Patents Assigned to Service
  • Publication number: 20130086090
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a method of identifying a biometric record of an individual in a database (108), the database comprising at least first and second sets of records, each set comprising at least one record, the method comprising: receiving by a processing device (102) at least first and second input biometric samples of said individual; performing on the records of said first set a first matching process comprising a first filtering operation followed by a second filtering operation, and performing on the records of said second set a second matching process comprising said second filtering operation followed by said first filtering operation, wherein said first filtering operation comprises comparing said first input biometric sample to a first reference biometric sample of each record, and said second filtering operation comprises comparing said second input biometric sample to a second reference biometric sample of each record; and identifying a biometric record of said individual based on res
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventor: Accenture Global Services Limited
  • Publication number: 20130084583
    Abstract: An isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 70% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 4 and an isolated polynucleotide encoding same are disclosed. A polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence capable of specifically hybridizing to the isolated polynucleotide and an isolated antibody comprising an antigen recognition domain which specifically binds the isolated polypeptide are also disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of diagnosing and treating comprising same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicants: Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Yissum Research Development Company of the H, Hadasit Medical Research Services and Developm
  • Publication number: 20130085920
    Abstract: An existing customer of a financial institution may open a new account with their financial institution using an optimized online interface. Initially, the interface presents a standard application for a new account in which an extensive number of fields for personal and financial information must be completed. A link is provided on this long application for use by existing account holders only. Upon selection of the link, an existing account holder is instead presented with a short application in which only the account holder's name, a portion of their social security number, their existing account number, and their account confirmation identifier are required to be entered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventor: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130086126
    Abstract: A system and a method described herein relate to testing SQL query writing skills of at least one participant. The system includes an authentication module that authenticates at least one participant for writing an SQL query. The system also includes an execution module that provide access to the at least one participant to an emulated database through a shared pool of configurable computing resources and execute the SQL query of the at least one participant against the emulated database. Further, a database scaling module is present in the system, to scale the emulated database based on inputs received from the at least one participant to tune performance of the SQL query, and an evaluation module is present in the system, to evaluate performance efficiency of the SQL query against the emulated database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    Inventors: Mohit Nanda, Amol Bhaskar Khanapurkar, Dattatraya Tendulkar, Jayanti Venkata Sai Narayana Murty
  • Publication number: 20130085999
    Abstract: The distributed computing backup and recovery (DCBR) system and method provide backup and recovery for distributed computing models (e.g., NoSQL). The DCBR system extends the protections from server node-level failure and introduces persistence in time so that the evolving data set may be stored and recovered to a past point in time. The DCBR system, instead of performing backup and recovery for an entire dataset, may be configured to apply to a subset of data. Instead of keeping or recovering snapshots of the entire dataset which requires the entire cluster, the DCBR system identifies the particular nodes and/or archive files where the dataset resides so that backup or recovery may be done with a much smaller number of nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: TERESA TUNG, SAMEER FAROOQUI, OWEN E. RICHTER
  • Patent number: 8412641
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assigning mail items to carriers, comprising at least one server containing a mail assignment engine. The mail assignment engine is operative to receive delivery data from the mail processors, determine routes for delivery using the delivery data and a set of business rules, assign the mail items to carriers based on the determined routes, and transmit mail item assignment information to the mail processors. The mail assignment engine may determine the routes using a database including files for active, planned, and closed routes. The mail assignment engine may also use business rules, which may comprise cost consideration, delivery options, and route delay information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Kevin A. Zeisset, Harry W. Aldstadt, Janice Caldwell
  • Patent number: 8412617
