Patents Assigned to Service
  • Publication number: 20130127614
    Abstract: An approach for providing vehicle accident prevention service is described. A user device in motion is detected. An alert message indicating that the user device is in motion is generated. A determination is made whether to establish a communication session with the user device in response to the generated alert message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc.
    Inventor: Umashankar VELUSAMY
  • Publication number: 20130130945
    Abstract: Invert emulsion drilling fluids that have extended emulsion stability and reduced sag potential can be realized through incorporation of colloidal particles therein. The invert emulsion drilling fluids can be free of organophilic clays. The organophilic clay-free drilling fluids can comprise: an oleaginous fluid continuous phase; an aqueous fluid internal phase; a surfactant; a weighting agent; and a plurality of colloidal particles, the colloidal particles comprising fibrous colloidal particles and at least one other type of colloidal particle; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of colloidal particles interact with the surfactant to form an associative supporting structure that inhibits sag of the weighting agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130131992
    Abstract: A system and method for preprocessing magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) data of brain tissue for pattern-based diagnostics is disclosed. The MRS preprocessing system includes an MRS preprocessing module that executes an operation that normalizes MRS spectrum data, recalibrates and scales the normalized MRS spectrum data, and then renormalizes the scaled MRS spectrum data. The resulting preprocessed MRS data is used to assist in identifying abnormalities in tissues shown in MRS scans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The Government USA as Represented by the Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jon G. Wilkes, Dan A. Buzatu, Pierre Alusta, Bruce Pearce, Ryan M. Kretzer, Inessa Im, Richard D. Beger
  • Publication number: 20130132496
    Abstract: The invention provides a computer-based method for logging a user mobile device onto a server computer system including registering a unique identifier of a user mobile device, receiving a first message from the user mobile device, detecting an Internet Protocol address associated with the user mobile device, receiving the unique identifier corresponding to the Internet Protocol address; and transmitting to the user mobile device a second message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Clear Channel Management Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Evan Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20130129777
    Abstract: Conjugates of ookinete surface protein Pfs25 are provided that are efficacious as vaccines against Plasmodium falciparum, the most severe form of malaria. Conjugates of ookinete surface protein Pvs25 for use as a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax are also provided. Methods for preparing the conjugates, which comprise the ookinete surface protein bound onto itself or onto another protein by a linking group, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Service
    Inventor: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
  • Publication number: 20130128694
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of methods for identifying faults and fractures, and other permeable features, within geologic layers during a drilling operation comprising; recording microseismic data during a drilling operation; recording times and positions of a drill bit in a well bore during the drilling operation; processing microseismic data at a plurality of selected times and locations to image microseismic events and identifying faults and fractures, and other permeable features, from corresponding images of microseismic events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Global Microseismic Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred Lacazette, Peter Anderson Geiser
  • Publication number: 20130127892
    Abstract: An approach for determining a representation of a physical object, the representation indicating at least one of a color, a texture, and a pattern associated with the object, comparing the representation to one or more reference representations on a basis of at least one of the color, the texture, and the pattern, selecting one of the plurality of reference representations based on the comparison; and determining one or more physical items associated with the one reference representation, is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc.
    Inventors: Devin C. Moore, Wade P. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20130126608
    Abstract: A wireless financial transaction instrument, such as a card, has a magnetic stripe, a display, and an on-board power supply, such as a battery, and is usable with a dual capture point of sale terminal. Information is received by such a terminal from the card wirelessly, and also from the magnetic stripe, and the data received contactlessly is preferably used to verify that read from the stripe. The display can display the account number on command, or to display a current balance, or amount of credit remaining, or any combination of these items of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Service Company, Inc.
    Inventor: American Express Travel Related Service Company, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130128693
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of methods for determining the velocity of seismic energy in geologic layers using Seismic Emission Tomography (SET) imaging of drill bit noise, by recording microseismic data during a drilling operation, recording the time and the position of a drill bit in a well bore during the drilling operation, processing the microseismic data using SET software to image microseismic events proximate a known time and position of the drill bit using an estimated velocity model, computing the difference between the known time and position of the drill bit and the time and position of the microseismic event determined from the SET data, varying the estimated velocity model to minimize the difference between the known time and position of the drill bit and the time and time and position of the microseismic event determined from the SET data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Global Microseismic Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Anderson Geiser
  • Publication number: 20130130894
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating nano-catalysts are described. In some embodiments the nano-catalyst is formed from a powder-based substrate material and is some embodiments the nano-catalyst is formed from a solid-based substrate material. In some embodiments the substrate material may include metal, ceramic, or silicon or another metalloid. The nano-catalysts typically have metal nanoparticles disposed adjacent the surface of the substrate material. The methods typically include functionalizing the surface of the substrate material with a chelating agent, such as a chemical having dissociated carboxyl functional groups (—COO), that provides an enhanced affinity for metal ions. The functionalized substrate surface may then be exposed to a chemical solution that contains metal ions. The metal ions are then bound to the substrate material and may then be reduced, such as by a stream of gas that includes hydrogen, to form metal nanoparticles adjacent the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLc
    Inventor: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLc
  • Publication number: 20130129810
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure there are provided iron oxide nanoparticles for use in the treatment of non-infectious inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: Tel Hashomer Medical Research Infrastructure and Services Ltd., RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD.
