduction of water blocks, gas blocks, and/or gas condensates and their associated treatment fluids and methods. Provided is a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method may comprise contacting the subterranean formation with a fluorosurfactant. The fluorosurfactant may comprise an amine group, wherein the amine group comprises at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of a fluoroalkyl group, a fluoroalkenyl group, and combinations thereof, wherein the at least one substituent comprises about 3 carbons to about 22 carbons. Also provided are polymeric surfactants and treatment fluids that comprise fluorosurfactants.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lewis R. Norman, Rajesh K. Saini
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Patent number: 8671105Abstract: A computer implemented system and method that combines data from multiple sources to provide a unified view of data using multi-layered conceptual modeling framework. The invention provides means to model conceptual data models at multiple levels of abstraction and a means to map them with each other and with physical models. A query rewriting approach adopted in the present invention is capable of translating queries down multiple levels of conceptual models into physical models and Conceptual modeling framework provide a means to capture and process semantic intent of data more accurately thereby reducing data integration errors significantly.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services LimitedInventors: Sreedhar Sannareddy Reddy, Prasenjit Das, Raghavendra Reddy Yeddula
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Patent number: 8670895Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic tool configured to interface with a removable memory device. The removable memory device is configured to store information about the vehicle such as, for example, the maintenance history of the vehicle and notes or special instructions from one or more mechanics having performed the maintenance. The memory device, once disengaged from the diagnostic tool, is given to the vehicle's owner for safekeeping and may be incorporated in a key, fob or other device that the owner would often have available when operating the vehicle. Also, a method of collecting and storing vehicle data is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Manokar Chinnadurai, Stefano Coruzzi, Ed Lipscomb
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Patent number: 8667925Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for locating an instrument within a pipe. The apparatus may include body portion defining a cavity therein, a pipe engagement region for slideable engagement with a pipe, and an instrument retention portion for receiving at least a portion of an instrument therein and retaining the instrument in position relative to the body. A method is also disclosed including the use of the apparatus to locate an instrument within a pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: HTC Management Services, LtdInventors: Richard Christopher, Erwin Pearson
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Patent number: 8671038Abstract: A system and method for associating payments with spending vehicles so that an individual who is entitled to receive periodic or special payments such as social security checks receives in place of the payment a spending vehicle such as a discount card, rebate, or coupon for use with purchases of the sponsor's products or services. Sponsors include companies and organizations interested in offering purchase incentives to their customers. An individual who wishes to receive a spending vehicle rather than the regular payment selects the spending vehicle he or she would like to receive. The individual then assigns his or her right to receive the payment to a third party. The third party then arranges to give a spending vehicle to the individual and to transfer the individual's payment to the sponsor of the spending vehicle. The third party may take a portion of the payment as compensation for the service.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: H&R Block Tax Services LLCInventor: Robert D. Wilson
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Patent number: 8671051Abstract: A way to facilitate the use of funds from an automobile loan is provided. The vehicle identification number of the automobile the loan applicant wishes to purchase is used to activate the funds of the loan for use. The applicant may receive a loan card to be used in the transaction that may be initially inactive, i.e. unable to be used for a transaction, until the vehicle identification number is received by the financial institution that accepted the loan application. An applicant of the loan may also be provided information relating to an account established for the disbursement of the loan proceeds. The account may be initially inactive until the vehicle identification number of the automobile is received and the applicant may also receive additional information required to be transmitted to the financial institution in order to use the funds, including, without limitation, a security code.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: Christopher A. Sandoval
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Patent number: 8668016Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wellbore servicing system, comprising a tubular string, a first sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the first sleeve system comprising a first sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a first ported case, the first sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the first ported case by a first restrictor while the first restrictor is enabled, and a first delay system configured to selectively restrict movement of the first sliding sleeve relative to the first ported case while the first restrictor is disabled; a second sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the second sleeve system comprising a second sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a second ported case, the second sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the second ported case by a second restrictor while the second restrictor is enabled.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Cale Porter, Kendall Lee Pacey, Matthew Todd Howell, William Ellis Standridge, Jimmie Robert Williamson, Perry Shy, Roger Watson
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Patent number: 8671050Abstract: A way to facilitate the use of funds from an automobile loan is provided. The vehicle identification number of the automobile the loan applicant wishes to purchase is used to activate the funds of the loan for use. The applicant may receive a loan card to be used in the transaction that may be initially inactive, i.e. unable to be used for a transaction, until the vehicle identification number is received by the financial institution that accepted the loan application. An applicant of the loan may also be provided information relating to an account established for the disbursement of the loan proceeds. The account may be initially inactive until the vehicle identification number of the automobile is received and the applicant may also receive additional information required to be transmitted to the financial institution in order to use the funds, including, without limitation, a security code.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: Christopher A. Sandoval
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Patent number: 8670563Abstract: A system and method for facilitating secure client server communication using elliptical curve cryptography and certificateless public key infrastructure has been disclosed. The system includes a secret key generation means which generates a secret key of m-bits based on the elliptic curve diffie hellman algorithm. The system further includes a session key generation means which makes use of said secret key and elliptic curve diffie hellman algorithm to generate a session key. The session key is used to facilitate secured communication between the client and the server.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.Inventor: Vijayarangan Natarajan
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Patent number: 8668010Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising preparing a composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement, water, and a fluid loss additive wherein the fluid loss additive comprises an acid gelling polymer, placing the composition in the wellbore, and allowing the composition to set. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing into a wellbore having a bottom hole static temperature of greater than about 50° F. and/or a pH of from about 3 to about 9 a cement slurry comprising a calcium aluminate cement having an aluminum oxide content of greater than about 60 wt. % based on the total weight of the calcium aluminate cement and an acid-gelling polymer wherein the cement slurry has a fluid loss at 10 cc/10 min. to about 600 cc/30 min.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Trissa Joseph, Pankaj Phani Chakraborty, B. Raghava Reddy
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Patent number: D700909Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Webtech Services, LLCInventor: William E. Bowser
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Patent number: D700978Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: J. Sonic Services Inc.Inventor: Thomas Vidal Soler