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a method comprising: (a) receiving data describing an executed trading order in a market traded security and related trade execution data; (b) calculating components of execution costs associated with execution of the order; and (c) transmitting data sufficient to describe the components of execution costs. Other aspects comprise calculations of (1) cost effect of trade decision factors associated with execution of an order; (2) a decomposition of execution of an executed limit order into components related to algorithm performance and components related to trader-input parameters of the order; (3) components of implementation shortfall associated with execution of an order; (4) components of profit/loss associated with execution of an order; and (5) components of execution outcome associated with execution of an order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Alpha Vision Services, LLC
    Inventors: Henri Waelbroeck, Carla Gomes
  • Patent number: 8413039
    Abstract: A system for conducting inspections and generating reports comprising: a device equipped with a global positioning system, a camera and broadband wireless Internet access and on which is installed a client application that comprises an inspection form; a Web services layer; a server; and a browser for accessing a Web application. A field worker enters data into the inspection form, the client application creates one or more records based on the data entered by the field worker, and the Web services layer transmits the record(s) to the server in real time if Internet access is available. The Web application enables a user to view records in real time and create reports based on the records transmitted to the server. A method for conducting inspections and generating reports utilizing the system described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: IO Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin D. Casey
  • Patent number: 8409850
    Abstract: A microorganism testing device includes a measurement chip having a specimen container; a reaction container for mixing a specimen and a dyeing reagent; a bacteria detection portion irradiated with excitation light; a detection liquid waste container a solution flow path which connects the specimen container, the reaction container and the bacteria detection portion, and ventilation ports which are connected to the specimen container, the reaction container and the detection liquid waste container, through a air flow path and is connected to a chip connecting tube. Bacteria are detected in the bacteria detection portion by switching of the states of the containers between a sealed state and a state open to the atmospheric pressure, by moving the specimen to the reaction container to mix and stir the specimen and the dyeing reagent, and by moving of the liquid mixture to the detection liquid waste container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hitachi Engineering & Services Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kei Takenaka, Yasuhiko Sasaki, Ryo Miyake
  • Patent number: 8410063
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating kidney and muscle dysfunction that involves use of therapeutic amounts of N-acetyl mannosamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Marjan Huizing, William A. Gahl, Irini Manoli, Enriko Klootwijk
  • Patent number: 8412631
    Abstract: A comprehensive platform for processing financial transactions is disclosed. The platform is a cloud based and comprises an application programming interface so that application developers can take advantage of the services provided by the framework. The platform replaces many of the expensive, outdated or inefficient aspects of traditional payment processing methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Crofts, Jeff W. Fromm
  • Patent number: 8408271
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for removing pressure adhesive indicia, such as labels or stamps, from their backing and affixing the same to a target substrate is provided. The automated process affixes stamps, for example, to the target substrate with both speed and precision of placement. Desired stamps can be selectively removed from a backing, for example, can be placed on variable locations upon the target substrate, and can be affixed in the desired orientation with precise spacing between stamps. The precision of affixation afforded by this system is commensurate with philatelic standards and is suitable for all pressure adhesive indicia where rapid and precise placement is desired for aesthetic or other reasons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Khalid X. Hussain, David C. Faulkner
  • Patent number: 8412534
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manifesting mailpieces. processing mailpieces from a mail system, and certifying a mail system are provided. A mailpiece is received at a manifest mailing system and mailing information from the mailpiece is obtained. A manifest of the mailpiece is created and the mailpiece is then delivered using the manifest. Based on a certification of the mail system. an accuracy of a portion of the manifest may be selectively determined. Based on the accuracy of the portion of the manifest. the mailpieces are then conditionally delivered using the manifest. To determine a certification. test information may be provided to a mail system. A manifest generated by the mail system is then received. The accuracy of the manifest based on the test information is determine and a certification level is then assigned to the mail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Thomas M. Amonette, John J. Sadler, John F. Gullo
  • Patent number: 8410092
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition that includes a combination of about 2-5 milligrams of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and from about 2-30 milligrams of an opioid analgesic in a single pharmaceutical dosage unit that can provide effective chronic pain management with the added benefit of reduced side effects such as withdrawal and gastrointestinal disorders. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may be piroxicam and the opioid analgesic may be buprenorphine. The present invention also provides for a method of managing pain in a patient that includes administering the pharmaceutical composition previously described. The pharmaceutical composition previously described may be administered in a single or multiple dosage regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Pharmacy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alton Samuel Kelley, II, James Gregory Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8412620