    Inventors: Jonathan Leor, Tamar Ben-Mordechai, Shimrit Adutler-Lieber, Rimona Margalit, Inbar Elron-Gross, Yifat Glucksam-Galnoy
  • Publication number: 20130126362
    Abstract: A process for electrocoagulation fluid treatment utilizing a tubular member with a plurality of electrocoagulation assemblies disposed therein. The assemblies have first and second conductive plates that are angularly oriented in relation to one another to promote turbulent flow through the tubular member. A non-conductive block is positioned between the plates to stabilize and orient the plates within the tubular member. The conductive plates may be provided with alternating negative and positive charges to combat corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Water Rescue Services Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Water Rescue Services Holdings LLC
  • Publication number: 20130132327
    Abstract: A self configuring knowledge representation system and method is presented which self configures based on the external stimuli in order to answer the query in a way best suited to the user. The domain knowledge representation here is by way of graphs that allows the knowledge to self configure based on the query intent to give “specific” to the query answers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    Inventor: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
  • Publication number: 20130125641
    Abstract: Various micro-sonic density imaging-while-drilling systems and methods are disclosed. In at least some forms, the micro-sonic logging tool is embodied in a drill collar having at least one stabilizer blade. One or more acoustic transmitters are set in a distal face of the stabilizer blade to generate acoustic waves. One or more receivers can also be set in the distal face of the stabilizer blade to detect P-waves and S-waves that have propagated through the formation making up the borehole wall. Processing circuitry measures the velocity or slowness of the acoustic waves and optionally associates the measured values with a spot on the borehole wall as identified. Multiple transmitters can be used if it is desired to obtain compensated measurements. The tool can further include a fluid cell to measure acoustical properties of the borehole fluid, which can be used to convert the formation slowness measurements into density measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland E. Chemali, Moustafa E. Oraby
  • Patent number: 8444312
    Abstract: Methods and systems for integral storage and blending of the materials used in oilfield operations are disclosed. An integrated material blending and storage system is disclosed with a storage unit, a blender located under the storage unit, a liquid additive storage module having a pump to maintain constant pressure at an outlet of the liquid additive storage module and a pre gel blender. Gravity directs a first input from the storage unit, a second input from the liquid additive storage module and a third input from the pre-gel blender to the blender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ed B. Hagan, Leonard R. Case, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
  • Patent number: 8447691
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described a method for processing an ACH transfer in compliance with NACHA regulations. The method comprises receiving a request, through a phone call from a customer, to initiate an ACH transfer, the request including at least an account identifier and a payment amount. The method confirms the ACH transfer using speech recognition software and an interactive voice response unit, wherein the customer's identity, the date of transfer, the account identifier, the payment amount, a contact phone number, and the date of the confirmation, are confirmed by the customer using a verbal response recognized by the speech recognition software. This method also includes, recording, using a recording server, the verbal response of the customer in a sound file, tagging the sound file with at least the field of an account identifier, and storing the sound file for at least two years in a data repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: HSBC Card Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kwong Hin Sang
  • Patent number: 8443878
    Abstract: The dual stripper device of the invention has a hollow body formed for coaxial connection to the wellhead which provides for unobstructed passage of a slick cable, such as a data transmitting cable which transmits data in real time to the well surface. Disposed coaxially within the hollow body is a resilient wiper element with an internal bore formed along its longitudinal axis for passage of the slick cable. A hydraulically actuated piston applies a compressive force to the wiper element so that a pressure seal is formed between the wiper element and the cable when the wiper element is sufficiently compressed by the piston. The seal can be maintained during dynamic movement of the slick cable through the wiper element. A mirror image backup wiper assembly can be actuated in the case of failure of the first wiper assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Hunting Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris McCollin
  • Patent number: 8447693
    Abstract: Methods and systems for routing payment transactions electronically involve interrogating by computer logic each payment transaction received by a payments interface processor to identify a payment destination and a payment source and to determine, according to pre-defined parameters, whether the payment transaction is eligible for processing via an internal payment transaction processor of the financial institution that minimizes processing costs. Eligible payment transactions may be routed, for example, to an internal debit or credit card processor or ACH processor, and ineligible payment transactions may be routed to external card processing networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Citicorp Credit Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean T. Lynch, Dickson Chu
  • Patent number: 8447330
    Abstract: A system and method for wireless location estimation of a mobile node using radio transceivers with polarization diversity have been disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pre-defined fixed reference nodes distributed over a predetermined area adapted to transmit fixed reference signals. The system further includes mobile node transmission module at the mobile node adapted to transmit mobile reference signals with respect the mobile node and plurality of pre-defined fixed reference nodes. The horizontal polarization module and vertical polarization module polarize the transmitted mobile reference signals and the strength of the signals is measured. The derivation module derives the range of the signals. Subsequently, a profile of the derived range with reference to the measured signal strength is created by the system. The system further employs a trilateration algorithm to determine localization of the node using the created profile, thereby providing the location estimation for the mobile node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
    Inventors: Tapas Chakravarty, Chethan Puttanna Konanakera, Prabha Janardan, Mariswamy Girish Chandra, Balamuralidhar Purushothaman
  • Patent number: 8447686
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting data about merchants or service establishments that accept credit cards or charge cards as payment for goods and services, segmenting the merchants into groups, generating risk scores for the merchants based upon each merchants' group and, based upon the risk scores, providing information to a card issuer to take remedial action for merchants that are at higher risk for entering into a debit balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Qingli Wang, David Yu, Salvator Nkunzimana, Jin Wu, Weichiang Hu