    Abstract: At least one exemplary aspect comprises a method comprising: (a) receiving electronic data describing a trading order; (b) receiving data describing a selection of one or more first trading algorithms from available stored algorithms for execution of the trading order; (c) commencing execution of the trading order via the one or more first trading algorithms; (d) evaluating quality of execution, during the execution, of the trading order via the one or more first trading algorithms; (e) comparing the evaluated quality of execution to a prediction of future performance of execution of the trading order by the one or more first trading algorithms; and (f) if the evaluated quality of execution compares unfavorably to the prediction of future performance, switching the execution of the trading order to one or more second trading algorithms. Other exemplary aspects comprise related computer systems and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Alpha Vision Services, LLC
    Inventors: Henri Waelbroeck, Fred J. Federspiel, Stephen Marchini
  • Patent number: 8412681
    Abstract: Content archival and retrieval, in which connections with multiple, different enterprise applications operated by an organization are established. In addition, a connection with a central archival system is established and content to archive is received from the multiple, different enterprise applications. The central archival system is controlled to archive, in a central location, the content received from the multiple, different enterprise applications such that content from a first type of enterprise application is archived in the central location together with content from a second type of enterprise application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Shrikrishna Adhiraju, Sudhakar Kanakaraj, Sachin Yambal
  • Patent number: 8412489
    Abstract: A system including an environmental sensor that can travel with a product within a carrier's logistics network. The environmental sensor being configured to sense an environmental condition capable of affecting the product to generate product environment data. The system includes a scanner configured to read product environment data from the environmental sensor. The system also includes a hub control unit configured to communicate with the scanner and receive the product environment data from the scanner and determines whether the product environment data transcends a limit of exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate a transporting instruction to redirect transport of the product to an alternate destination different from its original destination if the hub control unit determines that the product environment data indicates the environmental condition of the product has transcended the limit of exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Nagesh Kadaba
  • Patent number: 8412401
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of off-board tools (OBTS) may be used in vehicle inspection maintenance programs are provided. The OBT may include a processor, vehicle communication circuitry for linking to a vehicle diagnostic system, host interface circuitry for communicating with a host computer, and voltage determination circuitry for measuring a voltage through the vehicle diagnostic system. The OBT may include logic for storing a communications protocol used to link with a vehicle diagnostic system that is preferably used for re-establishing dropped communications links. In addition, the OBT may contain logic for testing at least one component of a starting and/or charging system of a vehicle. Still other embodiments may include logic for sending unsolicited messages to a host computer. Additional embodiments may include logic for determining the minimum number of messages that must be received by an OBT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Service Solutions U.S. LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bertosa, Robert A. Roberts, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
  • Patent number: 8412165
    Abstract: A user may access a website via a mobile channel using a mobile device. As the user is logged into the website, the user may call or otherwise contact a representative via another communications channel with the mobile device or another user device, such as a phone or a user computing device or another mobile device. An emulator engine may determine the type of mobile device that the user is using to access the website via the mobile channel. An emulator for the mobile device that has been determined may be retrieved from an emulator library and provided to the representative computing device. The representative may view the same user interface on the representative computing device that the user sees on the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Bradly J. Billman
  • Patent number: 8410037
    Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one silicone compound with at least one quaternary ammonium group in its molecule. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions. It has surprisingly been found out that a composition comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one silicone compound with at least one quaternary ammonium group in its molecule gives hair shine, volume and body and hair treated with such a composition looks attractive and has its natural excellent shine, volume and body, elasticity, smoothness and it is easily manageable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Molenda, Ilka Tietjen